Choices and Consequences
Three critical purchasing decisions determine your fate in LoveMoney. Learn exactly when these choices appear, how Harvey reacts to each, and the point of no return for each ending path.
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Scissors: First Critical Choice
The Moral Fork in the Road
The scissors represent your first critical decision point in LoveMoney. Up until now, you've been using harmless interactions to earn money. When the scissors appear in Harvey's shop, you must choose between continuing the gentle path or crossing into harmful territory.
Choice Impact:
• Purchase scissors = Lock into Neutral or Bad ending path
• Avoid scissors = Can still achieve Good ending
• Harvey becomes noticeably more nervous and cautious
Harvey's First Signs of Fear
Once you purchase scissors, Harvey's demeanor changes. He becomes more apprehensive, his dialogue shifts from cheerful encouragement to nervous compliance. This is your first glimpse of the psychological impact your choices have on him.
Knife: Point of No Return
Locking Into the Bad Ending
The knife purchase is the point of no return for the Bad Ending path. Once you buy the knife, you can no longer achieve the Neutral Ending - you're locked into either continuing to the gun (Bad Ending) or facing the consequences of your escalating violence.
Critical Decision:
• Purchase knife = Bad ending path locked in
• Stop before knife = Neutral ending still possible
• Harvey's personality changes dramatically
Harvey's Defensive Shift
When the knife appears, Harvey realizes he can't fight back and becomes hostile. He starts insulting you, acknowledging the hopelessness of his situation while mocking your willingness to harm him. This represents his psychological break from victim to defiant adversary.
Gun: The Final Decision
The Ultimate Test of Morality
The $20,000 gun represents the final choice in LoveMoney's moral test. At this point, you've inflicted significant harm on Harvey and stand at the threshold of ultimate violence. This purchase determines whether you cross the final line.
Final Moment:
• Purchase gun = Bad ending triggered immediately
• Harvey breaks down crying and begging
• He offers you $99,999 to spare his life
• No turning back once the weapon appears
Harvey's Desperate Plea
The moment Harvey sees the gun, all his defiance crumbles. He breaks down completely, crying and begging you not to kill him. He mentions his family - his wife Eun-mi and their son - desperately offering you everything he has to spare his life.
Harvey's Changing Reactions
The Psychological Journey
Harvey's reactions to your choices follow a clear psychological progression. Understanding these changes helps you recognize the weight of each decision and its impact on his mental state.
Early Stage (No Harmful Items):
Harvey is cheerful, encouraging, and genuinely helpful. He believes in your surgery story and wants to help you succeed.
Middle Stage (After Scissors):
Harvey becomes nervous and pathetic, desperately begging you to stop while offering "whatever you want" to end his suffering.
Late Stage (After Knife):
Harvey turns hostile and defensive, insulting you while acknowledging he can't fight back. He even attempts to threaten you in desperation.
Final Stage (Gun Appears):
Complete breakdown. Harvey cries, begs for his life, mentions his family, and offers you everything he has ($99,999) to spare him.
Reading the Warning Signs
Harvey's changing dialogue serves as a moral barometer for your choices. Each stage represents a deeper level of psychological damage and a clearer indication of the path you're on. Pay attention to these changes - they're your warning system.
Ready to Face the Critical Choices?
Three purchases will define your moral journey: scissors, knife, and gun. Each choice changes Harvey forever and locks you deeper into your chosen path. What kind of person will you become?
Start Playing LoveMoney NowThe Weight of Each Decision
Unlike many games where choices are reversible, LoveMoney's critical decisions are permanent and cumulative. Each harmful item you purchase leaves a lasting psychological scar on Harvey and moves you further from redemption.
The game forces you to witness the consequences of your choices through Harvey's changing reactions. His progression from cheerful helper to broken victim serves as a mirror reflecting your moral choices back at you.
Remember that Harvey has a family - a wife named Eun-mi and a son. Every choice you make doesn't just affect Harvey, but potentially destroys their lives too. The true weight of your decisions extends far beyond the $25,000 goal.