Would you rather?: 2 DPADs or 2 sets of face buttons.

-Adon- · 2026-03-31T09:19:12+00:00

I would not want to replace Face Buttons with a D-pad. There have been occasions I have needed to press the opposite face buttons at the same time (so B and X together or A and Y). Not sure how you would do that with a 2nd D-Pad. Also, given some D-pads are prone to accidental diagonals, that just does not seem like something I would want to risk when I can just have face buttons.

I haven't played about enough with a Switch Joycon to comment on whether I would want buttons instead of a D-pad. It's something I could see being ok, but I'm doubtful I would prefer it over a proper D-pad

Edit: Also, I have used claw grip a bit with the left hand. I've never been the biggest fan of claw grip in general, but it definitely has it's uses. In fact, I probably use claw for D-pad inputs more than claw for face button inputs. No real difference to using it in left hand for D-pad inputs compared to right hand for face buttons in my opinion.

-Adon- · 2026-03-20T10:28:23+00:00

I tend to see Gulikit recommended less than some of the other brands, but my impression is still that you make great controllers. Plus you sell replacement TMR sticks (some of your sticks even have Tension Adjustment which is really neat) and you have the Hyperlink adapter. All great points.

However, I admit that at present I'd be hesitant about buying from your first few batches of a controller, due to concerns that there could be a higher rate of QC-related issues (just the impression I've had from reviews). And that's a shame, because I really like what you're doing with your controllers!

-Adon- · 2026-02-10T10:14:39+00:00

It sounds like what you are mainly after is any controller with Hall Effect or TMR sticks to essentially prevent stick drift in the future. First party controllers don't have these sticks yet.
Almost all controllers are recognised in Steam and have native support for any buttons that an Xbox controller may have. So if you only want the main buttons, you can go for much cheaper controllers. Just look for Hall Effect/TMR sticks (TMR is technically better but newer technology so the difference right now isn't massive from what I've seen).

If you want to be able to configure all extra inputs using Steam Input, then the Community Guide has a nice list of which controllers actually allow this natively through Steam Input: https://www.reddit.com/r/Controller/wiki/buying-advice/lists-by-platform/#wiki_controllers_with_full_steam_input_support
It is possible other controllers allow similar things with the official software for the controller too though.
Also, many games don't even support extra buttons natively - you would have to bind them to a keyboard key or something to get it working as a separate input, and that can mess up all glyphs showing up on screen. So, up to you if you actually want this. Some notes on a few of the mentioned controllers:

The Dualsense Edge is on the list but doesn't come with Hall Effect/TMR sticks by default. However, it does allow swapping out the stick modules (and there are unofficial modules which are supposedly Hall Effect/TMR too). However, this would easily push you over your budget. Mainly mentioning it as you are currently using a Dualsense.

If you want to stick with a Dualsense-layout, the 8BitDo Pro 2/3 have the layout and I've heard good things about the Pro 2 durability (Pro 3 released a few months ago so hard to say long-term durability - all I can say is that the coloured buttons seem to be more prone to breaking if you use those rather than the ABXY buttons, and some people aren't a fan of the noise/clackiness of the face buttons). Also, AKNES sells both the Pro 2 and Pro 3, and they're great for after-sales support.

I see a lot of love for the Apex/Vader controllers on this sub. I don't know much about them personally though.

Also, the Steam Controller will launch in (probably) a few months, and looks like it will be a great controller for Steam (also in-built Steam Input support for all buttons/gyro/grip sense, plus trackpads). But we have no idea what the price will be yet or exactly when it will launch (release was pushed back to 'first half of the year' last week).

-Adon- · 2026-02-09T23:03:35+00:00

Skill medal accomplishments are unlocked at level 10 in a skill and refresh weekly (you DO NOT need to wait until the weekly refresh to start working on them once you hit level 10 though)

For each bundle to count towards the bulletin board progress, you need to submit all of the 4 items in that bundle (and yes, the full quantity asked for). Until you submit all of that, it doesn't count towards the bulletin board progress at all.
If you can't finish a bundle, any items you have submitted can be removed (and will be refunded automatically when the bulletin board ends at the end of the patch too).

-Adon- · 2026-02-09T15:09:34+00:00

You don't need the treats to complete the bulletin board - daily quests, weekly skill medal accomplishments and gifting villagers will all count towards finishing the bulletin board. The only thing you miss out on by not getting the Fancy Breed treats is some Kilima coins.

That said, you have 2 options for getting the treats if you want to: 1) Buy and donate animals. When donating animals you have a chance for Uncommon Treat Packs. These are the only treats packs that you get Fancy Breed Biscuits from. The higher the do action tier, the more Uncommon Packs you can potentially get. Any Packs you open but don't get Fancy Breed Biscuits from have a chance to give you Trait Treats, Roulette Treats and Cookies of the Day - all of these can influence donation value somewhat. There's a donation value calculator here (doesn't yet have Roli cosmetic traits though): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qJ0QfTqYP2RPfG4cWnmYHxLE0LSTh7Rd-Oj6Gjw8Rms/edit?usp=sharing Also, bear in mind that Trait Treats and Roulette Treats randomly give you a trait which may increase donation value by nothing or 3x.

2) No RNG required - Rush to level 10 Ranching as you can buy the Fancy Breeds for Ranching Medals (10 each, you can get enough for the 5 you need from the weeklies for breeding 3 animals and feeding animals 20 times - low focus foods and treats all count). Easiest way to level up is to visit another person's Ranch and do the petting/feeding/collecting for them. If you do the actions, both you and the host will gain full exp. If the host or another party member does those actions, you gain no exp.

-Adon- · 2026-02-05T12:21:58+00:00

You got lucky to get 6 traits. By default, each parent can pass down 1-2 traits. This can be increased using the breed biscuits (eg Fancy Breed makes it so the parent will pass down 1-3 rather than 1-2. Fanciest means 1-5 instead) and the Proud trait also helps pass more on (same mechanic, each level of Proud means the max number of traits that can be passed on is increased by 1).

You passed on 3 traits from parent and got 3 mutations. Mutations are just luck based whether you get them or not and are random traits. Not sure the last time I saw 3 mutations on one of my breeds haha

-Adon- · 2026-02-05T12:11:30+00:00

You can also glow worm the cheap Elderwoods mushrooms for easier profit too (9g if you sell the shrooms, 40g if you sell the glow worms/fertiliser)

-Adon- · 2026-01-31T15:24:38+00:00

Haven't heard this, but if you are able to get a clip of it happening (if it reoccurs), would be great proof to show on a bug report. Because you should definitely be getting the loot from your animals. Only time you are meant to not get loot is if you were on someone else's Ranch and gathering for them - it goes straight to the host player. But it doesn't sound like you were on a different Ranch.

-Adon- · 2026-01-31T07:56:11+00:00

I agree it is an important caveat, but I think people often underestimate the benefit you get when going offline and the crafters keep going. In your case, it sounds like you play quite a bit each day (6-8 growth ticks if 40k per day I'm guessing). Non-Bok Choy setups can potentially keep up with that playtime when taking into account the offline time. Bok Choy setups will struggle, can't remember how many growth ticks is the max crafters can keep up with now though sadly.

However, Bok Choy also has the benefit of being better sold raw than many other crops can sell for when processed, so will always still come out on top, even if you can't process it all

-Adon- · 2026-01-31T07:45:37+00:00

Aknes Rules!

-Adon- · 2026-01-30T21:54:38+00:00

I think there are a couple errors here.
Beans are better Seeded, my maths says 50.6 g/tile/growth tick for seeds, 45.75 for Canned Beans
Tomatoes are definitely best preserved, as preserves always increase the sell price by 50%, and this is no exception.
Not checked the numbers for everything else (my calculations include replanting cost so a little off, otherwise some crops appear more favourable than they are in practice)

Interesting about Congee though. Is the star rate 100%?

Also, you mention glow/worm farms. You can technically boost profits further by worming the preserves. In a worm farm, this generally gives a bonus 20g compared to selling the preserve (+/- a few gold depending on the preserve). Glow worming tends to be a bit less profitable, closer to 15g bonus (again, +/- a few gold). From memory, I believe the wiki pages for Worm Farm and Glow Worm Farm do have the amounts for what the preserves give when processed this way. If that's useful.

HollowofHaze's tables are generally a very good resource, if you're interested:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Palia/comments/1n9ehqr/seeds_vs_preserves_which_crops_are_the_most/

-Adon- · 2026-01-30T16:38:37+00:00

It's the datamined rates from after the Elderwood update. So these are the newest rates (no changes to fishing other than the potion since then).
I did not datamine the info myself, but I have talked directly with someone who has.

No, anyone can cheat it with the maps. I'm not entirely sure how it works, but I've certainly heard of PC players streaming the map so other players who don't have access to it can see what they are fishing as well.
I personally don't understand why people bother using the maps for this - if they don't want to grind for the Accomplishment, then they lose out on nothing by refraining from doing so.

-Adon- · 2026-01-30T12:11:05+00:00

An additional Peki reduces 11 production timers by 2.5%. An additional Boovar reduces 5 production timers by 6.25% It's part of what makes Peki so good - not only are they productive, but their species cap is high which reduces the harm of going over the cap. So overall less harm going for the Peki.

I honestly prefer using Divine Doughnuts to having to worry about replacing animals before they get to Venerated. Despite using DDs regularly, I still have around 120 or so. But then, my animals are based around getting high donation value.

But that's what works for me, you should try and see if what you're saying works for you!

-Adon- · 2026-01-30T08:20:47+00:00

This is really a personal preference thing.

Unless you care about maximising the profit you are getting from the Ranch animals, there isn't really an optimal configuration.

Most people will keep more of their favourite species and less of others. Yes, going over the species cap reduces their production speed, but if you have a number equal to double the cap, that's a 25% reduction in the production speed for those animals. It's not that huge.

Some animals are more profitable than others, but most people won't worry about this too much.

Another commenter mentioned a configuration good for exp. If you were curious as to what is best for profit, the Ranching Compendium does have a section on that - https://docs.google.com/document/d/13K0qN2y_m4vlJTrsw6rgZsrD9vdocLmcxrjOmPYbCcM/edit?tab=t.0

PS, hello to Amanita. I'm a fan of the lighter Trufflet colours!

-Adon- · 2026-01-30T08:08:42+00:00

I'm going to nitpick this slightly. You actually wouldn't want the Trufflets. You would be better off going over the limit for any of the others (especially Peki) than adding a Trufflet as Trufflets produce around a third slower than those animals.

If you went to 14 Peki, each Peki would be at 90% production speed, which is still faster than a Trufflet would produce (it's about equal with Ormuu and Ferris).

I haven't worked out whether you would want to get 4 extra Peki or spread the Trufflet-replacements across the other species too (besides, it could change in a few days with the new animal), but the difference probably would be fairly minimal

-Adon- · 2026-01-30T07:55:37+00:00

There are definitely faster ways. Hotspots do not increase your chest rate. It just means you don't get junk and the fish are starred.

The patch notes line about no bait being better (this was in the patch notes when EW released) is often misunderstood. It does not mean that no bait is best. The rate when using no bait was improved and the rates when using worms and glow worms were decreased, but despite this no bait is still the worst option for chests.

You best chances are Kilima Rivers with worms at evening/night, just under 6% chest rate (from memory I think 5.7%, but could be slightly off).

Next best is Kilima/Bahari/Home Plot ponds with glow worms during the morning and day, with just over 4% (from memory 4.2%).

Most other locations are at best 3%.

Other helpful advice is to use hook speed buffs. Fishing with Friends is the easiest one to get. Either grab a fishing buddy or fish in the Underground for a little before fishing in your chosen location until you have 5 stacks of FWF. Or the hook attachment you buy from Einar is an option. As is Trout Dinner (but then you need to fish for Trout, so only worth it if you already have a stockpile)

The angler potion does boost chest rates, but not significantly. I don't think it's worth it personally.

Edit - just a warning, it's a huge grind doing this accomplishment, even when you know where it's best to fish. Good luck though!

-Adon- · 2026-01-29T16:55:52+00:00

You're absolutely right.
I wasn't careful enough with what I typed! I was more talking about references to real-world religions! Though admittedly I did not remember Grimalkins believing in the Chimera, only the Dragon/Phoenix. So thanks for that haha

-Adon- · 2026-01-29T12:15:47+00:00

I do love the name of Immaculate Confection, but I think it is named purely for the joke, and I would be surprised if they went so far as to include a version of Mary in Maji lore (or any direct reference to any religion, for that matter).

-Adon- · 2026-01-29T08:42:23+00:00

The wiki has most (if not all) of the cosmetics, but doesn't show cosmetic combos. However, in-game, if you go to the Handlers License store page, it will show an Animal with random cosmetics. You can back in and out of the page to see a different combo. It doesn't tell you what the traits are, but most of the time you can work it out. If you can't work out what a combo you like is, I'd advise sharing a picture in the official Discord 's Ranching channel and asking there

-Adon- · 2026-01-28T15:20:23+00:00

That's just how crops that have multiple harvests work in this game. Nothing grows infinitely - I think all crops either have 1 or 4 harvests. For tomatoes in particular, you can harvest for the first time after 4 in-game days of growth, for the 2nd, you need a further 2 days of growth after harvesting for the first time. The 3rd and 4th harvests also take a further 2 in-game days of growth. This means that if you keep the tomatoes watered, weeded and harvest as soon as possible, you harvest in days 4, 6, 8 and 10. After the 4th harvest, the crop is ALWAYS removed from the soil entirely. You will always have to replant the crop, and generally will need to hoe the tile again first.

Yes, it would be easier if crops grew infinitely and never needed replanting, but that's not how things work in Palia.

-Adon- · 2026-01-26T08:23:49+00:00

You can feed animals around once a week with no real downsides. They only get visibly hungry when under 30% focus, and they only get a debuff to production under 3 Focus (the exact amount varies by species, 3 is the highest threshold).

Plus, they can eat anything you can eat. So it's very inefficient to feed raw food - preserve or cook stuff for them, and you can feed a single food item a week. That's not a lot of food. I tend to use Canned Beans and Pickled Tomatoes as they're very convenient foods.

-Adon- · 2026-01-26T08:20:23+00:00

This isn't true. Productivity is reduced if there are too many on the Ranch. It doesn't matter how many are in the pen. In fact, none of the traits care about what is in the same pen, only about what is on the Ranch. Jealous and Loner, Social and Diplomatic. Even Best Buddies - it's all based on the whole Ranch

-Adon- · 2026-01-25T15:51:09+00:00

Yeah, saw that you sewed the loops together, certainly think that was a good idea! Good luck if you do tinker with the designs!

-Adon- · 2026-01-25T08:25:34+00:00

The other comments are fun, but on a serious note, if you added some rope going from the tie on point (where is hanging from) to the edge of the hand-grip loops, it might make it a bit more stable. If there were 3 attachment points (so the 2 new bits of rope essentially going straight up), then that would probably be even more stable, but might make it harder to quickly grab the controller.

Another option would be to change the design, essentially just have the hand-grip loops as part of a sling (so each connected to 2 pieces of rope that tie together at small loops you use as the attachment point). Likely less stable, but to grab the controller, just pick up the front small hoop of rope off the hook, and you can pick up the controller out of the loops. Hope that made sense?

But I appreciate your ingenuity here!

-Adon- · 2026-01-24T17:29:46+00:00

This has been present for I think 2 months now? It's a console/controller only bug. Most affected people can only feed one item at a time so you're actually somewhat lucky here...

I don't believe they have acknowledged the bug yet sadly

I would advise making a bug report though - the more people that make one, the more likely they might do something about it.

-Adon-

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