“Alex loves sports and hanging out at the beach. He is quite arrogant and brags to everyone that he is going to be a professional athlete. Is his cockiness just a facade to mask his crushing self-doubt? Is he using his sports dream to fill the void left by the disappearance of his parents? Or is he just a brazen youth trying to “look cool”
During Spring, Alex exits his home at 8AM unless it is raining. He stands by the tree to the right of his house but moves towards the left of the fenced-in area in the afternoon.
During Summer, he can be found on the beach in the morning and running the ice cream stand left of the museum in the afternoon.
On a sunny summer day, visit the beach when Alex is there.
Details
You see Alex with his gridball. He greets you and tries to toss you the gridball. You fail to catch it. He laughs and says it was a nice try. He goes on to tell you he's sure that he's going to become the first professional gridball player from Stardew Valley. He asks you what you think his chances are.
"I believe in you!"(No effect on friendship.) Alex thanks you for your support and says that he'll remember it.
"Wow, you're really arrogant."(No effect on friendship.) Alex says you're a little jealous and leaves.
Four Hearts
Enter town between 9am and 4pm.
Details
Alex is next to the dog pen near his home. He's talking to the dog, whose name is revealed as Dusty. He comments that both he and the dog have been through a lot, and that he feels misunderstood. You come out from behind the Saloon, and Alex asks if you heard any of that.
"Yes, I heard everything."(No effect on friendship.)
Either way, he says the reason he lives with his grandparents is because of his dad. His dad was an alcoholic and would verbally abuse Alex, calling him "worthless". One day his dad left, and shortly after that his mother got sick and passed away. Alex goes on to say that he shouldn't dwell on it and doesn't need sympathy. Trying to lighten the mood, Alex offers you the opportunity to see what Dusty will do for a barbecued steak.
Five Hearts
Enter Alex's house when he's there.
Details
You approach him while he stares at his bookcase and laments the fact that he hasn't read a single book in it. He tells you he's worried that he won't get anywhere in life without being knowledgeable, and he feels worthless.
"That's crazy. You're a genius!"(No effect on friendship.)
"We all have our strengths and weaknesses."(+50 friendship.)
"Worthless? Yeah, that about sums it up."(-50 friendship.)
He decides that if he works hard he can accomplish anything. He suggests that you and him have dinner and discuss philosophy.
Six Hearts
Enter Alex's house when he's there.
Details
He'll express doubt about being able to go pro as a gridball player. He apologizes to you for acting rude and arrogant and appreciates how you stuck with him despite all that. You'll provide some encouragement (no choices necessary) and Alex will return to his strength workout with renewed vigor.
Eight Hearts
On a sunny summer day, visit the beach when Alex is there.
Details
Alex is sitting on the beach crying. You approach him and sit down next to him. He says today is the day his mother died 12 years ago. He regrets not being able to thank her for taking care of him when he was a kid. The only keepsake he has left is his mother's music box. Alex opens it and plays it for the both of you. As the music plays, you see a vision of Alex's mother happily cradling baby Alex in her arms. As the music fades, he asks what you're thinking.
"Honor your mother's memory by always doing your best."(No effect on friendship.) Alex agrees and says that's why he's working so hard to be a professional gridball player.
"You shouldn't dwell in the past."(No effect on friendship.)
"I'll always be here for you if you get lonely."(No effect on friendship.) Alex thanks you and bashfully says you're his best friend in the whole town. If male, he says "You... you're different than other guys. More sensitive. I'm glad."
"Get over it. Life is hard for everyone."(No effect on friendship.)
After calming down, he says the two of you should head back to town. Before you leave, he nervously asks you not to tell anybody that he was crying. You laugh and walk off while he hurriedly chases after you.
Ten Hearts
Alex will send you a letter to meet him at the Saloon after dark. After receiving the letter, enter the Saloon between 7pm and 10pm.
Details
Alex reserves a private room for your dinner date. Gus plays the violin for you two and Emily will bring in your food.
If the player is female, Alex confesses that he's had a crush on you since the two of you first met, and although his crushes in the past faded away quickly, his feelings for you kept growing. If the player is male, Alex confesses he's been drawn to you since the two of you first met; although he denied these feelings at first, he's now decided to follow his heart.
"I feel the same way."(No effect on friendship.) Alex is elated that the both of you were finally able to admit your feelings to each other. He happily digs into his steak. Dusty suddenly bursts through the window, salivating at the smell of food.
"I'm sorry... I don't feel that way about you."(No effect on friendship.) Alex is crushed and apologizes for making you uncomfortable. He loses his appetite.
Marriage
Alex's room.
Alex lifts weights in his outdoor space
Go to the beach on a rainy day to find the Old Mariner. Talk to the Mariner to purchase the Mermaid's Pendant for data-sort-value="5000">5,000g. After you give the pendant to Alex, he will accept it and agree to marriage. Marriage will occur three days later regardless of season.
Once married, Alex will move into the farmhouse. Like other marriage candidates, he will add his own room off to the side of the bedroom. He'll also setup a workout space behind the farmhouse where he'll sometimes go to lift weights.
Behavior
After marriage, Alex occasionally helps you in the following ways:
1. Takes care of farming tasks:
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“ I got up early and fed all the farm animals. I hope that makes your job a little easier today.”
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“ I got up early and watered some crops for you. I hope it makes your job a little easier today.”
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“ I also filled <dog or cat's name> water bowl.”
2. Gifts food items to you in the morning or the evening. If inventory is full, you will not receive the item.
Breakfast
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“ Hey, honey! I made you a hot breakfast...If you want to get strong, you have to eat like you mean it!”
“...!!!...I accept!!...I'll set everything up. We'll have the ceremony in 3 days, okay?”
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“<player's name>, this is the greatest thing that could have happened...I can't wait.”
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“I'm going to love being a farmer.”
Married
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“Did you get a haircut or something? You're looking pretty good today. Maybe it's all that fresh air...”
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“You're very beautiful...have I told you that?”
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“I was just admiring my wedding amulet... The shell is flawless. It must have cost you a fortune!”
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“Ahh... there's nothing like a good night's sleep next to my wife!”
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“Don't worry about me...I know you've got a lot of responsibilities outside of the house. I'm fine in here by myself!”
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“If you need some quiet time to yourself, that's okay with me.”
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“There's a couple things around the house that I'm going to try and fix today. Don' worry about me, I'm not bored.”
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“Tell me about your day. It's good to get everything off your chest now and then.”
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“Hey, did you have a good day? I'm sure tomorrow will be even better.”
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“With all this space, I can really achieve a full body workout.”
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“Don't ever let me get lazy. I want to stay in good shape for you!”
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“I'm still getting used to cooking and doing laundry...It's not exactly my favorite, but I knew what I was getting into when I married you.”
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“This place is my home now...I'm happy here.”
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“How's it going? I've been carrying the old gridball around with me all day. A guy can pretend...”
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“Sorry if I smell...I was sweating all night in the heat.”
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“Oh...the smell? I've been eating garlic all day. I'm trying to stay manly...Sorry.”
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“I know you're strong, but sometimes I worry that you might get eaten by slimes...or worse. Just be careful.”
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“Hey...I got some new shorts. I thought you might be interested to know...”
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“I've been setting aside a few scraps for Dusty. He deserves a treat now and then.”
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“Winter's just around the corner. We need to double check the heating system, turn off the valves, and check all the insulation in the house...Don't worry, I'll take care of it all.”
Standing outside on the porch
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“Hey. Maybe it's the golden light, but you look beautiful today”
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“I like to spend as much time outside as possible. It just feels better to be out here.”
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“Ahh...It feels great to be outside. Stardew Valley really is the most beautiful place...”
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“Hey. When I stand here and look out over our land...I'm really proud. You've done great work..”
When lifting weights in the backyard
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“Unghh.. one... Unghhh.. two... It feels great to lift weights outdoors!”
When it's raining outside
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“Aw...I was gonna do some jogging outside. But I can't really do it in this weather.”
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“Grandma always used to make hot stew on nights like this.”
At his grandparent's house
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“I'm going to hang out here all day. My grandparents aren't getting any younger...”
Portraits
Timeline
Alex's look evolved over the years the game was in development.
Here's a timeline showing how ConcernedApe's art and Alex's style changed over the years before the game was launched.
Alex was previously named Josh.
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Wheat (1)
Coffee Bean (5)
Potato (1)
oil (1)
Hot Pepper (1)
Egg (1)
Cave Carrot (1)
Winter Root (1)
5,000g. After you give the pendant to Alex, he will accept it and agree to marriage. Marriage will occur three days later regardless of season.
Energy (90)
Health (36)
Foraging (+2)
11m11s
Fishing (+3)
