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The following '''glossary''' explains the definition of some words and acronyms used in the [[Pikmin series|series]], the community, and gaming in general (when relevant). Terms that have their own article or redirect to an article will not be in this glossary, so if you cannot find the term you are looking for, try using the [[Special:Search|search feature]]. For a glossary of wiki terms, see [[Help:Glossary|here]]. | |||
The following '''glossary''' explains the definition of some words and acronyms used | |||
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;Artificial intelligence, AI | ;Artificial intelligence, AI | ||
: | :Colloquially refers to the behavior logic of a creatured or entity that is not controlled by the player, like a [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] or [[enemy]]. | ||
;AW | ;AW | ||
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==B== | ==B== | ||
; | ;Base | ||
: | :The area around a [[ship (disambiguation)|ship]] and/or [[Onion]] where Pikmin are generally considered safe. | ||
;Beta | ;Beta | ||
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==C== | ==C== | ||
;Cemu | ;Cemu | ||
:A popular [[#E|emulator]] for [[Wii U]] games. | :A popular [[#E|emulator]] for [[Wii U]] games. | ||
;Citra | |||
:A popular [[#E|emulator]] for [[Nintendo 3DS]] games. | |||
;CPU | ;CPU | ||
:Central Processing Unit. In a computer or console, this is the main brain. In gaming, it could also refer to an [[#A| | :Central Processing Unit. In a computer or console, this is the main brain. In gaming, it could also refer to an [[#A|AI]]-controlled character. | ||
==D== | ==D== | ||
;Despawn | ;Despawn | ||
:Term used in gaming to refer to an object's disappearance from the level or scene. | :Term used in gaming to refer to an object's disappearance from the level or scene. | ||
;Dolphin | ;Dolphin | ||
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;DT | ;DT | ||
:Short for [[Distant Tundra]]. | :Short for [[Distant Tundra]]. | ||
==E== | ==E== | ||
;Emulator | ;Emulator | ||
:A tool that allows users to play console games on a PC, with benefits such as [[Tool-assisted speedrun|gameplay-enhancing tools]] and the ability to examine the game's files and inner workings. | :A tool that allows users to play console games on a PC, with benefits such as [[Tool-assisted speedrun|gameplay-enhancing tools]] and the ability to examine the game's files and inner workings. Popular emulators for Nintendo consoles include [[#D|Dolphin]], [[#C|Cemu]], and [[#C|Citra]]. | ||
;Exploit | ;Exploit | ||
When a player abuses a game mechanic or a [[glitch]] in extreme ways in order to do something not intended by the developers. | :When a player abuses a game mechanic or a [[glitch]] in extreme ways in order to do something not intended by the developers. | ||
==F== | ==F== | ||
;Family | ;Family | ||
:A taxonomic rank above [[#G|genus]] and below order; in ''Pikmin'' and ''Pikmin 2'', animals and plants are categorized in common-name families based on similar evolutionary backgrounds. For example, Bulborbs and their evolutionary derivatives are all categorized in the [[grub-dog family]]. For a list of families, see [[:Category:Families|the families category]]. | :A taxonomic rank above [[#G|genus]] and below order; in ''Pikmin'' and ''Pikmin 2'', animals and plants are categorized in common-name families based on similar evolutionary backgrounds. For example, Bulborbs and their evolutionary derivatives are all categorized in the [[grub-dog family]]. For a list of families, see [[:Category:Families|the families category]]. | ||
;FH, FOH, FoH | ;FH, FOH, FoH | ||
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;FN | ;FN | ||
:Short for [[The Forest Navel]]. | :Short for [[The Forest Navel]]. | ||
;FO | ;FO | ||
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==G== | ==G== | ||
;Game | ;Game over | ||
:When the adventure in the game ends in a failure | :When the adventure in the game ends in a failure. In {{p1}}, the [[Cutscene#Bad ending|bad ending]], which occurs if all 30 days are up and not enough ship parts have been collected, would be considered a game over. In {{p3}}, a game over occurs when the explorers run out of [[juice]], and the player is given the chance to try again from a previous day. | ||
;Genus | ;Genus | ||
:A taxonomic rank above [[#S|species]] and below [[#F|family]], given to members of a family with a common ancestor or similar characteristics. In the ''Pikmin'' series, primarily ''Pikmin 2'' and ''Hey! Pikmin'', this is the first name in the "scientific names" given to enemies and plants, resembling {{w|binomial nomenclature}}. For example, all true Bulborbs belong to the genus ''Oculus''. | :A taxonomic rank above [[#S|species]] and below [[#F|family]], given to members of a family with a common ancestor or similar characteristics. In the ''Pikmin'' series, primarily ''Pikmin 2'' and ''Hey! Pikmin'', this is the first name in the "scientific names" given to enemies and plants, resembling {{w|binomial nomenclature}}. For example, all true Bulborbs belong to the genus ''Oculus''. | ||
;GOH, GoH | ;GOH, GoH | ||
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;Hole | ;Hole | ||
:An | :An entrance to a [[cave]], or an opening that leads to the next sublevel. | ||
==I== | ==I== | ||
;IS | ;IS | ||
:Short for [[The Impact Site]]. | :Short for [[The Impact Site]]. | ||
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==M== | ==M== | ||
;''Melee'' | ;''Melee'' | ||
:Short for ''[[Super Smash Bros. series|Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. | :Short for ''[[Super Smash Bros. series|Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. | ||
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==N== | ==N== | ||
;Nerf | ;Nerf | ||
:A nerf is when something is made worse, compared to a previous version. | :A nerf is when something is made worse, compared to a previous version. | ||
;NOA, NoA | ;NOA, NoA | ||
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;NOJ, NoJ | ;NOJ, NoJ | ||
:Short for [[Nintendo]] of Japan. | :Short for [[Nintendo]] of Japan. | ||
;NPC | ;NPC | ||
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==O== | ==O== | ||
;OST | ;OST | ||
:Acronym that stands for "Official Sound Track". This refers to the collection of [[music]] that plays in a game or other form of media. | :Acronym that stands for "Official Sound Track". This refers to the collection of [[music]] that plays in a game or other form of media. OST is also an abbreviation of [[Olimar's Shipwreck Tale]]. | ||
==P== | ==P== | ||
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;Path-finding, pathfinding | ;Path-finding, pathfinding | ||
:Algorithms to find the (normally shortest) path between point A and B, usually taking into account walls and obstacles. | :Algorithms to find the (normally shortest) path between point A and B, usually taking into account walls and obstacles. | ||
;Player | ;Player | ||
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;PP | ;PP | ||
:Short for [[Perplexing Pool]]. | :Short for [[Perplexing Pool]]. | ||
==Q== | ==Q== | ||
==R== | ==R== | ||
;Remake | ;Remake | ||
:A different version of a game that improves upon the original version. In the ''Pikmin'' series, this would usually be mistaken as the ''[[New Play Control!]]'' games, but they are actually ports. | :A different version of a game that improves upon the original version. In the ''Pikmin'' series, this would usually be mistaken as the ''[[New Play Control!]]'' games, but they are actually ports. | ||
; | ;Reset | ||
: | :The process of shutting a game off and turning it back on. A "soft" reset exists in the GameCube and Wii titles, via a dedicated button in the console proper. | ||
;Respawn | |||
:Term used when something that disappears from play reappears. See also [[#S|spawn]]. | |||
;ROM | ;ROM | ||
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;Run | ;Run | ||
:A ( | :A (usually speedy) playthrough of the game, from start to finish. Used commonly when attempting a [[challenge run]]. | ||
==S== | ==S== | ||
;Screenshot | ;Screenshot | ||
:A photo taken of a game. This is a photo of the game's graphics itself, not of a television or monitor showing the game. For a quick guide on how to take screenshots, see [[Help:Files# | :A photo taken of a game. This is a photo of the game's graphics itself, not of a television or monitor showing the game. For a quick guide on how to take screenshots, see [[Help:Files#Capturing footage|Help:Files]]. | ||
;Series | ;Series | ||
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;SFX | ;SFX | ||
:Abbreviation of "sound effects". | :Abbreviation of "sound effects". | ||
;Snapshot | ;Snapshot | ||
:See [[#S|screenshot]]. | :See [[#S|screenshot]]. | ||
;Spawn | ;Spawn | ||
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;Species | ;Species | ||
:A basic taxonomic rank, given to one specific member of a [[#G|genus]]. In the ''Pikmin'' series, primarily ''Pikmin 2'', this is the second name in the "scientific names" given to enemies and plants, resembling {{w|binomial nomenclature}}. In three-name nomenclatures, the third name is a subspecies used for further classification; for example, a [[Red Bulborb]] is a subspecies (''russus'') of the species ''kageyamii''. | :A basic taxonomic rank, given to one specific member of a [[#G|genus]]. In the ''Pikmin'' series, primarily ''Pikmin 2'', this is the second name in the "scientific names" given to enemies and plants, resembling {{w|binomial nomenclature}}. In three-name nomenclatures, the third name is a subspecies used for further classification; for example, a [[Bulborb|Red Bulborb]] is a subspecies (''russus'') of the species ''kageyamii''. | ||
;Spin-off, spinoff | ;Spin-off, spinoff | ||
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;SSBU | ;SSBU | ||
:Short for ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. | :Short for ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. | ||
==T== | ==T== | ||
;TDS | ;TDS | ||
:Short for [[The Distant Spring]]. | :Short for [[The Distant Spring]]. | ||
;TFH, TFOH, TFoH | ;TFH, TFOH, TFoH | ||
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;TFT | ;TFT | ||
:Short for [[The Final Trial]]. | :Short for [[The Final Trial]]. | ||
;TIS | ;TIS | ||
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==U== | ==U== | ||
;Ultimate | |||
:Short for {{ssbu}}. | |||
;Unlockable | ;Unlockable | ||
:Content in a game that is not available to the player from the start. The player must first do some things before that content can be unlocked and made available. | :Content in a game that is not available to the player from the start. The player must first do some things before that content can be unlocked and made available. | ||
==V== | ==V== | ||
;VOR, VoR | ;VOR, VoR | ||
:Short for [[Valley of Repose]]. | :Short for [[Valley of Repose]]. | ||
==W== | ==W== | ||
;WW | ;WW | ||
:Short for [[Wistful Wild]]. | :Short for [[Wistful Wild]]. | ||
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==Z== | ==Z== | ||
[[Category:Community]] | [[Category:Community]] |
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