Albert

“	Albert came to Portia a few years ago when his friend Gust proposed setting up a construction business. As a partner in A&G Construction, Albert is always coming and going to projects all over Portia and the surrounding city-states. In his spare time, he likes to go on dates with ladies and look for love.	„

Albert is a resident of Portia that the player can befriend and eventually marry.

ProfileEdit

Personal summaryEdit

Albert is an extroverted ladies man with some notoriety before the player even arrives but, on the inside, he has some insecurities. He is also a very competent businessman who is very involved in the expansion of Portia's infrastructure.

Albert was not born in Portia, but moved after Gust proposed setting up a construction business. Thus, the A&G Construction (Albert & Gust Construction) company was born, located right next to the Commerce Guild. Albert specializes in the construction and management aspects of the company. He is adept at liaising with others in the industry and is often Mayor Gale's go-to man to coordinate collaborative projects.

Albert likes to try his luck with women and is always asking one person or another to go out with him. His interests include his best friend's sister, Ginger, the doctor's assistant Phyllis, and the restaurant waitress Sonia.

Physical appearanceEdit

He has fair skin and blue eyes. He has very dark brown/black hair trimmed and parted on the left with a loose strand hanging near his parting. He chooses to keep clean-shaven in keeping with his slick businessman persona with the exception of his sideburns which he keeps thick but well groomed. He wears a white dress shirt with light brown trousers with a matching belt. His smart gray pointed tipped shoes match his waistcoat adorned with silver buttons perfectly which he uses to keep fastened at all times. He finishes his look with a scarlet neck-chief that proudly completes his ensemble.

Related charactersEdit

Albert doesn't have family in Portia, but he is close with Gust, his Friend and business partner at A&G Construction. He isn't in a committed relationship, but he does seem interested in women, particularly Ginger, who is Gust's sister.

				Albert
				Gust

When befriending Albert, his relationship network with other NPCs will also be affected, resulting in the player receiving favor points from those NPCs as well. Note: Ginger is not a part of Albert's relationship network.

ScheduleEdit

Albert is often found near his desk in A&G Contrstuction during business hours, and can sometimes be found in The Round Table _[ verify ] after work.

At the end of the day, he goes to his home, which is hidden around the back of Presley's home. His home is open from 7:00 AM to 21:00 PM.

RelationshipEdit

Albert is one of the potential bachelors that the player can romance.

Upon reaching Friend status at four full hearts, the player can confess their love to him with a Heart Knot. If the confession is successful, his relationship status changes to Boyfriend. After Albert has become the player's boyfriend, upon reaching Lover status at eight full hearts, the player can then propose to him with a Wedding Ring. If the proposal is successful, his relationship status changes to Husband. Once certain other conditions have been met, Albert and the player can then try for children.

Additionally, upon meeting certain relationship levels, perks are rewarded.

PerksEdit

Buddy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

10% less materials needed for homestead upgrades

Husband ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ +⁠⁠

A chance at receiving gifts first thing in the morning

Social InteractionsEdit

ChatEdit

	Dialogue →

Chat is a basic social interaction available at any relationship level. Chatting with Albert once a day can increase his relationship by 1 point, or 2 points with the Smooth Talk skill; subsequent chatting, on the same day, only results in the same conversation without any relationship gain.

Albert's dialogue may change every day and every season. Albert may also comment about certain events or missions. Higher relationship levels, including romantic involvement, also change Albert's dialogue.

GiftEdit

Giving gifts to Albert affects the player's relationship with Albert. Every character has unique gift preferences.

Tips:

• Every giftable item, except for the items below, will have a Neutral (+1) effect when given to Albert.
• Gifts given on festival days and on Albert's birthday will earn the player 2x and 3x relationship points, respectively, and will show a unique dialogue.
• Values listed below are without The Giver skill, which gives an extra point.

Gifting	Items
⁠⁠Love: +20	⁠⁠Red Tie ⁠⁠Soldier with Scepter ⁠⁠Triangle Sunglasses
⁠⁠Love: +15	⁠⁠Galloping Horse ⁠⁠Golden Necklace ⁠⁠Pot of Asteria
⁠⁠Love: +12	⁠⁠Fish Sub ⁠⁠Old Talker
⁠⁠Love: +10	⁠⁠Roses ⁠⁠Spicy Fish Soup
⁠⁠Like: +8	⁠⁠Flowery Soap ⁠⁠Ruby ⁠⁠Talisman
⁠⁠Like: +6	⁠⁠Rainbow Flower Pot ⁠⁠Wild Roses ⁠⁠Wood carved Lama ⁠⁠Yellow Bow Tie
⁠⁠Like: +5	⁠⁠Sapphire
⁠⁠Like: +4	⁠⁠Topaz
⁠⁠Like: +3	⁠⁠Asteria (bouquet) ⁠⁠Power Stone ⁠⁠Stone Brick
⁠⁠Neutral: +1	⁠⁠Everything Else
⁠⁠Dislike: -1	⁠⁠Wasted Food
⁠⁠Dislike: -2	⁠⁠Caterpillar ⁠⁠Fishhead Stewed in Soy Sauce ⁠⁠Hardwood ⁠⁠Salty Stew Mix ⁠⁠Sand ⁠⁠Soil ⁠⁠Stone ⁠⁠Wildflowers ⁠⁠Wood
⁠⁠Hate: -5	⁠⁠Aluminum Ore ⁠⁠Animal Feces ⁠⁠Copper Ore ⁠⁠Iron Ore ⁠⁠Lead Ore ⁠⁠Magnesium Ore ⁠⁠Manganese Ore ⁠⁠Spaghetti with Hot Sauce ⁠⁠Spicy Tea ⁠⁠Tin Ore ⁠⁠Titanium Ore
Version 2.0.137882	Listed values are without The Giver skill, which gives an extra point. Gift values displayed on this chart are for the PC release of My Time at Portia and may not apply to the console releases.

DesiresEdit

The following items are desires, or wishes, which are randomly assigned to one or two characters per week. The player is required to be at least at Associate level with Albert for him to be assigned a desire. More desires have a chance to appear as the player's friendship with Albert progresses; the new desires are added to the existing ones but do not replace them. Some characters may desire an item that they do not normally like.

In the event that Albert has a desire, gifting the wanted item will provide the higher tier points; otherwise, on non-desired events, the item gives the base point value. The birthday or festival day relationship bonus applies when gifting a desired item.

The Pot of Asteria will appear on a bedside table inside Albert's house if Albert receives it when desired. If given the Golden Necklace as a desire, he will wear it for a while.

Desires
Minimum Relationship Level	Possible Desires
Associate	⁠⁠Pot of Asteria (+15) ⁠⁠Spicy Fish Soup (+15)
Friend	⁠⁠Golden Necklace (+20)

SparEdit

Albert can spar with the player up to three times per day.

Note that the level in the table below is Albert's base level at the start of the game. Albert's actual level can be higher because Albert will level up over time.

Level: 5	Relationship			Rewards/losses
Round	1	2	3
Player Win	(+1)	(+1)	(-1)	⁠⁠Gols (5-15) And 30% chance to get one of the following: ⁠⁠Apple (30%) ⁠⁠Herbs (30%) ⁠⁠Roasted Meat (20%) ⁠⁠Herbal Juice (10%) ⁠⁠Baked Bread (5%) ⁠⁠Herbal Mixture (5%)
Player Lose	(+1)	(-1)	(0)	None

PhotoEdit

	Group Photo →

Albert can partake in group photos with the player after reaching the Associate level.

• More poses are unlocked by reaching higher relationship levels.
• Romance poses are unlocked by becoming partners.
• The "Photographer" skill can fully unlock all poses, regardless of relationship or romantic level.
• All poses can be viewed in Albert's Gallery page.

DatesEdit

InvitationEdit

Occasionally, first thing in the morning, the player may leave their house to find Albert outside, hoping to invite the player out for a date or play date.

PlayEdit

Once the player has become buddies with Albert, they can schedule a play date together.

DateEdit

After the player has successfully confessed how they feel to Albert, the player can schedule a romantic date with Albert.

DineEdit

If the player chooses to dine at The Round Table with Albert during a play date or date, it is recommended to order dishes Albert will like. If asked before ordering, Albert will sometimes tell the player exactly which dishes to order; other times, Albert will just give little hints. In the event that Albert does not specify the exact foods desired, the player should order between three and six dishes, depending on what hint Albert gives. It is recommended to order each of those dishes from different courses, ex. ordering one Appetizer, Meat, Vegetable, Dessert, and Drink course each, rather than five Desserts.

Albert's food preferences are:

• Likes Spicy Food
• Dislikes Salty Food and Ice Cream

Dining
Appetizer	⁠⁠Like ⁠⁠Banner Fish Salad ⁠⁠Fire Fruit Mix ⁠⁠Pickles ⁠⁠Smoked Fish Roll ⁠⁠Vegetable Salad
	⁠⁠Neutral Everything Else
	⁠⁠Dislike N/A
Main Course	⁠⁠Like ⁠⁠Baked Rice with Chicken Curry ⁠⁠Bamboo Papaya and Seafood with Rice ⁠⁠Spaghetti with Hot Sauce ⁠⁠Supremely Spicy Spaghetti ⁠⁠Portia Hot Pot
	⁠⁠Neutral Everything Else
	⁠⁠Dislike ⁠⁠Classic Spaghetti with Meat Sauce ⁠⁠Stewed Rice Meat Supreme
Meat	⁠⁠Like ⁠⁠Spicy Fish Soup ⁠⁠Meidi's Fish Stew ⁠⁠Sauteed Sweet and Sour Tenderloin ⁠⁠Grilled Turkey
	⁠⁠Neutral Everything Else
	⁠⁠Dislike N/A
Vegetable	⁠⁠Like ⁠⁠Mapo Tofu ⁠⁠Spicy and Sour Potato ⁠⁠Steamed Potato Fruit
	⁠⁠Neutral Everything Else
	⁠⁠Dislike ⁠⁠Mushrooms in Oyster Sauce ⁠⁠Vegetable with Minced Garlic
Dessert	⁠⁠Like ⁠⁠Vanilla Pudding
	⁠⁠Neutral Everything Else
	⁠⁠Dislike ⁠⁠Snowman Ice Cream ⁠⁠Colorful Ice Cream
Drink	⁠⁠Like ⁠⁠Coffee ⁠⁠Milk Scented Tea ⁠⁠Tallsky Goat Milk ⁠⁠Duvos Winter Punch
	⁠⁠Neutral Everything Else
	⁠⁠Dislike N/A

InteractEdit

As the player develops their relationship with Albert, special interactions are unlocked, including Hug and Kiss.

Relic tradeEdit

Albert occasionally uses the Relic Pieces Exchange board at the Museum to trade for relic pieces. Albert likes to look at particular completed relics, so after the player has donated such relics to the Museum or displayed them in their yard, Albert may come visit the Museum or the player's yard to view these relics. Such visits will earn the player relationship points each time, with the amount dependent upon the relic.

Relic Trade	Points	Relics
Requested Pieces	+30	Galloping Horse Piece 1 Galloping Horse Piece 2 Galloping Horse Piece 3 Galloping Horse Piece 4
	+10	Fish Sub Piece 1 Fish Sub Piece 2 Fish Sub Piece 3 Old Talker Piece 1 Old Talker Piece 2 Old Talker Piece 3 Soldier with Scepter Piece 1 Soldier with Scepter Piece 2 Soldier with Scepter Piece 3 Soldier with Scepter Piece 4 Soldier with Scepter Piece 5
Favorite Exhibits	+???	??? Old Talker ??? Soldier with Scepter ??? Fish Sub

MissionsEdit

Legend: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ major • ⁠⁠⁠⁠ minor • friendship • romance

• ⁠⁠ Main missions are listed in chronological order, based on the chronology list.
• ⁠⁠ Secondary missions are listed in alphabetical order.
• Indented missions indicate succession of the previously listed mission. Further missions in its timeline are in chronological order.

Main missionsEdit

⁠⁠ The Portia Bridge

Prepare the necessary building materials needed for the Portia Bridge parts and give them to Albert.

⁠⁠ Vehicle Pitstop

Albert needs your help to install a Water Tower and a Charge Station in South Block. The diagrams are attached in his letter, construct and install them in South Block.

⁠⁠ The Desert Wind

South Block is in need of some wind generators to generate electricity, build and install 3 of them.

⁠⁠ The Portia Harbor

We are in need of 10 Waterproof Cloths/Concrete/Igneous Bricks for the construction of the Portia Harbor. We'll need it in 15 days. Please deliver it to the Commerce Guild once you've completed the order.

⁠⁠ To Light the Way

Construct a Light Beacon for the lighthouse.

⁠⁠ The Harbor Crane

A mechanical crane is needed for the new Portia port. Albert suggested that you consult with Petra first.

⁠⁠ The Burnt Warehouse

A warehouse has been burned and the air cooling relic inside was destroyed. Albert wants the player to help make a new cooling unit. Talk with Petra first.

⁠⁠ Reconstruction

The battle with All Source and the Rogue Knight destroyed the Portia School as well as the Central Plaza gate, they need to be rebuilt.

Secondary missionsEdit

⁠⁠ Commission of Happiness

Help A&G Construction deliver some wallpaper samples to customers before 18:00.

This is Gust's romance mission.

⁠⁠ Construction Crane

Albert needs your help to build a Construction Crane to construct the Portia Museum.

⁠⁠ Love Like A Blue Moon

Help Albert have a talk with Ginger.

⁠⁠ Medicine Deliver

Help Phyllis deliver some medicine to clients.

⁠⁠ Peace in Politics

Mint wants to make peace with Gust. He asks you to find out what Gust likes.

⁠⁠ Perfect Appearance

Albert has something to say to you.

⁠⁠ Room for a Princess

Albert suggest you change the Pumpkin Princess into a room, and use that to propose marriage to Emily.

This is Emily's romance mission.

⁠⁠ Settling Down

Help Albert propose.

⁠⁠ Spicing It Up

Go to Area by East Gate with Albert.

⁠⁠ The Big Flower Sale

Alice's garden had a good harvest. She wants you to help her promote the Flower Shop during a sales event.

⁠⁠ Time To Get Serious

Talk to Phyllis' friends to find out why she refused to marry you.

This is Phyllis' romance mission.

⁠⁠ Unknown Package

You've found a package containing architectural plans, no idea who it belongs to, go in the town and find the owner.

Commerce commissionsEdit

Albert may post a commission on the commission board in the Commerce Guild. Below is a list of possible commissions.

• Data is extracted from the database.
• Rewards do not account for the skill Commerce Hot Shot, which increases the rewards output.
• Some items with the same quantity may be listed twice, but each offer a different deadline or rewards.

Commission List
Commission			Rewards
Item	Level	Deadline	RP ⁠⁠	EXP ⁠⁠	Gols ⁠⁠	Rep ⁠⁠
⁠⁠Arm Stretcher (x3)		10 days	34-36	120	720-880	98-102
⁠⁠Aroma Apple (x3)		10 days	35	80	430-465	40
⁠⁠Bronze Plate (x2)		10 days	14-16	80	396-484	58-62
⁠⁠Carbon Steel Bar (x6)		10 days	24-26	120	561-686	98-102
⁠⁠Charcoal (x10)		5 days	19	40	144-176	28-32
⁠⁠Charcoal (x15)		5 days	20	40	216-264	28-32
⁠⁠Cloth (x4)		10 days	24	80	388-475	58-62
⁠⁠Cloth (x5)		10 days	26	80	388-475	58-62
⁠⁠Colossal Balloon (x1)		15 days	39-41	150	1555-1900	108-112
⁠⁠Composite Wooden Board (x7)		10 days	24-26	120	680-831	98-102
⁠⁠Concrete (x3)		10 days	24-26	120	702-858	98-102
⁠⁠Crystal Hourglass (x1)		10 days	35	80	420-500	40
⁠⁠Crystal Necklace (x7)		10 days	24	80	486-594	58-62
⁠⁠Crystal Necklace (x8)		10 days	26	80	583-712	58-62
⁠⁠Crystal Statue (x1)		10 days	38-40	150	620-750	40
⁠⁠Cultivation Fence (x1)		10 days	29-31	100	633-774	88-92
⁠⁠Dark Coffee Table (x2)		10 days	24	80	558-682	58-62
⁠⁠Desk Lamp (x2)		10 days	29-31	100	799-976	88-92
⁠⁠Dining Table (x3)		10 days	24	80	518-633	58-62
⁠⁠Display (x1)		15 days	39-41	150	1432-1751	108-112
⁠⁠Drying Rack (x1)		10 days	24	80	907-1108	58-62
⁠⁠Emperor Blue Mackerel (x1)		10 days	70	150	2000	85
⁠⁠Emperor Catfish (x2)		10 days	30	40	240-260	20
⁠⁠Fiber Cloth (x6)		5 days	9-11	40	151-184	28-32
⁠⁠Fiber Cloth (x8)		5 days	19	40	151-184	28-32
⁠⁠Fiber Cloth (x13)		5 days	20	40	201-246	28-32
⁠⁠Flower Carpet (x4)		10 days	34-36	120	777-950	98-102
⁠⁠Flowery Soap (x3)		10 days	24	80	388-475	58-62
⁠⁠Fluffy Pendant (x2)		10 days	19-21	100	784-959	88-92
⁠⁠Fluffy Pendant (x3)		10 days	29-31	100	784-959	88-92
⁠⁠Hardwood Sofa (x2)		10 days	24	80	489-598	58-62
⁠⁠Hardwood Sofa (x3)		10 days	32	115	750-900	70-85
⁠⁠Igneous Brick (x3)		10 days	24-26	120	777-950	98-102
⁠⁠Jewelry Box (x2)		10 days	19-21	100	720-880	88-92
⁠⁠Lead Bar (x15)		10 days	24-26	120	594-726	98-102
⁠⁠Leather Belt (x2)		15 days	29-31	150	1555-1900	108-112
⁠⁠Leather Belt (x3)		15 days	39-41	150	1155-1412	108-112
⁠⁠Linen Rug (x4)		10 days	34-36	120	810-990	98-102
⁠⁠Metal Storage (x1)		10 days	29-31	100	612-748	88-92
⁠⁠Panbat Mask (x3)		10 days	29-31	100	540-660	88-92
⁠⁠Panbat Mask (x5)		10 days	19-21	100	540-660	88-92
⁠⁠Pot of Asteria (x3)		10 days	29-31	100	540-660	88-92
⁠⁠Pot of Asteria (x3)		10 days	29-31	100	540-660	88-92
⁠⁠Rubber Belt (x3)		10 days	34-36	120	1101-1346	98-102
⁠⁠Shell Necklace (x3)		5 days	9-11	40	140-171	28-32
⁠⁠Shell Necklace (x3)		5 days	19	40	140-171	28-32
⁠⁠Shell Necklace (x4)		5 days	20	40	187-228	28-32
⁠⁠Showcase (x3)		10 days	34-36	120	698-853	98-102
⁠⁠Silk Scarf (x2)		10 days	19-21	100	604-739	88-92
⁠⁠Silk Scarf (x3)		10 days	29-31	100	604-739	88-92
⁠⁠Simple Desk (x4)		10 days	24	80	334-409	58-62
⁠⁠Simple Desk (x5)		10 days	28	100	410-520	60-75
⁠⁠Small Chair (x2)		5 days	19	40	172-211	28-32
⁠⁠Small Chair (x3)		5 days	20	40	172-211	28-32
⁠⁠Sprinkler (x3)		10 days	29-31	100	496-607	88-92
⁠⁠Steel Cable (x5)		10 days	24-26	120	576-704	98-102
⁠⁠Steel Frame (x2)		10 days	24-26	120	1130-1381	98-102
⁠⁠Stone Brick (x4)		5 days	9-11	40	158-193	28-32
⁠⁠Stone Table (x2)		5 days	19	40	165-202	28-32
⁠⁠Stone Table (x3)		10 days	25	60	350-405	35-45
⁠⁠Street Light (x1)		10 days	35	80	390-420	40
⁠⁠Sunglasses (x6)		10 days	29-31	100	450-550	88-92
⁠⁠Talisman (x3)		5 days	9-11	40	140-171	28-32
⁠⁠Talisman (x3)		5 days	19	40	140-171	28-32
⁠⁠Talisman (x3)		10 days	20	40	240-260	20
⁠⁠Talisman (x4)		5 days	20	40	187-228	28-32
⁠⁠Tea Table (x1)		5 days	9-11	40	187-228	28-32
⁠⁠Tea Table (x1)		5 days	19	40	187-228	28-32
⁠⁠Tea Table (x2)		10 days	28	60	360-450	55-60
⁠⁠Waist Pack (x3)		10 days	34-36	120	705-862	98-102
⁠⁠Wall Lamp (x4)		10 days	34-36	120	680-831	98-102
⁠⁠Wall Light (x2)		10 days	24-26	80	691-844	58-62
⁠⁠Wicker Basket (x1)		15 days	29-31	150	1015-1240	108-112
⁠⁠Wicker Basket (x2)		10 days	70	150	1100	85
⁠⁠Wicker Basket (x2)		15 days	39-41	150	1015-1240	108-112
⁠⁠Windwheel (x1)		15 days	39-41	150	1058-1293	108-112
⁠⁠Wooden Basket (x8)		5 days	19	40	144-176	28-32
⁠⁠Wooden Basket (x12)		5 days	20	40	216-264	28-32
⁠⁠Wooden Board (x5)		5 days	9-11	40	162-198	28-32
⁠⁠Wooden Music Box (x1)		10 days	29-31	100	630-770	88-92
⁠⁠Wooden Photo Frame (x3)		10 days	24	80	360-440	58-62
⁠⁠Wooden Pillar (x3)		10 days	70	150	900	85
⁠⁠Wooden Pillar (x4)		15 days	39-41	150	1274-1557	108-112

TriviaEdit

• If the player goes on a play date with Albert before confessing, he talks about other women. Specifically, if the player compliments him under the wishing tree, he talks about a woman in town he desires who doesn't seem to notice him.

GalleryEdit

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Characters
Bachelors	Aadit • Albert • Antoine • Arlo • Django • Erwa • Gust • Liuwa • Mint • Oaks • Paulie • Qiwa • Remington • Sanwa • Siwa • Tody • Wuwa • Xu
Bachelorettes	Alice • Emily • Ginger • Lucy • Mei • Nora • Petra • Phyllis • Sam • Sonia
Other characters	Abu • Ack • Carol • Dana • Dawa • Dolly • Gale • Higgins • Isaac • Jack • Lee • Mars • Martha • McDonald • Merlin • Molly • Pinky • Polly • Presley • QQ • Russo • Scraps • Sophie • Toby • Yeye • Yoyo
Strangers	Albert Jr. • Alliance Soldiers • Huss • Mali • Musa • Mysterious Man • Pa • Penny • Ryder • Ten • Tuss • Ursula