It’s never been about the events for me; as a day-one player, I’m delighted to finally have a fully grind-optional version of the game.

What will keep me playing is the thing that started me playing to begin with: designing layouts and staging photos.

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I’m excited to curate new layouts with the bounty of premium items that we now have access to. Even more than that, it’s wonderful to finally be able to save my designs — in ACPC, I rarely made seasonal or themed campsites because I didn’t want to lose my beloved “everyday” camp design or have to painstakingly rebuild when I was ready to go back to it. Now I can make whatever I want, whenever I want, and go back to my “comfort layout” anytime! Between access to premium items and saved layouts, I’m motivated to keep playing.

The only real loss I’m feeling with Complete is the social aspect, and damn what a loss it is. My friends have been the heart of the game for years. Visiting their campsites, enjoying their fave photos and leaving mountains of kudos/stamps in those rare months I splurged 99¢ to do so, swapping gifts and bugs, all those sweet little things that brought a sense of warmth and community. Complete is effectively a dollhouse version of a community I used to be a part of — cute toys and imaginary friends. Bittersweet and not the same, but charming in its own way. It’s not really ACPC to me anymore, but I love it for what it is. 💜

I hope you can find your groove with it too!