Text & Dialogue

This is a sub-page of Proto:Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (GameCube)/Paper Mario 2 Demo.

Although the dialogue is very similar to the final for the most part, there are still some very interesting differences. The early dialogue, in turn, gives some hints about where the game's localization was in development at this point.

Some text that can not be accessed in the demo, such as Trouble Center sidequests or end of chapter dialogue, has been translated. Despite this, the files still contain lines upon lines of untranslated Japanese text.

Sub-Pages#

Area DialogueStar Crystal Fields, Hooktail Castle, and The Great Tree.

Tattles#

Star Crystal Fields & Hooktail Castle Enemies#

One of the hugest differences in the enemy tattles is that none of the text in the demo states their statistics.

**btl_hlp_kuriboo**
That's a Goomba. Umm... Yeah, I'm one of those.

**btl_hlp_kuriboo**
That's a Goomba. Umm... Yeah, I'm one of those, in case you hadn't noticed.

Tattle for a Goomba.

**btl_hlp_togekuri**
That's a Spiny Goomba. ...A spiky-headed Goomba.

**btl_hlp_togekuri**
That's a Spiky Goomba. ...A spiky-headed Goomba. What a creative name.

Tattle for a Spiky Goomba.

**btl_hlp_patakuri**
That's a Paragoomba. Basically a winged Goomba.

**btl_hlp_patakuri**
That's a Paragoomba. Basically a Goomba with wings. I'm jealous!

Tattle for a Paragoomba.

**btl_hlp_nokonoko**
That's a Koopa Troopa. They've been around forever!

**btl_hlp_nokonoko**
That's a Koopa Troopa. They've been around forever! Gotta respect the longevity!

Tattle for a Koopa Troopa.

**btl_hlp_patapata**
That's a Koopa Paratroopa. ...A Koopa Troopa with wings.

**btl_hlp_patapata**
That's a Koopa Paratroopa. Well, umm... It's basically a Koopa Troopa with wings.

Tattle for a Koopa Paratroopa.

**btl_hlp_chorobon**
That's a Fuzzy. What a hyper little guy, huh?

**btl_hlp_chorobon**
Those things suck up your HP and use it to replenish their own! Isn't that just the worst?

**btl_hlp_chorobon**
I mean, EW! Doesn't that just sound gross?

**btl_hlp_chorobon**
The only way to stop them from draining your HP is by doing the Action Command...

**btl_hlp_chorobon**
That's a Fuzzy. What a hyper little guy, huh? Cut back on the caffeine!

**btl_hlp_chorobon**
Those things suck up your HP and use it to replenish their own! Isn't that just the worst?

**btl_hlp_chorobon**
I mean, EW! Doesn't that just sound totally gross?

**btl_hlp_chorobon**
Anyway, guard against them by pressing the MOMENT they release you.

Tattle for a Fuzzy.

**btl_hlp_honenoko**
That's a Koopa Skeleton! It was a Koopa Troopa...once.

**btl_hlp_honenoko**
Not only do these creeps throw bones at you, but they can clone themselves!

**btl_hlp_honenoko**
That's a Dull Bones. Sort of a skeleton thing. It was a Koopa Troopa...once.

**btl_hlp_honenoko**
These creeps throw bones to attack. Oh, and they build reinforcements, too!

Tattle for a Dull Bones.

**btl_hlp_sinnosuke**
That's a Bald Cleft. Looks totally rugged, huh?

**btl_hlp_sinnosuke**
Their bods are super-hard, but if you use a POW Block to flip them over, they're done.

**btl_hlp_sinnosuke**
Oh, and it says here that flames have no effect, so don't bother using any.

**btl_hlp_sinnosuke**
That's a Bald Cleft. Basically, a rock monster with a swarthy-looking face.

**btl_hlp_sinnosuke**
Uh... This is kind of mean, but bald guys...really just don't do it for me.

**btl_hlp_sinnosuke**
Fire doesn't even hurt it. It might be best to attack with, say...a POW Block.

Tattle for a Bald Cleft.

**btl_hlp_togedaruma**
That's a Bristle. Totally covered in spikes.

**btl_hlp_togedaruma**
Even trying to get close enough to whack it with a Hammer is dangerous!

**btl_hlp_togedaruma**
Seriously, its spikes will pop out!

**btl_hlp_togedaruma**
So, since you can't jump on it or use your Hammer, I guess all that's left is items...

**btl_hlp_togedaruma**
That's a Bristle. ...Totally covered in spikes. They're so prickly!

**btl_hlp_togedaruma**
Even trying to get close enough to whack it with a hammer is dangerous!

**btl_hlp_togedaruma**
Seriously, its spikes will totally pop out!

**btl_hlp_togedaruma**
So, since you can't jump on it or use your hammer... you'd better use an item!

Tattle for a Bristle.

**tl_hlp_gold_chorobon**
That's a Gold Fuzzy. Whoa, those are super-rare!

**tl_hlp_gold_chorobon**
Oh, but hey! Even though it's a Fuzzy, it won't suck up your HP, which is nice.

**tl_hlp_gold_chorobon**
It has a lot of HP, but its attacks aren't very powerful. Sorta wimpy, y'know?

**tl_hlp_gold_chorobon**
That's a Gold Fuzzy. Whoa, those are super-rare! I'm serious! Wow!

**tl_hlp_gold_chorobon**
Oh, but hey! Even though it's a Fuzzy, it won't suck up your HP, which is nice.

**tl_hlp_gold_chorobon**
I have to wonder though... How does this thing hide? Look at it! It's so gaudy!

Tattle for a Gold Fuzzy.

**btl_hlp_chorobon_gundan**
It's a Fuzzy Horde! Whoa! Look at 'em all!

**btl_hlp_chorobon_gundan**
It's a Fuzzy Horde! Look at 'em all! What a mob scene! It's crazy!

Tattle for the Fuzzy Horde.

**btl_hlp_red_honenoko**
That's a Red Koopa Skeleton! Says here these are special.

**btl_hlp_red_honenoko**
If you knock their HP down to zero, they crumble...but they revive! Like zombies!

**btl_hlp_red_honenoko**
It's probably best to beat the ordinary Koopa Skeletons before going the red ones...

**btl_hlp_red_honenoko**
Hey, and remember, Koopa Skeletons can create reinforcements, so watch out!

**btl_hlp_red_honenoko**
That's a Red Bones! A little TOO red, I think. No fashion sense, y'know?

**btl_hlp_red_honenoko**
Unlike your average Dull Bones, even if you pound it to O HP and it crumbles...

**btl_hlp_red_honenoko**
It totally might revive! Like a zombie!

**btl_hlp_red_honenoko**
My advice is to get rid of all the Dull Bones, then attack the Red Bones.

**btl_hlp_red_honenoko**
Oh, and one more thing! Once its friends start to fall, it may create some more!

Tattle for a Red Bones.

The Great Tree Enemies#

**btl_hlp_monochrome_pakkun**
That's a Piranha Plant. They're famous around here.

**btl_hlp_monochrome_pakkun**
Since they face up with open mouths, they'll bite you if you jump on them!

**btl_hlp_monochrome_pakkun**
Plus, they migrate from floor to ceiling, so they're a real pain in the tush.

**btl_hlp_monochrome_pakkun**
That's a Pale Piranha. You know about these guys. The famous Piranha Plants.

**btl_hlp_monochrome_pakkun**
This colorless subspecies is adapted to Boggly Woods. Ah, the wonders of nature!

**btl_hlp_monochrome_pakkun**
If you try to jump on them, they'll totally chomp on you.

Tattle for a Pale Piranha.

**btl_hlp_piders**
That's a Pider. Ick! They gross me out.

**btl_hlp_piders**
It shoots things from its mouth, so look alive and get your defensive timing right.

**btl_hlp_piders**
That's a Pider. ICK! They gross me out.

**btl_hlp_piders**
Besides its normal attacks, it might spit three web-wads at you consecutively.

Tattle for a Pider.

**btl_hlp_gundan_zako**
Boomer Ganger

**btl_hlp_gundan_zako**
They drink these weird drinks to get all big and burly and then freak out!

**btl_hlp_gundan_zako**
If there's two or more, they're totally scary. Finish them quickly!

**btl_hlp_gundan_zako**
That's an X-Naut. Says here it's classified as an "enemy combatant."

**btl_hlp_gundan_zako**
They drink these potions that make them all big and burly...then they attack!

**btl_hlp_gundan_zako**
One's easy, but if there's two or more, better watch out! Use special moves and items!

Tattle for an X-Naut Soldier.

**btl_hlp_barriern**
That's a Yux. Weird shape, huh? ...Ugly.

**btl_hlp_barriern**
According to this, sometimes attacks and items don't affect them, so watch it.

**btl_hlp_barriern**
Until you beat any Mini-Yux surrounding them, you won't hurt them at all. Cheaters!

**btl_hlp_barriern**
They shoot two beam types from their mouths, so study them to plan your defense.

**btl_hlp_barriern**
That's a Yux. Says here it's a creature created in the X-Naut labs.

**btl_hlp_barriern**
According to this, attacks and items won't affect it if it has Mini-Yux around it.

**btl_hlp_barriern**
So, if any Mini-Yux appear, take those out first. Duh!

Tattle for a Yux.

**btl_hlp_barriern_petit**
That's a Mini-Yux. Each one can split into two.

**btl_hlp_barriern_petit**
These twerps are the reason you sometimes can't do damage to the main Yux.

**btl_hlp_barriern_petit**
I know the way they multiply is a pain, but you have to beat them before the Yux.

**btl_hlp_barriern_petit**
That's a Mini-Yux. A creature made to protect a Yux, it can split into two.

**btl_hlp_barriern_petit**
These twerps are the reason you sometimes can't do any damage to the main Yux.

**btl_hlp_barriern_petit**
They're a pain, but you HAVE to beat them before the Yux. Flurrie's pretty effective...

Tattle for a Mini-Yux.

Other Enemies#

**btl_hlp_dokugassun**
That's a Poison Fogg.

**btl_hlp_dokugassun**
These things charge you, but they also save up toxins and poison you with them. Scum!

**btl_hlp_dokugassun**
Plus, you can't touch them when they're saving up toxins or you'll get get hurt. Lame!

**btl_hlp_dokugassun**
That's a Poison Puff. Basically just a puff of poisonous air.

**btl_hlp_dokugassun**
These things charge you, but they also save up toxins and poison you with them. Scum!

**btl_hlp_dokugassun**
Plus, you can't touch them when they're saving up toxins or you'll get get hurt. Lame!

Tattle for a Poison Puff.

Partner Descriptions#

**msg_menu_party_kuri**
Goombella's hero is Goomelda, wisest of female Goombas.

**msg_menu_party_kuri**
Press to ask her about where you are or about

**msg_menu_party_kuri**
enemies you meet in battle.

**msg_menu_party_kuri**
Goombella is a smart, if sassy, Goomba girl. She hopes

**msg_menu_party_kuri**
to be an archaeologist one day. Press to ask her about

**msg_menu_party_kuri**
where you are or about enemies you meet in battle.

Goombella's demo description mentions a character not in the final version.

**msg_menu_party_noko**
Koops wants to be tougher for his girlfriend, Koopie Koo.

**msg_menu_party_noko**
Press to shoot out his shell and retrieve distant items.

**msg_menu_party_noko**
After shooting out his shell you can also hold to hold

**msg_menu_party_noko**
the shell in place!

**msg_menu_party_noko**
Koops is a timid Koopa who wants to be tougher for his

**msg_menu_party_noko**
girlfriend, Koopie Koo. Press to shoot out his

**msg_menu_party_noko**
shell and retrieve distant items. After shooting out his

**msg_menu_party_noko**
shell, you can also hold to hold the shell in place.

Koops had his description patched up for the final release.

**msg_menu_party_cloud**
What a breath of fresh air! Flurrie has gale-force power.

**msg_menu_party_cloud**
Press to blast out mighty winds and hold to blow

**msg_menu_party_cloud**
continuous blasts of air.

**msg_menu_party_cloud**
Flurrie is a cloud spirit who can control the wind. Press

**msg_menu_party_cloud**
and hold to blast out mighty winds and blow things

**msg_menu_party_cloud**
away. Blow blasts at enemies to make their heads spin.

Like Koops, Flurrie also had her description fixed up. After Flurrie, none of the other partner descriptions are translated as they aren't playable in the demo.

Menus#

Internal Name	Demo	Final
in_coin	coin	Coin
in_treasure_map	Treasure Map	Magical Map
in_kaminari_gorogoro	Thunderbolt	Thunder Bolt
in_teki_yokeru	Repel Gel	Repel Cape
in_madowase_no_kona	Subversion Syrup	Ruin Powder
in_kachikachi_koura	Courage Cola	Courage Shell
in_teki_kyouka	Quick Thick	Trade Off
in_jiwajiwa_kinoko	Gradual Shroom	Slow Shroom
in_acchiike_shisshi	Fright Jar	Fright Mask
in_hotel_ticket	Travel Pass	Inn Coupon
in_tamatsuki_jump	Hurricane Jump	Tornado Jump
in_fire_naguri	Fire Blast	Fire Drive
btl_cmd_op_chg_party	Change Partner	Swap Partner

"Coin" is not capitalized.
The Magical Map is rather generically known as the "Treasure Map".
"Thunder Bolt" is one word, without the space. Changed for consistency with the first game.
The Repel Cape and Fright Mask use their localized names from the first game. These were likely changed to accommodate their icons not resembling a tube of gel or a jar in this game. This is because their Japanese names, unlike the English ones, don't explicitly indicate what kind of object they are.
Ruin Powder is known as "Subversion Syrup". While "Subversion" is a slightly more accurate translation of madowase (confusion/leading astray), kona doesn't mean anything except "powder".
Courage Shell is called "Courage Cola". This is a mistranslation: Someone mistook コウラ (koura, "shell") for コーラ (kōra, "cola"), and translated it as such.
The unused item "Trade Off" is bizarrely known as "Quick Thick". Neither of these match the Japanese name (テキツヨクスルン, Teki Tsuyoku Surun) or the internal one (Teki Kyouka), both of which roughly translate to "strengthen enemies".
Slow Shroom's name is "Gradual Shroom", to match the Gradual Syrup.
The Inn Coupon has three English names across two languages. Impressive.
Tornado Jump (たつまきジャンプ, Tatsumaki Jump) was mistranslated as "Hurricane Jump". Interestingly, tatsumaki is misspelled in the internal name-- for the record, tamatsuki means "billiards".
"Fire Blast" was likely changed because it sounds more like a projectile move than a melee one.