Harvey became less of a romantic with 1.6

[wagerword]

Harvey has become my go-to romantic partner in this game, I enjoy his maturity, his care for his clients, and ultimately his care for my player character. However, it seems like some of his romantic side is missing since the 1.6 update.

Once you reached eight hearts with Harvey, he used to occasionally say sheepishly cute things accompanied by his blushing portrait. I've been at 8 hearts with him for a while now, and even started dating him, but he doesn't seem to have any of those lines anymore. Nor does he have any new relationship-related lines. He only has his ten-heart event, one cute line of dialogue after that event, and a related line of dialogue after you give him a bouquet.

If this is an intentional choice on the part of ConcernedApe, then I'm a lil disappointed, but I won't argue. I might have to choose a different partner, I guess. But I wish I knew whether it was intentional.

Has anyone else noticed changes like this, with Harvey or other dateable characters?

[Queen Droxxanna]

all I know is Harvey heard my IRL sneeze, and immediately told me to cover my mouth when I sneeze and wash my hands.

[Útost Alronbem]

It got my attention that villagers became slightly more grumpy on average.
BEFORE I went Joja.
Some even complained about lack of sleep. Not sure if it's RNG (got few responses of this kind from different characters in a row) or there's something bigger to uncover...

[Queen Droxxanna]

see my post https://steamcommunity.com/app/413150/discussions/0/4290314644726596059/

[wagerword]

Originally posted by DrinkFromTheCup:

It got my attention that villagers became slightly more grumpy on average.
BEFORE I went Joja.
Some even complained about lack of sleep. Not sure if it's RNG (got few responses of this kind from different characters in a row) or there's something bigger to uncover...

Huh. Who complained of lack of sleep? I haven't gotten that from anyone

[Útost Alronbem]

Abigail did during first two weeks of Year 1 Spring, I'm 100% sure of that.
Also, Clint became VERY passive-agressive. I estimate his current default level of grumpiness at about 0.4 of Shane's. And he remains as annoyed even after reaching 3-4 hearts.
(and Jodi (her name is Jodi, right? Keeping confusing them two) keeps checking current time. This dialogue procs for me each 5th attempt to chat. She DO have a lore reason for it on Year 1 though)

[lyle]

I noticed that Shane kept talking about how disgusting his lungs look every time I talk to him.

[avie]

and Haley : Haley doent seem to want to talk to you... little brat

[Mixxie]

I also noticed a lot of 'darker'/'grumpier' dialogue since coming back to the game in 1.6, for a lot of the villagers! I was saying to my friend that it feels a little bit like there's some haunted chocolatier influence in the new dialogue.

[Mare]

I have noticed this as well! And there was a scene (after the update) where he and Maru were talking in the clinic in front of me and exchanged pleasantries. She said something to the effect of "Thank you, you're very kind." (paraphrasing) and my avatar turned to me and started to cry. She had the teardrop symbol on top oh her. I am wondering if this is some weird bug or if he's going to become uninterested in me and dump me.