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In the main series, the game calculates which path the Pikmin should take by examining all possible paths that reach the destination, and discarding those that are blocked. A path is considered blocked if a bridge within is unbuilt, if an uncleared [[gate]] is in the way, or if any other [[obstacle]] is blocking the path. In the case of multiple possible paths, the shortest one is picked. If the only available path is blocked, the Pikmin will follow it as far as they can, until they reach the obstacle, where they will move around in a small circle, waiting for it to be cleared. | In the main series, the game calculates which path the Pikmin should take by examining all possible paths that reach the destination, and discarding those that are blocked. A path is considered blocked if a bridge within is unbuilt, if an uncleared [[gate]] is in the way, or if any other [[obstacle]] is blocking the path. In the case of multiple possible paths, the shortest one is picked. If the only available path is blocked, the Pikmin will follow it as far as they can, until they reach the obstacle, where they will move around in a small circle, waiting for it to be cleared. | ||
The paths in-game are consisted of interconnected waypoints forming a {{w|Graph (mathematics)|graph}}. These points are not visible to the player, nor are the paths in-between. Whenever the Pikmin begin carrying an object, they move to the nearest waypoint on the map. Once there, they follow the calculated path, walking in a straight line from waypoint to waypoint, until they reach their destination. Should the closest waypoint be on the other side of | The paths in-game are consisted of interconnected waypoints forming a {{w|Graph (mathematics)|graph}}. These points are not visible to the player, nor are the paths in-between. Whenever the Pikmin begin carrying an object, they move to the nearest waypoint on the map. Once there, they follow the calculated path, walking in a straight line from waypoint to waypoint, until they reach their destination. Should the closest waypoint be on the other side of a wall, the Pikmin will attempt to go for it regardless. This can lead to them getting stuck behind the wall; see [[#Oversights|oversights]]. | ||
Once Pikmin begin | Once Pikmin begin to carry an object, they will decide on their path and stick to it, even if a shorter path becomes available while they are carrying. Pikmin only re-calculate their path if the load is dropped or (in ''Pikmin'' or ''Pikmin 2'') if the carrying speed changes. In ''Pikmin 4'', Pikmin are instead aware of route updates and will change their path immediately. | ||
In ''Pikmin 3'', if only [[Blue Pikmin]] are carrying an object on a path that has crossed or will cross water, only Blue or [[Winged Pikmin]] can join them. This limit is to prevent Pikmin drowning through that path, but it can decrease efficiency if Blue Pikmin are scarce. It helps to call back Blue Pikmin carriers and replace them with other types once an object's path is free of water obstacles. | In ''Pikmin 3'', if only [[Blue Pikmin]] are carrying an object on a path that has crossed or will cross water, only Blue or [[Winged Pikmin]] can join them. This limit is to prevent Pikmin drowning through that path, but it can decrease efficiency if Blue Pikmin are scarce. It helps to call back Blue Pikmin carriers and replace them with other types once an object's path is free of water obstacles. | ||