Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town
If you're a fan of the farming RPG, formerly known as Harvest Moon, you'll be delighted to hear about the Story of Seasons remake, Friends of Mineral Town. This remake brings back the classic Game Boy Advance title with new graphics, mechanics, and quality-of-life improvements.
The game has made history for the series by introducing new marriage candidates and same-sex partnerships. Whether you're a veteran farmer or a newcomer, there are new features to explore. Here's a beginner's guide to help you get started in your new life in Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town.
How to start in Mineral Town
When you arrive in Mineral Town in your horse-drawn carriage, your first task is to clean up your overgrown and neglected land. Clear out any rocks and weeds to make space for planting crops. Selling extra items in your shipping crate is a good way to make a quick profit, which you can use to buy supplies and seeds for your farm.
Regularly check the shipping crate and sell items to the travelling vendor to keep your income flowing. If you need more room, consider stocking up on forage items like grass and mushrooms to build friendships with the townspeople.
Which crops to grow first
Clear your land of weeds and rocks before you start growing crops. Start with a small crop area to avoid wasting stamina. Watering crops can be time-consuming, especially in the early stages. Breeding chickens and selling their eggs is a good way to earn income. Mining for copper and silver ore boosts your energy and allows for longer working hours. Upgrading your tools is also worth investing in, as well as letting animals graze outside to save on feed costs.
Interacting with the townspeople
Don't forget to utilize the TV in your house for helpful information such as weather forecasts, tips, recipes, and festival reminders. The TV also provides information on how to unlock new areas, like the hot springs on the mountain, which can quickly restore your stamina during the day.
Upgrade your house regularly to increase inventory and tool space, and to gain access to a kitchen. With a kitchen, you can prepare stamina-boosting food, essential for working hard on your farm. As you progress through the story and unlock areas around your farm, keep note of any wood or stone you have, as these materials are essential for house upgrades.
Forge items that villagers love or like to develop better relationships with them. Villagers can help with important tasks like clearing weeds and rocks. If you lack time to complete these tasks, you can hire villagers to do them for you, but this comes at a cost.
Expanding your farm
When you first start farming, you'll have limited space. However, you can expand your farm as you progress in the game.
