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[[File:P3 KopPad Exploration Notes icon.png|right|thumb|The data file icon on the [[KopPad]].]] | [[File:P3 KopPad Exploration Notes icon.png|right|thumb|The data file icon on the [[KopPad]].]] | ||
{{otheruses|the ''Pikmin 3'' item|the persistence of a playthrough's progress|saved game}} | {{otheruses|the ''Pikmin 3'' item|the persistence of a playthrough's progress|saved game}} | ||
'''Data files''' are collectibles scattered around the surface of [[PNF-404]] in | '''Data files''' are collectibles scattered around the surface of [[PNF-404]] in {{p3}}. They appear as glowing yellow {{w|Secure Digital|SD cards}} that float in place. Data files may contain text and/or images, and there are 120 of them in all. There are 88 that must be physically picked up and 11 more received by doing certain optional tasks (such as collecting a spacesuit [[upgrade]]). The remaining 21 are automatically obtained during progress through the main story. | ||
Once one has been collected, it disappears from its spot, and is added to the [[Exploration Notes]] menu on the [[KopPad]]. This app is unlocked | Once one has been collected, it disappears from its spot, and is added to the [[Exploration Notes]] menu on the [[KopPad]]. This app is unlocked upon finding the KopPad, and keeps a collection of all obtained data files. When the active [[leader]] touches a data file, a brief [[cutscene]] takes place, where the gameplay pauses, the leader is seen celebrating, and the data file is opened automatically. If, however, an inactive leader touches a data file, the object will still be collected, but the gameplay will not pause, nor will the file be opened – instead, the leader in question will announce they have found a data file. In the Hard and Ultra-Spicy [[Difficulty|difficulties]] in ''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'', the cutscene does not take place for most data files, though some still have it. | ||
Data files seem to be the medium in which [[Captain Olimar]] stores his notes in {{hp}}. This is because the button that brings the player to [[Hey! Pikmin logs|the logs]] is a data file. | Data files seem to be the medium in which [[Captain Olimar]] stores his notes in {{hp}}. This is because the button that brings the player to [[Hey! Pikmin logs|the logs]] is a data file. | ||
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Some data files are not made by Captain Olimar however; at least not apparently. Some data files are obtained automatically by reaching certain points in the game, and merely explain some gameplay elements important exclusively to the player. In addition, a category of secret memos exists that is only useful outside of the game itself. | Some data files are not made by Captain Olimar however; at least not apparently. Some data files are obtained automatically by reaching certain points in the game, and merely explain some gameplay elements important exclusively to the player. In addition, a category of secret memos exists that is only useful outside of the game itself. | ||
Data files do not alter gameplay when collected, with one exception: the data file found behind the [[crystal wall]] next to the landing side in the [[Garden of Hope]] unlocks the [[Go Here!]] mechanic. | Data files do not alter gameplay when collected, with one exception in the original ''Pikmin 3'': the data file found behind the [[crystal wall]] next to the landing side in the [[Garden of Hope]] unlocks the [[Go Here!]] mechanic. | ||
==Categories== | ==Categories== | ||
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===Other=== | ===Other=== | ||
{{Main|Secret Files}} | {{Main|Secret Files}} | ||
[[File:P3 Exploration Notes Other icon.png|24px]] This group holds nothing but pictures of Pikmin holding various numbers. There are two per area, and entering the code they form on a Wii U exclusive website allows the player to view video logs of Captain Olimar's journey during ''Pikmin 3''. | [[File:P3 Exploration Notes Other icon.png|24px]] This group holds nothing but pictures of Pikmin holding various numbers. There are two per area, and entering the code they form on a Wii U exclusive website allows the player to view video logs of Captain Olimar's journey during the story of ''Pikmin 3''. These are exclusive to the original Wii U release of the game. | ||
===Olimar's Log Vol. 2=== | ===Olimar's Log Vol. 2=== | ||
{{Main|Olimar's Log Vol. 2 (Exploration Notes)|t1=Olimar's Log Vol. 2}} | {{Main|Olimar's Log Vol. 2 (Exploration Notes)|t1=Olimar's Log Vol. 2}} | ||
[[File:P3 Exploration Notes Olimar's Log icon.png|24px]] This group contains more logs from Olimar, as well as other characters such as [[The President]] and [[Olimar's | [[File:P3 Exploration Notes Olimar's Log icon.png|24px]] This group contains more logs from Olimar, as well as other characters such as [[The President]] and [[Olimar's daughter]]. These are exclusive to {{p3d}}, taking the place of the [[Secret Files]]. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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GoldenTab.png|Brittany and some [[Yellow Pikmin]] coming across a data file. | GoldenTab.png|Brittany and some [[Yellow Pikmin]] coming across a data file. | ||
DataFile.jpg|A data file found in a body of water. | DataFile.jpg|A data file found in a body of water. | ||
BulborbDataFile1.jpg|An example of the content of a data file. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||