Any message appearing while you’re playing a game can be puzzling. So, it makes sense that players wonder what “you’ve got some new ideas to sleep on” means in Stardew Valley.
The message itself was added in the 1.6 update of Stardew Valley. Therefore, older players may not be familiar with the message. However, the meaning behind the message has been around much longer. The message deals with the games skill system.
In Stardew Valley, when you receive the message, “You’ve got some new ideas to sleep on,” it’s a hint that your character has made enough progress in a specific skill to level it up. This message signals a skill level-up is waiting, which will activate the next time you sleep. After sleeping, you’ll wake up to find your skill boosted and maybe a new recipe for farm equipment or combat gear, or improved efficiency in activities like fishing or mining.
Stardew Valley ‘new ideas’ means skills
Skills in Stardew Valley are divided into five areas: Farming, Mining, Foraging, Fishing, and Combat. Each activity offers its own benefits when leveled up. For example, gaining Farming levels could allow you to craft new sprinklers for automated watering, while Mining levels unlock more powerful tools for resource gathering.
Some levels even unlock special professions, which add more strategic depth. For instance, at Level 5 in Farming, you can choose between Rancher (boosting animal product profit) or Tiller (raising crop value). Professions diversify your farm’s success by allowing you to specialize.
To gain experience, you’ll need to focus on actions relevant to each skill. This system rewards players for daily activities. The message “You’ve got some new ideas to sleep on” serves as a simple, satisfying reminder of progress. Plus, since the message only appears once you’ve met a threshold in any skill, it encourages you to keep up consistent effort rather than just grinding one task endlessly.
Stardew Valley is available for Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
Published: Nov 12, 2024 07:15 pm