No matter what season or point in the game, your ultimate goal while working on your farm is to earn more gold, to buy more things, so that you can earn more gold. As with any large-scale overhaul, it’s easier to start fresh and build anew than fix a broken system piece by piece. The Pickaxe is the simpler of the two to upgrade. And since the machines take time to process, having more to run at once is better. It might feel like a lot of cash to spend at the start, but 12 slots fill up super fast. For those not in the know, Stardew Valley is a farming sim not too dissimilar to the likes of Harvest Moon, where you tend your farm, raise animals and crops, and also make a bit of a name for yourself in the community. Machines like the Keg , Preserves Jar or Mayonnaise Machine take your base produce, work on it for a couple days, then turn out something new.