sleepnaught
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Getting ready to just play the game on PC and be done with it. Tired of waiting on the Switch version. Absolutely no news this late into the year leads me to believe it aint coming out this year.
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Stardew Valley |OT| Resting Under a Harvest Moon [Up: now on PS4]
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Can't detect if this is a joke post or not, unless you live in some alternate universe where it's already December. Severed was announced the same day as it was released on the eShop. The release announcement of Overcooked was 3 days before release. And how would a dev tweeting a pic of a Switch running the game count as "no news"?
I tend to agree. As big as Stardew is, I think Nintendo will probably treat is as a standard indie release and it will be announce (at most) a week or so before release.
Agreed
And that person (was it a journalist I can't remember) tweeted how she was testing it too. It's clearly on the radar
Man this game.
Started playing with my GF on Saturday morning. We basically neglected our (real life) chores for the day and even neglected to do groceries, played for like 7-8 hours straight handing over the controller each day.
Constantly helping each other figuring out what to to, what to upgrade, what to buy. Time flew by. Saturday night we said we were not gonna do that again...
Until Sunday where we added easily another 8-10 hours, only going out for groceries and working out in the gym.
17-18 hours in one weekend, playing one day each at a time. Wow.
We have three cows named Biscuit, Muffin and Bubbles. And three chickens named Mufasa, Jigglypuff and Gimli, farm is shaping up real nicely.
Tonight after GoT we'll probably add a few hours lol.
Started playing with my GF on Saturday morning. We basically neglected our (real life) chores for the day and even neglected to do groceries, played for like 7-8 hours straight handing over the controller each day.
Constantly helping each other figuring out what to to, what to upgrade, what to buy. Time flew by. Saturday night we said we were not gonna do that again...
Until Sunday where we added easily another 8-10 hours, only going out for groceries and working out in the gym.
17-18 hours in one weekend, playing one day each at a time. Wow.
We have three cows named Biscuit, Muffin and Bubbles. And three chickens named Mufasa, Jigglypuff and Gimli, farm is shaping up real nicely.
Tonight after GoT we'll probably add a few hours lol.
Was the head of Chucklefish, SDV's publisher. He rarely tweets so I'm hopeful that it's coming soon.
Yeah, it can definitely bite down hard, but my problem has always been once you get your farm expanded and automated, and you run out of things to do other than routine maintenance, it lets go just as quickly.
But it's a hell of a ride when you're on it, and starting over with a new farm manages to capture some of that rush, thankfully. I'm hoping the addition of multiplayer and (hopefully) some new structures / crops / gameplay wrinkles gives it a shot in the arm.
Katana_Strikes
Member
Fixed the Community centre which was nice. Levelled up to 10 on each skill. Got a slime building getting built. Got my horsey and the greenhouse and wine cellar are cool. Just got into Fall year 2. Probably about done though with the game now. Feels like I've seen and done most things before everything starts becoming a chore. Money comes in pretty thick and fast now and have plenty of it.
Very much enjoyed my time with it. It has quite a lot of depth beyond its service and there's a lot to do to keep you occupied. Multiplayer co-op would have been a lot of fun I feel, so good it's coming at some point. Definitely recommended if anyone's on the fence like I initially was.
Very much enjoyed my time with it. It has quite a lot of depth beyond its service and there's a lot to do to keep you occupied. Multiplayer co-op would have been a lot of fun I feel, so good it's coming at some point. Definitely recommended if anyone's on the fence like I initially was.
There's a few upgrades towards the end that are money sinks, like the clock, teleportation towers, etc., but at that point you're pretty much done with the game unless you want to just keep tinkering with the farm to maximize profits and such.
I haven't ever messed with it but the Slime Farm is supposed to have some slime breeding system that might keep you involved a tad longer, but I know nothing about it.
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I put 25 hours into the PC version and ive been dying to go back. I really hope the switch version comes out this year.
Like Tom said, we're waiting to see if anything crops up in testing before saying anything further. We'll hear back soon, I have my toes crossed.
Fright Zone
Member
One thing I don't enjoy about this game is that it's not easy to switch between weapons/food etc instantly.
I keep dying in the mines because I get swarmed by enemies and it's stressful trying to run away while scrolling through your items looking for food to eat.
Edit: Just died AGAIN. Every time I get to around level 47 in the mines the bats just keep coming at me non stop from all angles and I can't switch between my sword and healing items fast enough to survive. Very frustrating, not fun at all.
I keep dying in the mines because I get swarmed by enemies and it's stressful trying to run away while scrolling through your items looking for food to eat.
Edit: Just died AGAIN. Every time I get to around level 47 in the mines the bats just keep coming at me non stop from all angles and I can't switch between my sword and healing items fast enough to survive. Very frustrating, not fun at all.
I usually rearrange the items so the pickaxe, sword and healing item are close to each other.
JetSetRadio
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Hoping for a good region price on switch somewhere. Had to avoid it at half price on ps pro. 
Food right next to the weapon. Problem solved.
Fright Zone
Member
Can you play this game infinitely, like to year 50 or whatever, if you so desired?
No trophy is missable right? If you miss something you can always get it the next year?
No trophy is missable right? If you miss something you can always get it the next year?
Annoying Old Party Man
Member
Every time I see a bump to this thread I enter and expect to see a Switch release date announcement. Every time I leave disappointed :-(
Tiu Neo
Member
Not sure on PSN, but on PC there is one achievement that is mutually exclusive with another, so you have to start a new game to get it.
You have to chose either doing the Community Center quest, or the Joja quest.
Other than that, I don't think anything is missable.
There is an event after the end of the second year, but you can keep playing after it.
Fright Zone
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There's a separate thread about Switch news, this is the OT, sorry for wanting to discuss the game.
Ah yes, I read about that trophy. I can just make two saves rather than doing two playthroughs though right?
Does it matter where I place beehives, coops etc? Can they be moved if I want to neaten up my farm later?
I love this game. It's like everything the Harvest Moon series should have become over the years. I've got over 100 hours on one character and 30 hours on another. The fact this was all made by one guy is astonishing.
Curious to ask though. was anyone else expecting
In retrospect not sure I was expecting that, but it just felt like it was building towards something along the way.
Curious to ask though. was anyone else expecting
a boss on the last floor of the mines?
You can't have two saves, no. Unless you manually back it up. But the decision is early in the game and it takes a long time to finish, so either way it wouldn't be too useful.
John Petrucci
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Currently running quite the successful jellies, pickled veggies, and aged goat cheese operation...also just chose Leah over Abigail after divorcing Maru. That was a tough one.
I don't think I've been this addicted to a game since Mass Effect 2, and I had never even played a farming sim before SV. Damn this game is incredible in so many ways.
I don't think I've been this addicted to a game since Mass Effect 2, and I had never even played a farming sim before SV. Damn this game is incredible in so many ways.
AlexFlame116
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So I recently got a used gaming laptop and it looks like it can run Stardew Valley. But I was waiting for the Switch version for the portability. Now that I have a laptop I've been tempted to get it on Steam instead so that I can mod the game.
What do you guys think I should do?
What do you guys think I should do?
Tiu Neo
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I don't really remember if you can copy your save, but if you can, you can probably do everything in the community center but one of the items, and then finish it in one save, and pay Joja on the other, I guess.
You can change where things are placed, yeah. Buildings on Robin, other things by yourself.
Beehives in special give different types of honey depending on the flowers close to it.
You can't do that. Once you unlock the first thing from the community center you can't go with Joja anymore. Unless they change it recently.
AlexFlame116
Member
I know myself. I won't ever touch the other version even if I had bought it. Plus money.
So I'm just trying to decide on which platform.
Tiu Neo
Member
I think they changed it on the last patch? I'm not sure anymore.
Oh well, then you can keep only one item missing from each mission, if that's the case.
So hey, this actually IS a Switch update post!
https://twitter.com/tiyuri/status/902553786618667009
@Tiyuri
Stardew Valley Switch is coming along very well. The last known bugs have been fixed and we're submitting for testing this week
https://twitter.com/tiyuri/status/902553786618667009
I am excite.
Triggerhappytel
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Wow, sounds like you had an incredibly productive first year. I'm almost half way through Fall but I've not quite made this level of progress. I've restarted a few times after reading up on tips and finding out the best crops, etc. I've been growing a little of everything each season, but focusing on large quantities of the most profitable plants (strawberry, blueberry, cranberry) and basically trying to keep 1 or 2 of everything for the villagers or community centre. I'm now just waiting on the next rainy day to upgrade my watering can to iron.
Triggerhappytel
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Almost finished with Fall now. I won first prize at the Stardew Valley Fair, and then bet all of my tokens on the spinning wheel, doubled my earnings and bought the Starfruit, or whatever it's called. I've upgraded to iron axe & pickaxe, and I'm waiting until Winter to get my watering can upgraded too, as there's no way of predicting rain for a couple of days ahead so I might as well do it when I can't grow anything. I've also got to level 85 in the mine, and it seems a fair step-up in difficulty with tougher slimes, skeletons and various new enemies. I'll see if I can mine enough gold ore to upgrade my watering can up to gold in Winter. Once all my plants die I'm going to put up some fences, rearrange my farm a bit and maybe if I have enough hardwood by then upgrade my house too. I also haven't really done anything with the Community Centre yet, so when Spring rolls around again I need to grow more of everything, and I've barely spoke to anyone so I guess I should start forming some relationships next year as well.
you don't need to predict a couple days ahead - wait until a morning when the weather channel says rain tomorrow - water everything and hand your can in.
Two days later, go collect it, then water crops - you only miss 1 day of watering, which is the day it's raining
Triggerhappytel
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Oh, my mistake. I thought it took two full days for upgrades beyond copper. I'll try that then. Thanks.
Fright Zone
Member
Nearing the end of my first year.
Got to about level 85 in the mines, got 9 five or more heart relationships, made quite a lot of progress in the community centre.
Just got my first chicken, and have started making jam/honey to see me through winter.
Upgraded all my tools to iron. Got about 40 items in the museum.
Level 8 farm skill.
I guess the rest of winter should be spent fishing, reaching the bottom of the mine, and progressing relationships?
Got to about level 85 in the mines, got 9 five or more heart relationships, made quite a lot of progress in the community centre.
Just got my first chicken, and have started making jam/honey to see me through winter.
Upgraded all my tools to iron. Got about 40 items in the museum.
Level 8 farm skill.
I guess the rest of winter should be spent fishing, reaching the bottom of the mine, and progressing relationships?
Do what you want.
Keep doing the mine grinding for getting loads of quality sprinklers, and whatever else needs winter for the community centre.
Preparing for year two in that manner will see your crop income explode being able to have 200-300 crops plus growing without needing to spend time watering.
Triggerhappytel
Member
I had a visit from a fairy last night who made a field of crops grow from saplings to full-blown overnight. That was a nice surprise! Don't think I'll read up on it though as these events seem like a neat addition.
Triggerhappytel
Member
If you discover floors in the mine between a multiplication of 5 is that layout and the ladder down to the next saved? So for instance if I go down to floor 89 but have to bail because it's getting late, when I come back will all the ladders be uncovered already to allow for a quick descent back to 89 again? Or do they 'reset'? I keep dying because I'm trying to do 10 floors in one go and when I get to 89 it's too late and I rush which ends up killing me.
Fright Zone
Member
I'm not 100% sure but I think the floors will reset... they're procedurally generated aren't they?
I always try and make it to an elevator (every 5th floor) before I bail.
Towards the later floors I was just doing 5 at a time each day in winter til I reached the bottom.
It's every 5th floor, so if you get down to 89 the lowest floor available via the elevator will be 85, but if you get to 90 then that's where you'd be able to go.
This applies to the Mine only, there's another location later that has infinite levels and no elevator.
Triggerhappytel
Member
Thanks guys, I managed to get down to level 100 in the mine and was surprised that it wasn't the bottom! Nearing the end of Fall now and I've just smelted enough gold ore into gold bars so I can upgrade my watering can and maybe another of my tools when the time comes. I should probably start building relationships with villagers too, as I've barely spoken to anyone! I'm also kind of looking forward to crops dying out so I can put down some paths and put up a wooden fence around where I want to grow next year's crops. Is it possible to move scarecrows?
Yes. Use your pick-axe on them.
Fright Zone
Member
I'm getting to the end of winter and want to start prepping for Spring but don't really know where to start layout wise.
What's the point of building paths, fences etc? Just an aesthetic thing or do they actually have a purpose?
What's the point of building paths, fences etc? Just an aesthetic thing or do they actually have a purpose?
Triggerhappytel
Member
I think it's all just aesthetic, but I'm sure someone more in the know can correct me if I'm wrong.
PandaPedinte
Member
Fences also blocks the grass spreading over
Triggerhappytel
Member
Well, I got to the bottom of the mine. I have plenty of gold ore for now so I've been forging that into gold bars and spent a bit of time getting Hardwood to upgrade my house soon-ish. I'm near the end of Fall but I didn't take note of timings and hopefully I'll be able to harvest one more cranberry growth before they die for Winter as that's coming out about 10k per harvest. I haven't really been selling anything except my main harvest this month as I've been storing everything in chests, but I have 8 chests and I'm already nearly out of capacity. Should I just keep building more, or do I get the option to build better chests with a bigger capacity later on?
I also tried my hand at fishing properly for the first time last night. I'm not a fan of how it works, but I am getting the hang of it. Does it become easier the more your fishing level increases, or do you just get the option for crafting more fishing-related stuff, and presumably to buy better rods, etc?
I also tried my hand at fishing properly for the first time last night. I'm not a fan of how it works, but I am getting the hang of it. Does it become easier the more your fishing level increases, or do you just get the option for crafting more fishing-related stuff, and presumably to buy better rods, etc?