THINGS I WISH I HAD KNOWN SOONER | tips & tricks | Animal Crossing: New Horizons

In today's video I would like to talk about a few things I wish I had known sooner in Animal Crossing New Horizons. These include tips & tricks about the gameplay and decorating as well as resources. I hope this is helpful!
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00:00 - Intro
00:39 - Choosing a map
02:42 - Houses on the beach
03:23 - Villager Hunting
04:41 - Campsite Villager
05:18 - DIYs
06:21 - Personalities
07:45 - Hobbies
09:12 - Stunting a tree
10:22 - The beach
12:02 - Pathing & custom designs
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17:45 - Treasure islands
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[@sparksby]

Is there something you wish you had known sooner?

[@Stoicslothe]

I wish I knew that fruits that are not native to my island give me more bells then the fruits that are.

[@k8sloane]

for the longest time I thought any tree sapling could be placed around it to stunt its growth, I wondered why my trees never stunted until now 😭

[@sidekicka7x]

Lots of great info! I have had this game for a year and restarted twice (I get bored quickly) and I didn't know I needed all of the different personalities on my Island. I'll have to keep that in mind for my next restart.

[@sunnyblossom_777]

@@Stoicslothe if you look at the nook miles achievement for selling fruit, it tells you this! so definitely recommend reading each card as you unlock them because they give good tips.

[@Stoicslothe]

@sunny your right I guess I should pay attention to the game more I don’t really read the information

[@lisaishuman]

Another tip: you can hunt for villagers before you build the first three lots. So the first few villagers that will autofill you can actually choose.

[@arielisvictoria9]

Oh! I did not know about this!

[@amymarkel6488]

That's what I did on accident but I'm glad I did!

[@boba.duckaroo72]

Omg genius

[@THESKYLEE]

How do you choose them ?

[@lisaishuman]

@@THESKYLEE When you get you first nook miles ticket from Tom Nook, you can also buy more (or get more from others) and then you can travel to those islands to hunt for the villagers

[@joshuastocker5714]

An important one you missed is that when you dig up bells, you can replant bells and grow a money tree that will have 3 bags worth the initial planting each. Known to work for bags of bells up to 10,000 not sure about bags with more than that. *Has to be in the glowing hole that you just dug up the bells from, not any hole will do.

[@sugoish9461]

Woah, really?! I'm a newbie but I wondered if there was a reason the hole looked different from digging up other stuff!

[@joshuastocker5714]

@@sugoish9461 Really. Grows like a regular fruit tree, but only one harvest I think.

[@sugoish9461]

@@joshuastocker5714 oh, well thank you! I've got to try that now next time I find one!

[@Anne-bk3ym]

WHAAAAAAT

[@CookieMonstersDead]

@@sugoish9461 if you have have harves island done and get Katrina and she gives you a good money fortune you can actually plant a money tree of up to the max amount of bells from a bag and I think that’s 99,999

[@108mle]

I’m super excited!! I got the game the day it came out but never got a chance to play after that…. Husband was super sick and 2 small kids…. Starting today though and this was such a helpful video!! Thank you 😊

[@Bommelle]

I hope he’s recovered 🥰

[@kimberlynaumann6412]

I hope he is better now!! :D

[@adammorgan267]

Hope things are going well now!

[@Wavvycaps]

Ahh I hope you’re enjoying your time on your island (:

[@shcheerchic1011]

Same 😅

[@g5twilightsparkle758]

Some important notes about paths: -Each of the in-game paths make different sounds when you walk on them. The shoes your character is wearing can affect the noises -Whether a custom path looks like concrete, water, dirt, plants, or literally anything else, it will make the same noise as every other custom path and it can’t be changed -In order to get custom paths to show up on the map, you need to put an in-game path down first and then put the custom path on top of that Hope this helps!

[@brittanybarkhousejackson4934]

this map tip is so helpful. thank you !

[@g5twilightsparkle758]

@@brittanybarkhousejackson4934 You’re welcome!

[@alysdexia]

Noise refers to nausea.

[@animalcrossingenjoyer]

I’m literally fuming I’ve put down so many custom paths without doing this. Literally building a whole city 😭😭😭

[@laurentevebaugh9393]

How do you put down in-game path first??

[@alyssa9854]

Tip: Towards the beginning of the game when Tom Nook gives you the plots for the 3 additional houses, he will pick your villagers for you unless you visit an island with your NMT and recruit the villagers you want that way. Be sure to invite those villagers before submitting the interior and exterior items for those houses or he’ll find a random villager to live there and they’ll move in the next day

[@bradyfledderjohn7597]

Hey one added note, I played just yesterday and had my neighbor picked beforehand. However, it is to my knowledge that you don’t have to invite them once you’ve seen them on the NMT island. You just have to make sure that they tell you “oh, so I have to talk to this Tom book guy about moving in?” They will ask about it on the random island, then once constructions complete they auto fill

[@LucyRoseUp]

Thanks I've met / traveled to my 2nd island so now met 2 peps but last one (cowpopstar) didn't follow me over yet and now on trip 2 & wo derung why Ed said same thing but didn't seem to be following me. Thx for saving me the headache! This was super helpful. This game is an unknown trip! The whole fact, that they don't tell you how the dang "happy home expansion" operates is mind-boggling! Lol It is a GOOD game, as you don't even know your playing; Ha ha TIL YOU ARE! Lol, I hope that made sense.

[@ladytanuki]

Hmm, I didn't know that about how villager personalities affect activities they do, so that part was definitely informative. I've had Reneigh on my island since the beginning and she was the only villager who ever just ran around the island randomly... I think she was the only one with the Play hobby I ever had, so that explains it. My favorite is the music one though, because I really like it when the villagers sing - especially with the ability to influence what they sing by playing music outside.

[@cfoliver4527]

You can also make the ones with the music hobby sing randomly by placing a music player by them. It’s so cute when they begin to sing along with the KK song playing. I get my tambourine and encourage them by playing along.

[@kiwigirlNZ]

I’ve ACNH since the beginning. I spent over 3 hours making sure I got my preferred airport colour, native fruit and flowers. Also, that things like the peninsula, resident services etc were the right size, shape, and location. It takes an insane amount of time, but it’s definitely worth it ! The only thing I wish I knew when I first started was much fun the lazy villagers are ☺️

[@cfoliver4527]

Is there something they do or a particular hobbie to look for in a lazy villager? What in particular makes you say they are fun? I have noticed that Dom who is a jock is actually more like a lazy villager which I like. Lol

[@onidarling]

Honestly putting the houses on the beach at the start of the game is such a good idea, because I essentially built my island around my villager houses and buildings which was pretty restricting.

[@kimberlymarciniak1751]

You can always move them to the beach and redo some things. If you are ambitious or bored. Plus, then you can move the villagers into different areas with "new" neighbors.

[@viv7677]

I just started (got it for Christmas, cried like a baby) and thank you so much!! Your island looks so beautiful!

[@andrea.dandelion]

Omg congrats!!! It's such a fun game. I recently just got back into it. I hope you have fun making and growing your island and everything! Welcome to the Animal Crossing New Horizons community! :D

[@viv7677]

@@andrea.dandelion Awww thank you so much!!

[@JameyLeanneCooper]

I got it for Christmas too its a bit annoying that its winter and full of snow

[@viv7677]

@@JameyLeanneCooper Haha yeah I agree!

[@julioalvarado8669]

SAME, ITS SOO FUN

[@maggiepeters5797]

Even for someone who's played ACNH since release, this is a fantastic video. I love your degree of calm & thoroughness 😊 thanks so much for this vid

[@missky32]

I was browsing through Pinterest for ideas for my island since I feel in a rut & came across this video and found you! You are brilliant with your islands :) now I’m binge watching your KZbin and definitely followed on Twitch so I don’t miss anything lol. Great work!!

[@leilaclarke7238]

tip: if you are shaking trees on the same island where you can easily acsess your museum, press B on your remote to run and run straight into your museum. The wasps will fly away and you are safe :)

[@cosygracegames]

Such an incredibly easy and quick way to learn how to make the start of the game less overwhelming! My sister just got that game and I was so lost on how to describe things like villager hunting and diys! Thanks! 🌱👏🏻

[@dove674]

I've been playing since April of 2020 and even though I know a lot of these things from watching and experiencing the game myself, this guide is still amazing. I used to use the fandom so much when villager hunting, though I've been getting kinda lazy and overall used to the villagers.

[@hellowgwen9325]

My best friend convinced & hyped me up to get acnh for christmas and she’s apparently having a blast helping me discover the game cause i am amazed by literally everything x) this video is super helpful, thank you so much !!

[@bella6295]

I got this game literally 2 days ago. Loving it so much. This video helped me so much! I never knew there was an app! Thank you so much. Also your island is beautiful ☺️

[@TrixTasha]

I’ve had this game for a couple of months now and this video was so helpful! I didn’t even know you could catch the wasps, I always just let them sting me lol :((( thanks for the tips!!

[@eloisethorne6472]

you can also run into the ocean if u wear a wetsuit!

[@TrixTasha]

@@eloisethorne6472 omg thanks for telling me, I didn’t know that either!!

[@TheDarthPinkie]

I didn't know you could run into the ocean. Nice tip!

[@amberschmidt2268]

I didn’t either until now!! Thanks!!

[@brendatowey933]

@@eloisethorne6472 I can never outrun them to get to the ocean

[@606krissi]

such a helpful video! I remember that I was struggling sooo much in the beginning, I could have really used these tips last year

[@Sonicgott]

I *just* started this game 7 days ago. It is so massively in depth, but it’s such a vibe. Thanks for the tips!

[@ellapagh2011]

I've been playing animal crossing for almost a year now and these tips are so helpful! I'm more of a casual player but have started to get more serious and this video gave me some really awesome tips :)

[@artcrylics]

As someone who's been playing since release, I appreciate this video! I learned a few things while enjoying a relaxing and well-made video!

[@tor8805]

Another tip is if you have a path and you want it to show up on your map, all you have to do is put some in-game path underneath it! I've used this tip quite a few times.

[@EIIy]

that's if the path isn't transparent but if it's opaque it's mandatory to have rounded or soft edges

[@lisaheeter3810]

This is an excellent tip!! And I've been on acnh for 2 yrs 😂 never thought of this

[@thompson2of42]

i’ve been playing for almost a whole year and i just learned sm about gameplay and basic knowledge about villagers. i didn’t know about hobbies and the certain villagers that are starters, along with the use of having all different types of villagers. i also did not know about the helpful apps people can use to track gameplay and the nintendo app to help with texting and emotes. this just unlocked a whole new world for me and i’m feeling like i wanna start playing again :)) so tytytyty

[@sparksby]

Aaah, this made me so happy! I'm glad I could help!

[@thompson2of42]

@@sparksby I have started playing again and I am enjoying playing sm more. I don’t find myself wondering in circles, and all of a sudden i can feel a progression even after already completing, a five star, year long island. I cant thank you enough. It feels like a whole new game :)

[@tasy4229]

I already got ACNH when it was released but had a long pause of playing. I just came back after 1.5 years and now playing everyday and watching videos like yours while playing makes it so much better!! I also just downloaded one of the apps thanks to you:))

[@SubwayBrat]

Basically the exact same situation here 🖤

[@PinkWera48]

same

[@bethann4830]

I couldn’t make out the app name for the brochure that lists everything you can collect, etc. Did you happen to hear what it is named, and possibly how to download it? Many thanks!

[@samaraunger]

This is making me want to get Animal Crossing. I remember playing the old one for the DS as a kid, the graphics have gotten so much better. Wow.

[@whitneykaye]

I have 1000 hours into the game and I didn't know several of these! Thank you! Very well done video 😄❤

[@moonprincesslizzy]

You are a good talker. I have played em all, but never even got "ok" at decorating. I didn't realize how bad I was until acnh. I love the content boom in this game. We didn't have internet growing up, and never knew anyone else who played the games. I never realized how much you could do. These videos bring me inspiration and give the game new levels of enjoyment. I weirdly ALWAYS get cherry trees on like every game I play purely coincidence haha.

[@RowenaEdits]

To make a perfect snowboy, put ten bits of in game path. Next roll the snow boys to be the same size big, roll one to the end of the path and it will be perfect💖

[@channahrose]

That makes no sense at all.

[@succubunnie]

I was 4 months into my island’s development. I deleted everything last night after seeing this video. I spent over an hour restarting to get the map and native fruit I wanted. I was honestly blown away at how much there was I didn’t know!

[@jdybum]

should i delete mine? how did it go for you? im already at 3 star and just watched this video so im thinking if i should delete mine too

[@deyanelynunezurena1671]

How can I delete it?

[@Kitty_H3ll0]

Tysm for the tips I’ve actually been wondering how to do certain stuff in the game even if I have been playing for a while

[@SALshaNoma]

I have been playing since day one but just recently decided to start a new island. I just wanted to say thank you for suggesting the app. It's a life saver! One of the things I hate in the game is not knowing what clothes or art I've already purchased. Now I don't have to keep checking the catalog.

[@yramat]

Me: “my island is so beautiful, love it” And me after watching this video: “my island is not as good” 😔

[@laurathetitan]

literally me 💀

[@lisaheeter3810]

Same 😂 her island is beautiful 😍

[@manuelab1055]

She has a mod acnh. She has bridges that you can only have with a mod one.

[@SalemtheSpider]

I just got my first campsite villager today, I ot so lucky that it was Raymond since I already wanted him! Anyway, these tips will be really useful, thank you so much!

[@pebblesthehamster]

This is the best! Thank you, and i’m so excited for Equilibrio!

[@aly6876]

ive been playing for since release but i’ve barely made progress due to constantly restarting so i feel like a beginner 😭 this video was extremely helpful thank you so much

[@willowlouise999]

I’ve been playing since Let’s Go To The City and you even taught me things I would’ve never known! 💗

[@idontwantahandlethough]

Thank you so much! I've had this game since it came out but am only just now getting around to it. This is incredibly helpful, this one seems quite a bit different from the previous games!

[@sparksby]

You're very welcome! Have lots of fun!

[@louisegoode3544]

Thank you for these tips! I have been playing since the start and didn't know half of these ❤

[@user-xk3iz3vc4o]

if youre looking for lets say the wishing star island or the moss/vine islands when you go on the kappn tours, dont do that by going once everyday,, instead when you reach the island, dont press “A” immediately to make sure kappn’s dialogue is still on screen and take a look behind your character. usually if its a wishing star island youll see a rock places in the middle of a 3x3 dirt patch, or if youre hunting for moss and vines you can see them immediately. only press “A” to end the dialogue if youre on an island you want. if its not the island you want, just close the game and restart it, then go on the tour again. (you can also press “B” while he’s singing to save time but i usually just let him finish cus the song is pretty cute)

[@-lovecassy_333]

Perfect timing, ahhhhh I love you soo much, thank you!!

[@actioncat5290]

Marshall was my first campsite visitor and he's been on my island ever since 🥰

[@Vidgmchtr]

I haven't heard that tutorial music in forever. I remember it getting grating after awhile, it being the only music you ever hear until town services gets up and running, but there's something nice about hearing it again.

[@skyler7430]

Amibo card sets are also an option for people who hate villager hunting. There are usually some dreamies or well liked villagers in them. I got Rosie and Goldie in my first pack.

[@kallie6331]

I also recommend that you try to shake your trees before getting wood bc otherwise the hives will drop and you’ll get stung

[@schrimply5980]

You posted this on my birthday! :D and around the time I wanted to get into animal crossing again so thank you for the tips!

[@jenniferk757]

I just found your videos and subscribed! Thank you for all the tips and game ideas (I'm going to watch the national park and 4 season video next!)

[@jakeverbeek]

OMG the acnh guide is everything i needed and have been wanting the past year and i only just found out bc of this video! thank you!!

[@sparksby]

Of course!! It’s been a life saver for me too! 🥰

[@dashcamandy2242]

@@sparksby Just installed it on my phone. THANK YOU! I've always made up spreadsheets in LibreOffice and printed them out, and making manual tick marks on the sheets to track things. As you'd expect, there are sheets of paper scattered all around, and I can never find my pen when I need it. This app will save me a great deal of inconvenience!

[@katiefletcher9603]

I’ve been playing since release but never understood the hobbies so thank you!

[@Trxll.tasha1]

Omg thanks so much I just got the game today and was kinda stuck but this helped alot😁

[@katelynkim-mulgrew2263]

excellent video - I hadn't realized about the nook points in all this time!!!!!

[@rebeccarunge73]

Hey sparksby! I’ve watched a lot of videos of „I wished I’ve known that sooner“ videos. I purchased the game April 2021, so I am probably am newby. But still this video had so much new information! Absolutely perfect! ❤️ You have a very calming voice, a beredt style, reporting with a hint of science. Please more of the background of your points. I am now a follower of yours 🤗❤️

[@gwyndyr32]

Wow I’ve been playing for nearly the whole time and learned new things. Thanks!!

[@Martix007]

Excellent video! I had the Nintendo Switch Online App before but I didn't know it offered a lot of things. ACNH Guide is interesting, however I am used to not using guides in games, I think es more fun this way, but right now I don't have much time to discover things and it has been almost 2 years since I've been playing and still haven't completed my critterpedia (just the fossils). I also didn't know about treasure islands! That sounds great too!!

[@summygummybear7499]

thank you for the video

[@rachelf9686]

I didn't know the ACNH guide app existed and I've been playing since launch! How did I miss this?! Have it now and oh my goodness it is so helpful! :)

[@lynnedaniele]

Omg i just downloaded it!!!!

[@ghostlevelzero7446]

Just downloaded ACNH, and this guide is super helpful. Thank you!

[@alexaflores6224]

I've been playing since it came out and have no idea how to stunt a tree, very helpful thank you!

[@zachryharp]

I watched like 6 different videos before this, this was by far the most informative and helpful one I watched, thanks!

[@naynayw]

OMG THE PAVING TRICK WHAT!!!! wow. Thanks so much!!! See through pixel what a game changer

[@malloryrohall4356]

Thank you SOOO much for these tips. I've been playing for awhile and I have NEVER heard of treasure islands!!!! I'm so geeeekkkeed about this!

[@rainiedash9225]

Thank you for this video. I love that you walk through considerations we should make and options we may not realize we have. So helpful for new players who want a general guide.

[@leahevehumphries]

I got the game on release day, March 20th 2020, I decided to stick with the very first island generated, and I've never reset my game ever since! I've had periods of time where I haven't played as much but I've just started playing it loads again, I got the DLC on release day as well and that's super fun, I still have a bunch more stuff in the DLC to complete! I can't believe my island turns 2 years old in a week and a day 🥺 it got me through some tough times in 2020, as it did for many people, I remember when all my friends would play it with me, they've stopped playing now but I still love the game and I'm still finding new stuff to do on my island all the time, I'm currently trying to craft every DIY recipe I own!

[@janincarabali2395]

this is so helpful, thank you. great video!

[@Medusii]

Thanks so much for this! Super helpful!

[@snow248]

Thank you Sparksby! This was very useful!

[@nescofiets]

@13:14 Ohw, I did not know this! But then again, I don't use custom design that often. Thanks for the video!

[@marlenathompson229]

Thank you! I love playing this with my daughter 💗

[@clarklandon9906]

This was the most helpful video I have seen. Thanks so much!

[@christinedemarco4390]

For the diys on your beach, it's two a day. One before 12pm and one after 12pm. It's the same for villagers crafting diys or recipes. So you can earn four each day.

[@ritas6972]

I don’t understand why I only get 1 bottle.

[@xSHiNELiKEiDO]

This was so helpfull, thank you! 🥰

[@nikadarko8439]

I'm so jealous of ur Island omg it's looks sooo great

[@lizrosetaylor5644]

So helpful, thank you

[@bidibidibombom562]

Thanks for the tips! Downloading the app :)

[@qriffis]

awesome video, i just started playing a month ago and i needed this

[@iipixiestic]

this is so helpfull, I dont know how much can I thank to you.

[@mr.misty-eyed623]

you may be the best animal crossing youtube-guider?? person??? ever I absolutely love your videos and these guides are very helpful

[@truegiles7426]

Omg i visited your Equilibrio island a couple weeks ago! I recognized your map when you pulled it up. I loved it!!!

[@sparksby]

Thank youu! 🤎

[@maryeisnauglemathews1726]

Thank you for sharing 😊. There's a lot of things that I didn't know.

[@mylotisk]

the nook link app was so useful thank you! my screen is sort if glitched (which makes it very hard to type) so the chatting feature is so so so useful to me!

[@theliavan9022]

WOW!! I've got over 450 hours but I'm starting a new island since I got my own switch :) I completely forgot what it was like to be at the start of the game lol so these were all super helpful!! Keep up the great work :D

[@mimi7754]

Same 😭

[@mimi7754]

I swapped to the newest Nintendo and I had to restart and I had AMAZING villagers 😭😭😭😭💀💀💀💀

[@theliavan9022]

@@mimi7754 omg I know right!? i spent so long getting all the villagers i wanted and getting to 5 stars... now the only person who benefits is my brother who owns the switch lol but at least i got my own now :) my switch is much cooler than his anyways lol😎

[@Shoppingbagtayy]

I’m downloading this game on my switch right now as I watch this video. It’s going to be my first time ever playing sounds like a lot but I’m excited to play. Thanks for the tips.

[@morganstoltz6036]

If you like to reorganize your pocket, you can hold A to move an object to a different slot

[@ManuelDornbusch]

This is a very valuable video. Every bit was helpful

[@arielr.5092]

This was actually very helpful and made me want to start over 🤣

[@jaeyah4418]

This helps so much thank you!

[@shoople]

i got pietro as my first campsite villager and lost my mind!!! i was so happy to get him

[@TheSmallsRVAdventures]

Thanks for the tips new friend. I always appreciate new strategies to help in gaming.

[@Luckydaloser]

This was very helpful! Thanks!

[@linneaangulo5815]

This video was so helpful! Thank you thank you thank you!

[@maxrobloxgacha9717]

super helpful girly loved it soo much thank you

[@dimitri8257]

also for those who have it, the happy home DLC, if you look on the beaches you can also find a message bottle

[@broify8520]

Yoooo the path to your house looks awesome just alone in a big cool river!

[@jennalauray1322]

This is the first Animal Crossing game I've ever played and I've been playing since last Christmas. I just kinda went balls to the wall with it without really knowing what I was doing and I kinda regret a lot of things but at least I've learned from it for when the next one comes out 😅 I did figure out villager hunting and have been able to get some favorite villagers like Chevre and Julian on my island but I wish I knew about it earlier. I don't think I understand how to get the apps though. I'm an Xbox player mostly so I'm kinda Nintendo-dumb but hopefully I can figure out out. Thanks!

[@Hello35879]

Omg tysm this helps me a lot :D

[@MadiStarlight]

Just got this game. Thanks for the tips!

[@novaselck7207]

Your island is so freaking amazing! I'm so jealous

[@NikoAmii]

Amazing video :)

[@taeyeonswife3885]

i got my switch and animal crossing game yesterday and I’m so excited 😭😭

[@laligaming220]

Oh you have Renée I have her too!🙂 she’s so nice. And you tips are super helpful