The other day I got to thinking, I love animal crossing but there are certain aspects that are somewhat lacking. Another game I love is harvest moon. I would love to see a combination of both. the way residents are handled in AC is a bit lacking, they don't seem to do much besides wander about aimlessly. Building relationships is basic and has no real impact. Imagine, each resident all having unique stories behind them, things you can learn about them in conversation. Being able to break through the snooty shell of a townie and experience their kind and caring inner self.
Of course I am not saying it is perfect in harvest moon, to develop a intimate relationship all you have to do is give them material goods everyday for a few months. "Oh, is this flower for me, This is my favourite kind, how did you know" "because I give it to you everyday and you have the same reaction everyday. you also mentioned it once which is why I started giving it to you everyday."
Perhaps you could even add in farming, Say there is a path that leads to a new area that contains a farm. Since animal crossing is real time, it would add a nice reason to play the game everyday even if it is to play for 10min to water your crops.
Other things that could be added to AC based on features in HM, Cooking. This could also have a new take on it, add some cooking mama like elements so that way it isn't just "Put ingredient A with Ingredient B and presto, a master chef meal." Learn recipes from townies, come up with your own tweaks to recipies, share your creations with others
Caught a fish thats already in your museum, cook it up. use some tomatoes to make some home made sauce, cut up some chips, fry em up and serve with the fish and voila, interesting new game mechanic that could lead to a new monthly contest. the cook-off.
Of course I am not saying it is perfect in harvest moon, to develop a intimate relationship all you have to do is give them material goods everyday for a few months. "Oh, is this flower for me, This is my favourite kind, how did you know" "because I give it to you everyday and you have the same reaction everyday. you also mentioned it once which is why I started giving it to you everyday."
Perhaps you could even add in farming, Say there is a path that leads to a new area that contains a farm. Since animal crossing is real time, it would add a nice reason to play the game everyday even if it is to play for 10min to water your crops.
Other things that could be added to AC based on features in HM, Cooking. This could also have a new take on it, add some cooking mama like elements so that way it isn't just "Put ingredient A with Ingredient B and presto, a master chef meal." Learn recipes from townies, come up with your own tweaks to recipies, share your creations with others
Caught a fish thats already in your museum, cook it up. use some tomatoes to make some home made sauce, cut up some chips, fry em up and serve with the fish and voila, interesting new game mechanic that could lead to a new monthly contest. the cook-off.
maybe it could be like an optional public works project, a restaurant on the main street.
