Sherb or Erik (feeling very conflicted)

[cheezu]

So I'm currently facing a dilemma.
I know that it's so silly because, after all, these are all just AI's who pretty much do the same thing but it's actually making me feel really down (probably the fact that I'm in self-quarantine isn't helping).
My number 1 dreamie is Zucker who is a lazy personality. I don't have him on my island yet but I just can't imagine playing Animal Crossing without him.
During one of my Island excursions, I first encountered Erik. I knew that he was quite popular so I immediately recruited him in the hopes of trading him for Zucker (or possibly some in-game bells or NMT) down the line.
On another Island excursion, I met Sherb. It also happened to be my first hybrid island so I took it as a sign.
When I first saw photos of Sherb released by Nintendo, I didn't care for him much but I fell in love with him the minute I saw him.
So I decided to have 2 lazies on my Island (I had that in New Leaf as well as I enjoy their personality type a lot).
However, over the past few days of playing, Erik has really started to grow on me. I love his natural look and I find stags so majestic in real life. I actually think he might legit be one of the cutest AC characters.

I know that both of these villagers are quite popular (Sherb probably more so than Erik being new and all) so I could easily trade either one for Zucker and/or other exclusive items...
But it's hard for me to part with either one.
I just don't know what to do. Would having 3 lazies on my Island be overkill?

I currently have 3 crankies too and I'm trying to decide who I should boot out and I currently don't have a snooty.

These are the times I wish the game allowed for more villagers to live on our Island.

 

[pocky]

could always try for 3 lazies and see how you feel about it

 

[Shyria]

Oh no! I understand haha it seems silly but it's so easy to take so seriously haha. Especially in those times.
If I can be of any help... You'll probably have more chances getting Zucker by trading Sherb, as he does seem very popular.
If it's really a tie, I'd advise going for silly reasons like whose house do you like the best or which one brings something really different to your island (for example, I'd like to have diversity and as I already have 3 pinkish villagers I'm trying to stay away from those colours, although I'd love to find Marina...)

I recently got Sherb out of the blue and I really love him and his house! So cute

 

[N a t]

I agree that I also dislike having too many of one personality. I have one of each personality in my town and only have one extra of 2 personalities since there are only 8 and you can have up to 10 animals. I have 2 lazies and 2 normal. But yeah, imo, Sherb is still cuter but it's up to you! Erik is cute but I have a soft spot for goats. Especially cute ones! Hope you figure it out

 

[Rowlet28]

Same... I have 3 lazies on my island. Zucker, Sherb, and Lucky.... I have many dreamies who are lazy tbh. Stitches and Cube included....

 

[carackobama]

both are cuties and maybe I’m biased because he’s on my island but I’d go with Sherb! or both tbh

 

[Rosie Moon]

I have a similar problem except with villager species; I have four cats (Bob, Rosie, Kiki and Raymond) and I don’t want too many of one species, but I also don’t want to let go of any of them :’)
But yeah, you could try having all three and see how things progress from there?

 

[cheezu]

I was also wondering if it's possible to do without one personality (I mean I know it is, technically speaking) but was wondering if I could give up on on the Smug since I'm not the biggest fan of any of the villagers but I wouldn't want to miss out on potential personality-specific recipes, etc.

 

[Altarium]

I was also wondering if it's possible to do without one personality (I mean I know it is, technically speaking) but was wondering if I could give up on on the Smug since I'm not the biggest fan of any of the villagers but I wouldn't want to miss out on potential personality-specific recipes, etc.

I mean you'd miss out on the dialogue variations of that personality, but since unlike in NL you don't need a specific personality to suggest a PWP this time around and I believe any villager can give you any DIY recipe, I'd say it's more possible than ever going without one of them (I'm personally getting rid of my jock first chance I get without looking back)

 

[Loriii]

If I were you, I would decide once Zucker comes in, like when you finally have all three. Who knows? You might have a different feeling by then.

 

[Bk1234]

You're so lucky by the way. Sherb and Erik are my favorite Lazy villagers (I just invited Erik from an island.) If you truly love all three of them, I would say keep them.

 

[Rowlet28]

I just got Cube in an island so I have 4 lazies lol... Unfortunately one must go and that will be Zucker. I prefer Sherb and maybe if I get another switch someday in the future I can get him back. I can maybe give you to him for a price?

 

[cheezu]

I just got Cube in an island so I have 4 lazies lol... Unfortunately one must go and that will be Zucker. I prefer Sherb and maybe if I get another switch someday in the future I can get him back. I can maybe give you to him for a price?

That would be great. I don't TT though - do you?
I'm hoping someone will ask me to move tomorrow and, preferably,I'll be okay with parting ways with them.

What would you want for Zucker? I could do some Nook Miles tickets but I'm poor in terms of in-game bells. lol...
I've also got Wolfgang if you're at all interested.

 

[Rowlet28]

That would be great. I don't TT though - do you?
I'm hoping someone will ask me to move tomorrow and, preferably,I'll be okay with parting ways with them.

What would you want for Zucker? I could do some Nook Miles tickets but I'm poor in terms of in-game bells. lol...
I've also got Wolfgang if you're at all interested.

I might post in the Villager thread soon so you can maybe look there.

 

[cheezu]

I might post in the Villager thread soon so you can maybe look there.

Will do. Though I don't currently have open slots.
Thanks for letting me know though.

 

[maeigaon]

If you decide to keep Erik instead of Sherb I've got Zucker and would love to trade him if you'd like! If not then no problem! I personally dislike having too many of the same personality but it's personal preference tbh. I don't think it's overkill and if you really love them then keep them!

 

[cheezu]

Sherb is my baby so the chances of letting him go are slim I'm afraid...
I'm still contemplating Erik but decided to keep both for peace of mind for the time being.
I could always boot one out later after I obtain Zucker and feel that three lazies is a tad bit much.

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I have a similar problem except with villager species; I have four cats (Bob, Rosie, Kiki and Raymond) and I don’t want too many of one species, but I also don’t want to let go of any of them :’)
But yeah, you could try having all three and see how things progress from there?

I actually love species specific-islands. I had a lot of cats in New Leaf because I have 5 cats in real life... lol... and I'm planning to bring back Katt and Merry at some point since I've got their amiibos. Besides these two though, I'm not too crazy about any of the cat villagers.

 

[Heartcore]

As someone with both Sherb and Erik, Sherb is definitely my favorite lazy of all time, even moreso than Beau (who was hands down was my favorite lazy before New Horizons). I like Erik alot also but I'm not sure if I'll be keeping him forever. The lazy personalities in this game are cute but I think 1 is probably enough for me. So I will probably trade him out eventually for another snooty or cranky since those are my favorite lol. I always go without uchi and jocks since I don't like either of them and don't usually have any issues.

 

[TortimerCrossing]

This was a problem of mine too, I ended up going with Sherb (don't have him yet but made the decision). He fits my towns cutesy aesthetic a little better than Erik.

 

[Shampsto]

I lowkey have 4 lazies (Hopkins, Sherb, Zucker and Lucky). So I'm in the same boat you are since they're all really cute T^T