Hiya. I just got the game today and was wondering if you guys could help me. I have no idea what to name my mayor, or my town, and I don't know what to look for when it comes to a town map and a face choice and what not. Is there anything you guys would have done differently? What is the first step I should take? I'm really lost and I really can't wait to play, but I want to make sure my town and what not are here for the long run. Thank you.
Just got ACNL today. Can't wait to start my town, but I need suggestions and pointers
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Ami Mercury
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Hopper Hans and Mira are great villagers!
Shirohibiki
it's a beautiful bikini bottom day!
face guide: http://www.jvgs.net/new-leaf-face-guide.htm
available map choices: http://24.media.tumblr.com/ced374bfeb89bdbc91b72bcd97a5dcd9/tumblr_mo7p62s89d1svownfo4_1280.png
names: ??? dont ask me ahah
villagers: http://acwiki3ds.wikispaces.com/Villagers you can reset till you get ones you like, or not, up to you
you can research all that and then make your choice, or just dive in
i would suggest researching since you seem to want to, however.
edit: please note that none of your first 5 villagers will be smug or uchi (or any of the octopi), so dont try resetting for those. they move in afterwards within the next few days.
available map choices: http://24.media.tumblr.com/ced374bfeb89bdbc91b72bcd97a5dcd9/tumblr_mo7p62s89d1svownfo4_1280.png
names: ??? dont ask me ahah
villagers: http://acwiki3ds.wikispaces.com/Villagers you can reset till you get ones you like, or not, up to you
you can research all that and then make your choice, or just dive in
i would suggest researching since you seem to want to, however.edit: please note that none of your first 5 villagers will be smug or uchi (or any of the octopi), so dont try resetting for those. they move in afterwards within the next few days.
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I used this face guide when I started my town and chose something that I liked. You can change your hairstyle, hair color, and eye color later after you've established your town and built the Shampoodle. With that in mind, I would pick a face based on the eye model because that CANNOT be changed.
As for my town, I modeled it after the town I lived in during study abroad because it meant a lot to me. I've named previous towns after real places (Laredo, Brazil) but I've seen other people name towns after setting in movies, video games, etc. I named my mayor after my nickname in Japan. I know there are people who make a character based off of themselves like this but also others who base their character off of pre-existing characters (Harry Potter for example) or their own original characters.
I hope this helps!
As for my town, I modeled it after the town I lived in during study abroad because it meant a lot to me. I've named previous towns after real places (Laredo, Brazil) but I've seen other people name towns after setting in movies, video games, etc. I named my mayor after my nickname in Japan. I know there are people who make a character based off of themselves like this but also others who base their character off of pre-existing characters (Harry Potter for example) or their own original characters.
I hope this helps!
Name your character after yourself so you don't end up wanting to restart because of it
The face where you choose the first option for everything is the best
Also I just posted in another thread about maps so I'm going to copy and paste from there:
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- one pond
- re-tail beside gate
- large top, small bottom
- no private beach
- buildings in a row
- private area for house
- straight-ish river
The face where you choose the first option for everything is the best
Also I just posted in another thread about maps so I'm going to copy and paste from there:
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- one pond
- re-tail beside gate
- large top, small bottom
- no private beach
- buildings in a row
- private area for house
- straight-ish river
Shirohibiki
it's a beautiful bikini bottom day!
i named mine after the fandoms im in and stuff. theres a ****ty town name generator but you wouldnt want to use that lol. just draw from what you like
Ami Mercury
Senior Member
Asgurad
For the faces, just pick one that you don't think you'll get tired of, and that you think would look nice with the different hairstyles. For Mayor and Town name, I would suggest you pick something that isn't to do with something you're really into right now, but might not be in a few months. You don't want to get fed up with what you chose now.
For the map, have a look at these: http://bidoofcrossing.tumblr.com/post/39914277511/the-above-video-shows-you-how-the-map-choosing
When you look at the maps on the choosing screen, just try to think about where ReTail is, and think about where you might want to put your house. And things like that.
For the map, have a look at these: http://bidoofcrossing.tumblr.com/post/39914277511/the-above-video-shows-you-how-the-map-choosing
When you look at the maps on the choosing screen, just try to think about where ReTail is, and think about where you might want to put your house. And things like that.
TheGreatBrain
Senior Member
Make sure you shop A LOT at first.This unlocks so many things.You will end up with a bunch of things you don't need , but you can sell them and reorder later if you need to.
Talk to Labelle(I think thats her name)once everyday until you become good friends.This unlocks the qr code machine.She's in the able sisters shop.She sits by the sewing machine.
Only sell your items at retail.This helps unlock cyrus waking up.(He can refurbish furniture for you.)And retail pays more.
Get your tools as soon as they are available.Shovel, fishing pole, net, etc.
Theres a lot more, but I think these are important to know when first starting.
Have fun.
Talk to Labelle(I think thats her name)once everyday until you become good friends.This unlocks the qr code machine.She's in the able sisters shop.She sits by the sewing machine.
Only sell your items at retail.This helps unlock cyrus waking up.(He can refurbish furniture for you.)And retail pays more.
Get your tools as soon as they are available.Shovel, fishing pole, net, etc.
Theres a lot more, but I think these are important to know when first starting.
Have fun.
I would name it however you feel like. I always try to make an original name, though it can be tricky to think of one XD Usually I try to mix different words together, reverse things or specific syllabus of a word.
My town name is Maerd, and I like how it sounds and looks like, and it's only a reverse of the word 'dream'.
Other people already gave good direction you can start with when you begin your town.
I wish you good luck and lots of fun with your town! ^__^
PS. When you find your first perfect fruit (the one who looks differently from the fruits you have in your town), do not eat or sell it! Keep it in your inventory for a few days. You should plant this fruit when you have a shovel, but if you do it too early (before you have 8-9 villagers) there is a chance that a new arriving villager will put his house on top of your tree, and it will be gone. The chance this happens is slim, but it happened to me >_<
My town name is Maerd, and I like how it sounds and looks like, and it's only a reverse of the word 'dream'.
Other people already gave good direction you can start with when you begin your town.
I wish you good luck and lots of fun with your town! ^__^
PS. When you find your first perfect fruit (the one who looks differently from the fruits you have in your town), do not eat or sell it! Keep it in your inventory for a few days. You should plant this fruit when you have a shovel, but if you do it too early (before you have 8-9 villagers) there is a chance that a new arriving villager will put his house on top of your tree, and it will be gone. The chance this happens is slim, but it happened to me >_<
Big Forum User
Snow queen of Arendelle
for your mayor name, try http://random-name-generator.info/
To make bells (the currency), try catching beetles and harvesting fruit.
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To make bells (the currency), try catching beetles and harvesting fruit.
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That's Sable -_-
How I name:
1. Take pretty words. (ex. nightingale, terarrium, simplicity)
2. Carve it. (ex. Nighting, Rium, Plicity)
Or alternatively look up latin or something haha.
My mayor names are always a personal online pen name. Which is usually just something I like, asides from Iohs which I use for PvP games quite a bit.
1. Take pretty words. (ex. nightingale, terarrium, simplicity)
2. Carve it. (ex. Nighting, Rium, Plicity)
Or alternatively look up latin or something haha.
My mayor names are always a personal online pen name. Which is usually just something I like, asides from Iohs which I use for PvP games quite a bit.
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