Marnie, Pam, Linus, Clint...and Gus.

[Snowy Sprout]

Emily and Shane were the obvious choices when Concerned Ape held a vote for which NPC should be changed into a marriage candidate. Most players are young and wouldn't want someone obviously older. But what if ALL these NPC's were marriageable?
What story line might happen if you married one?

[Snowy Sprout]

Gus wasn't even part of the "new marriage candidate" poll, but I'm including him because he seems at least as marriageable as the others, to me.

[Snowy Sprout]

Based on other parts of his storyline I have trouble believing Linus would ever want to marry you, or move onto your farm. He values his freedom too much, and resists living as others do. He says he enjoys moving around frequently (even though he doesn't move within the game) so at least hypothetically he has plans to move to some other area someday and would therefore not want to be tied down.

[Snowy Sprout]

Pam has a whole arc about getting a new house. She also talks a lot about not liking her life, and feeling lonely and bored. She knows she drinks too much, and seems to regret it. I think she could have a very satisfying character arc if she were loved. I'd like to see her find courage and support from your love, enough to join the Tuesday exercise group (which would mean one less day of bus service). I'd like to see her order something from Gus which wasn't alcoholic. I'd like to see a cut scene with another character showing they could become friends. Maybe Caroline? She could inquire about her garden and the possibility of growing tea.

Maybe Penny would get the option for the new house after Pam moved out. Maybe Pam would plant a tea sapling in the side garden if she moved in. Maybe Pam would have dialogue about how she thought nobody would ever care for her as you do, and how greatly it has changed her life.

[Snowy Sprout]

Marnie owns a whole-ass ranch. I can't see her moving away from her cows (which surely need twice-daily milking as cows do) to live with you full-time on her farm.

Could marriage involve living in two separate houses?
Could Marnie end up with you in the evenings, but always leave the farm first thing in the morning?

I admit I love the thought of her kicking Lewis to the curb, and telling him she has found someone better, who is not only happy to show their relationship publicly, but even to commit to her for life. I'd like to see her tell Lewis that being played for a secret mistress was less than she deserved.

[Snowy Sprout]

Clint is a lonely guy. He doesn't display much personality, other than his longing for Emily. But he keeps a limited schedule at the blacksmith shop, so I think he could work in living on your farm quite easily.

I can see him going through an arc of getting over Emily and transferring his attachment to you. Then he could talk about how much better it is to face reality and see what's right in front of him, appreciating love built from friendship, rather than idolizing someone he cannot even know because he can't talk to her.

[Snowy Sprout]

Gus is my favorite character. He is kind and generous, and non-judgemental. He runs a successful business and is an excellent cook. To me he is the obviously best marriage candidate in the whole game, and I think the only reason he isn't one is because then there would be no reason to marry anyone else.

But running the saloon until midnight every day would interfere with married life on the farm. Maybe the saloon would have to close earlier every day, like say 8pm, for him to come home to you. That might make an interesting game mechanic to have to work around.

[Snowy Sprout]

Escrito originalmente por Alice:

Linus could play more like Krobus and move his tent onto the farm.

I thought about that, but wouldn't being married to you force him to lose the option of moving away as he says he likes to do?

I'm sad to think his marriage arc would involve him admitting all his joy in the wild man lifestyle was just a ruse to hide how much he wished he could be normal.

[Snowy Sprout]

I forgot to include Lewis as a candidate. I think this has to be "the evil timeline". Would he dump Marnie and break her heart? Would Marnie retaliate towards you by raising her prices? Would he possibly even cheat on you with Marnie and expect you both to just understand and not make a big deal about it?

[ChrillBill]

Marnie? No thanks. There is much more to this secret villain than meets the eye let me tell you. First of all, I have a theory that she is secretely infiltrating and trying to sabotage the players farm. Ever wondered where she got that stray dog or cat? And why it is constantly annoying the farmer by blocking their path so that they can't go to or get out of bed properly? That's because they came from Marnie. I can't tell you how much these adorable animals has bothered my farmers schedule in game! Her goal must be to get rid of the competition which tadaa, is the player and their farm. Don't be surprised if one day it becomes publically known that she has pushed a former competitor into a mill, or used those stray cats and dogs to wreck havoc in other parts of the town. You can probably understand why I wouldn't want her as a spouse at this point.

And if this wasn't enough, she also has the worst business plan ever;
Always open but will only serve customers when I feel like it. I have more important things to do like staring into a useless object in the kitchen while you want to shop!

[Erin the Angry]

Clint should have won. Everyone in the valley is ♥♥♥♥♥♥ in the head in some form or another and some are just hostile to you originally. I redeemed Shane when he became a bachelor and I wonder what story Clint would have had if he won.

[ChrillBill]

Personally I wouldn't mind older and more mature marriage candidates. I agree with Clint, Gus, Linus and maybe even Pam. But I would also like to see Gunther and Marlon :>

Given Gunthers interest in archaeology I think he could have a really interesting backstory with a lot of traveling and stories about different locations that is unknown to the player. Would be cool to have Marlon as some sort of companion when you are out adventuring in the Skull Cavern for example. He must have some really good combat skills.

[V.V.]

Marlon would have been an interesting character to get to know more. Hell even Gil is a total mystery, doubt I would marry him, but I hate that some of these villagers are so removed from the community in general.

[ChrillBill]

Oh I totally forgot about Gil. He seems like a very experienced adventurer as well. I also forgot to mention Willy. I have always liked Willy.

[poppetshadow]

I want a new NPC. One that is genuinely sweet, brave, and funny without baggage, IOW a completely fictional character.

[Snowy Sprout]

Escrito originalmente por poppetshadow:

I want a new NPC. One that is genuinely sweet, brave, and funny without baggage, IOW a completely fictional character.

IDK it sounds like a Mary Sue to me. Everyone has baggage, including you and me. I think Stardew is pretty awesome for reflecting that.