Super Mario Galaxy Object Database

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Config: PowerStar

The main collectible in most levels. A Power Star usually represents one specific scenario. When collecting it, a short cutscene will be played. If this is a Grand Star and the current galaxy is VsKoopaLv3Galaxy, Peach will appear during the Star Get cutscene.

Arguments

NameTypeGamesRequired?DescriptionValues
Obj_arg0IntegerBothFalse

Power Star ID: The scenario to which this Power Star belongs. Should be a valid ID.

    Obj_arg1BooleanBothFalse

    Appearance Gravity?: If set, gravity will affect how the Power Star moves during its appearance cutscene.

      Obj_arg2BooleanBothFalse

      Ignores Gravity?: If set, its pose won't be affected by gravity and is instead specified by the initial rotation.

        Obj_arg3BooleanBothFalse

        Elliptic Cylinder Shadow?: If set, an elliptic cylinder will be used as its shadow model instead of an ellipsoid.

          Obj_arg4BooleanBothFalse

          Appear Nearest Point?: If set, the Power Star will appear at the PowerStarAppearPoint closest to the player. Otherwise, the Power Star's original position will be used if the player is closer to it than to the other points.

            Obj_arg5FloatSMG2False

            Shadow Length: Sets the shadow drop length. Default is 1000.

              Switches

              NameGamesRequired?DescriptionExclusives?
              SW_AWAKESMG2False

              Enables rendering and resumes updates when this switch is active.

              • PowerStar
              • GrandStar

              Setup

              NameGamesRequired?DescriptionValues
              GroupBothFalse

              Used to group this object with other PowerStarAppearPoint instances. If the Power Star appears, it will spawn at the instance that the player is closest to. Limit is 16 objects per group. This does not work when spawned after defeating most bosses or after collecting all Purple Coins.

                LinkNamePosBothFalse

                Additional placements that need to be linked to the object.

                • スターゲットデモ座標: Optional placement for its Star Get cutscene
                CameraBothFalse

                Used when the Power Star appears.

                  DemoCastSMG1False

                  Can take part in a cutscene. It can use two special cutscene nerves for the cutscenes ミニ太陽消失 and グランドスター復活.

                    Properties

                    NameGamesDescription
                    MirrorActorBoth

                    A mirrored version of this object is created for mirror reflection setups if placed inside a MirrorArea.

                    DemoSimpleCastSMG2

                    Continues movement during cutscenes, NPC conversations, etc. Only supported in HoneyBeeVillageGalaxy2, MokumokuValleyGalaxy2, TwisterTowerGalaxy3 and UndergroundDangeonGalaxy2.