Finally, Valley of the StarsUpdate 1.6 has been released on consoles and mobile devices and is attracting many who were thinking about trying out the game. Although the game has been available since 2016, the changes made with patch 1.6 have revitalized the experience with a large number of changes, including even the addition of a new type of farm. This cozy farming and living simulator is getting a lot of attention again with the update, prompting some people to pick up the game for perhaps the first time.
Valley of the Stars has become such a well-known game that it can be difficult for new players to approach. Due to this, Conscious_Contact_21 started a Reddit thread asking what advice other players would give for those entering the game for the first time. In just one day, the post received almost 700 comments, opening up a huge discussion about what to do and what to avoid.
While it is a cozy experience at its core, there are many things for one to learn which can make it easier to make some mistakes occasionally. Making mistakes is not the end of the world, but it can cause some frustration.
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Tips for players just starting out
No one is expected to do theirs Valley of the Stars turn into a masterpiece, especially the first time they play, but with the tips collected in this Reddit thread, people can at least avoid some of others’ biggest regrets. Useful information on saving basic resources, feeding livestock, focusing on crops first, and even putting hats on pets fill in the forum. At the top of the list is the advice not to cut all the grass before building the Silo, as this grass can turn into valuable hay.
Of course, several responses were humorous yet true warnings about how easy it is to get sucked into the Valley of the Stars experience, like this comment from wild.
Many people agree with the statement that once a person becomes addicted to Valley of the Starscan take up a lot of a person’s free time. Although several have also written about lamenting how they would initially be overwhelmed as the seasons passed. It’s always important to remember that the goal is to be a relaxing game and that the seasons will return soon.
Our opinion: Stardew Valley is almost better after making a mistake
Learning through trial and error can lead to some fun situations
It can be extremely helpful to take other people’s advice before playing a game like Valley of the Starshowever, sometimes making mistakes can lead to the best experience. Following everything said in threads like the one above, or even on the wiki, can take the fun out of the experimental nature of the game. Sometimes making a mistake in your farm layout or even your dialogue choices with NPCs can lead to memorable and sometimes hilarious results. Even something as small as having a villager catch you digging through trash leads to some funny interactions where these characters’ personalities shine. And no matter what happens, players can always start over or change things.
Personally, I think the best advice is to warn not to let the passage of time spoil the fun the game can offer. Just like in the real world, I can get focused on my to-do list and stress about not having enough hours in the day, when in fact it’s much more meaningful to enjoy the trip, whether it’s Valley of the Starsor in real life.
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Source: Conscious_Contact_21/Reddit, wild/Reddit