Animal Crossing: Wild World DS

Spruchy · Post by **Spruchy** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 7:58 pm

So anyone get it? Its pretty much the same as the gamecube version...except its on the DS and online play! Post your friend codes if you wanna check out each other's towns and stuff I dunno, havent played it online yet.

If anyone wants to add me and chill out my friend code is 3951.9773.8327 . If you have an extra net or axe for sale at your local nook's please please let me come over and be a mooch.

So yea post away!

Entr0pi3 · Post by **Entr0pi3** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 11:02 pm

Does it have the same neighbours than the GC version?
(if so, I must get it, if only for Gaston

)

... Seriously, though, AC sounds perfect for a handeld systems, since it's typically a game you'll play for rather short, daily sessions (and that way it's even easier to share stuff from the game with some friends - people are more likely to bring their DS everywhere with them, than their AC memory card)
I've heard some people were a bit disappointed with the limitations of the online system, however (like, you can't just visit anyone's town, you need to know their code - I understand the security reason motivating that decision, though...)
But most critics where positive, as the game is similar to the GC version, but with more everything, I've been told (except no NES games

). And activities like designing cloth patterns are made easier by the touchpad+styleto, it seems.

WaWard · Post by **WaWard** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 12:05 am

Impaler · Post by **Impaler** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 12:37 am

Tried it and didn't like it.

Calbrena · Post by **Calbrena** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 12:52 am

No NES games?

Anyway, guess I'm gonna get that as I need something I can play while commuting to work...

Alice:
[spoiler]Should we get a DS + Animal Crossing for Yuko

[/spoiler]

Entr0pi3 · Post by **Entr0pi3** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 11:44 am

[off topic]
The french version isn't out yet (will be released in march or april I think, along with the lawyer and surgeon sims).
But she might like DS+nintendogs? (or Zoo Tycoon ?

I don't know if this zoo sim is any good, but I love the idea)

Edit : forget about Zoo Tycoon - read some reviews, looks like it sucks - and badly, at that

(half-assed port of the PC version with a stupid interface)

[on topic]
AC is a weird game. It's more a toy (like, a dolls house, or a playmobil set) than a game actually (like the Sims and such). That kind of thing might not be everyone's cup of tea, but at least it's not half-assed : there is a lot of original content (basically, tons of everything to collect and trade and so on) in that software. Of course I know some people will be pushed back by the sheer look of the game.
But others should at least give it a try (warning, might get very addictive - especially if you enjoy doing things like decorating your house, or collecting butterflies)

I guess that AC-WW isn't compatible with e-reader either, is it? (and you probably also don't have your own little tropical island... Shame, there won't be any R'Lyeh island to visit from Arkham this time...)

Damien · Post by **Damien** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 12:48 pm

My copy should arrive on Monday

So many games I need to play

I think my Nintendoggies are officially dead

Impaler · Post by **Impaler** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 2:19 pm

Entr0pi3 wrote: AC is a weird game. It's more a toy (like, a dolls house, or a playmobil set) than a game actually (like the Sims and such). That kind of thing might not be everyone's cup of tea, but at least it's not half-assed : there is a lot of original content (basically, tons of everything to collect and trade and so on) in that software. Of course I know some people will be pushed back by the sheer look of the game.
But others should at least give it a try (warning, might get very addictive - especially if you enjoy doing things like decorating your house, or collecting butterflies)

Somehow or rather, I didn't like the controls. But I must say, typing letters is so much easier compared to the first one

Entr0pi3 · Post by **Entr0pi3** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 3:45 pm

So, how do the controls differs from the GC version? Do you have to use the styletto all the time, or can you use the D-pad as well? And how are the 2 screens managed?

Spruchy · Post by **Spruchy** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 9:06 pm

Entr0pi3 wrote:So, how do the controls differs from the GC version? Do you have to use the styletto all the time, or can you use the D-pad as well? And how are the 2 screens managed?

You can use the D-Pad and the stylus for everything and anything. Either one of those to move, hold B to run/cancel/pick up items, and A to use/talk to people. Y brings up the menu where you can manage your items, friends, etc. and X brings up the map of your town.

The bottom screen is what you control (your character and menu) and the top screen is usually displaying the sky unless your in a menu which then it displays your character. Top screen is pretty boring. but you can use the slingshot and shoot down presents on the top screen which is kind of neat.

Damien · Post by **Damien** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 2:41 am

Do the characters actally have something more close to AI this time round as opposed to a very simple and apparent personality system?

Spruchy · Post by **Spruchy** » Sun Dec 11, 2005 7:02 pm

Damien wrote:Do the characters actally have something more close to AI this time round as opposed to a very simple and apparent personality system?

Not really...

Damien · Post by **Damien** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 4:03 pm

$:\$
Mine should arrive today or tomorrow... or something

edeo · Post by **edeo** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 6:06 pm

How exactly do you keep your fruit tree saplings from dying?

Damien · Post by **Damien** » Tue Dec 13, 2005 12:57 am

edeo wrote:How exactly do you keep your fruit tree saplings from dying?

Water them

Damien · Post by **Damien** » Tue Dec 13, 2005 11:00 pm

HOw do you find out your friends code, im confused

Spruchy · Post by **Spruchy** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 7:42 pm

Damien wrote:HOw do you find out your friends code, im confused

Go to the gate in town and talk to the dog on the right.

Damien · Post by **Damien** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 9:15 pm

I found that out earlier. Hadn't bothered wandering there before that for some reason.
Anyway, I'll add you and post up mine or whatever when I play the game later

Damien · Post by **Damien** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 5:03 pm

MY FRIEND CODE IS 1031.4035.1646

Get's plz

edeo · Post by **edeo** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 8:21 pm

I watered the hell out of some cherries I planted and they still died...

Can't figure out how to get a perfect town rating either.

Anyway I think you need to post all your info, not just friend code.

Peter
FireIsle
4295-5791-9160

Calbrena · Post by **Calbrena** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 9:19 pm

Yo, my town has tons of cherries, when can we hook up? (it's Damien btw, code above)

EDIT: Chris is searching at the moment

Damien · Post by **Damien** » Sat Dec 17, 2005 1:20 am

I left it on for 3 hors and no friends

Damien · Post by **Damien** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 6:40 pm

Can I assume nobody here's playing this anymore then?

Sephira · Post by **Sephira** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 7:40 am

Just 'cause I'm fucking lazy and don't want to call Nintendo yet, anyone want to help me with my stupid USB WiFi thing?

Basically, it was working until either one of these instances:

1. My internet fucked up, so I phoned Shaw and they replaced my modem
2. My internet fucked up, so I phoned Shaw, and they fucked with my internet over the phone til it worked

This was in the space of one week, so I don't know which is was.

But, anyway... Put in the USB WiFi thingy, run the WiFi connection test on my DS. The USB is connected, BUT, I end up getting an error when it runs the connection test.

Also, as a side note, I have a router that is always causing a bucketload of problems.

Anyway...anyone want to attempt to help at all?

And, I checked the WiFi site with the error code (which I can't remember at the moment), and it gave me a bunch of stuff that...I really don't understand. I'm not that computer savvy. u_u

Damien · Post by **Damien** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 4:20 pm

I don't use that thingy so I can't help

I'll ask Entropie if she knows as she's good at this sort of thing, and also has Animal Crossing and the thingy (thingy is clearly it's official name

).

Sephira · Post by **Sephira** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 4:45 am

Thank you, Damien, and, eventually, Entropie. <3

And, yes, it's official name is the USB thingy.

EDIT: And, because I was unlazy today, the error code is 52103.

At the WiFi site, it gives me stuff that...I just don't understand. ;_;

Damien · Post by **Damien** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 11:54 am

I've passed your query on.
Please wait patiently

Sephira · Post by **Sephira** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 5:20 am

*hums, listening to elevator music*

Doo, doo doo, doo doo doo doo doo doo doo~

Kakeru · Post by **Kakeru** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 6:37 am

Sephira wrote:*hums, listening to elevator music*

Doo, doo doo, doo doo doo doo doo doo doo~

[offtopic]
how come you're never on AIM anymore?

[/offtopic]

So how is this game anyway... I was never really too interested in it, but mayhaps a few points about the gameplay might spark something?

Asaroth Larot · Post by **Asaroth Larot** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 7:21 am

Sephira wrote:*hums, listening to elevator music*

Doo, doo doo, doo doo doo doo doo doo doo~

Perhaps you should give in and call Nintendo
I dont know if I can help but tell me more about the problem
You have gotten on WiFi before you had to have your modem replaced right?

Did you try erasing the WiFi Connection information from the DS and starting from scratch? Did you try adding it again since the modem change might make the old connection information incompatible?

Sephira · Post by **Sephira** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 8:01 am

Asaroth, I love you. ;_; <3

*dances around playing Mario Kart with people over the world* Love, love, love~ <3

Thanks~ <3

My Mario Kart Friend Code is:

536934
095246

Now I can go get Aminal Crossing when I can find it at WalMart (I have a gift card > >)

x2

Asaroth Larot · Post by **Asaroth Larot** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 8:06 am

Oh you want to play mario kart?

I'll be in the lobby for a bit then

My friend code is

352247
751250

Damien · Post by **Damien** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 11:31 am

Mario Kart NOW
Animal Crossing SOON

You need to have finished all the chores at the start of the game before you can link up with people.

Entr0pi3 · Post by **Entr0pi3** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 7:56 pm

I enjoy ACWW more than AC so far.
Some random dialogs bits had me totally LOL. Like, one of the lines of the owl guy in the museum, about some fish from the abyss... Or some NPC making funny references to a famous Nintendo character, totally out of the blue. Or just some of the stuff some of them guys write in letters.
Also, the new accessories (hats/glasses/stuff) are really cool, perfect for cosplaying.
I don't use the stylet much for moving around, but it's really useful in menus (writing letters, selling stuff, designing stuff).
It's a bit of a pity the town are so "flat" in this game, but I like the way 3D is handled: the new perspective allows you to view much further (when looking north, that is).
And finally, the connectivity option is great. To bad you can't mail letters to other town (I think?) but apart from that, being able to visit (or even move to) other towns wirelessly is really cool (and convenient)

I'm pretty sure there are aspects of the game I still need to explore. Right now I'm just busy planting foreign fruits to make more money... Soon I'll invest in the turnip market! I'll visit other towns after I set up wifi at home (but why does that stupid USB thingy(TM) require XP to work?

)

Damien · Post by **Damien** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 10:24 pm

It requires XP

I'm liking and playing the game a lot too, on the way to work every day infact

I like how the fetch quests are reduced this time "delivering an item from a character to the person standing next to them is amusing the first few times but soon becomes a chore".

My town's going nicely but I need more fruit.
The big shop has a really fun extra in it

It'll be good to link up with people when possible.

Sephira · Post by **Sephira** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 6:36 am

Omg, Animal Crossing, get!

I caved and bought it at EB. :3 I'll spend my $25 WalMart card on something else~

Damien · Post by **Damien** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 2:58 pm

Nice

Tell me when you're ready to visit

Also tell me that your fruit isn't oranges or cherries

Sephira · Post by **Sephira** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 6:41 am

Oranges.

My friend gave me apples, though.

HOUSE PARTAY.

Calbrena · Post by **Calbrena** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 9:52 am

Gimme apples plz

Sephira · Post by **Sephira** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 10:36 am

When they grow.

They are still saplings.

Damien · Post by **Damien** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 3:38 pm

You give me apples, I can give you cherries and coconuts

Sephira · Post by **Sephira** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 7:24 pm

So what are all your infos? I'll at least add you. Then, if we never actually play together, we can at least do the awesome thing of turning on the DS and leaving the gates open. > >

Damien · Post by **Damien** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 1:57 pm

Damien wrote:MY FRIEND CODE IS 1031.4035.1646

What's yours?

Sephira · Post by **Sephira** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 7:52 am

I needs the name of your town and your character's name as well. :O

Name: Leeness
Town: Aquious
Code: 4682-1488-2745

Damien · Post by **Damien** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 10:32 am

you don't need the name of my town and character to register me, you can write any old shit, but for arguement sake I'm Shingog and my town is Esgee. I'm opening my gate now, gogogogogogogogogo

Sephira · Post by **Sephira** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 10:47 am

"For some curious reason, you cannot go out now. <86420>"

Damien · Post by **Damien** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 11:37 am

I'm getting errors now too. I had my gate open for an hour thn had to turn it off to save and go back in. Now it's telling me I can connect to therouter but not Nintendo WFC

I've saved a coconut for you and everything.
Anyway, Wednesday is my day off and I have no plans for today so just make it known when you want to try again.

Damien · Post by **Damien** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 11:38 am

GATE'S OPEN
TRY AGAIN!!!

Damien · Post by **Damien** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 12:46 pm

Okay, gate's been open for over an hour again. Guess it's time to give up

Sephira · Post by **Sephira** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 11:16 pm

And, wtf, my game keeps freezing whenever I try to go into my new resident's house.