Despite its laid-back vibes, Stardew Valley players are just as prone to bouts of hardcore gaming as their peers in games like GTA and Skyrim.
The game’s modding community often reflects this, whether it’s pumping out fresh files adding Pokemon to the valley or doing unspeakable things to grandpa.
Now, however, it seems one modder is begging Stardew stans to make a permanent choice between chilling out and approaching things with the kind of hectic zeal that builds empires.
The key to Stardew Valley is knowing when to go hard and when to go home
The first of modder Krutonium’s newest works is called “Stay up Late” and caters to the more energetic Stardew crowd, by removing their mandatory bedtimes.
As you’d expect, forgoing the allure of sleep will give you some more time to just get things done. Whether it’s a bout of early morning exploring or some frantic 3 am farming.
The catch comes in the form of your stamina. This will gradually begin to run out once the clock ticks past 2 am, making it a race against time to get things done before you pass out.
Take a break
Luckily, if you’re the type who prefers not to end up feeling like a zombie and cursing the day you were born, another of Krutonium’s creations might be more up your alley.
This mod, called “Take a Break”, allows you to stand still and do nothing in exchange for some health and energy regeneration.
It’s designed primarily to save you the trip back to grab a snack or go to the bathhouse. If you’re in the middle of some mining or farming and run out of juice, this mod has you covered.
However, if you’re just after a rest and a chance to take in the scenery, it’ll work for that too. As long as you make sure there’s nothing nearby to attack you while you chill out.
If standing is still too much work for you, one of Krutonium’s older mods called “Sit and Rest”, allows you to sit on a chair and engage in some sweet regeneration.
So, either kick back or adjust the matchsticks keeping your eyes open, but either way, the farming world is literally your oyster. We're too old for bedtimes, anyway!
Tackling the Skull Cavern in Calico Desert would be a perfect midnight plan, or alternatively, you could get to work repairing the community center with your increased spare time. Either way, sleep is for the weak, and Stardew Valley farmers have proven they're just as dedicated to their craft as anyone else.