MAJOR EMERGENCY!

[Suzy]

question; how do you create 2 towns with a physical copy?
I've googled but can't find anything. Can anyone link me an article or video?

You can only have one town per copy of the game. So if you have a digital copy, as this player seems to have, you can only have one town. If you buy physical copies of the game, you can have as many towns as you have cartridges.

I would've been more than happy to help this player with fruit or flowers (I don't have many bells saved since I'm working on PWPs and house expansions) if this was a case of a corrupted save file or an accident. Then I'd feel awful that someone's work went poof, just like that. But this person was trying to cheat the system, so to speak. For me, it wasn't that they asked. It's that they basically destroyed their own town by trying to do something sneaky.

 

[jadii]

You can only have one town per copy of the game. So if you have a digital copy, as this player seems to have, you can only have one town. If you buy physical copies of the game, you can have as many towns as you have cartridges.

Mmm I was thinking this was the case. I googled because I was so intrigued. I just didn't understand how it was possible? Lots of people were saying it was possible but I was finding 0 answers on how that would work (I couldn't see how SD card swapping could work because of the save data the game stores on the internal memory of the 3ds (which makes backup data pretty useless)). I'm gonna conclude it's just not possible.
I have a digital copy of the game anyway so I definitely am not gonna mess around with this just to find out for myself

 

[LightOfHope]

I definitely would have helped them if they didn't ask, but they just sound greedy now.

Again, I'm trying to figure out how asking sounds greedy.

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Can I get financial support then? I will take any bells people will offer.

This. I asked everyone I know if this is asking or begging. EVERYONE said this is asking, and that begging is what I and Darkheart said earlier. I don't know how you people can say that this is begging.

 

[LightOfHope]

2013 views.

 

[mistakenolive]

Pointing out that we weren't going to help after being put off by the OP's demeanor, in my case, was meant to be chastising. I'm hoping the OP learns something about graciously accepting charity by receiving a few rebukes from fellow forum members.
I knew better than to so expectantly usher in acts of charity even at a young age, but that's neither here nor there.

I very much doubt that you knew how to act, rather you were taught how to act, and guided to continue the behavior. My implication is that chastising does little to correct behavior without being followed up with why you were offended, and what is the proper behavior. From OPs point of view, when she asked for help (in what she thought was polite) and was rebuked. The lesson learned from that is 'people will be offended, so don't bother reaching out.' Or 'gosh I am greedy, I should feel bad'. It's tiny, insignificant lessons like that that get internalized and accumulate. Just as she shouldn't have assumed she would get help automatically, we shouldn't assume that they know better now without explaining what they did.

If I were offended, I would say "I know you're upset and want help, but I felt you were taking my generosity for granted when you assume I will help. Next time, just explain your situation and let others make offers if they want to.' That seems a bit clearer than "how rude" or a bap on the nose.

And, personally, I interpreted 'I will take any bells you have to offer' as she would appreciate a small gift as much as any. But as stated before, interpretations of etiquette are wholly subjective.

 

[haisu]

Personally, I think it's because of her wordings and previous posts.

Can I get financial support then? I will take any bells people will offer.

Usually if you ask someone for things, you'd say it in the most polite way as possible. Maybe somewhere along the lines like "Is it possible if any one would be kind enough to help me rebuild my town please? I know it's a lot to ask for, but I would really appreciate it, thank you so much you guys!" rather than "Can i get financial support then?" cos that comes off not entirely begging, but a little rude. I know to some people it's not rude and is just asking for help but we've all got our own ways of manners and behaviour.

Well then, at least fruits? My (new) native is the apple, so any fruit would be appreciated. Especially Perfect apples!

I think this is what bothers me the most. But that's just me. To some people, this might seem a little begging?? cos she's asking for other things if others can't give her bells. But for me, it's cos each town has one tree of perfect native fruit, you can plant your perfect apples to get more, so all you really need is other fruits, I can help you with that if you'd like? I don't have any perfect fruits though that I don't need.

I hope I don't come of rude, I don't intend to be, it's just that I also think that you don't need to ask cos there are people who are kind enough to help you, even if no one helps you, you also can rebuild your town little by little like we all did when we first started making our town. But i'm positive people will help you! (they pretty much already have lol). I'm sorry about what happened to your town though.

 

[Imonly21]

Lol this poor kid is probably reading this thread and saying... I messed up brah.

 

[Moontoon]

I very much doubt that you knew how to act, rather you were taught how to act, and guided to continue the behavior. My implication is that chastising does little to correct behavior without being followed up with why you were offended, and what is the proper behavior. From OPs point of view, when she asked for help (in what she thought was polite) and was rebuked. The lesson learned from that is 'people will be offended, so don't bother reaching out.' Or 'gosh I am greedy, I should feel bad'. It's tiny, insignificant lessons like that that get internalized and accumulate. Just as she shouldn't have assumed she would get help automatically, we shouldn't assume that they know better now without explaining what they did.

If I were offended, I would say "I know you're upset and want help, but I felt you were taking my generosity for granted when you assume I will help. Next time, just explain your situation and let others make offers if they want to.' That seems a bit clearer than "how rude" or a bap on the nose.

And, personally, I interpreted 'I will take any bells you have to offer' as she would appreciate a small gift as much as any. But as stated before, interpretations of etiquette are wholly subjective.

Couldn't have said it better myself. Come on guys. I've had PM contact with PuffleKirby and she has been reading the posts in this thread. Probably scared to answer because the scolding just won't end. I think everyone made their point clear already. Honestly, I don't see what the big deal is :3

Actually, I got reminded of this thread when I saw people from the phillipines BEGGING for help. People will help them, even if they have no obligation to do so. Maybe a farfetched comparisment, but I just mean that if you feel desperate you might have a moment of weakness and come off as desperate. That only makes me want to help even more, though.

Again, losing your town in ACNL is nothing compared to losing your real home and family, but it sure would break my heart and maybe fog my mind for atleast a moment.

I hope that no one feels I'm disrespecting them, because that was not my intent :3

 

[Olivur]

Dude just start over.

 

[jadii]

Lol this poor kid is probably reading this thread and saying... I messed up brah.

Lol

 

[Gizmodo]

So what if this person asked for help or even begged, surely this community should pride itself on being one that does help regardless of the situation, not one that judges someone for the mistake they made, or decides to constantly scold them. when there is no gain to it
What is the actual problem with this person asking? so we should all just spite this person just because we can? is that the attitude we should potray around here? no

 

[Farobi]

So what if this person asked for help or even begged, surely this community should pride itself on being one that does help regardless of the situation, not one that judges someone for the mistake they made, or decides to constantly scold them. when there is no gain to it
What is the actual problem with this person asking? so we should all just spite this person just because we can? is that the attitude we should potray around here? no

exactly.

 

[EmmaFrost]

So what if this person asked for help or even begged, surely this community should pride itself on being one that does help regardless of the situation, not one that judges someone for the mistake they made, or decides to constantly scold them. when there is no gain to it
What is the actual problem with this person asking? so we should all just spite this person just because we can? is that the attitude we should potray around here? no

I'm glad someone said it.

The attitude in this thread is kind of astonishing. "I would've helped you but since you actually asked for help, uh, no." I mean really? Because I honestly didn't get the feeling that offers of help were going to start pouring in. The general mood of the thread at the beginning was "lol too bad so sad, your town is gone, you should've asked before using a second SD card" etc. I think a bunch of you just felt like being holier-than-thou.

 

[LightOfHope]

So what if this person asked for help or even begged, surely this community should pride itself on being one that does help regardless of the situation, not one that judges someone for the mistake they made, or decides to constantly scold them. when there is no gain to it
What is the actual problem with this person asking? so we should all just spite this person just because we can? is that the attitude we should potray around here? no

Exactly! Someone says you messed up once, then either help or move on. Criticizing and continuously doing that just makes people hate you, and if their town gets deleted, nobody will be helping them since they were being so rude to someone else who had the same thing happen to them.

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And, personally, I interpreted 'I will take any bells you have to offer' as she would appreciate a small gift as much as any. But as stated before, interpretations of etiquette are wholly subjective.

I think it was like a thank you in advance, not an added begging for bells.

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Dude just start over.

Wow. Just wow. So you would be fine if something you worked on for 300 hours just disappeared? I think most people would want help, rather than saying, "I'll go spend another 300 hours of my life redoing this."

 

[Cress]

Lol this poor kid is probably reading this thread and saying... I messed up brah.

Kinda...

 

[Cook1e]

I followed this thread now since some hours. Well I haven't read every single thread but I see no sense in being rude to this guy. It's horrible enough he lost his whole town by doing that SD Card stuff. The people who help/ed: just awesome!!
And please, I don't want to stress anyone at all, but if this guy still follows this thread (not even sure about) then I think he got it now that it was not his best idea and that some don't like to be asked for bells^^
Thanks

 

[Zanessa]

I don't really wanna come back to this thread, but I have some stuff. I'm doing a Thanksgiving giveaway soon after finishing up some closet cleaning.. so if still need stuff, watch out for that.

 

[Lion-Lhasa]

I don't want to stir the pot so to speak and I don't typically know the community here very well, but my first thought was ''Seriously? I wonder how many other forums they'll try this on.''
As far as I'm aware there might be similar posts popping up on other AC forums because free stuff.

I hate to say but it's not the end of the world, I find starting over to be kind of exciting, resetting for the best map and awesome villagers, fruit too if you have a preference. It's just another adventure with new townspeople. Well, good luck I guess.

 

[Beary]

I cry for you brother :-:

 

[LVXIII]

Puffle, I am having a debris give away. Feel free to drop by and grab some stuff if it will help.