Summary
Stardew Valleyplayers are lamenting the inability to make friends with some of the characters in the game. While most ofStardew Valley’s town villagers can be befriended through gifts and conversations, some are noticeably absent from the list.
Stardew Valley’s relationship systemis designed in such a way that most of the villagers in the town can build a friendship, or more, with the player. Players can befriend over 30 characters, but there are a few outliers that fans feel should have made the cut.
Reddit user LawsonLevi took to theStardew Valleycommunity to lament the lack of ability to make friends with people like Gunther and Morris. LawsonLevi points out that non-human characters like theDwarforKrobusare villagers that can make friends with the player, and in Krobus' case, even more with theStardew Valleyfarmer. However, several humans are absent from the list. In addition to the two aforementioned, Marlon, Gil, andGinger Island residents Birdieand Professor Snail aren’t included on the friendships list and can’t be gifted anything.
Stardew Valley Players Want More Friends
Numerous fans have come out of the woodwork to share their feelings on the matter, with the vast majority agreeing, at least regarding some of the NPCs. A number of fans were quick to voice that they aren’t interested in befriending Morris, given his association with Joja Corp. Him aside, fans have also pointed out that it’s particularly odd that players can’t make friends with some of the more social folks on the list, like Marlon, who attendsStardew Valley’s seasonal festivals. Some have gone so far as to lament that some of these characters also aren’t romanceable, either, while others have pointed out that Gunther never even seems to leave theStardew Valleymuseum, leading some to joke that he’s actually a ghost.
This isn’t the first time that players have been disappointed at the inability to befriend or romance certain characters. Previously, fans have pointed to thenameless cashier who works at the Joja store, and later on in the town’s movie theater. The game is designed so that the player can become best friends with nearly everyone in town, so those outside the list stand out. Given how many years thatStardew Valleyhas been receiving updates, it seems unlikely for a change this big to be made anytime soon. It’s possible that the developer doesn’t see any potential friendship storylines for these characters, or he might think that the list is already big enough. While players may not have their wish granted by an official source, mods are a potential option for those who feel disappointed.
