“ want to watch what you might deem as a mundane activity, they’re excited for it because they also do that on their own island and they get excited to see the progress being made on stream anyway,” says FrankThePegasus. “It’s like being able to hang out with your friends but not be together.” “Because of the community we have in Discord we all ask each other for things and we can send them, it’s so convenient,” says LittleLegs. And that extends to off stream just as much as on stream. Streamers in particular have been able to interact with their viewers far more than before, through sending each other items, visiting other islands, and sharing dream codes. And that’s been exacerbated by lockdown, with many using the game to connect with friends, family and other players.
“And here we are 1,700 hours later, stream after stream, and it’s introduced me to so many more people than I ever could have imagined.” Community buildingĪs he alludes to, Animal Crossing’s social aspect is a major contributor to its success. “I never really anticipated the chibi cute art style would be something I’d be interested in,” says LittleLegs. Says Toph: “I’m glad that so many new people gave it a chance and that many of them did stick around! My motivation is simply my pure love for the franchise.”Ĭoming back each day to check in on villagers is addictive, with these three streamers racking up thousands of hours. “For me it was very much forcing myself to take it really slow and making sure that I savoured every moment of it.” FrankThePegasus. “I don’t feel like I’ll ever be done creating something beautiful and wonderful,” she says. For FrankThePegasus, the game is endless.
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