Games Microsoft XBOX TOEJAM, EARL III User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Story ...................................................................4
The Characters.....................................................4
Controls...................................................................8
The Main Menu ............................................................................8
Basic Movement...........................................................................9
The Map Screen ...........................................................................10
The Present Menu ........................................................................11
Pause Menu ................................................................................11
Gameplay ...................................................................13
Structure and Progress.................................................................13
Using Presents..............................................................................14
Completing Missions ....................................................................14
Converting Earthlings....................................................................14
Talking to Earthlings .....................................................................14
Sneaking Up on Earthlings............................................................15
Trick-or-Treating............................................................................15
High Fives .....................................................................................15
Rhythm Matching .........................................................................15
Entering Elevators.........................................................................16
Using Mailboxes ...........................................................................16
Promotions ...................................................................................16
Saving Games...............................................................................16
Two Player Games ........................................................................16
Collectable Objects ....................................17
General Features..............................................20
The Worlds...............................................................23
The Earthlings.......................................................23
Presents.....................................................................29
Credits.........................................................................36
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USING THE XBOX
VIDEO GAME SYSTEM
1. Set up your Xbox video game system by following the instructions
in the Xbox Instruction Manual.
2. Press the power button and the status indicator light will light up.
3. Press the eject button and the disc tray will open.
4. Place the ToeJam & Earl III disc on the disc tray with the label facing up
and close the disc tray.
5. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for more
information about playing ToeJam & Earl III.
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or the Disc Drive
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USING THE XBOX
CONTROLLER
1. Connect the Xbox Controller to any controller port on the front of the
Xbox console. For multiple players, connect additional controllers to
available controller ports.
2. Insert any expansion devices (for example, Xbox Memory Units) into
controller expansion slots as appropriate.
3. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for more
information about using the Xbox Controller to play ToeJam & Earl III.
THE STORY
The Twelve Sacred Albums of Funk have been stolen! It is up to you to
travel to Earth as Big Earl, ToeJam and Latisha in order to recover the
twelve Albums for Lamont – the Great Funkopotamous – and funkify the
situation, returning order to the universe. On your journey you will
encounter hordes of the most unfunky Earthlings you’ve ever seen,
dozens of cool gift-wrapped weapons and power-ups, five vast environments, and tons of humorous mini-game challenges that will test your
skills, your wits, and your Ways of the Funk.
THE CHARACTERS
ToeJam
“Why act humble
if you got it all.”
ToeJam (TJ) is feared and admired by all other
rappers, desired by all the hottest ladies of
Funkotron, and looked up to by all as a leader and
a role model … in his dreams! The truth is, TJ’s
natural abilities are considerable, but they are
nothing compared to his self-confidence. It's
about the size of a planet.
ToeJam's biggest dream is to have a girlfriend.
Any girlfriend. Which is to say, in TJ’s view
of things, he just hasn’t picked one yet.
ToeJam knows, without any doubt,
that the best way to win a girl over
is to wear her down with his
sharp and irresistible wit,
overwhelm her with his
raw, undiluted charm,
and impress her with his
third leg. What?! He has
three legs.
TJ’s latest goal in life is to get Latisha to
admit that she is madly in love with him.
Big Earl is TJ’s closest friend. He’s the only
one TJ doesn’t bother trying to impress. TJ
knows that Big E will always be there to
back him up.
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Big Earl
“Don’t sweat it,
it’s all good.”
Big Earl (Big E) never gives a moment’s thought to
how cool he is. He is simply Big E and he don't
sweat the small stuff. In fact, Big Earl don’t sweat
nothin’… He just takes it as it comes, at his own
laid back pace. In his cool, good-natured way, Big
E manages to enjoy just about everything. He has
never had a bad thought about anybody in his
whole Earl-life.
Big E is just about the only one on
Funkotron who can put up with
ToeJam on a daily basis. While others
might not understand it, Big E actually
looks up to ToeJam. Big Earl grew up
next door to ToeJam and has been his
homeboy since nursery school.
Earl could Rap before he could talk.
His first words were, "Yo, What Up?"
Between nap times, he and TJ used
to put on Rap performances in the
alley behind the nursery school.
Earl seems innocent, but like
Latisha, he's been around
the block.
Big Earl has a mountain of
respect for Latisha, and thinks
of her as his sister.
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Latisha
“You can talk about it or you can
just do it. Just don’t waste my time.”
Latisha has a long history of guys trying to put
the moves on her. One thing they all learn is
that no one -- and that means no one --
messes with Latisha!
In addition to having a sharp mind, Latisha
is also blessed with a hot bod and a
wicked sense of rhythm. Latisha can bust
out some moves like nobody’s business,
and she has that special grace of
someone who never worries about
what other people think.
Latisha comes from a very
wealthy family. But no one, not
even TJ or Earl, is aware of
this. It’s Latisha’s secret.
Latisha is never quite sure why
she hangs with TJ and Big E.
Maybe it’s because Big E is about
the only guy who never tried to
make a move on her. Or, maybe
it’s just that she finds being
around Big E very comforting. In
an odd way, she has even grown to
like ToeJam and all of his annoying
but harmless attention.
Latisha has a sharp wit, as does
ToeJam, and although she’d never
admit it, she enjoys being
challenged by him and would miss
him if he wasn’t around.
Lamont
Lamont was born in a manger in a back alley of downtown Funkotron.
What was a manger doing in a back alley of Funkotron? This remains a
question to this day, but Lamont was born there nonetheless. Although
Lamont’s mother says that Lamont was an immaculate conception,
neighbors interviewed claim that this is highly unlikely given her active
social calendar. The moment Lamont was born, a hush came over the
land and a bright star appeared above the manger. Many wise
Funkotronians bearing gifts followed the light of the star, but it turned out
to be an airplane, and they all ended up at the airport in the next city
over. Those who came upon Lamont were afraid to approach him. Some
say it is because of his powerful presence and purity. Others say it is
because he looked like a freaky little blue worm with huge bug eyes.
Whatever the reason, it was clear that he was special.
As Lamont grew up he had an ever increasing sense that destiny was
calling to him. “Lamont!” it would say. “Lamont!” Some believe this is
why Lamont was always looking over his shoulder and shouting
“WHAT!” at unexpected times. Lamont’s first crushing moments came
when he discovered that his destiny was not going to lead him to
become the top all time basketball player on Funkotron. It was crushing
mainly because the basketball landed on him, and he had to be rushed to
the hospital. The day that Lamont was released from the hospital, he
happened to pass the Mall where they were holding a random drawing
for prizes. First Prize was a new jet scooter, and so Lamont scribbled his
name on a card and entered the drawing. He didn’t win the jet scooter,
but he did win second prize, and this was to be crowned the new
Funkopotamous, ruler of Planet Funkotron
and Original Source of all Funk in the
Known Universe. Lamont was
flabbergasted. He had never won
anything in his life. He was
presented with roses and his
new Funk crown and given
the sacred Funk Album
collection, which he would
henceforth be responsible
for. “Speech! Speech!”
everyone cried. Unfortunately,
all Lamont could think about
was the jet scooter that he had
almost won, so after some tears,
he just said... “Thanks.”
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In the years that followed, Lamont grew into his role as Funkopotamous.
Eventually, he came to believe that he was in fact the source of all Funk
in the Known Universe. As it happens, some Funkotronians were
skeptical of this, until the day Lamont made his guest appearance on the
dance show Soul Bus. Lamont got so seriously down, and busted so
many extreme Funk moves, that few Funkotronians could thereafter deny
Lamont's rightful place as Funkopotamous.
The Anti Funk
This character is a complete mystery -- even to
his own family. If you want to learn more about
the Anti-Funk, you will have to make it to the end
of the game. Good luck.
CONTROLS
The Main Menu
One and Two Player Games
You can choose a one player, or a two player game.
Story Mode Versus Random Mode
Once you reach a certain point in the Story Mode, you will unlock the
Random World Game. After this, you can play again and again for
endless replay value.
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Load Game
You can choose to load a previously saved game.
Options
• Download Content
If your Xbox console is connected to the Internet, and you have
established an Xbox™ Live account, you can select Download
Content and can go online to check for cool new levels or playable
characters. If there are new levels or characters to download, you
will be taken to the Xbox™ Live Download Manager. Once you have
finished downloading, any new playable characters will appear when
you start a new one or two player game from the Main Menu, or when
you visit the Character Switch Platform in one of the Zones. If you
download new levels, you should go visit Ahnold in one of the Zones
to gain access.
With downloadable content and Xbox™ Live, you will find all new
playable characters and cool new levels for extended replay value
-- so sign up now!
• Music
You can choose to listen to any one of the Vinyl Albums
you've collected.
• Controls
You can see a diagram of the controls used in the game.
• Rating Mode
You can choose between Naughty (T-Rating) and Nice (E-Rating)
for the dialog in the game.
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BASIC MOVEMENT
Left thumbstick Lets your character walk or run around
depending on how much pressure is applied.
Right thumbstick Pressing left and right swings the camera
around. Pressing up and down moves the
camera toward and away from your character.
A button Makes your character jump.
B button Displays your Present Menu.
X button Unleashes your Funk Fu attack.
Y button Fires a Funkify Note.
White button Displays the Map.
Black button Talk to Friendly Earthlings. If they’re not
friendly, press this to taunt them and make
them chase you.
Left trigger Hold to enter Look Around Mode, where you can
view the action through your character’s eyes.
Right trigger Swing the camera forward.
START button Brings up the Pause Menu
BACK button Cancel an active Present. When no Present is
active, pressing this button will display your
current Point, Buck, Key, Karaoke Microphone,
Funkify Note and Extra Life Bug totals.
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Directional Pad Controls your Quick Pick Present. Press Left
and Right to cycle between the Presents in your
inventory. Press Down to activate the selected
Present. You will need to turn on Quick Pick
Present in the Player Options menu.
THE MAP SCREEN
The map, like all good maps,will
show you where you are. The map
starts off hidden. You will uncover the
map, tile by tile, as you travel to those
areas. To exit the Map Screen you can
press the White button again, or the B
button. In a two player game, one
player can instantly join the other by
pressing the A button.
On the map you can find the location of:
The Elevator Mailboxes
The Vinyl The Shopkeeper
Presents The Funkotronian Agent
Floating Balloon Presents Unlock Present Pedestals
Hidden Bridge Portals Level Doors
The Wiseman Zone Gates
The Sushi Chef Gate Battle Platforms
The Gospel Choir Mini-Game Platforms
The Present Menu
Here you’ll find all the Presents you’ve
collected. Anytime you find yourself in
trouble, try pressing your B button to
access the Present Menu! Once in there
you can press your A button to use a
Present, the X button the get help on a
Present, the Y button to drop a Present
and the B button to quit out of the
Present Menu.
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Pause Menu
While the game is paused, press Right and Left on the Left thumbstick
to scroll between a variety of useful screens and options.
To Do Checklist
Here you'll find a reminder of all the
tasks you should complete on the
current Level, such as finding the
Elevator, completing the Mission and
finding the Vinyl. You can press up and
down on the Left thumbstick to scroll
through the Levels you have visited.
Player Stats
Here you'll find all your vital stats: your
Rank, your Belt Level, and how many
Funkify Notes, Bucks, Points, Lives, Keys,
Karaoke Microphones and Extra Life Bugs
you have collected.
Level Stats
This screen lists all the items that are
remaining for you to find: Keys, Karaoke
Microphones, Earthlings left to be
converted, Funkify Notes, Presents,
Balloon Presents, Hidden Bridges and
Hidden Objects. You can press up and
down on the Left thumbstick to scroll
through the Levels you have visited.
Vinyl Albums
Here you’ll find all the Albums you’ve
collected so far. At any time in the game
you can change the music by selecting an
Album and changing tracks. Every album
has 3 tracks, each of which last approximately 2 minutes.
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