Villagers in houses during visits

[raqball]

Today I opened my Island up for visitors and I had about 20 people come in groups of 5... Each time a new group would come all my animals went into their houses.... Before opening the gates and the people arriving they'd all be out playing or roaming the island but every time I opened the gates, into their house they went.. They would eventually come out of their house but I thought it was weird..

So... Weird or normal behavior?

 

[texas toast]

I've also noticed when I have people over that they tend to stay inside their houses I'm not sure why tho

 

[raqball]

I've also noticed when I have people over that they tend to stay inside their houses I'm not sure why tho

Yeah you'd figure that when you have visitors over they be out an about for easy access..... I thought it was odd. I'd close the gate for a while and they all be out playing and roaming. As soon as I open, bam! back in their houses they went...

After about 10 min or so they did come out. Well, most of them came out. I think Raymond stayed inside all day!

 

[Fey]

I’ve noticed this as well, but only during trades (so very short visits). When my friends come over to shop and hang out (*cough* or be subjected to yet another tour of my terraforming progress) they’re all out and about again.