My Dystopian City is FINALLY Coming Together!

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[@umbrellacrossing5064]

in my opinion, there needs to be a yellow-ish light source coming from the ramen stall because it will make it feel more cozy in comparison. also, whatbabout making a second level for the “shops” in the background, like maybe apartments? it doesn’t have to all be two stories either, just a couple. finally, if there are ramen items in the game( i can't remember if there are), I think you should put one in the ramen shop. take my words with a grain of salt!

[@umbrellacrossing5064]

by background, I mean in the background of the thumbnail, i forgot to write that.

[@EJPlays]

Oooooo these are great ideas! I love the light idea, i think i cut it out , but i was just feeling lazy and didn't want to source a ramen bowl 😂 definitely on my list when i revisit the site!

[@reneshasamuel6920]

see i was just thinking "light" but then I was like fire might be to much....maybe a lantern with custom designs?

[@Xina..]

4:17 You’re just toying with me now. EJ’s “Listen…” count is 14! And I absolutely died at “Tell the others!”

[@pinkcadillac227]

doing the lord's work, as always 😆

[@EJPlays]

Lmao i may or may not have left some in 😂

[@ashethetransbian]

Xina always checking EJ's listen count is awesome

[@emmadm826]

I love how real you are about how frustrating the process can be sometimes!! LOVING watching this island come together - it's like nothing else I've seen on ACNH.

[@JustCallMeMeghan]

I'm here for the sassy chit-chat and build all at once. This is why we love you EJ.

[@user65868]

Has someone counted the “listens” in this video? LOL love youuuuu 💕

[@Xina..]

Fourteen!

[@user65868]

@@Xina.. yassss thank you, queen! 💜

[@toad9964]

less than five minutes in and I’m just kind of “listening” to EJ rather than watching and he said listen like 4 times in a row so I looked up and literally read your comment. Amazing. lol

[@simsley5501]

Love this build! Idk if I can answer your question exactly, but if there was an angry noise/visual irl like they have in animal crossing, with the red light thingy and the noise and the person stomping, I don’t think I could take anyone who is actually angry seriously. I find the angry reaction in acnh so funny and cute!

[@emmarubacava]

My Merlin does the dribble and then shake his head and fling dribble everywhere thing too! It’s one of the reasons I love him 😻

[@anastasiab700]

Maybe cos i just watched mina le's video on the old money aesthetic but i feel like the rich neighborhood in a dystopia would cling to antiques and try to take care of them/integrate them with technology. Like as in "we need to maintain the mahogany chest we've had for 6 generations, our family has survived for 200 years no dystopia will stop us now!!" As usual i love ur builds and ur ideas!!

[@mamacat2049]

OMG This looks amazing. This looks so cool! Store windows make you feel like you're walking down a city street. I do credit you EJ for inspiring me to tear my hillside apart and building a castle. Tearing stuff apart and trying something different isn't in my comfort zone. Thanks for the inspiration

[@cmtmemeuou3465]

Aaahh I wanted to tell you! I was at my great aunts house, and what was on the tv? SURVIVOR! No no GREEK SURVIVOR! my god it was gorgeous. Everyone looked the same and spoke some language I didn’t understand, I was living🖤

[@crimebrulee]

when I zone out, which is a lot, I want a squeaky hamster wheel sound thanks for the video!

[@leafyliz3610]

omfg this looks so cool it doesn’t even look like animal crossing 😭👏🏼 that little ramen stall area is the best thing. also … i think it would be hilarious if when we angrily clench our fists it made a sound like in anime lmao

[@xcentrikveronik1894]

✌️😸 Hey EJ! Answer : I already make my own sound effects to entertain myself. But... Something to express my confusion would help. Like Hunh? or cricket sounds. I'd like to make a suggestion if it's welcome. I would move the Standing Electric Sign placed on the vertical street, to the entrance of your Ramen Shop. It would brings attention to the alley.

[@atomicalice0]

Ooooo I’d like to have a cute little star noise when I wink or a choir of angles every time I smile 😊

[@Ylurple]

i've been feeling the "push me" vibe. like honestly acnh. throw me around like a ragdoll. i feel like it used to do that but they like updated it or something bc it doesn't push me back at all

[@yammy6816]

This build and just ur island as a whole, is just 🤌💅 and again I love ur comedy ;)

[@TheArtsyGamer_]

This build has just been an incredible journey, EJ! I was not anticipating the rich area being the city, and I'm curious how the rich villager homes will play a part (a side residential area?). As for the answer of the day, because of my clumsy ass with glassware, I'd like the sad horn that goes wom wom woooooom as I look deadpan into the nonexistent camera and sigh at yet ANOTHER wine glass broken.

[@swiftfox8329]

Love these ideas! My storage is full because of you. If I could add a sound effect I would have an operatic voice song,”Ahhhhhhh,” like angels 😇 singing each time I had a good idea and a fart 💨 noise when I had a bad idea.

[@LBMLover]

Okay, so I would totally add the growl from Edward Cullen from the first Twilight movie (where he 'saves' her from the guys in the alley) to whenever I feel angry hahaha. That would certainly get the point across hahaha

[@mushymonmon]

I would add a 'BAMM!' Like in comicbooks when they punch someone out - For every time I sas someone.

[@jennawoods9465]

4:40 This was the best reference!! XD

[@fairycrossing9958]

I would add the cricket sound effect thing every time I stare at something pointlessly for like an hour

[@SaintAstra]

You know the noise in an anime when everyone is like, mad or disgusted or weirded out and there's the little shadow lines? that's what I want. So that whoever was dumb or annoying gets that noise and knows they're the worst at that moment lmao I'm super impressed by how this build came out tho! I wasn't sure how the display cases would work out but once you filled them in I was sold, it's so pretty in the evening. And I looooove the little ramen alleyway and the rooftop and how they're both accessible. Those little details make the build feel much more real and lived-in~ Maybe some scattered papers in the ramen shop if they fit? just to add to that more "back alley" kinda vibe.

[@kerry9576]

Love the build. And to answer your question; Transformers sound effect from the original 80s cartoon.

[@sleepylichdisease]

it's so cool to see how your city has come along since the start!! also the retro ice-cream stand backwards kind of looks like a dumpster.

[@ashtreemeadow2447]

This build is amazing it doesn’t even look like ac! And I would add some sort of angry sound especially for the villagers bc they’re so cute when they’re angry!!

[@anitastigall5327]

Omg...EJ! You are the absolute best! I found myself laughing out loud so many times! I've been having ACNH withdrawal since I went back to work 6 wks ago. And I decided to binge watch your videos today. I am so happy now 😊🤗 Thank you for being YOU!

[@kitsunejessie0405]

Ohhhhhhh yes! Waited for this so badly 😊 Listen! 😹 this vibes so much! Great work EJ.

[@victoriaoslizlo3761]

I think it turned out really cool. I thought you were going to put trash cans/bags in the alley, but the ramen shop is way cuter

[@elusive73]

Watched to the end (and LOVED every minute), BUT it's 3:30 am and my brain can't think of an answer to your question. Soooo...... yeah. LOL Thanks for all the work in the vid - it shows!!

[@LindsLovesHou]

Ugh I love for the stardew content and get so pumped when you post videos! I try to watch some of the streams but with work videos are just easier for me - I may have come for ACNH but you got me hooked on stardew and I cannot get enough

[@seeminglyerika]

Love this build - I love the rooftop garden area and the hidden ramen shop! As someone who lives in a city but not a large city like NYC, these are things I always think about. Uhhh I can’t think of a cartoon noise to add. 🤷🏼‍♀️ will edit later if I think of one. Lol

[@survivingstefanie]

I can not watch your videos without cackling and I am here for it. Amazing build!

[@rabberthughes3538]

Yay, this city area looks so cool! Trying to lay out streets and shop windows is always intimidating to me, so it's really neat to see how you did this. I like the little sounds that play with the "Smirking" and "Mischief" reactions in ACNH. I'd want those to be my sound effects for when I make a pun or other dad joke ("Mischief" could be reserved for the real stinkers).

[@ArstyImogenSky]

I would love steam coming out of the ears when angry. You stay you too EJ!!!! Loved this build. Felt your pain when you realized you forgot to put items in the cases at the top though.

[@jofielistrans]

i would add the vain popping its just so iconic :)

[@snailsneeze7597]

Heyy EJ it’s me renata!! when you said hi to me on the last live (the star dew live)that you had I was so happy!! Anyways the build was very very cool I wish I had your island lol ANYWAYS I send you a tangy hug xoxo

[@tournesun]

the kingdom hearts reference was PERFECT !!

[@britaki]

I want the sound that plays during the Bewilderment emote on Animal Crossing. Seems like it'd be really versatile.

[@yingliu9358]

I am loving this! Absolutely amazing! 🤩 It’s like an old citycore! P.S. the humidifiers are so great in the build!

[@NasukaStar]

Awesome build as always!!! If you could find a way to add the standup banners to the ramen area it would be absolutely perfect.

[@reneshasamuel6920]

agreed

[@pixiephix734]

Every time I wink? Hummm like Twinkely sounds :D - I haved loved watch'n you do this island but excited for the new Island you were talking about

[@that_tvhead]

I think having the vine boom sound effect everytime I scream or am surprised would be hilarious

[@cwork621]

Ok I love it. But I need you to add Ramen to the stalls at the Ramen place. Also the cities have construction scaffolding everywhere at 24/7. So you’re going to need to add that in your next city build. And I can’t come up with a sound effect because I’m not clever like that.

[@cyrynsong245]

Love the reference at 4:45! Did Jet die? You know, it wasn't really clear... Also, apparently, it's a very common trait in certain kinds of ND to have the best brain power at night. It's why I've worked night shift for over a decade. 😅

[@EJPlays]

Hahaha yeah tbh i long ago just accepted that i am my most creative between 9pm and 2am

[@Ylurple]

you should play what you wanna play. don't worry if everyone else is playing pokemon or whatever. just play the games you wanna play bc then your content will just be better

[@jadadabbadoo]

qotd: so you know in trolls during fixer upper when they go blink blink and it makes the little sound, i would add that because i do it all the time and i feel like no one notices

[@tealeaf_rice]

what an amazing area!! your efforts pay off - it looks SO GOOD! and love hearing you just talk about random things while you build too~ its such a nice chill vibe :))

[@musicismylove92]

So incredible, EJ! I don't generally love building illusions, but you're just a master at these now!

[@chloekelleher5234]

Well it’s 2 am, and all I can say is that I would add an audible “boi-oi-oing” noise whenever I notice someone attractive. If nothing else it would make me laugh and that’s enough for me

[@AlyssumCandyYT]

1. I make my own sound effects throughout the day so I don't think I'd need something special. 2. You are hilarious. 3. I love the build 4. I didn't know you could change the channel on the TV!!

[@Ylurple]

you can't change the channel at will unfortunately, but you could "kinda" change it for pictures or for dream addresses because it's based off of time of day

[@ajschlosser17]

Loved the video!!! Also omg congrats on 20k!!! I’m so proud of youuu!! Ive been here since 3k! :D

[@anastasiab700]

OH AND EJ I LOVED UR INTERVIEW ON HAKEN!!!!

[@saphirothplaysbad4708]

This is what I like about EJ in comparison to other ACNH content creators when they build.. He shows the ugly phase whereas others literally only show the pretty phase.. they don't show the thinking and stages..

[@isisperez7294]

i would add a little ding when people smile

[@emmarubacava]

I’d want every time I say “I told you so” an eardrum-splittingly loud air horn goes off! Because I am always right and everyone needs to learn this.

[@brieoshiro]

I do my best work in the middle of the night lol I'll try to go to bed at a decent hour and my brain is like, "nope!" That little ramen spot is so like where I live in Okinawa. There are so many restaurants in neighborhoods and in tiny out of the way spots that are super hard to find and get to. There's no parking and it's a pain in the a s s but the food is usually pretty good. A lot of the vegan places we find are in a house basically. It's so weird here lol

[@thatkidnic5361]

Amazing build as always! I think a few potted plants would be nice since nature is a luxury in the city

[@foufayyy]

I’m playing hades and Pokémon rn but I will pick hades like 7/10 times. I unlocked majority of the dialogue and I’m still having so much fun. Pokémon is great too but I feel ya. Hades is just so good!!!

[@leelat.6231]

The stardew vids got me back into stardew. I am loving it 😍

[@breakinfreee]

EJ, this looks great! Also hello! How are you? If you mean sounds in every day life I’d chose the aural version of 🥺 when I pout because usually when I pout I’m trying to be cute.

[@reneshasamuel6920]

yayyy new post!!! nice!!!! i vote yees to the build .... its giving me power..... its giving me rich daddy....... its giving m yassssss my cartoon thing would be th audience laughing when I break th 4th wall (seeing I talk to myself a lot)

[@edwardtheinsane]

If you placed utility poles in front of the string lights, would it cover the woody/cottage core parts? Maybe that would help?

[@coricooper1043]

LOL I'm obsessed with the unhinged 1am energy lol

[@oO0catty0Oo]

When did you hit 20k, child? Congrats!

[@phoebec2020]

I would like the cartoon scream 😱 every time I see people being rude to sales staff because they are different or from non-English speaking backgrounds. The “but I am not racist/homophobic/xenophobic” treatment that happens when the person is just being themselves and their true nature shines through

[@Khadii794]

That’s just sick thoo!!!

[@CobraCreates]

Oh I would absolutely add the angry anime vein to my forehead. The amount of times that would be used is not even funny. The city's lookin so gooooood, I can't wait to see Hippeax's stupid face wandering around in there. Also I don't wanna be "that guy", but maybe you should get Thomas looked at? Cats don't normally drool a lot unless they have mouth pain. But like I don't know your life or you or your cat so I could very well be wrong, and if so ignore me

[@Ylurple]

i started off liking daya and then i started disliking her and now i realize she's playing the villain and i like her again. i love having a good villain on my drag race. also yeah uk vs the world is wild, i was team stangina but now idk who i'm rooting for, mo heart being the lowkey villain was the biggest twist of the year for me lol but i'm kinda living for it. maybe i'll be rooting for my girl mo or for blu. i honestly lowkey like the allstars format, at least more than the as5 and as6 format, which feels like it has no stakes for the lipsync assassin. at least with a top 2 there are stakes in that lipsync. though the stakes are lower with no prize money. idk do we just have it be lsfyl????

[@MyFaves001]

The "pew pew" is a classic

[@LividArtist]

I would a slipperying falling sound effect to the fall in animal crossing

[@kemmes7997]

don't forget to ring that bell! like, comment, and subscribe!

[@shellyj.60]

The lightbulb sound effect every time I get an idea... Might be a good one to have 🤷🏼‍♀️💡💡 idk

[@LizSmiley]

Looks great!

[@teaganrp2806]

i love watching your videos and are so glad I found you! i love your build videos sm

[@Suzyx003]

Please I beg you to put a ramen bowl on the ramen stand. I would like to have a little music when I finaly solve a problem but that's more video-gamey that cartoony

[@acnh_alondra9435]

Was watching your bts on twitch, and can I just say the video turned out AMAZING !💕

[@soupy55]

Thank you for always being a lil stress reliever appreciate you and your videos :-)

[@isla.g]

i would sell my soul to have the pew pew pew thing tbh :')

[@Xina..]

Also…it’s “Why did he tell US?” to rhyme with “Abuela get the umbrellas.” But we don’t talk about that.

[@shinymagpie1268]

Listen! You're awesome 👌

[@bonjouritsready]

The must have sound effect is the Roblox ‘ooft’

[@marunii9062]

love vid today thanks!

[@ashethetransbian]

Sound effects: when i run it plays the acnh evening music

[@KevinoGaming]

I felt that pokemon comment LOL I have pokemon bdsp literally unopened and bought + downloaded arceus like 3 days ago and still havent opened it...

[@cozymackk]

i love it ej!!!

[@Friendly_VaultTec_Rep]

Blinking sound effect when I'm in disbelief

[@wolfie997]

Magical girl anime style noises when I pose.

[@dmwallis1]

what is that music?? its making me crazy! not the regular game music, but at the beginning.....

[@Iona729]

It needs a pepper barrrrrrr 😎

[@jbingbong]

"Listen" "Says nothing" pause "I still haven't said anything"

[@gABeLuvsProClub]

yay new vid

[@bailifer]

i'd like a 'dink' sound when i wink. not that i wink. but i would if it dinked.

[@stormo4925]

awesome build. you work you magic every time.)O(

[@literallylilz]

Good video! Also quick question, what treasure islands do you use? Just curious

[@EJPlays]

Mainly jobeefam on Twitch!

[@literallylilz]

Thanks!

[@jettplane5629]

LOL! the questionnnn hi discord 😍 id say a ding when i wink 😉✨

[@ashleenope3227]

Definitely PEWPEWPEW 👉👉

[@whenlexiwasthere]

Hello!

[@leonroberts8819]

🏳️‍🌈 That is my comment (we love you EJ uwu)

[@jettplane5629]

omg hi 🤩🥳