Unused Text

This is a sub-page of Viva Piñata (Xbox 360).

With how text-heavy this game can get with its amount of alerts and people to talk to, it was bound to have lots of unused text and comments laying about. For all the entries mentioned here, they can be found within any of the bundle files in Beta/bundles.

General/Gameplay Text#

Innkeeper Gossip#

Despite being a shopkeeper, which don't typically have gossip, Arfur Stout was supposed to have some. The lines left consist of random things written by presumably the Rare developers.

Tag	String
aid_loctext_pinata_speech_gossip_innkeeper_gossip1, 2 & 3
speech__0	[TEMP] I heard a rumour that Liberty X had split up, but that was just Hearsay
	[TEMP] Contrary to what his brother Luke may have you believe, ex-Bros popster Matt Goss actually invented gossip.
	[TEMP] Did you know that otters are actually genetically identical to humans? They're just tiny hairy ugly river-dwelling people really.

Debug Shop Text#

A loctext file containing a bunch of text relating to a debugging shop.

aid_loctext_pinata_ui_game_debugshop
Tag
debugshop__name
debugshop__wittycomment_count
debugshop__wittycomment_0
debugshop__wittycomment_1
debugshop__wittycomment_2
debugshop__wittycomment_3

(Source: Original TCRF research)

Missing Pip Text#

A placeholder simply to make it clear when the text for a pip hasn't been written yet

aid_loctext_pinata_pip_missing
Tag
pip__0

Upgrade Choice#

A loctext file for some kind of upgrade choice, only contains temporary content.

aid_loctext_pinata_pip_misc_upgradechoice
Tag
pip__0

Unused Helper Introductions#

A number of unused helper introductions were leftover, being designated as helper pips rather than the used designation of alert pips.

Tag	Unused Line	Used Line
aid_loctext_pinata_pip_helper_miner -> aid_loctext_pinata_pip_alert_minerintro
pip__0	Excavation is a brilliant way to uncover buried treasure. I'm a kind of expert and I can promise you I'll hand over all the subterranean goodies I find in my tunnels, when you hire me.	Pardon me sir or madam but have you ever wondered what trinkets lie beneath the surface of your piñata paradise? Well Diggerlings like me thrive underground in mines away from the sun, since all of the Internet cafes were shut down. I suggest you ask the local builder to build a mine for you and once it's done, you should come converse with me here in this milk and cookie emporium. Good day.
aid_loctext_pinata_pip_helper_weeder -> aid_loctext_pinata_pip_alert_weederintro
pip__0	Hi there! I can help you get rid of all those nasty weeds. With one little puff, I'll make them shrivel away. Just think if you don't spend time weeding, you can spend more time playing!	Hi there gardener, need a Weedling? I know I'm small and cute, but I know how to make any weed disappear. Oh do please think about it. I'll just be in here drinking milk, but not eating the cookies - I'm sweet enough already.
aid_loctext_pinata_pip_helper_groundskeeper / *_groundskeepernight -> aid_loctext_pinata_pip_alert_groundskeeperintro
pip__0	If your garden needs protection I can provide it. I'll patrol the garden and keep any trouble well away from your borders.	Alright guv, need some hired muscle? Us Watchling's can keep an eye out in your garden for any unwanted visitors and give them the fright of their lives. Milk makes you strong, so I'll be in here doing my training if you need me.
pip__0	You never know what's going to try to sneak into the garden at night. You need someone that's not easily scared, and I'm happy to help.
aid_loctext_pinata_pip_helper_harvester -> aid_loctext_pinata_pip_alert_harvesterintro
pip__0	Sit back and let me collect all the things that can be sold. While you are resting, I'll make money for you by selling fruit, vegetables and other produce. I can make life just a bit easier for you, don't worry.	Well, hi there, and how are you today? How's ya garden - making good profit? You know Gatherlings like me can go round picking up and selling all your produce for ya, leaving more time for you to chill. Think about it, and if you like what ya just heard, come in here and ask for me.
aid_loctext_pinata_pip_helper_waterer -> aid_loctext_pinata_pip_alert_watererintro
pip__0	It's not just piñatas that need care and attention, plants need it too. If you're too busy to keep your plants in tip-top condition, I can make sure they get watered.	Hey there workaholic. You know there are some people like myself who can help you with your more mundane tasks. For example, you should let a Sprinkling like me come water your plants for you. Sure there's an initial fee but I'm worth it. You can find me in Arfur's Inn here if you want to take me up on the offer. No doubt some of my friends will be turning up too, sooner or later.

Test Text#

A loctext file containing a bunch of testing text.

aid_loctext_pinata_test
Tag
Test__Yes
Test__No
Test__Message
Test__Yes2
Test__No2
Test__Message2
Test__Live_SigningOn

(Source: Original TCRF research)

Leafos Challenges#

Various loctext files are present, relating to the idea that Leafos was once to provide the player with challenges of her own.

(Source: Original TCRF research)

Introduction#

This was to be the introduction to her challenges.

aid_loctext_pinata_pip_challenges_dedos_introduction
Tag
pip__0

Early Introduction#

This was to be an alternate introduction to her challenges, if you complete one before she can introduce them.

aid_loctext_pinata_pip_challenges_dedos_introductionearly
Tag
pip__0

First Completed#

This was to play upon the first time you complete one of Leafos' challenges.

aid_loctext_pinata_pip_challenges_dedos_firstcompleted
Tag
pip__0

Completed Challenge#

This was to play every time you complete one of Leafos' challenges after the first time.

aid_loctext_pinata_pip_challenges_dedos_completed
Tag
pip__0

Challenge Reward#

This was to play upon completing enough challenges to receive a reward from Leafos.

aid_loctext_pinata_pip_challenges_dedos_reward
Tag
pip__0

Challenge Entries#

This file contains a bunch of placeholder entries, intended for Leafos' challenges.

aid_loctext_pinata_ui_journal_awards_dedoschallenges
Tag
challenges_dedos__title_hidden
challenges_dedos__title_______test1
challenges_dedos__description_test1
challenges_dedos__title_______test2
challenges_dedos__description_test2
challenges_dedos__title_______test3
challenges_dedos__description_test3
challenges_dedos__title_______dummy1
challenges_dedos__description_dummy1
challenges_dedos__title_______dummy2
challenges_dedos__description_dummy2
challenges_dedos__title_______dummy3
challenges_dedos__description_dummy3

Journal Awards#

These were meant to relate to the challenges given by Leafos.

aid_loctext_pinata_ui_journal_awards_dedoschallenges
Tag
starmenu__Bronze
starmenu__Silver
starmenu__Gold
starmenu__Platinum

Development-Related Text#

The files that store the games vast amount of text are capable of containing comments, these can either serve as organization or notes to the developers for whoever is checking up on it.
===Development Comments=== These are just standard comments serving as notices to other developers or to make reading the files easier.

First House Block Bought#

The only actual contents of the file is a singular comment to let devs know it's a placeholder and to not turn it into a loctext.
...guess someone didn't listen to the notice left.

aid_loctext_pinata_speech_builder_firsthouseblockbought
Tag
N/A

4Kids Comments#

Scattered throughout many of the speech and pip files for the game, comments can be found relating to the work did by 4Kids. These are generally structured like:

Comment	Description.
4KIDSFILE= ;ACTOR= ;CONTEXT= ;NOTES= ;REC= ;INGAME= ;4KIDSNOTES=	"4KIDSFILE" usually contains the ID of the file mentioned. "ACTOR" is more or less never used in this. "CONTEXT" is to give context as to where it will be used. "NOTES" is just for any information from the developers. "REC" is whether or not the text is to tie in with a voice line or not. "INGAME" is also more or less never used in this. "4KIDSNOTES" is presumably for any information from 4Kids.

In some of the bundles for other languages, these are stored differently, being:

Comment	Description.
	Same as the above description, just with some added tags.

To save repetition, only the ones with notable content on them will be mentioned.

Leafos Garden Tutorial#

A few of the text files for what is spoken by Leafos during the opening tutorial have some notes placed in them.

Tag	Comment	Description.
aid_loctext_pinata_speech_welcome
speech__0	4KIDSFILE=8036 ;ACTOR= ;CONTEXT= ;NOTES=Added missing me (RR_Pocket7356) ;REC=Yes ;INGAME= ;4KIDSNOTES=	The first line spoken by Leafos when you start a new garden.
aid_loctext_pinata_speech_spadeprompt
speech__0	4KIDSFILE=8032 ;ACTOR= ;CONTEXT= ;NOTES=Edited to sync with audio(RR_Pocket7148) ;REC=Yes ;INGAME= ;4KIDSNOTES=	The line spoken by Leafos when you haven't pulled out your shovel after a while during the tutorial.
aid_loctext_pinata_speech_readyforgarden
speech__0	4KIDSFILE=8028 ;ACTOR= ;CONTEXT= ;NOTES=Edited to sync with audio (RR_Pocket7249) ;REC=Yes ;INGAME= ;4KIDSNOTES=
aid_loctext_pinata_pip_startgame_nightone
pip__0	4KIDSFILE=8217 ;ACTOR= ;CONTEXT= ;NOTES=The last sentence will not be voiced ;REC=Yes ;INGAME= ;4KIDSNOTES=	The message given once you've finished the tutorial and time starts ticking.

Shopkeeper Comments#

In the loctext files for the various shopkeepers, some notes were made to make new adjustments to the dialogue known.

Two comments of note are present for Lottie's shop. One relating to a change in dialogue.

aid_loctext_pinata_avatar_shopkeeper_1
Tag
shopspeech__boughtfromplayer1
shopspeech__outofspace

Some comments relating to Doc Patchingo. The only one of real interest is a comment from James Lawrence, commenting on there being several identical lines and the reasoning for it.

aid_loctext_pinata_avatar_shopkeeper_3
Tag
shopspeech__boughtfromplayer0 - 2 shopspeech__buyfromplayermaxeditems0 - 2
shopspeech__selltoplayerconfirm0
shopspeech__selltoplayerconfirm1
shopspeech__selltoplayerconfirm2
shopspeech__buyfromplayerconfirm0
shopspeech__buyfromplayerconfirm1
shopspeech__buyfromplayerconfirm2

Bart's entry is fairly boring. Only notes relating to text being swapped with one another being present.

aid_loctext_pinata_avatar_shopkeeper_8
Tag
shopspeech__selltoplayerconfirm0
shopspeech__selltoplayerconfirm1
shopspeech__selltoplayerconfirm2
shopspeech__buyfromplayerconfirm0
shopspeech__buyfromplayerconfirm1
shopspeech__buyfromplayerconfirm2

(Source: Original TCRF research)

Mate Minigame Tutorial#

The introduction to Mate Minigames. The notes describe the changes made to the dialogue, such as replacing all mentions of "life"/"lives" to "chance"/"chances".

aid_loctext_pinata_pip_mateminigame_firstinstructions
Tag
pip__0

No Space for Crates#

Text for when you try to place a crate with no space available.

aid_loctext_pinata_pip_misc_cratenospace
Tag
pip__0

UI-Only Note#

In various loctext files that contain both UI text as well as spoken text, this is usually present, as to inform 4Kids that the text isn't to be included for the pick-ups.

Tag	Comment
speech__title	4KIDSFILE=0 ;ACTOR= ;CONTEXT=NOT SPEECH - REQUIRED FOR UI ;NOTES= ;REC=No ;INGAME= ;4KIDSNOTES=

Jardiniero Title Lines#

Various comments for Jardiniero's speeches he gives when giving you a new Gardener rank, mostly to mention the changing of the title names.

Tag	Comment	Description.
aid_loctext_pinata_speech_jardiniero_title1
speech__0	4KIDSFILE=12036 ;ACTOR= ;CONTEXT= ;NOTES=Changed from Novice to New ;REC=No ;INGAME= ;4KIDSNOTES=	Title name was changed from "Novice Gardener" to "New Gardener"
aid_loctext_pinata_speech_jardiniero_title18
speech__0	4KIDSFILE=12045 ;ACTOR= ;CONTEXT= ;NOTES=Changed Garden Idol to Legendary Gardener ;REC=No ;INGAME= ;4KIDSNOTES=	Title name was changed from "Garden Idol" to "Legendary Gardener"
aid_loctext_pinata_speech_jardiniero_title19
speech__0	4KIDSFILE=12046 ;ACTOR= ;CONTEXT= ;NOTES=Changed Garden Saviour to Ultimate Gardener ;REC=No ;INGAME= ;4KIDSNOTES=	Title name was changed from "Garden Saviour" to "Ultimate Gardener"

Willy Builder Intro#

The message given to introduce Willy Builder, with someone admitting that the 4Kids Pickup for the voice lines was missed and thus he isn't voiced.

aid_loctext_pinata_pip_startgame_builderintro
Tag
pip__0

Unused Helper Intros#

The unused helper introductions all have added notes to specify that they are, in-fact, unused.

aid_loctext_pinata_pip_helper, _harvester, _groundskeepernight, _groundskeeper, _weeder, *_waterer
Tag
pip__0