Pitfall Beach Party

Last week, I made a new pattern showing some party balloons. I also converted it to a QR code for use in New Leaf and Happy Home Designer, so you can use it in those game if you’d like. Just see my QR Codes page.

Party balloon design in ACCF.

Yesterday, the clouds finally disappeared (for a day, at least), and I put my plan into motion. Tabby was right outside her house, so I started by trapping her there. My play was to have a pitfall beach party, so Tabby’s house was a good starting point. Maple walked by a minute later, so I squeezed her in too.

Next, I saw Static near town hall. He asked me for a new greeting; I told him to say “Trapped!” because I knew it would soon be very appropriate. After that, I started pushing him towards the party area. He was putting up quite a fight, though. When I saw Midge walk by, I had to give up on Static for a moment. I got Midge in the area rather easily, then I went back to work on Static.

It took longer than I liked, but I eventually included Static in the fun. The only other outdoor villager was Samson. I nearly had him pushed into the area, when I accidentally filled in the wrong hole. Static and Tabby nearly got out, so I had to focus on keeping them in. Although Samson got away for a bit, I eventually got him in.

In all, it took about 35 minutes just to trap everyone.

Static: Trapped!

With that out of the way, it was time to plant some pitfall seeds. Of course, this is always bound to happen…

Jeff, struggling to get out of a pitfall.

I left a safe strip down the middle of the party area, where I could peacefully observe the fun. At least, that was the idea.

Jeff stands amongst the pitfall seeds in ACCF.

Once I was done, I wanted all the villagers to go to the beach (to the south). However, they were having a great time at the party…just at the north end of the area. In fact, they didn’t want to leave!

Happy villagers trying to walk north.

They were so insistent about staying to the north that I had to take matters into my own hands. I had to push them to open up and truly enjoy themselves. And I joined in, too.

Tabby, Jeff, and Static in pitfalls.

They all needed a push, but we all had a good time. Whether they liked it or not. 😛

Here is a video of yesterday’s events:

I played City Folk again tonight, and the flea market was underway…although I didn’t really participate. I cleaned up some of the leftover party mess (used balloons on the ground around Tabby’s house), and I also took Clyde some more medicine.

Have a great day, and I’ll see you next time. I hope you enjoyed the video!

A Cloudy Week

On Saturday night, Opal told me that she’s prettier than a field of fireflies. Is comparing yourself to some insects really the new standard for beauty? Okay, if you say so, Opal. 😛

Opal: I feel so sad...for those who never see me at night! I'm prettier than a field of fireflies!
And I’m more handsome than a swarm of cockroaches.

Samson suggested a new nickname for me, and it’s a very spectral special name. J-boo!

Samson: OK, ready to have your mind blown? J-boo!
Ahhh!

Maybe it’s just because I’ve been playing a lot of Mario games lately, as I made my Mario’s Morning Routine video, but this is all that came to mind.

J-Boo.
J-Boo is my spirit animal.

I made some preparations for my next ACCF video, and I’ve been playing City Folk every day this week. I’m waiting for a sunny day to record the video, but every day since Sunday has been cloudy or raining. I know the rainy season will end on July 1st, but I’m hoping I don’t have to wait that long for one nice day. We’ll see.

Tabby had been asking me for some new clothes, so I bought her a military uniform at Able Sisters on Monday. I thought I maybe I could send her off to join the army or something. But when I took it over to her, she refused it! How rude!

Tabby: And this is... This is... This is...
Oh, just shut up, put it on, and join the army. Please.

Drift told me he planned on moving out of town, but fortunately, I was able to talk him out of it.

On Tuesday, Kabuki told me he’s really into watching soccer lately. He must be enjoying the World Cup competition that’s going on right now!

Kabuki: I tell ya, for a while now I've been just nuts about watching soccer.

Pascal was in town on Wednesday, but I couldn’t find a scallop to give him. But I still spoke with him to hear his words of wisdom. He said that ideals are single flowers planted in the desert.

Pascal: Ideals are single flowers planted in the desert, maaan.

Yesterday, Kitty asked me for a ladybug. I caught one for her, and she rewarded me with a concrete wall.

Kitty: Is this...? It IS! You brought the ladybug I wanted!

Today, I bought a sunset top at Able Sisters. Maybe wearing something bright and cheery will help with the cloudy day week blues.

Clyde came down with a cold, so he needed some medicine. I bought some horse pills for him, since it just cost a mare mere 320 bells. I galloped back to his house, and handed him the medicine. Hopefully he’ll get some thorough bed rest and be back in the saddle soon. 😉

Clyde takes his medicine in ACCF.

Virtually everyone has been saying “tweedledee” as their catchphrase, and it’s been annoying me lately. So when a few villagers asked me to change to something new, I jumped at the chance. Static now says “buzz off,” Opal now says “ol’ pal,” and Midge says “on Twitter.”

Speaking of Midge, I made a delivery for her, and she rewarded me with an old brick wall. What’s with all these hard walls as gifts lately? 😛

Midge: Um, I can give you an old brick wall. Please accept it with my gratitude, on Twitter!

And after selling some fruit and fossils, my bank account balance reached 32 million bells. I’m sure I’ll add to that over the summer, especially in July and August, when all the rare summer beetles come out.

Your current balance is 32,000,000 bells.

Okay, that’s all I have for now. But I hope to be back soon with a new blog entry and video. I’ll probably post the video the day after I record it… So if it’s sunny in Forest tomorrow, I’ll post the video Sunday. But it could take a bit longer if the weather doesn’t cooperate.

Have a good weekend!

First Bug-Off of 2018

The first Bug-Off of the year was held today, so I had a quick chat with Nat. He gave me a refresher on how the Bug-Off works.

Nat: And just to put some tea in the toaster, I'll give you a present each time you best the current high score!
Tea in the toaster? You’ll get electrocuted!

After I was done talking with Nat, Tabby happened to walk by. And sure enough, the stinky cat had a flea on her! I got my net out and caught the flea. That poor flea deserves better than to live its life on Tabby!

I caught a flea! Itchy itchy!

So I turned around and gave the flea to Nat. It only scored 4 points, which was well behind the current Bug-Off leader, Samson. Samson’s 56-point mantis was the bug to beat. But as I was still chatting with Nat, I noticed a butterfly fly by.

It was an agrias butterfly; I caught it and gave it to Nat as well. It scored 78 points, and put me in the lead! Nat gave me an exotic chair as my prize. It was kind of funny how each of those events just led into the next one.

Nat: And in return, I'll just help myself to your nice agrias butterfly. Yoink!

When I visited Drift, he told me he was too busy practicing with his extreme hockey team to clean up his house. He then asked me to slide my feet across the floor to pick up some dust. The problem is that his entire floor is all sand! I don’t think picking up some dust is going to help much.

Drift: Just slide your feet on the floor while you walk. Maybe you'll pick up some dust, tweedledee!

After making my rounds, I shut the game off for a while. But I returned after 6:00 p.m. to see the final results of the Bug-Off. My agrias butterfly held on to the top spot, and I won! I found my bug trophy waiting for me in the mailbox.

Nat: A 78-point agrias butterfly. By the king's crown! It seems that YOU caught this one!

When I was done, I switched to my two alternate characters (Guest and Scott) to clear out their mailboxes and check to see what they had in storage. I’m planning my next ACCF video, and I’m hoping to have it done in the next week or two.