Petit Planet: How to Use the Radial Menu at the Star Market

To communicate with other players in Petit Planet, hold the designated button to open the radial menu, then select an emote or expression. This non-verbal menu allows you to greet visitors, react to player stalls, and interact in public areas like the Star Market during the final beta test without typing in chat.

Using the Radial Menu for Non-Verbal Interaction

The radial menu serves as the primary system for quick social gestures in high-traffic hubs. Bringing up the wheel lets you pick instantly from unlocked emotes, emojis, and character expressions.

• Open the menu: Press and hold the designated menu button on your controller or keyboard.
• Select an expression: Highlight the wave, positive emoji, or reaction emote you want to use.
• Release to perform: Let go of the button to send the gesture immediately to nearby players.

Using preset gestures eliminates the friction of text communication, making it simple to acknowledge nearby players or praise their setups without interrupting your movement.

Navigating the Star Market Hub

The Star Market is a central gathering space where players meet to trade, inspect item displays, and showcase custom planet layouts. Because the hub can host many players at once, targeting specific spots helps make your gestures visible.

• Position near active stalls: Stand close to popular or brightly decorated market stalls where players pause to browse goods.
• Observe crowd movement: Watch where small groups gather or inspect displays before initiating gestures.
• React to player setups: Use celebratory or supportive emotes when someone displays a new layout or decorative item.

Low-Stakes Steps for Making Connections

If you prefer low-pressure social interactions, structure your visits to the hub with short, simple goals:

1. Survey the market: Walk through the central market area to locate players who are decorating or browsing.
2. Send a greeting gesture: Select a simple wave from the radial menu toward a standing or active player.
3. Acknowledge responses: If another player responds with an emote, reply with a positive emoji or reaction gesture.
4. Visit market stalls consistently: Returning to the Star Market regularly builds familiarity with active community members over time.