My Time at Portia: Top 10 New or Returning Player Tips in 2020

[@thecaneater]

Extra Pro-tip: If you find the day is ending too soon and you couldn't do everything you wanted, you can turn down the game speed to half. This will make the in-game time go by at half-speed (2 IRL seconds = 1 in-game minute). If you then want to just wait for a craft to finish, you can turn the speed back up, and then back when it's complete. Early Money Tip: Fishing is a cash-cow. Fish by the waterfall and get Goliaths. Sell them on 100%+ days for mad cash. For more efficiency, get the Identify Fish skill ASAP so you can only fish up what you want. This can be a huge boost of cash early game, allowing you to upgrade your land easier.

[@ohito47]

actually fishing and when you have enough king fish breeding them in at least 5 aquariums is a better one for just money its at least 3-5k a day without even doing anything

[@eikodaizen]

@@ohito47 where do you sell fishes

[@makatonka]

@@eikodaizen to martha, paulie, tool shop, and to sophie, that i know as of yet

[@ZKMUSIQUE]

I just bought this game last week, and i already played for 80 hours, this game is very addictive

[@bonhomiewinnie443]

me too! it’s SO worth the money. i’ve already played over 100 hours and i STILL have stuff to do.

[@animeprodigy16]

Dude I got it 3 days ago and I'm hooked. Its crazzzzy

[@astoldbygingermoments3482]

IS IT ON IOS

[@Designer239]

@ ZK It sure is very addictive, but honestly though I’m very new to it.

[@astoldbygingermoments3482]

@@Designer239 is it on iOS or will it be

[@m0L3ify]

Carbon steel bars are the bane of my existence

[@FoodThenGames]

100000000% agreed!

[@m0L3ify]

@@FoodThenGames Me: Oh wow, I have 250 carbon steel bars in my inventory! That should last me the week! Me the next day: I have...10 carbon steel bars in my inventory. wtf... [searches for the thief!]

[@retrograde9053]

Im on Year 1 and I built 8 Civil furnaces exclusively for the smelting of Carbon Steel Bars 😐

[@LtBasil]

Use the comprehensive cutter and grinder. They cut down carbon steel consumption by A LOT. Best machines in the game imo.

[@m0L3ify]

@@LtBasil You're totally right! But then once you get the factory, you're back to making bars again. I freaking hate that. Why can't the factory be as efficient as the comprehensive cutters I have installed in it??

[@sweeety969]

The most vital tip in this game that will actually save people a tonne of time is that clicking the sort all button puts everything in your inventory away as long as it has a stack it can be added to in the storage. That is absolutely vital and something I didn't discover until my second day playing. Also if the mission you picked up from the board isn't called "commerce mission" you can pick up more missions. You can only pick up one commerce mission a day and only do one of those at a time. You can pick up one of every other class of mission at a time though. So you can have an A, B and C class mission going simultaneously as long as two out of three aren't commerce missions.

[@Hannah591]

Ah I wondered this, thank you

[@DespiteMyself7]

I am almost through the game, and I wish I'd figured this out!

[@DespiteMyself7]

I always try and leave at least one of an item rather than grabbing the whole stack. It is much faster than having to go and find the box in belongs in

[@gargillaape5292]

For all you console players, from what I’ve seen, every Friday in the game, a better commission is put out that gives quite a bit more rep points and money than your normal commission, good for all those people trying to beat higgins

[@electricheartpony]

Same for desktop. They're bigger but you have three days to make them without missing a daily commission

[@gargillaape5292]

@@electricheartpony it's great lol

[@gargillaape5292]

@@electricheartpony I stopped playing after I beat Higgins because I was bored and I felt I completed the game in that way😂

[@LtBasil]

Another tip: Build the comprehensive grinder and comprehensive cutter as soon as you get the diagrams for them. Those machines are SO helpful. They make items from the raw materials rather than the smelted bars (for example, the comp. cutter uses iron ore and wood to make steel plates rather than carbon steel). Not only does this speed up the process of making grinder and cutter products, it also makes it so you don't eat up furnace products nearly as fast, letting you save them for worktable and assembly station recipes.

[@steveheffner]

I know this is a bit late to comment, but still going to.. IF you are just starting out, I would strongly suggest do some fishing to get some gols, and as soon as you can buy a massage chair from the furniture guy in town. You will be able to restore your stamina fairly quickly with that chair so that you can do 3ish bars worth of stamina activities a day. This is excellent at early game, mid to late game it isn't as important due to having more items available to you for restoring stamina/health through cooking, and just letting things like apples dry on a rack/gotten through dungeons. Normally I would say buy low, and sell high but for this chair I am usually selling my fish and immediately turning around and buying the chair same day. I find it is that useful to not worry about a few gols that you can get more of by doing things (commissions, fishing, farming, crafting, etc). Also not doing the main quest definitely allows you to catch your breath, and get ahead. There is no rush, so don't worry about finishing those non timed quests quickly. I know I've been holding on to them till thursday's so that if something gets posted on the commissions board I get to get them without having to worry about higgens stealing my extra commissions. (this comes in handy when working to get the 5 deedee achievement.) Take your time, look at the perks for having a relation level with each of the town folks. Prioritize the ones you feel will benefit you the most. My current play through I am working to get the whole town BFF's with me (sigh that is everyone max bars). I found through crafting and cooking you can usually make something for everyone fairly easily. I also played when it was more in beta(even then it was more refined then most early access games), so my play time is kind of wonky at 370+ hours. So yea massage chair, it was a game changer for me.

[@anneginting2062]

i remember having one WHOLE SEASON getting my charcoal and carbon steel stocked and it really helps with the end game mission. but note that the process will be quite overwhelming (e.g.: for charcoal i'm gonna have to cut trees EVERYDAY, and for the ores i'll mine for the whole week after i've paid the entrance fee). Planning is definitely one of this game's best strategy but idk, some people find relaxed gameplay is more enjoyable.

[@OriginalKarasu]

Most important tip ever: become buddy with Mint ASAP!!!

[@Gigagorillaz]

(Head engineer comes to town) Me rubbing hands meniacly: oh yes we are gonne be good friends.

[@Junkerzpee]

What we got from him?

[@deouzy_1171]

@@Junkerzpee he give you a mining drill which is op

[@xama503]

Bruh my life changed after that

[@mradamdust]

Im a little late to the game, but this is the mood and content I've been eager for. I've made some mistakes along the way but im catching up and settling into a good groove. Appreciate these tips!

[@severina8844]

This was so helpful! I just got the game today and I may be slightly addicted now.

[@mentql8535]

I just started playing this on gamepass and it's so much fun. I played Stardew Valley a lot before and this game is on that same kind of level of enjoyment that Stardew Valley gave me so I'm actually excited. :DD

[@MrXIV-vt8qc]

pov: You get it free on epic games, and u just reading comments here

[@yanarsen]

No

[@MrXIV-vt8qc]

@@yanarsen ok

[@Mrnumber]

Close, free on gamepass

[@MrXIV-vt8qc]

@@Mrnumber hello fellow mr.

[@missstella5377]

your voice is so relaxing and your stuff is so informative ❤

[@earlmigrino]

Been playing and streaming this game 4 days straight now. I'd set aside 2-3 days just fishing from waking up until passing out and sell them on high pay days.

[@brentcepticon]

getting apple trees at your workshop is pretty useful. get tons of apples and use both aroma apples and regular apples to make a lot of dried apples at the dry stand thing. I always have a 200+ stack of dried apples and with 500+ stamina, it gives 50 stamina each. very helpful when u wanna stay and mine in the ruins longer, or want to reach a couple more relics before leaving.

[@Kenji000]

I found your channel through this video, I really enjoy the energy you have in these tips and tricks guides

[@YhelloWish]

-60% sale on steam

[@saintgeezus]

just got it, time to grind the shit out of it !!

[@saintgeezus]

@Sarah Madeline Damn it, I got work to do. Deadline on Monday :( hope I got to play it again soon.

[@HalkerVeil]

"Free" with game pass.

[@cactusace4836]

Free on epic right now

[@jeremybetancourt3071]

Free on epic games XD

[@MigglesTheGidget]

About to start playing this game for the first time. Thanks for the tips! Anyone else just starting this game?

[@Ab-hj1qn]

I did yesterday :-) How is it going at your workshop?

[@MrAsiris23]

im a returning player and i must say that with this factory system it is a game changer i took a SS comission and done it the same day still have to add some machines on the plate so still not maxed out yet done a good portion of the storyline as well

[@Gigagorillaz]

Day 1: higgins is such a douche Month 6:commissions commissions cant get enough commissions!

[@Kaftan]

You either die young, or live long enough to see yourself become Higgins.

[@Blasti1987]

Got it recently, played 30 hours, just unlocked the civil furnace, i am not dissapointed xD this game is awesome

[@cosmicIllusion-eg2hk]

I've had it for over a year and I JUST started being able to talk to the characters without being nervous

[@elizabethvinals2346]

I’m the same lol. Talking to characters in games makes me just as nervous as in rl.

[@samurizzy]

Fantastic guide. Nice, clean and strait to the point. Thank you.

[@jazznblues9496]

I know there are lots of tips that can be given. My tip, exchange stone for wood at A&G, keep those furnaces running!

[@CaptainSteveVPT]

Just started a playlist of this myself... my biggest tip is the main missions dont have a time limit, you can hold off doing them, buy the land around your house, fishing and making stones stalls net you loads of Gols in early game. Great video like your style.

[@kashmere3034]

Didn't expect to see Captain Steve here!!!

[@FireAndLightning]

I bought this game last week and it's so good that I never want to stop playing! I did do most of these just because I thought it be good, especially use stamina and always have the machines running. What I noticed was that there can be a commerce that you can choose, but you haven't played long enough to actually be able to do things. Or on dates there can be something the date wants to do and you haven't progressed that far into the game to do that either.. for example, Arlo wanted to go to Sandrock or something but I hadn't come to the point in the game to build the bridge to that place so I failed that.. or someone wanted a thing that could only be built in workplace level 2 and I only had the first one. Annoying actually. Otherwise - highly addictive and fun!

[@zk6954]

I got so into this game recently. and Im stunned by all the pain I couldve avoided by watching this video lmaoo.

[@firstswordcorvus7368]

Just got the game recently, feels like 3D Stardew Valley for the most part. The game is pretty interesting, though I kinda wish my character would get hungry with how much I'm getting free food from the villagers lol, also I hope I can get that outfit your goth girl has

[@LadyBlueAzure]

I just started playing this to get away from grindy stressful games and to chill out. I’m hooked. I’m trying to go at a reasonable pace but also work my way up the commission board and building relationships with the townies.

[@epicpandas8791]

This game is on sale for 12 bucks! What a steal! I’m so excited to play today. Thanks for the tips!! :)

[@TheIdleCrow]

Nice little video to help jog my memory on some things been a long time since I played it last, felt like getting back into it. I know all this stuff but being reminded vs wandering around lost trying to remember and wasting a day in the game confused. lol

[@KarlJuhlkeGames]

Great video! I started playing the game again after a year and found out a lot of these the hard way.

[@sunyata_ana]

Wow, great tip! I didn't know I can access any storage chest in one place! 7:40

[@anamarisa8034]

Turn game speed to 50 at least for the first month. Fishing-6k+- Message chair. Stamina galore. Many mention dried apple but i found impractical. Need lv2 craft b. Waiting time is ridiculous. FOLLOW THE MAIN QUEST(Yellow mark) It will open some schematic, bonus resc and relation point spree.

[@demondog9482]

I would grind and make friends before upgrade to work bench. The $ kinda stays the same but your not asked for things to hard to make. I upgrade my work bench to level 3 real fast and found that i really messed up cause commissions were asking for things i was simply to low level to do. Maybe it was just me. Great vid mate

[@rasravensclow]

your not the only one. upgrading the workbench makes the main quest come LOADS faster then they should..... i faced this problem. and did not have the electric furnace for the aluminum.

[@FoodThenGames]

See I always get frustrated if I don't have the level 2 upgrade done before the first main quest because things like tires and seats are locked behind it and then GOSH DARN HIGGINS 😂

[@demondog9482]

Maybe its smart to jump to level 2 but i would wait a bit to get level 3. Higgins is a dk lol

[@alandoe1122]

great tips in a concise, easy to follow format ! well done !!!

[@dianasan2925]

I just finally started playing today. Very useful video, thank you!!

[@matthew_thekngp1n]

I'm so happy I came across this video cuz I just started playing this week and I absolutely love it 😊 ty so much for the tips

[@mayadiem]

What mic are you using in this video? Sounds gorgeous!

[@simontobias9678]

Pass out Time is 3 am Having 20+ Apple Trees and Dry Racks for Apple Slices will give you Stamina Back and Aroma Apples can be gifted to many NPCs so get Apple Trees ASAP And if youre Beginner go to the Ruins and get DATA Discs you can Purchase stuff at the Temple and Research Center to resell them And the Factory has Unlimited Space .... maybe its Limited but i use 1080 Slots once you got the Factory you can re Organize your Items ..Storage and Factory Storage is seperated when sorting Items in

[@MBSpies-jw8un]

Not sure who needs to know this. But, if you go to other venders that you sell stuff to. There you can duplicate hard to get items. Such as the lubricant, tempering liquid, worm fur, poplar wood, hardwood planks,sulfate, blue leather, nitre, quality leather, rope etc.

[@elfpanglee]

I’m at the part where I will need to build a Portia bridge and big I regret not making a lot of charcoal. I have like 6-7 furnace running now.

[@FoodThenGames]

Oooffff I’m so sorry. I know that feeling 😩

[@donmartin2133]

Great tip about the storage boxes access. Thank you!

[@mayadiem]

straight off the bat I LOVE your voice!

[@isabelac.2066]

Should have watched this video before I started playing... 😔 it's so chaotic now 🤣

[@Designer239]

Thanks for the tips on that. Cuz I’m planning to go back into that game again. And i will try my best to do that stuff. Thanks again.

[@lucasjordan8105]

If I had a dollar every time she says “whole heck of a lot” Great vid btw

[@effiecross2008]

These seem like great tips! I just bought this last night, and wanted some starting help before I dove in. Subscribed!

[@SuperCenation34]

I just bought this game on epic games. Thank you so much for the tips. I love your voice!

[@Kuromori516]

Great useful video. I’ve just started and needed this! Definitely subscribing for more 😊

[@DaviMourao]

Dang, as a console player, the game looks so much better on PC :(

[@Alcoholic_Nerd]

All games do....

[@joeblast8004]

@Leon Flames Fax

[@dunderzack]

and on pc you dont have to worry about a placement limit. only the amount of space.

[@NastyCupid]

True, but I like playing it on my couch in front of the tv on my switch + I can play it portable :)

[@blakewhitlow]

@@NastyCupid u could always just hook up your pc to your tv and play with a wireless controller bam problem solved

[@bittgrundy]

I just found myself picking the game back up after two years of not playing it so I figured well I already got one person one file basically but I haven’t even done anything and I’m still on the second day so I figured I might as well play for a bit, it is now 4 AM

[@manuelos94]

Liking this game so much but console version is so clunky, feels like a early access game

[@emt0072]

Very helpful, thank you.

[@madisonlewe1057]

How did you get that first outfit for your character?

[@FoodThenGames]

It's the player outfit DLC!

[@andreyaquilon9184]

@@FoodThenGames Hi! Which outfit was the black one you're wearing?

[@kimson1013]

Just bought this on the switch and I already wanted to give up. Glad I watched this loll

[@syreneblazer9152]

Kim Brown Same, just got it today because of the sale and was really confused with how to do certain things. That’s why I came here😂

[@tzera_rhuon]

How are you finding the performance on Switch? The game is on my wishlist and currently on sale however I've not seen many positive reviews.

[@syreneblazer9152]

Rebecca C definitely not the best. I stopped playing after a couple of days because of annoying bugs and loading screens. but I heard the pc version is much better and isn’t as rushed, so if you haven’t bought it yet, I would recommend looking into the Steam version.

[@tzera_rhuon]

@@syreneblazer9152 Thank-you. I'll pass on it and perhaps take a look at another version.

[@kimson1013]

I actually don't mind now that I got the hang of it. I've put in over 90 hours already 😅 my family makes fun of me for playing but I actually like it alot lol

[@gearbonz]

Nice, thanks for the tips

[@igortodorovic6463]

How do you expand your yard??

[@FoodThenGames]

There should be a sign post either behind your fence or to the side where there’s open grass, interact with it to upgrade your yard! There are several upgrades and increase in cost as you go!

[@theindiegameenthusiast1315]

Great stuff!!

[@rielochoa4786]

Very Good tips 👍

[@eyizaudios]

I got it for black Friday today! I've been on and off about buying it and it was 10$ so I finally bought it lmao

[@HalkerVeil]

That radio voice thou.

[@User45134]

Thank you for this! I didn’t realize you can lose relationship points if you don’t complete a timed mission related to a character. Does anyone happen to know how many points you lose in this case?

[@13Steeh]

thank you so much the chests tip blew my mind i feel so dumb for opening 300 chests a day lmaoooo

[@bengisulo6659]

Literally

[@angrybidoof847]

Also donate to the kickstarter for the second game

[@tommyle7096]

im waiting for the console update 😤😤

[@tommyle7096]

@Pug Pals 😂😂😂 but still we both lose still no updates 😂😂

[@jenniferhill2123]

I might try this game.. its currently available on ps4/ps5 ps+ extra library

[@dietmarpuschel9499]

3:32 Where are all the clothes from?

[@FoodThenGames]

They're DLC!

[@Jociaoftrades]

They have voices on PC? Wonder if consoles ever got that.

[@FoodThenGames]

It’s not full voice acting but most of the character are at least 50% voice acted! And the main character now has 3 voice options and a no voice option!

[@Blkmage766]

Yes, they can speak on console. PS4 player here :D

[@Jociaoftrades]

Daddyonate oh when did they get them. I’ll have to check this out.

[@gargillaape5292]

Every Friday there’s a special commission put out

[@ShacalGD]

the only sad part about it they don't update the console version.

[@Firr05]

Hi, I have a silly question here, I know that this game is a casual game playing at our own pace but, is there like a limit at all? for example if I just want to be in game, running around exploring, enjoying nature looking at the graphics and socializing all day long etc, you know just casually doing stuff slowly, is there like a limit of time maybe like, Losing something or failing something because didn't do things fast or within set amount of time (Except for the timed ones) or is the game progress only when I want it to, say, seriously doing all the work only after year? - I Just found out about this game, bought it and Loving it so much, been wanting a modern 3D with Voices Harvest Moon with Botw gameplay and graphics for so long.

[@FoodThenGames]

Certain quests like that intro one to building the bridge to amber island and ones like that that don’t have a timer you can totally take your time doing! The main story won’t progress until you finish it so you can spend time doing other things before moving the story along!

[@Firr05]

@@FoodThenGames That's great! I can do all kind of stuff first without worrying then. Thank You for answering my question 😊

[@boethia7367]

@@Firr05 A certain character isn't available after year 5.

[@ZEUS1981GOD]

Thanks 😊

[@Designer239]

Thanks for those tips.

[@papapablo1402]

I started to zone out and started focusing on the breaths in instead of the tips 🤣🤣

[@cezarmartins3489]

Just downloaded this game, and I like it. A whole heck of a lot.

[@SYSRQLLQRSYS]

How come you have an american accent but sometimes Australian accent

[@VTrucker777]

Been in the days when your need about 15 to 30 mins each day before sleep to manage your inventory No easy access to all chess No auto manage

[@santye2405]

Are u playing in pc?

[@jhonm6347]

I loved this channel, lucky I found it.

[@derkonig6615]

I was considering to buy this game. Now im gonna buy it. Thanks for the helpfull video! And a little question, if i dont complete a quest does it come later and do i lose some relationship points?

[@FoodThenGames]

if you don't complete a side quest or a commission I don't believe it comes back -- a lot of main story missions aren't timed so you should be okay in that regard but I'd still keep an eye on the timer for a lot of it -- if you don't complete something that's timed you'll loose points with both that person and the town!

[@nolabel7705]

Fyi all: PS4 currently has a 75% OFF sale on base game and 50% OFF on add on. I started 1st time playing a few hrs ago.

[@medusathedecepticon]

Good guide

[@thisisspacepig]

I dont know how else to explain it but this video has the exact same voice tone and cadence as a DisneyWorld guide video.

[@Dydyfel]

Hi! How I can get to the Musemu? It should be near Reseach Center but I not able to find it :(

[@FoodThenGames]

You have to wait for mint to show up in game and to have it unlock in the story!

[@drunkbillygoat]

Learn to fish and get good at it. The amount of money you can make is insane.

[@majikalfae]

thanks. good video.

[@Akazainul]

Other than not being able to retry the mission, is there a penalty for missing a time sensitive mission?

[@FoodThenGames]

I believe you might drop in approval/relationship points with people if it has someone specifically tied to it but I'm not sure by how much!

[@retrollamas]

I’d seen videos of this and it looked really cool completely forgot about it till I saw they’d put it as this months free game on PlayStation plus

[@alice-elenaakinsola1572]

Does anyone know where to find the blueberries and blackberries in the game?

[@rosieaedo]

What system are you playing this on? It looks crisp 😊

[@FoodThenGames]

I play on PC!

[@lucasjordan8105]

I have a question. I failed a request, it was the one Dr. Xu asked me to get like 10 of these plants to help with some of the people’s sickness. Does this affect the people or the town?

[@FoodThenGames]

I believe you've lost points with both the town + Dr. Xu and you didn't get the smol follow up quest with the nurse after but you didn't mess anything up main story wise!

[@lucasjordan8105]

@@FoodThenGames aw, still sucks. I wish the game would've told me where to get the plant. Thank you tho!

[@perlaespitia7334]

Where did you get your outfit? Are you on pc or gaming console?

[@FoodThenGames]

PC! And it's the dlc outfit! I talk about it more in detail in my Portia Let's Play!

[@r.e.z9428]

What kind of game is this exactly?

[@tdh920]

3D stardew valley

[@demondog9482]

@rez its alot like stardew valley but much more tedious. However if you like stardew valley i would highly recommend it

[@Darksider087]

@@demondog9482 How is it tedious? Most of the main quests arent even timed and even the ones that are give you loads of time to finish, and materials are also easy to gather as well as the equipment is easy to make. :/

[@demondog9482]

@shadow its probably just my game style, but i took alot of commissions that i had no way of doing . Idk its still a quality game

[@Ultimategaminghq1]

Like an rpg Type game, it’s good if you like collecting stuff and building stuff

[@JackSFM37isCool]

whos here after epic games mystery games?

[@pokefan213]

are these game tips compatible with the PS4 version of MTaP or exclusive only to Console/PC then?

[@FoodThenGames]

I honestly have no idea, I've only played Portia on PC!

[@pokefan213]

@@FoodThenGames Edit to my comment the Game Speed thing DOES exist in my ps4 version and I dunno how I never figured it out sooner it makes things SO MUCH EASIER when I'm not rushing to finish stuff!!

[@antiquecardboard]

Looks like a cool game but I hate relationship building in games like this (it was my least favorite part of Stardew Valley.) I'm not sure why. I guess I don't like seeing "characters" as checklists. It breaks my immersion and becomes a chore.

[@vaporeon1606]

I want to know where you got that shirt your character wears from!

[@FoodThenGames]

It's from the DLC you can purchase!

[@vaporeon1606]

@@FoodThenGames thank you! Unfortunately this dlc isn’t on the switch :/

[@BlackEagleUSA]

Ive been playing this game on my phone. Over 100 hours

[@cannabiscovepnw]

Got on sale psn 11-15. Very fun