Nintendo has known about the hacked trees since May.
RIP Star fragment (and other) trees
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SaltedKaramel
Bread is good
The sellers were doing something wrong for sure, but the only reason they were able to do so was because there was demand for it. If people weren't so desperate for star trees and actually followed tos, then that wouldn't have been a problem. The sellers aren't the problem here, they were just trying to make a buck. The buyers were the real problem, after all, its their choice on how they spend their money
SpaceTokki77
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Well said. This is one of the most respectful posts i've seen all day on this topic.
daringred_
✧ stupid lesbian ✧
the amount of judgement on here is staggering, especially with people acting like the buyers are the ones in the wrong by default and assuming that all of said buyers were just trying to rub nintendo's face in it. think you'll find 99.9% of them actually just wanted some pretty trees, mate.
fuzzdebell
Senior Member
It's good that Nintendo as the owner of the game is doing something about the hacked stuff. Some people defending those who 'innocently' bought them are not thinking enough. As long as there are illegal stuff planted on your island, you know you're asking for the banhammer. Nintendo won't ask you "are you a creator of the item or are you just an innocent buyer?" You have in your possession illegal stuff, it's enough for them to take action. It's childish to think that just because developers don't create the same item, then it's reason for you to go break the rules. If Nintendo do not do anything about these hacking, it will one day become a big problem not only for them but also players. It may seem harmless now but you know some hackers won't stop at just this. If that ever happens, don't come crying saying Nintendo isn't doing anything
SpaceTokki77
not very active
Don't get me wrong, I respect all of you guys' opinions and I love you all but all the buyers don't want to rub it in Nintendo's face. They just want some pretty trees, and when they find out they aren't obtainable in the game, they look to the hackers. Most of us (yes including me) don't have any bad intentions. We just wanted some star trees. Personally, I didn't read the TOS before buying (very stupid of me, i know) and luckily I didn't get a warning for having them. Someone's gotta be really petty to report someone for getting star trees, although I do understand that they may not know who's hacking and who's buying. Although I think reporting is mainly for if someone is bullying you or did something inappropriate. The hackers and taking their own risk to hack their games and sell to people. And if they get a warning or a ban, well, they had it coming. Please, don't blame it on us and say it's out fault, even though we were dumb enough to buy them and we were risking getting reported. I'm so sorry for buying them, and if you think i'm a monster (or whatever that dude said) then fine.
Also, if this offended anyone, i'm truly sorry. Please don't quote this and yell at me or something, i'm already depressed enough.
Also, if this offended anyone, i'm truly sorry. Please don't quote this and yell at me or something, i'm already depressed enough.
gonna cut you off there and say 'no'. they knew what they were doing, end of story. no excuses
At the end of the day, despite being harmless, the trees were hacked in which is against the TOS. Nintendo had every right to get rid of them. I actually got given some without realizing because they were gift wrapped. They looked amazing and I was so tempted to keep them, but I just didn't feel comfortable having something that shouldn't exist. I didn't want to risk my island become glitchy or getting removed.
I feel bad for the people who built their entire islands around those trees or paid real money, but this was always a likely outcome. I do think that perhaps the dream suite played into their decision to remove the trees. I believe they saw how many islands had hacked items and realized how widespread it was. Nintendo is well known for disliking hacking so I seriously doubt they liked seeing so many islands basically advertising it.
Hackers were profiting off the trees, so I believe this was Nintendo sending a message to those people.
I feel bad for the people who built their entire islands around those trees or paid real money, but this was always a likely outcome. I do think that perhaps the dream suite played into their decision to remove the trees. I believe they saw how many islands had hacked items and realized how widespread it was. Nintendo is well known for disliking hacking so I seriously doubt they liked seeing so many islands basically advertising it.
Hackers were profiting off the trees, so I believe this was Nintendo sending a message to those people.
Halloqueen
Senior Member
Those who purchased them, especially for real money, have my sympathies up to a point. At the same time, not to be rude or condescending, it seemed obvious that they would eventually be removed. They weren't an intended part of the game, so their eventual removal should come as no surprise.
I can see the appeal for people since they looked nice, but I wouldn't personally want them implemented as actual trees because it wouldn't make any gameplay sense. It might be nice to see them implemented as a furniture item or something to acknowledge their popularity, but I don't see that happening either.
I can see the appeal for people since they looked nice, but I wouldn't personally want them implemented as actual trees because it wouldn't make any gameplay sense. It might be nice to see them implemented as a furniture item or something to acknowledge their popularity, but I don't see that happening either.
fluttershy300
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Yo I’m just upset at the animal crossing karens. Lol
I wonder why it took them so long to patch.
peachycrossing9
Taking a break :3
I mean... what was everyone expecting? To be able to get away with it? The trees were hacked, so they are against Nintendo's Terms of Service. They were bound to jump on it and remove them at some point. I don't understand why it took them so long, if it hadn't being a thing in the first place, all this drama and reporting wouldn't have needed to happen.
Yes, they looked nice but not worth the risk if you ask me. Also a massive waste of money. Any real life money spending in the game is a big no no anyways.
I'm personally glad they are gone. I have to laugh at the people that are trying to justify that it's not a bad thing to have them though... I mean it kind of is if they weren't allowed to be in the game in the first place.
Yes, they looked nice but not worth the risk if you ask me. Also a massive waste of money. Any real life money spending in the game is a big no no anyways.
I'm personally glad they are gone. I have to laugh at the people that are trying to justify that it's not a bad thing to have them though... I mean it kind of is if they weren't allowed to be in the game in the first place.
daringred_
✧ stupid lesbian ✧
I have to laugh at the people that are trying to justify that it's not a bad thing to have them though... I mean it kind of is if they weren't allowed to be in the game in the first place.
yeah, no. just because something is ""not allowed"", doesn't automatically make it bad. star trees were ultimately harmless, whether they were against the TOS or not.
BurgrBalls
Member
Not sure on the process of hacking on what it's used for, but Narcing on someone just because you're jealous of something they have seems lame. That being said, if you are going to dupe or manipulate the game it's probably best not to allow those people over to your island.
Oh well, life goes on!
Oh well, life goes on!
peachycrossing9
Taking a break :3
I'm aware of them being harmless. I just think people are being ridiculous for getting upset over something being removed that wasn't allowed in the first place. Like I said, not the worth the risk.
This is my opinion. Idk, the whole thing is just stupid to me.
fluttershy300
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Exactly, the reporting was just completely hate driven and I think that’s what upset a lot of people. Hell purists didn’t just report people with star fragments trees but also islands that didn’t have hacked items. I know Verlisify reported someone for having Easter egg trees and that’s not even a hacked item?????? I understand why Nintendo took the trees out, it’s just that some of these players that feel the need to scream at anyone who dares to try to play the game differently and get on their mighty high horse is the problem.
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peachycrossing9
Taking a break :3
Oh he really boils my blood. Such a hateful and rude man. I can understand why people were upset because of him. I had no idea he was reporting people for the egg trees though?
FireNinja1
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Given that the star fragment trees were (largely) harmless, I think this is fine. For the most part, I'm largely indifferent towards this change; I'd much rather see Nintendo take action against the duping glitch rather than going after exploits that have essentially zero effect on how other people play the game. While they do look quite nice, accepting hacked items also means accepting the implications of hacked items in your town. This is one potential implication that people who have star fragment trees must be able to accept.
I suppose the punishment could have been far worse, but I think that Nintendo's stance on this is more than appropriate since these items are still hacked, even though they're harmless. Nothing more than a slap on the wrist is necessary, which is essentially what has been done.
I suppose the punishment could have been far worse, but I think that Nintendo's stance on this is more than appropriate since these items are still hacked, even though they're harmless. Nothing more than a slap on the wrist is necessary, which is essentially what has been done.
uwuzumakii
memento mori
I think the amount of people getting so actively upset by the star fragment trees is pretty stupid, to be honest. When people hacked their games, they knew the consequences. Nintendo is extremely protective of its properties and they don't take kindly to hacking. What I find more puzzling are the people who are acting like they're vigilantes fighting for justice when they're just ruining people's fun. Regardless of what your stance is on hacking, I don't see the point in this. How does it improve your experience to ruin someone else's? Oh well. They were pretty but they were never going to last. That being said, I hope they return as an official mechanic. They really made islands come alive.
Im sure if they do put these trees in the game, it would only be temporary like the egg and cherry blossom trees. Would be cool either way.
