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Animal Crossing Newbie- what do I need to know?

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Taddda · 27/04/2020 15:41

Ok just bought this for 'the kids' Wink, what do I need to know, never played before.....
Any starters tips??
Many thanks

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ShimmeringIce · 08/01/2021 18:03

Thanks Ave! Now she’s terrified of wasps 🤦🏻‍♀️

AveEldon · 05/01/2021 21:48

@ShimmeringIce it will have been a centipide
If you ignore them they disappear otherwise you can catch it with a net
It will not attack or harm you

gamewith.net/animal-crossing-new-horizons/article/show/16982

ShimmeringIce · 05/01/2021 10:17

You all sound like experts.... DD’s been playing since Xmas, but now she’s scared to hit rocks because a red snake came out...? I didn’t see it and google isn’t helping. Anyone know what she’s found and how to deal with it?

Heartlantern2 · 03/01/2021 19:33

Hugely disappointed! I wanted to start playing on the back of this thread but I can’t have my own island, I need to share my daughters!!

That’s a bit rubbish!

whatonearthmother · 11/06/2020 07:50

Finally managed to wish on some stars and made my first wand!!

andadietcoke · 07/06/2020 22:35

That would be amazing AshTyler - have just messaged you!

ashtyler · 07/06/2020 17:18

We have a little WhatsApp group, DM me to be added Grin

andadietcoke · 07/06/2020 10:46

Just went to talk to Isabelle and up to 3 stars with no bridges or inclines and KK Slider is coming, so it can't be a tick box exercise for stars.

andadietcoke · 07/06/2020 09:59

Boo. I'm 2* now so better start saving. Will buy some more turnips and hope for a good price to fund them!

I've promised the DTs I'll show them how to play later. I'm terrified they'll destroy my island 😂

Playdoughbum · 07/06/2020 08:55

Bridges and inclines are expensive but you need a certain number to get your 3 star rating. That creepy little wobbly guy is horrible though.

andadietcoke · 07/06/2020 08:40

I'm finally at a point where I feel like I'm getting somewhere! Remembered to buy turnips this morning, now just need Leif to turn up to take all the bloody weeds off my hands. Flowers feel like they're everywhere and I have apple and coconut trees as well as the peaches. The island is full. I've built a playground.

What next? Fences? More flowers? Bridges and inclines are really bloody expensive!

Cherryghost · 05/06/2020 18:59

A tip (that probably everyone knows) I've only just discovered after playing 2 months every day Shock
You don't have to use your shovel to fill in holes. You press Y and you kick the mud over to fill the hole.
This saves your shovel breaking so quick and digging multiple holes by mistake after digging in wrong place!
Tell me I'm not the only one who just found this out?

Also don't recommend putting more than £10,000 bells in a hole. Let's just say I was stupid and lost a lot of bells Smile

bearlyactive · 05/06/2020 14:16

I thought the bug lady was the bug guy???

I stockpile for CJ and Flick as well, or at least until I run out of space because they NEVER BLOODY COME!!!!

guiltynetter · 05/06/2020 12:36

Last night I caught a whale shark, an arapaima, an arowana and a great white shark all in one session of game (over around 1.5 hours) I've never been so lucky ever! felt I had to share it because my husband doesn't care at all Grin you know your life is a bit boring at the moment when you get excited about virtual fish haha.

ElfCakes · 04/06/2020 16:58

Hi all, thanks for the thread! You've got some great tips on here. I've been playing a couple of weeks but only just signed up for online play. Anyone around to share dojo codes? Do people just visit or is there an expectation of specific trades?

namechangedforthis123456 · 04/06/2020 16:42

Hello. I have just started the game and read somewhere down thread that there is a what's app group? Can I join please?

whatonearthmother · 03/06/2020 20:40

CJ gives you a fishing challenge I think he comes once a week?

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Taddda · 03/06/2020 19:45

Congrats on the Shark!! I've not spotted any yet...still loads of Mack-er-els and bass!!

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Taddda · 03/06/2020 19:44

@whatonearthmother

I caught my first shark!!! Have decided to stockpile my fish and bugs for CJ and the bug lady!!
I've met the bug lady, but who's CJ?? Does he pay more for the fish?
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whatonearthmother · 03/06/2020 18:23

I caught my first shark!!! Have decided to stockpile my fish and bugs for CJ and the bug lady!!

TheHighestSardine · 02/06/2020 14:23

@Bandol Check to see if it's localised to your kid's first language - it supports these (you change the whole Switch to the language):

English
French
German
Spanish
Italian
Dutch
Portuguese
Russian
Japanese
Traditional Chinese
Simplified Chinese
Korean
Bandol · 01/06/2020 21:06

bearlyactive thank you for the helpful link. It does look pretty wordy so I think we'll wait until Christmas or the next birthday for it (or whatever the next big thing is).

I'll continue my search for a suitable game!

whatonearthmother · 01/06/2020 19:55

Isabelle is talking about weddings tonight!

bearlyactive · 01/06/2020 10:36

Bandol Hopefully will help introduce you to the concept of Animal Crossing!

bearlyactive · 01/06/2020 10:33

@Bandol

Haven't RTFT...

Experts, please help me - I'm a complete Animal Crossing newbie.

DD is getting a Switch lite for her 6th birthday and I'm looking for some games for her. I think she might like Animal Crossing with the concept of building a little island (?) - but I know nothing about it.

Is it playable for a 6 year old who can't read? (We're not in UK with a different school system where she will start learning in September.)

And if I do get her the game, is there anything I need to bear in mind like master lead players on the game? I can get hold of a physical version of the game here, so I don't need to get a download code.

DS has just had a regular Switch for his 9th birthday, but not sure if he'll be interested. I could possibly be interested in playing.... Wink

Thank you Flowers

It is pretty wordy so maybe not the best, unless of course you're able to read all the dialogue aloud to her. And you don't need anything other than a Switch AFAIK Smile