Summary
- Stardew Valley fans are creative and produce unique fan art inspired by the game, like the custom rug made for a brother-in-law.
- Players can marry NPCs or other players in the game, with different paths for each option, adding depth to gameplay and relationships.
- The indie hit Stardew Valley allows players to cultivate crops, build relationships, and explore quests in the charming world of the valley.
A Stardew Valley fan has created a welcome rug for their brother-in-law as an adorable housewarming gift. The charming Stardew Valley design is something that most fans of the game would likely be happy to receive, particularly with the special touches to the item.
Stardew Valley fans are a creative bunch and regularly produce fan art based on the game. Whether it's standard drawings, three-dimensional recreations of the Wizard's Tower and other in-game locations, or unique crafts like this one, the fanbase has found plenty of ways to show their love for the indie title.
Reddit user Gelatinoussquamish shared their creation with Stardew Valley fans, explaining that they had made it for their brother-in-law as a gift celebrating their new home. The Stardew Valley rug depicts the brother-in-law's family, featuring him, his wife, child, and two cats. Both of the adults have been customized in the Stardew Valley player character style, while the child looks like how the PC's little kids are depicted in the game. The custom coloring on the cats completes the look, with a friendly "Bienvenue" written beneath the family.
Stardew Valley fans often play the game for fun and relaxation, making this creation a charming way of combining a new family household with the joy brought by the game. While the creator didn't share whether their brother-in-law was happy with the rug, one can only hope that the creation was a delight for them to receive.
Starting a Family in Stardew Valley
While Gelatinoussquamish also didn't specify whether their brother-in-law's wife also plays the game, it's entirely possible that the couple are both enjoying the game. The indie game appeals to all kinds of people, and in Stardew Valley's multiplayer mode, it's possible to not only marry NPCs, but PCs, as well. Some fans enjoy playing side by side with their significant other, and some even use it as a way of staying close while having a long-distance relationship. Players who want to marry another player have to go through a slightly different path than those who want to woo an NPC.
Marrying an NPC in Stardew Valley reaching a certain threshold in the relationship and then waiting for a rainy day. After that, they can pick up a Mermaid's Pendant and offer it to their loved one to propose. For player characters, fans instead need to purchase the recipe for a Wedding Ring from the traveling cart that occasionally appears south of the player's farm. The recipe only costs 500 gold, but it's a bit trickier to craft it, as it calls for five iridium bars and a prismatic shard.
Stardew Valley
- Released
- February 26, 2016
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!
