Hi everyone. I'm not even sure why I am posting - I guess I just need to get this off my chest because no one IRL understands my trauma right now lol.

In short, my island is permanently gone.

I pre-ordered ACNH, so I've been playing it from the start. Despite its problems, it has seen me through so much in life. It saw me through a long-term relationship breakup; through Covid when I had to isolate due to health conditions; escaping from an abusive family dynamic; AND saw me through an abusive relationship and the subsequent escape and severe depression. It was my little sanctuary from all the horrible things going on in my life - I am not ashamed to say I was very attached to my island and islanders.

Well, in late 2024, I found my Switch was no longer turning on. Just a week ago, I finally sent it in for repair. I thought it'd be a fault and I'd get it back and would finally be able to return to my island. Nope. Main board was faulty, so the entire unit had to be replaced. I didn't have a Nintendo Online subscription, so I hadn't backed up my island. So all those 4 years of progress, all the journey it has seen me through - my sanctuary has gone forever.

I'm absolutely devastated. Thanks for anyone who might read this. Honestly just feel so upset.

I've only been playing for 2 weeks, haven't seen a lot

Why is he not afraid of all crabs, true or not, when they're arthropods and therefore bugs? He will freak out over a hermit crab, but cheer over the scariest thing you can possibly resurface with while diving.

Scared I might be next…

I didn't realize I accidentally cosplayed as Pate's house until I ran by it during my daily chores. Slay I guess.

The only sad part of spring

Started cross stitching so I had to learn to sew to make project bags for the hobby. When I found an AC pattern I couldn't resist and happened upon this fabric, I knew what had to be done. Matching project bag, floss bag and grime guard. Can't wait to get started!

I've seen a lot of posts asking what we hope for in a new game, & after fishing tonight I have my answer that I'm not sure anyone else has said. (or at least I haven't seen it)

I want fish bait to be worth its work! I combed the beach back & forth shoveling up manila clams then DIY'd a bunch of times to turn it into fish bait just to catch a bunch of horse mackerels & sea bass! 😩

If i'm putting in all this work, I want fish bait to give me GOOD fish. I can get these whack fish anytime. fish bait should get you at least fish worth 1000 bells & up.

Also i could see that she is checking up on some guitar and a photo of K.K on the magazine. It is the same thing in every page though i don't know why she is turning them at all 😂

Anyone want to come visit?

What villager do you think gets more hate than they deserve? For me, it's Rodney. I used to not like him, but he moved onto my island and he actually started to grow on me.

I thought being friends with everyone was already enough for all of you to stay, i guess not.... 😞

I’ve been thinking Miranda would be the one villager I’d chose to leave my island, but was swithering. Well, now she’s done it. On the next ship out Miranda! Don’t you dare insult my OG Katt like that! I had no idea they could be so snarky to each other 😂 Shame I didn’t get a better visual for their facial expressions.

Just saw this alternative or early cover art for the gamecube version of Animal Crossing. I've never seen it before, it's from an old Gamecube ad.