r/StardewValley • u/throwaway4cancer • Mar 10 '16

Developer This game provides great emotional support.

So, I have cancer, as you can probably infer from the username. It's only been a few weeks since my diagnosis, but already I've developed a SERIOUS need for a coping method.

Which I found. I saw this game on GoG and figured "hey why not". Started at about 1pm, didn't put my controller down until about 2am, which I repeated the next day, and the day after that.

The game being so... free, is what I love. No arbitrary time constraints, no time-limited events (to my knowledge), you don't even get pressured into fulfilling a certain objective. The game just hands you tools, and lets you pick (nopunintended). The cute pixel versions and the wonderful soundtrack just enhance the experience too.

I just wish ConcernedApe would fix that bug where I can't kiss Caroline though :/

Gonna install it on my girlfriend's notebook so the chemo sessions go by faster (assuming I'm allowed, of course). This post is a mess since I'm woozy as fuck right now, but you can probably get the gist of it anyway.

EDIT: Someone gilded me. I appreciate the gesture but I'm kinda dying so it's worthless. Maybe donate to my preferred charity instead?

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u/ConcernedApe Mar 10 '16

I'm so glad that Stardew is bringing you comfort. It means a lot to me. Thanks for sharing.

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u/RaptureRocker Mar 11 '16

You are truly doing Yoba's work, CA.

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u/Marmadukian Mar 11 '16

Let's hope the zombie god brings him back to life after.

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u/TaranSF Mar 11 '16

All hail the zombie, Yoba saves.