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“I'm Scrooge McDuck! I made my fortune being tougher than the toughies and smarter than the smarties.”
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— Scrooge McDuck
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Scrooge McDuck is a character from the classic Disney cartoon shorts. When the player arrives in Dreamlight Valley Scrooge already lives there and has a store in the Plaza. After reopening his store he can be found there at all times, and will sell a rotating selection of clothing and furniture.
His store is opened during the quest Making Cents of Things, and unlike other villagers he does not have a house. In addition to operating the store, Scrooge provides the player options to purchase and upgrade wells, stalls, and character houses. He is already unlocked in the Dreamlight Valley Characters Collection when starting the game.
Unlocking
Players will have Scrooge McDuck unlocked automatically when beginning a new game. He can be first encountered outside his closed store in the Plaza.
Schedule
- Main article: Time.
Scrooge McDuck does not eat at Chez Remy or Tiana's Palace, he can be found inside his store at all times of day and night.
Although he will wander the Valley at different times, he will always be inside his store to speak to if the Player goes inside.
Friendship Rewards
Scrooge McDuck will award the following rewards when Friendship levels are reached. Friendship can be leveled up through gifts, quests, conversation, or by hanging out.
House
- Main article Scrooge's Store
Scrooge's Store before it's re-opened
Scrooge McDuck does not have a separate house, but can always be found inside his general store.
Quests
Story Quests
Friendship Quests
Repeatable Quests
Dream Styles
Character Dialogue
General Dialogue
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Greetings:
- Unconditional
- Aye, hello!
- Good day to you, Player!
- Greetings and salutations!
- Wouldn't it be grand if we had our own Loch Ness situation in the waters by the Beach? It'd be worth a pretty penny!
- Another day, another dollar!
- A tip o' the tartan tam to ya!
- Sparkle me spats! It's about time you visited.
- Bless me bagpipes! It's you!
- Out and about, I see.
- Why, hello there!
- And how are ya this fine day?
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Gift Responses:
- Ah, thanks...
- Thank you, my friend.
- What a pleasant surprise!
- A mighty big thanks to ya.
- Aye. You're as good as gold!
- Leapin' lochs! You're too kind.
- You have my thanks and gratitude.
- For me? That's awful kind of ya.
- Well, color me argyles pink!
- Your generosity is much appreciated.
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Hang Out Start Response:
- Aye... but I cannae stay away from my shop for too long.
- Lead the way!
- This trouble-free life is makin' me yawn. What say you to findin' some trouble?!
- Time is money, so let's make this worth it!
- Certainly. I'd be pleased as punch to accompany you.
- I'm a McDuck! Adventure's in our blood!
- I'm ready when you are.
- Aye, I've got a wee bit of time...
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Hang Out End Response:
- Well, that was almost as much fun as diving in me money bin! Almost.
- Aye, goodbye. I'll see you soon!
- What fun! We really must do this more often.
- You cannae put a price on a good friendship. I've tried.
- That was a grand adventure, indeed!
- Farewell, Player!
- Thank you! But I'm afraid that's all the time I have for today.
- Thank you for the break. But now it's back to the shop!
- Goodbye for now. I've business to attend to.
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Observed Dialogue:
- A penny for your thoughts... Now, of course, that's just an expression.
- A sunny day usually means folks are in a spendin' mood.
- Ahh, another grand day of work's behind me.
- All work and no play... is how to get ahead in life.
- Attention, everyone! I've got new items at the shop!
- Curse me kilts! It's rainin'!
- Don't ever let anyone tell ya that business isn't an adventure!
And a perilous one at that.
- Every dime I spend is like saying farewell to a dear friend.
- Galloping gold prices, it's a lovely day for earning!
- Haggling haggis hurlers, I do love the smell of new opportunity!
- I hope my nephew Donald hasn't gotten himself into trouble again.
- I'd say fortune's smiling on all of us today.
- I'll not be stoppin' to smell the roses when there's money to be made!
- I'm feelin' the itch for a bit of adventure.
- I'm glad to see so many new potential customers about.
- I'm off to count me money!
Only the third time today, too.
- No time to rest. There are deals to be done!
- They say cash is king, and I couldnae agree more!
- Think I'll have a nice relaxing day, calculating interest.
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Player Goodbye Options:
- I can't talk to you right now.
- Bye for now!
- See you around!
- Let's talk later, okay?
- I'll see you around.
- See you, Mr. McDuck!
- See you soon!
- I'll talk to you later.
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Scramblecoin Text
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Scramblecoin Request Response:
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Heh-heh. I hope you're ready for some competition, Player.
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Scramblecoin Eager Float Text:
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Player, care for a game of Scramblecoin? I venture it's almost as fun as makin' real money!
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Scramblecoin Player Victory Float Text:
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Och! |
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Curse me kilts! I'll get ya next time! |
Scramblecoin Player Draw Float Text:
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XXXXXXXXX
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Scramblecoin Player Defeat Float Text:
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Och! |
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Don't let it bother ya, Player. If I'd given up after my first setback, I wouldn't have two cents to call my own. |
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Store Purchase Text
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When an Item is Affordable:
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Looking at this item, are ya? [item]! A fine acquisition for someone of good taste.
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When an Item is Purchased:
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It's all yours. And a very wise investment indeed.
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When an Item is Turned Down:
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Aye, but remember: My stock isn't always the same.
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When an Item is Not Affordable:
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According to my catalog, this item is currently valued at [price]... |
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And according my records, you don't have the funds to purchase it, Player. Come back when you do and I'll be happy to help. |
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Daily Discussions
Above conversation tree (i.e. "Archnemesis") can also be prompted from "Something troubling you?".
Something on your mind? [Standing Out]
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Y'know, Player, there's one secret to really standing out among your competitors. It's what sets my shop apart.
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→ Variety?
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That's exactly right. You're getting to have quite an instinct for business yourself, Player.
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→ High-quality products?
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No. Well, yes. My products are all high quality. But it's more than that.
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→ Ridiculously high prices?
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Huh?! For products as high quality as the ones I offer, my prices are a bargain.
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Okay, okay, sorry. So if it's not that, what's your secret?
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My secret is variety. |
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I always keep my customers guessing with many different fine products. You never know what you're going to get when you step into Scrooge McDuck's Store. |
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You oughta be sure to visit every day so you don't miss anything. |
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What are you up to today? [Memories]
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I've been reminiscing about my time in the Yukon near Mooseneck Glacier. |
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The valleys between those mountains... they were so... so... |
→ ...pure and beautiful?
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That it was, Player. That it was.
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→ ...clean and untouched?
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That it was, Player. That it was.
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→ ...full of potential for profit?
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Aye, there were plenty of ways to turn a profit. |
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But I appreciated them for more than just that. |
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No fancy meal has tasted half as fine as the beans I cooked on my own campfire under the Klondike stars. |
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Before stock options and crop futures and compound interest, my tools were my gold pan, my pick, and my shovel. |
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With those, I worked the icy creeks and frozen tundra... |
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...and earned every cent with my own two hands. |
→ Sounds amazing!
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Aye, that it was.
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→ Sounds like a lot of work.
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Aye, it was, but it was noble work.
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Sometimes I think more than gold or assets in banks or properties around the world... |
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...I'm richest in memories. |
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What's it like being the richest duck in the world?
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Well, bein' the richest duck in the world isn't all fun and games, ya know. I have to think about security around the clock! |
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I've got to protect my treasures from ne'er-do-wells! |
→ Can I help?
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Are you sayin' you'd volunteer out of the goodness of your heart? With no compensation at all? |
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You're hired! I could always use an extra set of eyes. |
→ Has anyone ever stolen from you?
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Have they?! Have you ever heard of the Beagle Boys? |
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Those rapscallions are always trying to get their plundering paws on me gold! |
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Burns me blisters just thinkin' about it! |
→ I'll keep an eye on that!
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So you know what ne'er-do-wells look like, do ya? |
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Makes me wonder what kind of company you keep... |
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Above conversation tree can also be prompted from "What's it like being wealthy?".
You're a businessman, right, Scrooge?
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Aye. Specifically, I consider myself an adventure-capitalist. I made much of my fortune searching for treasure, and investing it wisely.
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Do you have some questions about money? I'd be happy to answer 'em for you.
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→ How did you get so rich?
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By being smarter than the smarties and tougher than the toughies! I'm not like some folks, born to riches. |
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I was born to a poor family in Scotland and earned every dime I've got! |
→ Why do you care so much about money?
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Aye, that's a fair question. And I'll answer it true. I was born to a poor family in Scotland. I know what it means to not have what you need. |
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So, I know the real value of money. |
→ How do I make as much money as you?
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Well, you have to work hard and be clever and stubborn, too. And it doesn't hurt to be lucky. But most importantly, you have to treat folks fairly. |
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Not like some who got where they are by cheating, and taking advantage of folks. And the more money they have, the more they cheat. |
→ How do we stop them?
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Ooh, that's a hard question. Money's a powerful thing. You've got to have rules about how money can be spent, and how workers can be treated. |
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But those that get rich by cheating will spend to keep cheating. So you've always gotta keep your eyes open. |
→ Why aren't you like that?
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Aye, well... I've done some things I'm not proud of. But I like to think I've learned my lesson. |
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I suppose it's my family, and the good folks I've worked with. I wouldn't want to do anything to change how they see me. |
→ Cheating sounds fun.
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What?! Cheaters are nothing but no-good, spineless, rotten apples! Trust me: Nothing worthwhile ever comes from cheating.
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What are you up to today? [Treasure Hunt]
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Ah, Player, I'm feelin' a bit of wanderlust today. Perhaps I need a little adventure. |
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Have you ever been on a grand treasure hunt? |
→ Yes, of course!
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An expert! Well, I'm glad I'm not the only one. Tell me then, where's your favorite place to find treasure?
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→ Not yet...
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Ah, then we must go! Tell me, where would you like to visit?
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→ Under the sea.
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An excellent choice! |
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I've heard tales of Ariel's collection of rare artifacts. Though, I haven't had the chance to see it myself. |
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I'll start making plans to visit. Just as a spectator, I assure you. |
→ Ancient ruins.
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Oh aye, plenty of curiosities can be found in our past. |
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One day, we'll discover more ancient ruins here. |
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I just KNOW this Valley hasn't given up all its secrets yet! |
→ I just want to explore, like you!
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An adventurer after me own heart! |
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When we're done exploring the Valley together, perhaps we'll find even more spots that aren't on any map. |
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Observed Conversations
General
With Remy
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Remy, lad, there's all kinds of hidden treasures in the kitchen..
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Absolutely! Did you know salt used to be called white gold because it was so valuable?
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In fact, "sal" is Latin for "salt," which is how we get the word "salary"!
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Fascinating. I love trivia about seasoning. Let's discuss basil next!
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Quests
With Sulley ( Have Your People Talk to My People)
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Hey there, Mr. McDuck. So how's a meeting like this supposed to work?
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Aye, a beginner are ya? Heh-heh. This should be fun.
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Beginner? Well, I don't know about that...
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Equal headline status or my client walks.
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Is that even a thing in the comedy world?
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It is now! We're already in the process of hanging posters.
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Oof, seems like you beat Mike to the punch.
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Pleasure doing business with ya.
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With Aladdin ( Good As Gold)
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Aladdin, lad! You and Player have bested my system. |
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Thank ya kindly! I'll have to keep lookin' for ways to protect my shop. |
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Hey, anytime! |
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I'm just happy to help a friend. Also... |
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There's a huge pile of gold coins in my House. You're gonna have to come get 'em. |
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With Merida ( Mythic Restoration)
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Mr. McDuck, I'd love to hear your opinion. What do you think of these new statues?
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They're pleasant enough. But if they'd had a more appealing model, I'd be happy to stock 'em in my shop!
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Wasn't there a god who threw lightning bolts? I think the Lorekeeper told me about him.
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Aye, lass. That'd be Zeus! He'd make a much more regal figure.
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Shame this one doesn't have real lightning. That'd make it heaps more exciting!
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Hmm, wasn't there a lightning machine not too far from the Lorekeeper?
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With Hades ( Yes, Your Lugubriousness)
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Scroogey! I think you'll find I handled myself admirably.
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Hades... it smells like cinders in here.
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That wasn't my fault.
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You've been... getting a bit of a reputation.
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It was Mother Gothel! Do you know how INFURIATING she can be?
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If you cannae handle customer service, then you dinnae belong in my shop.
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Trivia
- Scrooge is the only character to not have a house.
- When Scrooge reminisces about his time in the Klondike, this is a reference to the 1953 comic Back to the Klondike. The story about Scrooge and Donald looking for treasure and fighting a ghost in an ancestral castle is a reference to the 1948 comic The Old Castle's Secret.
History
- 1.0: Added
- 1.3: New Daily Discussion topics added: How's it going?, Got any business tips?, Something on your mind?, What are you up to today?
- 1.5: Updated portrait
- 1.8: Now wanders the valley outside his shop
- 1.13: New Daily Discussion topics added: Something on your mind?, How old are you?, What's it like being the richest duck in the world?, What's on your mind?, You must be really good with money.