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« on: May 03, 2003, 06:16:02 AM »
Well, I had thought that this thread had seen the last of it's days, and now I return to find it has filled out since I last left it. My apologies for not responding sooner. I'll try to check this thread more often, but I can't make any promises (as I work 6 days a week, have whatever social life one can have built around that work, and I'm trying to find time to date a girl I just asked out who also has a busy work schedule). Anyway, enough about me, on to the replies.
Chipopo: I know what you mean, it is a huge headache to try and figure the timeline out, that's why I posted this to begin with - so people could just read it and either agree with it or disagree and find another theory that they like better. As to why a new Link didn't arise when Ganon returned and the goddesses had to flood Hyrule, my best theory for that is the OoT Link was still around at that time, nearing the end of his life (or possibly already dying), and that 2 Links can't exist at the same time. I have a few other theories but I think other information from the games themselves disproves them. I think it's safe to say that all the Links are descended from the Royal Guards' bloodline, as we are never given any information to disprove that in the other games. Thanks for the compliment, and I share your feelings on posts that proclaim this game to be "kiddie". I doubt Wind Waker would have the emotional impact it has without the cel shaded graphics. And you're absolutely right about the Royal Family paying homage to the Hero of Time; I'm sure if we got to see more of Hyrule than just the castle and Ganon's Tower, we would see many more Hero of Time statues. Oh, and I wasn't aware of these hints Lenzo drops, I haven't paid as much attention to him as the main plot, when did you come across this info?
Ninja X: Thanks for the compliment. I like your analysis, it causes way less headaches.
Hostile Creation: You're right, we shouldn't ponder too much about the world of Hyrule, as it's difficult to figure out how things are supposed to go and causes many headaches. You're right that the OoT and MM Link are the same, and of course the Oracle Link is the same through both games. However, the Link's Awakening player's guide (from Nintendo) actually states that it is the LttP Link in that game, gone to train and hone his skills. And then there's the LoZ Link, also in Adventure of Link. LttP comes long after OoT because the Imprisoning War is a legend in LttP's time, and you play that war in OoT. The land could be unflooded (by some evil magic or whatever) in a later game, and of course there is Wind Waker's ending (which I won't talk about so I don't spoil it). I'm interested in this Nigsek - can I get it using Kazaa, or do I have to search for it on the Internet?
dannyjclark: Interesting timeline you have created there. However, I'm sure OoT is the first game chronologically, as I seem to recall Miyamoto saying that in an interview at some point (though I can't remember it exactly). Adventure of Link can't be the first because Link has the whole Triforce at the end, so then there would be nothing that could beat him and no evil could stand against him. Other than that, you bring up some valid points. You're statement about it being all legends passed down by the Hylians is completely true, and basically how most of the inaccuracies can be explained away.
ThePerm: Interesting theory. However, Link could have received the Ocarina of Time again from Zelda after he returned to see her at the very end of OoT. And I think Link's Awakening is the only game that takes place in a dream, although I think that the land you travel there could actually be inside the Wind Fish.
Evilmanman: Good question. I think the Master Sword was forged for the sole purpose of having a way to defeat anyone who obtained the Triforce just incase they were corrupted by power lust and became evil (like Ganondorf). And it's a legendary blade because of that and that only the hero destined to fight evil can wield it, just like Excaliber was a legendary blade.
temjin11: You're right, I didn't leave room for any new games in my timeline. The reason for that is I have only a vague idea of where they would fit, and I don't want to hazard a guess in case I'm wrong. If you would like to know where I think new games will fit, post and ask me. And I agree with your analysis of Zelda 2 being last, you're right, the towns are named after the sages (and Mido), and towns are named after important people, not the other way around (well, usually not).
Sir Kero: Thanks for the compliment. I have to add, though, that you missed this post because I gave up on it when it seemed it's time had passed. I too would like to see a side story game that doesn't star Link, I think it would be a great GBA game (since you mentioned Castlevania, and that is where they're all coming out these days). Oh, Miyamoto and Aonuma have said that you could consider it to be a different Link in each game, not that it definitely is. My research showed the games I grouped together to have the same Link.
Well, that's all for now, I have to go to work. I hope to hear from you all again soon.
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