Fields of Mistria is an early entry farming sim that clearly pulls its inspiration from iconic predecessors that got here earlier than it: Harvest Moon/Story of Seasons and Stardew Valley. Whereas taking part in these video games will already offer you an concept of what you have to be doing in Fields of Mistria, there are some distinctive variations on this one.
Beneath, we listing some newbie ideas that we want we knew earlier than progressing too far in our run of Fields of Mistria.
Seize free soup on the inn for stamina and well being
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Every single day, you’ll be able to seize free soup from the cauldron within the middle of the inn to revive 20 well being and stamina. That is nice if it is advisable to prime your self off earlier than heading to the mines or should you simply want a small increase to complete no matter errand you could have set for the day. (There’s additionally different unlockables within the sport that you would be able to devour each day for extra stamina as nicely, however we received’t spoil it.)
Sure, do these each day quests
Adeline tells you to start with of the sport that accepting duties each day from the board on the town is essential, however we can’t stress how essential it’s, particularly within the early sport. These quests are usually fairly easy to finish (as they’re typically turned in with foragables and items it’s best to be capable of procure), they usually assist bolster Mistria’s renown. You need to construct up this renown as a lot as you’ll be able to, as you may get issues like cash and everlasting stamina boosts from doing so.
Forage every thing you’ll be able to, particularly early on
There are a ton of various kinds of foragables discovered round instantly they usually do promote for a very good chunk of change, particularly if you’re hurting for cash early within the sport. We suggest protecting at the least two of every foragable in case an NPC wants them, however you’ll be able to promote the remaining. There are foragables that develop in particular areas, indicated by a little bit sprout left on the bottom or within the water after choosing it up, however generally you’ll discover these things in random one-time areas.
Don’t create extra work than you’re prepared for
Days in Fields of Mistria are quick, and because it stands proper now, there’s no automation on your farm. No sprinklers, no auto-feeders, and no auto-petters, which suggests should you begin ranching tons of animals and rising a number of crops proper off the bat, you’re gonna spent most of your day tending to them. There’s numerous different money-making actions to do within the sport exterior of your farm, so don’t go too nuts proper off the bat.
There are spells and expertise that can assist you to together with your farming rather than sprinklers, however they don’t exchange full automation.
Bear in mind that you would be able to bounce!
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With the ability to bounce in a farming sport is unironically groundbreaking, so don’t overlook about it. You’ll be able to bounce into water to swim and even bounce throughout chasms within the mines. That little landmass surrounded by water isn’t really only for decor! You’ll be able to bounce within the water, swim throughout the river to it, and harvest these foragables!
Additional stamina within the day? Fish at your own home!
If it’s hitting late at night time and you continue to have a hefty quantity of stamina left one way or the other, seize your fishing rod and reel up some fish from the river in your farm. Fishing takes up a ton of stamina and it’s a good way to forestall your stamina from going to waste — particularly since fish can promote for a very good chunk of cash.
Additional time left within the day with no stamina? Craft and cook dinner stuff!
Should you’re having the alternative concern from above and also you’re all out of stamina with a number of time left within the day, head to a crafting bench and make some stuff. It’ll make time move rapidly and also you’ll acquire crafting, cooking, or blacksmithing expertise (relying on what you’re doing), which is all the time helpful.
Tooltips present tons of helpful data
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Hovering over your objects will inform you how a lot cash they promote for, however extra importantly, it’ll inform you if that merchandise must be donated to the museum. You’ll be able to see a little bit constructing icon within the prime proper. If it has this, then it’s required for museum completion and if it has a checkmark, it implies that you’ve already donated one. If it doesn’t have the icon of the constructing, then you definately’re all good — you are able to do no matter you need with stated merchandise with out worrying about it.
Chat with everybody you move
This can be a staple of each farming sim! Speak to all of the villagers daily to extend your relationship with them. You don’t must exit of your option to discuss to every particular person particular person, but when they’re strolling previous you, you would possibly as nicely chat them up.
Don’t simply slash at enemies together with your sword, research their actions
Reasonably than spamming your sword to assault, take note of the enemies. Slimes will bounce and stun themselves in the event that they miss, the lamps could have susceptible moments the place they’re not electrified, you’ll be able to slap again projectiles to critically hit these blobs — the listing goes on. Taking a second to check your enemies to counter them is a lot better than rampantly swinging your sword at them.
