Chris Drumm-Contributor

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December, 2022
Bachelor's degree in English writing
RPG, Strategy, Indie
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About Chris Drumm

Chris Drumm is a lifelong gamer with a BA in English writing and years of experience writing articles and news online. He's played hundreds of games in dozens of genres, enjoyed them all, and put more than a few playthroughs on YouTube under the user name ThreadbareInc.

Proudest Gaming Achievement

Chris created a semi-popular Let's Play of Deus Ex that delved deep into both the game and its themes. Search for "Deus Ex: The Lecture Series" on YouTube to learn more.

Favorite Games

Chris enjoys a wide variety of games from every era of video game history, but some of his personal favorites include the original Deus ExPlanescape: TormentCrusader Kings 3, and Baldur's Gate 3.

Favorite Console

The vast majority of Chris' gaming experience has been with the PC, and he's been quite happy to see games both new and old come to the platform.

Latest

Stardew Valley Octopus
Stardew Valley: How to Catch an Octopus

Octopi are one of the toughest creatures to catch in Stardew Valley, but a well-prepared fisher can collect this rare prize.

Stardew Valley Mummies
Stardew Valley: How to Kill Mummies

Mummies are an unusually sturdy enemy in Stardew Valley, but the right equipment can end them permanently.

Stardew Valley Mermaid Show
Stardew Valley: Where to Find the Mermaid Show (and How to Solve the Puzzle)

The Mermaid Show is a fun moment in Stardew Valley, and it comes with a special item if you know what to do.

Stardew Valley Lobster
Stardew Valley: How to Catch a Lobster

To get a lobster, you'll need a few crab traps and plenty of patience.

Stardew Valley Mead
Stardew Valley: How to Make Mead

Of all the alcoholic drinks you can make in Stardew Valley, mead may be the hardest for players to figure out.

Stardew Valley Poppies
Stardew Valley: How to Grow and Use Poppies

Poppies are a flower crop with a few unusual uses in Stardew Valley.

Stardew Valley Pants Fan
Stardew Valley: Every Pants Recipe

While the list of shirts is longer, Stardew Valley has plenty of pants and lower-body wear you can craft and wear in-game.

Stardew Valley Mushroom Trees
Stardew Valley: How to Farm Mushroom Trees

Mushroom trees are the rarest variety in Stardew Valley, but you can grow them like any normal tree if you know how to start.

Stardew Valley Deconstructor
Stardew Valley: How to Get a Deconstructor

Unlike almost every other machine in Stardew Valley, you can only get the deconstructor by purchasing it.

Stardew Valley Wallet
Stardew Valley: Every Wallet Item and How to Get Them

The wallet in Stardew Valley holds several permanent items, but no clues on how to get them.

Galaxy Weapons in Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley: How to Get Galaxy and Infinity Weapons

With the 1.5 update, Stardew Valley introduced the ability to forge Infinity weapons which are powered up version of the Galaxy weapons.

Stardew Valley Hopper
Stardew Valley: How to Unlock and Use the Hopper

The hopper doesn't fully automate machines in Stardew Valley, but it can make life easier.

Stardew Valley Breeding
Stardew Valley: How to Breed Animals

Breeding is random in Stardew Valley, but it can save you a lot of money when it happens.

Stardew Valley Radioactive
Stardew Valley: How to Get Radioactive Ore

Radioactive ore is the most elusive ore in Stardew Valley, but there's a way to get a consistent supply.

Stardew Valley Solar Panels
Stardew Valley: How to Unlock Solar Panels

Battery packs are useful, but storms are unpredictable in Stardew Valley. Fortunately, there's another way to make them.

Stardew Valley Fiber Farm
Stardew Valley: How to Farm Fiber

Fiber is a plentiful resource in the wilds of Stardew Valley, but when nature falls short, there's a way to grow fiber on the farm.

Stardew Valley Every Ship
Stardew Valley: How to Ship Every Item

Any Stardew Valley player looking to hunt achievements or 100% the game will need to fill out their shipping list. Here's how.

Stardew Valley Ginger
Stardew Valley: How to Find Ginger

Ginger Island's namesake is all over, but you'll need to use a special technique to harvest it.

Stardew Valley Computer
Stardew Valley: How to Unlock the Farm Computer

A solid computer can make it much easier to manage a large farm in Stardew Valley.

Stardew Valley Cheese
Stardew Valley: How to Make Cheese

While high-quality milk is a valuable commodity, iridium cheese sells for even more.