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[Queen Droxxanna]

as far as farming and raising animals goes, the standard farm is the easiest to get started, as the Riverland and Forest have less farmable land, and the Beach is difficult because you cant farm on the sand.
The four corners farm has the most space overall, and is easy to separate your garden from your barn yard animals. Its also the best way to start to have friends join for multiplayer.

I played on one standard farm for 11 game years without completing the game, but i took my time and relaxed the play over a years play IRL.

Once you learn and want more challenges, you could start a new farm in a different set up.

[ChrillBill]

I would start with the standard map if this is indeed your first playthrough. That map is especially good for when you are new to the game and there is a lot to study and learn!

[Nakos]

For your first farm? I'd recommend the basic farm honestly.

But that depends a lot on you, are you the type who'll only want to play the game once? Or will you want to do multiple play-throughs? If you're only likely to do a single play-through, then sure, pick the Beach or the Riverlands map.

The game world is going to be the same, it's your farm that's different. Both of the two you favor are going to require more "fishing" in one form or another. Fishing is a mixed bag, it can certainly be quite lucrative, but ... some love it, and some hate it. You'll need some experience with the mechanics to decide which one you'll end up being.

[lizardmang]

The Standard Farm is generally recommended for new players, but some maps are less beginner-friendly than others.

The Riverland Farm can be awkward to build on due to all of the rivers running through it, especially if one likes to be space-efficient, but it's not the worst map for a beginner, imo. The Beach Farm, however, has only a very small plot of regular farmland where sprinklers can be used, so it's not very suitable for a normal playthrough.

Full screenshots of each map can be seen here: https://stardewvalleywiki.com/Farm_Maps

[Ryvaken Tadrya]

The basic farm is the most optimal for any given playstyle -- it has the most space, the fewest restrictions.

Riverlands I'd say is the most visually interesting. It also has the least space. That makes it harder to turn it into a massive cash machine, but that's not necessarily a BAD thing.

I actually recommend Four Corners. It has a little of everything, which an give you a feel for which map style you like most.

[Frandez]

I'll say Beach for u, because it have a huge plot to plant, build, or decor as u please. So it will give u a good experience at 1st playthrough. It just restrict u to build sprinkler on sand.

[itzsoapysoap]

If you are extremely new and have never seen game play before, I recommend the basic farm. I started with a river farm and struggled because I wasn't too focused on making my farm pretty since it was an awkward layout. You should explore the game before exploring other farms.

[bluemonkey]

If you're experienced with other farming games, you might consider the forest farm. Wood is always in short supply and you'll want lots of it.

[TheCollector]

Originally posted by oNsee:

Which Farm would you recommend for a new player? Riverland and Beach Farm sound the most interesting for me so far.

I usually play the standard farm since it is easiest to organize huge areas for cash crops with sprinklers and scarecrows.
see https://stardewvalleywiki.com/Farm_Maps

How long does it take until you saw it all? Wondering if im gonna play one world or more different ones. Experiences?

The game now has 2 parts : Pelican Town + Desert and Ginger Island.

To access Ginger Island you have to complete the Community Center (CC) which can be done in one year if you know the game by heart. If you are new to the game, it will likely take 2 or more years since a lot of items are only accessible during certain seasons. (Fish additionally can have special weather conditions and you may need a certain skill to catch them.)
If you enjoy to optimize your play style, you will likely replay the game several times. However there is no offset if it takes you 3-4 or even 10 years to complete the CC, so just take your time and explore the game at your own pace.

See here for a list of items needed to complete the Community Center :
https://stardewvalleywiki.com/Bundles

[Kari]

I wouldn't recommend beach farm to any new players. Any other farm is fine, and the standard farm is probably the one I recommend. Once you know more about the game, you could try making a new game with a specific farm tailored to your style. Or, you could use programs to edit your save and change which farm you have.

[ChrillBill]

The beach farm is fun, but it can probably be a bit overwhelming if you are new to the game and therefore I would not recommend it either. But the Four Corners map was also a good suggestion I think. It has a little bit of everything and I enjoyed it very much. My personal favourite is the Forest map though. Once you have played through the game you can always start a new playthrough and try all the different maps if you want to. I have and it was a fabulous experience! There is even more fantastic content to discover in the modding community (including maps). Whatever you decide I wish you good luck!

[Ryika]

Except for beach, and to an extend, the monster farm, none of the farms are "difficult", so don't feel like because you're a beginner you have to pick the standard farm. However, new players usually try to max out on the amount of stuff they can farm at some point, and the Standard Farm has the most open farming space, so it's still the one I'd recommend for most new players, unless you're sure you're not the "go big" kind of guy.

All other farms (except the Beach one) give up farming space for a "gimmick" that ultimately doesn't amount to much actual value (underwhelming fish, slow quarry that provides very small amounts of ore, monsters that don't drop much of value), so they're quite wasteful in terms of efficiency. They're very good for themed playthroughs, but if you don't already have a bit of experience, you may regret choosing them once you realize that you have no space left in a more general playthrough.

Beach is pretty much only recommended for advanced players.

[tevrarain]

Standard, 4 corners, or forest farm are the best first time farms. The 2 you are interested in are actually the hardest. Riverland is a pain to navigate and there isn't a lot of farming space and the beach farm can't have sprinklers on most of it.

[gustavo fring]

For good multiplayer, i recommend Hilltop, but for alone, forest is probaly the best.

[ecliptic27]

It's hard to go wrong with the Standard Farm, but you might want to consider the Forest map, too. It provides an easy, continuous supply of wood, and that can be helpful at times.