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so can i build a stove in a pilgrims hovel? if so is there any point in building farmers house if I dont plan on using cupboards? I dont want to make 15 hay and it takes up valuable claim space.

There is no pratical use for a farm house, imo. You can fit plenty of cupboards in a pilgrims hovel and they take up much less room.

confirmed the building of stove in pilgrims hovel

Honestly right now houses are less useful then I foresee them being down the road. The hay requirement really isn't difficult at all, and you get equal indoor space compared to the outdoor space requirement. Cupboards are really only required by larger settlements as a hermit can get along just fine with chests. That being said, they exist for a reason. I'm expecting more utility out of them than just stoves in the future, like other structures requiring indoor space.

Answer: As a hermit no you don't. But you might have to make one down the line as new updates roll out.