Edge → lane → turn → return
Run this pattern long enough to notice whether bag size, collection action, or collection speed is the real bottleneck.
- 01Pick a visible edge
Start at one outside face of the hay pile instead of entering from a random point.
- 02Clear a narrow lane
Move across the pile in a readable strip so searched and unsearched hay stay distinct.
- 03Turn at the boundary
Shift over once and clear the next parallel lane rather than criss-crossing the pile.
- 04Keep the same return point
After selling, come back to the same pile face and continue the pattern.
- 05Let the objective confirm it
When the needle appears, use the live objective to confirm the find before leaving the route.
- 06Equip and hand it off
Equip the needle, take it to the Farmer, and follow the current prompt.
Location claims vs search method
Shows where one run succeeded. It does not establish a universal coordinate.
Controls coverage and reduces overlap. It remains useful even when the spawn varies.
Changes the collection loop. Use the bottleneck guide after one stable route.
Is there a fixed needle location?
No reliable fixed coordinate is supported by the current evidence. Treat another player's location as an example, not a guarantee.
What is the fastest search pattern?
A lane pattern reduces repeated ground and makes it easier to resume after selling. Exact luck still varies by run.
Should I search randomly?
Random movement can work, but it makes coverage and return paths harder to track. A repeatable edge-to-edge pattern is easier to diagnose.