My Time at Portia

My Time at Portia

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ikari 2018 年 8 月 27 日 下午 4:13
Suggestion: Higgins and Mysterious Man as marriage candidates
Forgive me if this has been brought up before on Steam by other people, (I have heard others talking about these two as marriage candidates on other platforms) but I think it would be really nice if we had the options to befriend and marry both Higgins and the Mysterious Man if given the choice.

For Higgins, I think it would be really sweet to break down his cold personality through a relationship with him. Considering his backstory, it looks like he always had good intentions to begin with, he just got far too obsessed with his work that he turned out the way the player knows him at the moment. Being able to build up a friendship and a romantic relationship with him could really develop his character a whole lot, and I suppose it would just be super endearing to see a softer side of him that way. And there’s nothing wrong with a bit of healthy, friendly rivalry too!
I’ve just heard that Higgins as a marriage candidate is something that a lot of people would like to see, and I would be another one of those people! :>

The same goes for Mysterious Man. Whilst he is away most of the time, it would be super interesting if there was a way to build up a friendship and romantic relationship with him too! And maybe we could finally see what’s under that mask of his if we were able to have a relationship with him, haha. Although it would be pretty amusing to see the player character kissing him whilst he’s still wearing his mask!
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G Willikers 2018 年 8 月 28 日 下午 6:23 
I could see a romance with Higgins being challenging to integrate while keeping the story intact, but I've thought about befriending him a couple times.

It should definitely be more challenging than befriending others, but it'd be nice to at least be able to establish a sort of mutual professional respect and maybe unlock the ability to work together on certain endgame designs or comissions.

Althogh a lot of the characters in this game are pretty interesting and complex, part of the charm of it is that none of them are really bad and all of them in their own way seem to want what's best for Portia. It makes having a character so beyond redemption living in the town feel off putting. At least if the option to befriend is there like it is with every other named character it gives him a little more depth and the player a little more freedom.
G Willikers 2018 年 8 月 28 日 下午 6:38 
I'm actually pretty sympathetic to Higgins. Sure he acts like an arrogant jerk from the player's POV, but from his perspective he's been working his butt off for years to make his workshop the top facility in the area, and he really does seem to work from dawn to night, and along comes a former rival's child establishing new competition. Not only is there a new workshop, but the mayor and Pressly are both handing this brand new guy important, high paying commissions that he could have done in a day (such as the bridge, the bus stops, etc). Without question those would have been Higgins comissions if the player hadn't arrived.

Not only is he losing orders to this new guy, but giving them to an upstart workshop with no real production facilities would be setting back Portia's progress, at least in the short term. All of this has to be frustrating for Higgins, and it's not surprising to me that he's kind of a jerk to us.

There's a really interesting character to be developed there, whether through rivalry or partnership.
AaronDeng  [開發人員] 2018 年 8 月 28 日 下午 9:22 
引用自 Luminaire
Higgins is designed to be a disliked opposition to your workshop, and motivator to reach that top. The thought that people may have interest in any character isn't too over the top, and something like this would be an interesting alternate path of "overcoming the opposition", though i'm afraid the way he is integrated may make something like this somewhat difficult to work into the design and still make sense. (not saying it's not possible, but it's a bit more than just adding romance function to him)

As for the mysterious man.. That could be an interesting persuit if you don't mind seeing him for a short period of each month.. Might even be a somewhat quirky one aswell, since he may bring back unique gifts, but the mask sort of gives me the impression that he does -not- want to connect with people ;)
Just as Lum said, I said 'really' means we designed Higgins to be a disliked, do you really like him or do you really want marrry him ? Sorry make you guys unhappy about it.:steamsad:
Or should I say seriously?
最後修改者:AaronDeng; 2018 年 8 月 28 日 下午 9:30
XBL Laberbacke 2018 年 8 月 28 日 下午 9:49 
To me it felt really forced in the beginning: "This guy is your enemy now". I'm just doing my commissions and quests and barely ever see him.
Chaos 2018 年 8 月 28 日 下午 9:52 
引用自 AaronDeng
Just as Lum said, I said 'really' means we designed Higgins to be a disliked, do you really like him or do you really want marrry him ? Sorry make you guys unhappy about it.:steamsad:
Or should I say seriously?

Disliked? Why would I dislike him? Sure, he's little annoying at times, but the only time he was truly rude ordering you to gather materials for project and then being like "bye, looser!", he also felt bad about it and gave you money as a compensation. There's nothing to dislike about Higgins really. The way he walks around Commerce Guild every single morning just to get THE BEST commission is actually pretty sad. I feel sorry for the guy.
The_Outsider 2018 年 8 月 28 日 下午 10:06 
引用自 AaronDeng
引用自 Luminaire
Higgins is designed to be a disliked opposition to your workshop, and motivator to reach that top. The thought that people may have interest in any character isn't too over the top, and something like this would be an interesting alternate path of "overcoming the opposition", though i'm afraid the way he is integrated may make something like this somewhat difficult to work into the design and still make sense. (not saying it's not possible, but it's a bit more than just adding romance function to him)

As for the mysterious man.. That could be an interesting persuit if you don't mind seeing him for a short period of each month.. Might even be a somewhat quirky one aswell, since he may bring back unique gifts, but the mask sort of gives me the impression that he does -not- want to connect with people ;)
Just as Lum said, I said 'really' means we designed Higgins to be a disliked, do you really like him or do you really want marrry him ? Sorry make you guys unhappy about it.:steamsad:
Or should I say seriously?

As long as the story makes sense, isn't lazy writing, or "Mary Sue"

I don't agree with this, I think Higgins is completely unattractive, He's mean, he calls the player a twerp, reminds me of someone who would be a really selfish/abusive person and a bad boyfriend.

I frankly do not care about his backstory as I don't agree with trying to change people into something that the character really isn't.

I don't think a 180 turn around with Higgins is realistic and I would find it bad writing just because 5 or so people are really into him.

But then again, This is not my story, it is your story, so you should take suggestions on both sides with a grain of salt, so to speak.
最後修改者:The_Outsider; 2018 年 8 月 28 日 下午 10:07
AsianGirlLover 2018 年 8 月 28 日 下午 10:09 
You weird people and your fetish for the Mysterious Man forced me to make this https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1496723625&fileuploadsuccess=1
XBL Laberbacke 2018 年 8 月 28 日 下午 10:10 
Says the guy who is really into McDonald.
AsianGirlLover 2018 年 8 月 28 日 下午 10:11 
引用自 XBL Laberbacke
Says the guy who is really into McDonald.

McDonald is bae... not sure if my next artwork will be of him or a Ginger body pillow... maybe him sleeping with a Ginger body pillow? We shall see.
Route 2 Bug Catcher 2018 年 8 月 28 日 下午 10:29 
I think some people just want Higgins to be this game's Shane.

I don't see any appeal in him and would rather see some new blood move into the city to add some more potential lovers instead of turning him into one as he's pretty clear he flat out hates you and doesn't care to get to know you.
Kit ˖ ࣪⭑ 2018 年 8 月 29 日 上午 12:37 
AsianGirlLover, I'm going to launch you straight into space one day, I swear. xD

I'm not sure about the Mysterious Man, I feel like he is a dude that wants to be off to see the world and not settle down anywhere.

Ha, I thought about that one a lot. I mean technically he does own a shop/house in Portia, which is quite unexpected, especially since he also apparently leaves a note saying he doesn't know when he'll be BACK. Which could imply that he's at least considering coming to Portia? But even if the character wasn't someone to "settle down" - that doesn't necessarily means he can't be in a relationship. He could just stay a few days longer with his S/O in Portia, dunno, maybe a week or something, and then do his usual travelling for the rest of the month. Y'know what they say, good things are worth waiting for. :gr_cat:
最後修改者:Kit ˖ ࣪⭑; 2018 年 8 月 29 日 上午 4:26
tokage 2018 年 8 月 29 日 上午 12:49 
I believe it's possible for realistic character development. Of course he's an uptight guy, and it will take time to thaw those thick layers of ice that engulf his heart... But remember, he started working so hard at a young age so that he can pull his family out of poverty. He does have a heart. It's just that as he progressed on in his workaholic life, he slipped into his obsession with work and ranking - into what he is discerned as now, a condescending jerk. I believe that he can has a chance to gradually develop his character and warm up. And like what Yena said, this redemption doesn't necessarily tie to bad writing. As long as it's done right!
Akio 2018 年 8 月 29 日 上午 7:23 
引用自 VexTheHex
I think some people just want Higgins to be this game's Shane.

I don't see any appeal in him and would rather see some new blood move into the city to add some more potential lovers instead of turning him into one as he's pretty clear he flat out hates you and doesn't care to get to know you.

Shane as in from Stardew Valley? he's bae tho I see where you are implying the two on the same boat, but their reasons are different to a point where it makes sense why Shane is more fitting with the farmer than Higgins with the builder.

Your point stands on Higgins so I don't need to explain much--With the workaholic added as a trait, someone that realistic would not work with anyone in general. I KNOW he worked hard get his family off being poor, but seeing his personality like how he accused the builder for stealing his Axe (that he had broke) I'm definite that he should stay as a rival. He doesn't show intention of wanting to befriend the builder despite the Civil Corps or Dr. Xu (in his event) tell him to apologize. So I agree with you, Vex!

For Shane on the other hands, has depression and drinks beer to wash the pain away. Shane will start off anti-social because--obviously, he doesn't know the farmer. And as you gradually get to know Shane, he just doesn't want anyone to stand where he is at giving up their dreams. Eventually, Shane gets better--not his habits maybe--but still trying to be better. He even thank the farmer for putting an effort talking to him. Shane, in my opinion, is someone many people probably can connect to.

That's how I see Shane personally in my opinion. :bcportalhi:
最後修改者:Akio; 2018 年 8 月 29 日 上午 7:49
Ding, ding, ding! 2018 年 8 月 29 日 上午 7:26 
引用自 AaronDeng
Just as Lum said, I said 'really' means we designed Higgins to be a disliked, do you really like him or do you really want marrry him ? Sorry make you guys unhappy about it.:steamsad:
Or should I say seriously?

Ah do not get me wrong, Higgins does do some mean things, but I also respect him for his hard work and determination to be in the number one spot. The fact that he is so unfriendly and prickly makes me wish to befriend him out of a bit of spite, sure, but also since no one seems to like him in town I find it very sad he has no one to be friends with, even if he does not have the time or desire to be friends with anyone I feel it must be very lonely for him at times.

Even if we had the option to be friends with him , though I imagine it would be extremely difficult, I would be happy. :steamhappy:

最後修改者:Ding, ding, ding!; 2018 年 8 月 29 日 上午 7:29
worstcase11 2018 年 8 月 29 日 上午 8:57 
I belong to those who would really like to befriend Higgins. It feels wrong on some level that it is impossible to even get on buddy status with him. Just because he is a rival doesn't mean there can't be respect. And he is not really villain material. Even the 'regretable deal' mission with him made me like him a bit more, showing that he has some sense of humor.
Just make it really difficult to win his friendship, if you want to keep it realistical.
As a possible quest line for Higgins becoming romanceable... how about after he once more snatched a quest before you could take it, he suddenly vanishes.
Antoine would be the first to notice, that Higgins doesn't come in early every morning and tells you of his concerns.
Maybe Higgins had an accident in one of the hazardous ruins or is stuck somewhere else in an uninhabited area.
If the player agrees to search for him, Antoine gives him a copy of the quest Higgins took.
Which gives clues as to where Higgins would have gone looking for materials.
(If the player sais 'forget it - gotta use the opportunity to get ahead of Higgins', then the civil corps will go find him eventually and any chance to romance Higgins is void.)
Well after finding him the player has to take him back to Dr Xu's clinic.
最後修改者:worstcase11; 2018 年 8 月 29 日 上午 8:58
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