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Fast travel is a common mechanic in most modern games that makes it easier for players to revisit previous locations, eliminating the need to retrace one’s steps. InPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, while it is not explicitly stated that you can fast travel, there is a way to do this in the game.
Since you aren’t given any hints as to how you’re able to fast travel inPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, this guide will provide you with all the information you will need to find the correct location and begin fast traveling to your heart’s content.
How to Unlock Fast Travel in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
to begin using fast travel inPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, all you will need to do issuccessfully complete the Prologueand Chapter 1 in the game. Eventually, you will return to Rogueport, and you will find yourself placing the first Crystal Star on the Thousand-Year Door. Then, you will then be on your way to Chapter 2.
Along with this, you will need to have obtained abrand-new contact lens for Zess T.on the western side of Rogueport after you step on it. You can check out ourguide on getting a new contact lensto simplify the process. After unlocking the west side of town, you will now be able to seek out the Pipe Room, unlocking fast travel for the remainder of the game.
Where to Find the Pipe Room in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
There are actually two ways for you to locate the Pipe Room, one being found in thewestern areaof Rogueport and the other on theeastern side. Here’s how to locate the room using both methods, starting with the western side.
If you’d rather use the method through theeasternside of Rogueport, here’s what you’re able to do:
When you get inside, you’ll notice pipes coming out of the ground. Depending on what point you are at in the game, you will have all the previous locations for each pipe,such as Glitzville, Twilight Town, Petalburg, and more. Justjump through the pipeof the area you want to revisit, and you’ll immediately arrive in the town’s main square.
Inside the Pipe Room, make sure you hit theblue exclamation point blockon the right side before leaving as well, as this will give you a fast travel pipe leading to the main area of Rogueport to make it easier to access the Pipe Room next time.
