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[Dungeonmaster_Vee]

I 100%d my first file on a meadowlands farm after marrying Abigail, and now I want to start a new save file. The problem is, I can't seem to decide what farm type I want to use for this one. I want a more chill gameplay experience than my first save file, because for this one I'm gonna focus on decortaing my farm and making it look nicer unlike my 100% save file where I just wanted efficiency. Also, this time I want to do the Community Center route, because last time I did Joja really easily just by using that item ID glitch lol. I need your guys' help! Which farm should I choose for the opyimal gameplay experience?

 

[Terdin]

Look at the farm maps in the wiki and what's special about them. Can you see how you'd want to decorate one, pick that. Or maybe look at the various farms in the Valley Showcase forum for inspiration.

Farm Maps - Stardew Valley Wiki

There are eight different Farm Maps to choose from in Stardew Valley. Each map features a unique layout of the Farm, offering different benefits and favoring specific skills. Only one map can be chosen when starting a new game, and cannot be changed once selected.

stardewvalleywiki.com

If that doesn't help, roll dice to help you choose. If you don't agree with the roll, re-roll. Any farm map can make for a chill gameplay experience.

Myself, I picked the Hill-top farm map for a leisurely game after having ran all farm maps (apart from standard and 4 corners) to perfection, competing with myself to see how fast I could do it. I like Hill-top, but I don't know if you'd like it.

 

[Jayamos]

I think Riverlands is the prettiest and want to use it for my decoration-focused save. Like Hiiltop, it doesn’t allow for a lot of buildings, so that might enforce a chill save.

But if you like symmetry, that seems easiest to achieve on Standard.

 

[NextXander]

Forest, Riverlands, and Hilltop are all good options for decorating.

 

[FilthyGorilla]

+1 for hilltop, super chill farm to decorate, though with the more cramped farms like it and riverland you may be annoyed by the initial space constraints

 

[Dungeonmaster_Vee]

Look at the farm maps in the wiki and what's special about them. Can you see how you'd want to decorate one, pick that. Or maybe look at the various farms in the Valley Showcase forum for inspiration.

Farm Maps - Stardew Valley Wiki

There are eight different Farm Maps to choose from in Stardew Valley. Each map features a unique layout of the Farm, offering different benefits and favoring specific skills. Only one map can be chosen when starting a new game, and cannot be changed once selected.

stardewvalleywiki.com

If that doesn't help, roll dice to help you choose. If you don't agree with the roll, re-roll. Any farm map can make for a chill gameplay experience.

Myself, I picked the Hill-top farm map for a leisurely game after having ran all farm maps (apart from standard and 4 corners) to perfection, competing with myself to see how fast I could do it. I like Hill-top, but I don't know if you'd like it.

Thank you SO much Terdin XD

 

[NotSoSnarky]

Standard farm if you're looking for vast space. You can do different areas for crops, crafted items, buildings, and just plain decorating if you want.

I love the forest farm for the extra hardwood and forage. I love the Riverland farm, because I love to fish, and you get the free fish smoker

Hill-top is becoming a favorite for something more challenging.