I Discovered The GREATEST TIP In Stardew Valley After 4000 hours

This video contains the single most important tip for playing Stardew Valley. And I guarantee it's not what you think! My videos usually showcase the most optimal ways to play, but this time I take a more EXISTENTIAL approach.
Hope you enjoy the video!
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0:00 - Intro
0:49 - Timing is Everything
1:48 - Our farmer
3:20 - Grinding IRL
6:29 - Slowing down
7:48 - The Future of Ezlilyy
8:51 - Outro
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[@agarza6475]

This reminded me of the line in Ferris Bueller's Day Off: “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”

[@yogurt1202]

This video is gonna change the way i play the game FOREVER

[@bonnieboo2159]

I also had this mindset when I first played. I even resorted to using cheats to get achievements faster, just because I wanted to see everything the game had to offer and didn’t want to wait. But after getting 100%, I didn’t feel quite the fulfillment that I was expecting. So I started a new save and told myself I could not use the cheats. To slow down and find how I wanted to play, not how I felt I had to play. Last night as I dropped off a gift to Sandy for her birthday, I decided to stay a while to watch what she and Emily did as they hung out. I stayed there until midnight, when Emily finally left to go back home, and saw Sandy’s adorable little wave as her friend got on the bus 🥺 I have finally learned what Stardew Valley had been trying to tell me all along. It’s ok to slow down, and in fact it is better. I work a 9-4 job at a school. I love my job and adore my students. And I am content with my hours. But I still feel that pressure brought on by the schedule that I know my students feel as well. As well as the overall structure of the school. I often feel that we could be doing things differently, that we could be doing things better. But I have no power to change that. And so I focus on what I can change. I can change myself, how I do things, how I spend my time. One day, I hope to have a life that is truly my own, to have a schedule that I have set for myself and for my family, that allows us to take things slow when we decide that we need to. Of course there will be busy times. But I don’t have to let my life revolve like a forever spinning door. Sorry this post turned out longer than I expected it too. 😅 Just felt like I had a lot to say. Good luck to you Lily, and good luck to all who have decided to take it slow.

[@ezlilyy]

This is the most beautiful comment ever 💜 💜 thanks for sharing

[@Dansturn22]

This! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 So true 🫶🏻

[@Vi-jn4yi]

I always loved this aspect of the game. Going around feeling myself as a part of the nature that lives around the player brought to life by the amazing ost and pretending to do stuff with the npcs. Like looking at the sea with Sebastian or hanging out at the tavern with Pam and Gus, or even staying fit at Caroline's. This game helped me so much during the pandemic to learn about peace of mind and enjoying life instead of chasing it. The saddest thing is that if you look at it. Even in the game, humans are shown as the only ones unable to be happy cause of society itself. Everyone has problems, things that cause them sorrow, like Evelyn being afraid of death, always remembering the good old days, while George lost his legs in the mines. Or Pam being an alcoholic cause of her problems and being abusive to Penny. There is also a hecking war in the background, and I was so sure after the beach event that Sam and Vincent were never going to see their dad again. And he did come back, but he can't even enjoy a dance or popcorn cause of his trauma. And in all of this mess, here comes the player, who can reconnect with nature, like literally with the junimos lol, and can also help not only the valley but the town to heal.

[@user-ho7mc9dt2o]

I guess I started doing that before this video. Grandpa comes at the beginning of Year 3. So, I decided why do the community center in 1 year, when I concentrate on the greenhouse first. I usually get that done by Winter Year 1. Then I have 1 year to complete the rest because I get the statue from Grandpa at the beginning of year 3. Do I need to speed through it all? I can enjoy the conversations and stuff. Did you know that Clint asks Emily for a date? Most people don't. I saw the scene and I was happy with Clint and Emily.

[@eledeog]

Thank you for this wholesome advice! 💜 There is no right or wrong way to play stardew valley, Concerned Ape only want us to have fun...

[@ezlilyy]

Absolutely! 🌸

[@maxboudreaux1076]

i feel like i had the same experience of needing to go fast need to get the right crop and watching this videos made me realize this is the origin of why i am so anxious this videos really helped me out to just be me. form the bottom of my heart thank you

[@ezlilyy]

I am truly happy to hear this 🌸

[@justinlesieur5725]

You're so right stardew can be verry stressfull i had a min max playtrought before and i stop playing because i was restarting the same lucky day over and over cause my day was never enough perfect to me.. in the last 6 months ive been playing almost everyday and i just enjoy taking my time and it realy pays off this game is so awsome to play like this thanks by the way for all your content ive been watching you for years now

[@altalemur6382]

congrats on making progress toward inner peace. i've enjoyed all the videos you've made. please continue to take care of yourself. i am currently trying to play My Time at Portia as slow as possible. i've also enjoyed Palia a fair amount. and of course, Roots of Pacha is my favorite relaxing game where i can socialize with lots of NPCs while crafting, farming, and exploring mysteries.

[@CannonClasher55]

That was so wholesome. Thanks ezlilyy!

[@thegreypoet9518]

This is why I love cosy games. Looking forward to a new year of chilling with your videos. I love roots of pacha atm.

[@fockxs1548]

I didn't know you liked souls games or at least were interested in them. I would suggest you try Dark Souls 1 or 3, Elden Ring or Bloodborne. Dark Souls 2 is good too. And I would love to see you playing terraria or Hollow Knight. PS: I really enjoyed this video

[@ezlilyy]

Thanks for watching 🌸 umbasa

[@Bee_Bubble_Tea]

I'm glad you found a good pace! Can't wait to see more of you! Ps. I really like terraria!

[@yarikzhiga]

Yeah tbh indie pixel art games (Terraria, stardew valley and other) are just OBJECTIVELY better than "Triple-A" projects. Reasons: those are the only games that my PC can run with more than 2 fps

[@WillboGo]

Sticky Business. You’ll love it.

[@timed_hotdogs]

@@yarikzhiga this is too relatable

[@ezlilyy]

Stay tuned for more AMAZING content 💜💜

[@emmalution]

you're doing great, and i can't wait to see what's next for you! 💕

[@ezlilyy]

Thanks for the support 💜😊

[@melvinoverall8838]

You'll be back! no one leaves the valley muahahahaaa. I just got back into Stardew valley but im also playing moonstone island and My Time at Sandrock. I played a very ea version of Forever skies and im watching its progress, at some point i plan on getting back to Coral island and Travellers rest. A old game that i like just as much as SDV is Subnautica so maybe you should take a look at that one. A game i backed on kickstarter and am very excited for is Pixelia so iv been actively looking for Pixelia content lol. well where ever you end up ill be keeping an eye on the channel to see what your covering next

[@sahdogwrangler5594]

I was playing Coral Island a lot, especially before the full release. After over 800 hours in SDV, I needed something different. I recently started a new save in SDV & it felt like coming home. Coral Island is visually stunning but none of the games I've tried have had that magical quality that I just can't put my finger on.

[@ezlilyy]

Ooh I hear Subnautica is super spooky, that could be really fun! 🐟

[@Anska5126]

I love this video. It reminds us what gaming was about in the first place, an experience unlike any other, to have fun in a way you enjoy it and Stardew is honestly a great vessel for that. It's a nice change of pace from what I usually play which are story based games like the old Halo games. I joined Halo in 2005 so I was there for it's whole golden age until it started to die off in 2012. I love story based games for the emotions they work hard to convey and the lessons they teach and Old halo (Halo: CE, Halo 2, Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST, Halo: Reach and Halo Wars) are amazing stories to get lost in that take the experience to new levels. It's a shame new halo couldn't follow up on that but that's a topic for another time. Stardew Valley is an amazing game to take at your own pace when nothing else quite works out since you are the architect of your own actions here. Everything you do shapes your life there and it's nice to watch your hard work and your time off pay out healthily If you are looking for new games and want a good change of pace, genre and everything you really should check out the 6 halo Titles I listed above. I listed them in release order there but I'll list the story order here to help you understand the flow of time there better Halo Wars Halo Reach Halo CE Halo 2 Halo 3: ODST Halo 3

[@sampenny4586]

I'm amazed at how much content you have put up on SV. You deserve a break. At present I'm waiting for Haunted Chocolatier and will go back to SV when 1.6 comes out. I'm very much enjoying Coral Island and that is where most of my hours are going.

[@axyz2721]

Been a sub since 50k or so and I'm happy that you're still playing the game after all this time. I hope the channel grows even more! The quality of the videos certainly have!~

[@ezlilyy]

Glad you find them entertaining 💜

[@bajsamedvargar]

I can recommend Sun Heaven, it's similar to stardew valley but overall the stress is less, more focus on exploration and story.

[@ezlilyy]

Oh yess Sun Haven is a lot of fun👀

[@tetraire3844]

Thx for everything...This is how I play SDV and you helped get me here...couple hours/night and move along..BEST wishes in all ...will follow your journey

[@usubenidango]

To be honest I always played the game in a very “my pace” way, I like to challenge myself in the mines but never cared about perfection, just trying to make my farm as fun as possible and enjoy the process

[@Moazhany-oc8bp]

I think you're the only KZbinr that even mentioned haunted chocolatier and I thank you for that I can't wait for that game I guess we'll have to keep waiting

[@cinnamon3742]

Great video! I love all your SDV content :)Looking forward to whatever games you play in 2024! (pls try Palia aha)

[@Neon-Of-Ninja]

I really hope you give Sea of Stars a try! I saw that in your video and it was one of my favorite games last year! Can’t wait to see what content you have in store for us!😊

[@ezlilyy]

Looking to play it soon! I'll be sure to make an announcement ahead of time 🌸

[@ezlilyy]

Thanks for watching 💜

[@priss4]

I absolutely loved this video! Thanks for the tips, to actually slow down and enjoy Stardew Valley….. other games I love and have are Hollow Knight, Bloodborne, haven’t played Terraria yet (have PS4). Have to check out coral island. Also I would love a video of games that you’re interested in playing or have played.

[@MattCool007]

Rune Factory Frontier for the Nintendo Wii was/is a really addicting game. A good tip is to grow fodder in at least half your field at all times so that you dont have to worry about runies.

[@Chris_Sizemore]

If you feel like trying an indy game with a lot of heart that not a lot of people have herd about, try Recettear: An Item Shop Tale. The game is very sweet and super charming. This definately isn't Stardew Valley, but its got some of the same vibes. No growing crops. No watering. Monster Farming is totally optional. Like seriously, monster farming is for fun. Not for profit. Don't spend all day behind a counter, get out and interact with the NPCs, they have cool stories.

[@ezlilyy]

I'll check it out! 💜

[@viprdude]

Nice video! Relax and enjoy the game. I have had the most relaxing and most stress in this game and taking the time to relax. In all aspects of life has been most rewarding.

[@noname77477]

Thank you for reminding me that I am playing this game to relax and enjoy the beauty of the game. ❤

[@CountVonBlack]

Love all your videos, but this one is one of my favs...really opened my eyes- cause i always grind in real life, and play games at the end of the day to escape that, only to find im doing the same thing in a game thats supposed to be fun...prob gonna make new save file where i dont grind so hard 💜

[@Caffin8tor]

It's interesting to note there is no "Game Over" in Stardew Valley. It is literally impossible to lose.

[@delacreaux]

I can relate. Played a lot on PC with info mods to show favorites, time remaining, etc. and trying to play close to perfection. Now, playing with friends on Switch where mods aren't available, I feel like I'm actually getting to know the townspeople better and not stressing to maximize runtime of each machine, just getting to things when I'm already in the area. I saw Bloodborne in the montage, that's also one of my favorite games. The beginning can be tough but I think it's worth getting past the wall.

[@ezlilyy]

Ahhh good hunter... 🌑

[@cinderburn2660]

i play this game to relax. I dont really care about min maxing or getting things done ASAP. Its simple, I play to have fun, not to add another chore for the day.

[@ezlilyy]

Preach 🐟

[@Chase-dj8xj]

After 100% Completion: Spring, Yr 3 Day 2- I also started plying the game differently! Enjoy your content!

[@jadenyoung6519]

A true Saiyan always sprinkles when he Tinkles

[@ezlilyy]

Wise words

[@flaviopagliuco]

Terraria can be very rewardingly slow in the beginning, but I know there's a rabbit hole full of obssession down the later parts of it (end game weapons, armors, difficult bosses, more difficult bosses, EVEN MORE DIFFICULT BOSSES!! D:) so I'd love to see Lily playing the chill part of Terraria until she finds the rabbit hole and jumps inside of it! :D

[@ezlilyy]

I'm intrigued! ⚔

[@ezlilyy]

Now I'm even more intrigued!! 👀

[@flaviopagliuco]

@@ezlilyy 👀👀👀 Now I'm intrigued to know what happened between your first and second comments hahaha Did you check some Terraria videos?

[@originsmaster8140]

I can say from personal experience that hollow knight is incredible.

[@ezlilyy]

I'll just have to give it a shot then!! 🐞

[@nitaybarshack6698]

This is the reason stardew valley is one of my favorite games

[@vickisnemeth7474]

... And then 1.6 came out.

[@ezlilyy]

LOL! Yeah, we'll see how long this lasts 😂💜

[@erintheangry]

I did stardew Valley's plot in reverse in real life and I want to fucking die. I grew up on a farm. I had friends. People talked to each other face to face. Helped each other out. I had a nice family. But in my 20's I ended up moving to the city and my family sold the farm. I have never had so much regret and I can't undo it. This game is basically (albeit glorified) my old life. Yeah in my late 30's I have escaped corporate life but I still live in a dive apartment surrounded by people I don't even know. I do work outdoors as a landscaper and have a handyman side hustle but I miss the quiet seclusion of the village farmer life so bad. My goal is to one day get back out to where I came from. Not much has changed out here except for my family's old farm is now a junk yard and all the other people we competed with are also not farming anymore so the land is fallow and overgrown and nearly all the older folks I knew are dead and their kids moved away. It's terrible. If you are in the bumpkin life, don't give it up. You'll regret it.

[@faridasabry7008]

We all love you ❤❤❤

[@ezlilyy]

💜💜💜

[@Frognymphthing]

Thank you so much 🤩

[@jodyestevens9911]

if given the chance, many players will try to optimize the fun out of a game. wish you the best hope you have as much fulfillment from playing these games and making videos as possible

[@sans42093]

Amazing video 🎉

[@ezlilyy]

Thank you Sans ❤

[@Mint_River11]

i like grinding in the beginning from 0 to 5k and repeat and when i reach year 2 i burned out because it's get boring to just have money and kegs and jars and money and kegs.... So now i restart from beginning and try to play casually, i won't hurry to woo anyone, i won't comes to secret traveler every week and if i miss it then i miss it and still go on with everything i have. i understand that dtardew valley is your core and what bring us to you but you need some fresh air too to get the air keep fresh while waiting for the next update. Hope you won't burn out and keep make content. btw, i like pumpkins panic and stardew valley with chat control last time the most because its unpredicable!

[@nataliafranca5203]

what a wonderful video, thank you so much ❤😊

[@gabiestelar4184]

I would be very happy to see you play Spirit Farer, it's a beautiful game. I think you would like it

[@thomaszinecker1785]

I appreciate you making these. Youre a pro with your style. At first i didnt like that days were over so quickly. Then i realized it was a blessing you can redo days. But then i realized that's a curse too being you try to do the perfect days. So often i wish i could just chill in it, but you cant, have to rush to not miss things by a whole year.... But its still the best game. Terraria is a fun verison of it. Have you played it?

[@ezlilyy]

I lowkey got into Terraria a few weeks back, so I'd love to a playthrough on it sometime soon!🔨

[@mesaplayer9636]

4:10 this is actually very interesting. I never thought of it this way.

[@GeekyMina]

I love your views on the game, speed running is fun until it's not, I prefer a chill gameplay. I would recommend Moonstone Island, it's a mix of different genres merged perfectly together. ❤

[@DazzlingNishi]

some of my favorite games are untitled goose game, unpacking, and in stars and time

[@MartinHermans-dw3is]

Lily, any thoughts on going to bed early every day to maximize growing and processing times ?

[@SwedePotato314]

Could you do a video on tips for a cozy/chill Stardew playthrough? I bought this game YEARS ago and started it multiple times but stopped because I’d get overwhelmed esp since all content on it is min/max players so the only goals I knew was o shoot for we’re all from them. I have a stressful job, a preschooler and a husband so I don’t want to be stressed when I play. I don’t mind taking my time with it. I just don’t know how to play in a relaxed way. I’d appreciate any tips honestly.

[@CC_2617]

Best Stardew Valley video ever!

[@theodorethewyvern2640]

Terraria sould be very fun to see a series for!

[@chillaxin1926]

Best. Advice. Ever. 👍👍

[@jordanstark5924]

I've been watching your vids for years now. No need to prove anything to me 🤣

[@auroragoh8323]

Though i do intend to make some money fast, there are ways to make more money slower. Like the staggered planting of crops. I also don’t really care about the CC, and just enjoy stardew calley itself.

[@amwilson195]

I might be able to wait until the new update to start a new save... but getting impatient! 😄 I started playing Coral Island and I really enjoy it! But there is nothing that compares to Stardew, in my opinion!

[@nunukoo]

My fav stardew creator

[@ezlilyy]

no u

[@winterrain1947]

One thing I noticed about this game is that it gets to a point where it feels like the in-game day becomes absolute repetition with no diversity. When that happens, I get bored and irritated but didn't realize that until now. So, I just started a new play through. I'm gonna just go put in enough crops to make enough money to get the things I want for the game to be 'fun,' And spend all the rest of the time wandering, collecting flowers, or doing whatever makes me happy while avoiding the feeling of repeating or looping.

[@neurospicypisces]

Yay ezLily 🥰

[@Justanotherpot]

I guess the marriage thing means you canonically suck the life out of your spouse depending on how many years you let your playthrough go. If you stop playing your save after getting married without kids & only a few years into marriage, it could be argued your spouse lives elsewhere for a while to pursue their dreams. Take Hailey for example. If we don't have kids and I don't play too long, I could argue that when I stopped playing she took a year or 2 away from the farm to pursue photography with my riches to help her. Like she'll be able to immediately afford an entire gallery showing for her photos in a swanky place. I can help her skip the starving artist phase. She wouldn't have to beg anyone just to let her in the door. I think after a year or 2 of making her name that way she could come back & just take business trips sometimes. It's just the games canonical events that hold us back 😭😂😂

[@gabycountrybell9434]

I hope you cover life by you when it releases.

[@emilialeblanc712]

I'm waiting for Haunted Chocolatier

[@neurospicypisces]

Did the rise in urban gardens/suburban homesteads in the west, and the similarities of Joja to megacorps like Walmart and Amazon crushing small businesses and burning out employees making them want to return to more ecofriensly and nature based lifestyles like gardening and homesteading tip you off to the modern social commentary of the game? 😜 I'm joking in jest, but I do love how the game has that real world simulation lol

[@terrancesweetman3298]

Shes using to bee boss music in haunted chocolater

[@AgentKatya]

Does someone knows game on 8:21? Looks really interesting! And thanks for awesome video

[@departed9282]

I was wondering myself and it is called Sea of Stars

[@AgentKatya]

@@departed9282 thank you so much!

[@kingkane_official]

It won a playstation award for Independent GOTY!

[@derekdaniels7512]

You need the fire attachment to help kill the ogre

[@GermanEscobedo]

I recommend 360 strawberry seeds instead 6:45

[@ezlilyy]

😂😂😂

[@StarStew]

What is the game at 8:20, with the Ship and the guy going below the deck

[@ezlilyy]

Sea of Stars

[@StarStew]

thanks lilyy@@ezlilyy

[@Rayu25Demon]

I really wish if the developer adds arabic it's so annoying to keep up playing in English.

[@ezlilyy]

Do you play on PC? You could always download a language mod 💜

[@frankulfberht]

Oh, no. I have been playing the game wrong too. 😂😅

[@dmitryi1406]

1:16 Mod name?

[@davimoartes]

A lot of your videos are all related to stardew valley... Now thats make sense you have 3k+ hours on it, just how??

[@nitaybarshack6698]

you should play cuphead!

[@elisafontaine3357]

Now that I achieved perfection Im broke but I’m happy

[@trashbutz]

Does anyone know the game at 8:22 ?

[@ezlilyy]

Sea of stars 💜

[@trashbutz]

@@ezlilyy Thanks so much. Love the content as usual, looking forward to all the new ones as well!

[@nightlydrugs6927]

Please play Hollow Knight, you’ll love it!

[@sweetlady_k]

❤

[@ezlilyy]

no u 💜

[@ninjaspeed7581]

@@ezlilyy🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🖤🩶🤍🤎no you

[@kavu64]

Terraria! 🙂🙂🙂

[@slowbrodragon6951]

This game is about the grind 🔥🔥🔥 capitalism nr1 one 🔥🔥🔥 I'll become the richest farmer ever 🔥🔥🔥