the cutting room mirror

Version Differences

This is a sub-page of MySims Kingdom (Wii, Nintendo Switch, Windows).

An updated version of the game was re-released in November 2024 coming with the MySims Cozy Bundle.

  • A screen that prompts the user to accept EA's User Agreement was added before starting the game for the first time.
  • The game now runs in full 60fps.
  • Load times are much faster.
  • Conversations when travelling to other islands can now be skipped.

Script Changes#

Over a handful of text strings were changed, mostly to make references to the new control scheme or to tone down various sayings.

ID

English, Wii

English, Nintendo Switch

HINT_TEXT_0_2

Press $Callout_Z$ to jump.

Press $Callout_X$ to jump.

HINT_TEXT_0_4

You can pause the game by pressing $Callout_Minus$.

You can pause the game by pressing $Callout_Plus$.

HINT_TEXT_0_6

To enter Construction Mode, press the green plumbob button in the upper right and then select the helmet icon.

To enter Construction Mode, press the green Plumbob button in the upper right and then select the Wand icon. You can also use $Callout_Dpad_Up$ or $Callout_Dpad_Down$ to quickly change the active tool.

HINT_TEXT_5_2

Click on the Interest Wheel in your town map to see the interest breakdown of your town.

IGC_CJ_ConfrontThief_Rusty_02

Now leave me alone, you crazy girl! Don't I have enough problems? *sniff*

Now leave me alone! Don't I have enough problems? *sniff*

IGC_CJ_ConfrontThief_Rusty_05

Shut up! ...stupid girl.

Shut up!

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KEY_CAP

CAPS

KEY_SHIFT

SHIFT

NAND_01

Saving. Please do not touch the Power Button or RESET.

Saving. Please do not touch the POWER Button.

NAND_09

Saving in progress. Please do not touch the Power Button or RESET.

Saving in progress. Please do not touch the POWER Button.

STRING_CAS_Choose_Your_Gender

Choose Your Gender

Choose Your Sim

STRING_CREDITS_BUTTON

Credits

STRING_DIALOG_TALK_NPC_GORDON_POSTSOCIALBATTLE

HaHA! Now that was good! Way to beat him up!

HaHA! Now that was good! Way to beat him!

STRING_DIALOG_TALK_NPC_GORDON_SOCIALBATTLE

Wait, you're going to take this opportunity to abuse Trevor? Now this is a play I can get behind!

Wait, you're going to take this opportunity to hassle Trevor? Now this is a play I can get behind!

STRING_DIALOG_TALK_NPC_LINZEY_POSTSOCIALBATTLE

Nice job! You stomped that Spegula guy!

Nice job! You got that Spegula guy!

STRING_DIALOG_TALK_NPC_LINZEY_SOCIALBATTLE

Go for it, $PLAYERNAME$! Beat that Trevor guy up!

Go for it, $PLAYERNAME$! Get that Trevor guy!

STRING_DIALOG_TALK_NPC_RUTHIE_DECOONE

Oh, my… You will be *tastefully* Spooky, won't you, $PLAYERNAME$? I don't want to alienate women over 50.

Oh, my… You will be *tastefully* Spooky, won't you, $PLAYERNAME$? I don't want to alienate anyone!

STRING_DIALOG_TASKTALK_NPC_DANIEL_FLUFFBUNNIES_REVEALa

As you probably already know, Cutopia is famous for its Flopizzaner Bunnies. They have a noble pedigree than can be traced back generations to Queen Bebe's prize-winning bunny Flumperella.

As you probably already know, Cutopia is famous for its Flopizzaner Bunnies. '''

'''They have a noble pedigree than can be traced back generations to Queen Bebe's prize-winning bunny Flumperella.

STRING_DIALOG_TASKTALK_NPC_MARLIN_TASKFOUR_REPEAT

Painting is so relaxing. Just point and press $Callout_A$ and color appears!

Painting is so relaxing. Just point with $Callout_Rightstick$ and press $Callout_A$ and color appears!

STRING_DIALOG_TASKTALK_NPC_MARLIN_TASKONE_REPEAT

Having trouble? You can draw your scepter with $Callout_Plus$, and pick up blocks with $Callout_A$. Try it yourself!

Having trouble? You can draw your scepter with $Callout_Dpad_Up$ or $Callout_Dpad_Down$, and pick up blocks with $Callout_A$. Alternately you can tap the touch screen. Try it yourself!

STRING_DIALOG_TASKTALK_NPC_MARLIN_TASKTWO_REPEAT

Just place the stuffed animals into their red goals up on that shelf! Don’t forget to rotate them using the +Control Pad!

Just place the stuffed animals up on that shelf! Don’t forget to rotate them using the Directional Buttons!

STRING_EA_COPYRIGHT

© 2008 Electronic Arts Inc. All Rights Reserved.

© 2024 Electronic Arts Inc.

STRING_EULA_BUTTON

Legal

STRING_FIGURINE_REWARD_DIALOG_BUDDY

Whoa, that Buddy guy got his own figurine? Where’d you pick that one up?

It looks like the artist really captured his personality well. In my professional opinion, I’d guess it’ll be a classic in a few years. Hold on to that one, dude.

Whoa, that Buddy guy got his own figurine? Where’d you pick that one up?

It looks like the artist really captured his personality well. '''

In my professional opinion, I’d guess it’ll be a classic in a few years. Hold on to that one, dude.

STRING_FIGURINE_REWARD_DIALOG_DANIEL

Ah, the infamous Lord Daniel figurine. From what I remember, they were requisitioned by his mother, Duchess Beverly of Cutopia.

Apparently she was upset one hadn’t been made, so she put Cutopian economic sanctions up against the company until they made a full run of Daniels! That lady is scary!

Ah, the infamous Lord Daniel figurine. From what I remember, they were requisitioned by his mother, Duchess Beverly of Cutopia.

Apparently she was upset one hadn’t been made, so she put Cutopian economic sanctions up against the company '''

until they made a full run of Daniels! That lady is scary!

STRING_FIGURINE_REWARD_DIALOG_GINNY

Oh, nice. A Ginny Figurine in her Sheriff’s outfit? That’s newer than the old pirate one of her—I got one of those in a box back in my mom and dad’s attic.

Oh, nice. A Ginny Figurine in her Sheriff’s outfit? '''

That’s newer than the old pirate one of her—I got one of those in a box back in my mom and dad’s attic.

STRING_FIGURINE_REWARD_DIALOG_GOTHBOY

Whoa! Goth Boy figurine! Keep it away from me!

Those were developed and researched with a grant from MorcuCorp to be the most despair-inducing action figures ever made! Keep that one to yourself, man!

Whoa! Goth Boy figurine! Keep it away from me!

Those were developed and researched with a grant from MorcuCorp to be the most despair-inducing action figures ever made! '''

Keep that one to yourself, man!

STRING_FIGURINE_REWARD_DIALOG_PROMGONK

Oh, you really got a Prom Night Gonk Figure? That’s totally rad. I’ve been looking for one of those for years!

I never went to my Prom...my guild had a raid that night and they needed my buffing support. I guess I can live vicariously through your Gonk Figurine, huh? Haha...

Oh, you really got a Prom Night Gonk Figure? That’s totally rad. I’ve been looking for one of those for years!

I never went to my Prom...my guild had a raid that night and they needed my buffing support. '''

I guess I can live vicariously through your Gonk Figurine, huh? Haha...

STRING_FIGURINE_REWARD_DIALOG_VIC

Wha…HEY! That figurine is of…ME! I guess the Figurine Council finally realized what a hero I am, after my recent exploits in space! THAT’S SO AWESOME!!!

Wha…HEY! That figurine is of…ME! I guess the Figurine Council finally realized what a hero I am, after my recent exploits in space! '''

THAT’S SO AWESOME!!!

STRING_IGC_CAP_POSTCAMERATUTORIAL_05

While looking for Elmira's pigs, you can press $Callout_C$ to center the camera behind your Sim.

While looking for Elmira's pigs, you can press $Callout_Leftstick_Press$ to center the camera behind your Sim.

STRING_IGC_CAP_TREESHAKETUTORIAL_02_DIALOG

You can point at a tree and hold the B Button to grab onto it. Shake the Wii Remote back and forth to shake Essences from the tree!

You can press the Harvest Button to harvest apples! Just get closer to the tree and the interaction bar will appear.

STRING_IGC_CAP_TREESHAKETUTORIAL_03_DIALOG

You can also get Essences from the grass. Grab weeds like these with the B Button, then pull them up with the Wii Remote.

You can also get Essences from the grass. Grab weeds like these and pull them up with $Callout_A$.

STRING_IGC_CUTE_BALLBEGINS_05_DANIEL

Oh, well, it's the National Cutopia Awareness Day Festival, a traditional ceremony we hold every year to help raise awareness about Cutopia's...traditions.

Oh, well, it's the National Cutopia Awareness Day Festival, a traditional '''

'''ceremony we hold every year to help raise awareness about Cutopia's...traditions.

STRING_IGC_CUTE_DUCHESSAPPROVES_33_POPPY

Around the kingdom there are ten unique flowers. No land has more than one of the flowers, but they're well hidden so check every nook and cranny!

Around the kingdom there are ten unique flowers. '''

'''No land has more than one of the flowers, but they're well hidden so check every nook and cranny!

STRING_IGC_TRANS_RR_03_L

Apparently the waters there are patrolled by a man-made breed of cybernetic superfish. Also, their chief export is Science!

Apparently the waters there are patrolled by a man-made breed of cybernetic superfish.

STRING_IGC_TRANS_RR_05_L

Isn't that fascinating?

Also, their chief export is Science! Isn't that fascinating?

STRING_IGC_TUTORIAL_TASK1_02_MARLON

But the power does have limits: one can only use the scepter within special regions like this one, and only if the Wandolier has collected enough Mana to power it.

But the power does have limits: one can only use the scepter within special regions like this one, and only if the Wandolier '''

has collected enough Mana to power it.

STRING_IGC_TUTORIAL_TASK1_04_MARLON

You can get to it by pointing to the fancy-looking magic gem in the top right corner of the screen!

You can get to it by pointing with the Right Stick to the fancy-looking magic gem in the top right corner of the screen!

STRING_IGC_TUTORIAL_TASK1_05_MARLON

To use your scepter you must first draw it by entering Construction Mode.

Then, point at an object and press $Callout_A$ to pick it up.

Press $Callout_A$ again to place down the object you are holding.

To use your scepter you must first draw it by entering Construction Mode.

Then, point with $Callout_Rightstick$ at an object and press $Callout_A$ to pick it up.

Press $Callout_A$ again to place down the object you are holding.

STRING_IGC_TUTORIAL_TASK4_05_MARLON

Then you just point at something and press $Callout_A$ to paint it!

Then you just point at something with $Callout_Rightstick$ and press $Callout_A$ to paint it!

STRING_INTERACTION_TREE_HARVEST

Harvest

STRING_LICENSED_BY_NINTENDO

Licensed by Nintendo

STRING_LOADING_MESSAGE_2

Please do not touch the '''Power Button or RESET.

Please do not touch the POWER Button.'''

STRING_MENU_BUTTON_CREDITS

Credits

STRING_NAME_OBJECT_GO_GENERIC_FIGDJCOURT

DJ Candy: Ace Attorney

Courtroom Candy

STRING_NAME_PAINT_Cotton_Candy

Cotton Candy

Clay

STRING_NAME_PAINT_Peppermint

Peppermint

Magenta

STRING_NAME_PAINT_Yellow

Yellow

Kiwi

STRING_PAINT_COLOR_COTTONCANDY

Cotton Candy

Clay

STRING_PAINT_COLOR_PEPPERMINT

Peppermint

Magenta

STRING_PAINT_COLOR_YELLOW

Yellow

Kiwi

STRING_SAVING_MESSAGE

Saving in progress. Please do not touch the Power Button or RESET.

Saving in progress. Please do not touch the POWER Button.

STRING_SOCIALCARD_F_MONKEY

Implode Test Monkeys

Discuss Big Explosions

STRING_SWAP_HOLDING_C

Hold C to Rotate

Hold $Callout_L$ or $Callout_R$ to Rotate

STRING_TUTORIAL_CAMERA_CONTROLLER

Use the +Control Pad to rotate the camera and find Elmira.

Use $Callout_L$ or $Callout_R$ to rotate the camera and find Elmira.

STRING_TUTORIAL_CAS_FINAL_MESSAGE

That's it! Here you can make any last-minute changes to your Sim. You can use the Control Stick to zoom the camera in and out if you want to get a closer look.

That's it! Here you can make any last-minute changes to your Sim. You can use $Callout_ZR$ and $Callout_ZL$ to zoom the camera in and out if you want to get a closer look.

STRING_TUTORIAL_CAS_STEP1_MESSAGE

To change your Sim's appearance, point to your Sim's hair, eyes, or mouth and press $Callout_A$. When you’re done, press 'the right arrow button4' to go to the next step.

To change your Sim's appearance, point with $Callout_Rightstick$ to your Sim's hair, eyes, or mouth and press $Callout_A$. When you’re done, press $Callout_Plus$ to go to the next step. Alternately you can tap the touch screen.

STRING_TUTORIAL_CAS_STEP2_MESSAGE

Point at your Sim's body and press $Callout_A$ to change outfits. You can use $Callout_B$ to scroll backwards through outfits. Check your Sim out by using the Control Stick to rotate your Sim around!

Point with $Callout_Rightstick$ at your Sim's body and press $Callout_A$ to change outfits. You can use $Callout_B$ to scroll backwards through outfits. Check your Sim out by using $Callout_L$/$Callout_R$ to rotate your Sim around! Alternately you can tap the touch screen.

STRING_TUTORIAL_CONSTRUCTION_DUPLICATEBLOCK_MESSAGE2

Instead of going back to the catalog, you can just hold $Callout_C$ while dropping a block and a new one will magically reappear in your hand!

Instead of going back to the catalog, you can just hold $Callout_Y$ while dropping a block and a new one will magically reappear in your hand!

STRING_TUTORIAL_CONSTRUCTION_DUPLICATEBLOCK_TOOLTIP_HOLDC

To put down several of the same block, press $Callout_A$ while holding $Callout_C$ .

To put down several of the same block, press $Callout_Y$.

STRING_TUTORIAL_CONSTRUCTION_ENTER_CONTROLLER_MESSAGE

Alternately press $Callout_Plus$ on the Wii Remote to enter Construction Mode.

Alternately press $Callout_Dpad_Up$ or $Callout_Dpad_Down$ to select the Wand icon and enter Construction Mode.

STRING_TUTORIAL_CONSTRUCTION_ENTER_HUD_MESSAGE

Select the wand in the Plumbbob menu to enter Construction Mode.

Select the wand in the Plumbob menu to enter Construction Mode.

STRING_TUTORIAL_CONSTRUCTION_EXIT_CONTROLLER_MESSAGE

Alternately press $Callout_Plus$ on the Wii Remote to exit Construction Mode.

Alternately press $Callout_Dpad_Up$ or $Callout_Dpad_Down$ to select the Plumbob icon and exit Construction Mode.

STRING_TUTORIAL_CONSTRUCTION_EXIT_HUD_MESSAGE

Once you've entered Construction Mode you can select the Plumbbob icon to exit Construction Mode.

Once you've entered Construction Mode you can select the Plumbob icon to exit Construction Mode.

STRING_TUTORIAL_CONSTRUCTION_GRABBLOCK_MESSAGE

Point at a block in the buildable area and press $Callout_A$ on the Wii Remote' to pick it up.

Point at a block in the buildable area with $Callout_Rightstick$ and press $Callout_A$ to pick it up.

STRING_TUTORIAL_CONSTRUCTION_ROTATEBLOCK_MESSAGE

While holding a block you can rotate it using the +Control Pad on the Wii Remote.

While holding a block you can rotate it using the Directional Buttons.

STRING_TUTORIAL_CONSTRUCTION_ROTATEBLOCK_TOOLTIP

Tap the +Control Pad quickly to rotate blocks. Hold the +Control Pad down to rotate the camera.

Use the Directional Buttons to quickly rotate blocks. Hold $Callout_L$ or $Callout_R$ to rotate the camera.

STRING_TUTORIAL_CONSTRUCTION_ROTATECAMERA_MESSAGE

If you want to move the camera while holding a block, just hold $Callout_C$ on the Nunchuk and use the +Control Pad on the Wii Remote to rotate the camera.

If you want to move the camera while holding a block, just hold $Callout_L$ or $Callout_R$ to rotate the camera left or right.

STRING_TUTORIAL_FISHING_INTRO

Time to go fishing! Use the Control Stick to move the bobber around in the water.

Time to go fishing! Use the Left Stick to move the bobber around in the water.

STRING_TUTORIAL_FISHING_WIIMOTE

A nibble! `Swing the Wii Remote up to catch a fish`, BUT BE CAREFUL! You have to wait until the bobber is completely underwater!

A nibble! Use $Callout_A$ to catch a fish, BUT BE CAREFUL! You have to wait until the bobber is completely underwater!

STRING_TUTORIAL_HOTKEY_CONTROLLER

You can press $Callout_Plus$ to enter Construction Mode at any time.

You can press $Callout_Dpad_Up$ or $Callout_Dpad_Down$ and select the Wand icon to enter Construction Mode at any time.

STRING_TUTORIAL_JUMP_CONTROLLER

Press $Callout_Z$ to jump up these ledges.

Press $Callout_X$ to jump up these ledges.

STRING_TUTORIAL_MINING_INTRO_MESSAGE

Use the Control Stick on the Nunchuk to move left and right along the mining wall.

Use the Left Stick to move left and right along the mining wall.

STRING_TUTORIAL_MINING_MOVEMENT_MESSAGE

Push left and right on the Control Stick to strafe along the mining wall.

Push left and right on the Left Stick to strafe along the mining wall.

STRING_TUTORIAL_MINING_STRIKEINTRO_MESSAGE

That's it! Now `swing the Wii Remote quickly` to mine as many Essences from the hotspot as you can!

That's it! Now you'll automatically mine as many Essences from the hotspot as you can!

STRING_TUTORIAL_MINING_STRIKEREMINDER_MESSAGE

Swing the Wii Remote like a pickaxe repeatedly to mine as many Essences as you can before the hotspot runs out! Alternately you can press $Callout_A$ on the Wii Remote.

You'll automatically mine as many Essences as you can before the hotspot runs out.

STRING_TUTORIAL_MINING_STRIKESUCCESS_MESSAGE

There you go! If you prefer, you can also use $Callout_C$ to tap and $Callout_A$ to strike the hotspot.

Yes! Press $Callout_A$ to tap and hold it down to strike the hotspot. You can also tap and hold the touch screen.

STRING_TUTORIAL_MINING_TAPREMINDER_MESSAGE

Shake the Wii Remote lightly to tap the mining surface with your pickaxe. Alternately you can press $Callout_C$ on the Nunchuk.

Press $Callout_A$ to lightly tap the mining surface with your pickaxe. Alternately you can tap the touch screen.

STRING_TUTORIAL_MINING_TAP_MESSAGE

Now `shake the Wii Remote lightly` to tap at the wall. Keep tapping in different spots until you find the hotspot!

Now press $Callout_A$ to tap at the wall. Keep tapping in different spots until you find the hotspot!

STRING_TUTORIAL_MOVEMENT_INTRO_MESSAGE

Use the Control Stick on the Nunchuk to move $PLAYERNAME$ around. Find both of Elmira's pigs and lead them back to the mud.

Use $Callout_Leftstick$ to move $PLAYERNAME$ around. Find both of Elmira's pigs and lead them back to the mud.

STRING_TUTORIAL_PAINTING_ENTER_MESSAGE

Select the paintbrush icon in the Plumbbob menu to enter Painting Mode.

Select the paintbrush icon in the Plumbob menu to enter Painting Mode. You can also use $Callout_Dpad_Up$ or $Callout_Dpad_Down$ to do that.

STRING_TUTORIAL_PAINTING_EXIT_CONTROLLER_MESSAGE

Alternately press $Callout_Plus$ on the Wii Remote to exit Painting Mode.

Alternately press $Callout_Plus$ to exit Painting Mode.

STRING_TUTORIAL_PAINTING_EXIT_HUD_MESSAGE

Once you've entered Painting Mode you can select the Plumbbob icon to exit Painting Mode.

Once you've entered Painting Mode, you can move the pointer with the Right Stick and select the Plumbob icon to exit Painting Mode.

STRING_TUTORIAL_PROSPECT_DIGINTRO_MESSAGE

Sounds like you found something! Pull the Wii Remote up like a shovel to dig up your treasure.

Sounds like you found something! Press $Callout_A$ to dig up your treasure.

STRING_TUTORIAL_PROSPECT_DIGREMINDER_MESSAGE

Pull the Wii Remote up like a shovel to dig up your treasure. Alternately you can press $Callout_A$ on the Wii Remote.

Press $Callout_A$ to dig up your treasure. Alternately you can tap the touch screen.

STRING_TUTORIAL_PROSPECT_ENTER_MESSAGE

Select the treasure finder icon in the Plumbbob menu to enter Treasure Finding Mode.

Select the treasure finder icon in the Plumbob menu to enter Treasure Finding Mode.

STRING_TUTORIAL_PROSPECT_EXIT_MESSAGE

Now you know how to find treasure! To exit Treasure Finding mode, just press $Callout_B$ on the Wii Remote.

Now you know how to find treasure! To exit Treasure Finding mode, just press $Callout_B$.

STRING_TUTORIAL_TASK_EXITPAUSE

Select the exit button or press $Callout_Minus$ to exit the Pause Menu.

Select the exit button or press $Callout_Plus$ to exit the Pause Menu.

STRING_TUTORIAL_TASK_PAUSEMENU

Press $Callout_Minus$ to pause.

Press $Callout_Plus$ to pause.

STRING_TUTORIAL_TASK_TASKBOOK4

If you ever want to skip directly to your task journal, simply press the 2 Button on the Wii Remote.

If you ever want to skip directly to your task journal, simply press $Callout_Minus$ or tap the touch screen.

STRING_TUTORIAL_TRADE_TOOLTIP_1

Press $Callout_A$ here to choose an Essence from your inventory.

Press $Callout_X$ here to choose an Essence from your inventory.

STRING_TUTORIAL_TREECHOP_CONTROLS_MESSAGE

Swing your Wii Remote back and forth to chop the tree. Wood will be collected automatically as you chop. Try it now!

Press $Callout_A$ to chop the tree. Wood will be collected automatically as you chop. Try it now!

STRING_TUTORIAL_TREECHOP_REMINDER_MESSAGE

Swing your Wii Remote back and forth to chop the tree as if your Wii Remote is your axe!

You can also tap the Chop button on the touch screen!

STRING_UI_TASKCARD_NPC_DANIEL_GETFLOWERSFROMPOPPY_STAGE_REVEALED

Daniel needs flowers for his date with Poppy.

Daniel needs flowers from Poppy for his date with Violet.

STRING_UI_TASKCARD_NPC_LINZEY_GATHERWOOD_STAGE_REVEALED

Marlon has given you a Scroll that will teach you how to make stairs. You need to `Chop` 30 Wood Essences from the trees using Elmira's axe.

Marlon has given you a Scroll that will teach you how to make stairs. You need to ` Chop ` 30 Wood Essences from the trees using Elmira's axe.

STRING_UI_TASKCARD_NPC_MARLIN_TASKTWO_STAGE_REVEALED

Marlon wants you to use the scepter to place his fallen stuffed animals back onto their shelf. Don’t forget to use the +Control Pad to rotate them into place!

Marlon wants you to use the scepter to place his fallen stuffed animals back onto their shelf. Don’t forget to use the Directional Buttons to rotate them into place!