IrishNinja
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how are you guys backing up, exactly? i saw the update said it could save to the SD now, then putting it on your PC or wha? didn't see the details on where to go for SD saving
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Animal Crossing: New Leaf |OT2| You Can Stack Fruit
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how are you guys backing up, exactly? i saw the update said it could save to the SD now, then putting it on your PC or wha? didn't see the details on where to go for SD saving
I'd like to know this as well. I want to take precautions.
the hell
I did Download Later with all of my games and didnt have an issue
there's no reason why that process would be any different. Whatever "rumor" came up from that seems completely unfounded and mere chance to me. You're downloading the exact same thing either way and the save is created the first time you play.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
I probably shouldn't be bummed out, but man, I'm kinda bummed out that fishing two old boots doesn't mean that you can wear them.
Huh; (Spoilers pertaining to the previous AC games and the Ables in particular): http://bradofarrell.tumblr.com/post/53240062537/oh-man-all-these-people-are-playing-animal
I used to back up by just copying everything from the SD card to my PC. With the new update, there's a specific backup function. Not sure how it works, though.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
Anyone wanna trade my kart and wario stache for other fortune cookie items?
the new function doesnt work with New Leaf
Just saw that. Boooooooo. Back to the old method, I suppose.
FearMyWrench
Member
All of this save data talk is making me paranoid. Plus, I'm on physical, so I can't even super paranoia back up every single time if I wanted to.
CheesecakeRecipe
Stormy Grey
I can see why Nintendo would have wanted a check on the saves so it could only be the last save it had logged but I think that's overkill for Animal Crossing.
That would make the news.
honestly i'd be more worried about save corruption if I was messing with the SD card by taking it out and back in every single day
I can understand it in theory, but Animal Crossing is a single player game first and foremost. It's not mostly multiplayer like Pokemon. I never really care about how people hack and cheat on their single player games. It's just their experience they're altering, not mine.
Ok, I'm done for the night. I'll be popping in tomorrow for more help begging. I should be able to assess just what I've lost after I get my shops reopened and visit the island tomorrow. Now, it's time for bed.
Mailenstein
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Homescreen > tap on downloaded game > tap on the arrow in the bottom left corner > backup option appears > tap on it > OK
Yeah I'm not a true believer of it, but I went physical, so..... Fingers crossed.
IrishNinja
Member
aw, having not played AC since the GC days, it was cool seeing Rover on the rain & him remembering it too <3
well, that sucks...so that means you cant restore save files from your PC > SD anymore either then?
well, that sucks...so that means you cant restore save files from your PC > SD anymore either then?
you can technically back up your save every day by copying it into your PC, but the next time Animal Crossing saves that old save is useless since the game won't register it
pretty much
Mailenstein
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That's why I said "downloaded game". Good morning.
If you turn off the 3DS before taking it out and putting it back in, the risks of corruption should be minimal. The only issues should arise if you take it out while saving.
And another note, my issue was probably caused by a defective card. I restarted and was messing around with it because it wouldn't let me save screenshots. It kept telling me it was full when it tried creating the SS file, even though it had gigs and gigs of space remaining. The card is now completely unreadable, even by a pc or recovery software.
just saying cause it seemed like he was asking about AC specifically
You can still copy everything and then restore as long as it's the absolute newest save.
my SD is getting kinda slower when it comes to taking/uploading pics but I assume that's the 3DS being shitty about their whole photo thing when the card starts to get full
basically it just takes a while now with the "loading" screen whenever the photo gallery pops up when uploading. Taken over 100 pics
basically it just takes a while now with the "loading" screen whenever the photo gallery pops up when uploading. Taken over 100 pics
Mailenstein
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It doesn't work for Tomodachi Collection or Dragon Quest VII either. There are quite a few, but yeah, AC is one of them.
SD cards get slower as they fill up, right? I'm pretty sure they do. Gets harder for them to find the open spaces. It also could be the photo app taking a long time to load up all your photos.
the only little advice I can give: I've had all sorts of Resetti errors when in MP, and I even had one occasion where the game HANG there when exiting a door in MP. It just showed me the door and the game playing but my character wasnt there and he wasnt opening the door either. Just a closed door, with no loading animation, no nothing.
I just left the game there for a good 2-3 minutes and eventually he came out.
so basically try to NEVER turn off your 3DS if something weird happens.
I just left the game there for a good 2-3 minutes and eventually he came out.
so basically try to NEVER turn off your 3DS if something weird happens.
FearMyWrench
Member
Oh god, 100 pics?
......... I'm looking at my New Leaf Screenshot folder. Almost at...
2,000
Helphelp.
almostheathen
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So hardcore.
IrishNinja
Member
damn, kind've a mess...just the digi version or carts too? still kinda wish idve gone digi for this one
also thanks OP/whoever for that face guide! i was just about to start lookin like a freak but went back for that smary-faced blue eyed kid, heh
noted! thanks guys
also thanks OP/whoever for that face guide! i was just about to start lookin like a freak but went back for that smary-faced blue eyed kid, heh
noted! thanks guys
Most of the time, the game should not be saving during MP, so you shouldn't risk corruption, Corruption should only happen if you turn off during a save. Still not sure what happened with Stats, but your advice still stands. If the game isn't hard locked, you should either complete what your doing or get kicked out with an error. If you do get hard locked, especially during a save, the best you can do is pray and hope you don't end up in my or Stats shoes.
well, im basing it on 160+ posts in here:
http://animalcrossingradcity.tumblr.com/
but a lot of them didnt make the cut
FearMyWrench
Member
well, im basing it on 160+ posts in here:
http://animalcrossingradcity.tumblr.com/
but a lot of them didnt make the cut
Ah, gotcha. I was looking at my folder of everything, not just ones which made the cut. I've been running my own daily AC thing over here but there's still a good 40ish screenshots per post which made the cut.
http://acnewleaf.com/
Ok, I'm out for real this time guys. See you pretty early tomorrow. I'll probably post quite a few town updates, as I have nothing better to do. Who knows, might make me feel a bit better. Haha. Man, I wish I could smash this accursed SD Card to bits for the pure catharsis. Sadly, it must get returned to Amazon so I don't get a replacement charge. I'll just have to take solace in it going through the RMA process.
InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
Anything I can do at night time when everything has closed shop? Since I keep getting errors while trying to visit other people it limits what I can do quite a bit. x:
IrishNinja
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added my code to the OP! also this Poncho bear is my new best friend
man im not gonna be a very good mayor you guys
man im not gonna be a very good mayor you guys
I really should get a new SD card and transfer all of it.
I've been using this Sony class 4 4GB now that came with the XL (bought it used just to play this game on release, i'll be getting a new one in October on a trip) and I have no idea for how long it has been used nor where it came from.
I guess it looks like a camera card or something, although I thought Sony had their own format for those.
The other thing that "kinda" bothers me about other, bigger cards is that most of the ones I can buy are actually mini-SD cards with SD adapters, and for some reason that strikes me as less reliable than an actual big SD card..
I've been using this Sony class 4 4GB now that came with the XL (bought it used just to play this game on release, i'll be getting a new one in October on a trip) and I have no idea for how long it has been used nor where it came from.
I guess it looks like a camera card or something, although I thought Sony had their own format for those.
The other thing that "kinda" bothers me about other, bigger cards is that most of the ones I can buy are actually mini-SD cards with SD adapters, and for some reason that strikes me as less reliable than an actual big SD card..
almostheathen
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2148-8742-7000 if you have room
FearMyWrench
Member
If any villagers are awake, try chatting with them and see if you get any errands. Also, you can just fish/catch bugs and store them in your locker until the shops open.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
My bohemian chick enjoying her cosy little pad.
Now she's learning to dress smarter.
Now she's learning to dress smarter.
lazybones18
Banned
Decided to enact a night owl ordinance, if only for midnight turnip prices. Hope all goes well
InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
Ah, sounds good! I hope I can do some more stuff at late night sometime later since my sleep schedule is all screwy.
Hours Left
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Ah, they switch over at midnight too? Does that mean you get three prices a day, or is the midnight price the same as the following morning price?
lazybones18
Banned
I thinking the latter just based on Nook n' Go turnip prices in City Folk: morning, afternoon, next day (morning)
IrishNinja
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i work nights, so i imagine ill be doing this for a while too...what are the differences?
Margie wants an item to put on top of her cabana table. Any recomendations? Do villagers get pissed off if you give them stuff not according to their tastes? What determines whether an item can go on top of a piece of furniture? I tried giving her a lamp but she said it was not what she was looking for.
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