Editing Side Stories

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Although every day is a part of an overarching plot, they are not connected in terms of gameplay, meaning what the player does in one day will not affect any other day. Throughout both stories, Olimar and Louie will make comments during gameplay based on certain events, much like the game's Story Mode, and when the day is done, Olimar will write a report. The next day only becomes available when the previous day has been completed and a medal has been earned. Any completed mission can be replayed at any point, and since they all have some score qualifier of some sort, the player can try to get better medals, or simply improve their high score. Some stages may feature areas or Pikmin types that the player may not have seen in Story Mode yet. Although nothing special happens for new areas, if the player is presented with a new Pikmin type, a one-page dialog window will show up before the mission, giving them a quick rundown of that Pikmin type.

== Olimar's Assignment ==

This Side Story has 4 total missions, and is unlocked after [[Captain Charlie]] is rescued from the [[Vehemoth Phosbat]].

== Olimar's Comeback ==

This Side Story has 10 total missions, and is unlocked after the player completes Story Mode.

== Mission list ==

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| ''Collect {{color|2=orange|Fruits}} and {{color|2=orange|Nuggets}}!''

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| ''Collect {{color|2=orange|Fruits}} and {{color|2=orange|Nuggets}}!''

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| ''Collect {{color|2=orange|Fruits}}!''

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| ''Collect {{color|2=orange|Fruits}} and {{color|2=orange|Nuggets}}!''

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| ''Collect {{color|2=orange|Pikmin}}!''

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| ''Battle {{color|2=orange|enemies}}!''

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| ''Battle {{color|2=orange|enemies}}!''

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| ''Carry the {{color|2=orange|part}}!''

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| ''Battle {{color|2=orange|enemies}}!''

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| ''Collect {{color|2=orange|Fruits}} and {{color|2=orange|Nuggets}}!''

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| ''Find {{color|2=#AA0|Louie}}!''

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| ''Collect {{color|2=orange|Fruits}}!''

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| ''Carry the {{color|2=orange|part}}!''

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| ''Collect {{color|2=orange|parts}}!''

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== Medals ==

Much like [[Mission Mode]], each level uses a ranking system with medals depending on how many [[Poko]]s are collected. Each one is accompanied by a quote from the President.

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! None

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! Bronze

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! Silver

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! Gold

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! Platinum

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[[File:Failure Message Unable to Carry Parts.jpg|thumb|The message that can display in ship part-related missions.]]

For mission types besides "Battle enemies!", if a certain condition is met, it can become impossible to finish the mission but still be able to keep playing the level. When this occurs, the game will pause and display a message notifying the player that the mission's objective can no longer be met and ask if the player wishes to keep playing anyway. Choosing "Yes" resumes gameplay as normal, while choosing "No" ends the mission as if the timer ran out. This option is likely included to avoid forcing the player to waste their time waiting for the timer to run out in the event of not being able to progress further in the mission, as there is no option to end the mission early in the pause menu.

* Not having enough Pikmin on the field to harvest any enemies or pellets on the map (unique to [[Pikmin Reunion]]).

* Not having enough Pikmin on the field to carry any ship parts, and also not being able to obtain any more Pikmin (applies to "Carry the part!" missions and [[The Ship Restored]]).

*'''Clocking In''': Earning a bronze medal or better in any stage of Side Stories.

*'''Adventure into the Unknown''': Earning a bronze medal or better in each stage of Olimar's Assignment.

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== See also ==

[[Category:Side Stories| ]]

[[Category:Pikmin 3 Deluxe exclusive content]]