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Below is a list of frameworks commonly used by contentsmiths. If you have any questions about which one to use, feel free to come ask in #making-mods. The most common abbreviation for framework names have been added to ones that are commonly abbreviated. Original list compiled by Jonqora.

Content Patcher aka CP

• Edit or replace any game file in Content;
• Add new files (useful for making a new NPC);
• Edit images, data, or maps;

Content Patcher Animations aka CPA

• Used to animate images both vanilla and custom (either added through CP or JA);
• Requires Content Patcher

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Changelog

This list is not comprehensive of every change made, especially towards gift tastes. Items that have been added that were dependencies from other content packs have been implemented with context tags to support flexibility.

All Packs (Except Tailor Mouse & BAGI)

• Added Leo likes/dislikes to some items;
• Added UniversalGiftTastes. Most items will now either be Like or Neutral by NPCs;
• Changed letter background;
• Items gated behind receiving the Island letter have been moved to Island shops;

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Changelog

2.3.5 - Spoilers

• Fixes Kent's Winter Star Portrait (I don't know where it went but it's back);
• Fixes Harvey's festival code having a (( )) instead of {{ }};
• Fixes formatting for dialogue;
• Fixes stray pixels on Lewis's character sprite;
• Fixes Sebastian wearing shoes in his sleepwear back sprite;

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Contents

• Dialogue
• NPC Clothing
• More Crops
• Taxes/Economy
• Companion Mods

Introduction

This list is not to be reflective of every single alternative to Longevity. Many of these mods, primarily the companion mods, add features Longevity doesn't even touch but add more of a challenge. For the SMAPI mods listed here you can check for compatibility here.

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Gift Tastes

An example of a filled out gift tastes:

 "GiftTastes":
    {
        "Love": ["Abigail"],
        "Like": ["Emily", "Evelyn", "George", "Gus", "Harvey", "Jas", "Shane", "Vincent", "Wizard"],
        "Neutral": ["Alex", "Caroline", "Clint", "Demetrius", "Dwarf", "Elliott"],
 "Dislike": ["Krobus", "Leah", "Willy", "Lewis", "Linus"],

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Pathoschild has put together a wonderful list of Quality of Life mods and other mods he recommends. I will try not to overlap that list as many I also recommend. If you wish to view his list check out here. Here are a list of mods & frameworks that I recommend. See the player's guide to using mods if you're interested.

Frameworks & Utilities

These are mods that I consider essential or are necessary for my recommended mods.

• Better Artisan Good Icons
  Changes the look of the artisan good icons.

• Content Patcher

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Contents

• Pixel Art Software
• Text Editing Software (JSONs)

This is not a comprehensive list of all software you can use for Stardew Valley; however these are the ones most often recommended by the community. Feel free to suggest software in the comments for others, there's a lot out there!

Pixel Art Software

Software	Price (USD)	OS	Notes