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** Both fields accept copied text (paste text using {{key|Ctrl + v}}).

** Both fields accept copied text (paste text using {{key|Ctrl + v}}).

** The length of the name is determined by the total pixel width, and the allowed maximum is restricted to the width of the textbox.  

** The length of the name is determined by the total pixel width, and the allowed maximum is restricted to the width of the textbox.  

** The letter case used when your name is inputted will not change (ex. you put your name all lowercase; the first letter will not be corrected to uppercase) {confirmed on mobile iOS only so far}

** The letter case used when the name is inputted will not change (''e.g.,'' if the name is inputted in all lowercase; the first letter will not be corrected to uppercase).

* '''Animal Preference''' - This determines the type of [[Animals#Cat or Dog|pet]] that arrives in Spring of year 1. There are six options; three dogs, three cats.

* '''Animal Preference''' - This determines the type of [[Animals#Cat or Dog|pet]] that arrives in Spring of year 1. There are 10 options; five dogs, five cats.

* '''Favorite Thing''' - This affects the text displayed after eating a [[Stardrop]]. The character limits are the same as the Name / Farm Name text boxes.

* '''Favorite Thing''' - This affects the text displayed after eating a [[Stardrop]]. The character limits are the same as the Name / Farm Name text boxes.

* '''Gender''' - This has minor effects on gameplay and [[Wizard's Tower#Basement Room|can be changed later]].

* '''Gender''' - This has minor effects on gameplay and [[Wizard's Tower#Basement Room|can be changed later]].

** Restriction to the men's or women's [[spa]] entrance. (Note: [[Alex]] sometimes works out in the men's locker room.)

** Restriction to the men's or women's [[spa]] entrance. (Note: [[Alex]] sometimes works out in the men's locker room.)

** It is possible to [[Marriage|marry]] an eligible NPC regardless of gender. In a different-gender marriage, the woman can become pregnant for 14 days (with no effect on speed or movement) and give birth to a child. In a same-gender marriage, children can be adopted.

** It is possible to [[Marriage|marry]] an eligible NPC regardless of gender. In a different-gender marriage, the woman can become pregnant for 14 days (with no effect on speed or movement) and give birth to a child. In a same-gender marriage, children can be adopted.

==Special Keys==

==Special Keys==

* Entering certain terms as the Favorite Thing [[Secrets#Favorite Thing|triggers an Easter egg]].

* Entering certain terms as the Favorite Thing [[Secrets#Favorite Thing|triggers an Easter egg]].

* There are no character traits in ''Stardew Valley''.

* There are no character traits in ''Stardew Valley''.

* Your choices in cutscenes and dialogues don't significantly impact the story. They may increase or decrease [[friendship|friendship points]], or change a future cutscene or dialogue slightly.

* Choices in cutscenes and dialogues don't significantly impact the story. They may increase or decrease [[friendship|friendship points]], or change a future cutscene or dialogue slightly.

* You can befriend most NPCs and there are no mutually exclusive friendships. (Some NPCs like [[Gunther]] have no friendship status.)

* It is possible to befriend most NPCs and there are no mutually exclusive friendships. (Some NPCs like [[Gunther]] have no friendship status.)

* While NPCs have a breathing animation, the player does not. Instead, the player's eyes blink.

* While NPCs have a breathing animation, the player does not. Instead, the player's eyes blink.

==Exploits==

==Exploits==

* '''PC/mobile only:''' naming your character using an internal [[Modding:Object data|object ID number]] in brackets will give you the item that corresponds with the number whenever an NPC mentions you by your name. For example, entering [645][499][163] will give you an [[Iridium Sprinkler]], [[Ancient Seeds]], and a [[Legend]]. (This exploit also works with naming children and animals.)

* '''PC/Mobile only:''' naming the character using an internal [[Modding:Items|object ID number]] in brackets will give the item that corresponds with the number whenever an NPC mentions the character by their name. For example, entering [645][499][163] will give an [[Iridium Sprinkler]], [[Ancient Seeds]], and a [[Legend]]. (This exploit also works with naming children and animals.). A maximum of 3 object ID numbers can be entered for each name.

==See also==

==See also==

==History==

==History==

{{history|1.3|Removed item ID naming exploit from all but PC and Mobile versions.}}

{{History|1.3.27|version label=1.3|Removed item ID naming exploit from all but PC and Mobile versions.}}

{{history|1.4|Added new hairstyles and different pants.}}

{{History|1.4|Added new hairstyles and different pants.}}

{{history|1.5|Added the ability to change name and gender. Added new hairstyles. Removed obtaining the [[Error Item]] using the item ID naming exploit.}}

{{History|1.5|Added the ability to change name and gender. Added new hairstyles. Removed obtaining the [[Error Item]] using the item ID naming exploit.}}

[[Category:Playable characters]]

[[Category:Playable characters]]