RennyBenny
Farmer
i never got the appeal either :/ that's why i married elliott lol
Why the attraction to Shane?
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nicodeux
Farmer
And Shane is one of your employee, Morris, maybe Joja internal rules forbid employees to engage in personal relations.I see it, somewhat. He seems to be a nice man when you get to know him- Though I couldn’t marry him. His spouse room is far too dirty for my taste. From what I’ve heard, there’s definitely a bit of an “I-can-fix-him” mentality around him as well. He’s definitely not my first choice, but I understand the people who DO choose him.
AguynamedBurt
Tiller
It’s the blue chickens that get ’em.
Ereo
Helper
But you get them without dating him.
PoppyForPenny
Farmer
Shane sometimes sends you a gift of pepper poppers in the mail. If you tailor pepper poppers you get the tunnelers jersey that Shane wears. I think that's a really fun thing about Shane. I know I've also mentioned catching him hiding in the bin of potatoes at work. Haha!
Kumbao
Sodbuster
What I like the most about Shane is how flawed he is. He is deeply depressive and an alcoholic. And he stays that way, even when you marry him. There is no fairy tale ending, in which he easily beats his demons, just because the player character fell in love with him.
The only thing I dislike about how he is written is the fact that he dismisses his daughter whrn he moves in with the player. He should bring Jas with him.
There is a lot that resonates with me. I battle depression as well. I was an addict for a long time. And I have two daughters. So I can definetly relate.
The only thing I dislike about how he is written is the fact that he dismisses his daughter whrn he moves in with the player. He should bring Jas with him.
There is a lot that resonates with me. I battle depression as well. I was an addict for a long time. And I have two daughters. So I can definetly relate.
nicodeux
Farmer
I agree with what you say.
However, Jas is not Shane's daughter, though he is her godfather.
Jas already lives with Marnie when Shane (who is Marnie's nephew) moves in the ranch for a while. I don't think Shane should take Jas with him when leaving, just because he is her godfather.
Ereo
Helper
In addition, Jas also calls Marnie her aunt, so they could also be related (but it could also be a title used without actual blood relation). It also makes sense that Jas stays with the more stable trusted person while Shane gets his life together.
Kumbao
Sodbuster
Like with so many other things in Stardew Valley the whole Marnie/Shane/Jas situation is rather vague. From what I understand, Shane was friend with Jas' parents, before they died. So it would indicate that he was the one who took Jas in. However, life in the city was overwhelming for him so they moved in with Marnie.
Then again, there are old pictures of Marnie and Jas and Marnie mentions that Shane only moved recently to Stardew Valley. Of course, Shane and Jas could just have visitted Marnie back in better days.
As I said, the details are rather vague. Ultimately it is up to your own interpretation. I agree though that it is better for Jas to stay with Marnie, since Shane is pretty messed up.
As a single father myself I just would have prefered to see Jas moving in together with Shane. Because that is pretty much my own life situation and something that my partners have to arrange with.
MogBeoulve
Local Legend
I love Shane's dirty room.
Innis
Greenhorn
Shane just really struck a chord with me, in an unexpected way. In the beginning he got on my nerves because he was always so cold and rude to me, but I began to understand that there was something more to it than pure malice. What really made me fall for his character was the six hearts event. I was heartbroken but I also understood so much more. He isn't perfect, and he still has a long way to go, but I love seeing how happy he is on the farm after marriage.
nicodeux
Farmer
Yes, Shane is definitely not a straightforward character. He has his down sides and bright sides, which makes him an interesting character. I understand that some may strongly dislike his drinking habits, though.
Terdin
Farmer
I'd be more worried about Sebastian's smoking habits. He isn't smoking tobacco, not if Robin commented that his ashtray "smelled really weird".
Shane at least comes to realize he's just trying to self-medicate his depression and anxiety and seeks help for it.