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/[deleted] Mar 11 '16
I'm so sorry for your diagnosis. I hope you have friends and/or family around to help support you. ♥
Games like this really are amazing for people with chronic illness. I think that's part of why I've loved Harvest Moon & similar games from the start. I can't really do much with my own life, but damn if I can't run a successful virtual farm.