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I built a blueberry farming empire in Sons Of The ForestYou want blueberries? Oh, have I got blueberries
You want blueberries? Oh, have I got blueberries
It all started when I learned that Sons OfThe Foresthas a peaceful mode, which completely removes all the gross, yucky cannibals, leaving you to grapple with survival in relative peace and quiet. The first time I met up with Kelvin and we got to work, casually making our shitty shelter and stick storage, I perused the guidebook to see what’s next, and I spotted a planter. A planter? Okay, so I assume you can plant seeds and grow food, then? That’s really co-WAIT, wait, wait. You’re telling me this is basically a farming sim?
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The sun rose on day 2 of my berry empire, and it was time to see the fruits of my labours. The berries from the day before had sprouted and as I quickly gathered them all - about 24 total - and began to eat, it was clear that I would need more blueberries. A lot more. Like, stonking loads of blueberries. I ramped up planter production, now creating the space for 16. Seeds were not a problem, as the harvested blueberry bushes I had already grown would always provide more.
After another day of building, my 16 planters gave me 40ish berries per day, which were sufficient to fill more than half my health bar. The next goal was 25 planters, and after another day of stick gathering and planter building, my blueberry production was in full force. I quickly set into a regular routine: I would harvest and eat the ripe berries in the morning, cut down the withered bushes and replace them with more seeds, then go off frolicking in the woods (the island in SOTF is amazing to just have a wander through). Then I’d then do exactly the same again the next day, and the day after that.
My life in Sons Of The Forest is pretty good. Not having to worry about food makes peaceful mode even more laid-back. Kelvin seems to enjoy it too, snacking on the berries wherever he likes, and I’ve even spotted Virginia inspecting my bountiful crop. I’m pretty sure I’ve grown more blueberries in SOTF in five days than I have during a whole season inStardew Valley. Forget about that millionaire I’m supposed to find, I’m happy living out my quiet life alongside Kelvin - and it’s all thanks to blueberries.
