Impromptu Q&A with Ape from the Symphony livestream

I'm scrubbing through the live chat and extracting all the questions and fan interactions from Concerned Ape himself from the Symphony of Seasons livestream on the Fangamer youtube page. I've gotten through the first hour of the concert and have this much so far. There's some fun little nuggets of info that I don't think we've heard from him before.

@nindessa2376: Is this the final countdown? lol

Ape: I'm not sure, but it was always slated to start at 6pm pst

@BubblySnowflake: Sorry if this has been asked before, but do you have a favorite Stardew Valley song?

Ape: not ncessarily a favorite song, but I always love hearing that 1st summer song of the year

@SantiagoCazal-m3d: should i divorce in order to marry sandy or should i start another farm?

Ape: you should start another farm

@Mystic_Luna: do you plan on adding a new farm type for 1.7??

Ape: yeah

@spoooktune: bit of a silly question but how'd you come up with your username lol

Ape: kinda just a random name, once people knew me with this name It was too late to change

@JDuenas@concernedApe how many of these symphonies have you been to

Ape: I can't remember exactly. Quite a few

@AwkwardSquirrel13: my cat Tictac says hi and meow

Ape: tell your cat i say hi

@TheWonderlandWitch: Why Clint and Sandy? I know everyone has strong opinions lol I’m just curious as to why them in particular

Ape: it's their turn. It's who I wanted to do.

@jesssand9203: I was wondering if you could make a setting to make fishing even easier my sister has a disability making fine motor skills and reaction time slow.she loves fishing but never catches any

Ape: do you know about the training rod?

@17sholly: how are you feeling today on Stardew Valley Day? Saw the show in Newfoundland & it was amazing!!

Ape: feeling pretty good

@totallyxgames: Mister ape of the concern, thank you for making this beautiful game! my wife and I went to both concerts, and wore our mermaid pendants for our wedding 💙

Ape: you're welcome!

@1234emaaaa: I'm Going To Buy EVERYTHING YOU OFFER FOR THIS GAME. EVERYTIME! You Are Amazing!

@plutoisaniffytacoYou're seriously the best @ConcernedApe THANK YOU from a day one fan

Ape: ty ty

@N8tron97: do you know if this will be available to watch after its over if we know anyone that couldn't be here?

Ape: look like it will be up util may 26th

@xkit_kat13x: any beans you can spill on haunted chocolatier?

Ape: only chocolate covered espresso beans

@Mk-draws: A friend couldn't make it to this, her name is Melany, she says hi! ^^

Ape: tell melanie i say hi back

@obzcure: can you say hi to my daughter pretty plz with a cherry on top

Ape: hi to your daughter

@SantiagoCazal-m3d: you like balatro? hehe

Ape: yep i like balatro

@dippysmixtapeWould you say hi to my husband kenny pls? we love your game sm

Ape: hi to your husband Kenny

@17sholly: do you have a favourite Pokemon for Pokemon day?

Ape: oddish

@seanhanson3977: thanks for making this silly little farm game that has been getting me through some of the hardest times in my life

Ape: you're welcome

@MZ0125Eric, thank you for all the fun in the past ten years! And hopefully for the next 50years and beyond!

Ape: you're welcome. Hopefullyt for net 1000 years

@mizujajant: silly question ig did you ever regret making SDV?

Ape: no i don't regret it

@sweetgirlwithnolife: your game helped me learn english!! thank you!

Ape: you're welcome, glad it helped

@matchaa4awill you keep this after the livestream? it's 3am for my boyfriend right now and we want to watch together please say yes 😭

Ape: yeah it will stay up for a few months after this stream i think

@Tranquil_Meadowsaged mayonnaise soon? I know a guy named @simcopter1 that would love it.

Ape: is that a thing? Sounds gross

@Mystic_Luna: how many times have you reached perfection on your own save files??

Ape: maybe like 3

danllan88: do you know about Chile? :0 we love Stardew Valley here, we would love to have one of these concerts here, greetings from here and thank you for creating this game and Elliott

Ape: I know about Chile, yeah. Glad you like the game down there!

@TheWonderlandWitch: What is your favorite part of the game to play? Also I love the soundtrack and am so excited to hear it like this!

Ape: I like going in the mines

@baerito: can we get alpaca's in a future update and use their fur for socks?!

Ape: awkward

@MurongCaoIs concerned app watching concerned app now

Ape: yep.

Ape: I don't really have 1 favorite song, I like a lot of them. I'm pretyt happy with all the seasonal tracks though

@scguanzonJust wanted to ask, did Harvest Moon's OST also inspire you or did you have a certain unique vision when you made the songs?

Ape: I wasn't consciously trying to emulate harvest moon's OST, no. If anything I was probably more influenced by chrono trigger/cross

@HappilibbyEverAfter: this may be a hard question but who is your favorite bachelor bachelorette

Ape: I can't reveal that or it will cause a rift in the community

@ELFOBETOR: What inspired you to create the Junimos design? Happy anniversary, we love you! face-red-heart-shapeface-red-heart-shapeface-red-heart-shape

Ape: probably a little bit of miyazaki, a little bit of harvest moon harvest sprites

@gasparo8907@concernedape hows dev for haunted chocolatier going?

Ape: going pretty good. When I'm able to work on it

@lightpolar4699: my husband tora couldn’t make it to this stream, he says hi

Ape: tell your husband tora hi for me then

@mizujajant: did you ever imagine the impact that SDV had over time? I've wanted to follow that path of making my own game, but insecurities creep in, but I really admire your work

Ape: no, I didn't ever think it would be so popular. And yeah i had insecurities too but I cast them aside because they weren't helping me achieve the goal

@SourKittiesxox: can I get a hello :3

Ape: hello

@scguanzon: While you're here, I just want to express how much your game helped me cope with law school and the loss of a loved. Grandpa's Theme specifically evoked such a heartwarming feeling.

Ape: I'm glad to hear that, thank you

@obzcure: what is your goal?

Ape: well I just meant back then, my goal was to make a good game and release it (stardew valley)

@Kendall05123: do you have a favorite stardew valley mod?

Ape: no, I've never actually played with any mods

@seanhanson3977: could i get a hello for my co-op farmer besties Drayk and Ashton 💗

Ape: hello to drayk and ashton

@danielweis5501: how many hours have you put into playing the game when you're not coding?

Ape: well I have 2000 hours on steam. Not all of those was me just playing, but a lot of it

@Avryx.: what is your thoughts about using your music in other forms of media?

Ape: it depends. what kind of media?

@KayIsABitMuch: what are your thoughts on stardew merch? Are there any plans for more sweatshirts or clothing items? Saw I think fangamer released more items today!

Ape: Yeah, I mean... fangamer always makes cool merch so I'm usually down for whatever they wanna do

@scguanzon: What do you feel about various new farming sims (like FoM) that have expressed that your game reinvigorated the farming sims genre again?

Ape: I appreciate the sign of respect

@obzcure: you've traveled the world thanks in part to this game. is there anywhere still on your bucket list?

Ape: china, australia, maybe more of south america (only been to colombia)

@themighteefox: The music showcased in your latest video - will that be released in any way? On streaming platforms like Spotify or maybe even in game? Lots of love from Germany 💕

Ape: hmm, maybe some day

@hey_haleymarie@concernedape Which Harvest Moon game(s) gave you the most inspiration for SDV?

Ape: harvest moon: back to nature

@ShRecTV: Hellooo Concerned Ape happy 10th anniversary to your amazing game I love it so so much face-red-heart-shapeI and I have a little question what do you think of Terraria?chillwcat

Ape: I like terraria a lot

@thetruelabhey: What's your favourite video game

Ape: I don't really have 1 favorite, I love a lot of games. Obviously harvest moon is high up there

@Dilix21: do you plan to add new characters in the future?

Ape: nothing's off the table, but I think the existing characters could use more depth first. And there are characters waiting to be brought out from behind the counter, like Marlon, first

@scguanzon: would it be okay to ask who Miso and Dudley were to to you? Were they a loved one/ co-workers' pets or were they yours? It's amazing how they're honored in the game forever now.

Ape: Dudley was one of my childhood cats. Miso was not mine but belonged to some close friends, and I did live with her for a time

@mateja.mp4does: play any instruments

Ape: yes I play guitar, steel drum, and sometimes a little piano

@wholesomechungusbirthdaycake: do you have any interest in making 3D games down the line?

Ape: that would be fun, yeah I have interest. But we'll see

@baerito: how fun has it been creating haunted chocolatier?

Ape: somteimes it's fun, sometimes not. But I do enjoy having a new and free project that is not tied down by anything

@Sonestar307: For split screen multiplayers, can we let the non host player move buildings on the farm as well?? I play with my bf but he's so bad at organising the farm buildings but he is the host😭

Ape: you should be able to allow that in the options menu

@themighteefox: do you get recognized often as the creator of SDV?

Ape: pretty often here in seattle, actually

@Kendall05123: do you have any future projects in mind or are you sticking with stardew valley?

Ape: I'm working on a new game, and beyond that, who knows, I might explore more in the stardew universe, but I have other ideas too

@queenseho4866: What inspired the book seller?

Ape: nothing in particular, except I thought books that add powers would be fun, and I prefer using existing characters (marcello) if it works lore wise

@roginah5827: please shoutout my bf Mack who surprised me with tix to the NOLA show (and so many more Stardew gifts - we just finished the puzzle)! <3

Ape: shoutout to your bf MACK

@kingasgoredreemurr: I hope console players don't have to wait too long for 1.7

Ape: I really don't want to keep console players waiting. It causes me huge stress, and it's never my intention. I want to do things differently with 1.7 if possible

@dippysmixtapedo: you have a favorite season in game? Mine is Fall! I love how the trees look.

Ape: probably summer

@lysandermorgensonne9850: Right, I've got a running bet with a Discord server. Is Elliott named for Elliott Bay in Seattle, or is this a hilarious coincidence? Because either way, I'm having a proper laugh about it :D Ape: nope I just thought it fit his vibe

@DeltaruneUndertaleForsaken: Has @ConcernedApe played undertale or deltarune

Ape: yeah i have

@ShRecTVhello: im sorry for asking again but what do you think of terraria ? face-orange-biting-nails

Ape: I really like terraria

@nicolewehner7230: do you wish you used the real orchestra for the music vs digital creation for thegame?

Ape: nah, I am happy with the OST

@scguanzon: Has your opinion on mayonnaise changed ever since 1.6 dropped Eric

Ape: not really, I still don't really like it, except in particular uses, like a deviled egg is fine, or tuna fish sandwich

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Ape: @erikamorishima8281 thank you, I love you guys too

@wainnna: can we have Jodi to be a marriage candidate? I play on mobile but I really want to date her. Or maybe, just a little bit of drama between her and Kent 😔

Ape: homewrecking in my cozy chungus le wholesome farming game???

@17sholly: Do you have a favourite Harvest Moon/Story of Seasons game?

Ape: yeah, Back to nature (or friends of mineral town, same thing pretty much). REally like Harvest Moon DS too though, and nostalgic about tree of tranqulity/animal parade

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Ape: @tink shout out to lil runa

@ThomasShantz: What are your feelings on The Haunted Chocolatier right now?

Ape: I'm feeling good about it

@scguanzon: Who was your favorite NPC from Harvest Moon BTN/Friends of Mineral Town?

Ape: hmm well I was usually an Ann-man. But sometimes Popuri

@SourKittiesxox: would you ever make yourself a character in the games for the fans!

Ape: lol no I would never put myself in the game. But a part of me is in each character

@mhaseaaa:how many chocolates have you eaten in the name of research for haunted chocolatier

Ape: lol not too many

@lettuceyoutubedo you like pickles?

Ape: yeah i like pickles

@dippysmixtape: would you collab with another game possibly?

Ape: already have with terraria, balatro, among us, and more

@SaeEleisaTeraVi: Did you play any expansion mod from Stardew Valley yet?

Ape: no I haven't played with mods

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Ape: @fishnuu skagit valley is really beautiful. The alpine wilderness is also cool. I dunno the whole state is pretty great in terms of the nature

@mamamigi2775: Thank you for making SDV. Genuinely saved my life and got me through losing a loved one recently. You're a real one ❤

Ape: glad to hear that, thank you

@myranda123678: is Sebastian really a self insert?

Ape: no

@zoisoi: hi did you use to be in a metal band? Love you Ape!

Ape:yeah I've been in a couple metal bands in high school and shortly after

@laurenpuzon6782: what's your fav pokemon?

Ape: oddish

@SoyUnGato42: is Haunted Chocolatier located in the same universe as Stardew Valley?

Ape: I don't want to reveal that, but I will say that if it is, it's only loosely related. HC stands on its own

@elizahall9689: what’s you’re favourite piece of dialogue in the game?

Ape: that's so tough. I like some of Willy's lines a lot

@Mystic_Luna: Thank you so much for making this game! Me and my sister have been playing stardew together for about 5 years. Can you please say hi to her? Her name is Karla😄😄

Ape: hi karla

@TooRich_DAV_Neitrin0: Eric, we would like to congratulate you on behalf of the entire Russian-speaking community VKONTAKTE ♥ And from all the fans! 🇷🇺

Ape: thank you very much

@JordsDen: can I get a shout out for the Den Fam, who have had to watch me die in Skull Caverns Waaaaay too often

Ape: shoutout to Den Fam

@taylorcattalini1801: is there a marriage partner that you usually choose in your own save files?

Ape: yes but I won't say who

@MillicentNankivellDid you ever anticipate the popularity of Krobus, @ConcernedApe ?

Ape: no, I never knew Krobus would be so popular. But I understand now

@samanthaleigh1221: were Emily and Haley's parents on the same ship that sank and left Leo an orphan? is that why they just went on vacation to the islands and never came back lol

Ape: hmm, interesting theory...

@trampolinegamer: whats your favourite mines song?

Ape: maybe cloth

@d3nnysss: Can you send a shout-out to me and my best friend Royce? We love your game so much and have high expectations for HC, we hope to play it soon.

Ape: shout out to you and royce

@funkmasterjbizz5299: Prairie King 2 when

Ape: probably some time

@norav2189: me and my friends are in vc (playing stardew ofc) and we were wondering is there ever a possiblity for farmers to have a birthday mechanic?

Ape: it's possible

@clau4770@concernedape do you have a favorite instrument? :o

Ape: favorite instrument? HMMM. well I play classical guitar so I dunno, it means something to me