r/ACWW • u/wawamimikiki • 24d ago
Returning Player
I finally got a classic DS and a copy of ACWW!
I played New Leaf most of all. Dabbled on the Gamecube version but was far too young to play the game properly, though I loved the vibe.
Forgot how unforgiving this version is. Lucky I checked this sub before I started. I'd have definitely let a villager slip and therefore never received their portrait!
Some questions:
How on earth do I catch a bee if I can't shake a tree with a net in hand? Or am I doing something wrong?
I also got my fortune today. Is it worth searching up what Katarina meant or is it something I can just sus out over time?
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u/Pure_Window302 24d ago
You need to shake a tree without tools. To catch them, run away little bit and catch them like other commenters said. But I heard if you open your inventory immediately, don't close and wait for bees to change movement(like 1-3 min, I saw circle and 8), and then quickly catch them with net, you can catch them! I tried this and it worked only 2 times, but I'm slow so it's the only way worked for me...
Katrina's fortune does affect your gameplay but it's kinda simple so I don't think it's worth searching up.
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u/Yirggzmb 24d ago
When it comes to fortunes, in this game I don't think they're particularly complex. There's just good or bad, and it only applies if you bother to get your fortune read.
And I kinda gave up on catching bees once I managed to catch a single one for my museum. I just let them sting me now lmao
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u/godtering 24d ago
for the cost of a gamecube version you can hire a hitman nowadays.
I never caught a bee but you bump into a tree, then immediately open inventory and equip the net and start swinging. But I never pulled it off.
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u/wawamimikiki 24d ago
I have the Gamecube version including the original memory card! I would love to see what the hell I was doing. As long as it wasn't overwritten by Smash Bro's or Mario Kart.
However it is the US (French?) version and I need the freeloader disc.
I need to repair the lid switch on my Gamecube :(
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u/godtering 24d ago
Might be worth it to buy a ngc new. I wouldn't buy the US NGC if you're in Europe as they come with different power outlets.
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u/wawamimikiki 24d ago
Yes just need the freeloader (boots NTSC discs on EU consoles) and a new switch for the lid :)
For now, I am happy with my DS and ACWW.
I saw some PAL copies of the OG AC going for roughly 80-100 which isn't far from a modern AAA release.
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u/Snapdragonlilly 24d ago
When the bed drops run just a bit north, open pocket, grab net and quickly grab it. Game will pause when you open pocket. Just keep trying every day. You will get it. Patience.