Save File Editing Guide (For solving some common issues)

Save File Editing Guide
There are several known issues that can only be solved by editing your save file. I am working to fix these problems so they no longer happen, but in the meantime, here is a guide to solving some of the most common problems.

General Info

Stardew Valley save files are located in your '%appdata%/StardewValley/Saves' folder.

Open windows explorer and enter %appdata%/StardewValley/Saves into the address bar. Press enter. You should see a list of one or more folders. Your save file is located within a folder that has your character's name and a bunch of numbers. Within that folder you'll find a file with the same name as the folder (this is the actual save file that you will be editing), and a file called SaveGameInfo (this is only used to display info on the loading screen).

Before editing any save files, I strongly recommend making a back-up, in case anything goes wrong.

Notepad is a good program to use to edit your files.

Below are a list of common problems, and the steps you can take to resolve them.

Event/Cutscene never happening
This seems to be caused when multiple events trigger at the same time. You'll only see one event, but the game will think you've seen all of them, preventing the others from ever taking place (should be fixed in next patch). To resolve this, you'll need to make your save "forget" that you saw the event.

Note: Some events require you to receive an invitation from the NPC before the event will be triggered (e.g. Sam, Penny, and Alex' 10-heart events). These invitations are usually triggered by an "invisible" event. If you never received an invitation that you were expecting, you'll need to remove the ID for the invisible invitation trigger event. You can find those ID's in the Farm section below.

1. Open your save file in notepad.
2. Search (ctrl+f) for "eventsSeen". You should see a list of <int></int> with numbers in between. These numbers are the "event ID's" of the events the game thinks you've already seen.
3. Locate the event ID for the event you never saw (see below), and delete it (along with the <int></int> that surrounds it)
4. Save your file.
5. You should now be able to see the event (be aware that events will sometimes only trigger at certain times/places/seasons, etc.)

Click "Show Spoiler" for a list of most events and their corresponding ID's. common requests are in bold:

Marnie's Shop:
92 -- Marnie receiving your cave carrot in her house.

Library:
1848481 -- Elliott's 8-heart event (book reading in the Library).
0 -- Event where Gunther asks you to bring him artifacts/minerals.

Bath-House:
38 -- Penny's 10-heart event (bath house)

Beach:
13 -- Haley's 6-heart Event (missing necklace at the beach).
20 -- Alex' 2-heart event (football toss at the beach).
288847 -- Alex' 8-heart event (mom's music box at the beach).
29 -- Sebastian's 8-heart event (umbrella in the rain)
43 -- Elliott's 10-heart event (boat ride)
733330 -- Sam's 3-heart event (beach with Vincent)
739330 -- Willy gives you his old rod

Bus Stop:
4081148 - Sam's 8-heart event pt. 2 (band show)

Elliott's Cabin:
39 - Elliott's 2-heart event
423502 - Elliott's 6-heart event (piano)

Farm:
47 -- Sam's 8-heart event pt. 1(band show)
55 -- Leah's 8-heart event pt. 1 (art show)
992553 -- Clint gives you the furnace blueprint
992253 -- Leah 6-heart gives you the statue
65 -- Demetrius sets up your cave with bats or mushrooms
66 -- Gunther thanks you for doing good work with the museum (gives you something)
690006 -- Marlon talks to you about slime hutch
1590166 -- Marnie gives you cat
897405 -- Marnie gives you dog
91 -- Marnie 3-heart asks you to bring cave carrot
93 -- Jodi 4-heart asks you to dinner
102 -- Pierre talks to you about seeds
63 -- Kent introduces himself
2346091 -- Alex 10-heart (Not an actual event, but causes you to receive dinner invitation from Alex)
2346092 -- Sam 10-heart (same as above)
2346093 -- Harvey 10-heart (same as above, balloon invitation)
2346096 -- Penny 10-heart (same as above, spa invitation)
2346095 -- Elliott 8-heart (same as above, book reading invite)

Forest:
14 -- Haley 8-heart event (photos)
52 -- Leah 6-heart event (fruit in tree)
54 -- Leah 10-heart event (picnic)
181928 -- Penny 8-heart event (field trip)
318560 -- Jas and Vince at sewer pipe
611944 -- Shane 2-heart event (at the pier)

Haley's House:
11 -- Haley's 2-heart event (cleaning)
12 -- Haley's 4-heart event (pickle jar)
15 -- Haley's 10-heart event (darkroom)
99 -- Emily's 4-heart event (secret dance)

Hospital:
7 -- Maru's 4-heart event (beaker)
57 -- Harvey's 4-heart event (check up)
571102 -- Harvey's 8-heart event (bedroom)

Alex' House:
18 -- George 6-heart event (tells you about his legs)
19 -- Evelyn 4-heart event (recipe)
21 -- Alex 5-heart event (can't read)
2119820 -- Alex 6-heart event (working out)
56 -- Harvey 2-heart (in-home visit)

Leah's House:
50 -- Leah's 2-heart (sculpting)
51 -- Leah 4-heart (phone call)
584059 -- Leah 8-heart (if you chose "sell art online")

Mines:
901756 -- Abigail's 10-heart
100162 -- Marlon gives you sword

Mountains:
2 -- Abigail's 4-heart (flute)
8 -- Maru's 6-heart (telescope)
26 -- Linus 4-heart (wild bait)
384883 -- Sebastian's 4-heart (working on bike)
384882 -- Sebastian's 10-heart (bike ride)
404798 -- Get gold pan from Willy

Saloon:
40 -- Elliott's 4-heart event (buy you a drink)
96 -- Gus' 4-heart event (bar tab)
97 -- Clint 3-heart event (dating advice)
911526 -- Alex' 10-heart event (dinner date)

Sam's House:
95 -- dinner with Jodi & Family (with Kent)
94 -- dinner with Jodi & Family (without Kent)
44 -- Sam's 2-heart event (band jam)
46 -- Sam's 4-heart event (dropped egg)
100 -- Kent's 3-heart event (popcorn)

Carpentry Shop/Maru's House:
6 -- Maru's 2-heart event (lab)
9 -- Maru's 8-heart event (electrocute)
25 -- Demetrius 6-heart (tomato)
33 -- Robin 6-heart (crafting blueprint)
10 -- Maru's 10-heart event (secret project)

Sebastians' Room:
2794460 -- Sebastian's 2-heart event (on computer)
27 -- Sebastian's 6-heart event (Game night)

Pierre's Shop/Abigail's House:
1 -- Abigail's 2-heart event (video games)
3 -- Abigail's 8-heart event (spirit board)
16 -- Pierre's 6-heart event (secret stash)
17 -- Caroline's 6-heart event (fight with abigail)
58 -- Harvey's 6-heart event (aerobics)
3102768 - Morris offers the 50% off coupons

Town:
611439 -- Lewis unlocks the Community Center
4 -- Abigail's 6-heart event (graveyard)
831125 -- Shane's 6-heart (video contest)
2481135 -- Alex' 4-heart event (commiserating with dusty)
34 -- Penny's 2-heart event (helping george)
45 -- Sam's 6-heart event (skateboarding)
53 -- Leah's 8-heart event (art show)
63 -- Lewis & Marnie at 6-hearts each
101 -- Clint 6-heart event (talk to emily)
233104 -- Sam's 10-heart event (sneak into room)
191393 -- Final cutscene (day after finishing community center)
502261 -- Final cutscene Joja (day after finishing all joja projects)
502969 -- Linus digging through trash.

Trailer:
35 -- Penny's 4-heart (clean)
36 -- Penny's 6-heart (cooking)​

I lost the Mermaid's Pendant, and I can't buy another one

1. Open your save file in notepad.
2. search (ctrl+f) for "specialItems"
3. delete the <int>460</int> you find there
4. Save your file... now the old mariner should sell you the pendant again.

I chose the wrong profession

1. Open your save file in notepad
2. search (ctrl+f) for "professions". You should see a list of numbers surrounded by <int></int>
3. Use the list below to find the ID of the profession you want to change.
4. Find the profession ID you want to change, and replace it with the ID of the new profession you want.
5. save the file. Now your profession should be changed

Click "Show Spoiler" for a list of Professions with ID numbers:

Rancher = 0
Tiller = 1
Coopmaster = 2
Shepherd = 3
Artisan = 4
Agriculturist = 5
Fisher = 6
Trapper = 7
Angler = 8
Pirate = 9
Mariner = 10
Luremaster = 11
Forester = 12
Gatherer = 13
Lumberjack = 14
Tapper = 15
Botanist = 16
Tracker = 17
Miner = 18
Geologist = 19
Blacksmith = 20
Prospector = 21
Excavator = 22
Gemologist = 23
Fighter = 24
Scout = 25
Brute = 26
Defender = 27
Acrobat = 28
Desperado = 29

 

Added the ID to the list. It's "63"