Simple location display

A fading HUD pop-up window displays the current location name (such as "Test Farm") in the lower left corner, with a style similar to the "It's getting late" notification. Prevent stacking by showing only the latest unique location. A simple mod using game translated names, optionally configurable via GenericModConfigMenu.

Simple Location Display

**✨ Know your location at all times with elegant HUD pop-ups! **

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📋 Overview

Simple Location Display enhances your **Stardew Valley** gaming experience by displaying the current location name (such as "Test Farm", "Pelican Town") in the lower left corner of the current screen. The pop-up style is similar to the game's "It's getting late" notification, with **translation support**, customizable settings via **GenericModConfigMenu**, and reliable performance in single player and co-op saves, so you always have a sense of direction during your adventure!

🎯 Features

• **Location Popup**: Shows the name of each location (farm, town, mod area, etc.) with a smooth fade-out effect
• **Translation Support**: Convert original names (like "FarmHouse") to friendly names ("Farm House" in English, "Casa de la Granja" in Spanish)
• **Configurable Settings**: Adjust popup duration and enable/disable functionality via GenericModConfigMenu (optional)
• **Save Persistence**: Works seamlessly when switching saves, supports solo and co-op modes
• **Lightweight**: efficient event processing and translation caching with minimal impact on performance

⚙️ Installation Guide

• **Install SMAPI**: Download SMAPI 4.0.0 or higher (required)
• **Install the module**: Download Simple Location Display from, unzip it and put the `SimpleLocationDisplay` folder into the `Stardew Valley/Mods/` directory
• **Optional - GenericModConfigMenu**: Install GenericModConfigMenu for in-game configuration
• **Run Game**: Launch Stardew Valley via SMAPI to activate the mod

🔧 Configuration options

Configure using GenericModConfigMenu or edit `config.json` in the mod folder:

• **EnableMod**: Enable/disable pop-up windows (default: true)
• **NotificationDuration**: Set the pop-up window duration in milliseconds (1000-10000, default: 3000)

**Configuration using GMCM:**

• Open the game menu (Esc) and click on the GMCM icon (gear)
• Select "Simple Location Display" and adjust the settings
• Save changes

After running the game, the `config.json` file will appear in the module folder. Can be edited manually without GMCM.

🌍 Translation support

Supports English (`default.json`) and Spanish (`es.json`) translation, with plans to support more languages. Use game localization (such as `Strings\Locations`) and custom `i18n/` files to handle mod locations.

🔄 Compatibility

• **Game**: Stardew Valley 1.6.14 or higher
• **SMAPI**: Requires SMAPI 4.0.0 or higher
• **Mods**: Compatible with most mods, including custom locations (like Ridgeside Village). Tested with UI Info Suite 2 and Custom Companions
• **Multiplayer**: supports single and cooperative modes

⚠️ Known issues

• Some locations may show "Unknown location". Please report for translation support
• Rare multiplayer status issues (such as `IsServer: False` showing in single-player games) do not affect functionality

🛠️ Troubleshooting

If the pop-up window does not appear:

• Check if `EnableMod` in `config.json` or GMCM is `true`
• Make sure SMAPI is running (check console for error messages)
• Share `%appdata%\StardewValley\ErrorLogs\smapi-log.txt` via SMAPI Log Parser
• Test using only SMAPI, Simple Location Display and GMCM to isolate conflicts

🎮 Usage suggestions

This mod is especially suitable for players who explore large mod maps or frequently move between different areas. The pop-up window design is simple and elegant, and will not interfere with the game experience. At the same time, it provides valuable location information so that you will never get lost in the world of Stardew Valley!

**🌻Happy farming and enjo …