There are a few places where language is used in ways that aren’t entirely clear, or situations that commonly cause uncertainty for the player. Some of the most common examples of this are described here.
Animals[]
Delivery times[]
While Mr. Kit's shop delivers most items instantly, some other shops on the island deliver at the start of the next day, which happens at 5:00 AM.
Names and tags[]
| Term #1 | Term #2 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Young | Basic | Term #1 is the adjective found in the name, Term #2 is the tag applied to the animal. The meaning is the same, and the tags change as animals age. |
| Adult | Pro | |
| Mature | Master |
Baked goods[]
Item sets[]
Most of the time when the player bakes with Allison Fisher, the 'exchange rate' is one set of ingredients for one baked food item. However, when crafting bon bons the player bakes a "set" of 20 bonbons.
Decor[]
Delivery times[]
While Mr. Kit's shop delivers most items instantly, some other shops on the island deliver at the start of the next day, which happens at 5:00 AM.
Item sets[]
Most of the time when the player crafts items with Jeremy Gruffle, the 'exchange rate' is one set of materials for one decoration item. However, when crafting fences the player crafts a "set" of 20 fences. Unlike crafting, fences can only be purchased one at a time from shops. Fence posts cannot be recycled with Francesca DuClaw.
Names and tags[]
| Term #1 | Term #2 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Curious | Ultra rare | Term #1 is the adjective found in the name, Term #2 is the tag applied to the item. The meaning is the same. |
| Mysterious | Epic | |
| Unique | Mythical | Term #1 is applied to some items in version 1.7 and below. In version 1.8 and above, Term #2 is applied instead. The meaning is the same. |
Fish[]
Names and tags[]
| Term #1 | Term #2 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Unique | Mythical | Term #1 is applied to some fish in version 1.7 and below. In version 1.8 and above, Term #2 is applied instead. The meaning is the same. |
Lantern[]
Differences: The lantern feature was turned off on consoles (XBox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch) as it caused performance issues.
On most game platforms, the player carries a lantern with them at night. This does not have the same effect as a lantern casting light into an area, it is simply a visual effect.
Plants[]
Names and tags[]
| Term #1 | Term #2 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Common | Wild | Term #1 is applied to some plants in version 1.7 and below. In version 1.8 and above, Term #2 is applied instead. The meaning is the same. |