Editing Olimar's monologs

In {{p1}}, the player can learn information about the gameplay by reading [[Captain Olimar]]'s '''monologs'''. This article lists all the monologs as they appear in the American GameCube [[Region|version]] of the game. Underscores ("_") represent a number that is not constant.

When the text is being written out to the screen, the player can skip ahead and force all text to appear right away by pressing {{button|gc|b|wii|b}}.

These speeches are all present on [[day 1]].

"''The <span style="color:red">seed</span> that the <span style="color:red">Onion</span> dropped took root in the soil and has now produced an adorable little <span style="color:green">sprout</span>. This sprout emits a <span style="color:purple">strange light</span>, and it sways back and forth without benefit of wind. I cannot help but think it is calling to me. I am compelled—I must approach it and press {{button|gc|a|wii|a|switch|a}}...''"

"''The <span style="color:red">seed</span> that the <span style="color:red">Onion</span> dropped has turned into an enchanting <span style="color:green">sprout</span> that gives a <span style="color:purple">mysterious light</span>. Could there be a reason the <span style="color:red">Onion</span> waited for me to arrive before sowing its seed? Perhaps something will happen if I approach the bud and press {{button|gc|a|wii|a|switch|a}}. Courage, Olimar!''"

''Here I am, stranded on a toxic planet, fighting to survive, and yet I'm intrigued... I must research this fascinating creature! I shall try to grab it and throw it with {{button|gc|a}}, and I will call it to my side with {{button|gc|b}}. Hmmm... Perhaps it will react to {{button|gc|c}} and {{button|gc|x}} as well.''

:{{button|gc|l}} ''Rotate Camera''

:{{button|gc|r}} ''Zoom In and Out''

:{{button|gc|z}} ''Change Angle''

Due to the different controls in the ''New Play Control!'' version, the monolog was slightly changed :

''Here I am, stranded on a toxic planet, fighting to survive, and yet I'm intrigued... I must research this fascinating creature! I shall try to grab it with {{button|wii|a}} then throw it in the direction I <span style="color:purple">point</span>. And I will call it to my side with {{button|wii|b}}. Hmmm... Perhaps it will react to {{button|wii|c}} and <span style="color:purple">pressing down on</span> {{button|wii|pad}} while pointing as well.

:''{{button|wii|z}} Rotate Camera''

:''{{button|wii|pad}} (Left and Right) Zoom''

:''{{button|wii|pad}} (Up) Change Angle''

 

 

"''Extraordinary! When I plucked the <span style="color:green">sprout</span>, it turned out to be a <span style="color:red">living creature</span>, not a plant! Picking it has done no visible damage... It just stands there, staring at me. Its shape is similar to the <span style="color:green">Pikpik-brand carrots</span> I love so much... I believe I shall call it a <span style="color:red">Pikmin</span>.''

 

''Here I am, stranded on a toxic planet, fighting to survive, and yet I'm intrigued... I must research this fascinating creature! I shall try to grab it and throw it with {{button|switch|a}}, and I will call it to my side with {{button|switch|b}}. Hmmm... Perhaps it will react to <span style="color:purple">pressing</span> {{button|switch|x}} or <span style="color:purple">moving</span> {{button|switch|rstick}} while <span style="color:purple">holding</span> {{button|switch|l}} as well.

 

:{{button|switch|zr}} ''<span style="color:purple">Zoom</span>''

:{{button|switch|rstick}} ''Up/Down: <span style="color:purple">Change Perspective</span>''

"''What does this <span style="color:red">Pikmin</span> think of me? I must observe its reactions - the more things I try, the more reactions I can catalogue. I shall attempt to grab and throw it with {{button|gc|a}} and call it to my side with {{button|gc|b}}. Perhaps it will also respond to {{button|gc|c}} and {{button|gc|x}}...''"

"''What does this <span style="color:red">Pikmin</span> think of me? I must observe its reactions - the more things I try, the more reactions I can catalogue. I shall attempt to grab and throw it with {{button|wii|a}} and call it to my side with {{button|wii|b}}. Perhaps it will react to {{button|wii|c}} and <span style="color:purple">pressing down on {{button|wii|pad}} while pointing</span> as well.''"

"''Astonishing! The Onion has sown more <span style="color:red">seeds</span>! The small <span style="color:red">red pellet</span> the Pikmin harvested after cutting down a <span style="color:purple">flower</span> appears to be <span style="color: #aa0;">some type of food that can propagate more Pikmin</span>. The Onion seems to be a sort of <span style="color:green">incubator</span>... Needless to say, I must study this strange life-form more.''"

"''The <span style="color:red">Pikmin</span> are as curious as children! <span style="color: #aa0;">They form groups to perform tasks that would be impossible for an individual</span>. A glimmer of hope has begun to shine in my heart—if I can make use of their skills, perhaps I can fix my ship! I shall sum up all I've learned about the Pikmin conduct.''

''Approach and press {{button|gc|a}} to pick sprouts. Press {{button|gc|a}} to grab Pikmin, release to throw. Press {{button|gc|b}} to call them, {{button|gc|x}} to dismiss. Use {{button|gc|c}} to command and control the group. {{button|gc|l}}, {{button|gc|r}}, and {{button|gc|z}} control perspective. I shall record all of this in my <span style="color:red">computer</span>. I can press {{button|gc|y}} to access the <span style="color:red">computer</span>.''"

''New Play Control!'' version:

 

 

Nintendo Switch version:

"''The <span style="color:red">Pikmin</span> are as curious as children! <span style="color: #aa0;">They form groups to perform tasks that would be impossible for an individual</span>. A glimmer of hope has begun to shine in my heart—if I can make use of their skills, perhaps I can fix my ship! I shall sum up all I've learned about the Pikmin conduct.''

 

''Approach and press {{button|switch|a}} to pick sprouts. Press {{button|switch|a}} to grab Pikmin, release to throw. Press {{button|switch|b}} to call them, {{button|switch|x}} to dismiss. Move {{button|switch|rstick}} <span style="color:purple">while holding</span> {{button|switch|l}} to command and control the group. Use {{button|switch|zl}} or <span style="color:purple">up</span>, <span style="color:purple">down</span>, <span style="color:purple">left</span>, <span style="color:purple">and right</span> on {{button|switch|rstick}} to control perspective. I shall record this in my <span style="color:red">computer</span> and access it with {{button|switch|+}}.''

"''When many Pikmin seeds <span style="color:green">sprout</span> at once, I find it rather tedious to pluck them from the ground individually. My wife always told me I was no good at routine tasks! I guess I'll try to get it all done at once by <span style="color:red">repeatedly tapping</span> {{button|gc|a|wii|a}} until I pick all the Pikmin from the ground.''

 

''I've noticed that when I add Pikmin to my group, they become filled with excitement, and flushed with <span style="color:red">bright color</span>. At other times, they revert to a paler hue and give off a <span style="color:purple">dim glow</span>. Paying close attention to these differences is bound to help me distinguish between Pikmin.''"

 

 

"''When many Pikmin seeds <span style="color:green">sprout</span> at once, I find it rather tedious to pluck them from the ground individually. My wife always told me I was no good at routine tasks! I guess I'll try to get it all done at once by <span style="color:red">holding</span> {{button|switch|a}} until I pick all the Pikmin from the ground.''

Note: The game is programmed to check if Olimar has more than 1 part, in which case it'll write "parts" instead of "part". However, this message only appears on the first day, so the check is unused. In the first day, the only way to check the ship is when it has 0 part'''s'''. After collecting the Main Engine, the day automatically ends, and the player can never check the ship again; hence, the game can never write "part", only "parts". Also, in the following days, a [[#Ship status/repair suit|similar monolog]] is uttered instead.

For each [[ship part]], there are two monologs: one when the part is first encountered, and the second when it is returned to the [[S.S. Dolphin]]. The second monolog is also triggered if, after the part is first encountered, the player presses A in front of it.

''<span style="color:red">I must be vigilant!</span> Pikmin I dismiss by pressing {{button|gc|x}} <span style="color: #aa0;">bring their bombs</span> when I call them back. Pikmin I throw by pressing {{button|gc|a}} <span style="color: #aa0;">drop their bombs</span> when I call them back. (<span style="color:red">Keep clear of the explosion!</span>) When I touch Pikmin directly, they <span style="color: #aa0;">keep their bombs</span> and fall in line.''"

''New Play Control!'' version:

''<span style="color:red">I must be vigilant!</span> When I throw <span style="color:red">bomb-rock</span>-carrying <span style="color: #aa0">Pikmin</span> and give them orders, they will throw their <span style="color:red">bomb-rocks</span> at nearby <span style="color:green">walls</span> or <span style="color:green">obstacles</span>. The explosive power of the <span style="color:red">bomb-rocks</span> is tremendous, so I must <span style="color: #aa0">keep my distance</span>!

 

 

 

''<span style="color:red">I must be vigilant!</span> When I throw <span style="color:red">bomb-rock</span>-carrying <span style="color: #aa0">Pikmin</span> and give them orders, they will throw their <span style="color:red">bomb rocks</span> at nearby <span style="color:green">walls</span> or <span style="color:green">obstacles</span>. The explosive power of the <span style="color:red">bomb rocks</span> is tremendous, so I must <span style="color: #aa0">keep my distance</span>!

"''My <span style="color:green">Dolphin</span> has returned to the surface along with the Pikmin's Onion. Being alone on this strange planet makes me somewhat uneasy, so I shall call the Pikmin out of the Onion. <span style="color: #aa0;">All I need to do is stand in the light beneath the Onion</span> and press {{button|gc|a|wii|a|switch|a}}.''"

''To <span style="color:green">adjust my monitor</span>, I can press {{button|gc|l}} to rotate the camera, {{button|gc|r}} to zoom, and {{button|gc|z}} to change the viewpoint. I can also press {{button|gc|y}} to view a detailed computer analysis.''"

''New Play Control!'' version:

 

 

 

 

Nintendo Switch version:

''To <span style="color:green">adjust my monitor</span>, I can move {{button|switch|rstick}} to rotate the camera, press {{button|switch|zr}} to zoom, and move down on {{button|switch|rstick}} to look down from above. I can also press {{button|switch|+}} to view a detailed computer analysis.''"

"''Another intriguing discovery! A local variety of grass produces a sort of <span style="color: #aa0;">yellow nectar</span>—when the Pikmin drink this delicacy, they instantly mature into <span style="color:purple">flowers</span>! This apparent Pikmin favorite seems to be full of nutrition. Closer observation is needed to determine the strengths and peculiarities of these flower Pikmin.''"

Internally, Olimar's monologs are inside <code>dataDir\screen\eng_blo</code>. The files' names start with "auf_" for when a ship part is added to the ship, "ufo_" for when a ship part is found, and "tu_tx" for everything else. The following is a list of files, and their corresponding message.

[[Category:Olimar's monologs| ]]