Petit Planet Radial Menu and NPC Interaction Guide

To initiate NPC dialogue and manage social interactions in Petit Planet, open your configuration menu and drag your essential emotes into the main radial wheel slots. Using this radial menu in real-time allows you to react instantly to character prompts, handle incoming tasks, and express status during multiplayer sessions without pausing your exploration.

The radial menu functions as your main shortcut hub for social interactions and communication tools. Assigning your most common commands to primary slots eliminates the need to navigate sub-menus while gathering resources or exploring terrain.

To customize your wheel layout:

Open the system configuration screen.
Rebind the radial menu trigger key or controller button to an easily accessible input.
Drag your chosen emotes from the library into the active radial slots.
Place core reaction options, such as "Greeting" or "Wave," in predictable directions across all save files to build muscle memory.

Command Category	Example Commands	Primary Function
Greetings	Greeting, Wave, Goodbye	Opens dialogue prompts and initiates NPC contact
Co-op Coordination	Follow, Wait, Help, Busy	Signals intent and coordinates active tasks with other players
Expressive Emotes	Dance, Laugh	Triggers specific character animations and cosmetic social responses

How to Trigger NPC Requests and Dialogue

NPCs rely on visual indicators to signal when they have tasks, trade offers, or lore details available. Because interactions occur in real-time, quick access to your radial commands ensures you do not miss short availability windows.

Follow this sequence to engage NPCs effectively:

Identify the Signal: Look for overhead markers or unique idle animations on characters in the area.
Check Time Windows: Approach NPCs during their active daily hours, as some characters only accept requests or offer trade rates at specific times.
Initiate Contact: Open your radial menu as you approach and select your "Greeting" or interaction command to trigger the dialogue branch.
Complete the Request: Follow the dialogue sequence to receive unique task rewards and boost your planet's overall happiness standing.

Because the radial menu operates without pausing gameplay, adjusting your control layout prevents friction during active exploration.

Maintain Consistent Slotting: Keep critical functions like "Greeting" and "Help" in identical wheel positions so you can snap the cursor without reading the menu text.
Observe Contextual Reactions: Certain NPCs react uniquely to specific expressive emotes, unlocking additional dialogue options or lore hints.
Balance Utility and Expression: Keep a clean mix of practical interaction commands and expressive animations on your primary wheel to stay prepared for both NPC tasks and co-op visits.