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[[File:Splatoon_hub_world.jpg|thumb|346px|Inkopolis]] | [[File:Splatoon_hub_world.jpg|thumb|346px|Inkopolis]] | ||
'''Inkopolis Plaza''' is the hub | '''Inkopolis Plaza''' is the main hub of ''[[Splatoon]]'' and the heart of [[Inkopolis]] From here players can access various [[mode]]s and shops as well as interact with other players' [[Inklings]] via [[Miiverse]]. | ||
== Appearance == | == Appearance == | ||
The | The Plaza roughly square-shaped, with a large sidewalk. At the far north side is [[Inkopolis Tower]], which players can enter to access [[Regular Battle|Regular]] and [[Ranked Battle]]s, and to the south is a train station just outside the bounds of the accessible area. | ||
[[File:Inkopolis Tower base.jpg|thumb|The Plaza]] | [[File:Inkopolis Tower base.jpg|thumb|The Plaza.]] | ||
On the west side of the Plaza is [[Booyah Base]], a small set of shops in which the player can buy items, including [[weapons]] at [[Ammo Knights]], [[headgear]] at [[Cooler Heads]], [[clothing]] at [[Jelly Fresh]], and [[shoes]] at [[Shrimp Kicks]]. Each shop has a charismatic [[:Category:Shop Keepers|shopkeeper]] representing a different type of marine life. These include [[Sheldon]] the horseshoe crab, [[Annie]] the sea anemone (and [[Moe]] the clown fish), [[Jelonzo]] the [[jellyfish]], and [[Crusty Sean]] the prawn. | |||
In the northeast corner is a [[grate]]d manhole from which [[Octo Valley]] can be accessed. Above it is a small catwalk, which leads to the [[Battle Dojo]] and the [[Squid Sisters]]' studio. On the eastern side of the Plaza is [[Spyke]]'s alleyway, and at the southeast corner is the [[amiibo]] box. | |||
After | After playing with others online, their [[Inklings]] will temporarily appear in the Plaza, first in front of Inkopolis Tower, then scattered around the rest of the area. The player can see their name, [[Level]], [[rank]], and the [[weapon]] and [[gear]] that they had equipped when the player saw them last. Gear can be ordered from here via Spyke. | ||
[[File:InkopolisPlaza Tanooki and Fox.png|thumb|left|292px|Tanuki and Fox statues in Inkopolis Plaza]] | [[File:InkopolisPlaza Tanooki and Fox.png|thumb|left|292px|Tanuki and Fox statues in Inkopolis Plaza]] | ||
Inkopolis | Inkopolis Plaza also features two large statues: a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_raccoon_dog tanuki] on top of the Squid Sisters' studio and a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitsune fox] on Booyah Base. The animals depicted by these statues were involved the second Japanese [[Splatfest]], [[Wikipedia:Maruchan|Maruchan]] Red Fox vs. Green Tanuki. | ||
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==Splatfest== | ==Splatfest== | ||
[[File:Splatfest Plaza 3.jpg|thumb|Inkopolis Plaza during Splatfest.]] | [[File:Splatfest Plaza 3.jpg|thumb|Inkopolis Plaza during Splatfest.]] | ||
During [[Splatfest]], Inkopolis Plaza | During a [[Splatfest]], it is nighttime in Inkopolis Plaza. Decorated with colored lights and lanterns, small team-colored sparks rising from the ground, and neon signs and fireworks with [[Miiverse]] posts, it takes on a much more festive tone. In the center are two trucks outfitted with stage equipment, upon which the [[Squid Sisters]] perform [[:Media:Splatfest Plaza.ogg|a song unique to Splatfests]], which serves as the background music in the Plaza for the duration. [[Jellyfish]] and [[Inklings]] alike are gathered in front of the trucks, wearing [[Splatfest Tee]]s and dancing to the music. Since players must wear their Splatfest Tees, [[Jelonzo]] will have special dialogue informing them that they cannot equip new [[clothing]] bought. | ||
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== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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Inkopolis Tower Closeup.png|A close-up of [[Inkopolis Tower]]. | Inkopolis Tower Closeup.png|A close-up of [[Inkopolis Tower]]. | ||
Splatfest plaza.gif|Inkopolis Plaza during a [[Splatfest]]. | |||
Splatfest Plaza 4.jpg|[[Inkopolis Tower]] and the sky above the plaza decorated with [[Miiverse]] posts during the Water Slides vs. Roller Coasters Splatfest. | Splatfest Plaza 4.jpg|[[Inkopolis Tower]] and the sky above the plaza decorated with [[Miiverse]] posts during the Water Slides vs. Roller Coasters Splatfest. | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
* The | * The layout and design of Inkopolis are based on the city of [[wikipedia:Shibuya|Shibuya]] in Tokyo, Japan. | ||
* As stated in a developers' interview, the fox and tanuki statues above Inkopolis Plaza are leftovers from when {{S}}'s main characters were [[Splatoon#Development| going to be rabbits]]. The central theme to the character design was originally going to be Japanese folklore, including such animals as cats, foxes, and tanuki - hence the statues.<ref>{{SRL}} [http://www.famitsu.com/news/201509/09087846.html#page02 Famitsu: 機能を表現するデザイン手法。キャラクター、ブキ、ギアのデザインに迫る、『Splatoon（スプラトゥーン）』開発スタッフインタビュー【デザイン編】(2/4) (''Splatoon'' developer interview)]</ref> | |||
== Names in other languages == | == Names in other languages == | ||
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Revision as of 00:37, 15 October 2015
Inkopolis Plaza is the main hub of Splatoon and the heart of Inkopolis From here players can access various modes and shops as well as interact with other players' Inklings via Miiverse.
Appearance
The Plaza roughly square-shaped, with a large sidewalk. At the far north side is Inkopolis Tower, which players can enter to access Regular and Ranked Battles, and to the south is a train station just outside the bounds of the accessible area.
On the west side of the Plaza is Booyah Base, a small set of shops in which the player can buy items, including weapons at Ammo Knights, headgear at Cooler Heads, clothing at Jelly Fresh, and shoes at Shrimp Kicks. Each shop has a charismatic shopkeeper representing a different type of marine life. These include Sheldon the horseshoe crab, Annie the sea anemone (and Moe the clown fish), Jelonzo the jellyfish, and Crusty Sean the prawn.
In the northeast corner is a grated manhole from which Octo Valley can be accessed. Above it is a small catwalk, which leads to the Battle Dojo and the Squid Sisters' studio. On the eastern side of the Plaza is Spyke's alleyway, and at the southeast corner is the amiibo box.
After playing with others online, their Inklings will temporarily appear in the Plaza, first in front of Inkopolis Tower, then scattered around the rest of the area. The player can see their name, Level, rank, and the weapon and gear that they had equipped when the player saw them last. Gear can be ordered from here via Spyke.
Inkopolis Plaza also features two large statues: a tanuki on top of the Squid Sisters' studio and a fox on Booyah Base. The animals depicted by these statues were involved the second Japanese Splatfest, Maruchan Red Fox vs. Green Tanuki. Template:-
Splatfest
During a Splatfest, it is nighttime in Inkopolis Plaza. Decorated with colored lights and lanterns, small team-colored sparks rising from the ground, and neon signs and fireworks with Miiverse posts, it takes on a much more festive tone. In the center are two trucks outfitted with stage equipment, upon which the Squid Sisters perform a song unique to Splatfests, which serves as the background music in the Plaza for the duration. Jellyfish and Inklings alike are gathered in front of the trucks, wearing Splatfest Tees and dancing to the music. Since players must wear their Splatfest Tees, Jelonzo will have special dialogue informing them that they cannot equip new clothing bought.
Gallery
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A close-up of Inkopolis Tower.
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Inkopolis Plaza during a Splatfest.
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Inkopolis Tower and the sky above the plaza decorated with Miiverse posts during the Water Slides vs. Roller Coasters Splatfest.
Trivia
- The layout and design of Inkopolis are based on the city of Shibuya in Tokyo, Japan.
- As stated in a developers' interview, the fox and tanuki statues above Inkopolis Plaza are leftovers from when Splatoon's main characters were going to be rabbits. The central theme to the character design was originally going to be Japanese folklore, including such animals as cats, foxes, and tanuki - hence the statues.[1]
