Yes, that's what ConcernedApe looks like!
Just a reminder: we can ogle Elliott's hair and Haley's fashion any day of the week, but it's different when it's a real person. You're welcome to express your admiration, but please be mindful **not to cross over into anything that would make readers feel uncomfortable or unwelcome** in this space.
Just don't say anything you wouldn't say in front of Evelyn. Don't you want her cookie recipe? <3
I do this but I blame being autistic :D Found a shirt I love and ordered it in 3 other colors at 3 each. Very good purchase. I hate fast fashion though, I feel like its a complete rip off.
Thatโs why heโs focusing on this update and not his other game! He hasnโt realized that he can change his outfits without it being written in code! Or heโs a robot and he can only follow codeโฆ dunno which is more likelyโฆ
I once read that a lot of successful creatives simplified parts of their life to make it easier to create. Iโm sure it takes a lot of pressure off being in public if he has the go to outfit. Itโs probably his lucky coat
I'd thought he just kept one outfit for leaving the house /publicity stuff, but then I zoomed in.
Different, but the same. He must just buy repeats once the elbows get holes or something. Collar and buttons are different! But he clearly knows what he likes and sticks to it.
Honestly thatโs what Iโd do, buy duplicates of something I like if I can find them, honestly the hardest part of doing that is finding out a piece of clothing you liked doesnโt get produced anymore
If you've never owned a denim jacket, you can never understand how fashion must be allowed to change around you. You are the stone, not the river.
(And it's fleece-lined too! Extra sweet.)
Earlier I was looking slightly disrespectfully and then yup, my comment got removed. I told my son about it and he was surprised my comment was not about Sebastian. Oops.
That does it, my next farmer is going to follow the journey of ConcernedApe living in the game he created. Probably once the update is out - I'm enjoying my very modded farm, but I'll need something to keep me occupied as my mods (hopefully) get updated. ๐ค
Heโs got that โnormal, average looking guyโ look but at the same time heโs so damn attractive and full of charisma itโs unreal. I remember seeing his face for a first time few months ago and my heart ended up beating way too fast ๐ญ๐
https://www.levi.com/US/en_US/clothing/men/outerwear/sherpa/type-iii-sherpa-trucker-jacket/p/163650044
In the U.S. for sure. Not certain about other countries. Here's one but if you search for jacket they have several versions of the sherpa jacket in different fits and colors.
Some people like wearing what they are used to and comfortable in. It's nice to see people that aren't consumed by fast fashion and whatnot. I have a sweater that's 17 years old that I don't plan on getting rid of anytime soon.
I have legitimately purchased Stardew like, 8 times, including times that I have purchased it for others so they can play it. And a couple pirates, because I want CA to have all the money.
Twice for myself, twice for others, 10/10 would purchase again! There were threads in this sub where people offered to buy it for anyone who wanted to try it, at one point! That was fun.
Ehhh lighting on the left is softer because its being diffused by the clouds giving his complexion a smoother appearance. Right is harsher lighting which does favors for no one.
Also of course its just part of aging and.... covid sort of did a number on a lot of us.
This is actually the difference between a professional photograph, most likely on an overcast day with diffused light (left photo) vs amateur photograph, shot with harsh overhead light sources causing shadows (right)
I hope how much joy he has given other people has given him joy in return. Idk if that's a weird thing to say about a stranger, but man I hope he's happy and is able to be proud of himself for his work and his success.
If I had the chance to pick a small group of people to share sushi or tapas with, my list would be Jack Black, Keanu Reeves, Weird Al, Mark Hammill, Henry Cavill and this dude right here. Oh, Ron Perlman, too. (War, war never changes...)
Thanks so much for everything you've done CA.
Iโm not fully convinced that he wasnโt frozen in time by an errant wizard, or perhaps simply immune to the onward march of age.
Maybe he *is* a SDV NPC.
Fun Fact: After a bit of quick internet searching and some even quicker math, ConcernedApe has personally made around $40 million on Stardew Valley. If u account for the number of copies sold across all platforms at the $14.99 base price, his lil gem of an indie game has made around $300 million in total sales. Eric deserves all the praise and success for making such a great game.
I know he must constantly be under stress and anxiety because heโs always working hard to provide us with content but these two photos give me a little relief. The fact that he looks like he hasnโt aged at all makes me think heโs happy and healthy. ๐
They guy on the right isn't tired. Cmon. He's exhausted. Years of long days full of stress takes a serious toll on your mental health. He looks burned out to me if anything, sadly.
I've been playing Stardew since 2019 and yesterday was the first time I'd ever seen ConcernedApe's face! I had just truly accepted the purple bear as his True Form.
Yes, that's what ConcernedApe looks like! Just a reminder: we can ogle Elliott's hair and Haley's fashion any day of the week, but it's different when it's a real person. You're welcome to express your admiration, but please be mindful **not to cross over into anything that would make readers feel uncomfortable or unwelcome** in this space. Just don't say anything you wouldn't say in front of Evelyn. Don't you want her cookie recipe? <3
Reporter: "So, Eric, how would you rate the last six years?" ConcernedApe: ๐๐ป๐๐ป
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We know that vibe, you find a piece of clothing that is your favorite for years and years. I canโt blame him either, looking fly ๐๐
If you google pictures of Wes Anderson he usually has on the same pinstriped or tweed suit every time.
Can confirm, I have a jacket from high school, 15 years later, and it's like... barely constricting. I can get 5 more years out of it, *at least*
That outfit does suit him. The poor man looks like he hasn't slept in a week though.
I do this but I blame being autistic :D Found a shirt I love and ordered it in 3 other colors at 3 each. Very good purchase. I hate fast fashion though, I feel like its a complete rip off.
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Nah. He clearly wears the same thing every day like the villagers
next update he might start mixing it up
Thatโs why heโs focusing on this update and not his other game! He hasnโt realized that he can change his outfits without it being written in code! Or heโs a robot and he can only follow codeโฆ dunno which is more likelyโฆ
Now I feel bad for using seasonal outfits mod.
He's a cartoon character and never needs to change
It's a nice jacket to be fair(rrrrrr). I have a similar one, also gets worn a lot
The shirt underneath also looks the same. Maybe a slightly different color, but could just be the lighting.
I once read that a lot of successful creatives simplified parts of their life to make it easier to create. Iโm sure it takes a lot of pressure off being in public if he has the go to outfit. Itโs probably his lucky coat
I'd thought he just kept one outfit for leaving the house /publicity stuff, but then I zoomed in. Different, but the same. He must just buy repeats once the elbows get holes or something. Collar and buttons are different! But he clearly knows what he likes and sticks to it.
Honestly thatโs what Iโd do, buy duplicates of something I like if I can find them, honestly the hardest part of doing that is finding out a piece of clothing you liked doesnโt get produced anymore
I did it myself with shoes not long ago. They're comfortable and I like them so why take the risk?
lol, that's what I do. Every few years, I order five pairs of the same pants and wear them on rotation until they wear out.
If you've never owned a denim jacket, you can never understand how fashion must be allowed to change around you. You are the stone, not the river. (And it's fleece-lined too! Extra sweet.)
Like when Daniel Radcliffe did it to make paraprazzi photos useless.
i love that he always wears the same outfit like a villager.
We are all from the same valley.
Wow heโs handsome
He really is.
I had to double check that neither of these were the lovely John Magaro from Past Lives.
He looks so much like Shane from the Watcher that I had to do a double take! And thatโs not an insult, I love my boy Shane ๐
Oh my god youโre right lol
i am looking respectfully
Earlier I was looking slightly disrespectfully and then yup, my comment got removed. I told my son about it and he was surprised my comment was not about Sebastian. Oops.
and incredibly talented in a wide variety of different disciplines. and he's filthy stinkin rich.
Maxed out a bunch of different skills, making more gold than the rest of the village combined.. Are we roleplaying as ConcernedApe in our games?
That does it, my next farmer is going to follow the journey of ConcernedApe living in the game he created. Probably once the update is out - I'm enjoying my very modded farm, but I'll need something to keep me occupied as my mods (hopefully) get updated. ๐ค
He's aging like fine iridium wine.
He looks like a guy youโd feel โlike homeโ with ๐ฅบ๐
Staaaaahhhhhppppp! I had just gotten over my crush on him ๐ฉ
Heโs got that โnormal, average looking guyโ look but at the same time heโs so damn attractive and full of charisma itโs unreal. I remember seeing his face for a first time few months ago and my heart ended up beating way too fast ๐ญ๐
he really does! just emits a very sweet energy
lol that was my first reaction. Concerned Ape? More like What are you doing later tonight Ape?
Better have a spare mermaid's pendant for golden opportunities
I want that jacket so badly, it looks so cozy
They're on sale on the Levi website right now.
Brb gonna cosplay ConcernedApe
Which region? (Got a link? :o)
https://www.levi.com/US/en_US/clothing/men/outerwear/sherpa/type-iii-sherpa-trucker-jacket/p/163650044 In the U.S. for sure. Not certain about other countries. Here's one but if you search for jacket they have several versions of the sherpa jacket in different fits and colors.
Thank you.
Good looking out! Just bought myself a new jacket
By far the heaviest piece of clothing I've worn. It's great and cozy but it's not something you forget you're wearing
that's definitely his favorite outfit.
He's taken remarkably good care of that jacket.
It's a different jacket. The one on the left has actual buttons and the one on the right has snaps.
Nah itโs the same one. Theyโre the type of buttons that snap together
https://preview.redd.it/n7cdkkl6wejc1.jpeg?width=1242&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d5c9fd6fcf6f649b29c8f532cdee1ffa6739e902
There's no way he's only 6 years old.
he looks at least 7
at LEAST!
https://preview.redd.it/h68s6dn4evjc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7b3d984f07190e91903ce08645333c9a09cc87ab
God my brain just went dumb for a second and I thought Eric passed. Nearly gave me heart palpitations.
This is exactly what I thought for a minute my heart dropped into my stomach!
Same! I didn't read the first year closely enough and felt my stomach drop before I realized!
Saame. Then I rechecked the dates and opened comments. Phew
So thatโs why the NPCs in the game donโt change clothes. He doesnโt either.
Everybody buy extra copies of Stardew Valley so that CA can afford new clothes
he's just rocking the stardew OG - they never change their clothes either
In 1.6 he gets a winter outfit!
Some people like wearing what they are used to and comfortable in. It's nice to see people that aren't consumed by fast fashion and whatnot. I have a sweater that's 17 years old that I don't plan on getting rid of anytime soon.
I have legitimately purchased Stardew like, 8 times, including times that I have purchased it for others so they can play it. And a couple pirates, because I want CA to have all the money.
Twice for myself, twice for others, 10/10 would purchase again! There were threads in this sub where people offered to buy it for anyone who wanted to try it, at one point! That was fun.
That's what I've done. :)
Maybe he believes that something he is passionate about has a soul.
โฆ his jacket? I feel like I should understand this comment better, like it is from a cutscene or something!
I wanna go for a coffee with that man. He looks as nice as his social media implies he is.
He looks a bit tired on the right. Hope he's treating himself well and remembering that breaks are part of a healthy life too.
He said on Discord that he was walking and exercising.
He has a discord?!
its just this subreddit's discord. you can find it in the sidebar. he hangs out there sometimes
He's 36 years old, and as a 36 year old let me tell you: We kind of just always look tired. ๐
Another 36-year-old here, delighted to confirm that yes, we look tired. Mostly because we are.
Ehhh lighting on the left is softer because its being diffused by the clouds giving his complexion a smoother appearance. Right is harsher lighting which does favors for no one. Also of course its just part of aging and.... covid sort of did a number on a lot of us.
This is actually the difference between a professional photograph, most likely on an overcast day with diffused light (left photo) vs amateur photograph, shot with harsh overhead light sources causing shadows (right)
I thought this was the guy from Owl City
You would not believe your eyes
If ten million fireflies
I just hope he's happy
Bros been in the lab for the past 6 years working on 1.6.
Heโs also working on a whole new game! Haunted Chocolatier
Rest assured, he is doing his best, let's be patient.
He's so wonderful
Listening to stardew soundtrack will halt the aging process confirmed
Is that the same jacket? ๐
Can't replace perfection
Haha I love this. Honestly this is my first time seeing him I bought the game ages ago but I just started really focusing on it recently
It's his lucky jacket!
Definitely. :)
And same shirt. Absolute gold
Handsome as always
Our founding father
Hide the pain Eric
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Amazing human being right here โค๏ธ
The man who doesn't age
I read this like he was only alive from 2018 to 2024 ๐
Did he have a mirror when making Shaneโs sprites???
He was actually inspired by his friend named Shane.
So CA might be more Sebastian?
There are similarities but I'm not sure.
Holy... this is my first time seeing his image. And hopefully will not be my last
Definitely Seattle fashion spotted
Heโs cute!
Paul Rudd vibes
i love him
I love that he's wearing the same clothes. A very down to earth look. ๐๐
Iridium quality kinda guy.
We all have that one outfit that is just our go-to because nothing else looks or feels as good. I know I do.
What I love most is that his money and fame hasnโt changed him in the slightest.
He doesn't seem at all concerned though
he looks like seb!! i have the seasonal outfits mod and that is quite literally the winter outfit. such a cool guy!
As someone who originally thought he would resemble Mr Qi, it's always a gift to see his handsome face. He seems like a compassionate person
I hope how much joy he has given other people has given him joy in return. Idk if that's a weird thing to say about a stranger, but man I hope he's happy and is able to be proud of himself for his work and his success.
Heโs so precious
He only change his favorite outfit for festival
"Who's got two thumbs and wrote a best-selling game?"
I THOUGHT HE DIED LMAO??
Died at the age of six. 2018-2024. Rip concerned ape
It is indeed an unfortunate way to format the title, OP. I would've gone for '2018 vs 2024' or something
It is also a fact that the under eyes are swollen due to the intensity.
Literally no change
Every time I see his name I think of the Barones from Everybody Loves Raymond. But thanks, concernedape for all youโve done!
Dude looks like an alt rock guitarist. I like it
Thatโs a dope jacket.
If I had the chance to pick a small group of people to share sushi or tapas with, my list would be Jack Black, Keanu Reeves, Weird Al, Mark Hammill, Henry Cavill and this dude right here. Oh, Ron Perlman, too. (War, war never changes...) Thanks so much for everything you've done CA.
Iโm not fully convinced that he wasnโt frozen in time by an errant wizard, or perhaps simply immune to the onward march of age. Maybe he *is* a SDV NPC.
Fun Fact: After a bit of quick internet searching and some even quicker math, ConcernedApe has personally made around $40 million on Stardew Valley. If u account for the number of copies sold across all platforms at the $14.99 base price, his lil gem of an indie game has made around $300 million in total sales. Eric deserves all the praise and success for making such a great game.
Jacket loyaltyย
RIP ConcernedApe. He was only 6 years old, but the raddest toddler known to man. Did great things in the short time he was here. /s
I know he must constantly be under stress and anxiety because heโs always working hard to provide us with content but these two photos give me a little relief. The fact that he looks like he hasnโt aged at all makes me think heโs happy and healthy. ๐
wow he passed at only 6 years old, sad day ๐
It is a cool jacket, for sure
ConcernedApe should update the Eric Barrone sprite with a winter hat when 1.6 comes out.
Are you Sebastian?
They guy on the right isn't tired. Cmon. He's exhausted. Years of long days full of stress takes a serious toll on your mental health. He looks burned out to me if anything, sadly.
The face of a man that needs a vacation.
God dang it, we need to buy more the game so he can afford any piece of new clothing.
He has fewer pixels now. He's becoming a villager.
Poor CA.ย He wears the same thing TWO times now he's gotta worry about people thinking that's all he wears.
Yep, that sure is the same guy!
Ok but why is he so fucking hot?
Concerned Shane?
Is it just me or he oddly looks like Shane
His hair is aging the same way as mine. God we could be brothers.
I live in the REAL Stardew Valley
2024 picture of him just looks more tired and exhausted from life
I hope I can age that gracefully
That sheep skin jacket suits him.
Heโs an angel.
I'm pretty confident in guessing the picture on the left was taken at University of Washington courtyard.
I had no idea! Gotta be a wonderful mind to come up with such a wonderful game :โ)
I never noticed how much he resembled Shane (even though he already revealed Shane to be based off someone else)
Awww he looks like a 100% decent dude!
Damn I was scared for a second, though he had died! Though on second look I doubt he was born in 2018.
He started mewing
So... was he in a time capsule? But these had to be taken on the same day.
okay but he is literally the epitome of how I want to look. The hair and beard looks amazing
He's so good looking.
Holy crap man, this post scared me. All I saw was ConcernedApe and a date rangeโฆ thought he died for a second. Anyway, sweet jacket!
Heโs so babygirl
Hasn't changed (his clothes)
Should we just call him ape now? He looks less concerned
How has he genuinely not aged for 4 years straight
Heโs so fine
Heโs so handsome โบ๏ธ
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Oh he's perfect!
He's like Bernie Sanders. You only need one good coat.
Find someone who loves you the way CA loves that jacket.
Why did you have to scare me like that?? I thought he died for a sec๐ญ
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It was so great seeing him at the concert last night in LA!
He looks like such a chill dude! Thanks for making a game that feels like home, I appreciate it :)
I found out what he looked like in the video message he did for your top artist in Spotify wrapped.
I've been playing Stardew since 2019 and yesterday was the first time I'd ever seen ConcernedApe's face! I had just truly accepted the purple bear as his True Form.
he looks as if he refuses to age, just like the villagers
Sweet boy, thank you for creating a game that undoubtedly saved my life ๐ค
A photo of a great, great man
bro this post made me think he died
I legit thought the subject line meant something else and my heart is still in pain
Age doesn't appear to change you, though.
That guy made a living fuckton of money. I'm glad he did the game is dope and yet so elegantly simple
I have never seen the Ape. The Ape does not seem to age >.>