Unfortunately I forgot to take a screenshot, but the first errand I got in janaury year 1 was for Ling and it had to be completed before she even becomes available as a npc 
#Errand for Ling before she becomes available
teal wyvern
azure cave
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teal wyvern
Reproduction Steps: I assume errands are random and therefore I unfortunately don't see a way to reproduce it. It had to be completed if I remember correctly 5th of january. Ling asked for grass starters but there is no way of talking to her before 8th of january.
Repro Rate: /
Game Platform: Steam
Game Version: v 1 . 1 b - 1230
Input Mode: Keyboard
quasi idol
I have the same bug - I've just been wandering around trying to find her.
Steps: Accepting a random errand (for 4 grass starters) on Spring 5.
Platform: Steam (Deck)
Version: v1.1b-1230
Input Mode: Controller
I'll attach my save files in a bit!
azure cave
So sorry for the late reply! If the issue happens again in your game, you can record it and send it to us. This will be very helpful for us. Thank you, everyone!
fringe coral
I have the same bug in the current game version.
The very first errand available on a new game (Year 1, Spring 1) was getting 4 grass starters for Ling. She is standing on the closed pier, unable to be interacted until Spring 5(? afaik). Errand deadline however is Spring 3
Game Platform: Steam
Game Version: v 1 . 1 b - 1237
Input Mode: Keyboard
Attached are the save file and some screenshot
azure cave
Hello everyone. I’m sorry for the late reply! I'll relay all the information you have provided to the team for checking and I'll reach back to you if there's any additional questions!
Thank you so much!
dry solar
wanted to update that this is still happening. wasted $50 on grass starter only to then turn to the wiki and learn she wont be available to meet til the 8th 😅
azure cave
wanted to update that this is still happening. wasted $50 on grass starter only ...
Can you tell me your game platform and version?