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|image=[[File:SMODorrieModel.png|300px]]<br>Model of | |image=[[File:SMODorrieModel.png|300px]]<br>Model of Dorri<ref></ref>e from ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' | ||
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario 64]]'' ([[List of games by date#1996|1996]]) | |first_appearance=''[[Super Mario 64]]'' ([[List of games by date#1996|1996]]) | ||
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]'' ([[List of games by date#2020|2020]]) | |latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]'' ([[List of games by date#2020|2020]]) | ||
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{{quote2|Are [[Yoshi|you]] a dinosaur? You look like one to me. My name's | {{quote2|Are [[Yoshi|you]] a dinosaur? You look like one to me. My name's Dorothy, and I'm so lonely... Please, tell me you'll be my friend!|Dorothy|[[Mario Party Advance]]}} | ||
''' | '''Dorothy''', also known as the '''Swimming Beast'''<ref>(June 10, 1998). [https://web.archive.org/web/19980610064600/http://www.nintendo.com:80/n64/super_mario64/6-1.html Course 6 - Star 1: Swimming Beast in the Cavern]. ''Nintendo: Super Mario 64 Strategy'' (Internet Archive: Wayback Machine). Retrieved February 23, 2018.</ref> or '''Nessie'''<ref>Bath, Prima. ''Ultimate Nintendo 64 Pocket Power Guide, 1999 Edition'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Page 59. "''From the start point of the course, head through the boulder room and down into the underground cavern where Nessie is found.''"</ref>, is a large, friendly {{wp|Plesiosauria|plesiosaur}}-like character who debuted in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. He helps the player ride across water or reach higher areas. ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' explicitly refers to ''Dorothi'' as a species<ref>The brochure of [[Lake Kingdom|Lake Lamode]] states ''Fresh or salt water, Dorothi swim everywhere.''</ref> and it features purple and yellow Dorothi in addition to blue. In terms of design, Dorothy has a few elements in common with [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]]s, such as the white area of soft tissue spanning the whole lower part of the body and a similar round face that, since ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', even features a placement of the eyes and nostrils akin to that seen in Yoshis. Furthermore, the two species share the suffix, ''-sshi'' (「ッシー」), in their Japanese names. | ||
In Japan, plesiosaurs are known as ''long necked dragons'' (「首長竜」), this being possibly the reason why | In Japan, plesiosaurs are known as ''long necked dragons'' (「首長竜」), this being possibly the reason why Dorothy was originally referred to as a ''sea dragon'' (「海竜」, written in hiragana as 「かいりゅう」 in ''Super Mario 64''<ref>しゅーや (October 8, 2016). [https://youtu.be/V07NDDBZ40Y?list=PLXSg7_JSVEYIU1haq0UNlFtK14afpTeli&t=518 【実況】絵の世界へ飛び込め!スーパーマリオ64をツッコミ実況part6]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved July 10, 2019.</ref>), this being kept in the Western translations as well, such as the English and French ones. Additionally, Dorothy shares his Japanese name with [[Bahamutt]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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Dorothy makes his debut in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', where he lives in an underground lake in the [[Hazy Maze Cave]]. He is the focus of the first mission of the course, [[Swimming Beast in the Cavern]]. He constantly swims in circles, but gladly gives [[Mario]] a ride if he gets on his back. It is also possible to steer Dorothy from there; Mario loses control of movement for a moment, then the player can control Dorothy by facing the direction they want to go in. [[Ground Pound]]ing on his back causes him to lower his neck, allowing Mario to climb onto his head to reach higher areas, like the entrance to the [[Behind the Waterfall|Cavern of the Metal Cap]]. A sign near the lake in which he takes residence states that he might eat visitors if they get too close, although he is actually harmless. Dorothy is referred to as female in the Nintendo Power Player's Guide.<ref>[[Leslie Swan|Swan, Leslie]], Dan Owsen, and Scott Pelland. ''The Official Super Mario 64 Nintendo Player's Guide'' Nintendo Player's Guide. Page 59. "''Ignore the signs that warn you about becoming the sea dragon's lunch. Dorothi is as friendly as can be. She will let you ride on her back and will take you anywhere in the underground sea.''"</ref> | |||
Dorothy reappears in ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'' with an updated design, with the most noticeable change being a pair of goggles that are highly similar to the ones worn by the [[Dolphin]]s in ''[[Super Mario World]]''. He reprises his role as in ''Super Mario 64'' by giving the player a ride wherever they want to go, although technically he is no longer needed for the first mission because the island in the middle is now much lower and therefore easily accessible. Dorothy wears [[Wario Cap|Wario's Cap]] only during the first mission of Hazy Maze Cave, unless the player is playing as [[Wario]] himself. Also, while the player can still Ground Pound on his back, it is no longer required, as he now lowers his head if the player approaches the base of his neck. | |||
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====''New Super Mario Bros.''==== | ====''New Super Mario Bros.''==== | ||
[[File:NSMBDS Dorrie Screenshot.png|thumb|[[Small Mario]] riding | [[File:NSMBDS Dorrie Screenshot.png|thumb|[[Small Mario]] riding Dorothy in ''New Super Mario Bros.'']] | ||
Dorothy returns in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' and appears in two sizes. Mario can ride on his back to cross large bodies of [[Poison (obstacle)|poison]] in [[World 4-1 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 4-1]] and [[World 4-6 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 4-6]]. If Mario does a [[Ground Pound]] on Dorothy, he moves faster through the water. | |||
====''Super Mario Odyssey''==== | ====''Super Mario Odyssey''==== | ||
Dorothy appears in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', where it can be seen wearing a top hat and swimming in the [[Lake Kingdom]], [[Mushroom Kingdom (Super Mario Odyssey)|Mushroom Kingdom]] and [[Darker Side]]. Purple and yellow-colored Dorothi also appear in the [[Seaside Kingdom]], where they wear hats and are associated with the Crazy Cap shop. Additionally, a Rubber Dorothy can be purchased from the Lake Kingdom's [[Crazy Cap]] shop as a souvenir for the [[Odyssey]]. | |||
In this game, genderless pronouns are used to refer to | In this game, genderless pronouns are used to refer to Dorothi.<ref>The brochure of [[Lake Kingdom|Lake Lamode]] states ''This gentle creature spends its days swimming gracefully in Lake Lamode. If you're confident in your abilities, swimming alongside it might make for some wonderful memories.''</ref> This game depicts Dorothi as speaking in long-held moaning noises, such as "AoouuuooOOooOooOoo," which are subtitled in parentheses. [[Power Moon]]s are sometimes found attached to Dorothi' back or belly, or flying above their heads. | ||
Attacking a | Attacking a Dorothy with a [[Ground Pound]] or a [[Cap Throw]] startles it. One [[coin]] is produced when Dorothy's head is hit, which is possible five times in a row. | ||
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|image3=SMO Seaside Kingdom Purple Dorrie.jpg | |image3=SMO Seaside Kingdom Purple Dorrie.jpg | ||
|footer=A Dorrie in [[Lake Kingdom|Lake Lamode]] (left) and two | |footer=A Dorrie in [[Lake Kingdom|Lake Lamode]] (left) and two Dorothi working for Crazy Cap in [[Seaside Kingdom|Bubblaine]] (middle and right) | ||
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===''Mario Party'' series=== | ===''Mario Party'' series=== | ||
Dorothy is a recurring minor character in the [[Mario Party (series)|''Mario Party'' series]]. Although only directly appearing in a few games, such as ''[[Mario Party 3]]'' and ''[[Mario Party Advance]]'', a lot of aquatic equipment in the ''Mario Party'' series, such as boats, are based on Dorothy. | |||
====''Mario Party 2''==== | ====''Mario Party 2''==== | ||
In ''[[Mario Party 2]]'', | In ''[[Mario Party 2]]'', Dorothy makes a small cameo in [[Mystery Land]] in the background lake, with his appearance resembling the photograph of the {{wp|Loch Ness Monster}}. | ||
====''Mario Party 3''==== | ====''Mario Party 3''==== | ||
In ''[[Mario Party 3]]'', | In ''[[Mario Party 3]]'', Dorothy, referred to by the in-game text as a female, is seen in an Item Minigame called [[Dorothy Dip]]. She also makes a cameo in the background of the board [[Creepy Cavern]]. | ||
====''Mario Party 4''==== | ====''Mario Party 4''==== | ||
In ''[[Mario Party 4]]'', | In ''[[Mario Party 4]]'', Dorothy is seen as a paddle boat in the minigame [[Right Oar Left?]] | ||
====''Mario Party 5''==== | ====''Mario Party 5''==== | ||
In ''[[Mario Party 5]]'', red, blue, green, and yellow plastic | In ''[[Mario Party 5]]'', red, blue, green, and yellow plastic Dorothi appear in the minigame [[Tug-o-Dorothy]]. | ||
====''Mario Party Advance''==== | ====''Mario Party Advance''==== | ||
In ''[[Mario Party Advance]]'', | In ''[[Mario Party Advance]]'', Dorothy resides at [[Loch Dorothy]], and reveals that he is lonely after scaring away [[Mr. E (Mario Party Advance)|Mr. E]]. If [[Yoshi]] visits him, they become friends and Dorothy gives him a [[Gaddget]], the [[Soil Sonar]]. However, the credits state that Yoshi has not seen him in ages. Despite ''Mario Party Advance'' having been released after ''Super Mario 64 DS'', Dorothy uses his original design instead of his updated design. | ||
===''Dr. Mario World''=== | ===''Dr. Mario World''=== | ||
In ''[[Dr. Mario World]]'', | In ''[[Dr. Mario World]]'', Dorothy appears in the background of World 1 after it is cleared. | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
DorrieSM64.png| | DorrieSM64.png|Dorothy's model in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' | ||
SMAGPB6 Dorrie.png|''Super Mario Adventure Game Picture Book 6: Three Treasures'' | SMAGPB6 Dorrie.png|''Super Mario Adventure Game Picture Book 6: Three Treasures'' | ||
MP3 Dorrie Dip.png| | MP3 Dorrie Dip.png|Dorothy's appearance in ''[[Mario Party 3]]'' | ||
Tug O Dorries Mario Party 5.png|The plastic | Tug O Dorries Mario Party 5.png|The plastic Dorothi that appear in ''[[Mario Party 5]]'' | ||
Dorrie MPA sprite.png| | Dorrie MPA sprite.png|Dorothy's sprite in ''[[Mario Party Advance]]'' | ||
NSMBDorrie.PNG| | NSMBDorrie.PNG|Dorothy's appearance in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' | ||
SMO Concept Art - Lake Lamode.jpg|Concept art of [[Lake Kingdom|Lake Lamode]] in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' | SMO Concept Art - Lake Lamode.jpg|Concept art of [[Lake Kingdom|Lake Lamode]] in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' | ||
SMO Concept Art - Bubblaine.jpg|Concept art of [[Seaside Kingdom|Bubblaine]] in ''Super Mario Odyssey'' | SMO Concept Art - Bubblaine.jpg|Concept art of [[Seaside Kingdom|Bubblaine]] in ''Super Mario Odyssey'' | ||
SMO Lake Brochure E.png| | SMO Lake Brochure E.png|Dorothy in ''Super Mario Odyssey'' | ||
SMO Purple Dorrie.jpg|The purple | SMO Purple Dorrie.jpg|The purple Dorothy in ''Super Mario Odyssey'' | ||
SMO Yellow Dorrie.png|The yellow | SMO Yellow Dorrie.png|The yellow Dorothy in ''Super Mario Odyssey'' | ||
SMO Rubber Dorrie Souvenir.png|A Rubber | SMO Rubber Dorrie Souvenir.png|A Rubber Dorothy [[Crazy Cap#Rubber Dorothy|Souvenir]] from ''Super Mario Odyssey'' | ||
Dr Mario World Dorrie.png| | Dr Mario World Dorrie.png|Dorothy's appearance in ''[[Dr. Mario World]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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|JapR=Dosshī | |JapR=Dosshī | ||
|JapM=From [[Yoshi]] and possibly [[Thwomp#Names in other languages|Dossun]] (referring to the Ground Pound usable to tame it in its first appearance) and/or {{wp|Loch Ness Monster|Nessie}} (pronounced "Neshi" in Japanese); romanized as "Dossy"<ref>''Super Mario 64 DS'' internal object name (<tt>DOSSY</tt>)</ref> or "Doshi"<ref>''Super Mario Odyssey'' internal filename (<tt>Doshi</tt>)</ref>. | |JapM=From [[Yoshi]] and possibly [[Thwomp#Names in other languages|Dossun]] (referring to the Ground Pound usable to tame it in its first appearance) and/or {{wp|Loch Ness Monster|Nessie}} (pronounced "Neshi" in Japanese); romanized as "Dossy"<ref>''Super Mario 64 DS'' internal object name (<tt>DOSSY</tt>)</ref> or "Doshi"<ref>''Super Mario Odyssey'' internal filename (<tt>Doshi</tt>)</ref>. | ||
|Fra= | |Fra=Dorothy<br>Gros Bibi (''Super Mario 64'') | ||
|FraM=-<br>Big Bibi (''gros bibi'' being in French a childish way to say ''big kiss'', while ''bibi'' is a way to say ''me'' or a worm used to fish) | |FraM=-<br>Big Bibi (''gros bibi'' being in French a childish way to say ''big kiss'', while ''bibi'' is a way to say ''me'' or a worm used to fish) | ||
|Spa= | |Spa=Dorothy | ||
|SpaM=- | |SpaM=- | ||
|Ger= | |Ger=Dorothy<br>Nessie (''Super Mario 64'', ''New Super Mario Bros.'', ''Mario Party-games'') | ||
|GerM=-<br>From the Loch Ness Monster, who is nicknamed "Nessie" | |GerM=-<br>From the Loch Ness Monster, who is nicknamed "Nessie" | ||
|Rus=Дорри | |Rus=Дорри | ||
|RusR= | |RusR=Dorothy | ||
|RusM= | |RusM=Dorothy | ||
|Kor=돗시 | |Kor=돗시 | ||
|KorR= | |KorR=Dorothy | ||
|KorM=Transliterated Japanese name. | |KorM=Transliterated Japanese name. | ||
|Ita= | |Ita=Dorothy | ||
|ItaM=- | |ItaM=- | ||
|ChiS=海龙王<ref>[https://www.ique.com/games/Mariobros/demo_1.htm Official Chinese website for ''New Super Mario Bros.'']. Retrieved February 29, 2020.</ref> | |ChiS=海龙王<ref>[https://www.ique.com/games/Mariobros/demo_1.htm Official Chinese website for ''New Super Mario Bros.'']. Retrieved February 29, 2020.</ref> |
Revision as of 06:43, November 15, 2020
- Not to be confused with Plessie.
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Dorothy, also known as the Swimming Beast[1] or Nessie[2], is a large, friendly plesiosaur-like character who debuted in Super Mario 64. He helps the player ride across water or reach higher areas. Super Mario Odyssey explicitly refers to Dorothi as a species[3] and it features purple and yellow Dorothi in addition to blue. In terms of design, Dorothy has a few elements in common with Yoshis, such as the white area of soft tissue spanning the whole lower part of the body and a similar round face that, since Super Mario 64 DS, even features a placement of the eyes and nostrils akin to that seen in Yoshis. Furthermore, the two species share the suffix, -sshi (「ッシー」), in their Japanese names.
In Japan, plesiosaurs are known as long necked dragons (「首長竜」), this being possibly the reason why Dorothy was originally referred to as a sea dragon (「海竜」, written in hiragana as 「かいりゅう」 in Super Mario 64[4]), this being kept in the Western translations as well, such as the English and French ones. Additionally, Dorothy shares his Japanese name with Bahamutt.
History
Super Mario series
Super Mario 64 / Super Mario 64 DS
Dorothy makes his debut in Super Mario 64, where he lives in an underground lake in the Hazy Maze Cave. He is the focus of the first mission of the course, Swimming Beast in the Cavern. He constantly swims in circles, but gladly gives Mario a ride if he gets on his back. It is also possible to steer Dorothy from there; Mario loses control of movement for a moment, then the player can control Dorothy by facing the direction they want to go in. Ground Pounding on his back causes him to lower his neck, allowing Mario to climb onto his head to reach higher areas, like the entrance to the Cavern of the Metal Cap. A sign near the lake in which he takes residence states that he might eat visitors if they get too close, although he is actually harmless. Dorothy is referred to as female in the Nintendo Power Player's Guide.[5]
Dorothy reappears in Super Mario 64 DS with an updated design, with the most noticeable change being a pair of goggles that are highly similar to the ones worn by the Dolphins in Super Mario World. He reprises his role as in Super Mario 64 by giving the player a ride wherever they want to go, although technically he is no longer needed for the first mission because the island in the middle is now much lower and therefore easily accessible. Dorothy wears Wario's Cap only during the first mission of Hazy Maze Cave, unless the player is playing as Wario himself. Also, while the player can still Ground Pound on his back, it is no longer required, as he now lowers his head if the player approaches the base of his neck.
New Super Mario Bros.

Dorothy returns in New Super Mario Bros. and appears in two sizes. Mario can ride on his back to cross large bodies of poison in World 4-1 and World 4-6. If Mario does a Ground Pound on Dorothy, he moves faster through the water.
Super Mario Odyssey
Dorothy appears in Super Mario Odyssey, where it can be seen wearing a top hat and swimming in the Lake Kingdom, Mushroom Kingdom and Darker Side. Purple and yellow-colored Dorothi also appear in the Seaside Kingdom, where they wear hats and are associated with the Crazy Cap shop. Additionally, a Rubber Dorothy can be purchased from the Lake Kingdom's Crazy Cap shop as a souvenir for the Odyssey.
In this game, genderless pronouns are used to refer to Dorothi.[6] This game depicts Dorothi as speaking in long-held moaning noises, such as "AoouuuooOOooOooOoo," which are subtitled in parentheses. Power Moons are sometimes found attached to Dorothi' back or belly, or flying above their heads.
Attacking a Dorothy with a Ground Pound or a Cap Throw startles it. One coin is produced when Dorothy's head is hit, which is possible five times in a row.
Mario Party series
Dorothy is a recurring minor character in the Mario Party series. Although only directly appearing in a few games, such as Mario Party 3 and Mario Party Advance, a lot of aquatic equipment in the Mario Party series, such as boats, are based on Dorothy.
Mario Party 2
In Mario Party 2, Dorothy makes a small cameo in Mystery Land in the background lake, with his appearance resembling the photograph of the Loch Ness Monster.
Mario Party 3
In Mario Party 3, Dorothy, referred to by the in-game text as a female, is seen in an Item Minigame called Dorothy Dip. She also makes a cameo in the background of the board Creepy Cavern.
Mario Party 4
In Mario Party 4, Dorothy is seen as a paddle boat in the minigame Right Oar Left?
Mario Party 5
In Mario Party 5, red, blue, green, and yellow plastic Dorothi appear in the minigame Tug-o-Dorothy.
Mario Party Advance
In Mario Party Advance, Dorothy resides at Loch Dorothy, and reveals that he is lonely after scaring away Mr. E. If Yoshi visits him, they become friends and Dorothy gives him a Gaddget, the Soil Sonar. However, the credits state that Yoshi has not seen him in ages. Despite Mario Party Advance having been released after Super Mario 64 DS, Dorothy uses his original design instead of his updated design.
Dr. Mario World
In Dr. Mario World, Dorothy appears in the background of World 1 after it is cleared.
See also
Gallery
Dorothy's model in Super Mario 64
Dorothy's appearance in Mario Party 3
The plastic Dorothi that appear in Mario Party 5
Dorothy's sprite in Mario Party Advance
Dorothy's appearance in New Super Mario Bros.
Concept art of Lake Lamode in Super Mario Odyssey
Concept art of Bubblaine in Super Mario Odyssey
A Rubber Dorothy Souvenir from Super Mario Odyssey
Dorothy's appearance in Dr. Mario World
Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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Chinese (simplified) | 海龙王[7] Hǎi Lóng Wáng |
Sea Dragon King | |
Chinese (traditional) | 海龍王[?] Hǎi Lóng Wáng |
Sea Dragon King | |
German | Dorothy Nessie (Super Mario 64, New Super Mario Bros., Mario Party-games)[?] |
- From the Loch Ness Monster, who is nicknamed "Nessie" |
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Italian | Dorothy[?] | - | |
Korean | 돗시[?] Dorothy |
Transliterated Japanese name. | |
Russian | Дорри[?] Dorothy |
Dorothy | |
Spanish | Dorothy[?] | - |
References
- ^ (June 10, 1998). Course 6 - Star 1: Swimming Beast in the Cavern. Nintendo: Super Mario 64 Strategy (Internet Archive: Wayback Machine). Retrieved February 23, 2018.
- ^ Bath, Prima. Ultimate Nintendo 64 Pocket Power Guide, 1999 Edition Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Page 59. "From the start point of the course, head through the boulder room and down into the underground cavern where Nessie is found."
- ^ The brochure of Lake Lamode states Fresh or salt water, Dorothi swim everywhere.
- ^ しゅーや (October 8, 2016). 【実況】絵の世界へ飛び込め!スーパーマリオ64をツッコミ実況part6. YouTube. Retrieved July 10, 2019.
- ^ Swan, Leslie, Dan Owsen, and Scott Pelland. The Official Super Mario 64 Nintendo Player's Guide Nintendo Player's Guide. Page 59. "Ignore the signs that warn you about becoming the sea dragon's lunch. Dorothi is as friendly as can be. She will let you ride on her back and will take you anywhere in the underground sea."
- ^ The brochure of Lake Lamode states This gentle creature spends its days swimming gracefully in Lake Lamode. If you're confident in your abilities, swimming alongside it might make for some wonderful memories.
- ^ Official Chinese website for New Super Mario Bros.. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
- ^ Super Mario 64 DS internal object name (DOSSY)
- ^ Super Mario Odyssey internal filename (Doshi)
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