Summary
- A player in Stardew Valley found themselves in an ironic situation when they discovered a magnet ring that they couldn't reach without already having a magnet ring.
- Other players sympathized with the player's predicament, although it wasn't as severe as losing a rare item.
- While obtaining another magnet ring is fairly easy, this experience was frustrating for the player and hopefully won't happen again.
A player in the mines of Stardew Valley experienced painfully ironic bad luck after an item dropped from a barrel. The post has left fellow players sympathetic at the player's situation.
Stardew Valley is an open-ended game that lets players live a farming life however they choose. Among the options to fill their days is the ability to go to different mines that are full of minerals, gems, enemies, and rare objects. While going into the mines can be risky, players can generally come away with a few treasures, especially if they possess a magnet ring, which automatically draws nearby collectible items towards the player.
Stardew Valley player and Reddit user deadpan_rachelann shared an image of their unlucky predicament with fellow players. While exploring the Stardew Valley mines, the player broke open a barrel which contained a magnet ring. As they didn't have a magnet ring of their own, this would be a great find, as magnet rings can make the game easier, especially when trying to make the most of one's time in the mines. However, the irony of the situation is that the magnet ring fell out of the broken barrel outside of the bounds of the map.
In the image, fans can see that the magnet ring is suspended on the wall of the mine, near a lantern. Players don't have a way to climb walls or reach for far away objects, meaning the player had no way to acquire the magnet ring without first having a magnet ring to draw it towards them. The player's character stands there hopelessly, staring up at the accessory they can't acquire because they don't already have it.
Other players seemed sympathetic to their situation. While it's not as bad as losing something like a rare Prismatic Shard to the boundaries of the map, the irony of the situation wasn't lost on other players. Unfortunately, there's nothing the player could do but move on, leaving their new treasure behind.
While this situation was likely disappointing, the good news is that rings with a magnet effect are fairly easy to acquire. Players can fish them up, find them in mines, craft them, or get them for completing a bundle in the Pelican Town Community Center. Even so, this was undoubtedly a frustrating moment to experience. With any luck, the player will quickly find another magnet ring so that they don't go through any of their loot being inaccessible again.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 90 /100 Critics Rec: 99%
- Released
- February 26, 2016
- ESRB
- E for Everyone (Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Mild Language, Simulated Gambling, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco)
- Developer(s)
- ConcernedApe
- Publisher(s)
- ConcernedApe
- Engine
- Proprietary
- Multiplayer
- Local Multiplayer, Online Multiplayer
- Cross-Platform Play
- Stardew Valley does not currently support crossplay between different consoles and PC
WHERE TO PLAY
You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!
