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StarNote System - Version 4 vs Version 5
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11Overview22The StarNote system is the primary experience and leveling mechanic in Starsand Island. It is a phone app accessible from the in-game phone menu (press Tab) that tracks all of the activities you perform and rewards you with experience points (XP) for completing themed objectives. As you accumulate enough XP, you level up and receive Starsand Points, the currency used to unlock profession skills and other upgrades.44The StarNote system touches nearly every aspect of gameplay. Whether you are farming, fishing, crafting, exploring, cooking, socializing, or ranching, there are StarNote tasks tracking your progress. It is designed to reward players for engaging with all of the island's activities rather than focusing on just one.66For a complete list of individual StarNote achievements and tasks, see the StarNote Achievements article.88How It Works9+How it Works1010The core loop of the StarNote system is simple. You complete in-game activities, those activities contribute XP toward StarNote tasks, and when you accumulate enough XP, you level up.1212Open the StarNote app on your in-game phone.Browse available tasks organized by category.Complete tasks during normal gameplay. Many tasks are retroactive, meaning if you already performed the action before the task appeared, it still counts.When enough XP accumulates, return to the StarNote app to manually claim your level-up and rewards.1414Every 100 XP advances your character by one level. Each level-up automatically grants Starsand Points, which are the key progression currency in the game. The system goes up to Level 45 in the current Early Access version.1616XP Sources1818Almost everything you do in Starsand Island contributes XP to the StarNote system. The following breaks down the major XP sources organized by activity type.2020ActivityExamplesNotesFarmingPlanting, watering, harvesting, tillingOne of the most consistent XP sources due to daily farm choresFishingCatching fish, discovering new species, deep-sea fishingRare and legendary fish give bonus XPCraftingBuilding items, processing materials, using crafting stationsHigher-tier recipes tend to give more XP per craftCookingPreparing recipes, discovering new dishesFirst-time recipe completions give a significant XP bonusExplorationDiscovering locations, finding treasure chests, mining oresExploration-based tasks often give large one-time XP payoutsRanchingFeeding animals, collecting products, breedingDaily animal care provides steady XP incomeSocializingTalking to NPCs, giving gifts, reaching affection milestonesAffection milestones with characters give significant XPSelling ItemsSelling at your shop, shipping via the Merchant ShipSelling tasks track total gold earned from salesBug CatchingCatching bugs with the Bug Net across the islandCertain rare bugs contribute to specific StarNote tasksQuestsCompleting main quests, side quests, and NPC requestsStory quests give some of the largest single XP awards2222Task Categories2323StarNote tasks are organized into five themed categories. Each category groups related objectives together.2525CategoryFocusHomestead/ConstructionBuilding, repairing, and home improvement objectives. Includes placing furniture, upgrading your house, and constructing island infrastructure.Profession-BasedTasks tied to the five professions: Crafting, Farming, Fishing, Ranching, and Exploration. The largest category by number of tasks.NPC Relationships/SocialBefriending characters, reaching Affection milestones, attending social events, and giving gifts.Miscellaneous/Daily LifeVaried tasks like opening Gachapons, taking photos, sleeping, checking mail, and other casual activities.ExplorationDiscovering new areas, finding Treasure Chests, reaching remote locations, and other discovery-based objectives.2727Starsand Points and the Workpedia2828The primary reward from leveling up in the StarNote system is Starsand Points. These points are the currency used to unlock profession skills in the Workpedia app on your phone.3030The Workpedia contains skill trees for each of the five professions.3232ProfessionSkill Tree FocusCraftingUnlocks crafting station blueprints, faster processing, and advanced recipes. Universally useful for all playstyles.FarmingReduces stamina costs for farm tools, increases crop yields, and unlocks advanced farming techniques.FishingImproves catch rates, unlocks deep-sea fishing, and grants access to better fishing rods.RanchingUnlocks animal care equipment, improves animal happiness bonuses, and enables breeding features.ExplorationIncreases stamina, improves combat abilities, and unlocks access to new areas and resources.3434Each profession has multiple tiers (Apprentice, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert). Skills within each tier cost varying amounts of Starsand Points. You do not have to focus on a single profession; points can be spread across multiple trees based on your playstyle.3535Key Early Skills to Prioritize3737In the early game, Starsand Points are limited. Here are some of the most impactful skills to consider unlocking first.3939SkillProfession TierEffectRecuperateApprentice CrafterIncreases stamina recovery when sitting on chairs and benches. Useful for all activities.Effortless TillingApprentice FarmerReduces stamina cost when using the Hoe. Saves significant stamina during large planting sessions.Precision CastingApprentice FisherImproves fishing accuracy, making it easier to catch fish on each attempt.Green ThumbBeginner FarmerIncreases crop quality, leading to higher sell prices and better cooking ingredients.4141Crafting skills are generally the most universally useful, as every player needs to craft regardless of their focus. Farming skills pay off quickly if you maintain a large farm. Choose based on how you spend most of your in-game time.4242Relationship to Stamina4444Many of the most popular early skills reduce stamina costs or increase stamina recovery. Stamina management is one of the biggest challenges in early Starsand Island, as your stamina pool starts small and nearly every action drains it. Investing Starsand Points into stamina-related skills effectively extends your productive day.4646Skills like Recuperate (faster stamina recovery while sitting), Effortless Tilling (reduced hoe cost), and similar profession skills all help you accomplish more before needing to rest. Pairing these skills with stamina-restoring food from cooking recipes creates an efficient daily routine.4848Retroactive Task Completion5050One of the most player-friendly aspects of the StarNote system is that many tasks are retroactive. This means if you have already performed an action before the corresponding task becomes visible (for example, if you opened Gachapons before the Gacha task appeared), the game still counts your previous completions toward the task.5252Not all tasks are retroactive, but many of the counting-based tasks (craft X items, catch Y fish, sell Z gold worth of goods) track cumulative lifetime stats. This prevents situations where you feel punished for progressing before a task appeared.5454Tips and Strategies5656Claim level-ups manually. The StarNote app does not auto-claim rewards. Check it regularly, especially after productive days, to collect your Starsand Points.Diversify your activities. Since tasks span all five professions and multiple categories, doing a variety of activities levels you faster than focusing on just one thing.Focus Starsand Points on your main profession. While diversifying activities earns XP faster, spend your points on the profession you use most to maximize efficiency.Crafting skills are universally useful. Every player crafts. Investing in the Crafting tree early benefits all playstyles.Check for retroactive completions. When new tasks appear, some may already be partially or fully complete from your previous actions. Free XP is always welcome.Stamina skills pay off immediately. Reducing tool stamina costs or improving recovery means more actions per day, which in turn means faster XP gain. It is a compounding benefit.Do not hoard Starsand Points. Skills provide immediate, lasting benefits. There is no advantage to saving points for later; spend them as you earn them.5858Related Articles6060StarNote Achievements - Complete list of individual tasks and objectivesStarsand Points - The premium progression currencyWorkpedia - Phone app for profession skill upgradesProfessions - Overview of all five profession skill treesStamina - How stamina works and how to manage it
