Now that players have had time to settle into their island homes, we have seen some really awesome ideas become reality. Players are finding innovative ways to make bells quick and decorate their island in some truly unique and personalized ways. Sadly, some players have also found out that there are things that you should avoid doing while living out their idyllic island dream.

There are several mistakes that players have already found themselves making, and we have been noting some of the most common errors. To help keep your island tidy while your getting started, we have made a list of several beginner mistakes that you don't want to make while playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

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Updated on June 30th, 2020 by Anastasia Maillot: After several months of being in the wild, it's safe to say that fans have really perfected the way Animal Crossing: New Horizons should be played for the best possible results. Considering that the game is dynamic and constantly receiving updates, some features are even bound to change or disappear.

Although starting over might not be an option for many players, it's never too late to fix some bad habits that people might still have. Those wanting to get more out of their game as well as players who are finally jumping on to the hype train for the first time should check these five additional mistakes people are bound to make when beginning their island life.

16 Don't Buy Art Too Quickly

One of the newer and major additions after the game's release was definitely the reappearance of Redd, the sly fox who sells art and docks his trawler on the hidden, secret beach at the back of the player's island. Along with him comes the museum expansion, which introduces a new area that showcases all the art the player has collected.

Redd does sell genuine pieces of art, but it's important not to splurge on paintings and sculptures that are actually fake. This is especially vital since Redd only allows the player to buy one piece of art per visit. So, make sure to check the real version of the piece online before buying a fake piece, because Blathers won't accept it otherwise!

15 Don't Forget About Shaking Trees

Trees are such an important part of Animal Crossing. Not only do some of them bear fruit, which counts towards one of the Nook Miles achievements, but they also carry some bugs that can't otherwise be found. Plus, having a whole host of exotic fruit trees is a fantastic way to make money.

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Most importantly, however, some trees will provide bells daily, which is why it's a good idea to shake every tree on the island once every day. Two of the trees will also drop a piece of random furniture, so players looking to expand their item collection definitely need to do this regularly.

14 Don't Splurge On Nook Miles Rewards

Now that players are well aware of how villagers work and how they can be invited over, it's even more important to actually save up those Nook Mile points for Nook Miles tickets. Each ticket is 2000 Nook Miles, so grinding for a bunch of them is a long process that's very tedious.

As such, it's better to start saving up for those tickets early on. Don't spend on anything that won't progress the game or unlock more features, such as the clothing items or all the island decoration items. Focus on getting all the necessities, and after that just buy tickets exclusively to get those awesome rare villagers.

13 Don't Play At The Same Time Every Day

The cool thing about Animal Crossing is that it's a pretty casual game that can be integrated into anyone's routine. However, the problem with that is that players tend to sign into the game at the same time every single day, and this prevents them from enjoying all the benefits and special features.

Not all creatures and characters are on the island all day all the time, which is why players should try to show up to their island twice a day, once during day time and once during night time. Otherwise, they might miss rare bugs like tarantulas and special characters like Wisp and Celeste.

12 Don't Ignore Events

Animal Crossing's seasonal events happen in real-time, no matter what people do. As such, time-traveling around won't really change much, and the seasonal events are only there for a short period of time before becoming unavailable for the rest of the year.

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Each event comes with its unique seasonal items, so it's best to take full advantage of every event. Otherwise, it's a long wait until the next year to get a DIY recipe or cool unique item that the player missed but really wanted to have on their island.

11 Don't Sell Your Fossils Right Away

Once you get Blathers on your island, you will earn the ability to appraise fossils. Like in previous Animal Crossing games, fossils can quickly earn you a large sum of bells when sold to the shop. However, selling your new fossil right away is a bad idea.

Selling a fossil before it's donated can make finding it later on a pain. You should donate your fossils first and wait to sell the duplicates. This will help you get your museum stocked much faster without you having sellers guilt later on.

10 Take Care Of Your Flowers

You may be trying to collect every item on your island for bells, or maybe you just hate the placement of the flowers. Either way, you should pick the flowers up with a shovel and move them to another area.

Flowers help improve the resident happiness of your town, which becomes an important aspect of moving your island forward later on. If possible, you should also avoid running through flowers as it destroys them. Garden with care to keep your island residents happy.

9 Don't Throw The Rocks Away

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At first, you may think that all the rocks scattered around your island are worthless or garbage. You'd think that' they're fun to throw into the water and that's about it. But in reality, rocks are an important part of crafting useful items, like the ax and several different types of furniture.

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You should try to collect and hold on to as many rocks as you can. Rocks are a harder resource to acquire in mass then sticks and can be easy to run out of. If you need them moved or have run out of safe place them in your home for safekeeping.

8 Don't Sell All Of Your Wood Right Away

Another huge mistake players have been making is placing profit over wood. Wood comes in three different varieties that will be randomly given to you when hitting trees with an ax. It is also an important part of crafting items and building up the infrastructure of your island.

Selling your wood off can have you scrambling for supplies later on, and unless you have Nook Miles build-up, you could be in trouble. There are even players offering larger sums of bells to gather wood from others.

7 Don't Pick a Restrictive Map

While this isn't a full-on mistake, if you know what you're getting into, it can stump many new players.

Some maps in Animal Crossing will be filled with rivers that will divide your island into several different parts. This means that you will have less room to work from at the beginning, and you will end up having to pay more bells to build bridges that connect the different pieces of land. This can also cause you to run short on things to do during the first few days.

6 Use Other Woodcutting Tools Other Than The Ax

Once you get your first full-fledged ax, you may think it will be easier to harvest wood than with the weaker tools. However, you're in for a shock when you swing for your third piece of wood and the tree, instead, gets cut in half.

This can be a quick way to make yourself run out of wood and frustrate players who were harvesting from a fruit tree. If you need to harvest wood, try using one of the lower grade tools. If you are stuck with a regular ax for whatever reason, then you will want to head to another island for wood.

5 Don't Try To Game The Random Island System

One of the biggest mistakes that players have already made is trying to game the random island system. While you can save and reset before using your ticket, don't do it right after you have already reached the island.

Shutting your game off will cause you to lose your Nook ticket, and the game will load you up back at your house. The same goes for if you need to suddenly shut off your Switch. Any items you collect will be lost unless you fly back home.

4 Manage Your Inventory Properly

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During the first few days of the game, you may find yourself with a small amount of inventory space. Whatever you do, though, don't get yourself into a situation where you need to release your catch.

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You can place bugs and fish on the ground both inside and outside of your tent. There is no limit on how many you can place, so you won't have to worry about giving up a new catch. Check your inventory when hunting or fishing to know if you need to empty your pockets.

2 Don't Place Your Buildings Too Close To Each Other

Another huge mistake players make is thinking that clustering all the homes next to the community center is a good idea. If you do this, you won't be able to move around your buildings in your town for a while but you will get more businesses.

If you don't want your museum being a long walk from your home, then you may want to do some island recon to figure out just how and where you want to place your buildings. You may be surprised just how limited decorating can be thanks to your closely nestled houses.

1 Don't Add Every Other Player As A Best Friend

You may be excited to jump on a forum to find other players to play with, but don't add them as a best friend. Adding players as best friends gives them more power to mess with your town. If you got a toxic players, you could find yourself with all your trees cut down or your house surrounded by holes.

Even with the generally wholesome community surrounding the game, there will be some bad players - it's something that, sadly, can't be avoided. Exercise caution when handing out the power to harvest in your town.

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