I have mixed feelings about Animal Crossing. I enjoy the new version as much as the classic Game Cube release. The multiplayer addition is a limited but fun addition. Exploring the island is relaxing, as is customizing your environment with a quirky set of belongings, but the whole mortage system is rather a grind.
This is why I have no compunction with hacking/cheating the hell out of the games I buy! My time is limited and I want access to every sprite!
That said, I don’t think I will use the “time travel” cheat until I get bored with the grind.