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Due to the way '''[[carrying]]''' works in the [[Pikmin (series)|''Pikmin'' games]], there are some circumstances in which [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] will follow the incorrect waypoint, and take the incorrect path, often getting stuck. Ideally, the waypoints are organized in such a manner that for any given spot in the map, the Pikmin will find their way into the main carrying path graph, and from there on out, reach their destination. This is hard to achieve however, as there are multiple situations in which it's next to impossible to predict the Pikmin's behavior. Should the closest waypoint be situated on the other side of the wall, that is the one the Pikmin shall take, regardless of succeeding in reaching it or not. Interestingly, in ''Pikmin 2'', if the Pikmin fail to reach the closest waypoint after a while, they will sometimes head for the second-closest waypoint instead.

At times, the placement of the waypoints might not take into account the structure of an [[obstacle]]. While path decisions do take into account the existence of obstacles, and whether they are cleared or not, their geometry is not. This can lead to Pikmin attempting to follow a path, but be impeded by the wall of a bridge, or its underside.

The following is a collection of discovered oversights. These are found by examining the carrying paths from the in-game files, and noticing any situations that could lead to carrying problems. In addition, some of these oversights are also found by attempting to make Pikmin begin carrying objects (most commonly a [[lie down|lying]] [[leader]]) in unusual places, such as under or over a built bridge, in an section with closed-in walls, or next to a wall that has a known path on the other side.

*To the Northeast of the landing site, there is a small ledge next to a [[gate]] on a lake. By placing a Pikmin where the [[Horsetail]] is at, and [[Lie down|lying down]] slightly to the Northwest of the Pikmin, it's possible for it to grab the leader, and climb up the ledge. If the Pikmin gets stuck on the wall, try a slightly different location. Once on top of the ledge, it is possible to wake up and access the [[Bulblax Kingdom]], the [[Chance Totem]] and the [[ultra-bitter spray|ultra-bitter]] berry [[Burgeoning Spiderwort]] without the need for [[Blue Pikmin]] {{cite youtube|b4BR-z2Hpuc YouTube video] showing a Pikmin carrying Captain Olimar up the ultra-bitter berry Burgeoning Spiderwort ledge</ref>. This exploit happens because the Pikmin attempts to carry the leader towards the nearest waypoint, located atop the ledge.