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The main games featured are VideoGame/CaveStory, EccoTheDolphin, {{Hydorah}}, {{Iji}}, IWannaBeTheGuy, KaizoMarioWorld, [[SpaceWar KSpaceDuel]], VideoGame/{{Portal}}, and YouHaveToBurnTheRope. There are also several secret levels, and many minor shoutouts to other games.

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The main games featured are VideoGame/CaveStory, EccoTheDolphin, {{Hydorah}}, {{Iji}}, IWannaBeTheGuy, KaizoMarioWorld, [[SpaceWar KSpaceDuel]], VideoGame/{{Portal}}, SuperMeatBoy, and YouHaveToBurnTheRope. There are also several secret levels, and many minor shoutouts to other games.
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The main games featured are ''VideoGame/CaveStory'', EccoTheDolphin, {{Hydorah}}, {{Iji}}, IWannaBeTheGuy, KaizoMarioWorld, [[SpaceWar KSpaceDuel]], ''VideoGame/{{Portal}}'', and YouHaveToBurnTheRope. There are also several secret levels, and many minor shoutouts to other games.

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The main games featured are ''VideoGame/CaveStory'', VideoGame/CaveStory, EccoTheDolphin, {{Hydorah}}, {{Iji}}, IWannaBeTheGuy, KaizoMarioWorld, [[SpaceWar KSpaceDuel]], ''VideoGame/{{Portal}}'', VideoGame/{{Portal}}, and YouHaveToBurnTheRope. There are also several secret levels, and many minor shoutouts to other games.
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The main games featured are CaveStory, EccoTheDolphin, {{Hydorah}}, {{Iji}}, IWannaBeTheGuy, KaizoMarioWorld, [[SpaceWar KSpaceDuel]], {{Portal}}, and YouHaveToBurnTheRope. There are also several secret levels, and many minor shoutouts to other games.

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The main games featured are CaveStory, ''VideoGame/CaveStory'', EccoTheDolphin, {{Hydorah}}, {{Iji}}, IWannaBeTheGuy, KaizoMarioWorld, [[SpaceWar KSpaceDuel]], {{Portal}}, ''VideoGame/{{Portal}}'', and YouHaveToBurnTheRope. There are also several secret levels, and many minor shoutouts to other games.

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''Pickory'' is a [[IWBTGFangames fangame]] of ''IWannaBeTheGuy'', created by {{Tropers/Storyyeller}}. Unlike the other fangames, it was written in C++ rather than created with {{Game Maker}}. It is available [[http://kayin.pyoko.org/iwbtg/forums/index.php?topic=6079.0 here]]. It is also unusual for being based on a wide variety of games, with different gameplay styles and gimmicks in different areas. It also has a much bigger focus on puzzles, particularly in the Portal area. The main games featured are CaveStory, EccoTheDolphin, {{Hydorah}}, {{Iji}}, IWannaBeTheGuy, KaizoMarioWorld, [[SpaceWar KSpaceDuel]], {{Portal}}, and YouHaveToBurnTheRope. There are also several secret levels, and many minor shoutouts to other games.

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''Pickory'' is a [[IWBTGFangames fangame]] of ''IWannaBeTheGuy'', created by {{Tropers/Storyyeller}}. Unlike the other fangames, it was written in C++ rather than created with {{Game Maker}}. It is available [[http://kayin.pyoko.org/iwbtg/forums/index.php?topic=6079.0 here]]. It is also unusual for being based on a wide variety of games, with different gameplay styles and gimmicks in different areas. It also has a much bigger focus on puzzles, particularly in the Portal area.

The main games featured are CaveStory, EccoTheDolphin, {{Hydorah}}, {{Iji}}, IWannaBeTheGuy, KaizoMarioWorld, [[SpaceWar KSpaceDuel]], {{Portal}}, and YouHaveToBurnTheRope. There are also several secret levels, and many minor shoutouts to other games.
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* NoPlotNoProblem: Technically there is a sort of plot but it makes no sense and may as well not be there.
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''Pickory'' is a [[IWBTGFangames fangame]] of ''IWannaBeTheGuy'', created by {{Tropers/Storyyeller}}. Unlike the other fangames, it was written in C++ rather than created with {{Game Maker}}. It is available [[http://kayin.pyoko.org/iwbtg/forums/index.php?topic=6079.0 here]]. It is also unusual for being based on a wide variety of games, with different gameplay styles and gimmicks in different areas. It also has a much bigger focus on puzzles, particularly in the Portal area. The main games featured are CaveStory, EccoTheDolphin, {{Hydorah}}, {{Iji}}, IWannaBeTheGuy, KaizoMarioWorld, [[SpaceWar KSpaceDuel]], {{Portal}}, and YouHaveToBurnTheRope, but there are also several secret levels.

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''Pickory'' is a [[IWBTGFangames fangame]] of ''IWannaBeTheGuy'', created by {{Tropers/Storyyeller}}. Unlike the other fangames, it was written in C++ rather than created with {{Game Maker}}. It is available [[http://kayin.pyoko.org/iwbtg/forums/index.php?topic=6079.0 here]]. It is also unusual for being based on a wide variety of games, with different gameplay styles and gimmicks in different areas. It also has a much bigger focus on puzzles, particularly in the Portal area. The main games featured are CaveStory, EccoTheDolphin, {{Hydorah}}, {{Iji}}, IWannaBeTheGuy, KaizoMarioWorld, [[SpaceWar KSpaceDuel]], {{Portal}}, and YouHaveToBurnTheRope, but there YouHaveToBurnTheRope. There are also several secret levels.levels, and many minor shoutouts to other games.



* AntiFrustrationFeatures: The built in save fixer.

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* AntiFrustrationFeatures: The built in save fixer. In recent versions, Clippy will [[StopHelpingMe helpfully]] pop up to remind you of the feature if you appear to be stuck after saving.
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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: A 2d {{Bioshock}} level with custom sprites and gameplay was planned, similar to the Portal levels. However, the creator was forced to scrap this idea due to the difficulty of ripping textures and sound effects from Bioshock.
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* UnexpectedGameplayChange: The fight with [[spoiler: aiMir is basically a simplified clone of KSpaceDuel]], with no platformer elements at all.

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* UnexpectedGameplayChange: The fight with [[spoiler: aiMir is basically a simplified clone of KSpaceDuel]], [=KSpaceDuel=]]], with no platformer elements at all.
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''Pickory'' is a [[IWBTGFangames fangame]] of ''IWannaBeTheGuy'', created by {{Tropers/Storyyeller}}. Unlike the other fangames, it was written in C++ rather than created with {{Game Maker}}. It is available [[http://kayin.pyoko.org/iwbtg/forums/index.php?topic=6079.0 here]]. It is also unusual for being based on a wide variety of games, with different gameplay styles and gimmicks in different areas. The main games featured are CaveStory, EccoTheDolphin, {{Hydorah}}, {{Iji}}, IWannaBeTheGuy, KaizoMarioWorld, [[SpaceWar KSpaceDuel]], {{Portal}}, and YouHaveToBurnTheRope, but there are also several secret levels.

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''Pickory'' is a [[IWBTGFangames fangame]] of ''IWannaBeTheGuy'', created by {{Tropers/Storyyeller}}. Unlike the other fangames, it was written in C++ rather than created with {{Game Maker}}. It is available [[http://kayin.pyoko.org/iwbtg/forums/index.php?topic=6079.0 here]]. It is also unusual for being based on a wide variety of games, with different gameplay styles and gimmicks in different areas. It also has a much bigger focus on puzzles, particularly in the Portal area. The main games featured are CaveStory, EccoTheDolphin, {{Hydorah}}, {{Iji}}, IWannaBeTheGuy, KaizoMarioWorld, [[SpaceWar KSpaceDuel]], {{Portal}}, and YouHaveToBurnTheRope, but there are also several secret levels.
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''Pickory'' is a [[IWBTGFangames fangame]] of ''IWannaBeTheGuy'', created by {{Tropers/Storyyeller}}. Unlike the other fangames, it was written in C++ rather than created with {{Game Maker}}. It is available [[http://kayin.pyoko.org/iwbtg/forums/index.php?topic=6079.0 here]]. It is also unusual for being based on a wide variety of games, with different gameplay styles and gimmicks in different areas. The main games featured are CaveStory, EccoTheDolphin, {{Hydorah}}, {{Iji}}, IWannaBeTheGuy, KaizoMarioWorld, [[SpaceWar KSpaceDuel]], {{Portal}}, and YouHaveToBurnTheRope

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''Pickory'' is a [[IWBTGFangames fangame]] of ''IWannaBeTheGuy'', created by {{Tropers/Storyyeller}}. Unlike the other fangames, it was written in C++ rather than created with {{Game Maker}}. It is available [[http://kayin.pyoko.org/iwbtg/forums/index.php?topic=6079.0 here]]. It is also unusual for being based on a wide variety of games, with different gameplay styles and gimmicks in different areas. The main games featured are CaveStory, EccoTheDolphin, {{Hydorah}}, {{Iji}}, IWannaBeTheGuy, KaizoMarioWorld, [[SpaceWar KSpaceDuel]], {{Portal}}, and YouHaveToBurnTheRopeYouHaveToBurnTheRope, but there are also several secret levels.

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''Pickory'' is a [[IWBTGFangames fangame]] of ''IWannaBeTheGuy'', created by {{Storyyeller}}. Unlike the other fangames, it was written in C++ rather than created with {{Game Maker}}. It is available [[http://kayin.pyoko.org/iwbtg/forums/index.php?topic=6079.0 here]]. It is also unusual for being based on a wide variety of games, with different gameplay styles and gimmicks in different areas. The main games featured are CaveStory, EccoTheDolphin, {{Hydorah}}, {{Iji}}, IWannaBeTheGuy, KaizoMarioWorld, [[SpaceWar KSpaceDuel]], {{Portal}}, and YouHaveToBurnTheRope

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''Pickory'' is a [[IWBTGFangames fangame]] of ''IWannaBeTheGuy'', created by {{Storyyeller}}.{{Tropers/Storyyeller}}. Unlike the other fangames, it was written in C++ rather than created with {{Game Maker}}. It is available [[http://kayin.pyoko.org/iwbtg/forums/index.php?topic=6079.0 here]]. It is also unusual for being based on a wide variety of games, with different gameplay styles and gimmicks in different areas. The main games featured are CaveStory, EccoTheDolphin, {{Hydorah}}, {{Iji}}, IWannaBeTheGuy, KaizoMarioWorld, [[SpaceWar KSpaceDuel]], {{Portal}}, and YouHaveToBurnTheRope



* Because this is a fangame, many of the tropes from ''I Wanna Be the Guy'' are present as well, including NintendoHard, OneHitPointWonder, PlatformHell, TrialAndErrorGameplay, SpikesOfDoom and the like.

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* Because this is a fangame, many of the tropes from ''I Wanna Be the Guy'' are present as well, including NintendoHard, OneHitPointWonder, PlatformHell, TrialAndErrorGameplay, SpikesOfDoom and the like.well.



* NonStandardGameOver: During the Hydorah and [[spoiler:BenDrowned]] stages, the normal gameover is replaced with one from the respective game.



* OneHitPointWonder: Mostly played straight but averted in the Hyodrah and Space Duel stages, which give you 2 and 5 hp respectively. They used to have 1 hp as well, but it was just too difficult.



* RatchetScrolling: The Kaizo Mario level

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* RatchetScrolling: The Kaizo Mario leveland Super Mario Land 2 levels.
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* SpaceZone: Set on the moon no less. And the moon still kills you on contact.
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* BiggerOnTheInside: Pickory's "mansion" and swimming pool.
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''Pickory'' is a [[IWBTGFangames fangame]] of ''IWannaBeTheGuy'', created by {{Storyyeller}}. Unlike the other fangames, it was written in C++ rather than created with {{Game Maker}}. It is available [[http://kayin.pyoko.org/iwbtg/forums/index.php?topic=6079.0 here]]. It is also unusual for being based on a wide variety of games, with different gameplay styles and gimmicks in different areas. The main games featured are CaveStory, EccoTheDolphin, {{Hydorah}}, {{Iji}}, IWannaBeTheGuy, Kaizo Mario, [[SpaceWar KSpaceDuel]], {{Portal}}, and YouHaveToBurnTheRope

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''Pickory'' is a [[IWBTGFangames fangame]] of ''IWannaBeTheGuy'', created by {{Storyyeller}}. Unlike the other fangames, it was written in C++ rather than created with {{Game Maker}}. It is available [[http://kayin.pyoko.org/iwbtg/forums/index.php?topic=6079.0 here]]. It is also unusual for being based on a wide variety of games, with different gameplay styles and gimmicks in different areas. The main games featured are CaveStory, EccoTheDolphin, {{Hydorah}}, {{Iji}}, IWannaBeTheGuy, Kaizo Mario, KaizoMarioWorld, [[SpaceWar KSpaceDuel]], {{Portal}}, and YouHaveToBurnTheRope
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''Pickory'' is a [[IWBTGFangames fangame]] of ''IWannaBeTheGuy'', created by {{Storyyeller}}. Unlike the other fangames, it was written in C++ rather than created with {{Game Maker}}. It is available [[http://kayin.pyoko.org/iwbtg/forums/index.php?topic=6079.0 here]]. It is also unusual for being based on a wide variety of games, with different gameplay styles and gimmicks in different areas. The main games featured are CaveStory, EccoTheDolphin, {{Hydorah}}, {{Iji}}, IWannaBeTheGuy, Kaizo Mario, [=KSpaceDuel=], {{Portal}}, and YouHaveToBurnTheRope

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''Pickory'' is a [[IWBTGFangames fangame]] of ''IWannaBeTheGuy'', created by {{Storyyeller}}. Unlike the other fangames, it was written in C++ rather than created with {{Game Maker}}. It is available [[http://kayin.pyoko.org/iwbtg/forums/index.php?topic=6079.0 here]]. It is also unusual for being based on a wide variety of games, with different gameplay styles and gimmicks in different areas. The main games featured are CaveStory, EccoTheDolphin, {{Hydorah}}, {{Iji}}, IWannaBeTheGuy, Kaizo Mario, [=KSpaceDuel=], [[SpaceWar KSpaceDuel]], {{Portal}}, and YouHaveToBurnTheRope

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* PainfullySlowProjectile: During the Portal segment, where you get the ability to aim and shoot in any direction, you can kill yourself by firing downward and ''falling on your own mid-flight bullet.''



* ThatOneBoss: For this troper, it was General Tor for quite a while due to one specific part of Tor's pattern, but for others it varies greatly. This is probably because most of the boss fights have you either controlling a new weapon ([[spoiler: the reflector and portal gun]]) or have a UnexpectedGameplayChange in some way ([[spoiler: the aiMir fight]]) which will throw you off balance until you figure things out.
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* CorridorCubbyholeRun: The shark patrolled corridor in the EccoTheDolphin based area.
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* AlluringAnglerfish: [[spoiler: Chinchou]]
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* PuzzleBoss: [[spoiler: GlaDOS. Her cores recover damage almost immediately, so there's a specific method to hitting her cores with a bunch of shots at the same time.]]

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* PuzzleBoss: GlaDOS. [[spoiler: GlaDOS. Her cores recover damage almost immediately, heal faster than you can shoot, so there's a specific method you have to hitting her cores with use portals to stack up a bunch lot of shots bullets at the same time.once.]]
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* WreakingHavoc: Pickory contains the physics engine Box2d. Although most of the functionality is only used in the Portal area, a Companion Cube randomly appears in the cloud area in order to show off the physics some more.

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* WreakingHavoc: WreakingHavok: Pickory contains the physics engine Box2d. Although most of the functionality is only used in the Portal area, a Companion Cube randomly appears in the cloud area in order to show off the physics some more.
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* VideogameCrueltyPotential: You can shoot the girl in Rooftop Gardens, which creates a giant blood spatter.

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* VideogameCrueltyPotential: You can shoot WreakingHavoc: Pickory contains the girl physics engine Box2d. Although most of the functionality is only used in Rooftop Gardens, which creates the Portal area, a giant blood spatter.Companion Cube randomly appears in the cloud area in order to show off the physics some more.
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** UnexpectedShumpLevelUnexpectedShmupLevel

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''Pickory'' is a [[IWBTGFangames fangame]] of ''IWannaBeTheGuy'', created by {{Storyyeller}}. Unusually among fangames, it was written in C++ rather than created with {{Game Maker}}. It is available [[http://kayin.pyoko.org/iwbtg/forums/index.php?topic=6079.0 here]].

The main games it references are CaveStory, EccoTheDolphin, {{Iji}}, IWannaBeTheGuy, Kaizo Mario, [=KSpaceDuel=], {{Portal}}, and YouHaveToBurnTheRope

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''Pickory'' is a [[IWBTGFangames fangame]] of ''IWannaBeTheGuy'', created by {{Storyyeller}}. Unusually among Unlike the other fangames, it was written in C++ rather than created with {{Game Maker}}. It is available [[http://kayin.pyoko.org/iwbtg/forums/index.php?topic=6079.0 here]]. \n\n It is also unusual for being based on a wide variety of games, with different gameplay styles and gimmicks in different areas. The main games it references featured are CaveStory, EccoTheDolphin, {{Hydorah}}, {{Iji}}, IWannaBeTheGuy, Kaizo Mario, [=KSpaceDuel=], {{Portal}}, and YouHaveToBurnTheRope



* Because this is a fangame, most of the tropes from ''I Wanna Be the Guy'' are present as well, including NintendoHard, OneHitPointWonder, PlatformHell, TrialAndErrorGameplay, SpikesOfDoom and the like.

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* Because this is a fangame, most many of the tropes from ''I Wanna Be the Guy'' are present as well, including NintendoHard, OneHitPointWonder, PlatformHell, TrialAndErrorGameplay, SpikesOfDoom and the like.



* DamnYouMuscleMemory: The jumping mechanics are a bit different from those in IWBTG.

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* DamnYouMuscleMemory: The jumping mechanics are a bit different from those in IWBTG. Specifically, Pickory jumps a fixed height, regardless of how long you hold the jump key.



* DepthPerplexion: In the fight with Tor, you can stand on top of some of the buildings in the background, and Tor still deals CollisionDamage while in the background.

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* DepthPerplexion: In the fight with Tor, you can stand on top of some of the buildings in the background, and Tor still deals CollisionDamage while in the background. [[spoiler: Also, one secret item is actually a constellation in the night sky.]]



* NiceHat: Pickory wears a hat bigger than he is.

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* NiceHat: Pickory wears a large feathered hat bigger than he is.


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* CharacterTitle
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* CartoonBomb: Replaces the ChandilierOfDoom in YouHaveToBurnTheRope.

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* CartoonBomb: Replaces the ChandilierOfDoom [[FallingChandelierOfDoom chandelier]] in YouHaveToBurnTheRope.
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* CartoonBomb: Replaces the ChandilierOfDoom in YouHaveToBurnTheRope.

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The main games it references are CaveStory, EccoTheDolphin, {{Iji}}, IWannaBeTheGuy, Kaizo Mario, [=KSpaceDuel=], {{Portal}}, and YouHaveToBurnTheRope



* AllThereInTheManual: The main character's name is Pickory Nolastname.



* BottomlessPits: The Bottomless Pit of Bottomlessness.

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* BottomlessPits: The Bottomless Pit of Bottomlessness.Falling. It even tells you how far you've fallen.


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* SuperNotDrowningSkills
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* EasterEgg: There are currently six secret items. Some are obvious, some are hidden very well, one is hidden VERY cleverly, and one requires you to beat a boss in a very specific manner to even GET. Which will take you many, MANY tries.

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* EasterEgg: There are currently six secret items. Some are obvious, some are hidden very well, and one is hidden VERY cleverly, and one requires you to beat a boss in a very specific manner to even GET. Which will take you many, MANY tries.cleverly.



* [[FightInTheNude Informed Equipment]]: The character sprite always displays the pistol you start with, even if you pick up the [[{{Iji}} Resonance Reflector]] or Portal Gun.

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* [[FightInTheNude Informed Equipment]]: InformedEquipment: The character sprite always displays the pistol you start with, even if you pick up the [[{{Iji}} Resonance Reflector]] Reflector or Portal Gun.
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THAN. Bigger THAN, not THEN.


* NiceHat: Pickory wears a hat bigger then he is.

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* NiceHat: Pickory wears a hat bigger then than he is.

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