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I really enjoy the glowmin, the ice fellas and Oatchi. Feeling a little sad for the bulbmins tho
ITS HERE
liking the look of that diamond motherfucker already
I need to have his raw eye contact energy
Buying pikmin just because the little guy is cute
Maybe I can learn his ways or something
Lo, Pikmin!Ink Moodboard be upon ye!
Once again, the images aren't mine! (Except for Ink in the middle)
Also, I need some feedback on creative-type things I'm planning!
That's all, have a nice day! :3
Ssssssoooooo, wanna see my Pikmin 4 OC, anyone?
If you don't, too bad!! Here! This is Ink! Not to be confused with Me (also Ink), as I am not a tiny alien in a purple space suit!
I also did a low poly version :P
No background/transparent version and LORE under the cut! Send Asks if you wanna know more about and interact with this silly goober!
Ink (named for the Peruvian Inca Orchid breed of dog):
•New member of the Rescue Corps from *Karut!
•0.73 inches tall, 26 years old, and uses She/Any for pronouns
•A self-proclaimed "Pikmin-Whisperer," though their actual social skills could use some work. She keeps to herself a lot, but once you get her talking about something she's interested in, it's difficult to get her to stop. She has a wide variety of interests, too, though they can be hard to decipher at first!
•Their favorite Pikmin types are White and Purple
•*Since we don't know a lot about in-game Karut, I'm gonna be taking a lot of creative liberties with how the planet and its residents function! Basically I'll be world-building based off of vibes and things I think would fit in lol. If you have any story suggestions or headcannons, I'd love to know what others think Karut is like!
Welp, that's it for now! Sorry for the long post, I just have too many thoughts spinning in my brain lol. Again, ask away (I might end up making a sideblog/series if this goes somewhere?), and I hope you like my funny lil OC!!
DINGO NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OJ WHYYYYYYYYYYYYY
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OH NO EVERYTHING HAS GONE DOWNHILL REALLY FAST!
*Dingo shoved Maki out of the way, just as the Bulborb crunches down. His helmet is immediately shattered. [Player] gasps as Maki skids on the floor. The Pikmin all scatter, running as fast as they can from the scene*
*Dingo is no longer available for asks.*
More Spark!! And Gilly and Spark smoochin 🫶 they r in love
I made myself lil pikmin ocs..
Blue is Gilly
Red is Spark
Yellow is Blitz
Louie isn’t evil.
Or: what Pikmin 4 tells us about his character.
BIG WARNING FOR PIKMIN 4 SPOILERS! (and the rest of the series)
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I want to preface this by saying that I am in no way trying to be the end-all, be-all of character interpretations, but Pikmin 4 to me, at least, confirms the suspicions I’ve had since playing Pikmin 2 and 3 all those years ago that Louie ISN’T secretly evil, or possessed, or whatever else. He’s just… Louie. And I think that’s interesting in and of itself.
1. Olimar himself vouches for him, and clearly doesn’t think he’s a bad person.
Say what you will, but I’m inclined to think Olimar is a decent judge of character. Clearly he’s worked with Louie for enough time to see that while he’s not very good at his job, he’s not intentionally so— at least not in a malevolent way (will get more into this later). He also wants you to forgive him for Olimar’s sake, which can be read as self-sacrificing (as Olimar is known to be) but I also think hints at the soft spot he has for Louie.
It's also worth noting that he states during a end-of-day conversation that he told Louie that, since he's a new employee, he should do everything Olimar does... including throw castaways into the onion. Interesting that Louie took this so literally, but it does provide an explanation for why he kidnapped the Koppaites beyond "he's evil and crazy".
2. He really, REALLY loves his grandma.
Like, wow. He talks about her SO MUCH both in his Piklopedia entries and also elsewhere in the game. It's interesting. Worth noting is that he never mentions any other family members- unlike Olimar, who talks about his wife and each of his children independently. I've said this before, but the content of a lot of these entries implies to me that Louie was mainly raised by his grandma, likely since birth. And given some of her emails in Pikmin 2, assuming they're also canon to Pikmin 4's timeline... Well, Louie certainly had an interesting upbringing. But he clearly loves her all the same.
3. He has a mischievous streak and tends to do things on impulse.
This was already fairly obvious from the previous games, but I think it's worth noting that this game confirms that he's... would immature be the right word? In any regard, he doesn't seem to see himself as a "grown-up"- when in all likelihood he is. Personally, as a 22-year-old, I find that pretty relatable as I often think of myself as younger when in reality I am by all definitions an adult. This, along with his grandma still being around, makes it pretty much certain that Louie is a lot younger than Olimar and the president, likely in his early to mid twenties. Being a bit of a goofball isn't really out of the ordinary, all things considered.
THAT BEING SAID, he's clearly capable of practicing self-restraint when he wants to. What he says here about the red Pikmin is pretty significant, since we know he's willing to eat just about anything- but clearly he has some reservations about creatures that are friendly and helpful. Which leads to...
4. He loves dogs and fluffy things.
Same. But he doesn't even consider eating Moss, Oatchi or the Ancient Sirehound, showing that his creature-eating habits stop at things he recognizes as useful. He clearly also holds affection for things that are soft and fuzzy, and says as much.
5. He is so autism.
He plays with fidget toys. He loves certain textures and sounds. This guy is stimming all over PNF-404!!! I think this also lends some explanation for why his behavior is what it is- things like taking Olimar's suggestion to do as he does super literally even after crashing on an alien planet, his hyperfixation on cooking and tendency not to communicate and incorrectly interpret situations (thinking the Koppaites are kidnappers in 3, running away from you in 4). He could even be low or no empathy as well, explaining why it takes a hot minute to get him to understand why people are upset with him about something.
Interestingly this game also makes it clear that Louie wants to live on the planet, or at least thought he did while you were chasing him down, which makes a lot of sense when you consider that he doesn't really seem to fit in back on Hocotate. I, too, wish to run away to an alien world with all of the things that I like and no other people, so I get you, Louie.
6. He hates his boss and his job, and the golden pikpik carrot incident was likely premeditated.
This probably looks bad, but honestly? As a fellow work-hating anti-capitalist schmuck I get it. The president is for all intents and purposes a huge asshole, from sending Olimar straight back to the planet after selling his ship to not caring that Louie got left behind, just wanting to find the rest of the treasures. I doubt he is very kind to his employees, and doesn't seem very good at running the business. Definitely a funny character, but if he were my boss I would absolutely want to punt him into the sun.
From some other entries he clearly wants to sell certain things to accrue money, but it's for things like getting better kitchen tools and following his dream to have his own cooking show. Clearly being a freight driver isn't what Louie actually wants to do with his life, and he could not give less of a shit about what happens to the company. Very short-sighted on his part, but also again, yeah I get you Louie.
7. He... doesn't like the color red for some reason.
Honestly, I'm not even really sure what to make of this. Is it because it reminds him of the Hocotate ship? Or does he just not like the color? Would be very interesting considering that it's Olimar's signature color. Perhaps that's at least part of why he attacks you in Pikmin 2- though that's speculation for another day.
Also funny to me is his comments on the black-colored treasures. We know blue is his favorite color, but I guess he's also a bit of a goth at heart. Lol.
In conclusion.
I think Louie isn't written or intended to be evil, and Pikmin 4's portrayal of him was intentionally written to confirm this. He's just, as some have said, an agent of chaos, but that doesn't make him a bad person. Just an autistic 20-something working a shitty job he doesn't care about, who loves his grandma and has a mischievous streak and a hyperfixation on food. At least from what I can interpret, ymmv!
Oatchi doodles I did in aggie
So I just wrote a crossover fanfic about Eddsworld and pikmin with my oc recently. Hope you enjoy reading it! ^^
During the pikmin 4 release I was gripped to learn how to draw them! I can proudly say I beat Pikmin 1 during my hiatus :)
What is this dude's problem.
Purple Pikmin Winning the Emperor's Cup, by me