You finally unlocked Eve. You’ve spent the Mist, you’ve crossed the bridge in Ancient’s Landing, and you’ve managed to get that tiny, high-tech explorer to trust you. Then, it happens. You hit a wall. Disney Dreamlight Valley Does Not Compute is one of those mid-game quests that sounds simple on paper but ends up leaving players staring at their screens in genuine confusion because the game doesn't always tell you exactly where to look.
It’s frustrating.
Basically, Eve is overwhelmed. She’s scanned too much stuff on Eternity Isle and her processor is basically fried. It’s up to you to play IT support for a robot from the future. Most people get stuck because the quest items aren't just sitting in chests—they require a mix of timebending, photography, and specific foraging that feels a bit counterintuitive if you’re used to the simpler "pick up five apples" quests from the base game.
What’s Really Going On With Eve?
The core of this quest is about "Ancient" technology. Eve has found some weird glitches and she needs you to find specific items to help her recalibrate. You're looking for things that don't belong. Or, rather, things that belong to a version of the Isle that existed long before you showed up with your Royal Tools.
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If you’ve been playing A Rift in Time, you know that the expansion adds layers of verticality and hidden nooks that the original valley just didn't have. This quest utilizes every bit of that. You’ll need your Hourglass. You'll need your camera. You’ll need a lot of patience.
First off, talk to Eve. She’s usually hovering near her house or wandering the docks. She’ll give you a list of "glitched" items that you need to photograph. This is the part where most players start running in circles.
Finding the Glitched Objects Without Losing Your Mind
The game gives you cryptic hints about where these objects are, but honestly, they’re easy to miss if you’re sprinting. You need to find three specific things: a giant heavy-looking ball, some strange plants, and a weird underwater pipe.
The Ancient Statue: This one is located in the Secluded Beach area. If you haven’t opened the path to the beach yet (behind the waterfall near the docks), you’re going to need to spend some Mist to get there. It’s a giant, circular stone head. Stand back, whip out your camera, and make sure it’s in the frame.
The Sunken Ruins: Look for the floating "jellyfish" looking things near the Overlook. Specifically, you’re looking for the Ancient Processor or the terminal-like structure near the water's edge.
The Hanging Rocks: Up in the Overlook section of Ancient's Landing, there are these floating, glowing stones. They look like they're defying gravity. Snap a photo.
The trick is the camera UI. Sometimes the game doesn't register the "quest objective" checkmark immediately. If you take a photo and the quest log doesn't update, move slightly to the left. Zoom out. The game wants a very specific angle, which is kind of annoying, but that’s just how the tracking works right now.
The Scavenger Hunt: Gathering the Materials
Once Eve sees the photos, she realizes she needs physical components to reboot. This is where Disney Dreamlight Valley Does Not Compute shifts from a photography sim to a scavenger hunt.
You need Ancient Script, Ancient Core, and a few other bits of junk.
The Hourglass is Your Best Friend
You cannot finish this quest without the Royal Hourglass. Period. You need to use the "searching" function (the pulse) to find hidden treasures buried in the rift.
- Ancient Script: This is found by timebending anywhere in Ancient's Landing. It’s a random drop. You might get it on your first try, or you might find five "Ancient Gears" first. Keep swinging that Hourglass until the parchment icon pops up.
- Ancient Processor Crystal: This is usually located near the back of the Secluded Beach. Look for a digging spot or a timebending node specifically in that lower sandy area.
- Electronic Parts: You’ll need to craft these at a Timebending Table. They require Copper and Mechanical Parts.
Copper is everywhere—just smash the bronze-colored rocks. Mechanical Parts, however, require you to have already gathered some Brass or Bronze ingots. If you’ve been hoarding materials, you’ll be fine. If not, you’re headed back to the mines.
Why This Quest Glitches for Some Players
Let’s talk about the bugs. Disney Dreamlight Valley is a massive game, and the A Rift in Time DLC introduced some "Does Not Compute" errors that aren't part of the story.
Sometimes, the items simply don't spawn. If you are standing exactly where the Ancient Script should be and your Hourglass is giving you nothing but "V-8 Engines" and "Gifts," try restarting the game. Seriously. A hard reset clears the cache and often forces the quest-specific RNG (random number generation) to kick in.
Another common issue is Eve’s positioning. If she’s stuck in a house or behind a piece of furniture you placed, the dialogue trigger for the next stage might not fire. Move your furniture. Give her space. She’s a shy robot.
Crafting the Fix
Once you have the materials, head to a Timebending Table. Do not go to a regular Crafting Station. They are different. The Timebending Table is where you assemble the "Fix-It" kit for Eve.
You’ll assemble the Eve’s New Processor.
Take it back to her. She’ll do a little animation, her eyes will whirl, and suddenly the "Does Not Compute" error is gone. She’s back to her usual, directive-following self.
Actionable Steps to Finish "Does Not Compute" Right Now
If you're stuck at this exact moment, follow this checklist to get moving:
- Check your Mist levels: You need at least 2,000 to 5,000 Mist to unlock the Secluded Beach and the Overlook if you haven't already.
- Upgrade your Hourglass: If you aren't finding Ancient Scripts, make sure your Hourglass is at least Level 1. You can upgrade it at any Timebending Table using Mist.
- Photograph from a distance: If the photo quest isn't progressing, back away from the object. The game needs the entire object in the lens to count it.
- Clear your inventory: Timebending drops a lot of random stuff. Make sure you have at least 10 open slots so you don't miss the quest items when they finally drop.
- Talk to Wall-E: Sometimes, if the quest feels stalled, checking in on Wall-E (if he's in your Valley) can trigger dialogue if you have both characters unlocked. They have a hidden "link" in their programming that occasionally affects quest progression.
The real key is understanding that Eternity Isle operates on a different logic than the main Valley. It’s about layers. If you can't find something, it's probably above you or below you. Disney Dreamlight Valley Does Not Compute is a test of how well you know the new map. Once you get those photos and the script, the rest is just a quick trip to the crafting bench.
Make sure to save your game immediately after Eve accepts the processor. You don't want a crash to force you to find that Ancient Script all over again.