>>271584128
Well for myself, I'd much prefer a Harvest Moon style game before Rune Factory style.
Get the bread and butter farming stuff as a the focus and emphasize the relaxed and chill atmosphere before adding in any combat.

One that works, then add in the fighting, monster taming, and so on so forth.
[spoiler]Keep the ability to throw gifts at other people though. I wanna chuck pancakes myself.[/spoiler]