Odd town rules that people have

[Aubrey895]

Well, some people have weird rules, but it makes me sad that so many people in this thread are making fun of the people who have them.

I wasn't making fun of the people who have some rules that I may find odd. I'll still respect their rules. It's their town and as I've stated before if it's a rule to them it's important to them.

 

[Candy83]

The only time I could see a person having a problem with someone shaking fruit trees if it was a perfect fruit tree, since those die after so many shakes.

Shaking of trees with non-native fruit should be one with the permission of the person who is hosting.

Shaking of trees with Perfect Fruit should not be done by anyone but the host. (Or if the host tells the guest to go right ahead.) Those are more sensitive.

I agree with earlier mention of a host imposing the rule, "Don't talk to any of my villagers." That speaks to an insecure feeling from a host who may actually believe that the guest can persuade a villager to jump ship and move immediately into the town that belongs to the guest.

I haven't hosted any guests in a while. When I was hosting, I encouraged my guests to say hello to any number of my town's villagers. I thought it was great for social interaction?and for having an impact on the villagers.

 

[MoeTheCatFan999]

I have only been to a user's town once when I was getting Olivia (Love her BTW), I walked anyway and didn't pay attention the the rules, but don't talk to villagers sounds pretty weird. o_o

 

[March1392]

I have only been to a user's town once when I was getting Olivia (Love her BTW), I walked anyway and didn't pay attention the the rules, but don't talk to villagers sounds pretty weird. o_o

You've only ever played with someone once and have gotten really far. WOW. I'm impressed. That speaks volumes.

 

[MoeTheCatFan999]

You've only ever played with someone once and have gotten really far. WOW. I'm impressed. That speaks volumes.

Well, I play with my friend, just he doesn't get on at the same time I do anymore. And I wouldn't say I've gotten really far. So that isn't really true but thanks I guess

 

[MelonPan]

I don't think there are really any weird rules, though the "don't talk to villagers" one is kinda weird. They mention people ANYWAY regardless if the visitor(s) talked to them, so it is kinda funny.

What I don't like is having to be told the rules like I'm gonna do it when I arrive, as if my amount of positive feedback isn't any indication of the kind of visitor I am. LIKE IN BIG CAPS, some people gotta still tell me rules, and it's like, do I wanna go to your town now? XD;;

 

[March1392]

I don't think there are really any weird rules, though the "don't talk to villagers" one is kinda weird. They mention people ANYWAY regardless if the visitor(s) talked to them, so it is kinda funny.

What I don't like is having to be told the rules like I'm gonna do it when I arrive, as if my amount of positive feedback isn't any indication of the kind of visitor I am. LIKE IN BIG CAPS, some people gotta still tell me rules, and it's like, do I wanna go to your town now? XD;;

Yeah is quite the other annoying thing I feel like... much worse than rules.... being treated like I'm guilty and 5 years and told over and over again something that I'm already doing...

 

[X2k5a7y]

I saw someone's rules were:
1.No talking to the villagers
2.No running
3.No walking over the flowers.
4.No shaking the trees or getting fruit.
5. No buying from any place.
Ect.., ect... Basically, you weren't allowed to do anything, except look.

I feel like, if those are the rules, then wouldn't it just be better to go through their dream address, instead?

 

[mylkette]

I think the weirdest rule I've ever seen besides not talking to the villagers was not leaving the main area. You weren't allowed to go down to the beach, over the bridges or up to any of the shops.

 

[Improv]

I saw someone's rules were:
1.No talking to the villagers
2.No running
3.No walking over the flowers.
4.No shaking the trees or getting fruit.
5. No buying from any place.

I understand this one because I've had plenty of people "walk" over my flowers only to bump the B button or accidentally hit the L or R buttons against something and *poof* there went my single blue rose.

 

[March1392]

I understand this one because I've had plenty of people "walk" over my flowers only to bump the B button or accidentally hit the L or R buttons against something and *poof* there went my single blue rose.

And I agree with that which is why as stated previously I don't believe that rule is superfluous.

 

[captainofcool]

As so many others have said, I feel the "don't talk to villagers" is silly. I guess some players want their favorite animal to be "perfect", but to me, it's only a few lines of dialogue added. It just gives villagers more to talk about. I love it when villagers mention somebody they met in a dream or a visitor.

 

[Ankhes]

Well, the no talking to villagers may be silly to some, but again, if it is somebody's rule it is not silly to them. To me I think that believing in gods is silly, but it is not my call to make to expect others to agree with me about it.

 

[Zulehan]

I remember even one of the most good-natured people I have seen on YouTube, 'Chuggaconroy,' seemed noticeably irritated when one of his villagers mentioned a guest. He said something along the lines, 'Now some [insert mild expletive here] is immortalized in my town.'

 

[Suathiel]

Well, the no talking to villagers may be silly to some, but again, if it is somebody's rule it is not silly to them. To me I think that believing in gods is silly, but it is not my call to make to expect others to agree with me about it.

Good words Ankhes. I don't think this rule is silly at all. They often talk about visitors having talked to them, which makes the visitor a small (yet permanent) part of the town. Which can be wonderful or annoying (if you care at all), don't force your perspective on others please.

I hardly see any silly rules in here. Some don't make sense to me (not watching a villager for example) but they either have a good reason or the person making them has some false assumption about this things having effects they don't.
The "don't run during island games" one seems like the person wanting an advantage for getting the highest bonus points...

And some like shouldn't even have to be rules. Things like picking up stuff, shaking trees, buying from shops (all without asking) and running should go without saying.

 

[Ankhes]

Good words Ankhes. I don't think this rule is silly at all. They often talk about visitors having talked to them, which makes the visitor a small (yet permanent) part of the town. Which can be wonderful or annoying (if you care at all), don't force your perspective on others please.

I hardly see any silly rules in here. Some don't make sense to me (not watching a villager for example) but they either have a good reason or the person making them has some false assumption about this things having effects they don't.
The "don't run during island games" one seems like the person wanting an advantage for getting the highest bonus points...

And some like shouldn't even have to be rules. Things like picking up stuff, shaking trees, buying from shops (all without asking) and running should go without saying.

And I see you get my meaning perfectly! I would never do the things you say should actually go without saying, but I never run or shop or do anything without my host/ess' permission.

So many things that seem silly to one person are not to someone else, and whether we personally agree with it or not is really beside the point.

I must admit the "no running during island games" made me laugh! Hmm...I wonder if that would be one rule I'd "accidentally" break.

 

[Luna_Solara]

I only have a few rules for my town. 1, if you want something from my town (fruit, flowers, something from a shop, fossils) just ask! 2, stay on my paths. 3, don't be rude or vulgar.
The only thing I do when I have guests that some people may think is weird, is I accompany the visitor and stay on-screen. I don't want any damage done to my town and in the off-chance it happens, I want to be able to reset instead of saving after the damage is done.

 

[Zane]

I remember even one of the most good-natured people I have seen on YouTube, 'Chuggaconroy,' seemed noticeably irritated when one of his villagers mentioned a guest. He said something along the lines, 'Now some [insert mild expletive here] is immortalized in my town.'

Haha oh dear. Tbh there's only one person it bothers me when my villagers mention, and it's only because I don't like his town name. I need more visitors so they stop talking about him.

 

[Lady Timpani]

I can actually understand why people wouldn't want you to talk to their villagers. If you're only trading something with the person for one time, it can be kind of weird/annoying to have your villagers mention that person for months after their visit.

I don't Wi-Fi much, so I can't really think of any weird rules people have in their towns. Just thought I'd throw my two cents in there, though.

 

[Suathiel]

And I see you get my meaning perfectly! I would never do the things you say should actually go without saying, but I never run or shop or do anything without my host/ess' permission.

So many things that seem silly to one person are not to someone else, and whether we personally agree with it or not is really beside the point.

I must admit the "no running during island games" made me laugh! Hmm...I wonder if that would be one rule I'd "accidentally" break.

Maybe I'm old fashioned, I just assumed everybody would understand this.. I'm shocked to see how wrong I was :<

(*cough* I have to admit, I would be tempted too... If they need more medals quickly, they can simply say so...)