that was fun! really really enjoying it so far

also my cat turned off my computer mid-stream

Scientists have developed an electrode that can capture CO2 directly from flue gas and even straight from the atmosphere, no purification required. The electrode process turns the CO₂ into formic acid, a weak acid currently used to preserve livestock feed and tan leather. American Chemical Society https://www.acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2026/january/turning-industrial-exhaust-into-useful-materials-with-a-new-electrode.html #ShareGoodNewsToo

Gi-- I mean Mirthwood!
A bit grimmer than Stardew Valley given the intro and THE RATS, and set in a more medieval fantasy setting, and you have to worry about not starving. BUT you can hire people to work for you! And the social system is more complex! And I have a bit of trouble understanding the inventory system 'cause it'll show plenty of slots but then say "You can't carry more materials when I try to pick up a rock. And also I'm not 100% sure on sight about what's gatherable/usable.
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