The Matchmaker

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It's the season of love! Your packmates and wolves from other packs have been mingling and socializing, and there's been an abundance of frolicking going on. This month, work with a new friend to build long-lasting matches and meet romantic interests of your own!

The Matchmaker event is a recurring event, happening every February and lasting the whole month. The event begins at 00:00 on February 1st and ends at 23:59 on February 28th or 29th.

Event Basics

The main focus of the Matchmaker event is in the name-the matchmaking! However, there are a few other aspects to cover before we get there.

This event has an exclusive currency, Lovebugs, which are obtained through exploring, dating, and matchmaking. Lovebugs can be exchanged in the event shop for special items!

Special Event Items

When playing during this event, you'll happen across some new, unique items! These special items are used in dating-some wolves like them, while other wolves may not. In addition to this, some of these items are used for crafting and others are planned to be so in the future.

The items are found while exploring under specific conditions. Each item and the exploring conditions or biome required to find them are listed below! For example, if the item says "Deciduous Forest", it can only be found while exploring in the Deciduous Forest. If the item says "Sunny", it can be found in any biome, but only while it is Sunny weather in that biome.

Arctic Draba

Tundra

Fireweed

Taiga

Golden Poppy

Grasslands

Mossy Saxifrage

Glacier

Pelican Flower

Rainforest

Phantom Orchid

Coniferous Forest

Purple Cornflower

Prairie

Scarlet Ladies' Tressers

Desert

Siskiyou Iris

Mountains

Snakemouth Orchid

Swamp

Tulare Lavender Iris

Riparian Woodland

Virginia Bluebells

Deciduous Forest

Amethyst

Dawn

Citrine

Sunny/Clear Sky

Diamond

Snow

Emerald

Hail and Sleet

Moonstone

Night

Opal

Wind and Fog

Ruby

Heatwave

Sapphire

Rain and Sleet

Sunstone

Day

Tiger's Eye

Dusk

Achievements

Alongside this event comes 12 achievements you can earn! You can find these on the Events tab of your Achievements page, which you can get to from your Profile page. These achievements can only be earned during this event, so get them while you can! None of these achievements provide any reward, but marking them as complete can be satisfying!

Perfect Date
	Go on a date with an NPC and get a score of +8.
	In order to achieve this, your personality, eyes, and base must be liked by your date, and you must send them to their preferred biome with their preferred gift.

Worst Nightmare
	Go on a date with an NPC and get a score of -8.
	In order to achieve this, your personality, eyes, and base must be disliked by your date, and you must send them to a disliked biome with a disliked gift.

Love of My Life
	Reach 50 affection with an NPC.

10 Things I Hate About You
	Reach -30 affection with an NPC.

Speed Dating
	Complete a date with 15 different NPCs.

Casanova
	Complete 50 dates with any NPCs.

Match Made in Hell
	Make a negative match.

Love at First Sight
	Make a really good match (+6 score plus).

Can You Feel the Love
	Make 10 successful matches.

Matchmaker Extraordinaire
	Make 50 successful matches.

Sorted Out the Riff Raff
	Kicked out 10 wolves.

Dating Expert
	Sent out 100 dates.

Explore Encounters

Date Item Encounters

These encounters are guaranteed to give you an event-exclusive lore item-a flower or a gemstone. These items can be used as gifts for dateable wolves!

Flowers

Flower encounters are biome-specific. You can only find one type of flower in each biome.

A bright orange spot stands out and attracts your attention from afar. It's hard not to notice this flower.
Pick flower	You have no idea if it will be useful or not but it sure is pretty.	+1 Golden Poppy
This encounter is available in the Grasslands

Just one more step and you'd unknowingly pass these beautiful clusters of tiny, blue flowers if you weren't looking for them. Their heads nod gently in the light breeze.
Pick flower	As gently as possible, you bite the stem, collecting the flowers carefully.	+1 Virginia Bluebells
This encounter is available in the Deciduous Forest

You almost step on an elegant flower with pale petals that open like tiny yellow wings. How interesting!
Pick flower	The smell of this flower isn't as attractive as its appearance but you still want to have it.	+1 Siskiyou Iris
This encounter is available in the Mountains

This white, open flower with large petals is growing in the middle of the path and can't be ignored.
Pick flower	The peculiar shape and interesting smell are enough for you to take it. Maybe it has some hidden properties?	+1 Tulare Lavender Iris
This encounter is available in the Riparian Woodland

A delicate purple flower on a long, thin stem sways gently in the wind.
Pick flower	The flower looks very fragile, and you make sure to be extra careful with it.	+1 Purple Cornflower
This encounter is available in the Prairie

This tall, ornamental flower looks radiant with its snow-white flowers against the dark background.
Pick flower	A faint but pleasant smell reaches your nose as you lower your head to pick the flower.	+1 Phantom Orchid
This encounter is available in the Coniferous Forest

The vivid color of the small, pink flower cluster encourages you to check it out.
Pick flower	You don't know if the flower has any useful properties but you pick it anyway.	+1 Fireweed
This encounter is available in the Taiga

This tall flower on a long, thin stem attracts your attention with its unusual shape.
Pick flower	You pluck it easily. What should you do with it now?	+1 Scarlet Ladies' Tresses
This encounter is available in the Desert

A small ray of light filtering through the trees illuminates a delicate pink flower.
Pick flower	Gently does it...	+1 Snakemouth Orchid
This encounter is available in the Swamp

Tiny, white flowers are growing close to the ground, making this harsh environment a bit less empty.
Pick flower	You have no idea if it will be useful or not but it sure is pretty.	+1 Arctic Draba
This encounter is available in the Tundra

An enormous flower hangs just above you from a vine. A faint waft of rotting hits you and immediately you begin to feel queasy.
Pick flower	Eugh.. It smells vile. You have no idea why anyone would want this.	+1 Pelican Flower
This encounter is available in the Rainforest

These delicate, red flowers look exceptionally beautiful in this unfriendly land. They would be hard to notice in a forest but in such an open area, they scream with color.
Pick flower	It will come in handy sooner or later. You're sure about that.	+1 Mossy Saxifrage
This encounter is available in the Glacier

Gemstones

Gemstone encounters can be found in any biome, but differ based on time of day and weather.

A purple stone you find on the ground looks almost mystical with its deep shade and elegant shine.
Take gemstone	You don't think twice. It's far too pretty to leave it behind.	+1 Amethyst
This encounter is available in any weather at Dawn

A beautiful yellow stone is shimmering between the pebbles, looking like a hidden treasure.
Take gemstone	It looks like a valuable trinket and makes you wonder if you could trade it for something cool.	+1 Citrine
This encounter is available in Sunny/Clear Sky weather at any time of day

At first you think you've stumbled across an oddly shaped piece of ice, but it turns out to be a stone. So strange! You've never seen one so clear.
Take gemstone	You take the stone, already mesmerized by it's clear surface.	+1 Diamond
This encounter is available in Snow weather at any time of day

Information missing
Take gemstone	Information missing	+1 Emerald
This encounter is available in Sleet or Hail weather at any time of day

Ouch! You step on something sharp and look down to see, pressed into the earth, a glimmering white stone.
Take gemstone	It's cool and rugged to the touch.	+1 Moonstone
This encounter is available in any weather at Night

Something shiny catches your attention. Upon going closer, you discover a tiny stone, glimmering with various shades of blue, resembling a piece of a sky trapped within.
Take gemstone	It's pleasantly cool when you touch it.	+1 Opal
This encounter is available in Fog or Wind weather at any time of day

You notice a red shine and think it's blood at first, it but it turns out to be a tiny stone covered partly with dirt.
Take gemstone	You worked too hard to dig it out, you're not going to leave it here just like that.	+1 Ruby
This encounter is available in Heatwave weather at any time of day

You find a tiny blue stone in the middle of your path as if it's been waiting for you. With all this rain, it appears even more shiny and precious.
Take gemstone	If it's as valuable as it looks, you are a lucky wolf. And even if it's not, it's pretty to keep anyway.	+1 Sapphire
This encounter is available in Rain or Sleet weather at any time of day

From a distance, you spot something glinting in the sunlight. As you approach, you see that it's a sunstone lodged in the ground.
Take gemstone	It's warm from the rays of sun.	+1 Sunstone
This encounter is available in any weather in Daytime

A bright, almost golden shine makes you stop mid-step and investigate. It's a small but pretty stone, reflecting the last rays of the sun.
Take gemstone	You'll make good use of this!	+1 Tiger's Eye
This encounter is available in any weather at Dusk

Encounters in All Biomes

Click on the time of day icons to view the encounter during different times of day.

Two wolves are snuggled together, murmuring soft words and looking shyly at one another. It looks like you've come across a happy dating pair!
Approach	You trot up to them and they look quite startled to see you. Had they been that focused on one another? When you ask how their date is going, they both beam and tell you that it's going very well. They radiate happiness, and you bid them farewell. No need to be a third wheel!	+1 Lovebug +1 event flower
Observe	It's best not to interrupt their date. After all, you don't want to spoil the mood! You watch them from afar, noting how happy they both seem. It must mean their date is going well, and you move on before they spot you.	+1 Lovebug +1 event gemstone

You come across a group of wolves interacting warmly with each other. They seem close, like mates, and look very happy.
Say hello	You approach the group, curious as to the nature of their relationship. At first they are wary, but quickly overcome their shyness and explain that they are all mates. They make room for you to sit for a while and enjoy each other's company. How nice!	+1 Lovebug +2% energy
Watch	They seem entirely focused on one another, and you feel like you shouldn't interrupt. You watch them for a few moments, smiling at the happiness on their faces and their tender gazes at one another. What a warm, inviting group they seem to be! They certainly love each other very much. You decide to move on as you begin to draw their attention, and leave them in peace.	+1 Lovebug +1 event gemstone +1 Bone

At first, the form before you looks like a wolf, but as you focus on the silhouette you realize it's only a coyote. It's carrying gems and flowers in its mouth and trotting determinedly ahead. How peculiar! You hurry to catch up and block their path.
Snatch	You have no doubt that the pretty things in the coyote's mouth are stolen. There's no way it got all of this on its own! Stealing from the thief isn't a crime, is it?	+2 Lovebugs +1 event flower
Ambush	The gems and flowers are useful for dating - this coyote doesn't need them! With bared teeth, you jump at the coyote and take it by surprise. It drops its treasure with a yelp and runs off, tail between its legs. Score!	+1 Lovebug +2 event flowers -1 HP

A lone wolf stands forlornly, casting glances around them as if they are waiting for someone. They look so sad! Have they been stood up?
Ask what is wrong	You approach them and ask what's wrong. They explain that they were supposed to meet a wolf for a date, but it's long past the time the other wolf was supposed to show. They fear they've been stood up. Well, that won't do! You tell them that the matchmaker can set them up on a better date, and they look hopeful as they trot away to see the matchmaker.	+1 Lovebug +1 event gemstone
Offer to be their date	No one is going to be stood up on your watch! You trot up to them and offer to be their date. They hesitate at first, but then agree. You go on a nice walk together and keep them talking about their interests. After a while they seem much, much happier. Success!	+1 Lovebug +3% energy +1 HP
Console	You sit by them and console them, assuring them that there is someone else out there for them. This wolf who didn't show clearly wasn't the one for them! They seem encouraged by your words and vow to go and see the matchmaker to find someone new. That's the spirit!	+1 Lovebug +1% energy +4 HP

This wolf is unmistakable. It's Eranthis! They're relaxing with a soft smile. Could they be escaping the responsibility of matchmaking for a short time?
Leave them be	You hesitate a moment, but decide not to interrupt. Everyone needs a bit of peace with their own company from time to time. You watch them for a time, admiring their beautiful coat and enjoying the atmosphere of serene stillness.	+1 Lovebug +5 HP
Greet	There's no time to waste. They're so busy, you're hardly able to spend any time with them. Unsure what to expect, you approach Eranthis, asking if it was possible to rest together. To your surprise, you are accepted with a cheerful smile. Not only do you end up having a nice chat but you even get a small gift.	+1 Lovebug +1 event flower +1 event gemstone

The heartwarming sight of a couple in love catches your attention. With a start, you realize that only one of the lovers is a wolf. Does the wolf even know their companion is a coyote? Love must be blind indeed...
Interrupt	You jump at the unusual couple with a loud bark, startling them both. The wolf looks furious at your interruption. As they turn to leave in a huff, both lovers yell at you for your lack of tact and consideration. You could hear their upset voices even from far away. Maybe you shouldn't have interrupted...	+1 Lovebug +1 Acorn
	This is unacceptable. This poor wolf is surely being deceived and you have to do something about it! With a warning growl, you stand between the lovers, chasing the coyote away. The wolf is too shocked to say anything and just runs after their lover, trying to stop them somehow. You watch them disappear, and something crunches under your paws. Yours now!	+1 Lovebug +1 Recipe*
Ridicule	This can't be happening! What wolf would date a coyote? Ridiculous! You approach the couple, commenting on their poor taste in choosing a future mate. The more you ridicule them, the more the tension grows. A sharp, sudden bite on your side causes you to jump back in surprise. You watch as the glaring couple trots away from you. What the hell was that for?	+1 Lovebug -4 HP
Watch curiously	This is certainly new. You approach the couple without them noticing, and watch from a distance. Their date is full of sweet words, affection, and smiles. Apparently, love is something that can cross all known boundaries and expectations. You learn something new every day!	+1 Lovebug +1 Medicine: Healing Salve
* Two recipes are available randomly from this encounter, Canine Fang Necklace and Owl Talon Necklace

Raised voices and snarls reach your ears, and you see two wolves arguing up ahead. They both look angry and hurt. Uh oh… a date gone wrong?
Growl	You let out a low growl, and they both turn in surprise. If they insist on ruining a perfectly good day with their bickering, they can do it somewhere else! They both skulk away in embarrassment.	+2 Lovebugs
Intervene	You interrupt them with a sharp word, and they fall silent. There's no need for loud arguing on a date. You encourage them to both work it out in a calmer and more understanding manner. They quickly deflate and their anger dissipates. You leave them to work things out.	+1 Lovebug +6% energy

A pair of geese are resting, preening each other tenderly. They must be taking a short break from their migration.
Attack	As silently as you can, you creep up on the geese. Success is all but certain! Lost in your thoughts, you make a dreadful mistake as a dry branch cracks under your paws. The birds are fully aware as you jump toward them, and you know your chance is gone. They posture aggressively, not willing to go down without a fight. They bite at your face, and you quickly back off in frustration. So not worth it!	+1 Lovebug -1 HP
	They are so focused on each other that it's easy enough to take them by surprise and get a tasty snack. Yum!	+1 Lovebug +1 Goose Leg
	The birds are just a jump away from you, completely unaware. This is almost too easy! Your skills earn you a nice reward	+1 Lovebug +1 Large Bird Meat
Interact	Usually, these birds would offer an easy meal. The way they're showing such tenderness with one another makes you pause, however. It seems love between species is all the same! Feeling a desire to enjoy the moment, you rest nearby and watch them contentedly.	+1 Lovebug +2 HP

A sudden movement in the corner of your eye catches your attention. Two rats are trying to hide something, but it's too late. They have a huge stash of lovebugs!
Steal	Stealing from these little creatures will be a piece of cake! They pose no threat to you. As you attempt to take the bugs they begin to fight back, nipping at your paws fiercely. Pff! They can keep their hoard if they want it that badly. You swipe two from the edge of the pile on your way out.	+2 Lovebugs -1 HP
Approach	As soon as you get closer, you watch as the rats try to cover as much of their stash as they can. When they realize you've seen it all, they offer you one lovebug for free if you let them keep the rest.	+1 Lovebug
	You approach the rats, pretending to be interested in how they managed to get so many bugs. They sense your shady intentions, and keep their distance. They offer you a gift in exchange for leaving them alone.	+1 Lovebug +1 recipe*
* ANY recipe is available from this encounter