Editing Cave confirmation menu

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When the player presses the [[throw]] button while the active [[leader]] is next to a [[cave]] entrance, a '''cave confirmation menu''' will pop-up. This menu, depending on the game, gives different bits of information about the cave. {{p2}} only features one menu, whereas {{p4}} features a few small ones on top.

==''Pikmin 2''==
===Cave confirmation menu===
{{infobox menu
| title = Cave confirmation menu
| image  = [[File:Pikmin 2 cave confirmation menu.jpg|300px]]
| parent = Gameplay (from [[area]])
| child  = Gameplay (to cave)
| music  = Music of the current area
}}
In ''Pikmin 2'', the background of this menu is a simple, semi-transparent box, gray in color. It also features bits of green, which surround the more important parts of the box. At the top of the box, the cave's name will be displayed, surrounded by a green border. Directly below this name lie 4 circles with a green border, representing if any [[hazard]]s are present in the cave. From left to right, it displays whether there is [[fire]], [[water]], [[electricity]], and/or [[poison]]; if any of these hazards are not present in the cave, the circles will instead be black.

In the center of this menu lies a large box, asking the player if they want to enter the cave. They can choose either "Yes" or "No", and if they pick "Yes" whilst having no [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] in their [[squad]], a pop-up will appear saying it's too dangerous to enter.

The final two boxes are located at the bottom of the menu. The left box shows the amount of treasures collected in the cave, and once the cave has been 100% [[Completion|completed]], this box will list the total number of treasures as well. The total amount of treasures will be listed even if the cave hasn't been fully completed after the debt has been repaid.
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Pikmin 2 incomplete cave confirmation menu 1.jpg|The confirmation menu on an incomplete cave before the debt has been repaid.
Pikmin 2 incomplete cave confirmation menu 2.jpg|The confirmation menu on an incomplete cave after the debt has been repaid.
Pikmin 2 warning cave confirmation menu.jpg|The warning message that appears when trying to enter a cave without Pikmin.
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===Sublevel confirmation menu===
{{infobox menu
| title = Sublevel confirmation menu
| image  = [[File:Pikmin 2 sublevel confirmation menu.jpg|300px]]
| parent = Gameplay (from current sublevel or [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin 2)|Challenge Mode stage]])
| child  = Gameplay (to next sublevel)
| music  = Music of the current area/stage
}}
This simple menu appears when the player presses the throw button near a sublevel hole; a single menu will appear asking if they wish to delve deeper. If the player has any [[buried]] Pikmin, a small message will pop-up asking if the player is sure they want to delve deeper. The player can choose yes, which means that any buried Pikmin will be left behind. If all Pikmin are buried, a different message will appear stating that there are Pikmin sprouts left on the sublevel and that the player should save them.

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Pikmin 2 sublevel sprouts confirmation menu.jpg|The menu that appears when [[sprout]]s are present in the cave.
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===Geyser confirmation menu===
{{infobox menu
| title = Geyser confirmation menu
| image = {{switchable|Story Mode|[[File:Pikmin 2 Story geyser confirmation menu.jpg|300px]]<br>Story Mode geyser|Challenge Mode|[[File:Pikmin 2 Challenge geyser confirmation menu.jpg|300px]]<br>Challenge mode geyser.}}
| parent = Gameplay (from current sublevel or Challenge Mode stage)
| child  = [[Day results menu#Cave results|Cave results menu]] or [[Challenge results menu]])
| music  = Music of the current area/stage
}}
This is another simple menu that appears when the player presses the throw button near a geyser. A window will show up asking whether the player wants to escape to the surface with their Pikmin. They can either pick yes or no, and just like the sublevel confirmation menu, a warning will appear for any buried Pikmin left in the sublevel.

In [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin 2)|Challenge Mode]], the wording of the two options will be different, as well as the question asked, but it functions the same. It asks whether the player wants to exit the Challenge Level, with the options being to exit or continue exploring.

The Story Mode geyser takes the player to the [[Day results menu#Cave results|cave results menu]], and the Challenge Mode geyser takes the player to the [[Challenge results menu]].

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Pikmin 2 geyser sprouts confirmation menu.jpg|The menu that appears when sprouts are present in the cave.
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==''Pikmin 4''==
===Cave confirmation menu===
{{infobox menu
| title = Cave confirmation menu
| image  = [[File:Pikmin 4 cave confirmation menu.jpg|300px]]
| parent = Gameplay (from area)
| child  = Gameplay (to cave)
| music  = Music of the current area
}}
Compared to ''Pikmin 2''{{'s}} menu, the ''Pikmin 4'' version is a bit more detailed. The menu is now a more blueish color, matching how most other menus look in the game. At the top of this menu lies the cave's name, with a long box underneath. This long box shows images of the cave, which rotate in a set cycle, with each image staying on for a couple of seconds. At the bottom right corner of the image box, a small section about [[wild Pikmin]] is displayed. These are only filled out once the player has interacted with wild Pikmin in the cave, such as by calling them into the [[squad]].

The near-bottom left part of the menu showcases the cave's objectives, those being Rescues, Treasures, and Onions. If the cave features no Onions, then this objective will not display. On the right side of the objectives lies a progress box, going from 0% to 100%. If the cave has been 100% completed, the percentage number will turn golden. Underneath these two bits of info, a red notice is displayed warning the player that any unfinished tasks on the surface will be called off.

The near-bottom right part of the menu lists the sublevels in the cave. By default, only sublevel 1 will be displayed, but when the player reaches further sublevels, they will be displayed and selectable on the menu. Unlike in ''Pikmin 2'', the player can choose what sublevel to travel to. The sublevel can be selected using {{button|switch|lstickud}} and pressing {{button|switch|A}} to confirm. Another percentage can be found at the rightmost part of the sublevel, explaining how much of that sublevel has been completed. For sublevels that have been 100% completed, the percentage will turn golden, and a golden flower will appear on the left side of the sublevel box.

Along the actual bottom of the menu lie 3 button prompts, displayed towards the right. These are {{button|switch|Y}} [[Pikmin 4 voyage log|Voyage Log]], {{button|switch|B}} Close, and {{button|Switch|A}} Confirm. Pressing {{button|switch|Y}} opens up that cave's respective Voyage Log, and pressing {{button|switch|A}} closes this Voyage Log. Pressing {{button|switch|B}} closes this menu, taking the player back to regular gameplay. Pressing {{button|switch|A}} on the sublevel button brings up another menu, which is identical to the [[Onion menu#Pikmin 4|Onion menu]]. Once players press {{button|switch|A}} again, they will enter the cave.

However, for dark caves such as the [[Sightless Passage]] and [[Below-Grade Discotheque]], a warning will pop-up first stating that the cave is very dark and will be hard to explore without the [[Headlamp]]. Players can still enter the cave, but it will be quite dark. The exit button will be selected by default, advising the player to buy the [[gear]] upgrade.

Additionally, if the player attempts to enter the cave without any Pikmin, a warning will pop-up stating that the cave will be hard to explore without any. Players can still choose to enter the cave, but the Cancel button will be selected by default.

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Pikmin 4 complete cave confirmation menu.jpg|The confirmation menu on a complete cave. Notice the addition of the Onion objective.
Pikmin 4 Headlamp cave menu.jpg|The menu that appears when the player has no [[Headlamp]] equipped.
Pikmin 4 no Pikmin cave menu.jpg|The menu that appears when the player attempts to enter a cave with 0 Pikmin.
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===Sublevel confirmation menu===
{{infobox menu
| title = Sublevel confirmation menu
| image  = [[File:Pikmin 4 sublevel confirmation menu.jpg|300px]]
| parent = Gameplay (from current sublevel)
| child  = Gameplay (to next sublevel)
| music  = Music of the current sublevel (quiet)
}}
Just like ''Pikmin 2''{{'s}} menu, this menu is also quite simple. It asks whether the player would like to enter the next sublevel, with the options being "Continue" or "Cancel". Pressing Continue takes the player to the next sublevel, and pressing Cancel exits the menu. However, if any buried Pikmin exist in the sublevel, pressing Continue will lead to a warning menu, stating that if the player enters the next sublevel, any unplucked [[sprout]]s will disappear.

If in the sublevel, any [[castaway]]s and/or [[Flarlic]]s have not been retrieved, another menu will appear, asking whether they are sure they want to leave without them.

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Pikmin 4 sublevel sprouts confirmation menu.jpg|The menu that appears when sprouts are present in the cave.
Pikmin 4 sublevel castaway confirmation menu.jpg|The warning menu for any left behind castaways.
Pikmin 4 sublevel Onion confirmation menu.jpg|The warning menu for any left behind Flarlics.
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===Exit fan confirmation menu===
{{infobox menu
| title = Exit fan confirmation menu
| image  = [[File:Pikmin 4 Return to Surface confirmation menu.jpg|300px]]
| parent = Gameplay (from current sublevel)
| child  = Gameplay (to area)
| music  = Music of the current sublevel (quiet)
}}
This simple menu asks whether the player would like to return to the surface. If the player stands on the [[exit fan]] and presses {{button|Switch|A}}, a button prompt will appear called Back to Surface. Pressing {{button|switch|a}} will bring up a menu asking if the player wants to return to the surface. But just like the sublevel confirmation menu, if any buried Pikmin exists in the sublevel, pressing Continue will lead to a warning menu saying that sprouted Pikmin will disappear.

If the player attempts to leave via the exit fan, a similar message will appear if they have left behind any castaways and/or Flarlics. If the sublevel features both a castaway and a Flarlic (only in the [[Last-Frost Cavern]] and [[Plunder Palace]]), then only the castaway message will appear. If said castaway is rescued, then the Onion menu will show up.

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Pikmin 4 Return to Surface warning menu.jpg|The menu that appears when sprouts are present in the cave.
Pikmin 4 Return to Surface castaway menu.jpg|The warning menu for any left behind castaways.
Pikmin 4 Return to Surface Onion menu.jpg|The warning menu for any left behind Flarlics.
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===Dandori Challenge confirmation menu===
{{infobox menu
| title = Dandori Challenge confirmation menu
| image  = {{switchable|Area|[[File:Dandori Challenge cave conformation menu.jpg|300px]]<br>Access from Area|Jin|[[File:Dandori Challenge Jin conformation menu.jpg|300px]]<br>Access from Jin}}
| parent = Gameplay (from current area or from speaking with [[Jin]])
| child  = Gameplay (to [[Dandori Challenge]])
| music  = Music of the current area (quiet) or [[Music in Pikmin 4#Dandori Preparation|''Dandori Preparation'']]
}}

This menu can be accessed from 2 different places, and it will be slightly different depending on where it was accessed from. If the menu was accessed from an area, such as in the [[Sun-Speckled Terrace]], players will be taken directly to the start stage screen. On this menu, the Dandori Challenge's name will be displayed at the top with a cycling image box underneath, just like the cave confirmation menu. At the top and center of the image lies the stage's time limit, and at the bottom right lies a notice of what Pikmin will be present in the stage.

On the bottom half of the screen lie two buttons: "Start" and "Cancel". Pressing Start takes the player into the Dandori Challenge, and pressing Cancel takes them back to regular gameplay. Just above these two buttons lies a small piece of text stating:

:<q>Collect all the treasures and creatures within the time limit.</q>

Just above this text lies a warning in a red border stating that the player's Pikmin cannot enter with them, and they will be sent back to the [[Onion]].

At the bottom of the menu lie a couple of button prompts. These are: {{button|Switch|-}} Options, {{button|Switch|-}}{{button|Switch|hold}} [[Gameplay Guide]], {{button|Switch|Y}} [[Co-op Mode]], {{button|Switch|B}} Close, and {{button|Switch|A}} Confirm. Pressing {{button|Switch|-}} takes the player to the [[Pause menu|Options menu]], and holding the {{button|Switch|-}} takes the player to the Gameplay Guide. Pressing {{button|Switch|Y}} bring up the [[Nintendo Switch]]'s controller connection menu.

If the player speaks to [[Jin]] to access this menu, then a list of Dandori Challenges will appear first. They are displayed in a similar fashion to the [[Dandori Battle menu]] accessed from the [[title screen]]. There are a few differences, however. Firstly, a medal icon can be found on the right part of the Select Stage button, going from bronze, to silver, to gold, and to platinum. On the right side of the menu, where the stage's image is located, lies the player's high score of that stage. This high score comes from the score achieved when the player completed the stage during Story Mode. At the bottom right of the image lies the Dandori Level, represented by fire icons. The harder the stage, the more icons will be lit, ranging from 1-5. At the bottom of this menu lie the same button prompts as noted in the above paragraph.

Selecting a stage brings up a very similar menu to the ones brought up when accessing the stage during an area. The only differences are the presence of the medal icon at the top right, the red-bordered warning is removed, and the button labelled Enter has been swapped to Start. The button prompts at the bottom of the menu have been removed, sans {{button|Switch|B}} Back (which changed from Close), and {{button|Switch|A}} Confirm.

A very similar menu will appear when accessing the [[Trial of the Sage Leaf]]'s cave entrance. The main difference being the banner at the top of the menu. Both its functionality and style are the same as the Dandori Challenge Stage Selection menu. However, in the location of where the Dandori Challenge stage's name would be, it is instead replaced with the selected story's task, such as defeating all creatures.

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Dandori Challenge Jin menu.jpg|The Dandori Challenge Select Stage menu.
Trial of the Sage Leaf Stage Selection menu.jpg|The Trial of the Sage Leaf Select Stage menu.
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===Dandori Battle confirmation menu===
{{for|the menu seen when accessing [[Dandori Battle#Dandori Battle mode|Dandori Battle mode]]|Dandori Battle menu}}
{{infobox menu
| title = Dandori Battle confirmation menu
| image  = {{switchable|Area|[[File:Dandori Battle cave confirmation menu.jpg|300px]]<br>Access from Area|Corgwin|[[File:Dandori Battle Corgwin confirmation menu.jpg|300px]]<br>Access from Jin}}
| parent = Gameplay (from current area or from speaking with [[Corgwin]])
| child  = Gameplay (to [[Dandori Battle]])
| music  = Music of the current area (quiet) or [[Music in Pikmin 4#Dandori Preparation|''Dandori Preparation'']]
}}

Just like the Dandori Challenge confirmation menu, this menu can be accessed from 2 different places, both in a similar fashion to Dandori Challenges. The first way is by accessing the menu from an area, like the [[Blossoming Arcadia]]. If accessed here, players will be taken directly to the start stage screen. This menu will resemble the Dandori Challenge's menu exactly aside from 2 key details. The first being the name of the Battle, and the second one will be on the image itself. On the image, the player's avatar and either the Olimar leafling or Louie will be present, with the words "VS." between them. The player character will have their name underneath. Pressing {{button|Switch|A}} lets the player enter the stage and pressing {{button|switch|B}} takes them back to regular gameplay.

If the player speaks to [[Corgwin]] to access this menu, then a list of Dandori Battles will appear. It functions the exact same as the Dandori Challenge menu, with the main difference being what the image is at the top of the menu. Rather than it having a green background with a pair of [[Temporal Mechanism]]s, it is instead a blue-red background with the player's and the Olimar leafling's faces. Stages will unlock once they've been beaten during Story Mode.

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Dandori Battle Corgwin menu.jpg|The Dandori Battle Select Stage menu.
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==Trivia==
*Despite ''Pikmin 2''{{'s}} geyser confirmation menus having different message depending on whether [[Story Mode]] or [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin 2)|Challenge Mode]] is being played, they share the same warning for when the player attempts to leave / exit the sublevel when sprouts are present.
*In ''Pikmin 4'', both [[The Mud Pit]] and the [[Cavern for a King]] feature dark sublevels, yet the warning about not having the Headlamp equipped will not appear.
*The menu for any left behind [[Flarlic]]s in ''Pikmin 4'' states "Not all Onions have been collected", despite the fact that regular Onions cannot be found in caves.
**Flarlics are classified as Onions in the game, so this menu is not incorrect.

==See also==
*[[Area selection menu]]
*[[Mission Mode]]
*[[Radar]]

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