The Hovel is an Outer Room you can build outside the estate, and while it looks like a rundown shack from the outside (and the inside), it actually gives you a clever little tradeoff: it swaps Gem costs for Step costs when drafting Special Floorplans.
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What the Hovel Does
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Special Floorplans (like the Sauna, Nursery, Shrine, etc.) cost Steps instead of Gems
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You’ll still be shown the normal Gem cost, but it’ll automatically deduct Steps instead
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Can only be built after opening the West Gate and accessing Outer Room slots
Bonus Details
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Inside the Hovel, you’ll find a gasline valve, which is one of four needed to light the blue braziers in the Grounds
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The valve is located to the right of the fireplace, easy to spot once you’re inside
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Like the Schoolhouse, you can only build one Outer Room per day, so plan accordingly
When to Use It
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If you’re running low on Gems but have Steps to spare, the Hovel gives you a workaround for pricey rooms
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Works great in combination with Shrine blessings or rooms like the Nursery that give Step bonuses
Final Blurb
The Hovel might look like a backwoods tool shed, but it’s secretly a money-saver in disguise. If you’ve been hoarding Gems for something important, let the Hovel burn a few extra Steps instead. Just ignore the creaky floors and suspicious draft.
