WhileStardew Valleyoffers players the freedom to approach the game in whichever way they prefer, there is at least one unwritten “rule” that has its players' best interest in mind and should always be followed. Much like the classicHarvest MoonandStory of Seasonsgames that inspired the indie farming sim,Stardew Valley’s wholesome narrative and relaxed, open-ended gameplay welcomed all players, regardless of their age, skill level, or interests. However, besides an in-game clock, seasonal calendar, and other mechanics that guided gameplay from behind the scenes, other unofficial “rules” have emerged sinceStardew Valley’s release as players began to master the game.
Yet, besides theunwritten rules ofStardew Valleythat players are free to follow or ignore, such as prioritizing the completion of community bundles or optimizing the placement of crops and sprinklers, some key rules should never be broken. One such instance applies to a rare artifact that players typically encounter duringStardew Valley’s later stages, with the rule advising players to keep the item instead of habitually donating it to the Museum. More specifically, to spare players the trouble of searching for something so hard to find, they should incubate and hatch their first dinosaur for a guaranteed, never-ending supply of Dinosaur Eggs.
Breaking Down The Rules Behind Stardew Valley’s Dinosaur Eggs
As one of the more unrealistic features of the cozy farming sim, when players find their first Dinosaur Egg, their initial reaction would likely be todonate the artifact toStardew Valley’s Museum, just as they have done with various artifacts throughout the game. Given that the Dinosaur Egg’s design could also be seen as a reference toSuper Mario’s Yoshi,Stardew Valleydoesn’t appear to provide any meaningful indication that players should try incubating a prehistoric egg. As a result, players new to the game or those still learning new things aboutStardew Valleyshould be aware of this unwritten rule.
But while players can always find a second egg should they mistakenly use or give away their first,Stardew Valley’s Dinosaur Eggis among the most difficult-to-obtain artifacts. Besides the less than one percent chance of receiving an egg from the Mountain’s Artifact Spots or Fishing Treasure Chests, Prehistoric Floors in Skull Caverns and Pepper Rex drops are the most reliable sources of Dinosaur Eggs inStardew Valley. However, even then, since Prehistoric Floors rarely spawn below floor seven and are always infested, players still have to contend with random luck and increasing difficulty when hunting for eggs.
The Potential Downside to Stardew Valley’s Dinosaur Eggs
Should players follow this rule, hatch their eggs, and start rearing Dinosaurs on their farm, the immediate benefit will be a consistent supply of new Dinosaur Eggs every seven days. But even though this will spare players the trouble of finding more Dinosaur Eggs elsewhere inStardew Valley, the limited uses and monetary value of these eggs could discourage players from taking the time to farm them. Between making Dinosaur Mayonnaise and Dinosaur Hats, gifting to villagers, or selling for profit, players might notgain much fromStardew Valley’s Dinosaur Eggs, regardless of this rule.
Why Players Should Still Follow Stardew Valley’s Dinosaur Egg Rule
Even if players choose not to keep a full coop of Dinosaurs on their farm as a novelty, they should at least aim to have at least one mature Dinosaur to preserve their supply of future Dinosaur Eggs. Though the value of these eggs is limited, ranging from cosmetic outfits to future Dinosaurs, there is always thepossibility that futureStardew Valleyupdatescould change things as ConcernedApe continues to expand the game. With this in mind, despite the potential downside to farming Dinosaur Eggs, players have nothing to lose and everything to gain by following this particular rule out ofStardew Valley’s many others.
