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Fields of Mistria

We listened to 12 Twitch streams of Fields of Mistria (10h 19m in total). The problem that came up most: carried inventory space runs out during gathering trips, in 4 of 12 streams.

12 Twitch streams · 10h 19m analysed · English, Polish · analysed in the week of 21 Sept 2026 · Steam page

Problems
84
Ideas
6
Highlights
24

Where the moments happened

Grey bars show when the streamer was talking. Each mark is one reported moment; select a type below to hide or show it.

  • Stream 1, 1h analysed: 25 problems, 4 highlights.
  • Stream 2, 41 min analysed: 4 problems, 6 highlights.
  • Stream 3, 1h analysed: 4 problems.
  • Stream 4, 35 min analysed: 6 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 3 highlights.
  • Stream 5, 1h analysed: 7 problems, 2 suggestions or comparisons, 3 highlights.
  • Stream 6, 46 min analysed: 4 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison.
  • Stream 7, 43 min analysed: 8 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 3 highlights.
  • Stream 8, 56 min analysed: 16 problems, 2 suggestions or comparisons, 7 highlights.
  • Stream 9, 1h analysed: 15 problems, 2 highlights.
  • Stream 10, 1h analysed: 13 problems, 1 highlight.
  • Stream 11, 1h analysed: 20 problems, 1 highlight.
  • Stream 12, 37 min analysed: 11 problems.
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Problems (84)

Bugs, confusion, frustration and the moments players gave up.

  1. #1Bugblocking

    game freezes and cursor disappears when captured for streaming

    1 of 12 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  2. #2Bug

    enemies can attack through mine walls

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  3. #3Bug

    game displays too dark in obs capture, needs manual brightness workaround

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  4. #4Confusion

    recipe list lacks search and unlock conditions are unclear for cooking orders

    1 of 12 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  5. #5Confusion

    hard to remember where crops and trees were planted

    1 of 12 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  6. #6Confusion

    bee hive production menu is confusing and slow

    1 of 12 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  7. #7Confusion

    unclear if winter crops will mature before season end

    1 of 12 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  8. #8Confusion

    crafting recipe ingredients are hard to track and remember

    1 of 12 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  9. #9Confusion

    unclear where to obtain resin material for crafting tasks

    1 of 12 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  10. #10Confusion

    archaeology dig site is easy to miss until stumbled upon

    1 of 12 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  11. #11Confusion

    requirements to unlock pets feel unclear

    1 of 12 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  12. #12Confusion

    mining skill tree locks nodes without explanation

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  13. #13Confusion

    unclear if the grass regrowth prevention perk is actually working

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  14. #14Confusion

    teleport spell cannot fast travel directly to the mines

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  15. #15Confusion

    hard to tell if it is currently windy for weather based bee lures

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  16. #16Confusion

    unsure how to harvest the fog orchid

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  17. #17Confusion

    no clear guidance on how to catch or spawn certain mine creatures

    1 of 12 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  18. #18Confusion

    no in-game way to learn villager gift preferences

    1 of 12 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  19. #19Confusion

    no clear skill category for chopping wood

    1 of 12 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  20. #20Confusion

    birthday calendar month and day mapping to seasons is confusing

    1 of 12 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  21. #21Confusion

    unclear why an animal barn cannot be entered

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  22. #22Confusion

    food buff duration is not shown to the player

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  23. #23Confusion

    a ledge reached before becomes unreachable later

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  24. #24Confusion

    unclear if crafting costs money or takes time

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  25. #25Confusion

    unclear whether to sell crops or convert them to seeds

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  26. #26Confusion

    mine obstacles need bombs with no clear signal

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  27. #27Confusion

    unclear purpose of hard boiled eggs

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  28. #28Confusion

    confusion between stamina and mana tool versions

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  29. #29Confusion

    unclear when affection points can be lost

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  30. #30Confusion

    unclear when fertilizer full growth ability unlocks

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  31. #31Confusion

    unclear whether the farmhouse can be moved

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  32. #32Confusion

    debris seems to respawn on a cleared field

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  33. #33Confusion

    confusion over crops from deeds persisting across seasons

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  34. #34Confusion

    day of week shown at the inn caused confusion

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  35. #35Confusion

    clinic building easy to mistake for the general store

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  36. #36Confusion

    tool durability or health is not clearly shown

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  37. #37Confusion

    dried grass animal feed item usage is unclear

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  38. #38Confusion

    map does not explain what is east of the farm

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  39. #39Confusion

    empty shop leads into an npc private bedroom

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  40. #40Confusion

    shop price display does not separate buy and sell prices

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  41. #41Confusion

    finding a villager's exact location to give a gift is confusing

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  42. #42Confusion

    one-gift-per-day limit for villagers is not clearly explained

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  43. #43Confusion

    location of the animal shop is easy to forget

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  44. #44Confusion

    unclear purpose of fish tank furniture item

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  45. #45Confusion

    unclear whether ethereal grass is needed for a quest

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  46. #46Confusion

    unclear which decor items can be interacted with

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  47. #47Confusion

    confused why an item is unavailable outside its season

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  48. #48Confusion

    clearing the farm risks losing space needed to regrow wheat grass

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  49. #49Confusion

    unclear which animal feed gives the most beads

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  50. #50Frustration

    carried inventory space runs out during gathering trips

    4 of 12 streams · 8 moments

    8 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  51. #51Frustration

    villager daily schedules make them hard to track down

    2 of 12 streams · 4 moments

    4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  52. #52Frustration

    home storage chests fill up too quickly

    2 of 12 streams · 4 moments

    4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  53. #53Frustration

    stamina runs out unexpectedly and cuts activities short

    2 of 12 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  54. #54Frustration

    crafting materials get sold or given away by accident

    2 of 12 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  55. #55Frustration

    missing cooking ingredients repeatedly blocks recipes

    2 of 12 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  56. #56Frustration

    farm animals are too expensive to afford early on

    2 of 12 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  57. #57Frustrationblocking

    starting farm has excessive weeds that are tedious to clear

    1 of 12 streams · 4 moments

    4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  58. #58Frustration

    legendary bug and bee lures feel like a random gacha grind

    1 of 12 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  59. #59Frustration

    fear of missing loot by skipping mine floors

    1 of 12 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  60. #60Frustration

    hunting specific mining resources and creatures takes very long due to rng

    1 of 12 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  61. #61Frustration

    oversleeping from losing track of the clock feels punishing

    1 of 12 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  62. #62Frustration

    traveling merchant purchases feel unaffordable or poor value

    1 of 12 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  63. #63Frustration

    quest rewards land right before the season deadline

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  64. #64Frustration

    villager gift preferences are hard to figure out

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  65. #65Frustration

    romance candidate profiles are shown in an awkward grid menu

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  66. #66Frustration

    unwanted furniture and gifted items pile up with no use

    1 of 12 streams · 5 moments

    5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  67. #67Frustration

    museum donations compete with quest and love gift items

    1 of 12 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  68. #68Frustration

    tuna is frustratingly rare while fishing

    1 of 12 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  69. #69Frustration

    love gift prices feel steep

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  70. #70Frustration

    villager requests compete with the player's own material needs

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  71. #71Frustration

    no easy way to sort or label storage chests

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  72. #72Frustration

    birdhouse material requirement unclear at first

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  73. #73Frustration

    quest and dialogue text is dense and hard to read through

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  74. #74Frustration

    forgot to bring pickaxe before heading out to mine

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  75. #75Frustration

    a bird perched on a tree blocks chopping it

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  76. #76Frustration

    running low on seeds while planning farm planting

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  77. #77Frustration

    weather-gated catches like snow beetles are easy to miss

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  78. #78Frustration

    some cooking recipes need lengthy multi-step prerequisites

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  79. #79Frustration

    villager friendship points feel slow to raise

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  80. #80Frustration

    dig site rewards frequently feel like junk

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  81. #81Frustration

    museum donation slots require specific seeds not yet owned

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  82. #82Frustration

    cloud backpack turned out to be purely cosmetic

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  83. #83Frustration

    long days setting makes year progression feel slower

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  84. #84Frustration

    running out of wood interrupts crafting

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report

Suggestions and comparisons (6)

What players asked for, and which games they compared yours to.

  1. #85Suggestion

    shipping bin does not confirm which items have shipped

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  2. #86Suggestion

    streaming compatibility should be checked before release

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  3. #87Comparison

    fishing feels easier and more enjoyable than in similar farm sims

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  4. #88Comparison

    magic content compared favorably to stardew valley

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  5. #89Comparison

    tapestry design reminded player of zelda's hyrule crest

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  6. #90Comparison

    core farm life systems feel similar to stardew valley

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report

What landed (24)

Moments players clearly enjoyed.

  1. #91Highlight

    seed maker feels overpowered for how much it earns

    2 of 12 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  2. #92Highlight

    sword doubles as a tool for cutting grass and weeds

    2 of 12 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  3. #93Highlight

    romance date scenes and relationship pacing are well received

    1 of 12 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  4. #94Highlight

    npc character designs are well received

    1 of 12 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  5. #95Highlight

    positive reaction to the mine background music

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  6. #96Highlight

    positive reaction to a mine decoration piece

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  7. #97Highlight

    watering fields via horse mount is very well liked

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  8. #98Highlight

    obsidian storage chest design is well liked

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  9. #99Highlight

    background music fits the game's mysterious atmosphere

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  10. #100Highlight

    bathhouse aftercare dialogue gets a laugh

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  11. #101Highlight

    gifting the dog only costs wood

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  12. #102Highlight

    animal customization items like dress up accessories well liked

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  13. #103Highlight

    fishing loop feels compelling and hard to stop

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  14. #104Highlight

    festival event npc banter landed well with viewers

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  15. #105Highlight

    gray hair option triggers a fun granny mode energy penalty

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  16. #106Highlight

    cape and outfit results in character creator look good

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  17. #107Highlight

    early npc dialogue writing lands well

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  18. #108Highlight

    discovering the jump mechanic is a nice surprise

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  19. #109Highlight

    romance option roster size is well received

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  20. #110Highlight

    traveling merchant wagon offers a wide variety of goods

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  21. #111Highlight

    combat explosion effects feel satisfying

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  22. #112Highlight

    magical quality items feel like a rewarding collectible tier

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  23. #113Highlight

    praise for the villager ulrich's design

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  24. #114Highlight

    mine feels rewarding with generous loot on some days

    1 of 12 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report

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About this page

Speech was transcribed on our own machine and an AI model picked out the moments. Every item in the full report quotes the streamer's actual words, checked against the transcript; 170 of 175 candidate moments passed that check. Only counts and short issue titles are public. Quotes and streamer names stay in the private report.

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