Summary

  • One Stardew Valley player learned warp totems cannot be used inside The Spa, resulting in their character passing out at 2am.
  • Many players sympathized with the mistake, acknowledging similar errors with warp totems.
  • The inability to use warp totems in The Spa prevents an old exploit, balancing gameplay in Stardew Valley.

Players frequently share helpful tips and tricks with fellow Stardew Valley fans, including an important lesson learned by one community member about not being able to use a warp totem within The Spa. Stardew Valley has seen a massive boost in its player count recently, due in large part to the console and mobile launch of Update 1.6, and fans are continuing to make useful discoveries that can prove crucial to other players.

First released in 2016, Stardew Valley is a farming life-sim game that sees players taking on the role of an upstart farmer in the quaint countryside of Pelican Town. Each farmer must balance their work between farming, fishing, mining, foraging, and crafting, in order to make the most of their time and earn a respectable income to improve their homestead. While the gameplay in Stardew Valley is simple enough for players of all ages to enjoy, there are some lesser-known mechanics that can leave fans facing unfortunate consequences.

Stardew Valley fan Mysterious_Age8824 shared the tough lesson they learned about warp totems when trying to make a quick return to their farm after visiting The Spa. Players can visit The Spa in Stardew Valley to fully recover their stamina, which can be useful for long runs through the mines or a full day of fishing. However, the time mechanics in Stardew Valley require players to return home and be in their bed by 2am, or else they will "pass out" and lose a randomized amount of items and gold from their inventory. Luckily, the game has warp totems as a fast travel tool, but they cannot always be used. As was the case with OP, they learned that warp totems cannot be used inside The Spa, so they ended up passing out and sharing the unfortunate moment to hopefully spare others from a similar fate.

Stardew Valley Warp Totems Cannot Be Used in the Spa

Fellow fans sympathized with OP, as a number of players acknowledged that they had made similar mistakes with the warp totems in Stardew Valley. Some teased that the 2am pass out mechanic was a form of fast travel itself, though obviously a more costly tactic than the warp totems. Others pointed out that, while harsh, the inability to use a warp totem within The Spa prevents an old "infinite regeneration" exploit and better balances the overall gameplay. Whether playing the game for the first time or enjoying one of many playthroughs, there are plenty of exciting discoveries to be made in Stardew Valley.

As fans continue to learn about all the new additions in Stardew Valley Update 1.6, many are finding and sharing useful tidbits that can help other community members. Interested players can stay tuned for more community tips for Stardew Valley and other cozy life-sim games.

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Stardew Valley
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RPG
Simulation
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Top Critic Avg: 90 /100 Critics Rec: 99%
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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
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DIGITAL
PHYSICAL
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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!

Cross Save
cross-progression is only available between the PC and mobile versions of the game
Number of Players
1-4
Split Screen Orientation
Vertical or Horizontal
Steam Deck Compatibility
Verified
Platform(s)
PC, Xbox One, Android, iOS, PS4, Switch
Genre(s)
RPG, Simulation
How Long To Beat
53 Hours
X|S Optimized
No
File Size Xbox Series
1 GB (November 2023)
Local Co-Op Support
1-4 Players
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty