Simple answer, move in a second villager as your "Path Mule". Save all the designs to them, use them to lay paths, and you can then use your main character freely to use other designs.
Same! Met tonnes of lovely people (and one asshat) who have walked away with many lamps, and given me many things in return. It's been a great experience so far, but entirely exhausting.
My most prized possession from the whole thing is the 7-11 ATM. It's the most convenient thing ever, as...
So far only checked out the restaurant. Seems normal enough... I continue to explore...
- - - Post Merge - - -
Erp, and then I saw the basement. Ok....... this place is messed up.