Brian

Brian "Rival Dad" Harding is one of the dateable dads in Dream Daddy. He has a corgi named Maxwell that wears a green handkerchief, and a 10 year old daughter named Daisy. He's a general contractor and loves fishing. He also likes to compete with the avatar to be the superior dad. Aggressive dad and bear dad all at once. He can first be met at the park, where he accidentally throws a Frisbee at your head and then the two of you get into a brag battle. If not, Joseph will introduce you to him at the cookout.

Brian also appears in the Dream Daddy Comics published by Oni Press.

DadBook Profile
Hey! I'm Brian! I spend most of my days hanging out with my awesome daughter and thinking up new ways to grill things. If you like fishing then we'll get along!

On a Friday Night you are most likely to.... See how slowly I can cook a piece of brisket

If you had one thing to take with you onto a desert island, what would it be? my fishing pole

What are your turn-ons? a keen understanding of steak cuts

What did you want to be when you grew up? fireman

What's your favorite movie genre? romantic comedies

What's your ideal date? deck-building

What do you never leave home without? my portable fishing pole

I spend a lot of time thinking about: how my daughter is smarter than I am

Catching the Frisbee

 * Well, traditionally you're not supposed to aim for peoples' heads - Like
 * It's a new technique - Love
 * I'll catch it with my teeth next time - Love

Wanna bet?

 * I know when to hold them - Love
 * Depends on what's on the table. - Like
 * Do I get you if I win? - Neutral

Winning Mini-Golf

 * I have bested you on the field of battle. - Love
 * Minigolf is no joke. - Like
 * Minigolf is beneath me - Dislike

Socializing 1

 * Tell one of your classic jokes - Like
 * Ask about his daughter - Love
 * Stare him down, unblinking - Dislike

Socializing 2

 * Ask about his dog - Love
 * Complain about kids these days - Like
 * Compliment his beard - Love

Do you fish?

 * I'm amazing at fishing - Neutral
 * I'm the best at fishing - Neutral
 * No one can out-fish me. - Like

Dad Puns

 * This is a great oppor-tuna-ty for friendship! - Love
 * I'm reel excited! - Like
 * Kiss my bass, Brian - Dislike

Life Vest

 * Maybe if I fall in you'll save me. - Love
 * I can swim, thanks. - Dislike
 * No thanks. - Like

Fishing 1

 * Put some bait on the hook - Love
 * Insult the fish - Dislike
 * Stretch before physical activity - Like

Fishing 2

 * Perform fish mating call - Dislike
 * Tie a knot or something - Love
 * Meditate - Like

Playing with Dog

 * Throw the stick towards the woods - Love
 * Fake-out throw! - Like
 * Break the stick in half to assert your dominance - Dislike

Petting with Dog

 * Butt pats never fail - Love
 * Scratch behind his ear - Like
 * Rub that belly - Love

Winning the game

 * Be cool. - Neutral
 * SPEECH, SPEECH, SPEECH! - Love
 * I couldn't have done it without Amanda - Neutral

Ferris Wheel

 * Be honest with Brian - Like
 * Be honest with yourself - Love
 * Be an asshole. - Neutral (Choosing this, then choosing to throw a punch gives you the Save Ferris achievement)

Minigames
Brian is involved in the following minigames:
 * Brag battle
 * Catch of the Day
 * Minigolf
 * Skee that ball

Trivia

 * According to the creators (Vernon Shaw and Leighton Grey), Brian was originally "a conflict-free cinnamon roll." The original concept for Brian was just a big huggable guy. But they eventually felt his story needed work, and that a "Rival Dad" was also something the game lacked. Surprisingly, the rivalry aspects fit well over Brian's story as it stood.