Revision History:

Version Beta* Original, archaic form of this guide* Nothing but the normal walkthrough and a few of the more basic sections existed* Never released (for which we can all be thankful)

Version 1.00 (07 October 2003)* First public release* All critical data present; the bulk of the guide is essentially complete* Recipe data is technically incomplete; not all optional ingredients are listed for every dish* Events section incomplete; it should be fleshed out by the next release,possibly even finished (don't get your hopes up on that one; this game hasmore events than you can shake a sheep at...)

Version 1.10 (15 October 2003)* Added contact information (whoops!)* A few data errors, lots of typos, and several grammatical no-no's fixed* Some minor information additions

Version 2.00 (24 November 2003)* Some minor additions and corrections here and there, including a new bug and a new exploit* Added the Master Walkthrough* Expanded the Produce Guide, making it more useful and informative* Expanded the fishing section, renamed it (the QuickFind code is still the same, though)* Added the Strategies section to the Game Guide* Events data is more complete; some tricky-to-get events aren't listed, as well as most of the rival events* Added more GameShark codes of my own devising

Version 2.10 (31 December 2003)* Added the Layout Strategies sub-section to the Strategies section* Minor corrections and additions to the Fishing Guide section* Several new codes in the GameShark Codes section* New gameplay mechanics listed for tool use* Other various corrections here and there, most won't be noticed* More event data added, a few corrections in event data as well

Version 2.11 (16 January 2004)* Added the Season Overview sub-section to the Walkthroughs section* Added Quick Overview sub-section to each walkthrough* Added secondary titles to the normal and master walkthroughs (to go with the original expert walkthrough secondary title)* Fixed the long-standing error involving the selling price of Golden Eggs* Fairly important correction in the master walkthrough

Version 2.20 (19 March 2004)* Added a low-bias review of the game* Added the Rumors section (please keep in mind, they're all false!)* Added the Your Fatigue sub-section to Gameplay Mechanics, separating the stamina data from the fatigue data* 2 new field layouts in the Strategies section* Added daily schedules for more villagers* Updated the "Winning" the Game section with newly discovered data* Added the Important Notice to the preface (please read it if you plan to use this guide with the Japanese version of the game)

* Added 2 new GameShark codes (baby birth season and day)* Various other small changes

Version 2.21 (28 June 2004)* Updates and corrections to the Recipes section* Added a link to my HM:BTN site in the Foreword* Hugely important update to the Fishing Guide, in regards to the Sea Bream* Added two new bugs* Small correction in the Master Walkthrough* Added four new frequently asked questions* Removed one rumor that was not in fact a rumor at all* Added a new gameplay challenge* Added one new layout, revised Patchworks layout to be more efficient* Added the Differences between HM:BTN and... section

Version 2.30 (12 August 2004)* Updated my contact information* Miscellaneous minor corrections* Corrected the Legendary Fish term to King Fish* Corrected an error in information about the lake in relation to fishing; other, minor corrections made to the Fishing Guide* Greatly expanded the Recipes section data* Added stamina restoration ranges to the recipes* Added a rough map to help with getting the Mystic Berry

Version 2.40 (07 October 2004)* 1-year anniversary release* Misc. corrections and updates* Added the rest of the daily schedules to the Relationships and Gift-Giving section* Added the Tools of the Trade section to the Game Guide chapter

Version 2.50 (07 January 2005)* Two new FAQ additions* Added the Selling Prices section* Redesigned the Your Farm section to be more useful* Redesigned the Relationships and Gift-Giving section to be more useful* Redesigned the Produce Guide to be more useful* Added a new way to get the Mystic Berry

Version 2.56 (17 June 2005)* One new GameShark code* Added a strategy for winning the swimming contest* Added the long-awaited Ultimate walkthrough* Added more mechanics concerning animals

Version 2.60 (06 March 2007)* A few small corrections here and there* One new FAQ entry* Several corrections to the Normal walkthrough* Added new info on feed bins* Added heart level dialogue for the girls* Added a new bug (Harvest Festival Bug)

Contact Information:

You can contact me at skyrender@gmail.com or torquemada_gi@hotmail.com,though please add HM:BTN in the subject line if you're asking about (oroffering up information and/or corrections to) the guide. Please don't ask

me for basic game help, as that's what this guide is for. I didn't writeit for my health, after all. Wait, I suppose I technically DID write itfor my health, so, er... Well, I wrote it so people would stop asking meabout the stuff that's in this guide. Yeah, that's the ticket...