A day spent island hopping and I'm crushed

[RenaiRider]

After 165 NMTs spent, and a huge amount of Nook Miles that I've been saving up legitimately for weeks to search for five dreamies on my list, I've given up and am leaving the plot up to fate.

The RNG is completely borked, as I saw repeat villagers at least 54 times. How does it make sense to keep seeing the same villagers - even the same villager 3+ times in one day?! Is Wilbur blind as well as unable to fly?
The repeat villagers don't even recognize you when you speak to them again. 1/3 of my trips were pointless and I only saw ONE cat/wolf/rabbit when those species lists are huge (yet I saw two of each cow!).

Trying to play the game legit can really suck. Along with the plot/void bugs and feeling pressured to bulk island hop in one day, the most important parts of the game are very frustrating rn.

I refuse to believe this is up to legit RNG, the villagers have to be in different pools of rarity, either by default or dependent on day or some other arbitrary variable. Either way, the mechanic of seeing the same villager in one day is pointless. It really wrecks the immersion and devalues NMTs which take so LONG to collect in bulk.

Edit: List of repeat Villagers

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Villager	Species	Number Encounters
Olaf	Anteater	2
Teddy	Bear	2
Jacob	Bird	2
T-bone	Bull	2
Ken	Chicken	2
Becky	Chicken	3
Norma	Cow	2
Naomi	Cow	3
Patty	Cow	2
Tipper	Cow	2
Judy	Cub	2
Bluebear	Cub	2
Barold	Cub	3
Bam	Deer	2
Gloria	Duck	2
Molly	Duck	2
Cyd	Elephant	2
Croque	Frog	3
Gruff	Goat	2
Chevre	Goat	3
Boyd	Gorilla	2
Hamlet	Hamster	2
Bertha	Hippo	2
Clyde	Horse	2
Astrid	Kangaroo	2
Mathilda	Kangaroo	3
Rooney	Kangaroo	2
Lyman	Koala	3
Bud	Lion	2
Lionel	Lion	3
Tammi	Monkey	2
Octavian	Octopus	3
Zucker	Octopus	2
Sprocket	Ostrich	2
Boomer	Penguin	2
Cobb	Pig	2
Hornsby	Rhino	2
Curlos	Sheep	2
Nibbles	Squirrel	2
Tybalt	Tiger	2
Leonardo	Tiger	2

 

[Aleigh]

I'm sorry. I can see how that would suck. Which villagers are you looking for?

 

[thelonewanderer]

After 165 NMTs spent, and a huge amount of Nook Miles that I've been saving up legitimately for weeks to search for five dreamies on my list, I've given up and am leaving the plot up to fate.

The RNG is completely borked, as I saw repeat villagers at least 54 times. How does it make sense to keep seeing the same villagers - even the same villager 3+ times in one day?! Is Wilbur blind as well as unable to fly?
The repeat villagers don't even recognize you when you speak to them again. 1/3 of my trips were pointless and I only saw ONE cat/wolf/rabbit when those species lists are huge (yet I saw two of each cow!).

Trying to play the game legit can really suck. Along with the plot/void bugs and feeling pressured to bulk island hop in one day, the most important parts of the game are very frustrating rn.

I refuse to believe this is up to legit RNG, the villagers have to be in different pools of rarity, either by default or dependent on day or some other arbitrary variable. Either way, the mechanic of seeing the same villager in one day is pointless. It really wrecks the immersion and devalues NMTs which take so LONG to collect in bulk.

Without a doubt, it doesn't seem like RNG to me but rather a pattern. I saw Bubble twice in a row for example. I have yet to see a cat though I only been to 32 islands.

 

[Calysis]

I'm in the same boat you are. At least 200 mystery islands that I've done and over 100 mystery island trips that my bf has done on a hunt for Raymond and we have seen way too many duplicate villagers. A couple even back-to-back! I do believe that there is some pattern that determines who you see (not just RNG). I wish I knew what it was because it's a huge waste of time.

 

[Maiana]

Without a doubt, it doesn't seem like RNG to me but rather a pattern.

I'm sure it's a pattern as well. I've been keeping track of who I've been moving out (and in) sometimes the villagers shift depending on who I move out. Sometimes it's the same villagers that I saw on my last hunts. The problem is, I have no idea what kind of pattern it is lol

 

[thelonewanderer]

I'm sure it's a pattern as well. I've been keeping track of who I've been moving out (and in) sometimes the villagers shift depending on who I move out. Sometimes it's the same villagers that I saw on my last hunts. The problem is, I have no idea what kind of pattern it is lol

I don't think anyone know with how many patch Nintendo has done so far, we are on our 5th patch right? Could Nintendo be saying you have to many NMT so we are going to nerf your chances to combat people who buy from Ebay? That my theory anyway.

Then again I'm curious to who OP encounter and who is their dreamy?

 

[Artinus]

Man that really sucks... I did some island hopping when I had space and I agree that it can't be RNG, I was seeing cows, birds and hippos, some of which was the same in a row... I am sorry to hear you didn't get a dreamie, even after so many NMT D:

 

[Chachamaru]

I know everyone's tight on money, myself included, trust me, I was unemployed even before the pandemic, but amiibos were very worth investing in for this game to me considering they never leave unless you tell them too.

It has saved me so much time trying to acquire "dreamies" it's not even funny. I do NOT have the patience for that island bs. I did reset 3 days for dom as a starter, and even that had me grinding my teeth. I got raymond by chance, and he wasn't even someone I wanted. then today, in my campsite, stitches. Now he moved in in place of chester. It really is dumb luck.

I understand if it's a new villager the amiibo cards aren't out yet, so raymond or audie or someone is much harder to achieve, but I do think the amiibos will be released sooner or later. Or you can save all those nook miles you wasted and just trade for whoever you're looking for eventually.

 

[Maiana]

I don't think anyone know with how many patch Nintendo has done so far, we are on our 5th patch right? Could Nintendo be saying you have to many NMT so we are going to nerf your chances to combat people who buy from Ebay? That my theory anyway.

Then again I'm curious to who OP encounter and who is their dreamy?

For me, the villagers I'm trying to find are Francine, Chrissy, and Tasha. I have spent over 266+ Nook Tickets and they have yet to show up. I'm currently island hopping right this moment, and I have almost seen every Snooty villager besides Francine and Tasha. It's interesting..

 

[moon_child]

It’s luck. And as with all things in life, most often than not, you aren’t given what you’re wanting the most when you want it the most. You’re most likely to find what you’re not searching for. The key to enjoying the island tours is having an open mind. The more specific villagers you’re looking for, the least likely you’ll find them. And you’ll really waste a lot of tickets if you’re looking for a specific one.

 

[Fridaynightcatlady]

Hey, I actually got amiibos for my dreamies and am planning to give away my NMT. They're not much, but you can have some of them I'm trying to give as many away to different people so they get their dreamies!

 

[thelonewanderer]

For me, the villagers I'm trying to find are Francine, Chrissy, and Tasha. I have spent over 266+ Nook Tickets and they have yet to show up. I'm currently island hopping right this moment, and I have almost seen every Snooty villager besides Francine and Tasha. It's interesting..

Oh I don't know who they are. They must be really special to you cause some of my favorite dreamy are in the Snooty category.

I find island hopping so boring because of how long the stupid dialogue from the dodos are, don't you agree? I'm exhausted after doing 6 island in a row.

 

[spaceapple]

That suuuucks! After reading so many things like this on here I decided to buy amiibo for my dreamies and save up my nmt to trade for Audie and Sherb. They’re expensive, but with luck like this I’d rather be guaranteed to spend my bells on what I want. : /

 

[Nami]

Wow, I am so sorry to hear that you went through so much effort to see such BS in this... weird patterning. I have many frustrations going on when it comes to villagers as well...

 

[solace]

After 165 NMTs spent, and a huge amount of Nook Miles that I've been saving up legitimately for weeks to search for five dreamies on my list, I've given up and am leaving the plot up to fate.

The RNG is completely borked, as I saw repeat villagers at least 54 times. How does it make sense to keep seeing the same villagers - even the same villager 3+ times in one day?! Is Wilbur blind as well as unable to fly?
The repeat villagers don't even recognize you when you speak to them again. 1/3 of my trips were pointless and I only saw ONE cat/wolf/rabbit when those species lists are huge (yet I saw two of each cow!).

Trying to play the game legit can really suck. Along with the plot/void bugs and feeling pressured to bulk island hop in one day, the most important parts of the game are very frustrating rn.

I refuse to believe this is up to legit RNG, the villagers have to be in different pools of rarity, either by default or dependent on day or some other arbitrary variable. Either way, the mechanic of seeing the same villager in one day is pointless. It really wrecks the immersion and devalues NMTs which take so LONG to collect in bulk.

That sounds super frustrating! Words can't even describe how awful that must feel. And you and your bf were grinding legitimately.

Which villager are you looking for? I cycle but not as often as some people do. I have amiibos as well. So when the patch is fixed I can help you out. I feel so bad for you.

 

[Sanaki]

It's definitely a pattern. I see Bubbles, Octavian, Coach, Angus, Anabelle, and Samson repeatedly and this is within a sum of 200 tickets as a total pool. I used 50 last night and came across each of them at least 2-3 times each.

 

[Lotusblossom]

What does RNG mean?
Did u get to see all the islands at least???

 

[solace]

Random Number Generator. I didn't know what it meant either until I started playing pc games

 

[Bk1234]

It’s luck. And as with all things in life, most often than not, you aren’t given what you’re wanting the most when you want it the most. You’re most likely to find what you’re not searching for. The key to enjoying the island tours is having an open mind. The more specific villagers you’re looking for, the least likely you’ll find them. And you’ll really waste a lot of tickets if you’re looking for a specific one.

I love this response! ❤ My advice (this is what I did): make a list of all the villagers of each personality type that you would be fine with, this will give you many options so it won't be such a painful search. I did this and I got Nana and Tutu, who aren't my dreamies but I still thought they were cute.

 

[solace]

Oh I don't know who they are. They must be really special to you cause some of my favorite dreamy are in the Snooty category.

I find island hopping so boring because of how long the stupid dialogue from the dodos are, don't you agree? I'm exhausted after doing 6 island in a row.

THAT! And when you earn a NMT, for me personally, I want to make use of that island. I pick up weeds, hit rocks, chop trees, fish, shake trees... the works. It can take up 20-30 mins! It's a true grind if you want to squeeze every last bit out of it.