Custom initial package

by aedenthorn·v0.2.1·Updated 2025-11-05

Replace the 15 parsnip seeds you get at the start of the game with any seeds, items, weapons, tools, clothing, etc. you want.

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About this mod Machine translation

Replace the 15 parsnip seeds you get at the start of the game with any seeds, items, weapons, tools, clothing, etc. you want.

Customize initial package

🎮 ** Completely change your Stardew Valley starting experience! **

This mod allows you to create custom lists using the Content Patcher, completely replacing the starting item pack in the Farmhouse. Say goodbye to monotonous parsnip seeds and start your own unique farm life!

✨ Core Functions

  • **Fully Customizable**: Replace the default 15 parsnip seeds with any seeds, items, weapons, tools, clothing, etc.
  • **Flexible Configuration**: Define your dream starting equipment through a simple JSON file
  • **Multiple Packs**: Supports the installation of multiple content packs, each pack will add its own items to the initial pack

🛠️ How to use

Create a basic content.json file. The configuration example is as follows:

```json

{

"Format": "1.23.0",

"Changes": [

{

"Action": "EditData",

"Target": "aedenthorn.CustomStarterPackage/dictionary",

"Entries": {

"aedenthorn.CSPTestCP/ParsnipSeeds": {

"NameOrIndex": "Parsnip Seeds",

"Type": "Object",

"MinAmount": 15,

"MaxAmount": 20,

"ChancePercent": 100,

"MinQuality": 0,

"MaxQuality": 0

}

}

}

]

}

```

📋 Detailed explanation of configuration parameters

**NameOrIndex**: can be the key (index) or the first field (name) in the item data file

**Type**: Supports the following types:

  • **Object** - use Data/ObjectInformation
  • **Chest** - using Data/ObjectInformation
  • **BigCraftable** - using Data/BigCraftablesInformation
  • **Hat** - use Data/hats
  • **Boots** - Use Data/Boots
  • **Clothing** - using Data/ClothingInformation
  • **Ring** - using Data/ObjectInformation
  • **Furniture** - Use Data/Furniture
  • **Tool Class** (Pickaxe, Axe, FishingRod, Hoe, WateringCan) - Set upgrade level in NameOrIndex
  • **MeleeWeapon** - Use Data/weapons
  • **Pan**、**Shears**

**Other parameters**:

  • **MinAmount** and **MaxAmount**: Amount ranges for stackable items
  • **ChancePercent**: Chance of the item being included in the bag
  • **MinQuality** and **MaxQuality**: for quality items (such as crop harvests)

🔧 Technical requirements

  • Requires SMAPI installation
  • Use Harmony framework
  • Compatible with Mod Updater for automatic updates

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🌟 **Start building your dream farm start! ** Whether you want better tools, rare seeds, or unique outfits, this mod will make your trip to Stardew Valley special from the start!

Install & use Install: SMAPI mod (Stardew Valley standard)

  1. Install SMAPI first (Stardew Valley's mod loader): download it from smapi.io, run 'install on Windows.bat' and pick your game folder.
  2. Unzip the archive from playbuff and find the folder that contains manifest.json — that folder is the mod.
  3. Copy that whole folder into Stardew Valley/Mods/.
  4. Launch the game through SMAPI (run StardewModdingAPI.exe or set it as the launch option). The console before the title screen lists each mod's load result.

Cheat-style tools may not need SMAPI — unzip and run them as the readme describes. Back up your save before editing it; SMAPI lists failed mods in its console.

File & checksum

Filename
Custom Starter Package
File size
21.3 KiB
SHA-256
d77ddf3a5e512268fb79c5e210eb2efd9b0662080904ace17e9eaf96ff36fdff
Stored at
2026-10-10 10:50