Summary
It can be hard forStardew Valleyplayers to see anything in the Cindersap Forest at night, though there is a neat trick with torches that can replace the Glow Ring in the early game while giving the nearby woods a magical look on top. Thefocus inStardew Valleyis on farmingand artisanry, as tending to crops and turning them into wine remains one of the best ways to make money in the game, but the potential of foraging shouldn’t be discounted – especially not when starting a playthrough.
Foraging for wood is pivotal for constructing a barn, a coop, or even for upgrading aplayer’s house inStardew Valley, but chopping down trees in the Cindersap Forest is a quick way to drain one’s stamina, and even if characters come equipped with enough salads to last the day, woodcutting can easily take players well into the night, which is whenStardew Valley’s time mechanic comes into play. If characters don’t reach the comforts of their bed by 2:00 AM, they pass out regardless of their current stamina level, losing some of their items and gold in the process.
Taking this into account,Stardew Valleyplayers should not underestimate how easy it is to bump into a tree or bush when trying to leave the Cindersap Forest on time at night. This is ultimately what makes Rose_moji’s idea to place torches behind trees so useful from a gameplay perspective. Not only does it add a certain charm to theStardew Valleylocation, but it also replicates the benefits of a Glow Ring before players get lucky with a drop. The concept was shared on the mainStardew Valleysubreddit, where it received plenty of praise from other fans of the game.
A great thing about torches is that they require sap, a material inStardew Valleythat players often have way too much of in the early game. For those interested in decoration, torches can also be placed on top of fences, even though their traditional purpose is to illuminate the dark areas ofthe Mines inStardew Valley.
While the exactdetails ofStardew Valley’s 1.6 Updateremain unknown, ConcernedApe teased that the upcoming patch would bring several new crafting recipes to the game, as well as late-game content that expands on each of the skill areas. Though no release date has been given yet by ConcernedApe, the developer stated that he has entered a period of self-imposed crunch, implying that the update might be nearing release.
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You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!
