The Dark Side of Jodi || Stardew Valley 1.6 Lore and Theory
In today’s video, we’re going to talk about a theory that I have about Jodi, while also doing a bit of a character analysis. If you’ve got some theories or headcanons of your own, lemme know in the comments :))
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First comment I win
Have you played the Stardew valley expanded mod. If yeah, I would love to see your analysis or deep dives to the new NPCs there and their stories
Of course like every other NPS in this game they have a problems to. But i always belive they are the best and most healty family of this game. No alchohol no neglect no lies. Ä° wish i could see that the Jodi and Kent relationship is become better.
Ä° know the popcorn cutscene btw.
I think she's mainly doing what parents should strive for, being giving their kids a better upbringing than they had. It's absolutely normal to have doubts and regrets from a parent about how they've raised their children, but that's a good thing and a sign that they do care. It's hardly like Sam and Vincent run rampant and she just sits back and lets it happen, both seem to be fairly decently mannered and respectful. She's done a good job and I wish there was an opportunity to tell her.
Jodi is my favorite non marriable npc
Considering Jodi's name ("Jodi" being a cheating wife) and some of her and Kent's dialogue, I wonder if there was a plan in the early stages for them to be romanceable by the farmer. Kent's cutscenes are incomplete compared to some others. Then in Spring dance event he's tense because of how open the field is and then the popcorn sets off a PTSD reaction. Jodi has misgivings about her lot in life and seemingly would not do it again if she had the chance to do it over. Both of them are seemingly in need of a change and a new face in town would have been ideal for that.
I'm glad we have the game we have and overall CA made a good choice in giving them a second chance together but I do wonder.
Jodi has fallen into the parent trap of wanting to give her kids what she didnt have while depriving them of certain growth and skills.
I've been curious as to why Vincent is so much younger than Sam. Did Kent and Jodi had a "last night of passion" before he left, making her pregnant and having Vincent while Kent was at war? I haven't gotten far in friendships with the kids(new player) but I get the feeling Vincent doesn't know his dad all that much.
Sam has a dialogue when you get higher hearts with him that he doesn’t think that his mom is happy with her life and is hiding some inner pain. I have probably spent way too much time analyzing this family, because Sam is my favorite bachelor. I think another possibility why Jodi doesn’t have the boys help with chores is that she seems to be a bit of a controlling perfectionist. I’m not sure how much I would like her as a MIL. 😂