Fields of Mistria, the charming farming and life simulation game, has introduced a highly requested feature in update v0.13.0: Day Time Speed control.
This new setting allows players to slow down the in-game clock, effectively extending the length of the daytime and providing more time for activities like farming, mining, fishing, and exploration.
This guide explains how to adjust the Day Time Speed setting and the benefits of doing so.
Why Extend Daytime?
The default day/night cycle in Fields of Mistria can feel quite fast, especially for players who enjoy taking their time and meticulously planning their activities.
Extending the daytime provides several advantages:
- More Time for Activities: You’ll have significantly more time to tend to your crops, explore the world, gather resources, fish, mine, and interact with NPCs.
- Reduced Time Pressure: Feel less rushed to complete daily tasks. You can accomplish more without feeling constantly pressured by the setting sun.
- Improved Resource Management: Longer days allow for more efficient resource gathering and management.
- Easier Planning: You’ll have more flexibility to plan and execute time-consuming activities, such as traveling to distant locations or completing lengthy quests.
How to Change the Day Time Speed Setting
Adjusting the Day Time Speed is a simple process:
- Load Your Game: Start Fields of Mistria and load your saved game.
- Open the Pause Menu: Press the designated key to open the in-game Pause Menu (the reference doesn’t specify the key, but it’s likely a common key like Esc, P, or similar).
- Access Settings: Within the Pause Menu, navigate to the “Settings” menu. This is typically represented by a gear or cogwheel icon.
- Go to Accessibility: Select the “Accessibility” option from the Settings menu.
- Find “Day Time Speed”: Locate the setting labeled “Day Time Speed.” The default setting is “Standard.”
- Choose Your Preferred Setting: Click on “Day Time Speed” to cycle through the available options:
- Standard: The default day/night cycle speed.
- Longer: Moderately extends the daytime.
- Longest: Provides the maximum daytime extension.
- Confirm Your Choice: A warning will appear, informing you that NPC schedules are optimized for the “Standard” setting. If you’re comfortable with potential minor scheduling discrepancies, confirm your choice.
- Sleep to Apply: The change to the Day Time Speed will not take effect immediately. Your character must sleep for the new setting to be applied. The next in-game day will reflect your chosen speed.
Important Note: NPC Schedules
It’s crucial to understand that NPC schedules in Fields of Mistria are primarily designed around the “Standard” Day Time Speed.
While extending the daytime won’t break the game, it may cause minor inconsistencies with NPC routines.
For example, an NPC might arrive at a location slightly earlier or later than expected. However, the benefits of longer days generally outweigh these minor scheduling quirks.
Conclusion
The Day Time Speed setting in Fields of Mistria offers players greater control over their in-game experience.
Whether you prefer a relaxed pace or want to maximize your productivity, this feature allows you to tailor the game to your individual playstyle.
Experiment with the “Longer” and “Longest” settings to find the perfect balance for your Fields of Mistria adventure.