Greetings! :)

[Fayde]

A big hello to everyone here on the forum!

I'll probably keep this short as I'm not too great with self-introductions. I'm a twenty-something girl from Malaysia who surprisingly, has never played Animal Crossing before and am currently waiting for my very first copy of Animal Crossing: New Leaf to arrive in the post.

Before I start heading off to explore this forum, just curious if there are any advice you guys would offer for a complete newbie in this game?

Oh and feel free to add me as a friend too! It would definitely be great to meet some new "faces" and chat to every now and then.

 

[Sarauh]

Hi! Welcome to the forums. Animal Crossing is very addicting (-:
If you ever need help whenever you get the game, just ask. I've played all the animal crossings.

 

[zevran]

Welcome! (also new) I think you will really enjoy Animal Crossing c:

Advice - I would say to remember to talk to Sable every day in the clothing shop as you get the QR code scanner from befriending her, which allows you to scan dresses/patterns/shirts other people have made into your game for you to use.

 

[HelloAnna]

Welcome Fayde!
Adding onto zevran's advice: If you ever want to make "paths" on a separate character be sure to talk to Sable on that character! Treat others town's how you want yours to be treated! cx​

 

[oath2order]

Welcome to the forums! Please be sure to read the FAQ!

 

[ben_nyc]

Fayde, very wise to consult us New Leaf experts for advice as other less desirable sites will demand payment & possibly lead you down a path no Mayor will recover from. Okay, just kidding! Mhuahahaha! =)

Alright, where to begin?

1. Google 'New Leaf Face Guide' & prep your answers so there'll be NO surprises whenever you look at your character.

2. Selecting a Town Layout- a cumbersome exercise, like trying to stop hiccups. Review some of the comments HERE on what members find necessary in map design.

3. Town Name- this is limited to 8 characters, including spaces.

4. Dream Villager Collector? There are varying guides about, but I think Elaine's Thread is well written & quite active too. Since these methods usually involve Time-travelling, acquire your Dreamies first as hybrid care & Perfect Town status will be difficult to maintain while phasing in & out of time.

Feyde, IMO, those are the most relevant aspects to consider since New Leaf isn't in your possession yet. My sig has a primitive guide for new Mayors if you'll like additional elements of Town management... I should actually update that, haha.

Wells, good luck, Fayde! ^o^

 

[Fayde]

Thanks guys for all your advises, especially ben_nyc for your awesomely detailed guides!

I've already thought of a name for my town and can't wait for that time when I enter it into my 3DS. Meanwhile, I'm going to be reading as many guides as I can since I wouldn't want to be a mayor who seems hopelessly lost on her first day.

 

[Princess Bubblegum]

Welcome to the forums, you are going to have a lot of fun with Animal Crossing it is a super game! :3

 

[Chris]

Welcome to the forums, Fayde! I hope you enjoy the game once it arrives.