Although Animal Crossing: New Horizons appears to be a straightforward game, there are some potentially devastating mistakes that players can make throughout their journey.
1. Choosing Not to Use Custom Designs
Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Custom designsNew Horizons Mistakes Made by Newcomers
It is one of the most exciting new features in New Horizons that it allows players to customize the appearance of certain ACNH Items within the game. Canvasses, dresses, and even clothing can be formatted with new designs that are inspired by the imaginations of the players. The desire to stay vanilla and stick with the game's offerings may be strong among some players, but refraining from creating custom designs may exclude an artistic point of view that could improve the design of an island.
The NookLink service is available through the Nintendo Switch Online App, and players can obtain designs from places such as Nook's Island in order to avoid this situation. Players can even create their own custom designs using the Custom Designs app on their NookPhone, which is included in the game.
2. Bringing a Complete Inventory With You When You Travel
Traveling with a full inventory - Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Mistakes made by new players
Nook Miles Tickets and the Friends feature have provided players with a means of visiting some of the world's most beautiful and unique islands. Aside from allowing players to hang out with their friends, the Tickets also allow them to visit Mystery Islands, which are almost-empty locations with a random Villager and a variety of unique features. According to the game's rules, players can interact with all of the islands' elements, gaining new furniture, recipes, and other loot in the process. This means that traveling with a full inventory is a big no-no.
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Players who intend to visit a Mystery Island should be provided with at least two to three rows of free inventory space before they depart. They will be able to collect loot without having to worry about not having enough space at home to store it all.
3. Purchasing All of the Artwork
Players now have another thing to collect, thanks to Redd the fox, in the form of artworks. Why? Because Redd only appears at specific times at the back of the player's island, seeing him is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. However, players should keep in mind that Redd sells both fake and real art pieces - and scoring fake art means Blathers will not accept the donation, resulting in a waste of money on their part.
Instead, players should always double-check Redd's offerings against how the artworks appear in real life before making a final decision. This is similar to a minigame of spot the difference, in which players must look for small inconsistencies that make Redd's items appear to be less genuine than what they are represented to be by the character Redd himself.
4. Following a Predetermined Routine
Having a regular schedule - Animal Crossing: New LeafNew Horizons Mistakes Made by Newcomers
To be sure, given the casual nature of the game, newcomers will be thrilled at the prospect of fitting New Horizons into their already packed schedule. If players continue to play at the same time every day, they will miss out on the majority of the exciting events that can take place on their island during their time there. A few Villagers, for example, circulate around the island at predetermined intervals throughout the day. Furthermore, players may miss out on special events, such as the appearance of rare NPCs such as Celeste and Wisp.
As a substitute, players should make an effort to play at least twice per day – once in the morning and once in the evening. The benefits of their island's offerings are enjoyed both during the day and at night, thanks to this arrangement. A great way to get into the mood for some of K. K. Slider's best tracks is to do this before you start playing them!
5. Ignoring the Concept of Time Travel
Mistakes made by newcomers to the game of Animal Crossing: New Horizons
For newcomers to New Horizons, the prospect of peering into their island on a daily basis may feel overwhelming at first. Indeed, the fact that the game includes a built-in mechanic that causes rocks and other undesirable elements to populate the island when it is left unmanaged does not help matters. Even worse, some Villagers may feel unappreciated and abandon ship - sometimes even before the player has returned!