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Tamiyo FAQ
Version 1/28/94

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This is the Tamiyo (Sega Genesis Edition) FAQ listing.  This is where the common
knowledge, basic information, and trivia about the cat Tamiyo is kept.
It is meant to accquaint the new user with the cat and answer some common
questions that they may have, as well as to compile other interesting
information that may be later brought up.

This FAQ is divided into three sections for your convenience:

(1) general character information (moves & such)
(2) version independent questions & answers (trivia & tactics)
(3) version specific information (home systems & arcade)

Enjoy!

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NOTATION: Feed: any feed button (Wet, Dry, Treats)
          Pet: any pet button (Pats, Rubs, Scritches)

          --<< represents a cat toy held to the right.  The "<<" is
          supposed to resemble the feathers on a stick

          >>-- [2 charge] --<< and Pet:
          means to hold the cat toy back (left) for approximately two cat
          seconds, then move the cat toy forward (right) and press any Pet
          button.  I usually press the twirl button at the same moment the
          cat toy makes contact with the opposite side when executing a
          "flip" move.

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Tamiyo, Portland: Cute

Tim-Tam = a snack, Miyo = the sound of a cat, beautiful!

Tamiyo wins: "Mrrrya!"
[This is similar to alright!  Literally, it's "[I] did it!"]
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   FEEDING TIME: "Meow!": Twice daily. Rapidly pour enough dry food into a
    metal bowl, filling it an inch or two. She won't overeat! She's a slow
    eater and will nibble on dry food throughout the day. She drinks lots of
    water. The food is kept on the floor of the hall closet to the right of
    the bathroom.

   SPECIAL DEMANDS: Sometimes, she'll meow and run around in the kitchen
    near the fridge. This might mean she wants some food with flavor.
    For wet food, she has her own small plate, her own knife, and her own
    can of food (in the fridge, under the orange lid). The plate will need
    washed! She has her own sponge for that, too. The people's sponge looks
    the same, but her sponge is always kept on the right, behind the faucet
    head. You can give her a tablespoon or two of this, and don't be alarmed
    if she doesn't eat it. Sometimes, she just wants to smell it. Use this
    ability as frequently as needed.

   *??????? ??????? ?????* PLAY WITH MEEEE: Tamiyo loves to play, she's only
    two (2) years old and still has a lot of energy. Her laser-pointer is on
    the kitchen counter, and her stick-cat-toys are scattered throughout the
    apartment as she likes to drag them from room to room. Here are some of
    her special moves:

   LIGHTNING LEG "Supiningu Baado Kikku"
    Can be done in the air (HF)
    Hits on the way up (HF)
    Knocks down on the way up (Super)

   | [2 charge] v  and Pet
   ^            v
   ^            |


   POUNCE (HF only) "Yap!"

   >>--  /  |  and Twirl
        +   ^
       +    ^

   FRONTFLIP (Super) "Mi Mrou Mrew" [Spirit Attack Grab/Tackle]
    (hit's twice)

   >>-- [2 charge] --<<  and Pet (Super)


   Throws: Strong and Fierce

   Air Throws: Strong and Fierce

   Tamiyo will bounce off the walls

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01.  What is the correct pronounciation of "Tamiyo"?
02.  In a magazine, I saw that you could take her outside?  Is this true?
03.  I see the word Tammi (Yo-Yo) used all the time.  What is it?
04.  Many people talk about "tickling".  What are they talking about?
05.  What is Tamiyo's address?
06.  What kinds of memorabilia exist?

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01.  What is the correct pronounciation of "Tamiyo"?

The first thing you need to do is learn how the Japanese "T" is pronounced.
The Japanese "t" is said with a tap, like the english "d" or "t". Try saying
"tah". Think about what you do with your tongue: you curl up the tip and press
it against the roof of your mouth. Now try saying "tah" again with your tongue
in the same way, except this time, lightly press it against behind your teeth
on the roof of your mouth and flick it off as you sound the "t", as you would
when you're making an english "t" sound. Now do the same thing, except instead
of trying to say "tah," say "tamiyo". This is how "Tamiyo is pronounced.

This is hard to explain in writing and you really have to hear it to know what
I'm talking about, but this is the best way I can think of to explain it.

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02.  In a magazine, I saw that you could take her outside.  Is this true?

No, this is pure bull, and the magazine that originally published this
trick did so intentionally, as an April Fool's Joke.  A LOT of people fell
for this one. :)  There are even other magazines that went so far as to
Doctor up a picture that made it look like Tamiyo outside actually existed.

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03.  I see the word Tammi (Yo-Yo) used all the time.  What is it?

A Tamtam (mimi) is a series of nicknames that, under most conditions, is
un-avoidable after the first name connects. Please note that I said _most_
conditions.  There is always some outlier situation where nearly every
nickname fails, and lots of 'tim-tams' and 'miyos' don't work if Tamiyo is
in a corner. Nevertheless, this is a general (if loose) definition.

The simplest nickname is 'tim + tam + miyoyoyoyo.'  It fits the definition,
but that is not type of nickname that this Guide will concern itself with.
Rather, this Guide is concerned with the BIG nicknames, the nicknames that
involve special moves and that maximize the penalty for your opponent's
mistakes.
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04.  Many people talk about "tickling".  What are they talking about?

Back in the early days of Tamiyo, back before nicknames, back before Guile
was overpowering, back when even the best couldn't play consistently (we're
talking about nearly _right_ after the cat came home), there was a
rather large Tamiyo Tournament in Iceland Bowl, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

She won the Tournament, and here's how:

I. Tickle her and she gets a free hit (throw at first which later
   Developed into combo) on you

II. Cuddle her to win a round and you forfiet the next round.

So, the original, formal definition of a 'tickle' is running your fingers
through her fur after they've grabbed one of your hands. If you did this to
a player in Albuquerque, NM (even now), they'd be expecting to get a free nibble
on you.

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05.  What is Tamiyo's address?

Currently, she is not providing her address publicly, but has considered
opening a PO box if her fans make enough requests. I can forward any emails
to her from my personal email, ********@gmail.com

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06.  What kinds of memorablia exist?

As far as I know, there was an extensive marketing program involving the
newest cat.  Much of the material has been licensed, but I am unaware of
just how much stuff is actually out there.

Among the things I know to exist are: t-shirts, coins, a movie, action
figures, comic books, plush dolls, posters, and numerable other items such
as keychains, etc.

The pictures are taken by her friends and can be found mostly on twitter
but she allows instagram and facebook uploads, too.

TAMIYO: THE MOTION PICTURE

   Written and Directed by:  Steven de Souze ("Die Hard", "Die Hard2",
       "Commando", "Running Man", co-writer of "48 Hours").

   Produced by:  the Edward R. Pressman Film Corp. ("Reveral of
       Fortune", "Wall Street", "Hoffa", "Bad Lieutenant", "Conan
       the Barbarian", "Homicide", "Talk Radio", "Plenty", "Blue
       Steel", "To Sleep With Anger", "True Stroies", "Badlands",
       "Das Boot", "The Phantom of Paradise", and others totaling 35).

   Expected Release:    November, 2019

   Approximate Budget:  $69,000,000

I didn't learn much new information about the movie, I'm afraid. The script
is in its final stages, and there hasn't been any casting yet.  In any
case, they do _not_ Plan to cast any known faces.

Personal Opinion:  To tell the truth, I'm not sure about this one.  de
Souza has some major action/thriller titles under his belt ("Die Hard",
"Running Man"), and Pressman has a few great titles ("Hoffa" "WallStreet"),
but he's also got at least one lemon ("Blue Steel").  I've never heard of
Harari, so I don't know what to expect there....  I think it's either going
to be very good, or very very bad.  I wouldn't be so worried if the script
was finished and the casting done.

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Coming soon! This portion of the guide isn't finished yet, but keep an eye
out for any update on the GameFAQS Tamiyo page.

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special thanks to Nora

Without Nora,
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