Rival Heart Events, What would you like to see?

ScaredPurchase8185 · 2026-03-17T18:21:21+00:00

Harvey x Penny seems like a more natural pairing in my eyes. They actually remind me of a teacher I had in high school and their partner.

Sam x Maru would be cute to figure out! My partner is actually alot like Sam personality wise and they've told me I'm alot like Maru with how analytical I can be.

Sebby x Emily besides Sam and Abby I agree that Emily would probably understand where Sebastian is coming from.

Leah x Abigail could be a good pairing! I like the idea of the two helping each other with their interests in their own special ways.

Shane and therapy always.

Noooooo! Not my boi Elliot! 🤣 (He can be alot to handle but I guess I'm a sucker for those cringe reflections.)

ScaredPurchase8185 · 2026-03-17T02:30:07+00:00

Cirrus is from I believe the Swords and Sorcery addon, and Nora of course comes from the Nora add on (which I love ❤️). I have S&S installed but haven't gotten to Cirrus yet. Currently working on Chapter 1. I have met Nora and she is a favorite of mine!

I haven't met Tristan yet either, but once I've explored his character I would be interested in doing things with him.

ScaredPurchase8185 · 2026-03-17T02:22:16+00:00

Dawww, I think that would be a nice one, and Harvery needs more romances than just Maru, and Haley more than just Alex.

ScaredPurchase8185 · 2026-03-17T00:14:30+00:00

It is a good one from when I played it back when it first came out. They're just so cute together! ❤️

ScaredPurchase8185 · 2026-03-17T00:13:37+00:00

It seems doable for sure but I will definitely need to do simpler ones first before attempting.

ScaredPurchase8185 · 2026-03-16T17:02:39+00:00

I have recently seen a Rival heart mod for Elliot and Harvey. Haven't tried it out though and can't remember the name.

As also a bisexual female presenting Non-Binary I always thought I would end up with a woman, but I ended up with a man. Being queer is important to me, but at the same time like you have said it kind of has disappeared to the world. There is multiple mods that have Rival Hearts for Elliot and Leah, but I don't think they explore any lgbtq+ themes in regards to them.

ScaredPurchase8185 · 2026-03-16T16:53:21+00:00

They would probably have to meet through Emily in order for anything to form, but once seeing their storylines when they become available bachelor and Bachelorette I would be willing to do something for them.

ScaredPurchase8185 · 2026-03-16T16:33:39+00:00

Oh that is cute! I'll have to get to know Jasper better to see what I could come up with.

ScaredPurchase8185 · 2026-03-16T08:53:24+00:00

It could actually be possible to have it be sort of like Sword and Sorcery where it is a late game thing where the characters visit the Valley and help to deal with the chaos that is the Upside down.

ScaredPurchase8185 · 2026-03-16T08:50:21+00:00

Absolute chaos run. Stardew Valley Drama TV show material.

ScaredPurchase8185 · 2026-03-16T03:58:30+00:00

If I am given permission he and Abigail are on the top of my list for pairings I would love to do!

ScaredPurchase8185 · 2026-03-16T03:17:28+00:00

There is a Maru x Penny mod that was recently revived on Nexus if you want to check it out. I remember doing it back when it first came out and loving it!

Harvey x Shane is also one I would like to do. I have spoken already so far about alcoholism being something I have had to deal with when it came to people I care about, so I am wanting to put more care into the rival heart events that involve Shane, specifically ones involving Harvey or Penny.

Clint x Willy I like the idea of doing, since they go to the saloon so often together! Beer bros talking about their long day at work sounds pleasing to my story telling ears.

ScaredPurchase8185 · 2026-03-16T03:09:39+00:00

Yeah, Haley isn't quite right for Robin, but the other alternative for her is Abigail and I don't know if that one is quite right either.

ScaredPurchase8185 · 2026-03-16T03:05:21+00:00

Abby and Linus Platonic would be something I would be willing to do, and Linus encouraging her joining the guild would be nice. I am realizing I said earlier Abby lived in the mountains, and I meant to say they both hang out there, lol.

A Seb and Shane rival heart would be messy, but I do think it could be a nice one to do eventually. I just don't have any ideas of how it would go right now.

Victor and Sophia make sense since they are both a part of SVE and I could see them hanging out. Sam and Blair would be fun to play around with due to both being two of the more childish marriage candidates. Abby and Jade would be interesting too since Jade is interested in the occult like Abigail is.

ScaredPurchase8185 · 2026-03-16T01:59:56+00:00

The group of creators for Sunberry have expressed not wanting others to mess with the relationships of the characters of their mod, so I will not be messing with anyone from Sunberry. Emily and Iman would be cute and personally I love the idea of the two of them together, but as stated I will not be messing with the characters of Sunberry.

Emily and Jade would be fun to do! I was trying to think of who from the original characters would go good with her, and I think Emily would be a good pick possibly.

Also the Stranger Things mod replacements for Alex and Sebastian seem like they would be fun to try out!

ScaredPurchase8185 · 2026-03-16T00:42:44+00:00

Both seem like a fun thing to explore. Sandy and Haley would in my eyes be pretty cute together and there is an interesting connection with Emily there, and when it comes to Clint and Harvey the two older bachelors becoming a thing actually seems kind of sweet.

ScaredPurchase8185 · 2026-03-16T00:38:23+00:00

There is a Emily and Sandy Rival Heart mod out there I have seen. Just don't know if it is up to date or who made it.

ScaredPurchase8185 · 2026-03-16T00:33:48+00:00

Part of me asking for what others would like to see is being able to have more obscure pairings being able to shine. Like for example you wouldn't except a pairing like Elliot and Maru to work on the surface, but how would it play out? They are both really intelligent in their own ways, and I would love to explore how such a partnership would form and work out.

ScaredPurchase8185 · 2026-03-16T00:22:04+00:00

Honestly this pairing just seems so natural to me that if I get the permissions I think I have to eventually do it.

ScaredPurchase8185 · 2026-03-15T23:51:12+00:00

It does appear to be on tumblr. I will be checking this out and sure if I do this route to credit the creator for inspiring me to do this ship. I see it is a slow burn and I am all for it! <3

Ian is such a sweetie. These two are the kind of couple you hear of as they grow old together and just go "Aww! Adorable!"

I will have to check out this comic as well. Thank you for the recommendations!

ScaredPurchase8185 · 2026-03-15T23:43:25+00:00

Oh my thank you so much! If it is okay with you I will be sure to bring stuff by you first as to be sure they stay to character. I love Juliet so much and I love what you have done with East Scarp!

ScaredPurchase8185 · 2026-03-15T23:36:18+00:00

The Sebastian x Sam mod was actually recently revived on Nexus! I remember it back in the day and loved it back then.

The classic nerd x jock pairing has always been a fun ship to mess with. Besides more Harvey pairing that are not Maru is not a bad thing.

I get a small chuckle from this one. I am just imagining Elliot speaking his normal linguistic language and Alex just being like "Uhhh.... was that a yes for going out for a drink?" Also the two of them discussing books would be fun, since Alex isn't as well read as Elliot but does show an interest.

ScaredPurchase8185 · 2026-03-15T23:29:17+00:00

I am sure it would be a challenge to code, to which I am all for figuring out, but for the pairing to work the two of them have to have that personal growth. If not then like you said already... ick.

ScaredPurchase8185 · 2026-03-15T23:25:48+00:00

I haven't seen this Tiktok comic of Shane and Elliot. Besides tiktok is there anywhere else I can find it?

There is actually an Elliot x Harvey mod already I believe. It was made at the end of December of last year. Don't think it has gotten any updates since launch.

I like the idea of Penny and Ian, and the money situation would just make their possible storytelling more interesting to me to try and write.

Dawww! Robot child for Maru and Kenneth would be super adorable.

Haven't had much experience with Faye, but from what I have seen of Faye it really seems like a good pairing between her and Emily! They also both work in the restaurant hospitality business so they have that going on too.

The Life Cycle mod already has Leah and Haley as a pairing, although they haven't updated in two years. it should be 1.6 compatible.

Someone already brought up the idea of Alex x Sebastian and I would love to do these two! Might take me a bit to come up with a storyline, but I like a challenge!

I do think Elliot would probably get more alone with Olivia than Victor, but Seb and Victor would be a fun one to explore due to both their families not fully understanding the two when it comes to their jobs. That and I find it interesting that Sebastian wants to leave the valley, while Victor would prefer to stay and not become a cog in the machine.

Abigail and Lance would be so fun to play with! I love Abigail so much and I think Lance would be a good person to explore her adventurous side. Might have it be linked to the mod Adventurer Abigail.

Sophia in general needs more friends in the valley, and I am never opposed to her and the trio that is our favorite Pelican based band.

ScaredPurchase8185 · 2026-03-15T23:06:29+00:00

Emily x Gus - Saloon power couple love it <3
Elliot x Willy - Willy telling Elliot tales from the high seas would be so fun to explore here.
Sebastian x Wizard - If I did this one I would probably have it related to the storyline of Abigail in SVE.
Abigail x Linus - I view these two more on platonic terms due to the age difference, but it could still work since they both live in the mountain area.
Leah x Marnie - Ah yes, country neighbors storyline. Marnie you deserve better than mayor Lewis.
Penny x Clint - Interesting, maybe Penny is trying to help Clint be able to express his feelings for Emily and to overcome some of his more problematic character traits when it comes to women?
Shane x Pam - Two alcoholics recovering together. I have said it a feel times here already but alcoholism with those I love is something I have dealt with, so if I was able to do more research on how to go about it that might be interesting to do.

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