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LittleBigPlanet Portable

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	===LittleBigPlanet Portable===		===LittleBigPlanet Portable===
	In the initial release ''[[LittleBigPlanet (PlayStation Portable)\|LittleBigPlanet Portable]]'', an icon for the Socket could be found in the main <tt>lbp_archive.arc</tt> file, under <code>gui/popit/static_icons/'''creature_eye.16.mip'''</code> In reality, this icon belonged to the then-unreleased [[Magic Eye]], and was replaced with a more suitable icon when Magic Eyes were officially added in the {{patchlink\|psp\|2.05\|Cherry Pie update}}.		In the initial release of ''[[LittleBigPlanet (PlayStation Portable)\|LittleBigPlanet Portable]]'', an icon for the Socket could be found in the main <tt>lbp_archive.arc</tt> file, under <code>gui/popit/static_icons/'''creature_eye.16.mip'''</code> In reality, this icon belonged to the then-unreleased [[Magic Eye]], and was replaced with a more suitable icon when Magic Eyes were officially added in the {{patchlink\|psp\|2.05\|Cherry Pie update}}.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

Chunky104: /* LittleBigPlanet Portable */

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LittleBigPlanet Portable

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	===LittleBigPlanet Portable===		===LittleBigPlanet Portable===
	In the initial release [[LittleBigPlanet (PlayStation Portable)\|LittleBigPlanet Portable]], an icon for the Socket could be found in the main <tt>lbp_archive.arc</tt> file, under <code>gui/popit/static_icons/'''creature_eye.16.mip'''</code> In reality, this icon belonged to the then-unreleased [[Magic Eye]], and was replaced with a more suitable icon when Magic Eyes were officially added in the {{patchlink\|psp\|2.05\|Cherry Pie update}}.		In the initial release ''[[LittleBigPlanet (PlayStation Portable)\|LittleBigPlanet Portable]]'', an icon for the Socket could be found in the main <tt>lbp_archive.arc</tt> file, under <code>gui/popit/static_icons/'''creature_eye.16.mip'''</code> In reality, this icon belonged to the then-unreleased [[Magic Eye]], and was replaced with a more suitable icon when Magic Eyes were officially added in the {{patchlink\|psp\|2.05\|Cherry Pie update}}.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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	The '''Socket''', also known as the '''Walker''', is a scrapped non-player character from the original ''[[LittleBigPlanet (PlayStation 3)\|LittleBigPlanet]]'', loosely ~~resembling~~ a power plug.		The '''Socket''', also known as the '''Walker''', is a scrapped non-player character from the original ''[[LittleBigPlanet (PlayStation 3)\|LittleBigPlanet]]'', which loosely resembles a power plug.

	==Overview==		==Overview==
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	The Socket retains its models, textures and seemingly its last animation frame, however it has very little surviving functionality. In terms of physical properties, it occupies a full thick layer and has similar traits to that of a player; it is grabbable and will try to stay upright when it is not being grabbed, but otherwise cannot move on its own. It is also immune to all hazards.		The Socket retains its models, textures and seemingly its last animation frame, however it has very little surviving functionality. In terms of physical properties, it occupies a full thick layer and has similar traits to that of a player; it is grabbable and will try to stay upright when it is not being grabbed, but otherwise cannot move on its own. It is also immune to all hazards.

	The Socket being partially treated as a Sackthing introduces quirks when used in conjunction with features added in later games. For example, if it is forced to maintain a non-upright angle (whether via a [[Gyroscope]] or a Sackthing picking it up with the [[Grabinators]]), the rotational force of its own built-in gyroscope causes it to fly in different directions. In ''LittleBigPlanet 3'', it creates splash particles when entering or exiting [[Floaty Fluid]], and attempting to put one on a [[Slide]] instantly crashes the game.		The Socket being partially treated as a Sackthing introduces quirks when used in conjunction with features added in later games. For example, if it is forced to maintain a non-upright angle (whether via a [[Gyroscope]] or a Sackthing picking it up with the [[Grabinators]]), the rotational force of its own built-in gyroscope causes it to fly in different directions. In ''LittleBigPlanet 3'', it creates splash particles when entering or exiting [[Floaty Fluid]] — a trait otherwise exclusive to Sackthings and Creature Brains — and attempting to put one on a [[Slide]] instantly crashes the game.

	===LittleBigPlanet Portable===		===LittleBigPlanet Portable===

Chunky104: It's the Walker!

2024-05-29T06:40:20Z

It's the Walker!

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{{GadgetBob
| title=Socket
| border= {{HexColor|lbp1alt}}
| bobimg= Gameplay_Creature_Socket_Large_Icon.png
| games=[[LittleBigPlanet (PlayStation 3)|LittleBigPlanet]]
| type= Gadgets
| category= Creature Pieces
}}
The '''Socket''', also known as the '''Walker''', is a scrapped non-player character from the original ''[[LittleBigPlanet (PlayStation 3)|LittleBigPlanet]]'', loosely resembling a power plug.

==Overview==
Sockets served as an early iteration of the creature creation system; creators could attach objects to a Socket, which it would carry as it trundled around. Sockets came in three sizes, with larger ones being able to carry heavier objects. Sockets could also be tweaked to set their speed, how they react to nearby players, whether or not they can jump, which direction they'll start walking in, and whether they should change direction when encountering a wall or a large drop.

Later in development, [[Creature Pieces]] were added that allowed the player to fashion creatures out of nearly any object in the game — with many of the same behavioural tweaks — rendering Sockets obsolete. Despite being scrapped, its likeness was used for the icons found in the [[Creature Brain]]'s tweak menu.

==Remnants in Finished Games==
In the final releases of many ''LittleBigPlanet'' games — including the original ''LittleBigPlanet'', ''[[LittleBigPlanet 2]]'', ''[[LittleBigPlanet PS Vita]]'', and ''[[LittleBigPlanet 3]]'' — a small Socket can be found in an unused level <code>gamedata/levels/palettes/'''palette_creatures.bin'''</code>. Attempting to load this level normally crashes the game because of the ant creature that also inhabits the level, but it's possible to get around this by replacing the file <code>gamedata/scratch/'''ant.cha'''</code> with a different character file (e.g. <tt>enemy.cha</tt>).

The Socket retains its models, textures and seemingly its last animation frame, however it has very little surviving functionality. In terms of physical properties, it occupies a full thick layer and has similar traits to that of a player; it is grabbable and will try to stay upright when it is not being grabbed, but otherwise cannot move on its own. It is also immune to all hazards.

The Socket being partially treated as a Sackthing introduces quirks when used in conjunction with features added in later games. For example, if it is forced to maintain a non-upright angle (whether via a [[Gyroscope]] or a Sackthing picking it up with the [[Grabinators]]), the rotational force of its own built-in gyroscope causes it to fly in different directions. In ''LittleBigPlanet 3'', it creates splash particles when entering or exiting [[Floaty Fluid]], and attempting to put one on a [[Slide]] instantly crashes the game.

===LittleBigPlanet Portable===
In the initial release [[LittleBigPlanet (PlayStation Portable)|LittleBigPlanet Portable]], an icon for the Socket could be found in the main <tt>lbp_archive.arc</tt> file, under <code>gui/popit/static_icons/'''creature_eye.16.mip'''</code> In reality, this icon belonged to the then-unreleased [[Magic Eye]], and was replaced with a more suitable icon when Magic Eyes were officially added in the {{patchlink|psp|2.05|Cherry Pie update}}.

==Gallery==
<gallery widths="128px" heights="128px">
File:Gameplay_Creature_Socket_Small_Icon.png|Popit Icon (Small)
File:Gameplay_Creature_Socket_Medium_Icon.png|Popit Icon (Medium)
File:Gameplay_Creature_Socket_Large_Icon.png|Popit Icon (Large)
</gallery>

{{LittleBigPlanet (PlayStation 3) Gameplay Kits}}