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I started playing Stardew Valley again and so I thought I would give some beginning tips if you’re new to the game or are having trouble. Stardew is available physically on the (paid links) PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. It is also available digitally on the PS3, PS Vita and Steam. So, let’s get started.
Build a Silo BEFORE Cutting Grass
Requirements:
100g
100 Stone
10 Clay
5 Copper Bar
Depending on the type of farm you chose to start with, you’ll probably have quite a bit of grass just lounging about. Your first instinct might be to take the scythe and get rid of it all but I’m going to tell you why that would be a huge mistake! If you plan to have animals, you’ll need hay to feed them. Want the easiest path to that hay? If you build a silo and then cut the grass, it turns into hay and is automatically stored inside of the silo.
My recommendation is to actually build 2 to 3 of these on your farm, perhaps tucked away where they won’t be of a nuisance to you. This way you’re ensured that all the grass you cut will be sure to turn into hay, as each silo holds 240.
Mine & Fish for Money!
It might be your first instinct to focus on your farm when the game begins but I can’t press enough on how mining and fishing helps you gain money quickly, outside of the farm work. I would water my crops and then go. Rainy days? Perfect for either of these. Yes, I do both of these from the start because money can be hard to come by at first when you’re waiting for everything to start up with your crops and you can’t afford any buildings or animals yet.
Focus on the Community Center
Optional
This depends on how you want to live in Stardew, because if you tackle the community center, JoJo Mart will cease and vice versa. However, if you choose the community center, plenty of amazing mechanics will open up. For example, for completing one entire section, you’ll open up something either on your farm or around the town. For example, if you complete the mining section, you can use the mine cart for fast travel.
Now this isn’t a simple task. A lot of these can take some dedicated time as they also involve waiting patiently for the seasons to change in game and busting your butt of during said seasons or risk having to wait for the following year. Examples of this would be such as crops or foraging. If you stick with it though, the rewards outweigh the time and effort in my opinion.
Conclusion
Hopefully these tips will serve you well as you begin your new life in Stardew Valley. Make sure to have plenty of loving animals, make friends and bring that farm back to glory. Keep an eye out for more Stardew Valley blogs in the future and until next time, happy gaming!
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