Becoming Familiar
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #28 of 55 Cheats mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Prevents Friendship Decay when you are in the same area as an NPC.
Becoming Familiar is a small cheat mod that stops friendship decay when you're near an NPC. It's for players who want to maintain relationships without constant interaction. With 2,084 endorsements and 80,773 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life tweak.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 2,084 endorsements and 80k downloads.
- Does exactly what it says—no more babysitting friendships.
- Lightweight and unobtrusive; just install and forget.
⚠️ Cons
- Only works when you're in the same area—leave and decay resumes.
- No config options or toggles; it's all or nothing.
- Last updated April 2024; may not be compatible with future game patches.
For Stardew Valley players who hate the friendship decay mechanic and want to keep relationships stable without daily gifts. Skip if you enjoy the challenge of maintaining friendships or want more control over decay rates.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have SMAPI installed, as most Stardew Valley mods require it.
- Place the mod folder in your Mods directory, then launch the game with SMAPI.
- If you want to tweak decay, look for other mods that offer configurable settings.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- Krutonium
- Version
- 1.0.3
- Downloads
- 80,773
- Endorsements
- 2,084
- Category
- Cheats
- Created
- 4/6/2024
- Updated
- 4/30/2024
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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🔧 How to Install Stardew Valley Mods
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