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'''Kelp Dome''' is a greenhouse-themed multiplayer [[stage]] in ''[[Splatoon]]'' and ''[[Splatoon 2]]''.
'''Kelp Dome''' is a greenhouse-themed multiplayer [[stage]] in ''[[Splatoon]]'' and ''[[Splatoon 2]]''.


Kelp Dome is shaped like a large square with rounded edges. It includes a variety of paths and ramps divided by uninkable glass containers, in which various plants grow. A network of [[grate]]d walkways are also found above the central area and some of its connecting paths, allowing players to [[ink]] turf from above. On the ceiling, there is a glass dome that covers the entire round garden.
Kelp Dome is shaped like a large square with rounded edges. It includes a variety of paths and ramps divided by uninkable glass containers, in which various plants are growing. A network of [[grate]]d walkways are also found above the central area and some of its connecting path, allowing players to [[ink]] turf from above. On the ceiling there is a glass dome that covers the entire round-shaped garden.


==Layout==
== Layout ==
[[File:S2 Kelp Dome Overview.jpg|thumb|250px|Kelp Dome overview.]]
[[File:S2 Kelp Dome Overview.jpg|thumb|250px|Kelp Dome Overview.]]
Unlike conventional maps like Urchin Underpass and Walleye Warehouse, which has both team's bases at far ends of the map and players clashing at the midpoint, Kelp Dome is shaped more like a donut. The [[Spawn point]]s are situated on the outer rim of the map, which also envelops the central area. The spawn points are located on very high pillars with a large grate extending out from them, and there's a large raised area that players can only reach by dropping down from the spawn point. The large raised area is therefore not accessible to the enemy team. There are two paths leading away from the spawn point, one to the left and one to the right, while in Ranked modes there is also a third, direct path leading to the central area through the newly-added metal box. The area behind the spawn also has a ramp that leads out into the left path.


Unlike conventional stages like [[Urchin Underpass]] and [[Walleye Warehouse]], which have both team's bases at far ends of the stage and players clashing at the midpoint, Kelp Dome is shaped more like a donut. The [[spawn point]]s are situated on the outer rims, which also envelop the central area. They are located on very high pillars with a large [[grate]] extending out from them, and there is a large raised area that players can only reach by dropping down from the spawn point. The large raised area is therefore not accessible to the enemy team. Two paths lead away from the spawn point, one to the left and one to the right, while in [[Ranked Battle]] modes there is also a third, direct path leading to the central area through a newly-added metal box. The area behind the spawn point also has a ramp that leads out into the left path.
Going down the left route is a small, square area, with a narrow opening leading into the neutral combat area and a ramp going over the wall and on to the map's network of grates. On the right is an enclosed area with two ramps leading out of it. One connects to the grate passages directly above the central area, while the other is a one way drop into the corner regions. These two corner regions are where players of both teams meet when they leave their bases without using the grates. It is a simple square area with simple cover and an inkable wall that allows squids and octopi to swim up on to the grate network. There is also a wide path leading into the middle region. The grate runs above this path, branching off into either team's inner base.


Going down the left route is a small, square area, with a narrow opening leading into the neutral combat area and a ramp going over the wall and on to the map's network of grates. On the right is an enclosed area with two ramps leading out of it. One connects to the grate passages directly above the central area, while the other is a one-way drop into the corner regions. These two corner regions are where players of both teams meet when they leave their bases without using the grates. It is a simple square area with some simple cover and an inkable wall that allows squids and octopuses to swim up on to the grate network. There is also a wide path leading into the middle region. The grate runs above this path, branching off into either team's inner base.
At the center is a wide open area that is broken into halves by a tall cylinder in the middle, with two arms extending out from it. The entire structure can be inked so that players can get on to the platform from below. It is also where the grates on either side of the map ends, making it yet another way to reach them. Two inflatable barriers are placed in either corner of the area for cover. There isn't any water or abyss in this stage.


At the center is a wide-open area that is broken into halves by a tall cylinder in the middle, with two arms extending out from it. The entire structure can be inked so that players can get on to the platform from below. It is also where the grates on either side of the map end, making it yet another way to reach them. Two [[bumper]]s are placed in either corner of the area for cover. There is no water, nor an abyss, in this stage.
== Ranked Battle terrain ==
[[File:Kelp_Dome Terrain.png|thumb|250px|Kelp Dome in different terrain.]]
In Ranked Battle, specifications for the terrain or placement of objects are different between the modes; these changes create new paths or new objects to take cover behind.


==Ranked Battle terrain==
=== [[Splat Zones]]===
[[File:Kelp Dome Terrain.png|thumb|250px|Different terrain of Kelp Dome.]]
The zone is located at the center of the map, surrounding the tall cylinder, and is in the shape of a square. In order to capture the zone, both the part on top of the tall cylinder and the part below it must be inked. Ink-able blocks have been added just ahead of the [[spawn point]], allowing players to get over the otherwise uninkable glass containers for a shortcut into the center area. In ''Splatoon 2'', ink-able blocks have been added to the left of the spawn near the grate network to get over the uninkable glass containers towards the corner of the dome.


In [[Ranked Battle]]s, specifications for the terrain or placement of objects are different between the modes; these changes create new paths or new objects to take cover behind.
=== [[Tower Control]] ===
In ''Splatoon'', the tower starts on top of the tall cylinder at the center of the map. It moves down and to the right of the tall cylinder, towards the corner of the dome. It then goes straight towards the opposing team's spawn point and finishes right below the inaccessible area of the opposing team. Ink-able block have been added from left of [[spawn point]] to get over the uninkable glass containers for a shortcut into the center area. Many small objects in the corners of the dome got removed to make way for the path of the tower.


===[[Splat Zones]]===
In ''Splatoon 2'', new object was added to the left of the center area to provide cover.
The zone is located at the center of the map, surrounding the tall cylinder, and is in the shape of a square. To capture the zone, both the parts on top of and below the tall cylinder must be inked. Inkable blocks have been added just ahead of the [[spawn point]], allowing players to get over the otherwise uninkable glass containers for a shortcut into the center area. In {{S2}}, inkable blocks are added to the left of the spawn point, near the grate network, to get over the uninkable glass containers towards the corner of the dome.


===[[Tower Control]] ===
Checkpoints have been added:
In {{S}}, the Tower starts on top of the tall cylinder at the center of the map. It moves down and to the right of the tall cylinder, towards the corner of the dome. It then goes straight towards the opposing team's spawn point and finishes right below the inaccessible area of the opposing team. Inkable blocks have been added from the left of the spawn point to get over the uninkable glass containers for a shortcut into the center area. Many small objects in the corners of the dome got removed to make way for the path of the tower.
*The first checkpoint is located just off from the central platform.
*The second checkpoint is located at the choke point leading into the enemy's spawn area.
*The third checkpoint is left of enemy's spawn at the middle of the big areas.


In ''Splatoon 2'', a new object was added to the left of the center area to provide cover. Checkpoints were also added:
=== [[Rainmaker]]===
The Rainmaker starts on top of the tall cylinder at the center of the map. The goal is located in front of the spawn point of the opposing team next to the wall. Barriers have been added onto the raised walkways so that players cannot take that walkway right after obtaining the Rainmaker, or attack the opposing team before getting the weapon. ink-able block have been added to the left of spawn near the grate network to get over the uninkable glass containers towards the corner of the dome. Barriers have also been added near the spawn point for cover and got removed in ''Splatoon 2''.


* The first checkpoint is located just off from the central platform.
=== [[Clam Blitz]]===
* The second checkpoint is located at the choke point leading into the enemy's spawn area.
The Basket is located on the left side of spawn near the ramp while the bump of the goal is infront of the spawn point. Ink-able blocks have been added to the left and right routes from spawn to create a raised walkway above the uninkable glass containers, ink-able blocks have been added in the region corners of the dome to get cover behind and climb over them.
* The third checkpoint is left of enemy's spawn at the middle of the big areas.


===[[Rainmaker]]===
== ''Splatoon'' ==
The [[Rainmaker (weapon)|Rainmaker]] starts on top of the tall cylinder at the center of the map. The goal is located in front of the spawn point of the opposing team next to the wall. Barriers have been added onto the raised walkways so that players cannot take that walkway right after obtaining the Rainmaker, or attack the opposing team before getting the weapon. Inkable blocks have been added to the left of the spawn point near the grate network to get over the uninkable glass containers towards the corner of the dome. Barriers were also added near the spawn point for cover, but got removed in ''Splatoon 2''.
 
===[[Clam Blitz]]===
The clam basket is located on the left side of the spawn point near the ramp while the bump of the goal is in front of the spawn point. Inkable blocks were added to the left and right routes from the spawn point to create a raised walkway above the uninkable glass containers, while more were added in the corners of the dome to get cover behind and climb over them.
 
==''Splatoon''==
{{Infobox/Stage
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Kelp Dome was released on {{date|2015-06-11}} at {{time|2015-06-11 02:00 UTC}}.<ref>[https://splatoonus.tumblr.com/post/121195523094/a-new-stage-kelp-dome-will-be-added-to-splatoon {{SRL}} Squid Research Lab announcement post]</ref> A modified version of Kelp Dome is playable in [[Octoling Invasion]], an [[Octo Valley (mode)|Octo Valley]] mission.
Kelp Dome was released on {{date|2015-06-11}} at {{time|2015-06-11 02:00 UTC}}<ref>[https://splatoonus.tumblr.com/post/121195523094/a-new-stage-kelp-dome-will-be-added-to-splatoon {{SRL}} Squid Research Lab announcement post]</ref>, Modified Kelp Dome takes place on [[Octoling Invasion]], an [[Octo Valley (mode)|Octo Valley]] mission.


===Version history===
=== Version history ===
{| class="wikitable sitecolor-s"
{| class="wikitable sitecolor-s"
! Version !! Adjustments
! Version !! Adjustments
|-
|-
| '''{{Ver|S|2.0.0}}''' ||
| '''{{Ver|S|2.0.0}}''' ||  
* Adjusted stage layout in [[Splat Zones]] and [[Tower Control]].
* Adjusted stage layout in Splat Zones and Tower Control.
|-
|-
| '''{{Ver|S|2.2.0}}''' ||
| '''{{Ver|S|2.2.0}}''' ||  
* Small adjustments were made for [[Rainmaker]] mode.
* Small adjustments were made for Rainmaker mode.
|-
|-
| '''{{Ver|S|2.12.0}}''' ||
| '''{{Ver|S|2.12.0}}''' ||  
* Fixed an issue in all game modes that allowed players to move inside the raised starting platforms.
* Fixed an issue in all game modes that allowed players to move inside the raised starting platforms.
|}
|}


===Maps===
=== Maps ===
<gallery>
<gallery>
KelpDomeMap.jpg|Turf War.
KelpDomeMap.jpg|Turf War
Map Kelp Dome Splat Zones Overhead.jpg|Splat Zones.
Map Kelp Dome Splat Zones Overhead.jpg|Splat Zones
Map Kelp Dome Tower Control Overhead.jpg|Tower Control.
Map Kelp Dome Tower Control Overhead.jpg|Tower Control
Map Kelp Dome Rainmaker Overhead.jpg|Rainmaker.
Map Kelp Dome Rainmaker Overhead.jpg|Rainmaker
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Gallery===
=== Gallery ===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Kelp Dome Night Splatfest NA Spawn Point.jpg|An [[Inkling]] looking over the field during a [[Splatfest]].
Kelp Dome Night Splatfest NA Spawn Point.jpg|An [[Inkling]] looking over the field during [[Splatfest]].
Kelp Dome Night Sky Splatfest NA.jpg|An Inkling in Kelp Dome during a Splatfest.
Kelp Dome Night Sky Splatfest NA.jpg|An Inkling in Kelp Dome during Splatfest.
Kelp Dome Night Splatfest NA Super Jump.jpg|An Inkling [[Super Jump]]ing over the field.
Kelp Dome Night Splatfest NA Super Jump.jpg|An [[Inkling]] launching over the field.
Kelp Dome Night Splatfest NA Super Jump Horizon.jpg|An Inkling falling towards the ground.
Kelp Dome Night Splatfest NA Super Jump Horizon.jpg|An Inkling falling towards the ground.
Kelp Dome Night Splatfest NA Miiverse.jpg|An Inkling in Kelp Dome during a Splatfest.
Kelp Dome Night Splatfest NA Miiverse.jpg|An Inkling in Kelp Dome during Splatfest.
Outside kelp d splatfest 1.png|The area outside the boundary of Kelp Dome, with a [[jellyfish]] tending a tree.
Outside kelp d splatfest 1.png|The area outside the boundary of Kelp Dome, with a [[jellyfish]] tending a tree.
Outside kelp d splatfest 2.png|More of the outside area, with another jellyfish walking around.
Outside kelp d splatfest 2.png|More of the outside area, with another jellyfish walking around.
Kelp dome gulls.png|A group of gulls seen outside Kelp Dome.
Kelp dome gulls.png|A group of [[gull]]s seen outside Kelp Dome.
Octolings ahead.gif|An [[Octoling (enemy)|Octoling]] at Kelp Dome during [[Octoling Invasion]].
Octolings ahead.gif|An [[Octoling]] at Kelp Dome during the [[Octoling Invasion]] mission.
Concept Art - Greenhouse Objects.png|Concept art of various objects at Kelp Dome.
Concept Art - Greenhouse Objects.png|Concept art of various objects at Kelp Dome.
</gallery>
</gallery>
===Splatfests===
===Splatfests===
Kelp Dome was available in the following [[Splatfest]]s in {{S}}:
Kelp Dome was available in the following [[Splatfest]]s in {{S}}:
* [[Rice vs. Bread]]
* [[Rice vs. Bread]]
* [[Cats vs. Dogs]] {{NA}}
* [[Cats vs. Dogs]] {{NA}}
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* [[Tuna Mayonnaise Onigiri vs. Red Salmon Onigiri]]
* [[Tuna Mayonnaise Onigiri vs. Red Salmon Onigiri]]
* [[Callie vs. Marie]]
* [[Callie vs. Marie]]
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==''Splatoon 2''==
== ''Splatoon 2'' ==
{{Infobox/Stage
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Kelp Dome was released on {{date|2017-09-16}} at {{time|2017-09-16 02:00 UTC}}.<ref>[https://splatoonus.tumblr.com/post/165313043264/do-you-have-the-sudden-urge-to-fight-under-a-large {{SRL}} Squid Research Lab announcement post]</ref> Returning from the first game, Kelp Dome changed very slightly to feature extra grates and turf.
Kelp Dome was released on {{date|2017-09-16}} at {{time|2017-09-16 02:00 UTC}}<ref>[https://splatoonus.tumblr.com/post/165313043264/do-you-have-the-sudden-urge-to-fight-under-a-large {{SRL}} Squid Research Lab announcement post]</ref>. returning from the first game, featuring extra grates and turf.
 
===Version 1.3.0 to 4.3.1===
Kelp Dome appears relatively unchanged to its appearance in {{S}}, but some changes made include expansions to the grated walkways to the side of the stage, a ramp in front of the base, and some small boxes added as obstacles.


===Version 4.4.0 onwards===
=== Release 2017 version (until version 4.3.1) ===
Kelp Dome underwent renovation, small changes in each mode to prevent camping.
The changes made are expansions to the grated walkways to the side of the map and ramp in front of base. Some small boxes have been added as obstacles but the map is largely unchanged from its original counterpart.


=== January 2019 updated version (from version 4.4.0) ===
Kelp Dome underwent renovation, small changes in each mode to prevent camping.
* Terrain adjustments made in all modes.
* Terrain adjustments made in all modes.
* Changed specific terrain in [[Splat Zones]] mode.
* Changed specific terrain in Splat Zones mode.
** Added a slope to the box-shaped feature directly in front of the [[spawn point]]s.
** Added a slope to the box-shaped feature directly in front of the spawn points.
* Changed specific terrain in [[Tower Control]], [[Rainmaker]], and [[Clam Blitz]] [[Ranked Battle]] modes.
* Changed specific terrain in Tower Control, Rainmaker, and Clam Blitz ranked battle modes.
** Changed terrain to the left of the spawn points.
** Changed terrain to the left of the spawn points.
** Added a second bump to the basket in Clam Blitz.
** Added a second bump to the basket in Clam Blitz.


===Version history===
=== Version history ===
{| class="wikitable sitecolor-s2"
{| class="wikitable sitecolor-s2"
! Version !! Adjustments
! Version !! Adjustments
|-
|-
| '''{{Ver|S2|2.0.0}}''' ||
| '''{{Ver|S2|2.0.0}}''' ||  
* Fixed an issue on Kelp Dome making it possible to [[ink]] the ground beneath the un-inkable structures on the stage, and include these areas in the final score.
* Fixed an issue on Kelp Dome making it possible to ink the ground beneath the un-inkable structures on the stage, and include these areas in the final score.
* Fixed an issue on Kelp Dome causing [[Ink Storm]]s to disappear rather than explode when hitting the underside of certain grates.
* Fixed an issue on Kelp Dome causing {{Weapon|S2|Special|Ink Storm}}s to disappear rather than explode when hitting the underside of certain grates.
|-
|-
| '''{{Ver|S2|2.1.0}}''' ||
| '''{{Ver|S2|2.1.0}}''' ||  
* Fixed an issue in which the camera would abruptly move if the player did a [[Splashdown]] near some fences in places like Kelp Dome.
* Fixed an issue in which the camera would abruptly move if the player did a {{Weapon|S2|Special|Splashdown}} near some fences in places like Kelp Dome.
* Unified the direction of the top-down camera and turf map on Kelp Dome.
* Unified the direction of the top-down camera and turf map on Kelp Dome.
|-
|-
| '''{{Ver|S2|4.4.0}}''' ||
| '''{{Ver|S2|4.4.0}}''' ||  
* Changes made to object placement in all modes.
* Changes made to object placement in all modes.
** Added a slope near the box in front of the spawn point in [[Splat Zones]]
** Added a slope near the box in front of the spawn point in [[Splat Zones]]
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|}
|}


===Maps===
=== Maps ===
<gallery>
<gallery>
S2 Map Kelp Dome Turf War.png|Turf War.
S2 Map Kelp Dome Turf War.png|Turf War
S2 Map Kelp Dome Splat Zones.png|Splat Zones.
S2 Map Kelp Dome Splat Zones.png|Splat Zones
S2 Map Kelp Dome Tower Control.png|Tower Control.
S2 Map Kelp Dome Tower Control.png|Tower Control
S2 Map Kelp Dome Rainmaker.png|Rainmaker.
S2 Map Kelp Dome Rainmaker.png|Rainmaker
S2 Map Kelp Dome Clam Blitz.png|Clam Blitz.
S2 Map Kelp Dome Clam Blitz.png|Clam Blitz
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Gallery===
=== Gallery ===
<gallery>
<gallery mode="packed">
S2 Kelp Dome Twitter SplatoonJP Image1.jpg|View from spawn at the center.
S2_Kelp_Dome_Twitter_SplatoonJP_Image1.jpg|View from spawn at the center.
S2 Kelp Dome Twitter SplatoonJP Image2.jpg|Grates from the right side of the [[spawn point]] to the center.
S2_Kelp_Dome_Twitter_SplatoonJP_Image2.jpg|Grates from right side of spawn to the center.
S2 Kelp Dome Twitter SplatoonJP Image3.jpg|The center of Kelp Dome.
S2_Kelp_Dome_Twitter_SplatoonJP_Image3.jpg|The center of Kelp Dome.
Splatfest Stage Kelp Dome.png|Turf War (Splatfest) icon for Kelp Dome.
Splatfest Stage Kelp Dome.png|Turf War (Splatfest) icon for Kelp Dome
</gallery>
</gallery>
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==Quotes==
== Quotes ==
{{Quotes}}
{{Quotes}}


==Trivia==
== Trivia ==
* A sunset variant of this map exists in [[Octo Valley (mode)|Octo Valley]] in the mission [[Octoling Invasion]].
*A sunset variant of this map exists in [[Octo Valley (mode)|Octo Valley]] in the mission [[Octoling Invasion]].
** This was the only way to play on Kelp Dome before the map was added on {{date|2015-06-11}}.
**This was the only way to play on Kelp Dome before the map was added on {{date|2015-06-11}} .
* Regarding the [[Squid Sisters]]' conversation where [[Callie]] states that [[ink]] is good for plants, Marie responds with "[http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/seems-legit-sounds-legit seems legit]", an Internet meme used sarcastically by people who do not believe a claim to be true. In reality, cephalopod ink does not contain any compounds that significantly affect plants one way or the other. However, coated leaves may be unable to photosynthesize, making ink potentially bad for plants.
*Regarding the [[Squid Sisters|sisters]]' conversation where Callie states ink is good for plants, Marie responds with "[http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/seems-legit-sounds-legit seems legit]", an Internet meme used sarcastically by people who don't believe a claim to be true. In reality, cephalopod ink does not contain any compounds that significantly affect plants one way or the other. However, coated leaves may be unable to photosynthesize, making ink potentially bad for plants.
* When [[Super Jump]]ing, the glass dome disappears for a brief period.
*When [[Super Jump]]ing, the glass dome disappears for a brief period.
* Right before a match ends or [[Overtime]] begins, wind chimes can be heard.
*Right before a match ends or [[Overtime]] begins, wind chimes can be heard.
* Kelp Dome, [[Walleye Warehouse]], [[Ancho-V Games]], [[Musselforge Fitness]], [[Humpback Pump Track]], [[MakoMart]], [[Shellendorf Institute]] and [[Goby Arena]] are the only stages that are not located outdoors.
*Kelp Dome, [[Walleye Warehouse]], [[Ancho-V Games]], [[Musselforge Fitness]], [[Humpback Pump Track]], [[MakoMart]], [[Shellendorf Institute]] and [[Goby Arena]] are the only stages that are not located outdoors.
* Dialogue for this stage with [[Off the Hook]] shows that [[Marina]] asked [[Pearl]] one time if the Kelp Dome grows wasabi, a reference to how [[DJ Octavio]] uses wasabi stalks during the battle with him in both games' single-player modes.
*Dialogue for this stage with [[Off the Hook]] shows that Marina asked Pearl one time if the Kelp Dome grows wasabi, a reference to how [[DJ Octavio]] uses wasabi stalks during the battle with him in both games' single player modes.
* According to ''[[The Art of Splatoon]]'', the owner of Kelp Dome is called Grammie. The facility mainly grows fruits and vegetables, where fruits have become popular among [[Inkling]]s in recent years.
*According to the first [[artbook]], the owner of Kelp Dome is called Grammie{{NA}} / グラミィ(Guramī){{JP}}. The facility mainly grows fruits and vegetables, where fruits have become popular among Inklings in recent years.
* The internal codename for this stage in the game files is "Maze".
*The internal codename for this stage in the game files is "Maze".
* The {{S2}} image for this stage depicts an inkable block of turf between spawn and center that is only visible in [[Splat Zones]], [[Tower Control]], and [[Rainmaker]]. This block, however, is not seen in [[Turf War]], which the stage image represents.
* The {{S2}} image for this stage depicts an inkable block of turf between spawn and center that is only visible in [[Splat Zones]], [[Tower Control]], and [[Rainmaker]]. This block, however, is not seen in [[Turf War]], which the stage image represents.


==Etymology==
== Etymology ==
Kelp Dome is derived from the nouns 'kelp' and 'dome'. Kelp is a large brown algae seaweed and a dome is an architectural element that resembles the hollow upper half of a sphere.
Kelp Dome is derived from the nouns ''Kelp'' and ''Dome'', Kelp are large brown algae seaweeds and Dome is an architectural element that resembles the hollow upper half of a sphere.


モズク農園 ''Mozuku Nōen'' is derived from 'Mozuku' and 'plantation'. Mozuku is a type of edible seaweed and a plantation is a field to grow crops.
モズク農園 Mozuku Nōen is derived from ''Mozuku'' and ''Plantation'', Mozuku is a type of edible seaweed and Plantation is a field to grow crops.
 
=== Names in other languages ===
===Names in other languages===
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==Notes==
== Notes ==
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==References==
== References ==
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==External links==
== External links ==
* [[strategywiki:Splatoon/Kelp Dome|Kelp Dome on StrategyWiki]]
* [[strategywiki:Splatoon/Kelp Dome|Kelp Dome on StrategyWiki]]
 
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Kelp Dome is a greenhouse-themed multiplayer stage in Splatoon and Splatoon 2.

Kelp Dome is shaped like a large square with rounded edges. It includes a variety of paths and ramps divided by uninkable glass containers, in which various plants are growing. A network of grated walkways are also found above the central area and some of its connecting path, allowing players to ink turf from above. On the ceiling there is a glass dome that covers the entire round-shaped garden.

Layout

Kelp Dome Overview.

Unlike conventional maps like Urchin Underpass and Walleye Warehouse, which has both team's bases at far ends of the map and players clashing at the midpoint, Kelp Dome is shaped more like a donut. The Spawn points are situated on the outer rim of the map, which also envelops the central area. The spawn points are located on very high pillars with a large grate extending out from them, and there's a large raised area that players can only reach by dropping down from the spawn point. The large raised area is therefore not accessible to the enemy team. There are two paths leading away from the spawn point, one to the left and one to the right, while in Ranked modes there is also a third, direct path leading to the central area through the newly-added metal box. The area behind the spawn also has a ramp that leads out into the left path.

Going down the left route is a small, square area, with a narrow opening leading into the neutral combat area and a ramp going over the wall and on to the map's network of grates. On the right is an enclosed area with two ramps leading out of it. One connects to the grate passages directly above the central area, while the other is a one way drop into the corner regions. These two corner regions are where players of both teams meet when they leave their bases without using the grates. It is a simple square area with simple cover and an inkable wall that allows squids and octopi to swim up on to the grate network. There is also a wide path leading into the middle region. The grate runs above this path, branching off into either team's inner base.

At the center is a wide open area that is broken into halves by a tall cylinder in the middle, with two arms extending out from it. The entire structure can be inked so that players can get on to the platform from below. It is also where the grates on either side of the map ends, making it yet another way to reach them. Two inflatable barriers are placed in either corner of the area for cover. There isn't any water or abyss in this stage.

Ranked Battle terrain

Kelp Dome in different terrain.

In Ranked Battle, specifications for the terrain or placement of objects are different between the modes; these changes create new paths or new objects to take cover behind.

Splat Zones

The zone is located at the center of the map, surrounding the tall cylinder, and is in the shape of a square. In order to capture the zone, both the part on top of the tall cylinder and the part below it must be inked. Ink-able blocks have been added just ahead of the spawn point, allowing players to get over the otherwise uninkable glass containers for a shortcut into the center area. In Splatoon 2, ink-able blocks have been added to the left of the spawn near the grate network to get over the uninkable glass containers towards the corner of the dome.

Tower Control

In Splatoon, the tower starts on top of the tall cylinder at the center of the map. It moves down and to the right of the tall cylinder, towards the corner of the dome. It then goes straight towards the opposing team's spawn point and finishes right below the inaccessible area of the opposing team. Ink-able block have been added from left of spawn point to get over the uninkable glass containers for a shortcut into the center area. Many small objects in the corners of the dome got removed to make way for the path of the tower.

In Splatoon 2, new object was added to the left of the center area to provide cover.

Checkpoints have been added:

  • The first checkpoint is located just off from the central platform.
  • The second checkpoint is located at the choke point leading into the enemy's spawn area.
  • The third checkpoint is left of enemy's spawn at the middle of the big areas.

Rainmaker

The Rainmaker starts on top of the tall cylinder at the center of the map. The goal is located in front of the spawn point of the opposing team next to the wall. Barriers have been added onto the raised walkways so that players cannot take that walkway right after obtaining the Rainmaker, or attack the opposing team before getting the weapon. ink-able block have been added to the left of spawn near the grate network to get over the uninkable glass containers towards the corner of the dome. Barriers have also been added near the spawn point for cover and got removed in Splatoon 2.

Clam Blitz

The Basket is located on the left side of spawn near the ramp while the bump of the goal is infront of the spawn point. Ink-able blocks have been added to the left and right routes from spawn to create a raised walkway above the uninkable glass containers, ink-able blocks have been added in the region corners of the dome to get cover behind and climb over them.

Splatoon

Kelp Dome

Kelp Dome

Added in 11 June 2015
Total area 2,125p
Features
Hazards

Kelp Dome was released on 11 June 2015 at 02:00 UTC[1], Modified Kelp Dome takes place on Octoling Invasion, an Octo Valley mission.

Version history

Version Adjustments
2.0.0
  • Adjusted stage layout in Splat Zones and Tower Control.
2.2.0
  • Small adjustments were made for Rainmaker mode.
2.12.0
  • Fixed an issue in all game modes that allowed players to move inside the raised starting platforms.

Maps

  • Turf War

    Turf War

  • Splat Zones

    Splat Zones

  • Tower Control

    Tower Control

  • Rainmaker

    Rainmaker

Gallery

  • An Inkling looking over the field during Splatfest.

    An Inkling looking over the field during Splatfest.

  • An Inkling in Kelp Dome during Splatfest.

    An Inkling in Kelp Dome during Splatfest.

  • An Inkling launching over the field.

    An Inkling launching over the field.

  • An Inkling falling towards the ground.

    An Inkling falling towards the ground.

  • An Inkling in Kelp Dome during Splatfest.

    An Inkling in Kelp Dome during Splatfest.

  • The area outside the boundary of Kelp Dome, with a jellyfish tending a tree.

    The area outside the boundary of Kelp Dome, with a jellyfish tending a tree.

  • More of the outside area, with another jellyfish walking around.

    More of the outside area, with another jellyfish walking around.

  • A group of gulls seen outside Kelp Dome.

    A group of gulls seen outside Kelp Dome.

  • File:Octolings ahead.gif

    An Octoling at Kelp Dome during the Octoling Invasion mission.

  • Concept art of various objects at Kelp Dome.

    Concept art of various objects at Kelp Dome.

Splatfests

Kelp Dome was available in the following Splatfests in Splatoon:

Splatoon 2

Kelp Dome

Kelp Dome

Added in 16 September 2017
Total area 2,147p
Features
Hazards

Kelp Dome was released on 16 September 2017 at 02:00 UTC[2]. returning from the first game, featuring extra grates and turf.

Release 2017 version (until version 4.3.1)

The changes made are expansions to the grated walkways to the side of the map and ramp in front of base. Some small boxes have been added as obstacles but the map is largely unchanged from its original counterpart.

January 2019 updated version (from version 4.4.0)

Kelp Dome underwent renovation, small changes in each mode to prevent camping.

  • Terrain adjustments made in all modes.
  • Changed specific terrain in Splat Zones mode.
    • Added a slope to the box-shaped feature directly in front of the spawn points.
  • Changed specific terrain in Tower Control, Rainmaker, and Clam Blitz ranked battle modes.
    • Changed terrain to the left of the spawn points.
    • Added a second bump to the basket in Clam Blitz.

Version history

Version Adjustments
2.0.0
  • Fixed an issue on Kelp Dome making it possible to ink the ground beneath the un-inkable structures on the stage, and include these areas in the final score.
  • Fixed an issue on Kelp Dome causing S2 Weapon Special Ink Storm.png Ink Storms to disappear rather than explode when hitting the underside of certain grates.
2.1.0
  • Fixed an issue in which the camera would abruptly move if the player did a S2 Weapon Special Splashdown.png Splashdown near some fences in places like Kelp Dome.
  • Unified the direction of the top-down camera and turf map on Kelp Dome.
4.4.0

Maps

  • Turf War

    Turf War

  • Splat Zones

    Splat Zones

  • Tower Control

    Tower Control

  • Rainmaker

    Rainmaker

  • Clam Blitz

    Clam Blitz

Gallery

Quotes

Click to view the quotes for Kelp Dome. View the quotation page.

Trivia

  • A sunset variant of this map exists in Octo Valley in the mission Octoling Invasion.
    • This was the only way to play on Kelp Dome before the map was added on 11 June 2015 .
  • Regarding the sisters' conversation where Callie states ink is good for plants, Marie responds with "seems legit", an Internet meme used sarcastically by people who don't believe a claim to be true. In reality, cephalopod ink does not contain any compounds that significantly affect plants one way or the other. However, coated leaves may be unable to photosynthesize, making ink potentially bad for plants.
  • When Super Jumping, the glass dome disappears for a brief period.
  • Right before a match ends or Overtime begins, wind chimes can be heard.
  • Kelp Dome, Walleye Warehouse, Ancho-V Games, Musselforge Fitness, Humpback Pump Track, MakoMart, Shellendorf Institute and Goby Arena are the only stages that are not located outdoors.
  • Dialogue for this stage with Off the Hook shows that Marina asked Pearl one time if the Kelp Dome grows wasabi, a reference to how DJ Octavio uses wasabi stalks during the battle with him in both games' single player modes.
  • According to the first artbook, the owner of Kelp Dome is called Grammie(NA)[a] / グラミィ(Guramī)(JP)[b]. The facility mainly grows fruits and vegetables, where fruits have become popular among Inklings in recent years.
  • The internal codename for this stage in the game files is "Maze".
  • The Splatoon 2 image for this stage depicts an inkable block of turf between spawn and center that is only visible in Splat Zones, Tower Control, and Rainmaker. This block, however, is not seen in Turf War, which the stage image represents.

Etymology

Kelp Dome is derived from the nouns Kelp and Dome, Kelp are large brown algae seaweeds and Dome is an architectural element that resembles the hollow upper half of a sphere.

モズク農園 Mozuku Nōen is derived from Mozuku and Plantation, Mozuku is a type of edible seaweed and Plantation is a field to grow crops.

Names in other languages

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Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 North America
  2. ↑ Japan

References

  1. ↑ Squid Research Lab Squid Research Lab announcement post
  2. ↑ Squid Research Lab Squid Research Lab announcement post

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