Booted up Stardew Valley just to relax… and here I am 4 hours later, still farming. This game is magic

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Started playing Stardew just to unwind, but now it’s hours later, and I’m still here tending to my crops. Something about this game just hooks you.
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I think I might finally give this a shot.

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Vern said:
I think I might finally give this a shot.

If you like chill, no-pressure games, there’s so many ways to play.

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Hadi said:

Vern said:
I think I might finally give this a shot.

If you like chill, no-pressure games, there’s so many ways to play.

I’m great at making chill games stressful for myself.

I always try to play perfectly, but it makes Stardew way harder than it needs to be. I usually end up just hiding out in the caves.

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@Hadi
Haha, appreciate you, cave dweller! Us surface folks salute you for your mining efforts.

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Hadi said:
@Hadi
Haha, appreciate you, cave dweller! Us surface folks salute you for your mining efforts.

Same! I just stick to the river or beach, fishing all day. Everyone doing their own thing makes multiplayer feel like a real village.

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@Hale
Exactly! Love that about multiplayer.

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@Hale
Wait, there’s multiplayer in Stardew? How do I play with others?

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Hadi said:
@Hadi
Haha, appreciate you, cave dweller! Us surface folks salute you for your mining efforts.

Meanwhile, my whole farm’s in shambles, and I’m just grinding in the caves forever :joy:

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Yeah, and it keeps you up late too!

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Luca said:
Yeah, and it keeps you up late too!

Sleep can wait till I’m done farming!

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Luca said:
Yeah, and it keeps you up late too!

Sleep is temporary… farming is forever!

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It’s just a peaceful game.

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Dale said:
It’s just a peaceful game.

Exactly what I need sometimes, you feel me?

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Hadi said:

Dale said:
It’s just a peaceful game.

Exactly what I need sometimes, you feel me?

Wild to think one person made this game, mostly just to share his music with people.

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I’d love to know how others play! For me, I get super stressed trying to manage the time, energy, and everything else.

I remember sprinting to the docks to fish at dawn, rushing back to water plants, and then hurrying off to mine.

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@Denver
Same here! I’ve tried to play twice, but I got stressed and gave up. Watching others play looks so calming, though.

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The art style in this game is amazing.

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Laken said:
The art style in this game is amazing.

Right? It’s just so nice to look at. A true work of art.

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This game just pulls you in. Next thing you know, hours have flown by, and you’re deep in the farming life.