SPM: NOVA is a fandub of the original Super Paper Mario for a game that could absolutely benefit from it and should have had it to begin with. As I am pursuing through ACT II: The Tumbleweed Theater, we want to cast our main nine characters (Princess Peach, Bowser, Luigi, Tippi, Merlon, Count Bleck, O'Chunks, Mimi, and Dimentio) on site. However the other 80+ Characters are all up for grabs!
Feel free to contact me directly if you can do so or view the design document if you have any questions.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zKj9F2bSWSYJ9oI_HhBGEigUF4UkP9Q6gLwnrDR_87s/edit?usp=sharing
Most Chapter 1 characters have been cast! Congratulations to those who were chosen and I will be in contact. And for everyone else, don't lose heart, there are still PLENTY of roles available, including Thoreau Hammer Bro, Koopa Troopas, and Skeet from Chapter 1! Keep the good voice work coming!
Not much else to say, we're still a long ways away from casting anything but Chapter 1, so the deadline has been extended and new characters from Chapter 4 have been added! Don't worry, the rest of the game is coming, though Chapter 1 will be closing by tomorrow, but there's plenty more spots, so don't stress if you didn't get an audition in, there's plenty of spots to fill!
The toad at the beginning of the game that tells Mario and Luigi that Peach has been kidnapped, you should know what a toad sounds like.
M-M-M-M-M-M-M-MARIO! HELP!
It's sh-sh-sh-sh-shocking... Mushroom Castle...RAIDED! Princess Peach... STOLEN!
We're counting on you, Mario...Bros.!
Merlon's cousin who is also of Ancient descent, he teaches Mario the power of dimension flipping so that our titular hero can flip between 2D and 3D to great effect throughout the game.
Line Count: 17*
What is this meager mustache that stands before me? And how does it have the audacity to address my multicolored glory? ...How did these flimsy whiskers detect my secret door...
Wait right there! Red shirt...conspicuous white gloves...jaunty cap... Hah! You are garbed in the rich cloth of the hero of prophecy! You must be the great... HERO...impersonator!
Merlon?! Only his full-bodied beard rivals my hairy magnificence... If Merlon thinks you are the true hero, you probably are. *quietly* I think... Well, then. As the ancient prophecy fortells... I, Bestovius, will bestow upon you the ancient secrets of dimensional flipping. ...For a nominal fee of 10,000 coins!
One of the Red & Green brothers who guard the gates to and from Yold town. He has a particular sense of fashion and must be flipped out of 3D and his fashion sense agreed with in order for him to raise the gate for you.
Line Count: 12
A couple mornings ago, I roll out of the wrong side of bed... ...and once I get my coffee, I realize I'm stuck in some freaky parallel dimension! I've been hollering and flailing for days, but nobody could hear me...or even see me. Just when I was starting to think I'd be here forever, I see you!
You just blipped in here out of thin air! I was thinking, if you can do that, maybe I can hitch a ride back with you? Just stand next to me and flip back to 2-D. I'll hold on!
So you want to cross the chasm, huh? Well, you found yourself the right guy! But hey, I've got to warn you. You know this place is called Impasse Pass, right? I'm only allowed to let a choice few cross the bridge. It's in my job description. I mean, that's why they pay me to stand here. You sure you want to pass?
One of the Red & Green brothers who guard the gates to and from Yold town. He has a particular sense of fashion but will allow you through once Old Man Watchitt gives him the go ahead, but he will still thrown you out of his house because you clearly don't agree with his fashion sense.
Line Count: 4
Heya, Mr. Red Shirt. You want me to flip the bridge down for you? Can't do that. Nope. You need special permission from high up. It's the law. No way am I doing hard time. You need the OK from Old Man Watchitt. Good luck with that. That Yold-timer is more crab than man.
I got a call from Old Man Watchitt. So you're that hero guy then, huh? Right on! I'll put the bridge across for you straightaway!
I got a call from Old Man Watchitt. So you're that hero guy then, huh? Right on! I'll put the bridge across for you straightaway! Mind if I ask you a question? Red or green. What's better? Green! Red! Or Both!
First of the eight Pixls you obtain throughout the game, Thoreau is the most basic of them, and can be thrown to pick up items or enemies and throw them back again.
Line Count: 7
Sweet freedom! Wait a moment... If I have been set free, the legendary hero must have done it! I express concern when the Ancients stuffed me in that chest 1,500 years ago... But it seems my fears were quite unfounded. The hero has finally arrived!
No matter! Details do bore me! What is important is the fact that I have waited AGES to lend my skill to the hero. And, glorious day, here you are! Do take me with you.... You simply must! You will, then? Smashing!
With me at your side, one may grasp objects with great vigor! Simply press 1 to use my throwing ability! What's this 1, you say? You need not worry. The great being that watches us will know what it is. Just remember that I can grasp objects and enemies and hurl them with gusto. Grab something with 1 and press 1 again to throw it. Why not take a moment to get acquainted with my useful talent? You will need to use my ability to get out of this room. Read, steady, GO!
Old Man Watchitt is the elder of Yold Town, and retires once he lets you through, because that was his only job. He implores you to get off his rug and to “Watchitt” but prominently uses a cell phone to call Green to let you through.
Line Count: 7*
Whoozit?! I'm the elder around here, so watch it! What do you want? Get off my rug!
Nothing but desert past here. There's treasure, but you'll get grit in your grunders. That's what here is for. Yold Town. Keeps the treasure safe from YOU. Watch it! Can't let you pass. See this little guy in my pocket? He's got something to tell you. Know what he says? WATCH IT! So give it up.
Whuzzat?! Whizzit?! You're the hero?! Dumplings! If you were, you'd have a Pixl that's shaped like a hand. I might believe you're the hero if you have one, but you don't. See this beard here? It's got something to tell you. Know what it says? WATCH IT!
The coolest character in the game save maybe Wracktail. He is the guardian of the Pure Heart, and almost lets the hero of legend pass before Dimentio fries his circuits so that he acts as the final boss of Chapter 1. Actor will likely be double cast as Wracktail, and will need distinct tones for each.
Line Count: 12
As Wracktail: *
FORGIVE ME, HERO. I AM CALLED FRACKTAIL. MY ONLY PURPOSE IS TO DEFEND THE PURE HEART FROM LAWLESS INTRUDERS. YOU ARE LATE. I HAVE WAITED THOUSANDS OF YEARS FOR YOUR ARRIVAL. YOU MAY PASS. THE PURE HEART IS JUST AHEAD.
BEEEBLEBLIP! C:/ run query identification C:/ run insult generator C:/ results: go away yeti-lip! CTRL ALT DEL!
AGH-G-G-G-G-G-G-G-G-G. I HAVE MALFUNCTIONED. WHAT HAVE I DONE... HERO... HERO... THE ERROR IS MINE. I AM SORRY... SHAME CIRCUIT... SMOLDERING. PLEASE... YOU MUST... SAVE... OUR... WORLD...
Merlumina is a talkative girl who longs for love, and can only be talked to twice during the game, both of which she will bore the hero to sleep.
Line Count: 10*
Welcome, hero. My name is Merlumina. I am a dormant soul... I have waited long to give you the Pure Heart. Yes, I have been waiting for 1,500 years. Your presence here must mean that all worlds have begun to collapse.
Merlumina: We knew it had to be stopped. Our greatest minds devised a grand plan to stop the tragedy before it happened. We needed something with the pure essence of love to confront this chaos. Researchers set to work...and they created the Purity Heart. We divided the Puirty Heart into eight pieces and hid them in different dimensions. We hid them for their own protection, waiting for the day the hero would arrive. Everything was going as planned...or so it seemed. But the wheels of destiny began to spin wildly out of control. It began with a very small incident... At that time, I was young and quite beautiful... It started the day I met two very fetching young men. And, you see, my life set sail toward a maelstrom of love. You see, I asked one out, but... However... It was...well, you know... Basically...it... And then, I said... And he said... And then... ............................................................ .................................................................... .................................................................... [Mario falls asleep. Later that day...] Merlumina: .................................................................... .................................................................... .................................................................... And THAT is why we hope the Purity Heart will have the power to defeat chaos. To save all worlds, we must find the eight Pure Hearts that form the Purity Heart.
And that is all I have to say on the matter. Were you listening carefully? [Mario wakes up, then nods] Excellent... I did tell the short version, so I wasn't sure if you would fully understand. It is up to you to find the Pure Hearts, for they are our last and only hope. Go forth, hero, and save the worlds... We are all depending on you!
Captain of the regiment influenced by Nastasia to join Count Bleck, he was persuaded shortly after.
Line Count: 10
As Hammer Bro #1: 2
So you finally woke up, huh, Princess?
Thing is, most of us minions got all brainwashed by that Bleck guy's assistant. Yeah, everybody's half-nuts! It's not safe here! We've gotta clear this area, NOW!
What's this insubordination?! Johnson! I am your CAPTAIN! Drop and give me twenty!
The Koopa put in charge of taking Peach to safety in lieu of the captian, he did his best for her…
Line Count: 7
OK, lady, we've gotta EVAC this zone! Let's roll!
Oh, man, this is going downhill fast! Did you SEE that?! They even broke the captain! Look, lady, if they find us, it is GAME OVER! We've gotta clear this area, STAT!
Find cover, lady! I'm trained to handle scum like this! [Nastasia brainwashes him] BYOOOOORT! [He gets sunglasses on] ALL HAIL COUNT BLECK!
A Koopa hypnotized by Nastasia to follow Bleck, Captain Koopa refers to him as Johnson.
Line Count: 2
As Koopa Troopa #2: 4
All hail the glorious count! Do not resist... Submit to his rule. You will love it.
Koopa Troopa #2: Lord Bowser! [His troops appear] Your Crabbiness! Are you leaving us?
Koopa Troopa #2: Your lair is safe with us, sir! Oh, sir, it seems that Count Bleck has brainwashed some of your loyal henchpeople. They're probably going to be forced to attack you, so feel free to dole out punishment!
An inhabitant of Flipside who is studying to be an architect, but he never gets any studying done because he is always looking up at the White Tower. He finds Peach as she lies unconscious at its base.
Line Count: 4
M-M-M-MASTER MERLON! B-B-B-BAD NEWS! Y-Y'see... Um... Um... Um... Um... Um... Um... Um... Um... Um... Um... Um... Um... Um... Um... Um... Um, y'see... A girl fell outta the sky!
I dunno! Just, please! Get on the elevator and come up there to see her!
Um, yeah, so I was just looking up at the tower, and she fell outta nowhere!
A lovely old lady who cooks a spicy dish to wake Peach up. She used to have a romantic thing with Merlon until he found Timpani and became obsessed with fixing her as the Pixl Tippi.
Line Count: 8
What? A friend of yours is out cold? Oh, mercy! Well, listen here, sugar... She sounds like she needs some Spicy Soup! All I need is a Fire Burst to make a pot of soup that'll warm her up in a jiffy! Some stores sell Fire Bursts, so just check the shelves wherever you like to shop. You bring me one, sugar, and I'll make you some tasty Spicy Soup!
You ought to quit jawing with me and find a Fire Burst so I can help your friend! I believe the shop on the second floor sells them, now that I think on it. As soon as I have one, I’ll whip up a nice pot of Spicy Soup for you, sugar!
Ooh la la la YUMMMM! Put it in your TUMMMMM! One more second and the DONNNNNEEE!
He escaped Mimi's slave house and will only talk to Peach, but gives the player the idea that something is wrong at Merlee's mansion.
Line Count: *
*Say something you think would fit*
Second of the eight Pixls you obtain throughout the game, Boomer is an explosive and energetic personality that explodes when placed on the ground.
Line Count: 14
SSS-BOOOOM! Good vibes! Them vibes set off my blow-stuff-up sensors! You like explodin'? Sss-POW! I ain't sensed real good blow-stuff-up vibes in... 1,500 years! Sss-POOOM! I gotta check those vibes out a little more close-like! Sss-CRAAAACK!
Check it out: just answer a couple questions real quick. Sss-BLAAAAM!
You stay up wonderin' if anyone ever gives presents TO Santa Claus.
You operate the light jumping room of maggots and the hamster ball room of maggots, you are essentially a slave holder that gives you Rubees after you've jumped and hit a block enough times or run in the hamster ball enough.
Line Count: 18
Work those skinny little flea legs! Unh! Make it burn! Jump like you mean it! Boss Mimi hates the dark like she hates brussels sprouts! So WORK IT! MOOOORE POWER!
BOOOOOOOOOOOOO! You wanna live a slacker life, be my guest! Slacker. But you'll never get out of here unless you start working! Unh!
'Round and 'round and 'round she goes! When I'll retire, nobody knows! Big Boss Mimi hates the dark more than old ham! So move those gerbil legs! POOOOOOWERRRR UUUUUUUP!
Third of the eight Pixls you obtain throughout the game, Slim is a sideways turning Pixl who lets you avoid damage, he calls you his pard.
Line Count: 16
*quietly* Know the secret? *back to loudly* 'CUZ I DOOOO!
So, do ya know the secret, pard? Well? Do ya? Iffen you close yer peepers...and imagine real hard...that the world's gone... Why, it's just about the biggest dern thrill ever!
WHUH-HUH?! My senses are tellin' me that you're the hero! Whoa... Hey, welcome, pard. Got some bad news, though. Looks to me like yer a bit lackin' in thrills. I can't give my power to anyone who's too skinny in the thrills department. So here's what we do, pard! I'll recharge yer thrill gauge over the next ten seconds!
The enigmatic and riddle speaking ancient cousin of Merlon’s, she gives the heroes the second pure heart.
Line Count: 43*
Ah! Hooray! Whoopee! Thanks for coming to look for me!
Beautiful, mysterious Merlee! Mistress of the house, it's me! So glad it's you I see! So long I've waited for you. Your arrival is well past due. But we can't meet like this, oh no, for something's amiss. An evil one is after me, and safe and sound I cannot be.
(Mimi) For you, yes, I'll gladly part with that purest Pure Heart. Mmm, but there is a wee fee: yes, yes, 10,000,000 Rubees! Quite a bargain, you agree? So, folks, if you'd be dears, sign this dotted line here, and it's yours, free and clear!
A goomba that “helps” Luigi escape from Castle Bleck, and turns coat when his friend Gary is hypnotized.
Line Count: 12
Yeah, we're doing OK. Good to see you made it! (Figured he was done... Dude is tougher than he looks.)
Nope, not so much. You're the only one we found lying around here. Hopefully, they're both OK. (Get a load of this moron! Who cares about his friend?)
Hey, lady! Got room for one more on your team? What's it look like, genius? I'm getting with the winning team!
A nerdy little Chameleon that kidnaps Tippi at the start of Chapter 3, and tries unsuccessfully to swoon Princess Peach at the end. He can also reappear in Chapter 8 if you say you are afraid of him.
Line Count: 36
Ner-herrrr herrr herrr herr! HI-TECHNICAAAAAAAL! I caught a super-rare pixelated butterfly! My friends at digibutter.nerr are going to freak when they get word of this find!
Nerrrrr herrr herrrr herrrrrr! This is so hi-technicaaaaaal! It's a totally undiscovered digibutterfly species! Nerr! I must document it!
Wha-What do I... Oh man... A REAL girl in my room! This is so hi-technicaaaal! N-Neeeeeeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrr... Must...ca-ca- calm...calm down... I'm get-get-get-get... Getting w-way too excited... Sweatles...forming... Can't talk to...girls... Must get... my...laptop...from...Frannypack... Booting up Swoon.exe! Activating Nerr2Babe interface mod with real- time wooing!
One of the four optional Pixls that can be obtained throughout the game, Barry is a spiky Pixl that warns against fighting Francis, but joins you once you defeat him if you go back to the start of the Chapter.
Line Count:11
The shocking scene occurred right before my very own tender eyes! Well, I guess that's a wrap for that Pixl. Now that that freak Francis has got Her…
No more hints?! No way… You defeated Francis?! Whoa whoa whoa. Slow down. That’s HUGE NEWS!
Oh, hey… How about I tag along with you guys? Well, I’ve made up my mind! I’m coming along, whether you want me or not.
Fourth of the eight Pixls you obtain throughout the game, Thudley is a boy who likes GIRTH and only agrees to join you after deciding that you have proper girth.
Line Count: 6*
HEY! In case you ain't heard, I throw a lot of girth around these parts. And I'm gonna check you out to make sure you got the weight to hang with me.
All right, I gotta check the girthiness of those clothes of yours! What's more girthy than a giant spiky shell?! That's worth 100 girth points!
The sheer girthitude on display here is blowing my mind! There's no getting around it! You got heavy like I've never seen before! Any fool that gets in your way and you just HAVE to girth him up! Love it! Smash and squish those lightweights! You're goin' places with girth like that, and I wanna come along for the ride.
A massive blooper that appears as the boss of 3-2, and is none too happy with land freaks such as yourself. Line Count: 6
BLUH-BLOOOOP! (WHAT'S GOING ON?)
Bloobloobloobloop! (Hey, land freaks! How'd you like a tentacle sandwich?!)
Bloobloobloop! BLOOOP! (No! Not there! Please! Anywhere but there!)
A security robot that Francis devised to protect his private room, you must answer true to all his questions and enter the password to get through.
Line Count: 12
You have reached the door to Master's private room. For security purposes, you must confirm your identity. Answer the following security questions with either "true" or "false".
MEEEEEEEEEOOOOOWWWW!!! MEEEEEEEEEOOOOOWWWW!!! MEEEEEEEEEOOOOOWWWW!!! You are not the master! Deploy security measures!
"'Starship X-Naut' comics are never to be removed from their plastic sleeves!"
Fifth of the eight Pixls you obtain throughout the game, Carrie is a platform Pixl that hates Francis for imprisoning him, and joins you once you have trauma bonded over Francis.
Line Count: 8
Oh, finally, I'm out! I didn't know what I was going to do! Thank you, thank you! I've been shut up in here forever... You'll never catch me in there again. I must repay you! I'm at your service. I'm sure you can find a use for my talent!
Hold on a second. Before we get all friendly, we should see if we're on the same page. You met Francis, right? What do you think of the guy? Your first impression?
So you think Francis is a... Greenish photo fanatic? Basically, a monster? Carrie: Well...imagine that! You and I feel the same way about him! We've got great harmony. Yep, I think we'll work perfectly. Together, nothing can touch us!
Francis’s talking door to his main room, you must have used both keys, be a totally hot babe (Peach) and “be compatible with the master” (answer true to all its questions) to enter.
Line Count: 14*
Meeeoooooow! Both keys confirmed, Meow! Only Master Francis and "totally hot babes" are allowed to enter. You may enter after I see if you're compatible with Master Francis... Please answer the following questions with "true" or "false"... Meow!
A young boy who Merlon gave a fish bowl to, before out heroes retrieved it to use as a space helmet. Is the previous owner of the goldfish, Mr. Gills.
Line Count: 3
Huh? Did Merlon gives me somethin' like a helmet?
You mean this fishbowl? Yeah, I kepted Captain Gills here in a cup, but then he gots too big for it. Yeah, that's why I gots real happy when I gots this fishbowl! Thing is, now the captain gots so big, the BOWL gots too small for him!
Hey, I know! Maybe you could find a nice place to sets Captain Gills free for me! Captain deserves FREEDOM! Then you gets the fishbowl. That's good, huh? Hmmm... But where can he go... I wanna knows that he'll be nearby at all times... You gots to help me!
A young alien prince who you find in his space ship at the start of Chapter 4. He leads you through space and to the pure heart where he reveals his tragic backstory and the heavy burden he bears, despite being kind of annoying on the journey there.
Line Count: 61
Squirple squeeple squinks! 'Morning, SQUIRP!
You're the ones looking for the Pure Heart, squirple? Hm! Cuter than I thought!
Noooooo! No scary faces! You can call me Squirps! I'm your captain, squooork! And if you want the Pure Heart, we need to work together, squoop!
Sixth of the eight Pixls you obtain throughout the game, Fleep has been stuck in an outhouse for 1500 years before you give him the scroll containing the way to get to the door you need to go in as toilet paper. Yes, it is kind of stupid, not my favorite story beat.
Line Count: 8
100 years agoooooo, amore! I came in here to go, amore! So bored, so bored, amore! No toilet paper here, amore! I wait 100 yeeeears, amore! What for, what for, amore? Any paaaper, please, amore? Just a sheet for me, amore! Implore, implore, amore!
Heeeere I seeeeeet, amore! Awaiting youuuuuu, amore! No more, no more, amore!
Fleep: Fleep has a-waited for you! At last we meeeet, mi amore! My sweeeet, sweeeet paper! [The toilet flushes] Fleep: And now we do part, amore! For down you depart, amore! No more, no more, amore!
A 72 year old alien who sells you the Ancient Clue for 1,000 or 100 or 10 coins depending on what you offer, and is a very stereotypical “Back in my day… these dagnab kids and they newfangled whippersnappers” kind of guy.
Line Count: 6
Greetings, young explorer... Welcome to this remote land. You must be bushed, bloooog. I'm what's known as an active senior explorer. The name's Blappy. I'm 72.
In my youth, while everyone hunted for snacks, I hunted the Big Treasure of Space. It's big. And it will be mine at last! I found a clue in the space ruins! So, explorer to explorer... I'll cut you a deal, blooog... This clue for 1,000 coins! YOU BUY IT!
What? Too expensive?! Well, maybe a little, bloog... Hackpth! Bleeeeepth! Sorry. I've got a touch of lard-lung. Anyway, I'll cut you a deal: how's 100 coins?
Another of Howzit’s clones, this Shopkeeper runs Twinkle Mart, and is lonely because you are his first customer since his grand opening.
Line Count: 4
HAVE A TWINKLY DAY! Welcome to Twinkle Mart! If we're not closed, we're open! WAAAAAAA! I was SO lonely! Since our grand opening, you're our first customer! I think I should have thought about location more when I bought this place... Watcha looking for today? Just grab whatever grabs your eye, Twinkle shoppers!
The Golden Choco-bar, huh? That'll be 100 coins! Does it twinkle your fancy?
Color me twinkled pink! It gets lonely here, so promise to come again, OK?!
The charming old wizard-like man that reads you the Light Prognosticus and gives exposition throughout your journey. Actor will need to have a distinct tone for Nolrem as compared to Merlon.
Line Count: 119
As Nolrem: 18
As Narrator: 36
Oh ho! Well, well, well... Back so soon, Tippi? And who might this be? Red shirt. Blue overalls... And a magnificent 'stache! Tippi, you have truly outdone yourself...
I welcome you, Mario! This is the town of Flipside. You have come far from the Mushroom Kingdom of your dimension... Of course, our fair Flipside is in no dimension at all! No! It is BETWEEN dimensions!
My name? Merlon! I am a descendant of the Ancients who created this town. I busy myself studying musty, ancient texts to forestall the end of all worlds!
