I got the new Animal Crossing for the Wii this Christmas. I had played the GameCube release before, and found it to be very enjoyable. Unfortunately, the methods by which letters were sent to friends that had their own copy of the game required extremely long and complex codes to be shared that were essentially encrypted messages. This was a neat feature, but one that prevented me from being very social with it. The other frustrating feature was that everything closed down at 8 or 9 pm, real time. Since I was not usually getting home from work until then, I was missing out on nearly everything that was available to do in the evening.
So, shortly after my time in the city of “Room 12” began, I had moved on. I ultimately traded the game on Goozex, knowing that the Wii version would make up for the shortcomings of the GameCube version. Now, having got the Wii version, I can confirm that I was correct. Citizens of the town stay out later, Tom Nook’s shop stays open later, and with the city available to visit from the early stages of the game, there’s always something to go do.
But the really big feature of the game is being able to visit friends’ towns. My wife was awesome this Christmas, and even though the Wii Speak/Animal Crossing bundle was sold out everywhere, she managed to find a deal on Amazon to get them both separately for the same price as the bundle. And I am so glad that she did.
Last night, I visited my friend Andrea’s town. She and her husband have been playing together for the last several days and (thanks to the fact that they got a 12,000 Bell gift from a reindeer on Christmas Eve), have  already upgraded their house and spent enough money with Tom Nook that he has opened a Kum’N’Go (okay, Nook’N’Go, but seriously, the parallel must be drawn). I visited her town for about an hour or so and spoke to her via Wii Speak the entire time. She didn’t have the microphone herself, but she plugged in her USB keyboard and away we went. She was so impressed with the way the Wii Speak worked that she decided she’s going to get one herself. And, never once did she have trouble understanding me.
Today I turned on my game to check my mail and an hour later I finally put down the controller so that my wife could create her character. The best part of all this is that when my son visits his mother, my wife and I will be able to play with him (assuming his mother doesn’t freak out on him for it).
If anyone is interested in coming to town to visit, my friend code is listed in the About Me / Contact page, but I’ll list it again here for convenience:
Friend Code: 3867-2149-5247
Town Name: Taurith
Come by anytime!
I am adding you, please add me. I don’t have that nifty Wii Speak though.. maybe that’s a good option for these gift cards! :)
Name: Bonnie City Name: Mrgtvle FC: 3695 4232 9827
I am adding you, please add me. I don’t have that nifty Wii Speak though.. maybe that’s a good option for these gift cards! :)
Name: Bonnie City Name: Mrgtvle FC: 3695 4232 9827
I tried adding you, but it says that your code is not valid. Can you double-check it and get back to me?
Also, I *highly* recommend Wii Speak. It makes visiting other towns so much easier.
I tried adding you, but it says that your code is not valid. Can you double-check it and get back to me?
Also, I *highly* recommend Wii Speak. It makes visiting other towns so much easier.
Hmm…hadn’t thought too much about this game but seeing your input on it makes it tempting. I really need a new Wii title anyway since I haven’t found anything since Smash Bros to catch my attention. Wii is currently lacking in choice gaming options as of late IMO.
The voice chat working well is good to hear. Wasn’t to sure how that would turn out since some of the other online(Smash Bros any better yet?) is hurting.
Hmm…hadn’t thought too much about this game but seeing your input on it makes it tempting. I really need a new Wii title anyway since I haven’t found anything since Smash Bros to catch my attention. Wii is currently lacking in choice gaming options as of late IMO.
The voice chat working well is good to hear. Wasn’t to sure how that would turn out since some of the other online(Smash Bros any better yet?) is hurting.
We just got this game late last night– so late, in fact, that I went to bed while the kids stayed up playing. I still haven’t gotten to play because the girls hijacked the game for a sleepover. HOWEVER, when I do finally get to lay eyes on Animal Crossing and figure the thing out, yours is the first town I want to visit. I’m so excited!
We just got this game late last night– so late, in fact, that I went to bed while the kids stayed up playing. I still haven’t gotten to play because the girls hijacked the game for a sleepover. HOWEVER, when I do finally get to lay eyes on Animal Crossing and figure the thing out, yours is the first town I want to visit. I’m so excited!
Well, I look forward to seeing you online. Drop me a line if you need any help getting connected with me.
Well, I look forward to seeing you online. Drop me a line if you need any help getting connected with me.
Eagleam, I still haven’t had any issues with Brawl online play, but I could just be one of the lucky ones. As for Animal Crossing, the only noticeable difference between on and offline play is when I would tell my character to dig with the shovel. Instead of just digging immediately, he twirls the shovel and then does it. This is likely to reduce lag for the person watching you dig. Not sure how it plays out with other actions, but I’m guessing it’s the same.
Eagleam, I still haven’t had any issues with Brawl online play, but I could just be one of the lucky ones. As for Animal Crossing, the only noticeable difference between on and offline play is when I would tell my character to dig with the shovel. Instead of just digging immediately, he twirls the shovel and then does it. This is likely to reduce lag for the person watching you dig. Not sure how it plays out with other actions, but I’m guessing it’s the same.
Well I am likely going to head down to the mall today and have a look, consider picking it up. Though the weather out side is frightful and not feeling much desire to go out in it. XD
Well I am likely going to head down to the mall today and have a look, consider picking it up. Though the weather out side is frightful and not feeling much desire to go out in it. XD
If you do get it, let me know your friend code as soon as you get out of indentured servitude to Tom Nook and I’ll let you come visit.
If you do get it, let me know your friend code as soon as you get out of indentured servitude to Tom Nook and I’ll let you come visit.
1333-1975-3901
Town: Muenlo
1333-1975-3901
Town: Muenlo
Kickass! I’ll be away from home for much of the evening, but if I have time, I’ll add you tonight.
Kickass! I’ll be away from home for much of the evening, but if I have time, I’ll add you tonight.
Since I can’t yet share it on Facebook, my friend code is 2707-5921-9130 – the lovely town of Calisee.
Since I can’t yet share it on Facebook, my friend code is 2707-5921-9130 – the lovely town of Calisee.
Adding you now.
Adding you now.
Also, Bonnie and Mandy, if you don’t mind, my wife’s friend code is as follows:
Code: 3523-6279-9542
Character Name: Leigh
City Name: Taurith
She’s been trying to get out to someone’s town, but hasn’t found anyone to do it with, yet. Plus, if she’s on, you can still get to my town through her, too.
Also, Bonnie and Mandy, if you don’t mind, my wife’s friend code is as follows:
Code: 3523-6279-9542
Character Name: Leigh
City Name: Taurith
She’s been trying to get out to someone’s town, but hasn’t found anyone to do it with, yet. Plus, if she’s on, you can still get to my town through her, too.