Is It Possible To Beat Stardew Valley Without Earning Gold? 

32:20 Turns out there is some insane glitch or exploit that I’m missing out on >:( Not that insane, it just involves repeatedly demolishing and rebuilding cabins to keep bringing in new farmhands and getting literally infinite money. However, since this technique would defeat the purpose of the entire challenge I’m just gonna retroactively ban it haHAA. Imma say the intial three boys and girl are fine, since I slapped their cabins in there when I made the file. Also, having other people earn money increases the “farm earnings” in the pause screen, so I feel like it’s only fair to snatch their starting gold. Also also go watch at least one (1) of minnow’s videos, his pinned comment died for this

For those who dislike chairs, the crates in the mines can drop hardwood at a really low rate, so that’s not impossible to get without the chair, just annoying.

There's something so comedic about Sample crafting 50 tea saplings despite needing to craft exactly 0, since you can just go into Caroline's tea room and take a tea leaf from her sapling in there

about the tea leaves: in the last week of every season when they're harvestable, you can just go into caroline's sunroom and steal hers lol

i hope that bulletin board you bought becomes a running gag in your future challenge videos i think it would be funny to see it keep coming up

Fun fact, if you were to lower the income percentage down to 25% in the menu before you start the game, all of the crops sold in the shops are also quartered in price. Your starting money is unaffected, and since you wont be selling anything it has no real downsides. The only problem is that house upgrades, the travelling cart, tool upgrades, farm buildings, animals, and the vault bundle are all unaffected by this price decrease. As such, these things are still off the table with your original 500g starting amount. It's pretty much only crops that are lowered in price. Just thought that would be interesting, and allow you to potentially buy more items as needed if you were to try this again. Also, if you place soggy newspaper into a recycling machine, you have a chance to get cloth from that.

You could've planted the Star Fruit within the greenhouse since you did the Pantry before the Bulletin Board to not have to worry about it being summer or it getting smited by Zeus.

My only idea for the vault is to constantly delete the extra houses then buy back a house at the carpenter shop. This will allow you to get a player to join in as a “fresh” player. With this you will net 400 gold every time without adding (500 For the starting player, and -100 to buy the house) You just need a lot of time and another patient person. Though I have not tested this. But if this works then technically you can beat stardew without gaining any farm money.

Now, in stardew valley 1.6, being good enough friends with your cat can give you duck feathers! surely this will make the challenge possible now

Rewatching this video, this challenge may be a BIT more possible now, thanks to the 1.6 update adding the Raccoon family for more items to obtain without money, as well as the addition of mixed flower seeds

These are some of the highest quality gaming videos I’ve ever seen, and are quickly becoming part of my monthly rewatch routines

I'm always impressed by the ever-growing amount of patience Stardew players have, 10 years for this challenge is insane. Also major props to your storytelling and editing skills! It was so entertaining and immersive, I'll definitely be subscribing

You can actually crack geodes for one coal each using a geode crusher, which you unlock from doing Clint's special order on the bulliten board. I think the cutscene triggers even if you don't collect the money from the quest log, but I could be mistaken

Meanwhile, somewhere at the Ferngill Republic IRS, some accountants are looking over the books for Pelican Town's money transfers going, "I dunno man. It looks real sus. Are you sure these 3 consecutive transfers of exactly 500g to this one 'Poor Man' aren't another one of Mayor Lewis's money laundering schemes? I really feel like we should hit him with some extra taxes, just to be sure. Like, there's literally no reported incomes for this supposed 'Poor Man'. Just a few scattered purchases of items that, on paper, look like a poor attempt at imagining what a farmer on a budget should be like. I don't believe that this person actually exists."

i thought this was wand of sparking's next stardew challenge before i realized ITS SAMPLE CHAMPLE time to give it a watch

I can't wait to see how you'll tackle the vault. I have a few ideas myself but I'm not sure if they raise earnings. I'm betting things like quests don't so we'll see. Edit: And instantly my idea is dashed against the rocks in a violation of Commandment 6

ngl, that promo was amazing edit: that fact that he bought a whole bulletin board for one scene is too good edit: "how i picked the 5 bundles; these 3 have animal products so they're off the table." this is why i love this guy's work.

I love how you add personality to your explanations with bits like the bulletin board and Wrong Warp part in the Meat Boy video, helps with giving context while also being entertaining in itself.

MY GOAT you're my favorite challenge runner ever. You're just so good at telling the stories of the run. I still think about when you turned the Mantis Village into a freaking heist movie!

good ol' Sampleflaps back at it again.

Man, it's crazy to think how few subs you had while doing your kirby commentated tas that hit it big. Your production value is rising insanely quickly. Especially the sound design aspects of your production, it's so tight! Awesome videos.

So for the hard wood you could have also gotten lucky with the barrels in the mines, there's a chance when breaking a barrel to drop hard wood

I really liked the ending of this You may have failed the challenge but you went out with a massive bang, and considering that you did basically everything else except the Vault without earning gold, I'd consider this a win in my book!

Commandment Number 6: Thou shalt not commit murder unless it allows for progress in Sample’s challenge videos

this challenge feels like the mirror universe version of ArgonMatrix's Price of Perfection challenge. like its the opposite (make the least money as opposed to spend the least money) but they have similar vibes and the strategies used are similar. pretty cool

I see everyone else's interests in Stardew Valley are also reawakening this year! Just bought the game for a second time to play it with a friend. Anyway this video is literally a masterpiece, like always, keep up the great work Sam!!

I just forget about you for months and then you drop a banger and it’s incredible. You’re actually so good at making videos, and I’m glad to see you grow from 1k to 100k, to beyond!

Can't wait to live by an arbitrary set of Commandments for a challenge in a video game in real life. Thank you, Mr. Ple

Sample himself with other high entertainment video. Now incorporating another visual gag with some pretty well done string. The biggest thing I have noticed as a great formula is how you break things into chapters with distinct soundtracks. Adding the unnecessary switch up to create chapter 0 was a great touch. Thanks for enhancing my day once again :3

never clicked a video faster; love your content!

16:51 The fish pond bundle would actually be doable in 1.6 now since there's a book of power that allows you to get roe from fishing occasionally in chests. Not to mention, there's also mixed flower seeds now. Tbh I think this challenge may be quite a bit easier now.

I just started my journey to get every stardew valley achievement, and I've been waiting for the next video by you, so this came at a perfect time! Thank you, Sample Chammpel, for bringing everyone amazing content

I wish I could subscribe twice because the hard work you put in these videos are stunning, and it really reflects on the results. Love your content dude, keep it up

Just wanted to say, I love this video. Everything was so funny, interesting, and well-edited. Great job. The hardwood bulletin board thing was hilarious!

This was a really nice video! :) I liked that you included all the important information and cut out the grind, added some humor bits and organized everything nicely. If only all SDV challenge videos were like this one!

Ohh, wasn't expecting to hear Cave Story music here. I love it!

Using the binding of Isaac ascension music for the "true beginning" was a stroke of genius

The effort put into this video is incredible, and even though it was a failed challenge in the end, it was incredibly satisfying to see all of the items collected over the entire run sold all at once.

I literally dropped what I was doing to watch this. Gotta say you're definitely the channel I look forward to watching most in my subscriptions. you always have great content that I find super engaging and entertaining( especially loved that bulletin board bit.), incredible work. So thank you for your hard work, can't wait to see what you make next.

This is amazing have been watching your videos over and over for the last two days.

These videos are amazing and prove of the how good of a gamer you are I wish to see more in the future

Oh boy! I needed this one, as someone who is graduating high school, and moving away soon to go live on a farm, moving away from a big city (No I'm not kidding) I need a way to sustain myself without needing to earn cash. I'll definitely remember to stay safe traveling down the suspicious abandoned mines nearby looking for some Iridium from the monsters in it. Another great video, the transition to the sponsor was very smooth, and yet again you nailed having a fun explanation for a big problem (Buying that board was worth it) the conundrum of getting hardwood was definitely very fun, and the simplicity of using a chair to solve it is very funny. This seemed like it took a VERY long time to make (If you see this I'd actually like to ask what the final date was in the game, just curious) but it was one of the more interesting videos. And that's saying something considering your content is always a treat to watch. 12.3/10 Would watch it (for free) again... wait no then you EARN money from that wait-

In 1.6, one of the books gives you a low change of getting row in treasure chests, so although it would be torturous, you can complete every room except the vault!

I literally never comment on videos but I honestly get so happy when you post and dread the wait for the next. Ive watched your channel like three times through cause it’s so good

If you play in 25% profit margins the seed prices are less so you can save more money

Never played Stardew Valley, never watched Stardew Valley, I’ve never even seen this man on youtube in my life, and yet I’m here somehow

The burglars ring most likely did help, instead of doubling whatever item that mob drops, it actually rolls the chances for item drops twice, meaning you get two chances to spawn an iridium bar per mob

Hey man, I’ve been really sick all day and your videos have been keeping me cheered up and entertained. Thanks for what you do, your stuff is great and the way you present it keeps it interesting!

Im literally playing hollow knight while watching this and the Ch. 4 intro scared me half to death. For a second I thought I'd wandered into a boss battle

If getting gold from joined players is allowed, which it seemed to be, you could have demolished their homes to let new people join and murder for cash at +400 gold per home demolished and rebuilt. So it would be possible that way

Wow I just started rewatching all of the challenges and this pops into my subscriptions; crazy timing

I love your music chosen for this challenge.

Ayy! Good to see you do a video on one of the best farm sims! And excited to see how it goes!

absolutely brilliant video, well edited and explained so well ❤ also i love the danganronpa and zero escape OST, good taste 👌

I respect all the effort put into these videos. Keep making great content!

Omg! Another Sample vid came on time to help me go through a tough month! My Hero 🌟

As if I didn't already understand this, the Cave Story music appearing in Chapter 2 completely solidified for me that you are a man of absolute culture and class. I know it's far fetched but I would love to see a Cave Story challenge video, it would bring some much needed attention to an incredible game and would be quite fun to watch in my opinion.

A challenge run of one of the most chill games. Also one of my favorites!

I’m so happy to see another sample upload, huzzah!

dude I loooooove the music you use in your videos, it makes me happy to hear songs from my fav games in a very interesting well-made video. great work on the challenges and videos! the amount of work you put in is extremely admirable

It takes a lot of courage to get that far and then accept defeat, you could have cheesed it by demolishing and rebuilding the cabins sure but that would trivialize the entire challenge. Big respect.

This is a perfect example of finding a RU-vidr that is just suddenly your favorite

Honestly just leaving a comment for the sake of the algorithm (tm). Every video of yours is a treat to watch and all I can hope for is that you post another one soon

Amazing video once again, keep up the amazing work. Love watching these crazy challenges

From Kirby to Stardew, it’s like you’re after my heart

I always love your choices of music and added sound effects. :)

I saw your video and started watching it immediately. Passed out half way through cause Id been awake for quite a while at the time. Woke up, and then finished it Something about your delivery makes this one of my favorite channels on youtube

It is always worth the wait to watch ur videos ongg, I love u sample!

Fantastic video! A fun, unique challenge, great commentary, awesome music choice - just great work overall. Just so you know, iridium is pronounced "uh-ri-dium" instead of "eye-ridium". The initial "i" is pronounced more like "ee" than "eye".

Gotta be one of the most creative sponsors I have ever seen

Hell yeah a new video on the sample chample, I love these things

i just started rewatching your challenge videos and i just started watching stardew content again this is so lucky omg

12:24 I knew it was coming but it was still funny none the less.

in the mines you can sometimes find crates which give hardwood too

Heck yeah! Always a good time when I see a sample video

I have been waiting for so long keep making quality content

good ol' Simpleflimple back at it again.

Stardew Valley is such a cute and addicting Game... Doing a challenge like this seems ridiculous, but it was a really fun watch! Genuinely interesting!

This is the best stardew video I’ve seen in a long long time! I love your editing style and the story telling!

I can’t wait to see your channel grow, cause this content is so good! 😁

3 minutes in and I am already smiling because of the amazing style of this video... your humor and the way rule 2 and 3 are the complete opposite and also... not... I already love this video

In other words, the Aurophobia run [yes I needed to Google this]

i’ve been waiting for you to upload for so long!

This is super high quality and a lot of effort was put into this well done

“Third person” is just Sam pretending he has more friends.

Gotta love Stardew Valley Challenges! Love your work

I HAVE ALWAYS HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS OMG YES!!!

The effort in your videos is insane. Always impressed

I love seeing challenges and thinking this would be fun to try and then you said no backpack upgrades and I was like yeah nah 😂

10 minutes in and it’s already a good video Edit: please just keep the billboard and in every video just add more stuff on top of the other stuff, that would be funny

the goat is back with a new banger

I have to say, amazing work on your scripting and editing!! It makes your videos super informative, funny and overall a blast to watch! Even if I don't know anything about the game. Stunning work, Sample!!!

33:01 I LOVE the choice of the song there. It's so good and I did not realize that that OST could convey that feeling so well...

This is why stardew valley is such a masterpiece honestly, there is nothing you can do in the game without exploring every part of it, I mean, lets look at perfection speedrunners, they need to visit so many places for one or two items, its just, honestly beautiful.

Great storytelling! And the bulletin board bit was so good.

Hey!!!!! I have been waiting for your next video drop for so long now!!! Btw do you have any suggestions for other channels that do what you do? And how can I do something similar?

You can get hardwood in mines from boxes and barrels

Watching this challenge just made me want to play Stardew Valley again. Love your videos, man, you deserve way more subs! ❤

big pog always exceited when sample uploads

Excuse me WHAT. you spent ONLY 8 Hours on Celeste no grab challenge?