Clint is unavailable for shopping, tool upgrades, or geode processing on Fridays after the Community Center is restored, unless it is raining.
After the Beach Resort on Ginger Island is unlocked, Clint may randomly spend Friday there. After leaving the Island at 6pm, Clint will immediately go home to bed.
Shown below are Clint's schedules prioritized highest to lowest. For example, if it is raining, that schedule overrides all others below it.
Clint often visits the saloon in order to socialize with Emily, who he has a crush on but is nervous to approach. A dialogue with Gus indicates that he suspects Clint's crush but has decided to not ask him about it. A note found in Clint's bedroom confirms his feelings, reading:
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“Dear Emily,
I know you only think of me as a friend.
It's my fault. I'm too shy. I'll never have the courage to tell you the truth.
That's why I'm writing this letter to myself that I'll certainly crumple up and toss in the corner.”
You can give Clint up to two gifts per week (plus one on
his
birthday), which will raise or lower
his
friendship with you. Gifts on
his
birthday ( 26 Winter) will have 8× effect and show a unique dialogue.
For loved, liked, or neutral gifts, Clint responds
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“I don't usually get birthday gifts. This actually means a lot, <player>. Thank you.”
For disliked or hated gifts, Clint responds
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“Is this a birthday gift? It's, uh... an interesting choice. Well I appreciate that you remembered me, anyway.”
Love
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“Yes! This is exactly what I've been looking for!”
Stardrop Tea
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“You're giving this... to me? I don't think I deserve it, but... thank you.”
Apple Slices Black Licorice Hummus Snack Pack Jasmine Tea Joja Cola JojaCorn Kale Smoothie Panzanella Salad
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Everything else
Heart Events
Anytime
At any friendship level greater than zero friendship points, you may receive a gift in the mail from Clint. The chance of receiving a gift in the mail increases as your friendship with Clint increases.
Sorry, I'm not good at writing letters. I made one metal bar too many, and I thought you might need it.
-Clint, the blacksmith
Three Hearts I
Visit the saloon between 7pm and 11pm on a Monday.
Details
Clint says he has terrible luck with women, and asks for your advice.
"Impress women with your strength and charm."(+25 friendship.) He responds, "Okay... I'll keep that in mind."
"Act crazy, to keep people guessing."(+25 friendship.) He responds, "Okay... I'll keep that in mind."
"Just act natural... be yourself."(No effect on friendship.) He responds, "That's the problem... I do act natural... but I never have any success."
"Treat women the same as men."(+50 friendship.) He responds, "Okay... I'll keep that in mind."
Emily walks over to take Clint's order. Clint panics: "Yes! (pause) Er.. I mean, I'll have the Big n' Cheesy. With extra sauce, please. (pause)" Emily greets you, and Clint continues: "Er... *ahem* Th...Thanks, Emily. For... taking my order. Um, Emily? I was...*gulp*... I was wondering... (pause)" Emily prompts him, but Clint gives up and says nevermind. Emily pauses as sad music plays, then moves away to take Shane's order. Emily and Shane chat easily, and Clint is crestfallen: "*sigh* I'm doomed..."
Well, I know a couple of recipes. I thought I'd send you one... maybe it'll help you mine more ore or something.
Take care.
-Clint
Six Hearts
Enter town from Cindersap Forest between 9am and 6:30pm. Only happens if you saw his "Three Hearts I" event.
Note: This event will not trigger if you are married to Emily, or have seen or triggered her Eight Heart Event or Ten Heart event.
Details
You find Clint watching Emily from the bushes. He says he was going to ask Emily out on a date, and got as far as her doorstep before he heard her coming and dove into the bushes. He says he's waiting for her to finish talking with Caroline so he can sneak back to his house. You threaten Clint with never upgrading your tools again if he doesn't ask her out, and he begrudgingly agrees.
He approaches Emily and asks to speak to her privately. "I was wondering if you'd go w... with... tomorrow, me... *gulp* (pause) I've got two tickets for the Grampleton Carnival tomorrow. W... Would you go with me?" Emily says that sounds like fun and accepts; Clint responds that he'll pick her up tomorrow.
Clint is ecstatic and nervous. He thanks you for forcing him to finally ask her out.
“...I found you unconscious in the mines. I think I blew my back out, dragging you all the way up here. Be a little more careful next time, okay?”
6+ Hearts
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“Oh, hi [Player]. Sorry If I look a little messy. I've been working at the furnace all morning. So, did you need anything, or do you just want to visit?”
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“Damn it, I'm too old to do anything exciting anymore. All I have to look forward to is years and years of sweaty, hot furnace-work.”
8+ Hearts, Friday
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“I should save up and buy a computer.
Maybe I can find a girlfriend on the 'internet'...
What? Don't judge me! Not everyone is a cool, attractive, socially-adept farmer, you know!
What's a guy like me supposed to do? *Groan*”
Summer
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“Be glad you're a farmer, [Player]. It's nicer to work outdoors than by a hot furnace all day. I'm only a blacksmith because my father pushed me into it.”
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“Business has been slow lately. You should upgrade your tools. I could use the cash.”
At Ginger Island
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“I'm gonna put on my special red trunks. They're supposed to be really eye-catching.”
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“Oh no... I forgot to clip my toenails.”
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“I thought working a furnace would have prepared me for this heat, but I'm sweating in places I didn't know I could. I hope no one noticed...”
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“Ow... my whole torso is burnt to a crisp.”
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“I'm hungry...”
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“*sigh*... We're all at the beach but I still feel so alone...”
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“Well, that didn't turn out like I was imagining...”
Green RainYear 1
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“It's situations like this where a person's true character is put to the test. I'll keep Em... I mean, I'll keep everyone safe from the toxic rain!”
Years 2+
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“I feel bad admitting it, but sometimes I wish there was a real disaster, not just some dumb green rain. Something to shake everything up, you know? Not that I want people to get hurt... I just want to feel alive... To feel like I have a purpose...”
Green rain finished (next day)
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“Well that was a dud. And here I thought it was finally my chance to be a hero. Oh well... Back to the grindstone.”
“Hey, [Player]. To tell you the truth, I don't really like festivals. But I'd feel even worse if I stayed at home, knowing everyone else was out here having fun.”
"A Favor for Clint": Clint will send you a letter on the 17th of Winter asking you to bring him an Iron Bar. The reward is data-sort-value="500">500g and 1 Friendship heart.
Note that you do not need to have any ore/coal in inventory to finish the quest. Once the required items are gathered, simply talking to Clint will complete the quest. Handing him any amount of ore or coal will always result in gifting him one of them.
Clint may randomly request that you kill a certain number of Monsters or bring him a random item at the "Help Wanted" board. The reward for killing monsters is an amount of gold that varies by the type and number of monsters requested. The reward for item delivery is 3x the item's base value and 150 Friendship points.
According to a tape in a boombox in Clint's room, he is a fan of the blues.
As shown in the picture of him holding a Joja Cola, Clint has only four fingers on his left hand.
Clint's 7 heart recipe is the Bean Hotpot, and Emily has a quote during Winter asking if the player knows how to cook that recipe. This hints that Clint has perhaps introduced her to the dish, or learned it for her.
Developer ConcernedApe has stated that Clint's age is "late 30s-40ish" (source).
1.4: Fixed bug where all recipes would be sent at 3 friendship hearts. Fixed bug where 6 heart event wouldn't trigger if entering town on a horse. Removed ore gathering quest exploits.