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From time to time, villagers in Stardew Valley will make certain requests, and they'll even give you quests that you can do in exchange for gold and their friendship. It's important to do these as they allow you to get to know the NPCs a little better and become closer to them.
Stardew Valley: 8 Best Villagers To Befriend First
There are a lot of NPCs in Stardew Valley, each with unique gifts that they can give you. Here are the best villagers to befriend first.The Mayor's Shorts quest is probably one of the most, if not the most, well-known quests in Stardew Valley. You'll receive it on the third day of Summer so don't forget to check your mailbox. Mayor Lewis is looking for his purple "shorts"; he's lost them and can't remember where. You'll be asked to handle this quest discreetly.
Updated March 31, 2024 by Jacqueline Zalace: The Mayor's Shorts is a simple Stardew Valley quest that you may forget about completing, especially if it gets buried in your journal. We've updated this guide with more information on this quest, ensuring that you promptly complete it and get your reward.
How To Accept The Mayor's Shorts Quest
The Mayor's Shorts is a fairly easy quest to accept. Simply wait until Summer 3 of the first year, and Lewis will send you mail asking for you to find and return his shorts. It's impossible to miss this quest and there is no time limit.
Where To Find The Mayor's Shorts
Now, where could Mayor Lewis have possibly lost his "shorts"? Well, if you haven't found them yet, they're in an odd location. The mayor's shorts can be found in Marnie's Ranch, more specifically in Marnie's Bedroom.
Marnie lives in her Ranch, which is located west of Pelican Town. You can get there by taking the town's southwestern exit or the farm's south exit. Marnie's room is in the center of the ranch house; you should be able to see the shorts lying on the floor right as you walk into the building.
How To Get Into Marnie's Room
The tricky part is accessing Marnie's Room. If you're not one to talk to all the villagers daily or if you don't distribute gifts that often, you might not be able to access her room right away. You are required to have at least two hearts with Marnie in order to be able to enter her room.
The best way to win her over is to give her gifts. Quests are a bit more difficult because you never know when they'll pop up.
Loved gifts are worth 80 friendship points, liked gifts are worth 45 and neutral gifts are worth 20. Talking to a villager will also grant you 20 friendship points. You need 250 friendship points to gain a heart, therefore you need to get to at least 500 friendship points with Marnie to access her bedroom and get the Mayor's shorts.
What To Give To Marnie
Regarding Marnie's personal taste, here is a table of her loved and liked gifts. We've also included some universal loves and likes that are easily accessible.
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You can give each villager two presents a week and another one on their birthday. Marnie's birthday is on Fall 18. Considering giving her a Loved Gift on her birthday to not only get the chance to see unique dialogue but also to get eight times as many Friendship Points.
Rewards For Completing The Mayor's Shorts
As a reward for completing this quest, you will receive one friendship heart with Lewis, as well as 750g. This isn't the biggest reward, but it can be quite helpful if you are still in the first year.
