Stardew Valley just received a big update about two weeks ago, bringing many new features and items to the game and it has had players enjoying themselves ever since. However, the update was only avaliable on PC and not to those on console and mobile. But, that is about to change.
What ConcernedApe uses to make Stardew Valley (and to unwind)
19.03.2024 - 18:13 / polygon.com / Eric Barone
The breadth and depth of crowd-pleasing patch notes teased so far for Stardew Valley’s new update, simply titled “1.6 update,” makes it clear that the game’s creator Eric Barone (known as ConcernedApe) still has plenty of ideas for the title 8 years after its launch. He’s been busy on a number of other things, too, from continuing development on his new game, Haunted Chocolatier, to co-authoring the official Stardew Valley cookbook, and showing up to show support the Stardew Valley live concert series, which is happening now worldwide.
Like many others, I have admired Barone’s rare trifecta of game development skills, including his ability to make every bit of art, code, and sound that plays in his game. So, I asked him to share the stuff he relies on to get work done. Just as important, he also shared what he utilizes to get distance from work to adequately recharge before jumping back in.
“In order to do my best work, I need to be in a good mindset, and I feel most comfortable to dev when I’m wearing my jacket.”
I must lay bare how much effort it took to find the exact coat that ConcernedApe wears. After honing his craft in writing deliberately vague item descriptions, it makes sense that Barone wouldn’t share exactly which coat he owned, or where you can get one for yourself. Thankfully, I found it because he appears in a lot of photos wearing it. It’s a good-looking coat!
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“This is a digital audio workstation that I use to make all the music and sound effects for my games. I don’t use any midi keyboards or anything, just a mouse to click notes onto the screen. I generally also just use the default instruments that come with the software. I made the entire Stardew Valley soundtrack this way.”
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“In order to maintain a high level of game development performance and creativity, I need a good night of sleep. For me, that means resting my head on a buckwheat pillow. It provides good neck support and air flow so I don’t get too hot during the night.”
As for which organic buckwheat pillow he uses, don’t fret over it. Barone told Polygon that he got his a long time ago, and that he vouches for this type of pillow in general rather than a specific brand. In case you didn’t know, buckwheat pillows are literally filled with buckwheat hulls, which give off a natural smell. Not just that, the buckwheat moves around within the pillowcase, conforming comfortably to your head and neck.
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