The Player

a left triangular arrow

• Pressing $ produces ⌾, a double circle
• Pressing * produces 💢, the "anger" symbol common in Japanese media
• Pressing = produces ☆, a star

• Pressing controller buttons also produces special sounds and/or symbols.

Notes

• Entering certain terms as the Favorite Thing triggers an Easter egg.
• There are no character traits in Stardew Valley.
• Choices in cutscenes and dialogues don't significantly impact the story. They may increase or decrease friendship points, or change a future cutscene or dialogue slightly.
• It is possible to befriend most NPCs and there are no mutually exclusive friendships. (Some NPCs like Gunther have no friendship status.)
• While NPCs have a breathing animation, the player does not. Instead, the player's eyes blink.

Exploits

• Naming the character with a special format allows spawning items whenever an NPC mentions the character by name.

See also

• Friendship
• Marriage
• Skills

History

• 1.3: Removed item ID naming exploit from all but PC and Mobile versions.
• 1.4: Added new hairstyles and different pants.
• 1.5: Added the ability to change name and gender. Added new hairstyles.
• 1.6: Added 11 new accessories. Added four new pet options (two dogs and two cats).