Post your questions about Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise

[jimmcq]

Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise was officially announced at the 2008 Xbox Spring Showcase on March 13th, 2008.

Post any questions you may have about it here.

[mattmarchant]

On the wiki page it says a Lizard Expert helper was cut from the original game. Now witht the addition of another reptile pinata

http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article/872/872672/viva-pinata-trouble-in-paradise-screens-and-art-20080508022040740_640w.jpg


could the helper be back?

[PINATAcast]

I do have one question to add (and I might have scanned over the answer above, sorry)

Was there anything added which would prohibit future cheating? Like generating a unique serial number for each wildcard, embedded code which would prohibit such actions, etc...

(thanks for the move Jim, didnt see this thread)

[mattmarchant]

This Pinata is from a bunch of new VP:TiP screens and im wonderin if its a lickatoad of a new speices, looks very similar but its sitting on a poison dart much like a poison dart frog from the rainforest.
http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article/872/872672/viva-pinata-trouble-in-paradise-screens-and-art-20080508022138552_640w.jpg

[Macaraca]

its a lackatoad its in the normal VP as well :p

will there be wildcards?

[Mika]

What is with the statue on the lizards house?

[Zap657]

Will old pinatas have the same requirements? Can we transfer pinatas from one game to the other.

[charlietheunicorn]

Will there be albino pinatas? cause if there was, I could have arctic! :) :) :) :)

[Storkos]

Will the storybook be changed/added to in any way?

[jimmcq]

Will old pinatas have the same requirements?

Not necessarily

Can we transfer pinatas from one game to the other.

No

[Zap657]

:(


will there be wildcards?

Seconded.

[jimmcq]

:(



Seconded.

THIRDED! and by that I don't mean that I'm asking a third time I mean that every species will have THREE wild-card versions!

Although now you have to earn them rather than just hoping for a random chance.

[FeralKitty]

Yes, there will be wildcards. There's a discussion about them in this site's exclusive interview (http://pinataisland.info/forum/showthread.php?t=9056).

[Newtgat]

Is the Pester-volcano-thing his lair?
If so that's a pretty sweet hideout. :D

every species will have THREE wild-card versions!
Woah. Woah. Woah.
That makes it even more worth it.

[tinfoil]

Will weeds do anything besides making pinatas sick and spreading quickly?

[Stunky]

I remember leafos saying something about a white and sandy coloured dragonache. Now that theres snow and sand, will we be able to get these dragonache colours?

[mattmarchant]

Will weeds do anything besides making pinatas sick and spreading quickly?

What else would you want them to do?
bi-products of weeds such as flowers probably help get variants.

If there is snow, and you put water in, will it freeze and you have to crack it with the spade :mrgreen: ?

[Erce]

Are there plans to release this as a PC version, I only have a pc, not an Xbox and I am trying not to get excited, and failing hehe.

[jimmcq]

Are there plans to release this as a PC version, I only have a pc, not an Xbox and I am trying not to get excited, and failing hehe.

I doubt we'll hear anything about a Games for Windows version until well after the Xbox 360 game is released. Even then, it isn't a guarantee, but I wouldn't be surprised to see this one ported over as well.

[Macaraca]

THIRDED! and by that I don't mean that I'm asking a third time I mean that every species will have THREE wild-card versions!

Although now you have to earn them rather than just hoping for a random chance.

well earning will be easier :)

oh and will there be a demo?

and people we are probably giving rare more ideas lol

[ImACheesyMonkey]

If there aren't WCs then I'll go back to the store and DEMAND A REFUND.

[FeralKitty]

If there aren't WCs then I'll go back to the store and DEMAND A REFUND.

I don't know why people keep wondering about wildcards. The stickied interview (http://pinataisland.info/forum/showthread.php?t=9056) clearly mentioned that wildcards will exist.

[Zap657]

I'm pretty sure "Too long didn't read " pretty much sums up why people are asking despite the sticky :p

[zach]

Are the menus/load times improved? If so, in what way?

I just read about the "Seed Bag". Not much information was given but it sounds promising :D

[Newtgat]

So is Dastardos in cahoots with Pester? (It never really said in the first game) I see his house (it's teeny-tiny!) on the right side of the banner-thing on the official Xbox.com page.
Oh, and lol at Fergy's expression on the banner.

[rynniex]

Speaking of WCs...

Will they finally give the Eaglair its well-deserved WC?

[BIGsheep]

Will old pinatas have the same requirements? Can we transfer pinatas from one game to the other.No and no.

Well, mostly no. The pinatas requirements are all being updated to reflect the influx of their new brethren onto the isle, so expect a few weeks work updating the wiki.

As for savegame, no go, sorry. Due to the way the VP save works, which is not too far off a mem dump, backwards compatability wasn't really an option. Believe me, in the office we can't even get them importing from a week ago, let alone two years ago ;)

Will there be albino pinatas? cause if there was, I could have arctic!Albinos, no, but the variants are back.

Will the storybook be changed/added to in any way?Trouble in Paradise has a stronger storyline than before. As you may have seen from the trailers, Pester is out to wreak havoc at Pinata Central and you are tasked with the job of making sure his plans are thwarted and everything it put right again.

I remember leafos saying something about a white and sandy coloured dragonache. Now that theres snow and sand, will we be able to get these dragonache colours?Who knows? I'll let someone try that.

If there is snow, and you put water in, will it freeze and you have to crack it with the spade ?Too many Loony Tunes, NEXT!

Are there plans to release this as a PC version, I only have a pc, not an Xbox and I am trying not to get excited, and failing hehe.No announcement on a Windows version have been made.

Are the menus/load times improved?Yes, on everyone's copy except yours. :)

Like most things, we're working on improvements.

I just read about the "Seed Bag". Not much information was given but it sounds promising Whilst the shops are still there, the seed bag is a tool that allows you quick access to all your seeds without having to witness Lottie and her oneliners. From the garden you can pull it up as easy as a spade from a menu and then you scroll round lobbing down seeds as if you were Seedos.

Speaking of WCs...

Will they finally give the Eaglair its well-deserved WC?Hopefully so; I logged this as priority 1 bug.

[mattmarchant]

Whilst the shops are still there, the seed bag is a tool that allows you quick access to all your seeds without having to witness Lottie and her oneliners. From the garden you can pull it up as easy as a spade from a menu and then you scroll round lobbing down seeds as if you were Seedos.


Wooo, one thing i didn't like about the vp:classic was the menu surfing just to plant and fertilize plants i think im going to like this way of doing it.


Too many Loony Tunes, NEXT!


haha, oh well!:mrgreen:

[Zap657]

As for savegame, no go, sorry. Due to the way the VP save works, which is not too far off a mem dump, backwards compatability wasn't really an option. Believe me, in the office we can't even get them importing from a week ago, let alone two years ago ;)

Then maybe I could use those cards to regain some of my hard earned pinatas, seeing as I have the vision camera. ;)

[BIGsheep]

Slip a few CCs in my direction and I'll see what I can do ;)

[Whirlm]

Will Pinatas from the old one be availible?

[rashberry]

Will Pinatas from the old one be availible?

Yes, all the original Pinata will feature in VP:TIP but they've got a few new tricks up their sleeves.

Rashberry

[tfarrell]

Will it again be ported to PC? If so, will it work this time? (I wasted $40 on a shiny disk for the first VP on PC)

[mattmarchant]

im not sure why everyone wants to hang onto there pinatas unless they are WCs. its a new game out with the old in with the new!

[PINATAcast]

im not sure why everyone wants to hang onto there pinatas unless they are WCs. its a new game out with the old in with the new!

some people have grown attached to certain non-wc's. I still Have my 1st whirlm. I am sad I cannot bring him into VP2. I also have my 1st bred pixie that took a month or 2 to finally get the swan and pig to finally dig each other.

[Deirnut]

Any chance this will be released for PS3?

[jimmcq]

Any chance this will be released for PS3?

I think it's pretty safe to say that the chances of that are zero. You won't see a Viva Pinata game for the PS3 or Wii, but a Windows version and/or DS version might be possibilities.

[PINATAcast]

OO OOO I GOT ONE!!! BIGsheep, will rare award PIF members a mystery box once we have unveiled all wildcards, like we did last game?

[jimmcq]

OO OOO I GOT ONE!!! BIGsheep, will rare award PIF members a mystery box once we have unveiled all wildcards, like we did last game?

Would you settle for a Mystery Pinata Vision card? :D

[xp194]

will you be able to transfer gardens from VP Classic to TIP?

[Sonny]

will you be able to transfer gardens from VP Classic to TIP?

I think I can answer this because I saw someone say that you will not be able to transfer them.

Just wondering and i'm sorry if this has already been asked but will there be new planting as well as new pinatas.

[jimmcq]

Just wondering and i'm sorry if this has already been asked but will there be new planting as well as new pinatas.

Yes there are lots of new plants, trees, flowers, bushes, etc. in Trouble in Paradise.

[Storkos]

One more question: Leafos was cut from VP: Pocket Paradise, right? Will any of the villagers be cut from VP: Trouble in Paradise and are there any new ones?

[ImACheesyMonkey]

Well whats going to be in it?

[rashberry]

One more question: Leafos was cut from VP: Pocket Paradise, right? Will any of the villagers be cut from VP: Trouble in Paradise and are there any new ones?

All the villagers are present somewhere around TIP. You can expect to meet some new villagers, but I don't think we've said how yet :-)

Rashberry

[Storkos]

All the villagers are present somewhere around TIP. You can expect to meet some new villagers, but I don't think we've said how yet :-)

Rashberry

YAY! I don't know what I would have done if my favorite villager didn't show up again... D=

Do you plan on revealing info on the new villagers before the game's release?

[bella1234]

i had a question about candyosity... how do you get it to your pinata, do you feed it candy??? or do you have to get rewards??? and at the first of the game will every thing be destroyded??? and will there be a limit to your garden... where it reli tiny??,and will there be the old pinatas??

[Dr. Sparrel]

Will there be more than 3 colour variants for Pinatas?

[Pigxie]

cool, but does that mean even the eaglair has a WC, and where can I find WC pics

[Zap657]

^ Question moved here, as instructed by the FAQ it was originally posted in

Anyways, the WC Eaglair should be fixed, BIGsheep made it a priority 1 glitch to fix... And you can't find pics of the WCs from VP: TIP, the game's not even out yet! :p

[Pigxie]

ok thnx..


can't wait for it to come out !

[yetizai]

I have a few questions on crating.

First – Will there be a way to see contents of the crates in your PO?

Second – Will we be able to mix items in crates this time around? For example can I ship piñatas along with their house all in a single crate?

Last – While I saw that there isn’t going to be a “C.O.D.” for the crates what will be the maximum amount of CC’s we can put into a crate this time around? In a single try that is not the send and add of the old version.

[Whirlm]

but a Windows version and/or DS version might be possibilities.

PLEASE MAKE A DS VERSION

I don't have a 360, and I don't wanna buy one for one game

Can pinatas be the colors of non-resident pinatas?

[xecutey]

Will the garden size be bigger than the original game and also will there be a higher item limit.


The one thing that annoyed me about the original game was the size and item limitations :(


I want a Huge Garden where lots of landscaping can be done, place lots of items and be able to fit most my pinatas in at the same time.


I hate destroying things to make room :(


Also can we slightly raise land in this one so the garden does not have to be totaly flat?


Maybe an option to make a walled garden shrubbery and such landscape features where the ground is on a higher level if something is boxed in and filled in with soil.

Maybe have an option to grow huge hedges and cut them into your own shapes with shears.

As you can see I'd love designing bigger gardens with more options (like the size of a safari park maybe, lol).

Thank you for your time out in answering in advance and best of luck.

[bella1234]

Ok this is my #1 question, do you have to make the old pinatas residents??? like do i have to catch preztails, bunnycombs,and whirlms again??or do you make the new ones resident?If anyone can answer this you are a huge help.

[Zap657]

Short answer: yes.

[Spartan]

I'm fairly certain that you don't start with any pinatas in your garden and even if pinatas are from the last Viva Pinata game, players will still have to meet their requirements to get them.

[sonictomas]

i got one

will pester be coming in the garden earlier than in the last game(like does he come in the garden at lvl 15 or something rather than lvl 20 and above)

and

will the dragonache have more use

[Whirlm]

Will old pinatas get new evos?

[sonictomas]

Will old pinatas get new evos?

i think some will lets hope :D

[Sonny]

I have a couple of questions that I don't know the answer to:

1. I heard on a site that the story of the game is sending pinatas to parties. Is this going to be the main story line and will the glitch be resolved so that your pinatas will definetly come back to you.

2. I have heard that the garden space limit has increased by an awful lot but will the garden at maximum size be larger than viva pinata classic.

3. Just wondering but is there anymore info about the game element of visiting the arctic and desert regions of the game.

Any help would be appreciated! :D

[FeralKitty]

2. I have heard that the garden space limit has increased by an awful lot but will the garden at maximum size be larger than viva pinata classic.

Although the garden limits have definitely been increased, I don't think that the garden size has changed.

3. Just wondering but is there anymore info about the game element of visiting the arctic and desert regions of the game.

You visit those regions to trap desert and arctic species, which can then reside in your garden.

[BIGsheep]

i had a question about candyosity... how do you get it to your pinata, do you feed it candy??? or do you have to get rewards??? and at the first of the game will every thing be destroyded??? and will there be a limit to your garden... where it reli tiny?,and will there be the old pinatas??Candiosity can be improved in many ways, whether it be feeding it food that it likes, romancing it or teaching it a trick. If your pinata does something interesting/funky/exciting then their candiosity is likely to improve.

I have a few questions on crating.

First – Will there be a way to see contents of the crates in your PO?

Second – Will we be able to mix items in crates this time around? For example can I ship piñatas along with their house all in a single crate?

Last – While I saw that there isn’t going to be a “C.O.D.” for the crates what will be the maximum amount of CC’s we can put into a crate this time around? In a single try that is not the send and add of the old version.

1. Yes. The message is now automatically displayed in the PO and if you're sending the crate to yourself the message will also automatically be filled in with the species name.

2. No.

3. Don't know.

PLEASE MAKE A DS VERSION

I don't have a 360, and I don't wanna buy one for one game

Well, we are shipping a DS version of Pinata very soon, Viva Pinata: Pocket Paradise. At the moment Trouble in Paradise has only been announced for the 360.

Will the garden size be bigger than the original game and also will there be a higher item limit.

Also can we slightly raise land in this one so the garden does not have to be totaly flat?

The garden maximum size will not be changed but we are working on squeezing more items into the garden itself. There will be no ground raising tools but there will be area select tools to make digging large ponds easier.

Ok this is my #1 question, do you have to make the old pinatas residents??? like do i have to catch preztails, bunnycombs,and whirlms again??or do you make the new ones resident?If anyone can answer this you are a huge help.

Yes, you will. VP:TIP knows nothing of VP:Classic and so you will need to spend time collecting all the pinatas again. This time, however, there are roughly 50% more and all the pinatas requirements now take into account the new flora and fauna, so things shouldn't be too similar.

i got one

will pester be coming in the garden earlier than in the last game(like does he come in the garden at lvl 15 or something rather than lvl 20 and above)

and

will the dragonache have more use

Both Pester and the Dragonache will be returning but to what extend I will leave as a surprise.

Will old pinatas get new evos?

Pick one of the following:

- none
- some
-all

I want to leave some nuggets left for you all.

I have a couple of questions that I don't know the answer to:

1. I heard on a site that the story of the game is sending pinatas to parties. Is this going to be the main story line and will the glitch be resolved so that your pinatas will definetly come back to you.

2. I have heard that the garden space limit has increased by an awful lot but will the garden at maximum size be larger than viva pinata classic.

3. Just wondering but is there anymore info about the game element of visiting the arctic and desert regions of the game.

Any help would be appreciated! :D

The main storyline is that Pester has been a naughty little boy and has fiddled with their records and it's up to you to help restore them. There is more, probably ending with "the butler did it", but again I'm not going to spoil it for you.

As mentioned above, the garden size is the same but we're working on packing more in it.

As for three, not just yet...

Please note, if I'm you think I'm ignoring your questions it's because either I missed them or I simply cant answer them ;)

[sonictomas]

i have also notice that the dirt on the screenshots is different from vp classic(its more smoother)or its just me seeing things

if it is true has the water and grass changed?

[FeralKitty]

i have also notice that the dirt on the screenshots is different from vp classic

Yes, it's Improved Dirt, with up to 40% more nutrients, for growing larger, healthier flowers, produce, and trees.

[uczmeg]

Great news about the new version and the kiddie friendly bits.

My biggest frustration with VPC was trying to meet the more complex requirements for some of the larger Pinata but getting hugely frustrated because the Pianta seemingly forget what they had done on their last visit (or they just never came back and new ones came each time).

Bad enough for your average player, but awful when playing with a 4 year old desperate to get her Elephanilla...

So is this improved?

Also will we be able to see that a Pinata has eaten 3 out of 4 items, rather than just knowing they must eat 4 etc?

My only other desires are a more streamlined interface. But it sounds like you have that covered?

Keep up the good work!

[bella1234]

is that a joke sorry if thats mean....but i cant tell .....
and i have a question so do you have to go places to catch pinatas or do they wonder into your garden??

[FeralKitty]

do you have to go places to catch pinatas or do they wonder into your garden??

Both. As in Classic, most species (http://pinataisland.info/viva/List_of_Viva_Pi%C3%B1ata:_Classic_species) will appear in the wild and visit your garden when you've met their Appear and Visit requirements.

Other species can only be found in the desert and Pinarctic, and you'll have to visit those regions to find them. Once you've managed to bait one, you'll be able to get that species to reside in your garden plot.

[bella1234]

cool thanks a buch Fk!

[bella1234]

oh i had another ?, will there still be gretham's fetch'em sience u can go to the regions to trap pinatas is she needed?

[FeralKitty]

oh i had another ?, will there still be gretham's fetch'em sience u can go to the regions to trap pinatas is she needed?

Please posts questions in the "Post your questions..." thread, not the Announcement thread.

Yes. The devs have already stated that all villagers are still in the game. Plus, Gretchen is still needed because most pinatas don't live in the desert or the arctic. You can't go into the wild (Classic part of the game) where most species visited from, and you also still need Gretchen to fetch, if you want more than 2 of a species, but don't want to bother romancing.

I think if you thought about this question a bit, you could have figured out the answer :)

[Captain Chazz]

Can we get more info on co-op?? I heard sumthing about player earning mana or sumthing for magic, is this exclusive 2 the second player?? :)

Okay so there are 3 wild cards for each pinata, plus at lest 3 veriant colours again, so that means there is going to be 16 possible looks to a single pinata is tht right?? sounds good!!
Also wat about Wild cards for the flutterscotch is tht 3 for each colour?? cus tht is alot of work. :(

me and ma gal have totally love the frist and i cant wait for TiP or PP, mega thans to rare for make a game this great. :D

[Zap657]

The release date is slated for september.


To my knowledge, the "magic" is exclusive to the second player

[BIGsheep]

My biggest frustration with VPC was trying to meet the more complex requirements for some of the larger Pinata but getting hugely frustrated because the Pianta seemingly forget what they had done on their last visit (or they just never came back and new ones came each time).

So is this improved?

Also will we be able to see that a Pinata has eaten 3 out of 4 items, rather than just knowing they must eat 4 etc?

My only other desires are a more streamlined interface. But it sounds like you have that covered?Both should hopefully meet with your approval. There is a Just For Fun mode where all the requirements for pinatas are greatly reduced down to single items and is aimed at those who just want to kick back and relax without worrying about too much micromanagement or Pester. This should hopefully please your youngster.

Also we've set about improving how the garden itself is interacted with with a new pinata finder, couch social co-op, seed bags and alike.

oh i had another ?, will there still be gretham's fetch'em sience u can go to the regions to trap pinatas is she needed?

I believe she'll be back. The sound of new areas to explore has made her sit up and take notice but we're still hammering out her big money sequel contract... Horace St James Golightly is trying to tempt her away on an expedition and she's playing hardball with us.

Can we get more info on co-op?? I heard sumthing about player earning mana or sumthing for magic, is this exclusive 2 the second player?? :)

Okay so there are 3 wild cards for each pinata, plus at lest 3 veriant colours again, so that means there is going to be 16 possible looks to a single pinata is tht right?? sounds good!!
Also wat about Wild cards for the flutterscotch is tht 3 for each colour?? cus tht is alot of work. :(

me and ma gal have totally love the frist and i cant wait for TiP or PP, mega thans to rare for make a game this great. :D

You want to know "sumthing" do you? Well, you do indeed earn magic. For every good deed the co-op player does, whether it be weeding, watering or alike, you'll fill a magic meter that can be used for tinkering, healing and cadiositifying. This is exclusive to the second player.

As for Wildcards, I'll let people experiment to discover the specifics.

[Roario]

Why not bigger garden space? I mean, I had a hard time even getting roario's with the max space, because keeping pinata seperated, ect, always led too that costo woman telling me I couldn't put anymore in.

[sonictomas]

Why not bigger garden space? I mean, I had a hard time even getting roario's with the max space, because keeping pinata seperated, ect, always led too that costo woman telling me I couldn't put anymore in.

they said their trying to get more stuff crammed into the garden its just not going to be bigger garden

[FeralKitty]

Garden limits have been increased in Trouble in Paradise, so you can fit more in the same plot of land. Also, the game will tell you what specific type of item you have too much of, if you do hit a limit.

[Jedi Mike]

How Do U Get Sand And Snow In The Garden. Packets ,weather Machine,or Just An Area With Only Snow Or Sand
AND WILL THEIR BE MORE CROSSS BREEDING

[sonictomas]

How Do U Get Sand And Snow In The Garden. Packets ,weather Machine,or Just An Area With Only Snow Or Sand
AND WILL THEIR BE MORE CROSSS BREEDING

im guessing it will be in packets

[Zap657]

What I've been wondering about (Not sure if you're allowed to answer this, BIGsheep) is regarding the co-op play. Is it splitscreen, or is it GTA: San Andreas style (Player 2 is forever accursed to Player 1's screen, and leaving it will result in DEATH).

[uczmeg]

What I've been wondering about (Not sure if you're allowed to answer this, BIGsheep) is regarding the co-op play. Is it splitscreen, or is it GTA: San Andreas style (Player 2 is forever accursed to Player 1's screen, and leaving it will result in DEATH).

I've seen that answered already. It's all on one screen and if the two cursors move away from each other then the view will zoom out to allow them both to remain in sight at all the time.

[Newtgat]

So I'm assuming the sound effects are the same? The bouncing seed noise and the tinkling of the cursor haunts my dreams occasionally.
Oh, and Rare peoples...you guys do any more pinata voices?

[love me]

does it save audomatically like the first one?

[rashberry]

does it save audomatically like the first one?

It seemed like a good idea from the first game, so we've kept that for VP2 :) We've also done a lot of work to smooth out the bump when the auto-save kicks in.

So I'm assuming the sound effects are the same? The bouncing seed noise and the tinkling of the cursor haunts my dreams occasionally.
Oh, and Rare peoples...you guys do any more pinata voices?

Yes, we've done the new voices for the new Pinata, some of which haunt us.

Rashberry

[love me]

i can not wait for viva pinata trouble in paradise, does anybody know what day in september its out?

[Spartan]

The exact day of release is unconfirmed. Hang in there.... :p

[sonictomas]

will there be more than 3 variants for each pinata?

[s3eglass]

will there be anew domestic pinata

[Zap657]

Maybe the warthog is a domestic pinata?

[s3eglass]

I don't think so, warthogs always seem wild to me

[bella1234]

ok will the ice and sand be sold in packets like the long grass and grass?? or will you already have it at the begining in the game

[rex]

What are the chances of the Geckie being dropped out of the game? The Gecko is one of the main reasons why I what the game.

[Newtgat]

What are the chances of the Geckie being dropped out of the game? The Gecko is one of the main reasons why I what the game.

Uh, it looks like it is actually in the game-I'm pretty sure I saw it scurrying about underfoot in one of the videos. :)

[zach]

Yes, on everyone's copy except yours. :)

Like most things, we're working on improvements.:p Do I detect a bit of frustration there? You guys are the experts on making games so I'm sure you will do a good job. I can't think of any other ways to improve the process of maintaining a garden of pinatas. Looking forward to TiP!

[BIGsheep]

Excuse the short answers, I just lost a large planned post and don't have the heart to do it again so please insert some wit and detail in where you feel necessary...

How Do U Get Sand And Snow In The Garden. Packets ,weather Machine,or Just An Area With Only Snow Or Sand
AND WILL THEIR BE MORE CROSSS BREEDING

- sand and snow will come in packets
- no comment

What I've been wondering about (Not sure if you're allowed to answer this, BIGsheep) is regarding the co-op play. Is it splitscreen, or is it GTA: San Andreas style (Player 2 is forever accursed to Player 1's screen, and leaving it will result in DEATH).

- think Lego Star Wars where the camera pans with to accomodate both players

So I'm assuming the sound effects are the same? The bouncing seed noise and the tinkling of the cursor haunts my dreams occasionally.
Oh, and Rare peoples...you guys do any more pinata voices?

- most will remain the same
- we have recorded more, my ability to do camp animal noises has not gone to waste

does it save audomatically like the first one?

- as Rashberry said, yes, but we're also working on reducing its disruptive behaviour

will there be more than 3 variants for each pinata?

- variants will return but I can't say how they differ, mainly because I'm not 100% sure myself

will there be anew domestic pinata

- at the time of typing I don't think so, but don't hold me to that

ok will the ice and sand be sold in packets like the long grass and grass?? or will you already have it at the begining in the game

- as with most things you will have to earn them, you won't have to move mountains but you will have to earn them

What are the chances of the Geckie being dropped out of the game? The Gecko is one of the main reasons why I what the game.

- given that a MS playability survey shows that 92.3% of all 21-35 year old males that watch MTV can relate to the Gecko, there is no chance of it being dropped at all.

:p Do I detect a bit of frustration there? You guys are the experts on making games so I'm sure you will do a good job. I can't think of any other ways to improve the process of maintaining a garden of pinatas. Looking forward to TiP!

- that question always just makes me roll my eyes, we're not going to make it slower, after all :)

[jimmcq]

ok will the ice and sand be sold in packets like the long grass and grass?? or will you already have it at the begining in the game

In the game you visit the Pinarctic region to capture arctic pinatas to bring back to your garden. Since the arctic pinatas like to live in the snow you are given a Snow terrain packet (which works just like the grass packets) to put snow in your main garden.

Sand from the Dessert Desert works the same way.

[bella1234]

ok, will there be more screeendhots and videos? or will you make us wait spaztic in a coner?

[jimmcq]

ok, will there be more screeendhots and videos? or will you make us wait spaztic in a coner?

Since they just released a bunch last week I'm guessing that they'll make us wait a little while longer. There will definitely lots more around E3 in the middle of July though.

[love me]

does to players stay seperated i dont realy dont know!!!

[FeralKitty]

does to players stay seperated i dont realy dont know!!!

Read through the thread, as this question has been answered several times, including a few posts above yours.

[Leorex]

how do you come up with the names for the pinatas?

and have you expanded the "food chain" or are you still aiming for the three tier system?
( plant -> doenut -> Roario)

[Hyugoman]

Okay... this is probably going to sound quite strange as this is my first post here. In fact I only signed up to the site a few minutes ago.
Here goes...:

Can Cherrapins and Newtgats co-exist peacefully?
I ask as I notice a lot of similar Pinata tend to fight with each other (Eg: Newtgats and Lickitoads, the Horse type Pinata, the Waterfowl Pinata)

Newtgats were my favorite Pinata in the original, and turtles are the animal I love the most.

Kudos to you guys at Rare! Looking forward to the new Banjo as well!

[sonictomas]

is your garden on vp:tip based in the same place as where you were in vp:classic(due to the desert area and snow area)

and is it based like 5 years after vp:classic or something

[Klinny]

I apologize if these questions have been answered already; I did a quick search but I may have missed something!

Anywho, I was wondering if a Gold Xbox Live membership is required in order to send crates to friends and/or upload screenshots to the Viva Pinata servers.

Basically, I'm wondering if a Silver account is satisfactory in order to access all of the online features. Thank you for your time!

[Mystery]

Is it gonna be worth it?

[Jedi Mike]

yes it will !
:D

[charlietheunicorn]

Will there be a meerkit?

[Zeta]

I have a couple of questions pretty important to me:

* Can you skip the tutorial? One of the things that annoyed me in the last is that you'd have to deal with Leafos with every new user or game.

* Speaking of Leafos, I really really hate her. She takes up space, gives you false information, and leaves your gates open. Please tell me if these issues have been dealt with or if (hopefully) she doesn't actually appear in the garden anymore.

* In regards to landscaping, has that been made more user friendly? One of the annoying things in the last game was spending 10 minutes at the beginning of each new garden pounding dirt and laying sod. Can you select large areas and make them all grass/dirt/snow/sand/water at once? The controls for that were also fairly imprecise. I'd end up with brown patches of un-stomped dirt that were impossible to get rid of unless I dug a pond and then filled it in. Have these issues been fixed?

* Have any of the Pinatas from the first game been left out of Trouble in Paradise?

* Any discussion about a Windows port of it, or is this going to remain Xbox 360 exclusive for the foreseeable future?

[MissingNo.]

I can't believe that nobody has asked this: will there be any water pinata??

[Zeta]

You mean like totally aquatic, like fish? Or new amphibious pinatas like frogs and such?

[Zap657]

Probably not fish. Though that should've been another area like the pinarctic and Dessert desert, I thought for sure that it was during the trailer when Pester announced that there where 3 areas.... But it was just for a gag :(

[FeralKitty]

Screenshots of Pocket Paradise (http://pinataisland.info/viva/Viva_Pi%C3%B1ata:_Pocket_Paradise) (for the Nintendo DS) have shown a beach, and Starfish pinatas have appeared on the TV show.

Although there are a few "undiscovered" species yet for Trouble in Paradise, it seems possible that the "third area" is where we'll find DS exclusives.

[wjv321]

un is it true that pinatas fight usin weapons now cause i got the guide and saw a parrybo holdin a sword

[jimmcq]

un is it true that pinatas fight usin weapons now cause i got the guide and saw a parrybo holdin a sword

That is a decorative accessory, not a melee weapon.

[MissingNo.]

I mean completely aquatic.

[jimmcq]

Can you skip the tutorial?

Replacing the traditional tutorial, the optional Player Guide System directs players through a series of loose goals to help them master the fundamental aspects of “Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise.”

Can you select large areas and make them all grass/dirt/snow/sand/water at once?

From the Hands-On post (http://pinataisland.info/forum/showthread.php?t=9079): "You can now use the shovel (I assume an upgraded version) to dig large areas at once by just marking the corners of the area to be dug."

Have any of the Pinatas from the first game been left out of Trouble in Paradise?

Nope

Any discussion about a Windows port of it

Nothing yet

[zach]

Will we be able to rename our gardens?

How different will this game be? Will it feel like we are playing the original at times?

[Macaraca]

Will we be able to rename our gardens?

How different will this game be? Will it feel like we are playing the original at times?

i would of hoped so it probably will only feel a little bit like the original! i still cant get over the scare of loathers following you.

[BIGsheep]

does to players stay seperated i dont realy dont know!!!Firstly, don't use that crazy text! Secondly, I'm not sure what you're asking? When playing with two players, i.e. the couch social, you both retain seperate cursors.

how do you come up with the names for the pinatas?

and have you expanded the "food chain" or are you still aiming for the three tier system?
( plant -> doenut -> Roario)

The names are done across the whole team with the winner usually being the best/worst pun (depending on your point of view) involving the animal and some sort of confectionary.

The food chain will be expanded to include the new areas, animals and plants but I won't give specifics.

Can Cherrapins and Newtgats co-exist peacefully?Don't know, to be honest. Who knows what the designers are still tweaking at this moment in time, we might have a Battle Royale between Cherrapins, Newtgats and Lickatoads. My money's on Cherrapins thanks to their low centre of gravity.

is your garden on vp:tip based in the same place as where you were in vp:classic(due to the desert area and snow area)

and is it based like 5 years after vp:classic or something

It's fair to say you've moved to a different part of Pinata Island. The first time you're in your new garden you'll definitely see the differences as you're a lot close to Pinata Central.

I would probably say it's based roughly 22 months after the original, but the actual time line isn't truly set in stone.

Anywho, I was wondering if a Gold Xbox Live membership is required in order to send crates to friends and/or upload screenshots to the Viva Pinata servers.

Basically, I'm wondering if a Silver account is satisfactory in order to access all of the online features. Thank you for your time!
As with the first game we are aiming that crate sending features will be accessible to Silver account holders aswell as those with Gold. I'm pretty sure the same will apply to the photos, too, so no one should fret.

Is it gonna be worth it?
That's all down to your personal sense of worth. We're adding two new sub-gardens, 50% more pinatas, Pinata Vision cards, toys, trains, a new story mode, a better challenge system, a relaxing Just for Fun mode, photo uploading, yet to be talked about online features and a host of things I've probably forgotten about. Trust me, this is no rushed out followup.

I have a couple of questions pretty important to me:

* Can you skip the tutorial? One of the things that annoyed me in the last is that you'd have to deal with Leafos with every new user or game.

* Speaking of Leafos, I really really hate her. She takes up space, gives you false information, and leaves your gates open. Please tell me if these issues have been dealt with or if (hopefully) she doesn't actually appear in the garden anymore.

* In regards to landscaping, has that been made more user friendly? One of the annoying things in the last game was spending 10 minutes at the beginning of each new garden pounding dirt and laying sod. Can you select large areas and make them all grass/dirt/snow/sand/water at once? The controls for that were also fairly imprecise. I'd end up with brown patches of un-stomped dirt that were impossible to get rid of unless I dug a pond and then filled it in. Have these issues been fixed?

* Have any of the Pinatas from the first game been left out of Trouble in Paradise?

* Any discussion about a Windows port of it, or is this going to remain Xbox 360 exclusive for the foreseeable future?

The tutorial is something that heavily bugged me about the first one, so you'll be gladded to know it's mightily improved. This time round we've integrated a more subtle system where it teaches you how to play through a series of challenges. There are very few, if any, pop-ups and the hints are all very blended so as not to annoy experience gardeners whilst also not patronising beginners. You can also completely skip them if you want but a couple will introduce the new aspects of the game to you.

I can't say I've seen what Leafos is up to recently so I can't answer that, sorry.

Every garden will now come ready beaten down. Cracked earth is, as far as I know, gone. What seemed like a good idea in the first game did reveal itself to be an evil chore every time you started a new garden.

There are also area select tools for digging ponds, which should help those with a taste for aquatic pinatas.

As mentioned previously, everything from the first game will return in TIP.

No announcements have been made for a Windows version.

I can't believe that nobody has asked this: will there be any water pinata??

If you check the wiki people have already spotted a turtle and a crab.

How different will this game be? Will it feel like we are playing the original at times?Well, it's basically the same core game mechanic but with a whole load of improvements and new features. Those who have played before should be able to jump right in whilst also finding a whole load more things to play with.

[FeralKitty]

Cracked earth is, as far as I know, gone.

And the Gold Dragonache, who was fond of being hatched there?

[zach]

Well, it's basically the same core game mechanic but with a whole load of improvements and new features. Those who have played before should be able to jump right in whilst also finding a whole load more things to play with.Which is what we would expect; just like any other sequel really. I'm wondering if the franchise will get new fans because the change of gameplay (some depth in party interaction etc), or if it would be more like an expansion and keep the same userbase (I don't expect an answer to this).

The names are done across the whole team with the winner usually being the best/worst pun (depending on your point of view) involving the animal and some sort of confectionary.Haha I never made that connection, good idea.

[jimmcq]

i would of hoped so it probably will only feel a little bit like the original! i still cant get over the scare of loathers following you.
You are scared of all the [people who greatly dislike viva pinata] following me? :rolleyes: If I had loathers following me, that would suggest I lead a pack of haters. I love (not loathe) Viva Pinata and look forward to TiP.

"Loather" in that context is referring to the obstacles within the Romance Mini-Game. Y'know, the little red bomb-things that make the walls of the maze?

Anyway, in Trouble in Paradise there are now loathers that will follow you through the maze if you get too close to them.

[scorppent]

On various sites (gamesradar, spot, ect.) they say there is over 100+ pinatas in TiP. only 60 original+32 new=92 total? are the sites wrong?

[jimmcq]

On various sites (gamesradar, spot, ect.) they say there is over 100+ pinatas in TiP. only 60 original+32 new=92 total? are the sites wrong?

It depends on how they are defining their terms. All the marketing info for the original game said there were "over 60 species" when there were only 60... but they were counting sour versions of the same species as a different species, and they were counting each of the 10 color variations of the Flutterscotch as different... so 77 total if you include those (we don't here).

At this point we don't really know how many new species are in the new game. I've seen "over 30", I've seen the 32 number, and then I've seen the 100+ number you mentioned that really doesn't add up. Since 32 is the most specific number we've seen that's the one that I think is most likely to be accurate.

[zach]

"Loather" in that context is referring to the obstacles within the Romance Mini-Game. Y'know, the little red bomb-things that make the walls of the maze?

Anyway, in Trouble in Paradise there are now loathers that will follow you through the maze if you get too close to them.LOL! Oh... Sorry Macaraca, you didn't start a new paragraph so I thought you were still on the same topic.

I hadn't heard about that update, sounds fun :)

I recall hearing about an update for VP (which never came/wasn't true) about co-op over live along with other things...

[FeralKitty]

On various sites (gamesradar, spot, ect.) they say there is over 100+ pinatas in TiP. only 60 original+32 new=92 total? are the sites wrong?

Nope. If you check the official game detail page (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/v/vptip/), it also says over 100.

It's possible that the math requires including the (new) sours.

[katamarimike]

Will Dastardos ever be noticed as Stardos again? I think the villagers are really stupid if they can't find stardos in the word dastardos.Will we ever be able to change him back?
Will people like jardenioro be coming to your garden? It would be cool if you see like, Gretchem FEtch'm walking around and taking notes of your pinatas.
Also, Will the red dragonauche be in the game? I can't stand to see a dragon with pink on it.Although that would take the color out of the game.Never mind:D

[yetizai]

yet to be talked about online features and a host of things I've probably forgotten about.

Does this mean that those have seen the game merely haven't written anything aobut it or they have yet to be officialy released? If you allowed can you give us an idea of what "online features" entails?

Every garden will now come ready beaten down. Cracked earth is, as far as I know, gone.

I'll second FK's question on what of the Gold Dragonache?

I liked using the cracked earth in design of gardens, any chance we could get it as a packet? Like snow, sand, grass or long grass.

[uczmeg]

Are fences easier to layout? I found them a nightmare with the xbox controller.

Would be nice to have something like the new shovel tool, put a starting point and an end point and it makes the fence (or path or whatever).

[jimmcq]

Does this mean that those have seen the game merely haven't written anything aobut it or they have yet to be officialy released? If you allowed can you give us an idea of what "online features" entails?

There were no restrictions around what could or couldn't be written about Trouble in Paradise so at this point you've pretty much seen every scrap of information that Rare has made available. The "yet to be talked about" is referring to the fact that Rare hasn't talked about it yet, not that other people have neglected to mention it.

[yetizai]

Jim I was afraid that was going to be the answer. I was hoping he would be able give us an idea of what those other "online features" are.

Anyway I do have another question, this time on twins.

Will we have the ability this time around to get Twins with species other than whirlms? Since it seems that the WC has changed to being earned for skills during the mini-game, will twins (if available) be controlled the same way via skills in the mini-game? Or will the twins still be based on mathmatical chance?

[jimmcq]

Will we have the ability this time around to get Twins with species other than whirlms? Since it seems that the WC has changed to being earned for skills during the mini-game, will twins (if available) be controlled the same way via skills in the mini-game? Or will the twins still be based on mathmatical chance?

Yes, you can definitely earn twins of species besides Whirlms. I believe it is also based on the results of the romance mini-game... it may have just been the preview built I was playing, but twin Sweetles didn't seem too uncommon.

[Zeta]

And the Gold Dragonache, who was fond of being hatched there?


I suspect they simply made it hatch from Sand. That would be the easiest and most logical thing to do.

[Sonny]

If you get a gold dragonache from sand, then surely you shoul be able to get a dragonache variant from the snow terrain.

[Zeta]

I'm sure there will be a White Dragonache for Snow.

[Macaraca]

Will the cards for viva pinata TIP posted on this website work if we scan them?

[rashberry]

Will the cards for viva pinata TIP posted on this website work if we scan them?

You should read back the thread from this post... http://www.pinataisland.info/forum/showpost.php?p=180566&postcount=46

Rashberry

[Mika]

I'm not sure if this was asked before but, with new pinatas will there be new plants as well?

[Helpful]

I'm not sure if this was asked before but, with new pinatas will there be new plants as well?I could tell you right now they will. It would be very unlikely that Rare didn't add new plants.

I have a question; If it will be based on skill to get a WC, what exactly is the skill you need? (Ex, beaten really fast, not allowed to lose lives, your gardener level)

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[Mika]

I'd imagine so, maybe there will be a cute animation of a Moojoo tearing off the bark of a pine for a delicious snack.

[Newtgat]

Don't know, to be honest. Who knows what the designers are still tweaking at this moment in time, we might have a Battle Royale between Cherrapins, Newtgats and Lickatoads. My money's on Cherrapins thanks to their low centre of gravity.

Oh ye of little faith. ;)

a new story mode
Huzzah! I quite liked the little back-story the first game had and was somewhat disappointed that the game had an absence of a strong storyline for the rest of the game.

I just hope the new pinata additions don't get too crazy-I'd feel bad if this series came to the same fate as Pokemon (Hey, look another 150 Pokemon to catch! And they're all lamer than last generation!). But I seriously doubt you guys would let that happen.
Oh yes, I'm assuming you can still whack characters who wander into your garden? That's an excellent time waster and causes much hilarity among my siblings/myself.
And once you block a pinata on the bouncer board thing, can you take them off again?

[Macaraca]

You should read back the thread from this post... http://www.pinataisland.info/forum/showpost.php?p=180566&postcount=46

Rashberry

ah thank you :) another question: do you have to be a certain level to be able to scan the cards?

[BIGsheep]

Are fences easier to layout? I found them a nightmare with the xbox controller.Why did you find them so bad? There is an invisible grid along which the fences must be placed. But, sorry, the system won't be changing.

I have a question; If it will be based on skill to get a WC, what exactly is the skill you need? (Ex, beaten really fast, not allowed to lose lives, your gardener level)Within in the mate-mini-game there are challenges set to your that you must complete. Complete them well and quick enough and you will be rewarded.

I just hope the new pinata additions don't get too crazy-I'd feel bad if this series came to the same fate as Pokemon (Hey, look another 150 Pokemon to catch! And they're all lamer than last generation!). But I seriously doubt you guys would let that happen.
Oh yes, I'm assuming you can still whack characters who wander into your garden? That's an excellent time waster and causes much hilarity among my siblings/myself.
And once you block a pinata on the bouncer board thing, can you take them off again?

Well, we've had over 160 pinatas designed since we started the project so I can assure you the quality is there still. The only reason we didn't include more in either game is down to time and how long it takes to make each pinata.

Pinatas are there to be whacked...

Bouncer board is entirely configurable by you. You decide what's in and what's out.

ah thank you :) another question: do you have to be a certain level to be able to scan the cards?

If you have a camera, you can scan.

[Newtgat]

Pinatas are there to be whacked...

Bouncer board is entirely configurable by you. You decide what's in and what's out..

Err...I actually meant people like Leafos and Seedos, but now that I look back on it that's a stupid question.
Thank you very much! No more questions, I'll shut up now. :)

[Macaraca]

if you scan a card can you keep scanning it or does it only have 1 use per user

[jimmcq]

if you scan a card can you keep scanning it or does it only have 1 use per user

There are two different types of Pinata Vision cards that can be created, Locked and Unlocked.

Locked cards work very much like sending a crate to someone in VP: Classic. When you create a locked card you must choose a specific gamertag as the recipient, and the item or pinata you are sending is removed from your garden. A locked card can only be scanned by the specified player profile and can only be scanned once.

I don't think locked cards cost any Chocolate Coins to create and use, but unlocked cards do. It costs you an amount relative to the value of the encoded item or pinata to create the unlocked card, and it also costs each time that card is scanned again.

So, to answer your question Locked cards can only be scanned once. You can keep scanning Unlocked cards but it will cost you chocolate coins every time that you do.

[Macaraca]

ahh thanks a lot, i hope you can send locked cards to yourself :p

edit:

will jeli's be variant-able? coz i would love one blue or deep red.

[Helpful]

will jeli's be variant-able? coz i would love one blue or deep red. I don't see why they wouldn't. Jeli's are like any other pinata. Of course it would have variants.

I assume some still think the Jeli is a special pinata because of the rumors the "Jeli exists in VP classic."

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[Amaroq]

Helpful-I assume some still think the Jeli is a special pinata because of the rumors the "Jeli exists in VP classic.[

I wish they did!:D

[katamarimike]

Will we be able to build in the pinartic and stuff. Or will we be able to change the backround with pinatavision. THe pinartic at night looks ausome. Also, are we buying pinatavisiopn cards at our local game retailer or printing and paying?I think at least 2 packs should come with every purchase of VP2. And if ur making dinosaurs. MAke a tyrannosour rex :)

[Amaroq]

T-Rex would be too similar to Dragonache, but kangarros and giraffes would be very nice...

[jimmcq]

are we buying pinatavisiopn cards at our local game retailer or printing and paying?I think at least 2 packs should come with every purchase of VP2.

From the FAQ (http://pinataisland.info/forum/showthread.php?t=9132):

Q. Where do we get the Pinata Vision cards? Do we have to buy them?

Pinata Vision cards will be freely available online, and possibly found in print media. It's expected that some promotional cards may come from Rare. Gamers can also make their own cards, which can be used to trade a specific pinata. Visitors to the wiki can expect to see downloadable cards within the species articles (http://www.pinataisland.info/viva/Category:Trouble_in_Paradise_species), shortly after the game is released.

[katamarimike]

"T-Rex would be too similar to Dragonache"
I know but i'm just saying IF they make one they should call it that.
Srry dont know how to quote yet but i'lll find out sooner or later :)

[Zap657]

FYI, it's Insert what guy said here ;)

[Sonny]

This is really a pointless question but will the maximum level be 108 and will you actually be given a special reward for reaching the maximum level. (Reaching the maximum level to find out you don't get anything is really frustrating).

[Zap657]

I doubt the Max level will still be 108, given the new pinatas and plants and such. Although I do hope there will be some kind of reward at the end this time around.

[Amaroq]

I hope there is a reward for all our hard work!

[charlietheunicorn]

Will their be the old pinatas? Can you make pinatas ice sakte?

[Amaroq]

"Can you make pinatas ice skate?"

In the video I think I saw some Ice skating Pengums!

[pinatalover500]

I wonder what toys Fudgehogs play with!

[Static]

hmm.. thought i posted this, but cant find it...

Demo? :) please!! before the game come out? pretty please!!! lol

BIGsheep, Rash, will there be a demo?
Also, need any beta testers? :) I would like to put my name in first... JUST in case lol

[bella1234]

yes there will be demos they said that in the latest enterview..

[BIGsheep]

There you go, according to Bella you can beta test the demo; two Sparrowmints with one stone there :)

[Static]

LOL... sorry mustve missed it. i read the interview really fast.

Thats awesome. Now, the big dilema is.... I want to play NOW! but I dont want summer to go by too fast!

I know in the interview you said you will get to see more of the island. Can I safely assume this will be in cutscenes? You wont be able to wander around at all correct? (Maybe in VP 3? lol)

[Edit]
Another question... Will each garden be independant this time? Meaning... in VP:classic.. if one person unlocked something.. all gardens had it available. I was REALLY hoping that this would be different. I want to be able to get the unlocks on my own.. because my son will get them all first. lol

Thanks!

[Zeta]

Another question... Will each garden be independant this time? Meaning... in VP:classic.. if one person unlocked something.. all gardens had it available. I was REALLY hoping that this would be different. I want to be able to get the unlocks on my own.. because my son will get them all first. lol

You can set up multiple user accounts on an Xbox to do that.

[Static]

yeah, but thats such a pain.... ;)

[wjv321]

hey do u think theyll be new evolutions 4 viva tid?

[Amaroq]

wjv321-hey do u think theyll be new evolutions 4 viva tid?

I hope so, like Fizzly's evole into Pollolies or Rashburries into Hogurts

[zach]

Any chance of a collectors edition of the game?

[Sonny]

I don't think that has been announced but I bet they probably will.

[phoenix8]

Can you obtain every pinata in just for fun mode?:confused:

[jimmcq]

Can you obtain every pinata in just for fun mode?:confused:

No, it is estimated that only about 90% of all species will be available in Just for Fun mode.

[shenfrey]

At first i thought of it as just a simple update to viva pinata: classic. New pinatas, new items and so on. But with the camera tool, the New A.I and so on.. is this really Viva Pinata 2?

What ever it is, i just hope they DO improve on the pinata interactions, so instead of just walking around needlessly they interact with one another :D

[FeralKitty]

It's not called VP2, but yes, it's a brand new game (not an update). If you read all the stickies, you'll get an excellent overview (http://pinataisland.info/viva/Viva_Pi%C3%B1ata:_Trouble_in_Paradise) of all that's new and improved.

And yes, pinata interactions are improved. In addition to all the new toys and trains that they have to play with, each species has a series of tricks they can learn. There's also some sort of follow-the-leader feature, although I'm not sure if that's a game they play or a behavior or what.

[phoenix8]

One more: Is it possible to transfer a pinata not available in just for fun mode to that mode from standard mode?

[charlietheunicorn]

Yes, it is. I really love pienas! Are they gonna be in it?

[jimmcq]

One more: Is it possible to transfer a pinata not available in just for fun mode to that mode from standard mode?

Yes, you can use the in-game Post Office system to transfer a pinata from a Standard garden to a Just for Fun garden, but not in the other direction.

[Amaroq]

Yes, it is. I really love pienas! Are they gonna be in it?

Yes, there will be pieenas as well as all of the other new species from the TV show. See the Wiki for a list of all of the new pinatas.

[Otisbum]

Any chance our completed encyclopedias from VPC will carry over into this? As much as I'd love going back through everything in the sequel, it'd be nice to be able to jump straight into the new stuff.

[ATC 1982]

Will there be exclusive Face plates that will be available for this game? i figured i would ask since all the good questions have been taken.

[BIGsheep]

I know in the interview you said you will get to see more of the island. Can I safely assume this will be in cutscenes? You wont be able to wander around at all correct? (Maybe in VP 3? lol)You can see other areas of the island when you go to the Dessert Desert and the Pinarctic but there will be no true roaming of the island, that just doesn't fit into the game.

Another question... Will each garden be independant this time? Meaning... in VP:classic.. if one person unlocked something.. all gardens had it available. I was REALLY hoping that this would be different. I want to be able to get the unlocks on my own.. because my son will get them all first. lolNope, it will be the same as before to allow people to create multiple gardens of different themes without the need to play through the game in its entirity everytime they want a new theme.

As mentioned, the facility is there for you to create a new Silver or offline account for your son. That way they can trade pinatas with you and their friends and you don't have to worry about him accidentally digging up your prize patch of land.

Any chance of a collectors edition of the game?Who knows? No announcement has been made either way.

One more: Is it possible to transfer a pinata not available in just for fun mode to that mode from standard mode?Yes. You can send from your normal gardens to JFF but not the other way around; it would be a little too easy, otherwise.

Will there be exclusive Face plates that will be available for this game? i figured i would ask since all the good questions have been taken.As with any word on a special edition, no announcement has been made.

[FeralKitty]

Any chance our completed encyclopedias from VPC will carry over into this? As much as I'd love going back through everything in the sequel, it'd be nice to be able to jump straight into the new stuff.

No, you can't import old gardens or old progress, and you'll have to start from scratch. There is, however, a Just for Fun mode, which will make it a bit easier and quicker to meet some of the new species.

Will there be exclusive Face plates that will be available for this game? i figured i would ask since all the good questions have been taken.

It's an original question :) I don't believe we've heard anything, either way.

[Macaraca]

will there be a fancy looking limited edition box case? :p

[Static]

Here it is!! the new elite limited edition!!
http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/5537/tipxboxwq6.jpg

lol j/k.. would be cool though...

[ATC 1982]

like that picture on xbox, so will there be 360 skins available

[Sour Syrupent]

I believe that picture is a joke, ao don't get your hopes up.

[St3v3n]

This may have been asked but when is the realease date for england :)

[Predark]

sup buddies, when will the game be released? Also, does it have better gfx and online? kthxbai

[charlietheunicorn]

Yo! I', Charlietheunicorn! Don't forget to check out the rp games. ;)

[Predark]

Yo! I', Charlietheunicorn! Don't forget to check out the rp games. ;)

the what?????????????

[charlietheunicorn]

Roleplay games. Oh, hi. I am very nice. Viva pinata roleplay! ;)

[Spartan]

sup buddies, when will the game be released? Also, does it have better gfx and online? kthxbai

It'll probably have improved graphics, but online co-op is to be announced.

[Poncho]

I have three questions.

1. Can anyone use those bar code pictures at any point of the game or will you like have to at least had that Pinata become a resident in your garden? It'd be really easy to get Pinata if you were able to use them whenever. Eventually, people will post them all online allowing people to get Pinatas easily w/o having to actually meet the requirements in the game.

2. When will the demo be released?

3. Do you have any plans on releasing information about the achievements before the release of the game?

[FeralKitty]

Can anyone use those bar code pictures at any point of the game or will you like have to at least had that Pinata become a resident in your garden?

You can use them at any point. Even without the cards, people can ask for species via trading. It's left up to the gardener, as to how they actually want to play the game.

You'll already find some Pinata Vision images (http://pinataisland.info/viva/Category:Pi%C3%B1ata_Vision_image) at the wiki.

When will the demo be released?

I believe a demo is expected shortly before the game's release, as mentioned in the TiP FAQ (http://pinataisland.info/forum/showthread.php?t=9132).

Do you have any plans on releasing information about the achievements before the release of the game?

Achievements will be listed at the wiki, most likely before the game is released.

[ATC 1982]

My question is about the scan cards/ passing of information to someone. I think there was a mention about also using "rare" scan that might become available for like all night/ or all day. If you have one of these cards, but want to keep share can you? I mean you still keep the funcunality, but you get to pass it along to one person and both you you can reap the rewards.

[FeralKitty]

It would make sense that cards which change the game's conditions (e.g. weather, time of day) would be unlocked cards, meaning they can be used more than once, and/or by more than one person.

There are several posts with more information about locked and unlocked cards which you can find by searching the Trouble in Paradise forum.

[BIGsheep]

will there be a fancy looking limited edition box case? :p

like that picture on xbox, so will there be 360 skins available

Nothing regarding any marketing or merchandise bar the main game has been announced yet.

This may have been asked but when is the realease date for england :)

The release date is pencilled in for September but I can't confirm specific regions as of yet. Last time round we launched pretty much worldwide within the space of a fortnight, though.

sup buddies, when will the game be released? Also, does it have better gfx and online? kthxbaisup. See above and our online plans are yet to be announced.

My question is about the scan cards/ passing of information to someone. I think there was a mention about also using "rare" scan that might become available for like all night/ or all day. If you have one of these cards, but want to keep share can you? I mean you still keep the funcunality, but you get to pass it along to one person and both you you can reap the rewards.

I'm not quite sure what you mean by "rare scan", sorry.

Different cards will have different abilities, some of these will be locked to a single gamertag whilst others will be open to everyone. There is also the ability to lock cards to a one off use.

Whatever the setup, once the card has been scanned, its action will be in your garden and cannot be taken away. If that card can then be passed on you can quite happily do so.

[s3eglass]

is there anew domestic pinata and if so what

[FeralKitty]

is there anew domestic pinata and if so what

Please post your questions in this sticky.

We don't know about new domestic pinatas yet.

All new information is added to the wiki's Species article. Please continue to check there for information about new sour, domestic, evolved, ... species.

[theshiz]

when is the demo for the 360 coming

thxs

[pinatalover500]

Will it be easier to get wildcards? You can't imagine the blood, sweat and tears I put in to get a Wildcard Fudgehog, and I still don't have one.:(

[FeralKitty]

Yes. As mentioned in the TiP FAQ (http://pinataisland.info/forum/showthread.php?t=9132), hands-on (http://pinataisland.info/forum/showthread.php?t=9079), and interview (http://pinataisland.info/forum/showthread.php?t=9056), you now obtain wildcards through skill and experience in the romance minigame, instead of by a small chance when an egg hatches. Each species will have three wildcards. One of the three will be easiest to obtain.

The lower-level species will require less skill and experience to obtain one, while the higher-level species will be more challenging.

Further details will be posted, as we learn more.

[Macaraca]

The lower-level species will require less skill and experience to obtain one, while the higher-level species will be more challenging.


ima definitely goin for whirlms 1st :p

[Amaroq]

ima definitely goin for whirlms 1st :p

Same with me and everyone else. (Whirlms are youre first pinata in the first game and I am 100% sure they will be the first pinata in TIP, so getting a WC right away is only natural.)

I wonder if you get awards for getting WCs

[MissingNo.]

I swear that the first time I breed whirlms, I will get the hardest one or else.

[Flipflop]

If there are 3 wild cards per species,will each wild card be achieved depending on how well you did it? i meen if you got enough for the first wild card you would get it,but if you did perfect you would get the last wildcard,etc.? or is it random?
also,will the Captain's Cutlass be available again?

[BIGsheep]

when is the demo for the 360 coming Hopefully before we launch this time :)

If there are 3 wild cards per species,will each wild card be achieved depending on how well you did it? i meen if you got enough for the first wild card you would get it,but if you did perfect you would get the last wildcard,etc.? or is it random?
also,will the Captain's Cutlass be available again?

You're going to have to wait, sorry, for those answers.

[ATC 1982]

I know it is probably going to happen, but it be the same two seeds at first? You remember way back when you can choose one seed over the other. Will that happen or something new for us to choose?

[blackpearl20]

Will there be male and female piñata’s (as in, will it say whether the piñata is a male or female)? I’ve been searching through all the interviews and what not and have found nothing so I’m assuming that there will not be, but just incase I thought I’d ask.

[jimmcq]

Will there be male and female piñata’s (as in, will it say whether the piñata is a male or female)? I’ve been searching through all the interviews and what not and have found nothing so I’m assuming that there will not be, but just incase I thought I’d ask.

I think it's pretty safe to say that there won't be any male/female pinatas if they want to keep their 'E' rating.

[Flipflop]

oh,one more thing. I checked back in earlier posts on this thread and I heard pinata's may be hatched and there will be twins. is this true?

[FeralKitty]

The wiki has many answers. Check out the Twins article.

You can always use the wiki's search box to find information.

[Flipflop]

Ok,i read it...
new version of question:
will the " Twin Whirlms only" glitch be fixed in TiP?

[jimmcq]

Ok,i read it...
new version of question:
will the " Twin Whirlms only" glitch be fixed in TiP?

Yes, it definitely is.

[theshiz]

when will the game come out and when will the the demo for the 360 come around ??

THanks

[jimmcq]

when will the game come out and when will the the demo for the 360 come around ??

THanks

Check the first two questions of the FAQ (http://pinataisland.info/forum/showthread.php?t=9132)

[Flipflop]

Ok,this is my last question for now (I promise! :P )
I saw a screenshot with a sour Smorepion in it. It was preeetty tiny,the tiniest pinata I have seen so far. So heres the question: How big will the baby Smorepion be? @_@
...One more thing,XD.
How will you "Trap" Pinatas in the Pinartic or Dessert desert?

[Amaroq]

1. There are smaller pinatas, trust me. The babt will be about half the sixe as an adult. At least thats what I think.

2. You lay traps and wait for the pinata to walk into them.

Does this help?

[Flipflop]

1. There are smaller pinatas, trust me. The babt will be about half the sixe as an adult. At least thats what I think.

2. You lay traps and wait for the pinata to walk into them.

Does this help?

1. Oh,ok.
2. Cliche. :roll: :p

Yeah,it helps.

[PINATAcast]

will their be anything rare in the game, since WCs will be easier to achieve.

aka= will their be a reason / goal to spend thousands of hours playing this game relentlessly.

[VPplaya]

Does anybody know if RARE is planning on downloadable content (besides those cards)

[BIGsheep]

Ok,this is my last question for now (I promise! :P )
I saw a screenshot with a sour Smorepion in it. It was preeetty tiny,the tiniest pinata I have seen so far. So heres the question: How big will the baby Smorepion be?Smaller than its parents.

will their be anything rare in the game, since WCs will be easier to achieve.

aka= will their be a reason / goal to spend thousands of hours playing this game relentlessly.

If the main game isn't enough to satisfy you through dozens and dozens and dozens of hours then I can always lend you a large multi-thousand sided dice and ask you to roll a 14, if that's your thing :)

Does anybody know if RARE is planning on downloadable content (besides those cards)

No DLC announcements have been made... we haven't even finished the main game yet.

[VPplaya]

Oh, that would be cool if you guys can make DC as in like an underwater garden download. That would be awesome

[Lost Roman]

Can we skip the actual romance dance sequences that happen the first time you romance two pinatas? I always found them irritating; the only thing too childish for me regarding Viva Pinata.

Also, will Pinatas brought to the Garden through Pinata Vision cards be sold for the same price, seems as though if they can be sold, the games "economy" is ruined...?

[BIGsheep]

Also, will Pinatas brought to the Garden through Pinata Vision cards be sold for the same price, seems as though if they can be sold, the games "economy" is ruined...?With any card you create and upload of a pinata, a price will be associated with it. Every time that animal is scanned in to the garden you will have to pay the CC coins for dropping it in, sort of like a swifter version of Gretchin's.

With this going on, there won't be any free money as you'll really just be getting a refund, more than anything.

[Lost Roman]

Oh Okay, that makes alot more sense, sorry If I missed that in the FAQ. As for my other question, should I assume no?

[Flipflop]

I'm bringing this thread back to life.......
I have a few more questions...again. :p

1)Is there any possibility that you could post a picture of a Flapyak or Bispotti? I am curious as to what the look like since I never saw them yet.
2) Can you give us an example of a toy in the game other than the train?
3) Will all the pinatas from the previous game have the wild card they had in VP as one of their 1 out of 3 wild cards?

[love me]

how many wildd-cards is there? (i herd theres alot!)

[treno23]

We can reproduce the bitter piñatas. will have alternatives.
we will have this game in light blue flower that was in a corner of the garden, that was not available?

[VPplaya]

I'm bringing this thread back to life.......
I have a few more questions...again. :p

1)Is there any possibility that you could post a picture of a Flapyak or Bispotti? I am curious as to what the look like since I never saw them yet.
2) Can you give us an example of a toy in the game other than the train?
3) Will all the pinatas from the previous game have the wild card they had in VP as one of their 1 out of 3 wild cards?

In the recently released Snow and Ice video there is many scenes with the flapyak.

[Flipflop]

In the recently released Snow and Ice video there is many scenes with the flapyak.

Sorry but my comp doesnt let me view videos. :(

[BIGsheep]

how many wildd-cards is there? (i herd theres alot!)There will be three per species.

[treno23]

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We can reproduce the bitter piñatas. will have alternatives.
we will have this game in light blue flower that was in a corner of the garden, that was not available?

[pinatalover500]

If you keep sours in your garden in their sour form, will they keep messing things up, or will they be like the other pinatas and play nicely?

[davontekh]

when printing the viva pinata TIP card do i print them on regular paper or some kind of special kind

[Sprig285]

If you keep sours in your garden in their sour form, will they keep messing things up, or will they be like the other pinatas and play nicely?

I think you have to feed them sweets to keep them happy or something like that but dont quote me on that

i'm hoping that there is a way to tame them but not make them turn sweet cos i want a garden full of Sour version pinatas insted of sweet versions of the Sours

[jimmcq]

when printing the viva pinata TIP card do i print them on regular paper or some kind of special kind

As long as the camera can see the image, then you should be fine... so most any paper should work. Or you could just use an electronic device that displays images (iPod, cell phone, etc.) and show that to the camera.

[davontekh]

thank you

[BIGsheep]

We can reproduce the bitter piñatas. will have alternatives.
we will have this game in light blue flower that was in a corner of the garden, that was not available?

You will not be able to romance the sour pinatas. They won't have variants either as the red and black is what makes them sour.

No, but there are new flowers that you can find.

[Sprig285]

You will not be able to romance the sour pinatas. They won't have variants either as the red and black is what makes them sour.

No, but there are new flowers that you can find.

So about the Sours do we have to keep them happy or is there a way to tame them and keep them it the sour form?

[Newtgat]

I dunno if this has been answered yet, but can sours participate in the P-Factor or are the judges more concerned about losing their limbs?

While I'm at it, it looked like Leafos was... possibly dancing in the background one of the videos. Do some of the human characters interact with the pinatas in any way?

[Sprig285]

I dunno if this has been answered yet, but can sours participate in the P-Factor or are the judges more concerned about losing their limbs?

If I was a judge I'd be concerned of losing limbs because I like my arms and legs :p

[Mika]

Yes, I have a question, considering a walrus' diet in the real world is there going to be a seal pinata in this generation?

[demon-kisame]

that is highly doubtful that they would add it. but we wont kno till it comes out

[BIGsheep]

So about the Sours do we have to keep them happy or is there a way to tame them and keep them it the sour form?If you tame a sour it will transform into its tamed/sweet equivalent, there are, however, ways of keeping Sours in your garden.

I dunno if this has been answered yet, but can sours participate in the P-Factor or are the judges more concerned about losing their limbs?

You cannot select Sours to participate. It may be possible to keep them in your garden under certain circumstances but it doesn't mean they're going to play ball. A horse to water, and all that.

While I'm at it, it looked like Leafos was... possibly dancing in the background one of the videos. Do some of the human characters interact with the pinatas in any way?Our fungineers have worked at more interaction between all members of the garden community, so you can occassionally find Leafos discussing events with your pinatas. What she talks about is anyone's guess but I have heard she is currently hooked on Big Brother.

Yes, I have a question, considering a walrus' diet in the real world is there going to be a seal pinata in this generation?You'll have to wait and see what the Walrusk needs...

[mattmarchant]

Our fungineers have worked at more interaction between all members of the garden community, so you can occassionally find Leafos discussing events with your pinatas. What she talks about is anyone's guess but I have heard she is currently hooked on Big Brother.

ahh sweet, its little things like this that make games for me!
like when your mobile phone interupts the radio on gta!


my question:
Is Costalot still dead rude?

[BIGsheep]

Probably ruder. She's been playing Animal Crossing since we last saw her and has been taking cues from Tom Nook.

[Hosscat]

I have a question about a glitch. Do fences contain pinatas better. I had the strongest (stone) fence and every couple of minutes my pinatas would walk right through it.

[mattmarchant]

I have a question about a glitch. Do fences contain pinatas better. I had the strongest (stone) fence and every couple of minutes my pinatas would walk right through it.


ahh i was having that trouble today, i dont really use fences apart from when growing weeeds but they still get in there!!

[Sonny]

Okay, I have a question, I heard on a site that in the new game they have included something called golf sweets that you can play golf using the shovel and can theorectically create a whole mini golf garden if you want, is this true?:confused: