So I have found many people asking about how to tan, so I will be making a small little guide on how to do it!
I did not see another Tanning thread like this, so If i am wrong, please let me know!
Things to know:
~ A tan can be achieved at ANY day of the year, by accessing Tortimer Island.
~ The time MUST be from 10 AM to 4 PM, but you will get a better chance at 12 pm to 2 pm!
~ Time Traveling backwards will NOT make a tan fade.
~ Time Traveling forward without tanning WILL cause you to lose your tan.
~ A tan can be achieved in your town, but only from July 16th to September 15th. This gives you about 2 months in the summer to tan without going to Tortimer Island.
~ There are about 7 shades of tan.
~ Tan shades will go UP 1 each day you tan, and go DOWN 1 each day you don't tan.
Reaching tan level 7 will last longer than one day*
~ Everyone starts at shade 1*
*- As of "New Leaf"
Tanning At Tortimer Island:
Step 1) Make sure you are wearing a minimal amount of clothing. Wide Brim Hats, Long sleeve shirts, and Masks all will prevent you from developing a tan.
Step 2) When you arrive at the island, walk out to the actual beach/island part and stand out in the sun
Step 3) wait 15 minutes
Note: you must have your 3ds open at all times. Closing the 3ds while waiting 15 minutes will not work
Step 4) Leave island - you will get one shade darker on THE NEXT day. Tans are not automatically visible in this game.
Step 5) Repeat steps 1-4 until you have reached your desired shade.
Tanning in your town:
Step 1) Make sure the date is Between July 16 - September 15th
Step 2) Make sure you are wearing a minimal amount of clothing. Wide Brim Hats, Long sleeve shirts, and Masks all will prevent you from developing a tan.
Step 3) Wait outside (on a clear sunny day - must have NO clouds) for 15 minutes with your 3ds open.
Step 4) you will receive your tan on the next day, you will only go up 1 shade each day.
Step 5) Repeat steps 1-4 until you have achieved your desired shade.
Got any questions? Ask below!
I did not see another Tanning thread like this, so If i am wrong, please let me know!
Things to know:
~ A tan can be achieved at ANY day of the year, by accessing Tortimer Island.
~ The time MUST be from 10 AM to 4 PM, but you will get a better chance at 12 pm to 2 pm!
~ Time Traveling backwards will NOT make a tan fade.
~ Time Traveling forward without tanning WILL cause you to lose your tan.
~ A tan can be achieved in your town, but only from July 16th to September 15th. This gives you about 2 months in the summer to tan without going to Tortimer Island.
~ There are about 7 shades of tan.
~ Tan shades will go UP 1 each day you tan, and go DOWN 1 each day you don't tan.
Reaching tan level 7 will last longer than one day*
~ Everyone starts at shade 1*
*- As of "New Leaf"
Tanning At Tortimer Island:
Step 1) Make sure you are wearing a minimal amount of clothing. Wide Brim Hats, Long sleeve shirts, and Masks all will prevent you from developing a tan.
Step 2) When you arrive at the island, walk out to the actual beach/island part and stand out in the sun
Step 3) wait 15 minutes
Note: you must have your 3ds open at all times. Closing the 3ds while waiting 15 minutes will not work
Step 4) Leave island - you will get one shade darker on THE NEXT day. Tans are not automatically visible in this game.
Step 5) Repeat steps 1-4 until you have reached your desired shade.
Tanning in your town:
Step 1) Make sure the date is Between July 16 - September 15th
Step 2) Make sure you are wearing a minimal amount of clothing. Wide Brim Hats, Long sleeve shirts, and Masks all will prevent you from developing a tan.
Step 3) Wait outside (on a clear sunny day - must have NO clouds) for 15 minutes with your 3ds open.
Step 4) you will receive your tan on the next day, you will only go up 1 shade each day.
Step 5) Repeat steps 1-4 until you have achieved your desired shade.
Got any questions? Ask below!
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