User Info: DMZapp DMZapp 4 years ago #1 LEGAL DISCLAIMER

I, DMZAPP (hereafter referred to as "DMZapp", "I", "my", and all first person pronouns), permanently & irrevocably give up any & all rights to NINTENDO CO LTD (referred to afterwards in this disclaimer as "Nintendo", "them" and "they") and others they wish to bequeath these rights to regarding MY IDEAS FOR A PAPER JAM REWRITE, as well as any further post I personally make in this topic. I also give up any & all rights to Nintendo regarding doctored images I personally link to in this topic, as well as the ideas the images convey. All loopholes which could allow me to circumvent the intention of this disclaimer (TO GIVE NINTENDO THE RIGHTS TO NEW IDEAS REGARDING MARIO & LUIGI: PAPER JAM SO THEY AREN'T LOCKED OUT OF SELECT PARTS OF THEIR OWN FRANCHISE) are closed.

END LEGAL DISCLAIMER

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READER WARNING

While an alternate take on Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam, you may be able to guess the nature of what got changed, as well as the gist of what stayed the same. If you don't wish to be spoiled, PLAY THROUGH THE ACTUAL MARIO & LUIGI: PAPER JAM GAME BEFORE PROCEEDING.

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As many people know, Luigi once fell for hours. And that's kind of weird.



As many people also know, while Nintendo 3DS game Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam is an incredibly polished game in many ways, there's one sticking point about it. Namely, the only characters originating from the RPGs are Starlow and (a different) Tower Power Pokey. (Thankfully, not Kersti.) Instead, the game decided to focus on the main series only.



While the game seems to breathe the main series characters as though they were air, I must point out this was supposed to be a crossover with Paper Mario. Therefore, I decided to do a rewrite of Paper Jam. This rewrite brings back a few RPG original heroes, villains and others.



To assuage certain concerns, other than missions, this won't be just "Oh, there's a character! Oh, there's a character! Oh, there's a character!" Truth be told, the story of the actual game had little wriggle room. Even if I hadn't placed certain rules on myself, it would be hard to imagine a radically different Paper Jam. (Other than, of course, a different game. But that's another topic).



Also, I did two other Paper Mario related topics on this site before. This time, however, to make it extra special (and so certain details sink in more), I'm going the extra mile. I've altered several images to convey the rewritten scenarios. It took a while, and there was a lot of background brushing. I even drew up a few new sprites when required ones didn't exist. In the end, it was worth it. (I especially like the work I did with the third-to-last area.) While there isn't a picture for every single thing, the point should still get across.



Keep in mind, this is only my take on a Paper Jam redo. Others have their own equal ideas on what RPG characters to include in a M&L/Paper Mario crossover.



Now, the reason why that disconcerting legal disclaimer is there? Well, it's to prevent accidentally mucking Nintendo over, in ways like these...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marion_Zimmer_Bradley#Literary_career (CTRL + F "For many years, Bradley")

http://www.sonicstadium.org/2011/11/vocals-dropped-for-sonic-cd-ports-soundtrack/

http://www.mariowiki.com/geno#Trivia



I'll be back within 16 hours. When that time arrives, I'll post some other gameplay changes. Of course, I'll even discuss how the new first visit to Sunbeam Plains differs from the official version.

Until then, here's some re-revised box-art.

http://i.imgur.com/MOYqADv.jpg https://youtu.be/CxlBmJdtMVA

"EeeeeEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!" ---While an alternate take on Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam, you may be able to guess the nature of what got changed, as well as the gist of what stayed the same.---As many people know, Luigi once fell for hours. And that's kind of weird.As many people also know, while Nintendo 3DS gameis an incredibly polished game in many ways, there's one sticking point about it. Namely, the only characters originating from the RPGs are Starlow and (a different) Tower Power Pokey. (Thankfully, not Kersti.) Instead, the game decided to focus on the main series only.While the game seems to breathe the main series characters as though they were air, I must point out this was supposed to be a crossover with Paper Mario. Therefore, I decided to do a rewrite of Paper Jam. This rewrite brings back a few RPG original heroes, villains and others.To assuage certain concerns, other than missions, this won't be just "Oh, there's a character! Oh, there's a character! Oh, there's a character!" Truth be told, the story of the actual game had little wriggle room. Even if I hadn't placed certain rules on myself, it would be hard to imagine a radically different Paper Jam. (Other than, of course, a different game. But that's another topic).Also, I did two other Paper Mario related topics on this site before. This time, however, to make it extra special (and so certain details sink in more), I'm going the extra mile. I've altered several images to convey the rewritten scenarios. It took a while, and there was a lot of background brushing. I even drew up a few new sprites when required ones didn't exist. In the end, it was worth it. (I especially like the work I did with the third-to-last area.) While there isn't a picture for every single thing, the point should still get across.Keep in mind, this is only my take on a Paper Jam redo. Others have their own equal ideas on what RPG characters to include in a M&L/Paper Mario crossover.Now, the reason why that disconcerting legal disclaimer is there? Well, it's to prevent accidentally mucking Nintendo over, in ways like these...https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marion_Zimmer_Bradley#Literary_career (CTRL + F "For many years, Bradley")http://www.sonicstadium.org/2011/11/vocals-dropped-for-sonic-cd-ports-soundtrack/http://www.mariowiki.com/geno#TriviaI'll be back within 16 hours. When that time arrives, I'll post some other gameplay changes. Of course, I'll even discuss how the new first visit to Sunbeam Plains differs from the official version.Until then, here's some re-revised box-art.http://i.imgur.com/MOYqADv.jpg

User Info: DMZapp DMZapp (Topic Creator) 4 years ago #2 Basic Changes

-As said before, there's more RPG original characters. They get added where the story demands it. Sometimes, the RPG veterans even replace less popular/nonsensical character and enemy choices... that is, if they don't replace non-characters/generics. That said, due to the results of a poll, as well as some poll promises, several main series characters are saved from elimination.

-Paper Toads are not the only friendly species that left the book. There are five Paper species spread across the Mushroom Kingdom. For example, Paper Toads are the captives of Sunbeam Plains.

-Every species has at least 3 cameos.



Field Gameplay Changes

-Dashing is slightly migitated. When the Bros icons are on the Hammer page, they can dash without jumping first. That said, you still can jump with the bros. even on the hammer page, until they stop running. Also, the original jump-then-rev method on page 1 is still around.

-With the exception of Trio and Duo hammer, field Trio moves don't take up their own command pages. Instead, they share a page together, and can be activated with one button. Therefore, the command pages are as follows, going Mario-Luigi-Paper Mario:

PAGE 1: Jump, Jump, Jump

PAGE 2: Hammer, Double Hammer, Trio Hammer

PAGE 3: Trio Reach, Trio Drill, Trio Airplane

-While page 2's team hammer moves can indeed be triggered with one button, the classic method (A>B>Y) is also available. Using the old method is faster than using the solo buttons. Meanwhile, the solo buttons are equal in speed to the original game's.

-The start-up of all Page 3 commands have been slightly sped up on Paper Mario's end.



Papercraft Battle Changes

-Camera turning settings have been drastically altered. Instead of pressing the L Button once to temporarily centre the camera, there's three different camera settings.

--Auto-Front always stays behind the player's Papercraft, or behind where they're tumbling (to prevent disorientation).

--Loose stays looking in a given direction when toggled.

--Lock-On locks on to the nearest enemy when originally toggled. After destroying that enemy, it locks onto the next nearest enemy. If no enemies are present, the camera reverts to Loose.



Other Changes

-At select points in the game, guest characters join the bros as a CPU ally. While they don't show up on the field, they do in cutscenes and battle.

-In battle, each guest has one (or two) solo moves, as well as one type of standard item. They also may have one imitation of a Bros or Trio Attack. However, guests tend to be weaker in battle, to prevent the player over-relying on them. They'll be detailed as this topic continues...

-The paper sound effects are slightly softer and quieter, to make them less grating/in-your-face.

Specifically, there's less of a "crinkling" sound and more of a "page turning" one. https://youtu.be/CxlBmJdtMVA

"EeeeeEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!" -As said before, there's. They get added where the story demands it. Sometimes, the RPG veterans even replace less popular/nonsensical character and enemy choices... that is, if they don't replace non-characters/generics. That said, due to the results of a poll, as well as some poll promises, several main series characters are saved from elimination.-Paper Toads are not the only friendly species that left the book. There arespread across the Mushroom Kingdom. For example, Paper Toads are the captives of Sunbeam Plains.-Every species has at least 3 cameos.is slightly migitated. When the Bros icons are on the Hammer page, they can dash without jumping first. That said, you still can jump with the bros. even on the hammer page, until they stop running. Also, the original jump-then-rev method on page 1 is still around.-With the exception of Trio and Duo hammer, field Trio moves don't take up their own command pages. Instead, they share a page together, and can be activated with one button. Therefore, the command pages are as follows, going Mario-Luigi-Paper Mario:PAGE 1: Jump, Jump, JumpPAGE 2: Hammer, Double Hammer, Trio HammerPAGE 3: Trio Reach, Trio Drill, Trio Airplane-While page 2's team hammer moves can indeed be triggered with one button, the classic method (A>B>Y) is also available. Using the old method is faster than using the solo buttons. Meanwhile, the solo buttons are equal in speed to the original game's.-The start-up of all Page 3 commands have been slightly sped up on Paper Mario's end.have been drastically altered. Instead of pressing the L Button once to temporarily centre the camera, there's three different camera settings.--always stays behind the player's Papercraft, or behind where they're tumbling (to prevent disorientation).--stays looking in a given direction when toggled.--locks on to the nearest enemy when originally toggled. After destroying that enemy, it locks onto the next nearest enemy. If no enemies are present, the camera reverts to Loose.-At select points in the game,. While they don't show up on the field, they do in cutscenes and battle.one (or two) solo moves, as well as one type of standard item. They also may have one imitation of a Bros or Trio Attack. However, guests tend to be weaker in battle, to prevent the player over-relying on them. They'll be detailed as this topic continues...-Theare slightly softer and quieter, to make them less grating/in-your-face.Specifically, there's less of a "crinkling" sound and more of a "page turning" one.

User Info: DMZapp DMZapp (Topic Creator) 4 years ago #3 LEVEL AND STORY CHANGES

Overall

-In all regions of the world besides Sunbeam Plains, all mentions of Paper Toads are replaced with whatever Paper species needs to be rescued from there. Also, when Paper captives are referred to as a whole (not just Toads), it's whatever makes sense for the speaker to say. "Paper citizens","Paper rescuees","Paper people","Paper guys" and many others come to mind.

-The only exception to this is when semantics would hurt a joke. The "obvious foreshadowing door" bit in a certain underground jail comes to mind.



Intro: Peach's Castle

Story

-The hole creating the wind draft is big enough for something medium sized to crawl through.

-As such, Luigi doesn't find a Squeaker lying in wait to prey upon his poor mustache. Instead, he finds something infinitely eviler, something that will gaze into your soul, something that shouldn't be there...an Ice Snifit. http://i.imgur.com/XRZzKur.jpg

-Just before the Ice Snifit grabs the book, it opens and shoots out it's expanded contents. http://i.imgur.com/6g8DMNh.jpg

--Fearful, the Ice Snifit runs for its life, back into the same hole.

-The Glacier Paper Toads are replaced with Paper Bumpties. As such, the normal Toads' dialogue is altered where necessary.

-Paper Peach interjects when Starlow mentions Star Sprites.

PAPER PEACH: The Star Spirits?

STARLOW: Uh, no. The Star Sprites. Why?

PAPER PEACH: We have something like that back home. I know you'll be as helpful as they were, Starlow.



Gameplay

-No gameplay changes. https://youtu.be/CxlBmJdtMVA

"EeeeeEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!" -In all regions of the world besides Sunbeam Plains, all mentions of Paper Toads are replaced with whatever Paper species needs to be rescued from there. Also, when Paper captives are referred to as a whole (not just Toads), it's whatever makes sense for the speaker to say. "Paper citizens","Paper rescuees","Paper people","Paper guys" and many others come to mind.-The only exception to this is when semantics would hurt a joke. The "obvious foreshadowing door" bit in a certain underground jail comes to mind.-The hole creating the wind draft is big enough for something medium sized to crawl through.-As such, Luigi doesn't find a Squeaker lying in wait to prey upon his poor mustache. Instead, he finds something infinitely eviler, something that will gaze into your soul, something that shouldn't be there...an Ice Snifit. http://i.imgur.com/XRZzKur.jpg-Just before the Ice Snifit grabs the book, it opens and shoots out it's expanded contents. http://i.imgur.com/6g8DMNh.jpg--Fearful, the Ice Snifit runs for its life, back into the same hole.-The Glacier Paper Toads are replaced with Paper Bumpties. As such, the normal Toads' dialogue is altered where necessary.-Paper Peach interjects when Starlow mentions Star Sprites.PAPER PEACH: The Star Spirits?STARLOW: Uh, no. The Star Sprites. Why?PAPER PEACH: We have something like that back home. I know you'll be as helpful as they were, Starlow.-No gameplay changes.

User Info: DMZapp DMZapp (Topic Creator) 4 years ago #4 Area 1, Visit 1: Sunbeam Plains

Story

-There's a little more to Kamek's conversation with the Goomba as the two Bowsers fight.

GOOMBA: There's a flurry of flat people and minions pouring down all over the Mushroom Kingdom!

KAMEK: Say what now?

GOOMBA: A whole mess of Paper things came flying out of Peach's Castle!

KAMEK: This is all starting to make some sense. Many have heard about a book holding a parallel world within its pages. I gave up hunting for it a long time ago. I thought it was just the stuff of legend … But based on what you’ve told me… (The conversation and cutscene continue as they originally did, including the Bowser Jr.s) http://i.imgur.com/fCyXHP3.jpg

-Everything between that cutscene and before the Papercraft battle is mostly the same. This includes the Bowsers kidnapping the Princesses, the meeting with Paper Mario, the Papercraft Goomba obstruction, and rescuing the required number of Paper captives.

-Regarding cutscenes with changed wording on the Paper captives...

TOADETTE: But you know who's great at manual labour? Paper people! http://i.imgur.com/94zd2VR.jpg



Gameplay

-Nothing yet.



Area Bestiary Changes

-Paper Koopas get their sunglasses from the first three Paper Mario games back. http://i.imgur.com/4TfTyE2.jpg



Paper People Mission cameos

Tayce T- Paper Toad Hide-and-Seek (replaces shop Toad) http://i.imgur.com/V9AHHAO.jpg

TAYCE T: (upon being found) OH! There's two Marios now! You must like searching as much as I looooove to cook!

Jolene- Paper Toad Hide-and-Seek (replaces fence Toad) http://i.imgur.com/oy24Gu8.jpg

Jolene's dialogue is unchanged from who she's replacing, as it still makes sense for her to say.

The Master- Pursuit Mission (replaces middle Toad) http://i.imgur.com/rusEN4L.jpg

MASTER: (after gathering Toads) Hmmm...while it CAN be difficult traveling like this...we'll manage. https://youtu.be/CxlBmJdtMVA

"EeeeeEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!" -There's a little more to Kamek's conversation with the Goomba as the two Bowsers fight.GOOMBA: There's a flurry of flat people and minions pouring down all over the Mushroom Kingdom!KAMEK: Say what now?GOOMBA: A whole mess of Paper things came flying out of Peach's Castle!KAMEK: This is all starting to make some sense. Many have heard about a book holding a parallel world within its pages. I gave up hunting for it a long time ago. I thought it was just the stuff of legend … But based on what you’ve told me… (The conversation and cutscene continue as they originally did, including the Bowser Jr.s) http://i.imgur.com/fCyXHP3.jpg-Everything between that cutscene and before the Papercraft battle is mostly the same. This includes the Bowsers kidnapping the Princesses, the meeting with Paper Mario, the Papercraft Goomba obstruction, and rescuing the required number of Paper captives.-Regarding cutscenes with changed wording on the Paper captives...TOADETTE: But you know who's great at manual labour? Paper people! http://i.imgur.com/94zd2VR.jpg-Nothing yet.-Paper Koopas get their sunglasses from the first three Paper Mario games back. http://i.imgur.com/4TfTyE2.jpg- Paper Toad Hide-and-Seek (replaces shop Toad) http://i.imgur.com/V9AHHAO.jpgTAYCE T: (upon being found) OH! There's two Marios now! You must like searching as much as I looooove to cook!- Paper Toad Hide-and-Seek (replaces fence Toad) http://i.imgur.com/oy24Gu8.jpgJolene's dialogue is unchanged from who she's replacing, as it still makes sense for her to say.- Pursuit Mission (replaces middle Toad) http://i.imgur.com/rusEN4L.jpgMASTER: (after gathering Toads) Hmmm...while it CAN be difficult traveling like this...we'll manage.

User Info: DMZapp DMZapp (Topic Creator) 4 years ago #5 SBP 1-1 Continued

Story

-After rescuing enough Paper people, but before leaving town, Toadley's nurse comes in. Hmm, something about this conversation looks familiar...

NURSE TOAD: Hey Mario! Paper Mario! Green Mario! Dr. Toadley wants to see you about our paper problem!

Luigi groans, as the four head to the clinic. http://i.imgur.com/6keTphi.jpg

-When the bros. and Toad Nurse get to the door leading to Toadley's office, it's locked.

NURSE TOAD: Of course. He must have started working with his new colleague, in unfolding this mystery. ...sorry, that was just terrible. Hold on one minute.

Nurse Toad knocks on the door.

MERLON: No-one is in the office. Come back another day.

Nurse Toad knocks again.

NURSE TOAD: Excuse me- Dr. Toadley just sent me to find the Ma-

MERLON: I said no-one's home. Come back later.

Nurse Toad gets miffed.

NURSE TOAD: Forget it. You guys can try. I'm done.

Nurse Toad walks away.

Despite Paper Mario's protests, Luigi knocks on the door anyways.

Suddenly, the door bolts open, knocking Luigi on his back.

MERLON: How many times must I say this before-?! Oh, I apologize. It's been so long, Mario. I see you found your real counterpart. Come in, posthaste.

The bros. enter the Clinic, and see Dr. Toadley consulting his crystal ball.

TOADLEY: Did I know you two would be working to solve our current crisis? Yes, I did. Had I foreseen you would meet up with the hero from another world? Of course. And did my equal in wisdom rudely dismiss my nurse? Unfortunately, yes.

MERLON: Now's not the time, good doctor. We must get these three up to speed on the force that brought us to this world.

TOADLEY: OF COURSE!! We have so much to talk about.

The heroes head to the south end of the table.

TOADLEY: Now, we must gaze into the crystal ball. Will it show us what we need to know? Almost all of the time!

MERLON: Almost? Forgive my intrusion, Doctor, but perhaps my field in magic would serve best in this situation.

TOADLEY: An understandable concern, Merlon. That said, is this my crystal ball? Yes it is. So as I was saying-

MERLON: It's fine, good doctor. I can work with alternate crystal balls. It's in my family profession.

TOADLEY: Though a good observation, Merlon, should we really-?

STARLOW: Just use the crystal ball already!!

MERLON, TOADLEY: Sorry.

TOADLEY: Wait! Let us both use our power at the same time!

Both magicians focus their energy on the crystal ball, and everyone sees a vision.

The vision is part of the Doop Doop Dunes opening cutscene. Specifically, part of the close up of Bowser's Castle and both scenes of the Unified Bowser Army's rally. Bowser Jr and Peach's scenes are skipped for now.

TOADLEY: What do we have here? Nothing other than Bowser allying himself with himself, just as he promised. Does the crystal think facing them may hold the answers? It wouldn't be here if it weren't.

MERLON: This is a terrible situation. Mario, Luigi, other Mario, you must rush to Bowser's Castle with all speed! But beware- you face both their forces! Take this crystal ball. With it, we'll magically write new information in your Battle Guide, no matter where you are.

Merlon gives the bros. a Crystal Ball.

MERLON: Now go!

The heroes agree, and they all rush out.

When Merlon turns around, he sees Toadley thinking. http://i.imgur.com/twg8bMu.jpg

MERLON: What troubles you, doctor?

TOADLEY: Does something trouble me? Indeed. Do I think there's more to just why our worlds collided? ...there's a possibility.

-As stated before, Goomboss replaces Megasparkle/crinkle Goomba as Papercraft boss. http://i.imgur.com/q6tjdhu.jpg?1

-The only real change from before is that his mustache gives him more mass to hit you with. However, this can also work in your favor. http://i.imgur.com/dmD64vU.jpg https://youtu.be/CxlBmJdtMVA

"EeeeeEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!" -After rescuing enough Paper people, but before leaving town, Toadley's nurse comes in.NURSE TOAD: Hey Mario! Paper Mario! Green Mario! Dr. Toadley wants to see you about our paper problem!Luigi groans, as the four head to the clinic. http://i.imgur.com/6keTphi.jpg-When the bros. and Toad Nurse get to the door leading to Toadley's office, it's locked.NURSE TOAD: Of course. He must have started working with his new colleague, in unfolding this mystery. ...sorry, that was just terrible. Hold on one minute.Nurse Toad knocks on the door.MERLON: No-one is in the office. Come back another day.Nurse Toad knocks again.NURSE TOAD: Excuse me- Dr. Toadley just sent me to find the Ma-MERLON: I said no-one's home. Come back later.Nurse Toad gets miffed.NURSE TOAD: Forget it. You guys can try. I'm done.Nurse Toad walks away.Despite Paper Mario's protests, Luigi knocks on the door anyways.Suddenly, the door bolts open, knocking Luigi on his back.MERLON: How many times must I say this before-?! Oh, I apologize. It's been so long, Mario. I see you found your real counterpart. Come in, posthaste.The bros. enter the Clinic, and see Dr. Toadley consulting his crystal ball.TOADLEY: Did I know you two would be working to solve our current crisis? Yes, I did. Had I foreseen you would meet up with the hero from another world? Of course. And did my equal in wisdom rudely dismiss my nurse? Unfortunately, yes.MERLON: Now's not the time, good doctor. We must get these three up to speed on the force that brought us to this world.TOADLEY: OF COURSE!! We have so much to talk about.The heroes head to the south end of the table.TOADLEY: Now, we must gaze into the crystal ball. Will it show us what we need to know? Almost all of the time!MERLON: Almost? Forgive my intrusion, Doctor, but perhaps my field in magic would serve best in this situation.TOADLEY: An understandable concern, Merlon. That said, is this my crystal ball? Yes it is. So as I was saying-MERLON: It's fine, good doctor. I can work with alternate crystal balls. It's in my family profession.TOADLEY: Though a good observation, Merlon, should we really-?STARLOW: Just use the crystal ball already!!MERLON, TOADLEY: Sorry.TOADLEY: Wait! Let us both use our power at the same time!Both magicians focus their energy on the crystal ball, and everyone sees a vision.TOADLEY: What do we have here? Nothing other than Bowser allying himself with himself, just as he promised. Does the crystal think facing them may hold the answers? It wouldn't be here if it weren't.MERLON: This is a terrible situation. Mario, Luigi, other Mario, you must rush to Bowser's Castle with all speed! But beware- you face both their forces! Take this crystal ball. With it, we'll magically write new information in your Battle Guide, no matter where you are.Merlon gives the bros. a Crystal Ball.MERLON: Now go!The heroes agree, and they all rush out.When Merlon turns around, he sees Toadley thinking. http://i.imgur.com/twg8bMu.jpgMERLON: What troubles you, doctor?TOADLEY: Does something trouble me? Indeed. Do I think there's more to just why our worlds collided? ...there's a possibility.-As stated before, Goomboss replaces Megasparkle/crinkle Goomba as Papercraft boss. http://i.imgur.com/q6tjdhu.jpg?1-The only real change from before is that his mustache gives him more mass to hit you with. However, this can also work in your favor. http://i.imgur.com/dmD64vU.jpg

User Info: DMZapp DMZapp (Topic Creator) 4 years ago #6 Area 2, Visit 1: Doop Doop Dunes

Story

-Upon entering Doop Doop Dunes, the unused part of the Bowser's Castle cutscene is finally shown. That is, the parts with Bowser Jr and the Princesses.

-This time, someone is spying undetected on all this royalty. That someone...is the diabolical Ice Snifit. http://i.imgur.com/NoRgaYK.jpg

-Neither Giant Pokey nor any version of Tower Power Pokey obstruct the Bros in this telling of the tale. Instead, someone much more infectious to the memory drops in- Smorg. http://i.imgur.com/yO02Hvy.jpg

-The first time the Bros. are in the caves, they decide to leave as usual. However, just before exiting the screen, someone tries to warn them off.

??????????: Who DARES to intrude on my new hideout?! Begone from this place, or face the crippling power of my ancient curse! I'm warning you!

The Mario Bros just look around, wondering who that was.

STARLOW: What...was that.

Paper Mario starts thinking. He then shrugs, as if he doesn't find it important.

STARLOW: I guess you're right. We're not being scared by some old guy failing at a ghost impression!

-A Paper Squeek/Nomadimouse greets the Bros when they arrive at the DDD Toad Town settlement.

SQUEEK: Thank the stars you're here!

A Paper Squeek rushes up to the warp pipe. The bros walk down to meet him.

SQUEEK: You must help us with our crisis! Please, wayward traveler! That fiend, Bowser, sent his minions to capture my brethren! http://i.imgur.com/QJuzEEQ.jpg

Paper Mario turns around to the biotic Bros. They jump in agreement. Paper Mario re-turns around.

SQUEEK: Can I trust you to save them?

Paper Squeek walks to the right.

SQUEEK: Follow me! They cry for help!

-After the mission, the Squeeks are thankful for being rescued.

SQUEEK: You saved us, traveler! Many thanks. http://i.imgur.com/1Fafka0.jpg

STARLOW: That reminds me. There's something you can do to....

(cutscene continues as usual)



Gameplay

-Due to the aforementioned Merlon and Toadley cutscene, some details regarding Battle Guide notes are altered. Now, they're being added via magic, as indicated by flavor text.



Area Bestiary Changes

-Spiny gets replaced with Snifaro.

-Paper Spiny gets replaced with Squig.

--Both enemies show up above the sands. http://i.imgur.com/cp8FKKS.jpg

-Enemies related to Super Paper Mario don't make paper sounds. Instead, they make pixel sounds. Nevertheless, they still have access to Copies.

SNIFARO

-22 HP

-11 EXP

-8 coins

-Attacks

--Snifaro will use their casket as a rocket to attack the bros. If they're right-side up, Mario's their target. Upside-down, it's Luigi time. Sideways, Paper Mario's their man. Jump defense

--Snifaro will sometimes get off it's casket. It will then kick it towards a bro. Pay attack to which foot they use. If they use both, Paper Mario will get hurt. Hammer defense

SQUIG

-18 HP, Copy ability (3)

-8 EXP

-5 coins

-Attacks

--The Squigs will split up and attack all three bros. at once. Jump defense

--The Squigs will jump atop each other. Only hit them when they're about to fire. If you do it too early, they'll fall on their victim. Hammer defense



Paper People Mission cameos

-The first mission in DDD doesn't have any cameos. It's just to get players accustomed to the idea of more than one captive species. http://i.imgur.com/AFVnsMs.jpg

Moustafa- The Stone Prison (the final captive) http://i.imgur.com/wLD0GVd.jpg

Wanderer- Quicksand Rescue (the final captive) http://i.imgur.com/fXqxPjj.jpg https://youtu.be/CxlBmJdtMVA

"EeeeeEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!" -Upon entering Doop Doop Dunes, the unused part of the Bowser's Castle cutscene is finally shown. That is, the parts with Bowser Jr and the Princesses.-This time, someone is spying undetected on all this royalty. That someone...is the diabolical Ice Snifit. http://i.imgur.com/NoRgaYK.jpg-Neither Giant Pokey nor any version of Tower Power Pokey obstruct the Bros in this telling of the tale. Instead, someone much more infectious to the memory drops in- Smorg. http://i.imgur.com/yO02Hvy.jpg-The first time the Bros. are in the caves, they decide to leave as usual. However, just before exiting the screen, someone tries to warn them off.??????????: Who DARES to intrude on my new hideout?! Begone from this place, or face the crippling power of my ancient curse! I'm warning you!The Mario Bros just look around, wondering who that was.STARLOW: What...was that.Paper Mario starts thinking. He then shrugs, as if he doesn't find it important.STARLOW: I guess you're right. We're not being scared by some old guy failing at a ghost impression!-A Paper Squeek/Nomadimouse greets the Bros when they arrive at the DDD Toad Town settlement.SQUEEK: Thank the stars you're here!A Paper Squeek rushes up to the warp pipe. The bros walk down to meet him.SQUEEK: You must help us with our crisis! Please, wayward traveler! That fiend, Bowser, sent his minions to capture my brethren! http://i.imgur.com/QJuzEEQ.jpgPaper Mario turns around to the biotic Bros. They jump in agreement. Paper Mario re-turns around.SQUEEK: Can I trust you to save them?Paper Squeek walks to the right.SQUEEK: Follow me! They cry for help!-After the mission, the Squeeks are thankful for being rescued.SQUEEK: You saved us, traveler! Many thanks. http://i.imgur.com/1Fafka0.jpgSTARLOW: That reminds me. There's something you can do to....-Due to the aforementioned Merlon and Toadley cutscene, some details regarding Battle Guide notes are altered. Now, they're being added via magic, as indicated by flavor text.-Spiny gets replaced with Snifaro.-Paper Spiny gets replaced with Squig.--Both enemies show up above the sands. http://i.imgur.com/cp8FKKS.jpg-Enemies related to Super Paper Mario don't make paper sounds. Instead, they make pixel sounds. Nevertheless, they still have access to Copies.-22 HP-11 EXP-8 coins-Attacks--Snifaro will use their casket as a rocket to attack the bros. If they're right-side up, Mario's their target. Upside-down, it's Luigi time. Sideways, Paper Mario's their man.--Snifaro will sometimes get off it's casket. It will then kick it towards a bro. Pay attack to which foot they use. If they use both, Paper Mario will get hurt.-18 HP, Copy ability (3)-8 EXP-5 coins-Attacks--The Squigs will split up and attack all three bros. at once.--The Squigs will jump atop each other. Only hit them when they're about to fire. If you do it too early, they'll fall on their victim.http://i.imgur.com/AFVnsMs.jpg- The Stone Prison (the final captive) http://i.imgur.com/wLD0GVd.jpg- Quicksand Rescue (the final captive) http://i.imgur.com/fXqxPjj.jpg

User Info: DMZapp DMZapp (Topic Creator) 4 years ago #7 DDD 2-1 Continued

Story

-After placing the Paper Springpad, the voice returns.

??????????: You return?! You fool! Continue walking this path, and your future will trap you in this darkness!

The bros and Starlow look around again.

STARLOW: (sighs) He's going to keep doing this until we stop him...whoever he is. Come on, guys. Let's get this over with.

-After removing enough Smorg segments, the owner of the mysterious voice emerges...Tutankoopa! Paper Mario looks annoyed at seeing him.

TUTANKOOPA: You FAILED to heed my warning! Again! Why couldn't you have run off, like those masked kids?! The scary voice was supposed to-

STARLOW: "Scary voice?" You're as scary as a Mini-Goomba in Giant Land! You couldn't creep out a Boo, even if you looked at it! What I'm trying to say is- you're the least threatening thing I've ever seen!

TUTANKOOPA: ...Is that so? Oh, Smorgy! Dinner's ready!

The Smorg mass forms together.

TUTANKOOPA: Today's serving... three annoying plumbers and their beach ball. Sic em, boy!

-After Smorg is destroyed, Tutankoopa is, to put it charitably, incredibly angry.

STARLOW: And that's that! Good work, team!

TUTANKOOPA: Smorgy! NO! You rude jerks won't get away with this!

Tutankoopa runs off like a little kid.

TUTANKOOPA: I'll be back in five minutes! And I won't be alone!

Tutankoopa completely vanishes.

STARLOW: Ah, he's nothing but air in a blimp. I bet we'll never see him again. Anyway, let's hurry to Bowser's Castle! The princesses need our help!



Gameplay

-On the subject of Smorg, using the sibling hammer moves sends 3 out with Double, or 6 with Trio. There's 12 Mini-Smorgs to swat.



Area Bestiary Changes

-As said before, Smorg replaces the Pokeys as the boss of this place. However, he's not alone, as Tutankoopa gives him moral support.

BOSS TIME! SMORG

-36 HP (black masses), 250 HP (red mass)

-250 EXP

-170 coins

-Attacking Smorg's black masses puts them out of commission for 2 turns.

-Attacks

--Smorg's black mass rolls into a big ball. Hammer defense

--Smorg sends 4-6 of his black pieces off screen. They then come back on, and Smorg bats them towards the bros. The victim on how far back Smorg holds his bat arm. Hammer defense http://i.imgur.com/728EYpk.jpg

--Smorg uses a black mass to whip in the bros' area. He may even attack above them instead.Jump defense

--When the red mass has only 100 HP left, it chases after the bros. It uses the black mass as whips to attack below and above Mario and Luigi. This means Paper Mario must also avoid getting hit. Running http://i.imgur.com/HRoMA4n.jpg

--When the black masses are down, Tutankoopa will sometimes summon a Chain Chomp above the bros. If it hits, it dazes or crumples them for a turn. By hitting it, though, it hits Smorg's red mass instead. Hammer defense https://youtu.be/CxlBmJdtMVA

"EeeeeEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!" -After placing the Paper Springpad, the voice returns.??????????: You return?! You fool! Continue walking this path, and your future will trap you in this darkness!The bros and Starlow look around again.STARLOW: (sighs) He's going to keep doing this until we stop him...whoever he is. Come on, guys. Let's get this over with.-After removing enough Smorg segments, the owner of the mysterious voice emerges...! Paper Mario looks annoyed at seeing him.TUTANKOOPA: You FAILED to heed my warning! Again! Why couldn't you have run off, like those masked kids?! The scary voice was supposed to-STARLOW: "Scary voice?" You're as scary as a Mini-Goomba in Giant Land! You couldn't creep out a Boo, even if you looked at it! What I'm trying to say is- you're the least threatening thing I've ever seen!TUTANKOOPA: ...Is that so? Oh, Smorgy! Dinner's ready!The Smorg mass forms together.TUTANKOOPA: Today's serving... three annoying plumbers and their beach ball. Sic em, boy!-After Smorg is destroyed, Tutankoopa is, to put it charitably, incredibly angry.STARLOW: And that's that! Good work, team!TUTANKOOPA: Smorgy! NO! You rude jerks won't get away with this!Tutankoopa runs off like a little kid.TUTANKOOPA: I'll be back in five minutes! And I won't be alone!Tutankoopa completely vanishes.STARLOW: Ah, he's nothing but air in a blimp. I bet we'll never see him again. Anyway, let's hurry to Bowser's Castle! The princesses need our help!-On the subject of Smorg, using the sibling hammer moves sends 3 out with Double, or 6 with Trio. There's 12 Mini-Smorgs to swat.-As said before, Smorg replaces the Pokeys as the boss of this place. However, he's not alone, as Tutankoopa gives him moral support.-36 HP (black masses), 250 HP (red mass)-250 EXP-170 coins-Attacking Smorg's black masses puts them out of commission for 2 turns.-Attacks--Smorg's black mass rolls into a big ball.--Smorg sends 4-6 of his black pieces off screen. They then come back on, and Smorg bats them towards the bros. The victim on how far back Smorg holds his bat arm.http://i.imgur.com/728EYpk.jpg--Smorg uses a black mass to whip in the bros' area. He may even attack above them instead.--When the red mass has only 100 HP left, it chases after the bros. It uses the black mass as whips to attack below and above Mario and Luigi. This means Paper Mario must also avoid getting hit.http://i.imgur.com/HRoMA4n.jpg--When the black masses are down, Tutankoopa will sometimes summon a Chain Chomp above the bros. If it hits, it dazes or crumples them for a turn. By hitting it, though, it hits Smorg's red mass instead.

User Info: DMZapp DMZapp (Topic Creator) 4 years ago #8 DDD 2-1 Continued

Story

-Unlike the previous version of the story, the Kamek's don't have a Papercraft with them at the moment. Instead, they're scouring the desert for more materials. However, they're puzzled at the lack of durable material, like someone else was here.

-In addition, they're looking at blueprints of their masterpiece.

-After finishing their insults at each other, the following happens.

PAPER KAMEK: Sorry, but I can't hear anything through that big, floppy mouth of your-

The ground starts shaking under the Magikoopas.

From the ground emerges a very different Papercraft- Papercraft Stone Chomp, with Tutankoopa aboard! http://i.imgur.com/5UCMCaD.jpg

TUTANKOOPA: You know, fools, I can hear when I'm being made fun of! I'll show you who's full of hot air with my own masterpiece! Go, my faithful servant!

TOAD: Mario!

The Marios turn around.

The cutscene proceeds as usual, with the exception of the Kameks.

PAPER KAMEK: Either he ends their game, or we end his service.

-After the battle, Tutankoopa is steamed.

TUTANKOOPA: STOP DESTROYING MY PETS! That's it- I'm done playing nice! Put up your dukes and-

PAPER KAMEK: TUTANKOOPA! How dare you waste valuable material on that simplistic thing! YOU MADE US LOOK FOOLISH!

TUTANKOOPA: Uh oh.

Paper Kamek picks up Tutankoopa with magic shapes.

PAPER KAMEK: You failed us for the last time, pharaoh! Perhaps you're better at being imprisoned, rather than building or leading!

Paper Kamek teleports Tutankoopa away. http://i.imgur.com/ItAjKBz.jpg

KAMEK: What a useless minion! Our Papercraft would have mopped the floor with theirs, no matter how much uglier it is! Let's go! We need to think of a new strategy!

Kamek flies off.

PAPER KAMEK: Was the ugly part really necessary?!

Paper Kamek also flies off.



Area Bestiary Changes

PAPERCRAFT BATTLE! PAPERCRAFT STONE CHOMP

-Papercraft Stone Chomp usually has mini Stone Chomps guarding it. Therefore, PPC Luigi must jump above, dazing the beast. http://i.imgur.com/igCL9PB.jpg

-This time, instead of teleporting, PPC Stone Chomp revs up on Tutankoopa's command. He then dashes really fast, too much to just walk out of the way. You must jump over this, too!

-Due to his rollier shape, PPC Stone Chomp can't be knocked backwards. Instead, he must be rammed from the side. https://youtu.be/CxlBmJdtMVA

"EeeeeEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!" -Unlike the previous version of the story, the Kamek's don't have a Papercraft with them at the moment. Instead, they're scouring the desert for more materials. However, they're puzzled at the lack of durable material, like someone else was here.-In addition, they're looking at blueprints of their masterpiece.-After finishing their insults at each other, the following happens.PAPER KAMEK: Sorry, but I can't hear anything through that big, floppy mouth of your-The ground starts shaking under the Magikoopas.From the ground emerges a very different Papercraft- Papercraft Stone Chomp, with Tutankoopa aboard! http://i.imgur.com/5UCMCaD.jpgTUTANKOOPA: You know, fools, I can hear when I'm being made fun of! I'll show you who's full of hot air with my own masterpiece! Go, my faithful servant!TOAD: Mario!The Marios turn around.PAPER KAMEK: Either he ends their game, or we end his service.-After the battle, Tutankoopa is steamed.TUTANKOOPA: STOP DESTROYING MY PETS! That's it- I'm done playing nice! Put up your dukes and-PAPER KAMEK: TUTANKOOPA! How dare you waste valuable material on that simplistic thing! YOU MADE US LOOK FOOLISH!TUTANKOOPA: Uh oh.Paper Kamek picks up Tutankoopa with magic shapes.PAPER KAMEK: You failed us for the last time, pharaoh! Perhaps you're better at being imprisoned, rather than building or leading!Paper Kamek teleports Tutankoopa away. http://i.imgur.com/ItAjKBz.jpgKAMEK: What a useless minion! Our Papercraft would have mopped the floor with theirs, no matter how much uglier it is!-Papercraft Stone Chomp usually has mini Stone Chomps guarding it. Therefore, PPC Luigi must jump above, dazing the beast. http://i.imgur.com/igCL9PB.jpg-This time, instead of teleporting, PPC Stone Chomp revs up on Tutankoopa's command. He then dashes really fast, too much to just walk out of the way. You must jump over this, too!-Due to his rollier shape, PPC Stone Chomp can't be knocked backwards. Instead, he must be rammed from the side.

User Info: DMZapp DMZapp (Topic Creator) 4 years ago #9 MERLON/TOADLEY MESSAGES

-Here's the new messages for when a new note is unlocked in the Battle Guide. The game cycles through these messages.

Toadley(1)- Is there knowledge I have that could help on your quest? Check the Battle Guide for the answer!

Merlon(1)- I have some new information for you. You will read in the Battle Guide to learn about it.

Toadley(2)- Have I seen something that could improve your skills? If the Battle Guide is glowing, I have!

Merlon(2)- My crystal ball gave me a vision. The Battle Guide will tell you what I saw.

Toadley(3)- Did the shaman bring up an interesting idea? Signs point to the Battle Guide saying yes!

Merlon(3)- Some new possibilities have been raised by the doctor. Look in the Battle Guide for enlightenment.

-Prior to the meeting with the wise men, Starlow just nags the bros. to check the book.



LEVEL AND STORY CHANGES

Area 3, Visit 1: Twinsy Tropics

Story

-Someone else is trapped with the Toad in the jail cell- Thoreau the Pixl! http://i.imgur.com/ZDYx5MS.jpg

-Thoreau has some of the Toad's dialogue from the original game, Thoreau'd up.

TOAD: Is that you, Mario? You look skinnier. I guess prison’s done a number on you too.

THOREAU: Wait... MARIO?! The legendary hero from inside our book! I knew you would pop up sometime!

TOAD: You know each other?

THOREAU: Of course I do! I travelled with him on a dimension-spanning adventure one time. Ah, but people seem to forget when I tell that story. There are always consequences to forgetting...

TOAD: I didn’t believe you at first... but now I do! Thoreau here has been keeping me company since he got thrown in here. We want to escape, but Bowser’s got an eye on us. There’s nothing to do in the clink besides eavesdrop...

THOREAU: There is more! Some of Bowser’s minions were talking about harvesting something in the area. Whatever their master plan is, it sounds nefarious. It is a tragedy to see one of the heroes fall so far.

-Tutankoopa is trapped in the joint, along with several Lavalava Yoshis. http://i.imgur.com/P8rP0Pb.jpg

TUTANKOOPA: Hey! Don't pull on the threads! I'm the great Tutankoopa! Don't you kids know your history? Augh!

PURPLE FEARSOME 5: You're kind of mean. And you're keeping us all up!

GREEN FEARSOME 5: Even if this place isn't that dark, I'm still scaaaared! The dirty Koopa isn't helping!

BLUE FEARSOME 5: How are we going to get out of here! This place is almost as confusing as the jungle I live near!

-In the other cell meanwhile...

YOSHI CHIEFTAIN: I knew you would come, Mario. You always do. We may not have Raphael the Raven around here, but you'll help us through these times.

BROWN YOSHI: I'm trying hard to stay calm, especially for the children.

YELLOW FEARSOME 5: The chieftain's not worried. He's sure we'll get out, as long as I'm still a good boy. If he thinks we can get out, then we will!

RED FEARSOME 5: I really don't like being trapped! I just want to go home and play with my friends!



Area Bestiary Changes

-Paper Squeaks get replaced with Ice Cherbils. http://i.imgur.com/kywnrqc.jpg

ICE CHERBIL

-40 HP

-20 EXP

-20 coins

-Attacks

--Ice Cherbil shoots a ball of ice at a bro. Depending on which way it's turned, it will target a different brother. Jump defense

--Ice Cherbil will shoot shiny tinted ice (red, yellow and green) at a central core. It will then bash the core towards the brother whose color was most used. If more than one Ice Cherbil is alive, they may both push together, making the ice ball go faster. Hammer defense https://youtu.be/CxlBmJdtMVA

"EeeeeEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!" -Here's the new messages for when a new note is unlocked in the Battle Guide. The game cycles through these messages.(1)- Is there knowledge I have that could help on your quest? Check the Battle Guide for the answer!(1)- I have some new information for you. You will read in the Battle Guide to learn about it.(2)- Have I seen something that could improve your skills? If the Battle Guide is glowing, I have!(2)- My crystal ball gave me a vision. The Battle Guide will tell you what I saw.(3)- Did the shaman bring up an interesting idea? Signs point to the Battle Guide saying yes!(3)- Some new possibilities have been raised by the doctor. Look in the Battle Guide for enlightenment.-Prior to the meeting with the wise men, Starlow just nags the bros. to check the book.-Someone else is trapped with the Toad in the jail cell- Thoreau the Pixl! http://i.imgur.com/ZDYx5MS.jpg-Thoreau has some of the Toad's dialogue from the original game, Thoreau'd up.TOAD: Is that you, Mario? You look skinnier. I guess prison’s done a number on you too.THOREAU: Wait... MARIO?! The legendary hero from inside our book! I knew you would pop up sometime!TOAD: You know each other?THOREAU: Of course I do! I travelled with him on a dimension-spanning adventure one time. Ah, but people seem to forget when I tell that story. There are always consequences to forgetting...TOAD: I didn’t believe you at first... but now I do! Thoreau here has been keeping me company since he got thrown in here. We want to escape, but Bowser’s got an eye on us. There’s nothing to do in the clink besides eavesdrop...THOREAU: There is more! Some of Bowser’s minions were talking about harvesting something in the area. Whatever their master plan is, it sounds nefarious. It is a tragedy to see one of the heroes fall so far.-Tutankoopa is trapped in the joint, along with several Lavalava Yoshis. http://i.imgur.com/P8rP0Pb.jpgTUTANKOOPA: Hey! Don't pull on the threads! I'm the great Tutankoopa! Don't you kids know your history? Augh!PURPLE FEARSOME 5: You're kind of mean. And you're keeping us all up!GREEN FEARSOME 5: Even if this place isn't that dark, I'm still scaaaared! The dirty Koopa isn't helping!BLUE FEARSOME 5: How are we going to get out of here! This place is almost as confusing as the jungle I live near!-In the other cell meanwhile...YOSHI CHIEFTAIN: I knew you would come, Mario. You always do. We may not have Raphael the Raven around here, but you'll help us through these times.BROWN YOSHI: I'm trying hard to stay calm, especially for the children.YELLOW FEARSOME 5: The chieftain's not worried. He's sure we'll get out, as long as I'm still a good boy. If he thinks we can get out, then we will!RED FEARSOME 5: I really don't like being trapped! I just want to go home and play with my friends!-Paper Squeaks get replaced with Ice Cherbils. http://i.imgur.com/kywnrqc.jpg-40 HP-20 EXP-20 coins-Attacks--Ice Cherbil shoots a ball of ice at a bro. Depending on which way it's turned, it will target a different brother.--Ice Cherbil will shoot shiny tinted ice (red, yellow and green) at a central core. It will then bash the core towards the brother whose color was most used. If more than one Ice Cherbil is alive, they may both push together, making the ice ball go faster.