NINTENDO REVEALS TRUTH ABOUT TIMELINE!!!

Random User · 07-30-2009, 08:07 PM

The Escapist : News : Nintendo Lays To Rest Zelda Timeline Mystery

**Valigarmander** · 07-30-2009, 08:09 PM

...So?

I am nobody · 07-30-2009, 08:11 PM

That's only the first official statement Nintendo has issued on this. Various people on the dev teams had said they hadn't intended for there to be a timeline several times before. We just ignored that because making up timelines is something to do.

Random User · 07-30-2009, 08:12 PM

It kinda sucks for fans of the LoZ series. Including me.

Metal Man · 07-30-2009, 08:12 PM

Technically, it'd be worse if Ninty said one timeline or another was true, because that'd tick off fans of all the other ones.

Random User · 07-30-2009, 08:15 PM

Honestly, I just wanted an awnser. Which timeline was right? And for Nintendo to say that all the games are seprate from each other is more than dissappointing. I'm sure I'm not the only one who has the same opinion.

**X-3** · 07-30-2009, 08:17 PM

Who gave the answer regarding the timeline? A higher-up or some guy?

truth is, they had no timeline in mind, they just make the games

Random User · 07-30-2009, 08:26 PM

The awnser was given by the series producer. speaking on behalf of Miyamoto.

Luigiman7 · 07-30-2009, 08:27 PM

Internet petitions don't work.

Microphone_Kirby · 07-30-2009, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Random User

Honestly, I just wanted an awnser. Which timeline was right? And for Nintendo to say that all the games are seprate from each other is more than dissappointing. I'm sure I'm not the only one who has the same opinion.

... Really? Personally, I like this a lot. Besides, continuity (especially in video games) sucks; to me, it's a binding force than a driving force.

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Originally Posted by The Article

This is why you don't get attached to things you can only speculate on, people. I learned that lesson with Duke Nukem Forever.

This is the best bit in that entire article.

***Cosmonautical*** · 07-30-2009, 09:25 PM

That Ocarina guy sounds like a total dick. Thanks for backing up my standpoint, btw, Nintendo.

***Marilink*** · 07-30-2009, 10:01 PM

I always kind of assumed that there was no real timeline for the Zelda games...But they're so damn fun to make!

So while this doesn't really bother me, I'm just gonna keep going with my timelines. /shrug

Metal Mario · 07-31-2009, 12:12 AM

When there were only five Zelda games and three Links, it was easy. But then they made the Oracle games and the Four Swords games and The Minish Cap...

In summary, I stopped giving a **** a long time ago.

**Valigarmander** · 07-31-2009, 12:32 AM

I always just thought the "Links" in every game were just reincarnations of the same hero, each in some different and unimportant point in time. (Same goes with all the Zeldas and Ganondorfs and whatnots.)

I always thought that's how it was supposed to be seen.

CuccoLady · 07-31-2009, 01:24 AM

I don't mind timeline discussions but really I couldn't care less which timeline is 'right' or whatever.

I'm Link, I have the triforce of Courage and I'm gonna kick some evil ass and save me some princesses.

Although I agree with Val in that I always figured the Links were all reincarnations of the same awesome dude.

ZeldaGirl · 07-31-2009, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by MANLY RIPPLING MUSCLES

That Ocarina guy sounds like a total dick. Thanks for backing up my standpoint, btw, Nintendo.

W3rd.

Metal Mario · 07-31-2009, 02:28 AM

Ocarina of Time
Majora's Mask
Oracle of Ages/Seasons
A Link to the Past
Link's Awakening
The Legend of Zelda
The Adventure of Link

That was how it was before Nintendo started doing all kinds of weird stuff like flooding Hyrule and making Zelda the ruler of twilight.

***Cosmonautical*** · 07-31-2009, 07:31 AM

I don't see Zelda being held hostage in the Twilight Realm as strange for the series. I mean, it's basically just another Lightworld/Darkworld scenario, same as OoT's past/future.

***Ace Mercury*** · 07-31-2009, 07:36 AM

Geez, that guy's acting like now that Nintendo said something, all of the games are broken.

Rainbow Dash · 07-31-2009, 09:12 AM

so none of the games have the same link? even direct sequel games?

wat

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Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,755 Thanks: 1,649 Thanked 5,701 Times in 2,581 Posts Blog Entries: 20	...So?

07-30-2009, 08:11 PM	#3
I am nobody Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Over there. Gender: Posts: 5,515 Thanks: 309 Thanked 365 Times in 242 Posts Blog Entries: 7	That's only the first official statement Nintendo has issued on this. Various people on the dev teams had said they hadn't intended for there to be a timeline several times before. We just ignored that because making up timelines is something to do.

07-30-2009, 08:12 PM	#4
Random User Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Equestrian Republic of Spanglidesh Gender: Posts: 3,562 Thanks: 321 Thanked 195 Times in 143 Posts Blog Entries: 4	It kinda sucks for fans of the LoZ series. Including me.

07-30-2009, 08:12 PM	#5
Metal Man Fairy-Slaying Maniac Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: 1592 Miles Away From Here Gender: Posts: 18,062 Thanks: 148 Thanked 683 Times in 482 Posts	Technically, it'd be worse if Ninty said one timeline or another was true, because that'd tick off fans of all the other ones.

07-30-2009, 08:15 PM	#6
Random User Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Equestrian Republic of Spanglidesh Gender: Posts: 3,562 Thanks: 321 Thanked 195 Times in 143 Posts Blog Entries: 4	Honestly, I just wanted an awnser. Which timeline was right? And for Nintendo to say that all the games are seprate from each other is more than dissappointing. I'm sure I'm not the only one who has the same opinion.

07-30-2009, 08:17 PM	#7
X-3 Useful as an Owl Join Date: Jan 2004 Gender: Posts: 15,947 Thanks: 753 Thanked 1,213 Times in 790 Posts Blog Entries: 10	Who gave the answer regarding the timeline? A higher-up or some guy? truth is, they had no timeline in mind, they just make the games

07-30-2009, 08:26 PM	#8
Random User Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Equestrian Republic of Spanglidesh Gender: Posts: 3,562 Thanks: 321 Thanked 195 Times in 143 Posts Blog Entries: 4	The awnser was given by the series producer. speaking on behalf of Miyamoto.

07-30-2009, 09:25 PM	#11
*Cosmonautical* Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 28,102 Thanks: 2,157 Thanked 5,338 Times in 2,433 Posts	That Ocarina guy sounds like a total dick. Thanks for backing up my standpoint, btw, Nintendo.

07-30-2009, 10:01 PM	#12
*Marilink* Gotta catch 'em all! Supermod! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Location, Location. Gender: Posts: 29,118 Thanks: 2,535 Thanked 1,823 Times in 1,008 Posts	I always kind of assumed that there was no real timeline for the Zelda games...But they're so damn fun to make! So while this doesn't really bother me, I'm just gonna keep going with my timelines. /shrug

07-31-2009, 12:12 AM	#13
Metal Mario Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Gender: Posts: 16,435 Thanks: 72 Thanked 190 Times in 127 Posts	When there were only five Zelda games and three Links, it was easy. But then they made the Oracle games and the Four Swords games and The Minish Cap... In summary, I stopped giving a **** a long time ago.

07-31-2009, 12:32 AM	#14
Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,755 Thanks: 1,649 Thanked 5,701 Times in 2,581 Posts Blog Entries: 20	I always just thought the "Links" in every game were just reincarnations of the same hero, each in some different and unimportant point in time. (Same goes with all the Zeldas and Ganondorfs and whatnots.) I always thought that's how it was supposed to be seen.

07-31-2009, 01:24 AM	#15
CuccoLady Anime and Cartoons Mod Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: THIS LOCATION REMINDS ME OF A PUZZLE, LUKE Gender: Posts: 9,077 Thanks: 2,825 Thanked 1,222 Times in 822 Posts	I don't mind timeline discussions but really I couldn't care less which timeline is 'right' or whatever. I'm Link, I have the triforce of Courage and I'm gonna kick some evil ass and save me some princesses. Although I agree with Val in that I always figured the Links were all reincarnations of the same awesome dude.

07-31-2009, 02:28 AM	#17
Metal Mario Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Gender: Posts: 16,435 Thanks: 72 Thanked 190 Times in 127 Posts	Ocarina of Time Majora's Mask Oracle of Ages/Seasons A Link to the Past Link's Awakening The Legend of Zelda The Adventure of Link That was how it was before Nintendo started doing all kinds of weird stuff like flooding Hyrule and making Zelda the ruler of twilight.

07-31-2009, 07:31 AM	#18
*Cosmonautical* Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 28,102 Thanks: 2,157 Thanked 5,338 Times in 2,433 Posts	I don't see Zelda being held hostage in the Twilight Realm as strange for the series. I mean, it's basically just another Lightworld/Darkworld scenario, same as OoT's past/future.

07-31-2009, 07:36 AM	#19
*Ace Mercury* Marshmallow Knight ☆ Supermod Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Southern Ontario Gender: Posts: 23,275 Thanks: 568 Thanked 3,297 Times in 1,582 Posts Blog Entries: 1	Geez, that guy's acting like now that Nintendo said something, all of the games are broken.

07-31-2009, 09:12 AM	#20
Rainbow Dash been dreamin', i've been waitin' Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: a bomb-ass cloud house bachelorette pad Gender: Posts: 24,402 Thanks: 173 Thanked 1,179 Times in 716 Posts	so none of the games have the same link? even direct sequel games? wat