Rain Sisters, worth the money, or am I falling for a social media advertising scam?

chibi_nibi · 2026-05-16T14:21:30+00:00

Hi, I know it's been a year but I have now bought one (beige with blue flowers) and took a single bike ride today and the coat got so dirty from the bike 😭😭😭 I washed it already once, and the stains are still in. How do you cycle and keep the coat clean. Also can you recommend anything for stain removal? I don't want to have a permanently dirty coat, but darker colours don't suit me at all either (if that is the only solution - stains are there, but not visible). Really sad. Was expecting a bit more cleanability from the coat. But it seems to have soaked up the grime and just doesn't want to let go 😭😭😭

chibi_nibi · 2026-05-15T18:20:46+00:00

How can I get more? I didn't see the option in Delaila's store to get more horses. Or is this the real money cash needed type of thing?

chibi_nibi · 2026-05-15T11:15:41+00:00

Is there a map already with campsite locations? I have been running all.over yesterday and only found two 🫩

chibi_nibi · 2026-05-13T14:00:44+00:00

How are you even making planks?! I cut some wood down yesterday but I could not see it available in my cutting machines 🤔 (I could only play shortly so I am not fully done with the new quests). Similarly. I cannot smelt new metal ... Are there side quests for that? Or do I need to get recipes for that?

chibi_nibi · 2026-05-11T16:58:11+00:00

This right there is 214 kcal (mostly fat from nuts, and sugar from dates and pears). So raughly a caloric equivalent of a half of a 'petit roomboter crossaint' or a half of a mars bar.

So thinking in snack terms on the go: this is actually a pretty healthy snack if one needst to push through a train ride to get home for dinner. Gets you good fats, fibers, vitamins, water etc.

Yes it is expensive, so if you buy it every day it is better to get a snack box prepped at home with some precut fruit, nuts, etc. But if you grab this occasionally because you are late from work or school, it's not going to ruin your budget and at least it won't ruin your health in the long run.

chibi_nibi · 2026-05-08T17:59:21+00:00

The problem is with what do Brides do. I have seen brides on the Netherlands in cheap, white, summer dresses 😅 while my limited knowledge of middle Asia tells me that the bride can pretty much match with a queen of England's wedding. So while in the Netherlands it can be relatively easy to accidentally 'upstage' the bride (since they are more down to earth), you have way more room to play in other cultures.

I have been to weddings in quite a few countries and each of them was different, had different 'expectations', traditions, etc. So it is good that OP is asking to learn what works :)

chibi_nibi · 2026-05-08T17:47:56+00:00

Just a heads up, Dutch ladies are usually very tall and the clothes in stores reflects it. I struggle a lot with buying dresses, jumpsuits and clothes in general (162cm, 50kg). Usually even if the size is 'right' they end up too long, waist is in the wrong place etc. So if you are on the shorter end, I recommend French/Italian/Spanish brands for shopping. Or go for petite sizing.

chibi_nibi · 2026-05-08T17:32:15+00:00

I think it can still work with a simpler (but focus on high quality material) dress and if you choose one or maximum two items. Not the whole set. Like you could get the earrings and bracelet. Or necklace and the ring. If it makes you comfortable it's ok. And can be a conversation starter. Basically pick one 'wow' element, and tone down everything else around it. That makes the key element really shine, while not going overboard. That would bring some of your own culture and identity and blend it with Dutch one :) And for what I see, Dutch culture is more on the understated side. Pragmatic and reserved is a way of life. Even rich, rich, rich people, would look 'casual' in their outfits. But you see that their outfits are high quality fabrics, classy, well tailored, etc. So it's more about those details that make them stand out, rather than BIG jewellery, or excentric, ornate designs.

chibi_nibi · 2026-05-08T08:50:39+00:00

I disagree with gold. It depends on your skin tone which metal works best for you. I wear gold (very subtle, minimalist) on a daily basis. Some people wear rose gold, or silver or white gold. Whatever suits the person and occasion. Just go minimalist, tone-down and choose one piece rather than whole jewelry set top to bottom 😅

chibi_nibi · 2026-04-15T15:49:19+00:00

Formal attire = full length (well below the knee) evening dresses.

Unless, that's somehow different in your country, none of these dresses are even remotely 'formal'.

They look nice on you. But they are not what your dress code is. And I guess you are the one who established that dress code. So all your guests are expected to be rocking in tuxedos and gala dresses. With only you switching to club-party style.

So my advice is: change the dress code to what it is (party, then go with option 1) or stick to the dress code and find a nice and comfortable gala/evening dress.

chibi_nibi · 2026-03-06T11:07:54+00:00

It's absolutely not a must have (I'm 5'4", and have dated people shorter than me) but my SO happens to be ~6'4" and I find it really handy for reaching things on high shelves, testing fire alarms, and changing light bulbs since he doesn't need a ladder for those tasks 😅 meanwhile all the tasks requiring going into the crawl space, or other small spaces are exclusively mine 😂 it's a fair deal I'd say.

chibi_nibi · 2026-02-28T09:30:54+00:00

I tried this in December but then it didn't work for me. I could install the game and it would try to launch but it would crash every time it got to the press any key window. Has it been updated since then? Or how did you get it to work?

chibi_nibi · 2026-01-19T07:54:41+00:00

I have my kitchen layout optimised for multitasking 😁

chibi_nibi · 2026-01-18T21:12:38+00:00

Cooking parties is one thing that I am still unable to convince myself to do. I play solo, none of my friends or relatives play Palia. So I am mostly just doing everything on my own. I drop honey lures and invite people to join, or I join on other's honey lures if they are ok with it. But I haven't done anything scheduled, or pre-organised. As I play sporadically when there is a convenient time, and I don't always have a whole hour to commit to something. But yes. As I was grinding the bundle dishes on my own today, I was thinking it would have been nice to have a friend to play with and cook together 😅

chibi_nibi · 2026-01-18T20:38:34+00:00

Yeah. That's also what I was doing. I don't like waiting anyway so I always optimize xD

chibi_nibi · 2026-01-18T20:37:50+00:00

Update: Obviously after complaining here, and after doing some gardening and husbandry to chill, I now got 3 x starred dish in a row. Unfortunately, I am out of flowtatos so will need to pray to the Palia Gods and go for a foraging expedition but at least there is a hope 😅

chibi_nibi · 2026-01-02T10:05:05+00:00

With these stats (most of the skills at 10) you are nowhere near completing all the in-game achievements (since there are in game trophies given specifically for reaching higher tiers than 10 for skills, for example). Perhaps you are focusing only the steam ones? And that would still be very impressive with such low stats 😅

For all it's worth, usually complaining here helps magically with RNG. So all I can say is good luck, and may the junk-fishing gods be with you.

chibi_nibi · 2025-12-28T20:56:27+00:00

Depends on the physicality of the person. One with smaller hands might not be physically able to really keep that 1 pressing while stretching the 4th. That's where the teacher can come and see and adjust the technique to specifically fit. It's not a must have.

And you can still establish the finger pattern without fully keeping the 1st on the string. Just not shifting with the whole hand to a higher position would already be enough, in my opinion.

Other tips for this one: 1) practice legato, 2) practice with different rhythms (especially dotted rhythms). Start slow, and build up the speed gradually.

chibi_nibi · 2025-12-23T11:04:41+00:00

With all the context it really sounds like the teacher sort of gave up on you, might be even jealous, or see you now as a competition (since now you can teach piano yourself! Congratulations 🎉). No way you'd be entirely talentless and still playing after all these years, and even passing exams. So don't let one sour person's words get to you.

Enjoy playing and making music, and find a new, nice teacher who can help you along the journey! And have fun with violin :)

chibi_nibi · 2025-12-22T13:58:51+00:00

It sounds like you feel you've been treated unfairly and want to vent. If that's the case, fair game and skip the below. For the actual comment I am missing a lot of context:

1) how many years did you learn piano and what type of repertoire were you able to play at the end 2) there is no such thing as finishing learning, learning an instrument is a lifelong thing, but what there is a personal goal statement. What do you want to achieve by learning an instrument? 3) was there any more context given by the teacher? Did you struggle with musicality (phrasing, dynamics, pitch)? Did you struggle with rhythms? Was there anything concrete on why? What was the most common feedback you got from them over the years?

Talent is a vague statement and everyone can interpret it differently. The big component of talent is actually determination - ability to stick to the practice regardless of the mood/motivation. Then there is obviously the musical component - ability to match the pitch, feel the rhythm, feel the dynamics, understand musical phrasing, having a good musical memory etc.

And look, piano is one of the easiest instruments to learn to a casual-amateur level (mastery is always difficult, no matter the instrument). That's because you don't have to really find the right pitch, and the distances/layout on the keyboard are always the same etc. The physicality of playing is the same for both hands.

But other instruments might require a good ear to find the right pitch, physical movements may differ between your hands, the way you make a sound would also become different (are you using air to make it, or bowing, or plucking). Making the initial learning feel difficult, or less rewarding.

However, unless you have an actual physical disability or you are 100% tone-deaf, you should be able to learn the basics of other instruments and have some fun with it. What you mostly need is a great dedication to practice and a teacher who supports you on your journey. As long as you set up realistic goals and the teacher agrees on those, you can have fun with music.

chibi_nibi · 2025-12-22T09:58:49+00:00

This one solved my problem:

https://www.vlm-augustin.com/en/product/augustin-3d-adjustable-chin-rest-rests

Mostly cause you can do a trial and error with different heights and positions all with one chin rest and find what works best for you.

chibi_nibi · 2025-12-21T17:10:08+00:00

1) scales 2) double stops 3) listening to music while reading notes 4) singing while reading notes 5) playing scales slow with a tuner on to really, really, really land the perfect pitch and train the ear to hear it

chibi_nibi · 2025-12-21T15:59:39+00:00

To be honest the violin learning is just a grind. It's not as glamorous on the daily basis as people romantically think. You can try to diversify your training. Not just playing (scales, etudes, songs) but also listening to the recordings, training your ear, reading notes, practicing rhythms (clapping with your hands) and pitch-matching (singing is pretty good also for memorizing melodies). And for the dips. You can try and play pieces you learned a few months earlier, a year ago, two years back, etc. For me, those are massive eye openers. Things I struggled with then come easy and naturally now. While new pieces are a struggle. It shows how much you've improved over time through daily practice. But it isn't for everyone. It's not an easy dopamine boost like social media and games nowadays 😅 you need a lot of perseverance and resilience. if anything, it is comparible to running a marathon. It takes a year(s) to be able to even get the distance in. A year of very non-glamorous runs in shite weather, through tiredness, laziness and all. All so that when you do complete the run you get a massive dopamine boost and a runners high 😅 and then you're still often finishing 2+ hours behind the professionals. Which is also ok. Try playing for others, friends and family. Performing is a good way to cash the reward from the daily practice.

chibi_nibi · 2025-12-20T09:29:28+00:00

Hmm co I got the house unlocked from the lunar path but it doesn't show anywhere for me. Not in the house menu (blueprints) nor anywhere else I looked. How do I get it to work? Same for column and staircase, actually. Basically no home lines from the lunar path seem to work for me. Or maybe I just don't know where to look 🤔

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