How to Get Rid of Bushes in Stardew Valley

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While a few salmonberries or blackberries can lead to a big burst of energy in year one for new players, they quickly become unnecessary and the truth is, there are WAY more bushes around Stardew than there need to be. When it comes to getting rid of bushes in Stardew Valley there is good news …

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Why Can’t I Donate to the Museum in Stardew Valley?

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The opening cut scene that introduces Gunther, head of the library and museum, is one that lays a clear foundation. Donate valuable items and artifacts you discover along the way, and maybe there will be something good in it for you. A not-so-spoiler alert: there is! Aside from sprinting for the completionist feat in the …

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5E Racial Feats Guide: Xanathar’s Biggest Secrets

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Racial feats are likely the biggest part of Xanthar’s Guide to Everything that developers were surprised flew under the radar. This was the first addition to feats offered in the Player’s Handbook, and despite this they generally flew under the radar with few players or DMs taking notice. This might have been due in part …

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23 Strategy Games Better Than Risk

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Look, I get it, we start out with Risk because what’s easier than rolling dice and seeing the higher numbers versus the lowest one? This is a great foray into strategy games when you are a really young gamer and helps you appreciate strategy or conquest games as you move along, grow a bit older, …

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Is the Net a Fatally Flawed Tool in 5E DnD?

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In 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons nets are specialty Dexterity-based ranged weapons that will impose the restrained condition on a target until it is able to become free, or is able to pass a DC10 strength check. While it doesn’t do any actual damage, the disadvantages that the restrained condition imposes can be powerful and …

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Stardew Valley: Why Am I Waking Up with Half Energy?

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There’s a lot to learn in Stardew Valley, and while most discoveries are a joy as a player, sometimes you’ll find yourself running up against something that isn’t. One of the most common questions that comes from relatively new players is some form of “Why do I keep waking up with only half my energy …

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