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So, here’s the thing about Hobbits. They’re obsessed with eating. Like, seriously. You’ve got Peregrin Took from The Lord of the Rings tossing out, “What About Elevenses? Luncheon? Afternoon Tea? Dinner? Supper?” like a grocery list. Meanwhile, Middle-earth is losing its mind over some looming darkness. But Hobbits? They’re only really sweating over when the next meal’s happening. And Tales of the Shire? This game takes that whole vibe and runs with it.
Cooking! It’s like the game’s bread and butter — pun totally intended. It’s how you make pals in Bywater. You know, brownie points with the neighbors, or maybe pie points? But here’s the kicker — you get rewarded for cooking stuff way more often than you eat it. It’s like, nonstop.
Okay, picture this: About three hours in, you’re starting these social clubs, right? Four clubs, each focusing on something like fishing or gardening. It’s like forming your own mini-clubhouse with Bywater’s 15 villagers. And every time you hook a fish, forage a mushroom, or bake a pie, BAM! XP for you. It’s like dopamine central.
And then there’s the Ivy Bush Inn. You take on these simple tasks, earn a heap of XP, and get cooking supplies. It’s not rocket science, but leveling up feels like winning a small lottery. You get cool stuff like a better fishing rod or more room for your stuff. Your Hobbit pad gets bigger too. Sweet deal, right?
But wait, there’s this thing called Fellowship ranks. Doing little personal tasks for villagers or having meals with them bumps up your rank. And what do you get? New recipes, funky furniture, and sometimes chickens. Chickens, folks. They lay eggs for you. How wild is that?
And the main quest? It’s all about tasting these bits of the game. Setting up clubs, whipping up meals — it’s like a checklist but with more flavor. Even if you stick to the main storyline, rewards are just flying at you left and right. Keeps the game buzzing even if some of its bits are, well, basic.
Honestly, it’s all a rollercoaster of simple joys. Go figure.
