amazonevan19
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I checked this out a couple weeks ago and I'll probably visit it again sometime soon!
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Aokigahara Suicide Prevention Town
- Thread starter missxmadden
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So I just checked this town out and I am stunned with how much work has been put into it with all of the deep meanings in just the houses and all of the designs. My two favorite houses were Kyabin and Akumu. Kyabin's house really represented how brave people are to camp out in this forest while dealing with depression. I also really liked the morgue in Byoin's house, that was my favorite room of all. What room really spoke to me was in Akumu's house which was the second floor of the house. In this room there are lots of tables with villager pictures on them and in the middle, a box of tissues which resembled fear of getting too close to someone. As someone who struggles from depression on a daily basis, I myself could relate to all of Akumu's house, especially this particular room and the room dedicated to the fear of losing someone. I took many photos throughout the dream. I can easily say that this town is one of the best that I've visited via the dream suite with its beautiful stormy atmosphere whilst at the same time raising suicide awareness with the blue flowers and the sign located in the plaza and train station. I think that everybody should visit this town because of all of the meaningful deep meanings awaiting. Beautiful town. <3
peachesand
Senior Member
Sounds amazing! I will have to check it out once I get a dream suite. 
missxmadden
Member
"And remember that bad times...are just times that are bad." - Katrina
In memory of Robin Williams, I am bumping this post up.
In memory of Robin Williams, I am bumping this post up.
missxmadden
Member
Hey guys. So i did get the N2DS, but I can't hack until I get Cubic Ninja and I can't get it until next month. But I did do a lot with the town. I updated Kyabin's house to be the relax room, where it's filled with common things that people do to help with coping - like a gym, a library and a music room. I've moved the gaming room from Akumu's basement and brought it over to Kyabin's house and replaced it with a fear of financies room. I do it plan on hacking in the near future when I have the money for Cubic Ninja. Keep an eye out for more updates!
What. So depressing!
missxmadden
Member
***MAJOR UPDATE***
I was FINALLY able to hack and I did so much with the town. The QR picnic blanket is now the actual PWP. I moved the campsite to the bottom of the map, along with a proper camping PWP. I changed all the basic PWP to the zen ones. I even did a lot of landscaping. Hacking does SOOO much more than what I expected.
I don't have CFW just yet, but I am going to eventually and when I do, I'll start streaming the town. Thank you guys for all the love and support of Aoki(ga)hara and continue to visit. And remember "that bad times...are just times that are bad." -Katrina
I was FINALLY able to hack and I did so much with the town. The QR picnic blanket is now the actual PWP. I moved the campsite to the bottom of the map, along with a proper camping PWP. I changed all the basic PWP to the zen ones. I even did a lot of landscaping. Hacking does SOOO much more than what I expected.
I don't have CFW just yet, but I am going to eventually and when I do, I'll start streaming the town. Thank you guys for all the love and support of Aoki(ga)hara and continue to visit. And remember "that bad times...are just times that are bad." -Katrina
LillyofVadness
Senior Member
I've been meaning to visit this town for a while and give it a review. As someone who has struggled with suicidal thoughts before, I'm really hoping that it's good!
LillyofVadness
Senior Member
Waking up to the sound of rain at night instantly set the mood for this dream town - good job. (I'm assuming it was done on purpose). The message in front of the town tree is very important, something everyone who's struggling with this needs to here. Placing right next to where you wake up means it can't be ignored either. I like that. (Had to push Diana out of the way to read it, however.)
I spent some time wandering around the area with all the houses and buildings, although didn't see much there that meant anything significant. (If I missed something I apologize.) I didn't spend any time talking to villagers unless I came across them wandering around, so. I don't think they were picked for any other reason that they're popular? Possibly people's favourites in general? Not sure if I'm not putting the puzzle together right.
I like seeing the blue theme in the flowers, bushes and paths. It's a colour that both symbolizes sadness, which people who experience suicidal thoughts will be feeling, but also calmness and tranquillity, which I feel when exploring this town. Calm is something a lot of people going through a hard time need. Blue is the perfect colour choice for this town.
I came across Supa's house while wandering first. The spa fits in with the calmness again, but I don't see it representing treatment very well. I wish depression was treated like this, but all I know is tossing pills down your throat. A very different experience. The second floor is very well done, however. It looks exactly how your life feels when you are suffering from this illness. The basement is very bright and colourful, good job with the fruits - eating fruit can help with both physical and mental health so good choice.
Kyabin's house was close so I went there next. It's a very comforting house, similar to how I did my own mayor's house since I love the style and the cabin set. I know this is meant to be a cabin in the Suicide Forest but it still feels very homely and nice. The back room is meant to be a library clearly, and the right room is a music recording studio. I'm not sure what the left room or upstairs is meant to be. Not sure why they're there either? They seem a little out of place to me, but again, I could be missing something. Downstairs is sad. This is clearly meant to be bodies hanging from trees, given the clothes stood in front of nooses. A little shaky once you understand they represent actual bodies, actual people, but given its ACNL it's not scary or anything.
Wandered some more after that. Noticed little things that seemed odd but upsetting once you know what they mean - like the shoes scattered about in the trees and lined up on the cliff edge. The four scarecrows on their own are almost creepy. Went down to the beach but I didn't see anything. Approaching Akumu's house made me know there was going to be something dark coming up as the blue roses began to mix with black until they were all black roses. Just behind the house is an obvious graveyard too.
Going into the house at first was a little strange. 16 dolls dressed in black around a table with axes and candles, although the general atmosphere of this first room is bright and kiddle tables are used. A little strange, unsure of how the contrast makes me feel. Again, unsure of what the left, right and back rooms and the basement are meant to represent. Going upstairs struck me. Loads of villager pictures and several clocks, all with a single box of tissues. Perhaps meant to represent all the people who have lost their lives (pictures) and in contrast, all the people who care? (tissues) If so, this is clever, and suicide awareness does need to be raised, I agree. A touching room if I'm right.
Hit the mayor's house last, and this is the one that got to me. I have a huge phobia of hospitals and as soon as I saw the front room I knew what was coming and how much I wouldn't like it. Honestly, the hospital is the hardest part of having these issues. Before being diagnosed, it's all up in the air whether you actually have issues or something's just wrong with you in general. And it can be so hard when it takes time for the truth to come out. Being told by a professional doctor that you are faking your issues for attention is not an easy thing to hear, especially if you have anxiety - because you'll believe it and think you're a horrid person. I'm glad this was the house I came to last because it had the biggest impact on me of all of them and really reminded me how difficult it can be to cope with these issues. The basement was a true graveyard, and it made me glad that I'm still here - thinking that I could be buried and having my family visit me there, like that, is heartbreaking.
Overall, a very well done town. With an issue like this, it would be easy to mess it up entirely and give off completely the wrong message but you didn't. There are some bits that are confusing, such as some house rooms, but nothing that I feel gives the wrong impression or sends the wrong message. I encourage anyone who's struggling with issues or know someone who is to visit this town and to have a wander and a think. It's very relaxing to be in, and a very nice town overall. Good job.
I spent some time wandering around the area with all the houses and buildings, although didn't see much there that meant anything significant. (If I missed something I apologize.) I didn't spend any time talking to villagers unless I came across them wandering around, so. I don't think they were picked for any other reason that they're popular? Possibly people's favourites in general? Not sure if I'm not putting the puzzle together right.
I like seeing the blue theme in the flowers, bushes and paths. It's a colour that both symbolizes sadness, which people who experience suicidal thoughts will be feeling, but also calmness and tranquillity, which I feel when exploring this town. Calm is something a lot of people going through a hard time need. Blue is the perfect colour choice for this town.
I came across Supa's house while wandering first. The spa fits in with the calmness again, but I don't see it representing treatment very well. I wish depression was treated like this, but all I know is tossing pills down your throat. A very different experience. The second floor is very well done, however. It looks exactly how your life feels when you are suffering from this illness. The basement is very bright and colourful, good job with the fruits - eating fruit can help with both physical and mental health so good choice.
Kyabin's house was close so I went there next. It's a very comforting house, similar to how I did my own mayor's house since I love the style and the cabin set. I know this is meant to be a cabin in the Suicide Forest but it still feels very homely and nice. The back room is meant to be a library clearly, and the right room is a music recording studio. I'm not sure what the left room or upstairs is meant to be. Not sure why they're there either? They seem a little out of place to me, but again, I could be missing something. Downstairs is sad. This is clearly meant to be bodies hanging from trees, given the clothes stood in front of nooses. A little shaky once you understand they represent actual bodies, actual people, but given its ACNL it's not scary or anything.
Wandered some more after that. Noticed little things that seemed odd but upsetting once you know what they mean - like the shoes scattered about in the trees and lined up on the cliff edge. The four scarecrows on their own are almost creepy. Went down to the beach but I didn't see anything. Approaching Akumu's house made me know there was going to be something dark coming up as the blue roses began to mix with black until they were all black roses. Just behind the house is an obvious graveyard too.
Going into the house at first was a little strange. 16 dolls dressed in black around a table with axes and candles, although the general atmosphere of this first room is bright and kiddle tables are used. A little strange, unsure of how the contrast makes me feel. Again, unsure of what the left, right and back rooms and the basement are meant to represent. Going upstairs struck me. Loads of villager pictures and several clocks, all with a single box of tissues. Perhaps meant to represent all the people who have lost their lives (pictures) and in contrast, all the people who care? (tissues) If so, this is clever, and suicide awareness does need to be raised, I agree. A touching room if I'm right.
Hit the mayor's house last, and this is the one that got to me. I have a huge phobia of hospitals and as soon as I saw the front room I knew what was coming and how much I wouldn't like it. Honestly, the hospital is the hardest part of having these issues. Before being diagnosed, it's all up in the air whether you actually have issues or something's just wrong with you in general. And it can be so hard when it takes time for the truth to come out. Being told by a professional doctor that you are faking your issues for attention is not an easy thing to hear, especially if you have anxiety - because you'll believe it and think you're a horrid person. I'm glad this was the house I came to last because it had the biggest impact on me of all of them and really reminded me how difficult it can be to cope with these issues. The basement was a true graveyard, and it made me glad that I'm still here - thinking that I could be buried and having my family visit me there, like that, is heartbreaking.
Overall, a very well done town. With an issue like this, it would be easy to mess it up entirely and give off completely the wrong message but you didn't. There are some bits that are confusing, such as some house rooms, but nothing that I feel gives the wrong impression or sends the wrong message. I encourage anyone who's struggling with issues or know someone who is to visit this town and to have a wander and a think. It's very relaxing to be in, and a very nice town overall. Good job.
KaydeeKrunk
The Late Great Turt
I'm going to have to come check it out, I love this idea so I can't wait to see it!
Finished checking it out. It was really awesome overall. I could definitely see all the time that went into it and it really helped having the explanations to understand all the details. The landscaping is beautiful.
I love the aspect of giving people the national hotline and urging people to reach out for help. However, while I know with good intent, I don't really like that it pushes your parents/your parents giving you life/siblings etc. Even if not intentional, the message is a very typical guilt trip ridden message which many suicidal people have already been through. The message can fail to really understand being on the verge of suicide for many which can be harmful. Especially for someone in an abusive situation with family and parents or having been in, the message can be triggering or turn that person away from seeking help. I would personally try to change it and stick to something more broad like you might find from national suicide hotline itself. Something like "Every struggle is different. You are not alone. Please reach out.." etc.
I love the aspect of giving people the national hotline and urging people to reach out for help. However, while I know with good intent, I don't really like that it pushes your parents/your parents giving you life/siblings etc. Even if not intentional, the message is a very typical guilt trip ridden message which many suicidal people have already been through. The message can fail to really understand being on the verge of suicide for many which can be harmful. Especially for someone in an abusive situation with family and parents or having been in, the message can be triggering or turn that person away from seeking help. I would personally try to change it and stick to something more broad like you might find from national suicide hotline itself. Something like "Every struggle is different. You are not alone. Please reach out.." etc.
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missxmadden
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missxmadden
Member
I?ve updated the houses a little. I?ve recently noticed that the walls of the houses were kind of bare - so I added things here and there to the rooms so that their more fuller. Check it out!
