๐ My Time at Sandrock โ Seasonal & Monthly Guide
Every day in the desert counts. Sandrock has 12 months per year, 28 days each. This guide breaks down the best Year 1 rhythm month by month.
๐๏ธ Climate System Overview
| Quarter | Months | Characteristics | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|
| โ๏ธ Dry Season | 1-6 | Hot and dry | Water consumption +50% |
| ๐ง๏ธ Rainy Season | 7-12 | Occasional rain | Water consumption -30%, mushroom growth |
| ๐ช๏ธ Sandstorm Period | 3, 6, 9 | Low visibility | Outdoor efficiency -50%, recommend ruins |
๐ Month-by-Month Guide (Year 1)
Month 1: Rebuilding (D1-28)
โ โ โ โ โ Complete tutorial โ Build stone furnace + workbench (Day 1) โ โ โ โ Sweep the map for scrap, copper ore โ Build Dew Collector โ โ โ โ Accept commissions daily, prioritize high-reward ones
๐ก Tip: Don't farm in Month 1! Water is extremely scarce. Forage cactus and grill it for food.
Month 2: Getting Established (D29-56)
โ โ โ โ โ Upgrade to copper pickaxe + copper axe โ โ โ โ Explore Breach ruins for yellow data discs โ โ โ Buy your first chicken + plant sandrice ร10
๐ Founding Day (M2 D15): Building contest. Prepare Copper Bars ร10 + Iron Bars ร5 + Hardwood ร20. Winner gets "Desert Lamp" blueprint + 3,000 Gols.
Month 3: Sandstorm (D57-84)
โ โ โ โ โ Spend sandstorm days in Breach second floor farming discs โ โ โ โ Upgrade Workshop to Lv.4, unlock Blender/Oven blueprints โ โ โ Build cheese press + buy a goat
Month 4: Expansion (D85-112)
โ โ โ โ โ Upgrade house to Medium โ Bedroom energy +25% โ โ โ โ Buy chili/tomato seeds from the store โ โ โ Tame a mount + build a loom
Months 5-6: Sprint (D113-168)
โ โ โ โ โ Unlock Gecko Station ruins + upgrade to iron pickaxe โ โ โ โ Cooking Contest (M5 D15) โ stock up on 3โญ ingredients early โ โ โ Buy a cow + upgrade house to Large
๐ Harvest Festival (M6 D15): Crop quality competition. Bring 3โญ+ rare crops โ Golden Watering Can + fertilizer blueprints.
Months 7-8: Rainy Season (D169-224)
โ โ โ โ โ Explore Paradise Lost, upgrade to manganese steel tools โ โ โ โ Collect rainy season mushrooms + use rainfall to expand farm โ โ โ Tame a camel + research silicon wafers in the lab
Months 9-12: Late Game (D225-336)
โ โ โ โ โ Luxury house + Sandrock Depths for titanium ore โ โ โ โ โ Main story completion push โ โ โ NPC 10-heart sprint + titanium alloy tools
๐ NPC Birthday Calendar
| Date | NPC | Most Loved Gift |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | Mi-an | Rare ores, mechanical parts |
| 1/22 | Yan | Data discs, Gols |
| 3/10 | Qi | Data discs, rare materials |
| 3/18 | Elsie | Mayonnaise, desserts |
| 4/7 | Justice | Weapon parts, iron bars |
| 5/15 | Grace | High-quality dishes |
| 6/25 | Pen | Titanium alloy, defense gear |
| 8/12 | Bronco | Jerky, leather |
| 9/5 | Heidi | Decor blueprints, cloth |
| 10/20 | Arvio | Gems, rare crafts |
โญ Monthly Must-Dos & Crop Recommendations
| Month | Must Do | Recommended Crops |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Complete basic tools in first 3 days | Sandrice, cactus |
| 2 | Prep materials for Founding Day contest | Sandrice |
| 3 | Farm ruins all day for data discs | Sandrice + chili |
| 4 | Upgrade to Medium house | Chili |
| 5 | Stockpile 3โญ ingredients for Cooking Contest | Melon, tomato |
| 6 | Save best crops for Harvest Festival | Melon, tomato |
| 7 | Expand farm during rainy season | Mushrooms, pumpkin |
| 8 | Explore Paradise Lost | Mushrooms, pumpkin |
| 9 | Farm titanium during sandstorm period | Wheat, aloe |
| 10 | NPC friendship sprint | Wheat, aloe |
| 11 | Main story wrap-up + ultimate tools | Greenhouse planting |
| 12 | Organize assets, prepare for Year 2 | Greenhouse planting |
Data source: My Time at Sandrock v1.4 in-game data
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