Animal Crossing New Horizons

I'm at school so I'm going to risk waiting until after 12pm as they've been low all week so hoping for a peak!

I'll let you know how much they are later!

Fishing tip - turn the volume up and listen for the big ‘splash’ to know when to press the button to reel it in.

Look for big fish shadows in the river mouth and on the pier for high-value fish. Also check the high ponds and rivers for species you don’t have yet.

If you dig two holes behind you when hitting a rock and position yourself between them, it stops you from being pushed back and you can hit each rock 8 times for maximum items.

@Gotmyprincecharming When you hit or shake something (trees, rocks), you can do it multiple times to get multiple items. Not going to admit how long it took me to realise that...

@Gotmyprincecharming Hope you are picking it up. Tools are important. Shake trees to get twigs and pick up stones you see. (Occasionally tree shaking will get you a green leaf that is a useful item.) Once you can make a flimsy stone axe you can hit rocks which will give you clay, stone and iron. Hit trees to get wood. Buy medicine though because sometimes wasps come out of the tree and sting you. If you get stung twice you faint and end up back at your tent/house. Fishing is tricky at first. I face the fish that seems to land the cast in the right direction. The fish seem to freeze for a moment then you know they will nibbble or bite. Watch carefully and when they bite hold A down and reel fish in. Watch out for balloons with presents flying around. With a catapult pop the balloon and grab the gift!
Post again with any questions and an update of where you are at. I will be on today and will happily come visit and bring you some bits. I posted my friend code so please add me. I have been playing since 12/1 so not hugely experienced but certainly happy to help!

Oh yeah, I've got some in awkward places too, and not laid out straight. Might have to move some.

Can I visit someone to sell turnips? Any price over 100 is good as I'm either on another downward streak or I'm on a high spike but I won't see it as the shop will be shut tomorrow for remodelling.

Snap @Natsku

I started path laying last night, but it made me realise that so many buildings are in an awkward place.

KK did his concert so I got the island designer app today, so excited to be able to make roads!

Hey accidentalparadox, I can second Magissa - your island is beautiful and you are very generous

You've given me much to aspire to!

Nothing special happening but happy to have visitors who want to pick fruit or pick up recipes on the beach. I'll PM a dodo code if you want to come.

DS got this for his bday a few days ago so I've decided to give it a go as I'm kinda bedbound these days and very bored! Started it but have no idea what I'm at!! Made a fishing rod.. No idea how to use it! I knew I'd find a post on mumsnet about it any tips?!!

I promised a couple of people I’d visit and water their flowers but I’m always missing them online I think - sorry! I’ll keep trying.

I don't know who to tag for this but I visited ELYSIUM island tonight and it was truly lovely. So many flowers everywhere. Thank you for the oranges as well as the pick of your beach bits and pieces. Other than mystery islands yours was the first island I have visited and it has given me so much to look forward to for my island! Thank you for your hospitality!

@EntropyBanana Thank you so much for the fruit and flowers! Sorry I was slow typing didn't realise you could do it on your phone so was struggling.

Does anyone else send letters to their residents to vent and tell them about their day or is it just me 😂

I pretend to ‘swim away’ then loop around to try and catch them out.. I may be too invested in this game 😂

I swear they're getting wise to me and avoiding the corners

Yes they are! I try and corner them against the boundary, doesn’t work every time but I think it helps

Just spent ages chasing a damn venus flower basket all over the sea. They are so fast!

@Magissa thank you for having me!

@Magissa

My dodo code is FNV8Q

What do you need?

[quote Magissa]@EntropyBanana sorry didn't tag you dodo code FNV8Q [/quote]
On my way in 10 mins!

[quote Magissa]@gooseygander88 My DH thought I would like it back in the summer and I said no! Wish i had got it then because the last two weeks I have felt so less stressed over covid. I'm in a safe little world where bad things don't happen. It's lovely.[/quote]
My son kept saying I would love it and I said it just seems pointless!
Now I know that it is pointless but fabulous!! Something so nice about playing with little animal folk making things look nice and catching fish you can't eat.
Get it. I have had so many playing hours for my money.

@EntropyBanana sorry didn't tag you dodo code FNV8Q

@gooseygander88 My DH thought I would like it back in the summer and I said no! Wish i had got it then because the last two weeks I have felt so less stressed over covid. I'm in a safe little world where bad things don't happen. It's lovely.

I'm so glad I've found this thread! Got the game on order after hearing good reviews! :) why am I so excited for this lol