Why Do People Care About Time Travelers?

[Lars]

i personally don't have a problem with you or someone else time traveling.
( heck, i even profited off of it back in the new leaf era )

however,..
i do think it defeats the point of the game.
you see, the way is see animal crossing since i started playing it, is a ''life simulator''.
you have to live day by day, pulling weeds, chopping trees, catching bugs or fish, or various other things.
just like real life, and in real life you can't time travel to the future to get a certain something, and i think the same rule should apply here in these games.
that's why i never time travel, the way i see it, it is about the journey playing this game, instead of trying to be the first to collect everything and have the town the way you want it.
that'' why i think a lot of you stop playing the game after a short while.
you already did everything in like a month, while i basically am just getting started, and will have more ( or at least longer ) enjoyment of the game, since i saver it, and i wait until it is Christmas to see what toy day will be like. ( or the other holidays )

but that is just me.
( and no, i'm not saying i am better than you for not time travelling, or anything like that )

 

[Envy]

I think time-traveling is a fast ticket to get bored with the game, but that's just my opinion. I actually don't care what other people do with their game.

I only care when I watch a video on YouTube and that person has time-traveled and has random items from other seasons. That makes me feel a little peeved I didn't get to see those for the first time myself. But the game has Southern Hemisphere, so there will be different seasons present at once even without TTing.

I just mean I was watching a video and an item clearly from New Year's showed up. I can't understand why people find that fun, but to each their own.

 

[Athros]

EDIT: nvm.

 

[mystery]

For me it’s because I used to in wild world and new horizons and found it ruined my experience so I try to avoid it in all forms for animal crossing.

The only other problems I see are when it’s used specifically to inflate what little economy this game has as long as people aren’t doing it with that sole purpose and respect that not everyone wants to know what diy will be released in the fall before it’s out in either hemisphere I can’t think of a legitimate reason anyone should care what people do on there own game.

 

[meggiewes]

I can't see why we can't be civilized without trying to actively destroy the other side. Besides, at this point arguing is doing absolutely nothing, not a single person has ever changed their mind and never will. We might as well be throwing away our time into a fire. Just let people have their own opinions whether it's for or against. Gezz

Actually, I have changed my anti-TT mindset that I had in New Leaf since NH came out. Probably because of debates in these types of threads.

 

[Mairen]

Actually, I have changed my anti-TT mindset that I had in New Leaf since NH came out. Probably because of debates in these types of threads.

I'm actually the same way. I don't like to go into a situation with the mindset of "only my way is the right way and everyone else is wrong and dumb!". While I do have a firm set of ideals and beliefs, I love it when I'm able to learn from others and grow and evolve as a person.

 

[0orchid]

The only part of TTing that could affect other people's game is inflation of the economy for people who use forums like this for trading/buying/selling. It's not a play style I find fun so I don't do it but why should I care about whether or not other people do.

 

[JustAWeavile]

I swear Anti-TT'rs are like those angry Karen's who attack the manager and then cry victim when they get tackled by security. Basically what I'm getting at is Anti-TT'rs will throw shade and make condescending remarks towards TT'rs but when the TT'rs get sick of it and finally tell them off, the non-TT'rs like to play victim and say TT'rs are the hostile ones. At least that's what I've noticed. TT'rs just wanna play how they want in peace and for the Anti-TT'rs to mind their business. But Non-TT'rs like to call self-defence an "attack"

 

[kasane]

play the game however you want, so long as you don't openly flex/brag about all the seasonal items that you get from tt'ing 6 months into the future. then again we are one month in since the release of the game, i'm sure that after march 2021 a lot of anti-tt people just won't care anymore

 

[JustAWeavile]

play the game however you want, so long as you don't openly flex/brag about all the seasonal items that you get from tt'ing 6 months into the future. then again we are one month in since the release of the game, i'm sure that after march 2021 a lot of anti-tt people just won't care anymore

I think people should just shut up and mind their business

 

[nyanicat]

I don't know how that is funny? But base on people response I can tell who a TTers and who isn't. In general non-TTers care about their villagers and other things because they respect their town/island. We don't see this as just a game, we don't mistreat our villagers. We cry when this game was announced and we play every AC game until the next one comes out. This isn't just a game for us, this is something else that is special. And it not just me, my steam buddies who are all huge AC fans feel the same way.

I’m sorry but I had to comment on this. Animal crossing has been in my life since I was a kid. When I saw the trailer for the first time I cried and actually screamed. I was so excited. I even called my local game store and stood in line during quarantine to get this game early. It means the WORLD to me. New leaf helped me out of my depression when I was getting bullied. And has allowed me to make many wonderful friends. I TT and I wouldn’t ever hit my villagers or do anything mean to them. And I take good care of my island. I have friends who don’t TT and some of them abuse their ugly villagers. All this to say you can’t make general statements like this and not expect ppl to get upset.

 

[-Blue-]

I have no problem with how people play games. Hardcore anti TT are just as worst as the TT who pick on non TTers. With that said, I have noticed the trading community is seriously inflated due to the way some people play. Hacking and duping have really screwed up the economy and inflated it terribly.

I mean no one bats an eye when someone asks for 30 NMT for simple services like a visitor on their island, some simple DIY, or some random piece of furniture/item. I don't know how this has become common, but this has really messed up the trading scene and you can't deny that.

TT I have no problem with. Dupers/hackers who borked the economy, I have a problem with. They messed up the scene for everyone to the point where they're forced to endure or scroll through ridiculous trades and demands.

 

[thelonewanderer]

I’m sorry but I had to comment on this. Animal crossing has been in my life since I was a kid. When I saw the trailer for the first time I cried and actually screamed. I was so excited. I even called my local game store and stood in line during quarantine to get this game early. It means the WORLD to me. New leaf helped me out of my depression when I was getting bullied. And has allowed me to make many wonderful friends. I TT and I wouldn’t ever hit my villagers or do anything mean to them. And I take good care of my island. I have friends who don’t TT and some of them abuse their ugly villagers. All this to say you can’t make general statements like this and not expect ppl to get upset.

I don’t mean all time-travelers because I just assume people know what I mean. I’m only against those that exploit the marketplace, not all time-travelers. But I do say TTers a lot instead of some TTers. I mention this multiple times in other replies so I just feel people sort of understand what I’m getting at. But I guess I should always mention some. It weird cause I don’t say “all” TTers which I would think implies that I just mean some but I guess that not the case.

I’m very much the same way as you, I was bullied as well, but I was more lonely than anything else. Having Wild World was like having an escape from the nightmare that is my life back then and now. This is why this franchise means so much to me. Though NL disappointed me greatly with the villagers personalities. But you are right, I do make generalization a lot (not on purpose). I just write what comes to my head. I do apologize if it seems like I mean all Time Travelers because I don’t!

 

[Stil]

I don’t mean all time-travelers because I just assume people know what I mean. I’m only against those that exploit the marketplace, not all time-travelers.

Than stop associating the phrase "Time Travelers" with "Exploiters/Cheaters".

 

[nyanicat]

I don’t mean all time-travelers because I just assume people know what I mean. I’m only against those that exploit the marketplace, not all time-travelers. But I do say TTers a lot instead of some TTers. I mention this multiple times in other replies so I just feel people sort of understand what I’m getting at. But I guess I should always mention some. It weird cause I don’t say “all” TTers which I would think implies that I just mean some but I guess that not the case.

I’m very much the same way as you, I was bullied as well, but I was more lonely than anything else. Having Wild World was like having an escape from the nightmare that is my life back then and now. This is why this franchise means so much to me. Though NL disappointed me greatly with the villagers personalities. But you are right, I do make generalization a lot (not on purpose). I just write what comes to my head. I do apologize if it seems like I mean all Time Travelers because I don’t!

If that is the case maybe moving forward when you write down everything that comes to mind just give a read through and try not to say anything generalizing? It’s just a suggestion you don’t have to take it. I just feel you can’t really speak on behalf of other people.

I can understand if you have frustrations with the game or community. We all do. I absolutely loathe the people who are duping items or buying NMTs off of eBay and allowing villagers to be bought at such a ridiculous price. And yeah there might be some TTers who might not do something you like or approve of but in my opinion it’s just best to ignore those posts and don’t give them what they want.

 

[JustAWeavile]

Than stop associating the phrase "Time Travelers" with "Exploiters/Cheaters".

Thank you

 

[Lokidoki]

...me I just don't want to play the tutorial on real time ever again. TT only hurts my turnip splurge rip 300k. But at least i can help others with Ants~

 

[Ananas Dragon]

I do see how time traveling is cheating but I personally have nothing against it, I like to time travel to kick out villagers and that's kind of it.

 

[Dewasa]

One way to look at it from an economy perspective, if there were no Time Travelers, wouldn't the cost of certain items be higher? Since the supply for said items will be less than? I personally don't TT because I think I'll get more frustrated at myself for not having everything perfectly situated. Right now, I can use the time gap as an excuse for my island not being done, lololol.

 

[wildbite]

The anticipation of a new game coming out or an event like E3 is often as much fun as the actual release date for me. I like waiting and having things to look forward to. It’s been seven or so years since the last Animal Crossing game. I’m taking my time to make the most of it. You only get the experience the game a first time, once.