Summary

  • Stardew Valley quests pose challenges due to NPCs like Robin being inaccessible during tasks, causing frustration.
  • Inaccessible NPCs during quests, like Robin building structures, prevent completing tasks efficiently in Stardew Valley.
  • Developer ConcernedApe may address NPC accessibility issues in Stardew Valley quests with future patches to improve player experience.

A Stardew Valley player has failed a quest because of the way Robin's carpentry services work. The Stardew Valley player's plight underscores a problem with the game's quests that many wish there were a fix for.

Stardew Valley offers quests that can be acquired in a number of ways, including a pair of message boards in town. NPCs can post requests there and typically give the player a set amount of time to complete them. This adds another layer of difficulty, since doing things like catching specific fish in Stardew Valley can partially be up to luck, but the game can also create some headaches when it becomes impossible to meet requirements.

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Enter Stardew Valley player Adventurous_Bad4277, who shared their 27- out of 28-step completed Stardew Valley quest that they ended up failing. The quest is from Emily, who tasks the player with saying "Hi" to every single person in town. In theory, it's a simple quest that gives players two days to run around and click on each NPC. However, Adventurous_Bad4277 hadn't considered when they picked up the quest that Robin, the town's carpenter, was currently on the player's farm, building a new barn for them. Their screenshot shows them looking at their quest screen and then Robin, who's furiously working as the sun is beginning to set.

Inaccessible NPCs are a Headache in Stardew Valley

Unfortunately for Adventurous_Bad4277, when Robin is building something outside, she becomes inaccessible. Players can't talk to her or give her items, even if she personally made a request of the farmer. However, she's not the only one that can cause a problem for players trying to finish quests or other tasks in Stardew Valley. Numerous other players shared their experience with being unable to complete quests because a Stardew Valley villager wouldn't come out of their home, for example.

Considering that Robin is accessible when she's working inside a building, like expanding the player's house, it seems like a simple enough fix for ConcernedApe to add in a future patch. Being able to briefly speak to her to hand over requested items, birthday gifts, or to complete a quest like this one would be a huge help and potentially save a lot of headaches created purely by poor timing or a lack of foresight. Currently, ConcernedApe is still issuing patches for some of the lingering issues in Stardew Valley that appeared after the 1.6 update launched on consoles and mobile, so it may be a while before a general patch or update emerges. With any luck, the developer will consider this ongoing issue and patch in a solution in the future.

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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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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