User:Shokora/Kersti's advice

Kersti offering the player advice in Warm Fuzzy Plains.

“If you ever get stuck, or lost, or maybe just lonely, I might be able to give you a little advice.”

—Kersti, Paper Mario: Sticker Star

In Paper Mario: Sticker Star, the player can talk to Kersti anytime during regular gameplay by pressing . Similar to the Tattle system in previous Paper Mario games, Kersti can give information about the current area. In addition, if there is progress to be made in an area, advice may be offered by Kersti.

Events and miscellaneous areas

The following advice may be heard across multiple areas, depending on the progress the player has made or during certain events.

Event	North American version	PAL version (if varied)
Before progressing in Warm Fuzzy Plains.	Let's go find those Royal Stickers! Move out!	We need to find those Royal Stickers! Let's get going!
Before Sling-a-Thing business opens.	It bothers me that I had never seen a sticker type like the one we used in that fight on the Warn Fuzzy Plains. Let's go ask around Decalburg.	It bothers me that I'd never seen a sticker like the one we used in that fight on the Warm Fuzzy Plains. Let's ask around in Decalburg.
Before helping the Toad in Hither Thither Hill.	I feel so bad for that poor, crying Toad. Maybe we can do something for him?
Before turning the windmill in Hither Thither Hill.	That crybaby Toad got lost because he was so deep in thought. I wonder what he was thinking so deeply about?	That crybaby Toad got lost because he was so deep in thought. I wonder what was on his mind that was so puzzling...
Before finding any Tablet Pieces in World 2.	I can't shake the feeling that we missed a treasure or something important in an area we've already explored.
Before finding the Vacuum Thing in Surfshine Harbor.	I was just thinking, maybe there was something useful stored in the warehouses at Surfshine Harbor.
Before reading the slate in Damp Oasis.	We haven't explored all around the Damp Oasis since that sandstorm disappeared, have we? It's probably pretty easy to miss something important in a sandstorm.
Before finding the Tablet Piece in Drybake Desert.	Did you understand what was written on that slate in the Damp Oasis? I say we explore Drybake Desert.
Before finding the Tablet Piece in Damp Oasis.	Now that we've returned the oasis to its normal state, I wouldn't mind getting a taste of that resort life. That cottage looked pretty high end. I'd love to get a better look inside.
Before finding the Tablet Piece in Yoshi Sphinx.	Did we find everything at the Yoshi Sphinx? I feel like I saw something flashing on the tip of its tongue.
In a room with a Warp Pipe.	?? Huh? A pipe. Definitely a pipe. And that means we're going in, right?	Hm? Ah, a pipe. Definitely a pipe. And that means we're going in, right?
Inside a Secret Door.	Stick those door stickers up and they open secret areas... Secret doors rule.
Before encountering the first Wiggler Segment in Strike Lake.	First, let's find the first segment of Wiggler's body.
Before encountering the second Wiggler Segment in Rustle Burrow.	Where could the second segment of Wiggler's body be?
Before encountering the third Wiggler Segment in Gauntlet Pond.	We've got to catch the third segment of Wiggler's body.
Before encountering the fourth Wiggler Segment in Holey Thicket	Let's find the fourth segment of Wiggler's body. That's the last one! Let's do it!
Shortly after piecing Wiggler's segments back together.	Wiggler said he was waiting at Whitecap Beach, didn't he?
World 3, after defeating Gooper Blooper.	This is the way the forest SHOULD look. Quiet, green, and fragrant.	This is how the forest SHOULD be: quiet, green, and fragrant.
Southern continent, straight after defeating Gooper Blooper.	Looks like we've found all the Royal Stickers around here. The time has finally come for us to head to the continent across the sea! Surfshine Harbor is where we should be.	Looks as if we've found all of the Royal Stickers round here. It's finally time for us to head to the continent across the sea! Surfshine Harbor is where we need to be.
After obtaining five Royal Stickers.	We've found five royal stickers already, but where should we go next? There must be a place we haven't solved...
Before talking to Flutter.	Bowser's castle is up in the sky. Do we know anyone who can fly us up there?

Decalburg

North American version	PAL version (if varied)
The center of Decalburg, huh? We can head out into the world from here.	The center of Decalburg, eh? We can head out into the world from here.
Stickers are being sold here! I really wonder how much I'd go for...
Wow, what kind of place IS this? It seems sort of...sketchy.
The Toads live in these houses, obviously. The Sticker Fest grounds are just back there.
Toad houses. Ah, the simple life.
As far as house interiors go, this one is pretty odd...
Wow, a sticker museum! I really feel at ease here. So peaceful...
This operation looks pretty shady, but I have to admit, the thing stickers are pretty amazing.	This operation looks a bit dodgy, but I have to admit, the thing stickers are pretty amazing.

Sticker Fest grounds

North American version	PAL version (if varied)
Wow, this looks bad. That Bowser guy really is a force of destruction.	Wow, this looks bad. That Bowser bloke really is a force of destruction.
What a wasteland. There's nothing left!
What a shame... It looks like the Sticker Fest will never return.
Do you think there's actually a chance of us reviving the Sticker Fest?
Look at those Toads, giving it their all. We've got to work just as hard!	Look at those Toads, really getting stuck in over there. We've got to work just as hard!
Wow! Maybe we really CAN revive the festival. C'mon, we've got to push it!	Wow! Maybe we really CAN revive the festival. Come on, let's go for it!
They're rehearsing for the Sticker Fest! This is the home stretch!	They're rehearsing for the Sticker Fest! Not long to go now!

Surfshine Harbor

Harbor is parsed as "harbour" in PAL regions.

North American version	PAL version (if varied)
Smell that salt air? The sea is nearby.	Smell the salt on the air? The sea is nearby.
The waves are shiny just like me! Surfshine Harbor's the perfect name.
A lot of this stuff looks like junk. Of course, a lot of it looks like not junk.	A lot of this stuff looks like rubbish. And a lot of it looks like it's not so rubbish.
I can't see anything, so I can't say anything. Sorry.
This ship is paper, so I'm pretty impressed that it doesn't, y'know, sink.	This boat is made of paper. I'm pretty impressed that it doesn't, you know, sink.
That thing is huge! No way is that thing normal.

World 1

Warm Fuzzy Plains

North American version	PAL version (if varied)
The Warm Fuzzy Plains really do make a sticker feel warm and fuzzy.
Advice
That ripped-out bridge scrap is all the way up there! Do you think anyone can lend us a hand?
Let's take that torn-out bridge scrap back to where it originally belonged. I'll show you something good!	Let's take that torn-out bridge scrap back to where it was originally. I'll show you something good!
The bridge is fixed! Let's move on.

Bouquet Gardens

North American version	PAL version (if varied)
Such a pretty green! This really looks like a park.
Ugh! The wind's too strong... It's really messed this place up.
It seems wrong to call a place without lots of flowers "Bouquet Gardens."
The flowers smell so nice. So THAT'S why it's called Bouquet Gardens!
Advice
What a wind! I wonder where it's blowing from?

Water's Edge Way

North American version	PAL version (if varied)
There's a lot of water here... Just as an FYI, water is paper's archenemy.	There's a lot of water here... Just so you know, water is paper's arch-enemy.
This one sticker was telling me that negative ions in waterfall waters make skin feel fresh... Is that for real?	This sticker once told me that negative ions in waterfalls are good for you. What on earth are those?
What's that strange thing up there?
Advice
We have to do something about that water to get that comet piece... Have we been everywhere we can go?

Hither Thither Hill

North American version	PAL version (if varied)
A windmill's called a windmill because it turns with wind. Words of wisdom!	A windmill's called a windmill because it turns with the wind. Words of wisdom!
Wow, it's pretty dim and cool in here... Kind of a little scary. Just a little.	It's pretty dim and cool in here... Maybe a teensy bit scary. Just a teensy bit.
Advice
If you see anything...strange, the first thing you should do is paperize. ALWAYS a good idea.	If you see anything...strange, the first thing you should do is paperise. It's ALWAYS a good idea.

Whammino Mountain

North American version	PAL version (if varied)
This is my first time mountain climbing! Look! I'm a mountain sticker!
Wow all this in the clouds! How cool!	Wow, all this in the clouds! Not bad!

Goomba Fortress

North American version	PAL version (if varied)
Pretty impressive fortress, huh? How did GOOMBAS build this?	Pretty impressive fortress, eh? How did GOOMBAS build this?
Advice
When you get stuck, paperize. Sometimes the way forward will open!	When you get stuck, paperise. Sometimes the way forward will become clear.

World 2

Drybake Desert

North American version	PAL version (if varied)
Where's this desert supposed to be? Think it's on the other side?
What could bore a tunnel like this through earth? Sand, I guess.	What's on the other side of this tunnel? More desert?
It's too hot! My glue's going to dry out.
The sand is really flowing around here. Be careful!
Cool! This is what you call a pyramid?	Nice! This is what you call a pyramid?
So this is what it's like underground... Lovely. Try not to get washed away by the sand!
It's relatively cool over here, but it's definitely hot on the other side of these doors.

Yoshi Sphinx

North American version	PAL version (if varied)
There's something really big over there... Is that some kind of animal?	There's something really big over there. Is that some kind of animal?
Now that I see it up close, it IS big. It totally looks like a dinosaur. Or maybe a dragon.	Now that I see it up close, it IS big. It looks like a dinosaur. Or maybe a dragon.
I feel like I'm being digested by an animal or something. What part would this be? The gizzard?
Wow, we are WAY up high! Hey... I guess this is what it means to have your nose in the air, huh?	Wow, we are SERIOUSLY high up! Hey, is this what it means to have your nose in the air...?
Advice
If it's a sphinx, it's got to have at least ONE treasure, right? Something flashy. It's like a law or something.	If it's a sphinx, it's got to have at least ONE treasure, right? Something flashy. It's, like, a law or something.

Sandshifter Ruins

North American version	PAL version (if varied)
There's a staircase leading underground. It must be the entrance to the ruins, don't you think?
This is a total maze. Make sure you remember which way we came, OK?	This place is a total maze. Make sure you remember which way we came, okay?
Advice
These are ruins, right? So there's got to be at least one treasure. Do you think it could be hidden in a coffin?

Damp Oasis

North American version	PAL version (if varied)
We have to get through this sandstorm! Sand is a sticker's worst nightmare!
Phew. That sandstorm was the worst.	Phew. Glad that's over with. I can't stand sandstorms.
Oasis? Where?
Wow, this is a resort. The pool looks so refreshing! Even though we can't go in.
This cottage is AMAZING! I bet it's expensive, staying in a place like this.
Advice
Paperization is REALLY important. On the Sticker Star, we study it starting in elementary school.	Paperisation is REALLY important. On the Sticker Star, we start studying the techniques at primary school.
In life, one must remember to paperize frequently. That's what my grandsticker used to say!	In life, one must remember to paperise often. That's what my grandsticker used to say!

Drybake Stadium

North American version	PAL version (if varied)
Nothing there. Weird...
I'm surprised a tower like this was even built. I mean, look at this thing soar!
Sure is solid for such an ancient construction. Hard to believe it's paper.
This must be the roof, but something's off here...
Advice
These murals may all LOOK the same, but it seems like some of the ancient Toads are in slightly different poses.	These murals may all look the same, but it seems like some of the ancient toads are in slightly different poses.
There might be another hint hidden in these murals, so let's check them all really thoroughly.	There may be another hint hidden in these murals, so let's check them all really thoroughly.
The murals on this floor all have different poses or face different directions. Look verrrrrry closely.	The murals on this floor all have different poses or face different directions. Look veeeery closely.

World 3

Leaflitter Path

North American version	PAL version (if varied)
Yup, it's a forest. As forest as it gets.	Yep, it's a forest. I mean, just look at how... foresty it is.
There's no way I could ever sleep in a place like this!
That stench is POISONOUS? It stinks so bad, it MUST be!	That stench is POISONOUS? Ugh, it reeks so much, it MUST be!
Advice
Keep paperizing. Don't think. Just do it. ...I love paperization.
?? That Goomba woke up the snoozing fortress Bob-ombs... Not a bad trick for a Goomba.

The Bafflewood

North American version	PAL version (if varied)
We're not walking the right way? You can't be serious. In case I haven't told you, I hate getting lost.	We're not walking the right way? You can't be serious! In case I haven't told you, I hate getting lost.
Advice
For the time being, we should probably go check Wiggler's house for clues. We HAVE to get through the Bafflewood.	For the time being, we should probably go and check Wiggler's house for clues. We HAVE to get through the Bafflewood.

Wiggler's Tree House

North American version	PAL version (if varied)
That's a pretty big tree. You really want to hike up that? Can't we use an elevator instead?	That's a pretty big tree. You really want to hike up that? Isn't there a lift or something we can use instead?
This definitely feels like a boy's room. That said, it's pretty clean!	This definitely feels like a boy's room. Though it's pretty clean, considering!
Living in a tree... That's so Wiggler.	Living in a tree... Yeah, that seems like Wiggler all over.

Strike Lake

North American version	PAL version (if varied)
Even the idea of a poison lake makes me feel ill. It makes me want to do something about that poison. Fast.	Even the idea of a poison lake makes me feel ill. We need to do something about that poison. Fast.
Advice
Wiggler's segment must still be around Strike Lake somewhere.	Wiggler's segment must still be somewhere around Strike Lake.

Loop Loop River

North American version	PAL version (if varied)
It would be relaxing to float downstream on a leaf... You know, if the stream weren't POISON.	Floating downstream on a leaf should be relaxing, but I can't help but notice the astounding amount of poison around us.

Outlook Point

North American version	PAL version (if varied)
A hilltop with an ocean view sounds so romantic. If it weren't for this poison...	A hilltop with an ocean view sounds so romantic. The poison kind of ruins it, though...

Rustle Burrow

North American version	PAL version (if varied)
A burrow? I have a REALLY bad feeling about this...
In case you never noticed, I don't have arms or legs. So DO SOMETHING.	Erm... In case you haven't noticed, I don't have any arms or legs, so DO SOMETHING!
This is going to scar my psyche. I can just FEEL it. Don't let these things snatch you!

NOTE: While Mario is separated from Kersti, attempting to talk to her will result in this message: Kersti's not here. You can't speak to someone who's not here.

Tree Branch Trail

North American version	PAL version (if varied)
Visibility is really poor here, so watch your step.

Gauntlet Pond

North American version	PAL version (if varied)
Time to show off your jumping skills! If you fall in, you're definitely getting an exfoliating poison bath.

Stump Glade

North American version	PAL version (if varied)
That's a big tree stump, huh? I bet there's something below it...	That's a suspiciously big tree stump... I bet there's something below it.
Anytime we go on a quiz show, you're on your own. I don't do trivia!	You'll have to think of the answers yourself. You can't expect me to know everything!

Holey Thicket

North American version	PAL version (if varied)
All these holes make for some dangerous footing... Of course, I float in the air, so I don't care. Good luck with that.	Careful with your footing around here: there are holes everywhere. Bet you wish you could float like me. Ha!

Whitecap Beach

North American version	PAL version (if varied)
The beach! That sea breeze feels so nice! If it weren't for all this poison.	The beach! That sea breeze feels so nice! Shame about the poison.

World 4

Snow Rise

North American version	PAL version (if varied)
Snow! This is my first time seeing it! Amazing!	Snow! This is the first time I've ever seen it! Amazing!
Hey, shouldn't those weird sliding things stop for crossing pedestrians? What a bunch of road hogs.
These hills are making me tired. Snow's pretty and all, but it's hard to walk in. Or even float over.
It feels tidier now that the snow drifts have all melted away, right?	It looks a bit tidier now that the snow drifts have all melted away, right?
Advice
Nothing like some hot paperization on a cold day. Let's warm it up!	Nothing like some hot paperisation on a cold day. Let's get warmed up!

Ice Flow

North American version	PAL version (if varied)
The river's frozen and slip-slidey! What's worse, those weird things are sliding all over the place again!	The river is frozen and slippery! What's worse, those weird things are sliding all over the place again!
It's cold and dark. And slippery. Cold, dark, and slippery. Careful.	It's cold and dark. And slippery. Cold, dark and slippery. Be careful.
Even the waterfall's frozen. Weird. It's like time has stopped.	Even the waterfall's frozen. Weird. It's as if time has stopped.

The Enigmansion

North American version	PAL version (if varied)
What a fantastic mansion! And in such a remote spot in the mountains.
What a huge lobby. Maybe this is some celebrity's house.	What a huge hall. Maybe this is some celebrity's house.
Mario, you aren't just a little afraid, are you?	Mario, you're more than just a little bit afraid, aren't you?
Yeah, it's snowing outside, per usual. Get inside quick. It's too cold!	Yeah, it's snowing outside, as usual. Get inside quick. It's too cold!
Ugh, it really smells moldy or something. And if paper gets moldy, it's all over.
When you take a good look at this house, you have to admit that it is REALLY nice.	When you stop for a good look at this house, you have to admit that it is SERIOUSLY nice.
Advice
I sense that there are terrifying things somewhere nearby.
I feel a faint breeze. I think there's a draft coming in from somewhere.

Shaved-Ice Cave

North American version	PAL version (if varied)
When it's this cold, everything freezes.	When it's this cold, everything freezes over.

Whiteout Valley

North American version	PAL version (if varied)
We've come pretty high up... It's even colder up here because of the altitude.	We're pretty high up now... And it's even colder up here because of the altitude.
We're going to ride a chairlift? Exciting!	We're going to ride a chairlift? YEEEEESSS!!!
Wow, look down! This is amazing! Chairlifts are the best!	Wow, look down! This is so exciting! Chairlifts are the best!
Whoa, this cave is dark! Although, are there really any BRIGHT caves?	Whoa, this cave is dark! Although, are there really any bright caves?
Wow, now we're back outside! This chairlift is INCREDIBLE!	Wow, now we're back outside! This chairlift is INCREDIBLE! Let's goooo!
Huh? The chairlift ride is over? Boo. Let's go one more time!	Wha...? The chairlift ride is over? Boo. Let's go one more time!

Bowser's Snow Fort

North American version	PAL version (if varied)
Huh? What is this line? It must be for something exciting! Though I don't know how they can top that chairlift!	Hm? What is this line? It must be for something exciting! Though I don't know how they could top that chairlift!
Are we starting yet? Are we? Now? I am SO excited.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! STOPPPPPPPPP! I'M TOO SCAAAAAAAAAAARED!	WAAAAAAHHH! STOP-STOP-STOP! I'M TOO SCAAAAARED!
I... I... I don't feel so good...	I... I... I don't feel very well...
We're riding that...thing again? I'll try not to scream.	We're riding that... thing again? Ugh... I'll try not to scream.
Advice
Let me teach you a famous saying that'll help you remember how crucial it is to paperize when you're at a loss... Stucky? Paperization makes you lucky!	Let me teach you a famous saying that'll help you remember how crucial it is to paperise when you're at a loss: "Stucky? Paperisation makes you lucky!"

World 5

Shy Guy Jungle

North American version	PAL version (if varied)
Jungles are really hot and humid. Fun fact: that's not good for paper.
Somebody dumped all this trash? Wasting paper just enrages me.	Who thought they could just dump rubbish here? Wasting paper drives me crazy!

Jungle Rapids

North American version	PAL version (if varied)
This jungle river sure flows fast, huh? No wonder it's so loud.	This is one fast-flowing jungle river, eh? No wonder it's so loud.
I can't do anything for you. Sorry! Good luck on the rapids!

Long Fall Falls

North American version	PAL version (if varied)
I can't do anything to help. Sorry! Be careful in this murk.	I can't do anything to help. Sorry! Be careful in all this murkiness.
Oh no! I got wet from the splash zone of that waterfall. I HATE getting wet.	Oh no! I got wet from the splash zone of that waterfall. I HATE getting wet!
Advice
We've used paperization to open the way forward about a million times... Just saying.

Chomp Ruins

North American version	PAL version (if varied)
I can't believe there are ruins like these so deep in the jungle...

Rugged Road

North American version	PAL version (if varied)
Ay-yay-yay! Talk about hot!	Phew! Is it just me or is it absolutely boiling round here?
Frozen rock solid! Now that's what I call cold!
The water temperature seems nice, but it looks like it'd take my glue off, so I'll be skipping a dip.
Advice
Careful of the lava! It descends with enough force to punch a hole in the ground. That'll HURT if it hits you!	Careful of the lava! It descends with enough force to punch a hole in the ground. Needless to say, it'll hurt if it hits you!

Rumble Volcano

North American version	PAL version (if varied)
We're going into the crater?! Neat!	We're going into the crater?! Niiice!
Wow, we've really gotten deep. It's the magma that's making it so hot, right? Stupid magma.	Wow, we're really far down now. It's the magma that's making it so hot, right? Stupid magma.
You've never been eaten by a flower before? I have. It's the WORST.	You've never been eaten by a flower before? I have. It's AWFUL!

NOTE: While Mario is separated from Kersti, attempting to talk to her will result in this message: Kersti's not here. You can't speak to someone who's not here.

World 6

Gate Cliff

North American version	PAL version (if varied)
Hmm, you're right. No matter how hard you stare at it, it seems like a regular old cliff wall.	Hmm, you're right. No matter how hard you stare at it, it just looks like any other cliff wall.
Light from the Royal Stickers... What power DON'T they have?!
Paperization complete! Now, what's the meaning of THAT?!
Bowser's castle is hiding around here somewhere. It HAS to be.	Bowser's castle is hiding around here somewhere. It has to be!

Bowser Jr.'s Flotilla

North American version	PAL version (if varied)
That little brat has quite the toy collection. Must be nice, being spoiled.
Since this ship is paper, it's light! So it's not surprising it can fly.

Bowser's Sky Castle

North American version	PAL version (if varied)
An entrance made of your own face... Boy, this guy's got bad taste.	An entrance in the shape of your own face... That's not vain at all.
It feels like...the finale, doesn't it? To be honest, I'm a little nervous.
One taste of those spikes below, and you're done for! Talk about a poor interior-design decision!	One taste of those spikes below and you're done for! Talk about poor interior design decisions!
Bowser's face is on the floor too? This guy's got zero design sense.	Bowser's face is on the floor too? Well, this bloke has no design sense whatsoever.

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