Summary
There are multiple types of signs inStardew Valley, and they each have a myriad of uses. The game has always had the Wood Sign, the Stone Sign, and the Dark Sign. These three serve similar purposes, but work best with different aesthetics. TheWood Signis a bit more cottegecore, theStone Signis more modern, and theDark Signhas a spookier feel.
The 1.6 updatebrings a new sign, the text sign. This sign allows you to create a custom message up to 60 characters in length. All of these signs can be incredibly useful (and fun) to use throughout the valley, but below you’ll find the 10 best uses for signs.
10Crop Dates
Post Which Date You Planted Them On
Once you plant your crops, it’s easy to forget about them; there are times when you need a certain amount of crops for a quest, or you want to do aSkull Cavern Runwithout missing out on a harvest. Using aText Signto outline your planting days makes it easier to keep track.
you may also put a text sign outside your Greenhouse to let you know when you planted the fruit there. This saves you the effort of going inside to check on your fruit every day.
You can create text signs for only 25 pieces of wood, so it’s easy to make as many as you need.
9What’s In Your Chests
Picture-Perfect Chests
The later you get in your game, the more chests you’re bound to have. While you may color coordinate them, that doesn’t mean that you’ll remember what’s in each one, and it can be overwhelming looking through your farm to find your scythe ora specific itemthat you’re missing.
Using a Wood, Stone, or Dark Sign to showcase the stone, fish, seeds, or fruit in your chest makes it easier to find items when you need them. If you have multiple items, pick the one that best represents the theme of the chest, such as stone for a mining chest, or seeds for a farm chest.
8Reminders For Yourself
Help Future You
One of the best uses for text signs is leaving reminders for yourself. you’re able to place them in front of your house to tell you something that might be happening that day, such asthe Trout Derbyor Bookseller.
You can also remind yourself about quests, items you need to search for, or even simple things like petting your animals. A lot is going on in this game, and little things can fall to the wayside without these reminders.
7Show What’s In Your Sheds
Showcase Your Sheds
If you have multiple sheds, it’s easy to forget which one is which. Sheds can be used for many things, includingKegs,Crystalariums,Charcoal Kilns, andCharcoal Kiln.
Place a sign outside your shed to highlight which items are inside. you’re able to even place a text sign outside each shed to tell you when to go in to fetch your items.
6Leave Messages For Your Co-Op Friends
An Adorable Connection
Text Signs are an incredibly fun way to leave cute little messages for your friends. You can place the signs outside your farm, so your friends happen to run into them over time, and it’s a small gesture that could makeyour Co-Op’s day.
These messages can be inside jokes, tips for the game, or just cute little sayings like, “I love you.” There are endless options, and you can change the signs whenever you want, so the messages never grow stale.
5Aging Wine
Notes In Your Kitchen
Going down to the cellar to check on your wine can be a huge waste of time. You can’t just bring a cask upstairs to see when yourWineis ready, since casks can only be used in the basement.
Instead, place a few signs in your kitchen to let you know when to check on your wine, or you’re able to write a note to yourself on the day that you put the wine (or cheese)in the casks, and then you’ll know exactly when to go down. This also helps you plan ahead if you’re saving up for something within the game.
4Leave Notes About Ginger Island
By Willy
Ginger Island costs 1000g to travel to, and it’s not a trip you want to take every single day. Therefore, it’s helpful to leave a text sign on the pier near Willy’s with informationabout Ginger Island, so you don’t make an unnecessary trip.
you’re able to use these signs to remind yourself of when you last went to Ginger Island, when your crops are due, or information about challenges that you’re working on.
3Value of Items
Kegs, Preserves Jars, And More
You can use text signs to tell yourself the value of items. For example, you can write out how much the fruit you have in your greenhouse will be if placed in a Keg orPreserves Jar.
This tip can help you actualize your financial goals within Stardew Valley. This tip can be used for Kegs, Preserves Jars, Crystellariums, and more.
2Favorite Gifts for NPCs
Gifts For Your Favs
It can be difficult to remember everyNPCs favorite gift. Of course, you can open up your social tab and click on any of the NPCs as a reminder, but that’s not the only option.
You can place signs in front of an NPC’s house with their favorite item to remind you of what they love. If multiple people live in the house, you can add a text sign with a specific person’s name to clarify who the gift should go to.
1Leave Kind Notes To Yourself
Positive Affirmations
The cutest use for Text Signs is leaving yourself positive affirmations throughout the Valley. Since you may place the signs all over, when you pass by, you’ll just get a friendly message to make your day better.
If you’re unsure of where to start, you can use simple affirmations such as, “You look beautiful today,” or “You’re doing a great job.”
