What do the secret messages mean in Stardew Valley?
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The secret notes in Stardew Valley are collectable items that contain rare or useful information about Pelican Town and its cosy community, including diary entries, treasure maps, cryptic messages, and the locations of rare items and abilities. These notes can be used to unlock new quests, gifts, and abilities, and can also provide insight into the backstories and personalities of the game’s villagers.
Introduction to Secret Notes
The secret notes in Stardew Valley are a key part of the game’s lore and gameplay, and can be found in various locations throughout the game world. There are 25 secret notes in total, each containing unique information and puzzles to solve.
Understanding Secret Notes
To understand the secret notes, players must first find and collect them, and then read and interpret their contents. Some notes will list loved gifts for certain characters, while others will have images depicting puzzle solutions. Reading notes that list gift preferences will add the gifts to the villager’s Gift Log on the Social tab of the player menu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What should I do with the secret notes in Stardew Valley?
Some notes will list “Loved” gifts for certain characters, while others will have images depicting puzzle solutions. Reading notes that list gift preferences will add the gifts to the villager’s Gift Log on the Social tab of the player menu.
Q2: How do you read secret messages in Stardew Valley?
There are 25 in total, and once you find one, all you have to do is select it in the top row of inventory and right-click on it to read it. These notes contain all sorts of information about NPCs and secrets regarding the valley.
Q3: What does secret note 18 mean?
Due to changes with the Calico Desert, SVE has changed the original Secret Note #18 to reflect the new map. This note still points to a spot in the desert where you can hoe the earth to find a Strange Doll (yellow).
Q4: What does Secret Note 20 mean Stardew?
Trading the Rabbit’s foot to the driver prompts him to give a Special Charm in return that permanently improves your daily luck. The bonus effect you gain from getting Secret Note 20 in Stardew Valley has the ability to help you every single day, making it a powerful buff to have as you continue your adventures.
Q5: What happens if you don’t talk to your girlfriend in Stardew Valley?
It doesn’t matter where you sleep, but every day you don’t talk with them your relationship goes down 20 points. So you probably shouldn’t just spend a year there, but a couple of days is nothing a nice gift can’t fix.
Q6: What is the secret note in Marnie and Jas?
Secret Note #11 provides a look at a younger version of Marnie alongside a baby Jas. The note has no information, but it adds to the world-building of the valley.
Q7: How do you get a Stardew rainbow shell?
You can find Rainbow Shells by picking them up from the Beach location, but only during the summer, purchasing from the Traveling Cart, or finding them in the Mines once the Shrine of Challenge is activated.
Q8: Where does secret note 19 take you in Stardew Valley?
The path will lead you around the house, through town, and ultimately to a secret statue hidden behind Mayor Lewis’ house. To find the statue and take it into the player’s inventory, simply stand on the destination tile and right-click on the ground.
Q9: What is hidden behind the community center?
Secret Note #14 reveals that there is a Stone Junimo statue hidden behind the community center, which can be obtained with a pickaxe or a hoe.
Q10: What to do with Strange Doll Stardew?
The Strange Doll (yellow) is used in the spool of the Sewing Machine to create the Bobo Shirt.
Q11: Where do I find Krobus?
Krobus is the only friendly monster in the game, although he does consider the hostile monsters to be his friends. He can be found in the Sewers after you acquire the Rusty Key, and runs a shop which sells a variety of rare goods.
Q12: How do you unlock Calico desert?
You cannot access it until you repair the Bus Stop, either by purchasing all of the Vault Bundles (which costs 43,500g), or by buying the Joja Community Development Form (which costs 40,000g).
Q13: What happens if you tell people about Lewis and Marnie?
If you choose to keep the secret, Lewis will thank you. If you say you’ll tell everyone in town, Lewis will cry. Afterwards, Marnie will ask why you were behind the house, and your character will run away, leaving the two alone and confused.
Q14: What happens if you give Marnie the purple shorts?
If you present Marnie with those coveted purple garments, get ready for a wave of unique dialogue. Will she express envy, confusion, or perhaps sheer pride? Well, that’s a delightful surprise waiting to be unveiled.
Q15: Can you remarry your ex in Stardew Valley?
If you end up regretting your decision, you can go to the Witch’s Hut and interact with the shrine to erase all of your ex-spouses’ memories, this will cost you 30,000g, but afterward, you’ll be able to date and remarry that NPC.