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 enjoying these video games will already offer you an concept of what you ought to be doing in Fields of Mistria, there are some distinctive variations on this one.
Beneath, we listing some newbie suggestions 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
Day-after-day, you may seize free soup from the cauldron within the heart of the inn to revive 20 well being and stamina. That is nice if you could high your self off earlier than heading to the mines or in case you simply want a small enhance to complete no matter errand you will have set for the day. (There’s additionally different unlockables within the recreation you can devour every day for added stamina as effectively, however we gained’t spoil it.)
Sure, do these every day quests
Adeline tells you to start with of the sport that accepting duties every day from the board on the town is vital, however we can’t stress how vital it’s, particularly within the early recreation. These quests are usually fairly easy to finish (as they’re usually turned in with foragables and items you need to be capable to procure), they usually assist bolster Mistria’s renown. You wish to construct up this renown as a lot as you may, as you may get issues like cash and everlasting stamina boosts from doing so.
Forage every thing you may, 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 whenever you’re hurting for cash early within the recreation. We suggest holding no less than two of every foragable in case an NPC wants them, however you may promote the remainder. There are foragables that develop in particular areas, indicated by slightly 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 in case you begin ranching tons of animals and rising a lot of crops proper off the bat, you’re gonna spent most of your day tending to them. There’s a whole lot of different money-making actions to do within the recreation outdoors of your farm, so don’t go too nuts proper off the bat.
There are spells and abilities that can make it easier to together with your farming rather than sprinklers, however they don’t change full automation.
Keep in mind you can bounce!
Having the ability to bounce in a farming recreation is unironically groundbreaking, so don’t neglect about it. You possibly can 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 possibly can 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 evening and you continue to have a hefty quantity of stamina left by some means, 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 an effective way to stop 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!
When you’re having the alternative challenge from above and also you’re all out of stamina with a lot of time left within the day, head to a crafting bench and make some stuff. It’ll make time cross shortly and also you’ll achieve crafting, cooking, or blacksmithing expertise (relying on what you’re doing), which is at all times worthwhile.
Tooltips present tons of helpful data
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 possibly can see slightly constructing icon within the high proper. If it has this, then it’s required for museum completion and if it has a checkmark, it signifies that you’ve already donated one. If it doesn’t have the icon of the constructing, then you definitely’re all good — you are able to do no matter you need with stated merchandise with out worrying about it.
Chat with everybody you cross
This can be a staple of each farming sim! Discuss to all of the villagers on daily basis to extend your relationship with them. You don’t must exit of your strategy to speak to every particular person individual, but when they’re strolling previous you, you would possibly as effectively chat them up.
Don’t simply slash at enemies together with your sword, examine their actions
Relatively 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 can have susceptible moments the place they’re not electrified, you may slap again projectiles to critically hit these blobs — the listing goes on. Taking a second to review your enemies to counter them is a lot better than rampantly swinging your sword at them.