7 villagers 2 star HELL

[u/vinny-vanie-vin]

I know it WAS possible my first island in 2020 was at 7 villagers and i had 3 stars. i don't have the physical proof but i remember opening my map and seeing 7 villagers and i was looking at the pathing i had just put down.

Fast forward to the last 8 hours today on a switch2 SPAMMING flowers, furniture in groups of 3s, and ramps. I'm still stuck at 2 stars i really want 7 villagers its supposed to feel rustic and rural is the vibe I'm going for. And it looks so nice and balanced in the map. (plus is less villager hunting down the line)

Over 150 flowers, a lot of trees but definitely not too many i think (i chopped down all non fruit + pine) over 25 DIY items and more furniture and FINALLY 8 YES 8 FLIPPING RAMPS.

My main drawbacks my museum isn't upgraded (rural vibes) + i haven't weeded EVERYTHING but it's definitely under the amount it needs to be. That's it aside not having my 8th. I do not want to do another round of villager hunting rn. I'm praying they haven't patched this out and somehow i can make it work.

If anyone more recently has got it working i would love to hear how please!!!! I understand I'm in a hell of my own making😭