New Zelda Artwork revealed (huge pic) 56k [May contain potential spoilers]

Thats awesome, but I was dismayed that Link still wears those dumb pajamas. Why? Where is the dignity in it?enterawesome

if tunics were still the rage of the fasion world, we'd all be wearing them lol. Maybe that's why Zelda won't give Link the time of day.

This could have been scared up by anybody after the description was leaked out. Do you have a link?OreoMilkshake

lol this thread exploded! That damn Miyamoto...they definitely did this on purpose just to satisfy fans!

I honestly think this game is to revolve around the idea of protection/creation of the blade. I think this game will go something like as either of the following;

A) This is the Master Sword creation story. Before the blade came to be, it was a "being", or this girl we see, created by the gods. A protector, so to say. "She", this girl... has the power to repel evil (as we all know). Well, in order for evil to thrive, and be feared through out the land...what would you do? Take out the power, or this "girl". You find out about this, and must protect her from being destroyed. What happens in between here is obviously the "cat's pajamas" of the story, but I'm guessing some how she either gets injured, and the only way to keep her power alive (to repel evil's bane), is forge her spirit into the famous blade we all know and love... The Master Sword. Thus...possibly making it before OoT???? I would guess that Ganondorf is unheard of, and this being the first game in the series for the time being since the MS already exists in OoT.

OR

B) This could literally be a sequel to any game in the series. Everyone knows the stories (people in the game), and Ganondorf/the evil has been defeated numberous times with the blade. Like the above mentioned theory, this could actually be the reverse. The blade has been around, and the evil in the world knows it will never win while the blade is in existance. How do destroy an already lifeless item? You give it life...and kill it. Thus allowing evil to roam free, and be care free. The only thing that could stop evil now is the Gods......thus causing the GREAT FLOOD!!!!! (totally fan servicing the flood part, I'm for real about the rest of this though) lol

I honestly wouldn't be surprised if it was one of the two above mentioned theories...or at least similiar. I'm not trying to go with my own ideas here, I just think it would be awesome if we nailed it before the game was even announced, so we can slap Miyamoto right in the kisser!!!

What do you guys think?

danger_ranger95

Miyamotot Stated that this game takes place in a completely different era so most likely it is you first theory...and also stated from WW the hero of time simply never showed up...he never lost or anything...just never showed up...

I accidently made a thread about the next zelda without knowing this thread existed so im just going to paste what i siad from the other threadOk...the first thing i want to point out is what i believe the story is about. Im guessing it will go into the background of the master sword and along the way the master sword's spirit comes of the sword, and teams up with link or something, you get the idea. Second i want to make some points about the concept art. If u notice link has his back towards us in the picture and the spirit resembeling the sword is right behind his back much like the master sword hanging from his back. (hope my crappy grammer doesnt confuse you guys lol). Im guessing they are trying to symbolize that the spirit is the sword by drawing the picture that way. Another thing i want to point out is that in the private interview after miyamoto showed the concept art he siad,"The team is "targeting" next year, and is building in so much Wii MotionPlus capability that the game might require it to play.". The game will use wii motion plus, and considering its a zelda game its probably going to have swordplay in the game. My guess that Miyamoto was using technicality when he siad you will not have a sword because a spiri isnt actually a sword, but is the spirit of one. Im guessing the spirit will turn into a sword or something other wise there is no point for motion plus or for link having a sheild as shown in the concept art. Miyamot also siad, "that they are trying to juggle all the game's elements. He prefers action games, so he's into swordplay". Anyway now that i got that out of my system lol. i made a highres pic with comaprison's and notes of the master sword with the concept art.

Anyway here is the comaprison pic i made (make sure u scroll to see the rest of the pic to the right)

[QUOTE="danger_ranger95"]

lol this thread exploded! That damn Miyamoto...they definitely did this on purpose just to satisfy fans!

I honestly think this game is to revolve around the idea of protection/creation of the blade. I think this game will go something like as either of the following;

A) This is the Master Sword creation story. Before the blade came to be, it was a "being", or this girl we see, created by the gods. A protector, so to say. "She", this girl... has the power to repel evil (as we all know). Well, in order for evil to thrive, and be feared through out the land...what would you do? Take out the power, or this "girl". You find out about this, and must protect her from being destroyed. What happens in between here is obviously the "cat's pajamas" of the story, but I'm guessing some how she either gets injured, and the only way to keep her power alive (to repel evil's bane), is forge her spirit into the famous blade we all know and love... The Master Sword. Thus...possibly making it before OoT???? I would guess that Ganondorf is unheard of, and this being the first game in the series for the time being since the MS already exists in OoT.

OR

B) This could literally be a sequel to any game in the series. Everyone knows the stories (people in the game), and Ganondorf/the evil has been defeated numberous times with the blade. Like the above mentioned theory, this could actually be the reverse. The blade has been around, and the evil in the world knows it will never win while the blade is in existance. How do destroy an already lifeless item? You give it life...and kill it. Thus allowing evil to roam free, and be care free. The only thing that could stop evil now is the Gods......thus causing the GREAT FLOOD!!!!! (totally fan servicing the flood part, I'm for real about the rest of this though) lol

I honestly wouldn't be surprised if it was one of the two above mentioned theories...or at least similiar. I'm not trying to go with my own ideas here, I just think it would be awesome if we nailed it before the game was even announced, so we can slap Miyamoto right in the kisser!!!

What do you guys think?

AmayaPapaya

Miyamotot Stated that this game takes place in a completely different era so most likely it is you first theory...and also stated from WW the hero of time simply never showed up...he never lost or anything...just never showed up...

a story mistold, possibly? lol jk

yeah I totally added that for the hell of it, but it would be neat.

Yeah... if this is the beginning/creation of the master sword,I would assume it is in another era. Like someone said as well as myself, the sword existed in OoT, but not in Minish. Maybe Vaati is involved since he was around before hand?

we're stumped until the next peice of info I'm affraid!

what is with links eyes they look like zora eyes or something strange ...anyone?

what is with links eyes they look like zora eyes or something strange ...anyone?

mcnabb_2007

they just look like one solid color is what i was trying to say

if tunics were still the rage of the fasion world, we'd all be wearing them lol.

danger_ranger95

Hey man speak foir yourself

*twirls on spotand tunic flies around*

Just gonna throw this out there for everybody. Nintendo designs games around functionality. If that lady is the sword, which I think is obvious, then there's a gameplay mechanic behind that. I think it'd be more interesting to see what people have to say about how the game will play rather than how the story will unfold. The latter could be almost anything, but the former is more limited. I think the emphasis on the sword is simply because we'll have awesome control over it via MotionPlus.

Here's a quote from Iwata about functionality. He's talking about Twilight Princess and how Miyamoto originally decided to create a companion for wolf Link:

The really interesting thing about what you've just told us is that Miyamoto-san was "speaking from a functional point of view." It wasn't that he wanted a character riding the wolf for narrative reasons. Rather, the reason was to do with its function in the game, as "viewing an animal directly from behind all the time is boring." It's really interesting to hear that the idea of having someone riding the wolf was because of this.Iwata

Any thoughts on this?

I accidently made a thread about the next zelda without knowing this thread existed so im just going to paste what i siad from the other threadOk...the first thing i want to point out is what i believe the story is about. Im guessing it will go into the background of the master sword and along the way the master sword's spirit comes of the sword, and teams up with link or something, you get the idea. Second i want to make some points about the concept art. If u notice link has his back towards us in the picture and the spirit resembeling the sword is right behind his back much like the master sword hanging from his back. (hope my crappy grammer doesnt confuse you guys lol). Im guessing they are trying to symbolize that the spirit is the sword by drawing the picture that way. Another thing i want to point out is that in the private interview after miyamoto showed the concept art he siad,"The team is "targeting" next year, and is building in so much Wii MotionPlus capability that the game might require it to play.". The game will use wii motion plus, and considering its a zelda game its probably going to have swordplay in the game. My guess that Miyamoto was using technicality when he siad you will not have a sword because a spiri isnt actually a sword, but is the spirit of one. Im guessing the spirit will turn into a sword or something other wise there is no point for motion plus or for link having a sheild as shown in the concept art. Miyamot also siad, "that they are trying to juggle all the game's elements. He prefers action games, so he's into swordplay". Anyway now that i got that out of my system lol. i made a highres pic with comaprison's and notes of the master sword with the concept art.

Anyway here is the comaprison pic i made (make sure u scroll to see the rest of the pic to the right)

painguy1

i think its the other way, you can clearly seesome stripes on the girls legs which is also on the grip of the sword.Also her head is pointy so...

Just gonna throw this out there for everybody. Nintendo designs games around functionality. If that lady is the sword, which I think is obvious, then there's a gameplay mechanic behind that. I think it'd be more interesting to see what people have to say about how the game will play rather than how the story will unfold. The latter could be almost anything, but the former is more limited. I think the emphasis on the sword is simply because we'll have awesome control over it via MotionPlus.

Here's a quote from Iwata about functionality. He's talking about Twilight Princess and how Miyamoto originally decided to create a companion for wolf Link:

The really interesting thing about what you've just told us is that Miyamoto-san was "speaking from a functional point of view." It wasn't that he wanted a character riding the wolf for narrative reasons. Rather, the reason was to do with its function in the game, as "viewing an animal directly from behind all the time is boring." It's really interesting to hear that the idea of having someone riding the wolf was because of this.Iwata

Any thoughts on this?

I think the only reason Nintendo let us see this picture and came out and said the whole sword thing is just to keep us the fans to shut up and leave them alone so they dont have to worry about trailers and everything. though i think it would be nice that if every month nintendo would release a new peice of concept art thiswould really keep us busy and hey they probally have tons of concept art done just through one down every 30 days and we'll be happy.

B) This could literally be a sequel to any game in the series. Everyone knows the stories (people in the game), and Ganondorf/the evil has been defeated numberous times with the blade. Like the above mentioned theory, this could actually be the reverse. The blade has been around, and the evil in the world knows it will never win while the blade is in existance. How do destroy an already lifeless item? You give it life...and kill it. Thus allowing evil to roam free, and be care free. The only thing that could stop evil now is the Gods......thus causing the GREAT FLOOD!!!!! (totally fan servicing the flood part, I'm for real about the rest of this though) lol

danger_ranger95

If this is true, wouldn't it mean that this game is the prequel to Wind Waker? Also the advance tech would lead to some other interesting weapons besides a sword no? It's just me talking out loud though.

[QUOTE="danger_ranger95"]

B) This could literally be a sequel to any game in the series. Everyone knows the stories (people in the game), and Ganondorf/the evil has been defeated numberous times with the blade. Like the above mentioned theory, this could actually be the reverse. The blade has been around, and the evil in the world knows it will never win while the blade is in existance. How do destroy an already lifeless item? You give it life...and kill it. Thus allowing evil to roam free, and be care free. The only thing that could stop evil now is the Gods......thus causing the GREAT FLOOD!!!!! (totally fan servicing the flood part, I'm for real about the rest of this though) lol

ShuichiChamp24

If this is true, wouldn't it mean that this game is the prequel to Wind Waker? Also the advance tech would lead to some other interesting weapons besides a sword no? It's just me talking out loud though.

this theory would not work becuase a) the master sword still exists in windwaker and b) the reason the great flood happend was becuase the hero did not return not becuase someone brough the sword to life and then killed it. the theories about this is the spirit and in the era before the master sword was forged is more believable. i can see them turning this thing into themaster sword but cant see it the other way around

@Jordan

could this be a replacement for the sword before you obtain one? It involves using the girl (the sword), as a humanoid projectile, and you would hurl her into enemies using her magical abilities. It could be 1:1 (tied into the cursor, or whatever), and basically control just like a sword would, but more of a whip type of weapon, until you actually acquire another type of weapon.

I'm probably off, but I honestly can't think of any other way you could attack w/o some other kind of weapon.

What do you guys think?

[QUOTE="ShuichiChamp24"]

[QUOTE="danger_ranger95"]

B) This could literally be a sequel to any game in the series. Everyone knows the stories (people in the game), and Ganondorf/the evil has been defeated numberous times with the blade. Like the above mentioned theory, this could actually be the reverse. The blade has been around, and the evil in the world knows it will never win while the blade is in existance. How do destroy an already lifeless item? You give it life...and kill it. Thus allowing evil to roam free, and be care free. The only thing that could stop evil now is the Gods......thus causing the GREAT FLOOD!!!!! (totally fan servicing the flood part, I'm for real about the rest of this though) lol

eric813

If this is true, wouldn't it mean that this game is the prequel to Wind Waker? Also the advance tech would lead to some other interesting weapons besides a sword no? It's just me talking out loud though.

this theory would not work becuase a) the master sword still exists in windwaker and b) the reason the great flood happend was becuase the hero did not return not becuase someone brough the sword to life and then killed it. the theories about this is the spirit and in the era before the master sword was forged is more believable. i can see them turning this thing into themaster sword but cant see it the other way around

Um, so just because it's more believable means more likely? I could much faster see it the other way around, turning this into the master sword just doesn't seem likely to me. Anyway, can't wait until more information on the game is released.

I think i found the sword if im not mistaken and a lot of faces.

If you look at the link the thread creator posted and zoom in and look around the sword seems to be in the top right corner. (why else would there be a random gray pointy thing there?)

also right above the Z there seems to be a face that looks very simmilar to the twilight people.

and also a funny one it looks like theres a dinosaur jaja, and all the stones seem to have faces, and a little bit above the first stone it looks live midna.

[QUOTE="ShuichiChamp24"]

[QUOTE="danger_ranger95"]

B) This could literally be a sequel to any game in the series. Everyone knows the stories (people in the game), and Ganondorf/the evil has been defeated numberous times with the blade. Like the above mentioned theory, this could actually be the reverse. The blade has been around, and the evil in the world knows it will never win while the blade is in existance. How do destroy an already lifeless item? You give it life...and kill it. Thus allowing evil to roam free, and be care free. The only thing that could stop evil now is the Gods......thus causing the GREAT FLOOD!!!!! (totally fan servicing the flood part, I'm for real about the rest of this though) lol

eric813

If this is true, wouldn't it mean that this game is the prequel to Wind Waker? Also the advance tech would lead to some other interesting weapons besides a sword no? It's just me talking out loud though.

this theory would not work becuase a) the master sword still exists in windwaker and b) the reason the great flood happend was becuase the hero did not return not becuase someone brough the sword to life and then killed it. the theories about this is the spirit and in the era before the master sword was forged is more believable. i can see them turning this thing into themaster sword but cant see it the other way around

I said I was joking around about the Flooding part. And just because the evil (of this game) succeeds at turning the blade into a killable being, doesn't mean the have to succeed at killing her. This is Zelda, the Master Sword does have to....stay there

[QUOTE="blankshore"]The girl looks a bit like, *SPOILER*GabuEx

Thank you, I'm relieved to know I'm not the only one who saw that similarity.

Yeah, I mean that girl in the pic certainly has something to do with the Master Sword, but you've got to admit, the resemblence to that character I mentioned up there is pretty uncanny.

Check it out: http://fc04.deviantart.com/fs15/i/2007/343/3/7/Midna___true_form__spoiler__by_Vermin_Star.jpg

And this one: http://www.infendo.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/800px-midna.jpg

See? They look pretty similar!

I think i found the sword if im not mistaken and a lot of faces.

If you look at the link the thread creator posted and zoom in and look around the sword seems to be in the top right corner. (why else would there be a random gray pointy thing there?)

also right above the Z there seems to be a face that looks very simmilar to the twilight people.

and also a funny one it looks like theres a dinosaur jaja, and all the stones seem to have faces, and a little bit above the first stone it looks live midna.

arthurking3

OMG! Your right the sword is right there! Although i seem to have trouble finding the faces...

The sword looks completely normal which to me means that Link will indeed have a sword and he will start off the game with a normal sword and the girl (who we all believe is the master sword one way or another) may need to be protected or whatever through out the game...or lets say she is the spirit of the sword and the master sword isthe normalsword so she puts her spirit in the normal sword to create the master sword (make sence)... maybe eventhis is to tell us that there is no master sword....and that girl is in fact the spirit of zelda that is transfered through the zelda through out time!!(although unlikely it is epic!) Why would Miyamoto or who ever hide thesword like that...?

[QUOTE="arthurking3"]

I think i found the sword if im not mistaken and a lot of faces.

If you look at the link the thread creator posted and zoom in and look around the sword seems to be in the top right corner. (why else would there be a random gray pointy thing there?)

also right above the Z there seems to be a face that looks very simmilar to the twilight people.

and also a funny one it looks like theres a dinosaur jaja, and all the stones seem to have faces, and a little bit above the first stone it looks live midna.

AmayaPapaya

OMG! Your right the sword is right there! Although i seem to have trouble finding the faces...

The sword looks completely normal which to me means that Link will indeed have a sword and he will start off the game with a normal sword and the girl (who we all believe is the master sword one way or another) may need to be protected or whatever through out the game...or lets say she is the spirit of the sword and the master sword isthe normalsword so she puts her spirit in the normal sword to create the master sword (make sence)... maybe eventhis is to tell us that there is no master sword....and that girl is in fact the spirit of zelda that is transfered through the zelda through out time!!(although unlikely it is epic!) Why would the hide the sword like that...?

lol you guys are looking at a random gray brush stroke. Yes, it is random, but without zooming in like we have... it's unnoticeable. I doubt it's anything.

With the faces, I think you all are letting your mind/eyes play tricks on you

@Jordan

could this be a replacement for the sword before you obtain one? It involves using the girl (the sword), as a humanoid projectile, and you would hurl her into enemies using her magical abilities. It could be 1:1 (tied into the cursor, or whatever), and basically control just like a sword would, but more of a whip type of weapon, until you actually acquire another type of weapon.

I'm probably off, but I honestly can't think of any other way you could attack w/o some other kind of weapon.

What do you guys think?

danger_ranger95

God thats win.

And is that Biggoron?

can't wait for new zelda!!!!

In the case of the storyline, It's hard to see how the creation of the Master Sword would fit in. It has been stated in past interviews that Ocarina is the first game in the series timeline, which is evidenced by Link being chosen as the Hero of Time by the gods to counter the evil that has come to Hyrule, and Gannon being born, not revived in a Dracula-esqe style. True, the Master Sword would've been made before OoT, but it doen't mean that Link is the Hero of Time at that point, or even there. Also, correct me if I'm wrong, but does it say anything about there being a Hero of Time before the events in OoT anywhere within Ocarina, because I'm sure it didn't. It's been a while since I've played it though, so I'm a bit unsure.

Although, it was also stated (in the same interview I think) that they don't know where the Zelda games they are working on will take place until well into development, so it could become the first game storywise.

My theory, (if the girl with Link is actually the Master Sword), is that a Link from the future has to go back to the past to make sure that the Master Sword is created. Because in the future it has been wiped out of existence and the world is now a dark, evil place. Link is unaffected (He is the Hero of Time, after all:P), and is brought to the past by the spirit of 'The Master Sword' to save the day. Oh, and Gannon is behind it all.

I really would like to see a huge world in this one. I'm not saying that past games worlds weren't already huge, but I'd like to see something other then Hyrule. I'm sure that there are more kingdoms out their then Hyrule, and alot more princesses then Zelda that need saving. Link geting caught up in a war between two kingdoms would be great, as they go to charge each other Braveheart style with you caught in the middle having to fight your way out. But very doubtful at the same time.

As for gameplay, just give me good sword controls and a large expansive world full of evil to smite, and I'll be a happy camper:D

WHERE IS THE SWORD!!!!!!!!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHH I hope to all that is HOLY that they dont get rid of the SWORD!EpiphoneMan2008

Found the pic:

[QUOTE="danger_ranger95"]

@Jordan

could this be a replacement for the sword before you obtain one? It involves using the girl (the sword), as a humanoid projectile, and you would hurl her into enemies using her magical abilities. It could be 1:1 (tied into the cursor, or whatever), and basically control just like a sword would, but more of a whip type of weapon, until you actually acquire another type of weapon.

I'm probably off, but I honestly can't think of any other way you could attack w/o some other kind of weapon.

What do you guys think?

freek666

God thats win.

And is that Biggoron?

lol.. no

just a simple demonstration, and a simple bad guy. I tried aiminghimto resemblethe little guy from Little Big Planet, but even uglier!

@Jordan

could this be a replacement for the sword before you obtain one? It involves using the girl (the sword), as a humanoid projectile, and you would hurl her into enemies using her magical abilities. It could be 1:1 (tied into the cursor, or whatever), and basically control just like a sword would, but more of a whip type of weapon, until you actually acquire another type of weapon.

image

I'm probably off, but I honestly can't think of any other way you could attack w/o some other kind of weapon.

What do you guys think?

danger_ranger95

I don't know about that... It seems like it would be really clumsy.

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned that she could transform back and forth between being the sword and a person, either through force (like wolf Link in the dark realm) or choice (like wolf Link later in the game). This would be an awesome game mechanic, because you could use her as a tool in human form (think ICO) for solving puzzles, then use her as a weapon for the action parts.

[QUOTE="AmayaPapaya"]

[QUOTE="arthurking3"]

I think i found the sword if im not mistaken and a lot of faces.

If you look at the link the thread creator posted and zoom in and look around the sword seems to be in the top right corner. (why else would there be a random gray pointy thing there?)

also right above the Z there seems to be a face that looks very simmilar to the twilight people.

and also a funny one it looks like theres a dinosaur jaja, and all the stones seem to have faces, and a little bit above the first stone it looks live midna.

danger_ranger95

OMG! Your right the sword is right there! Although i seem to have trouble finding the faces...

The sword looks completely normal which to me means that Link will indeed have a sword and he will start off the game with a normal sword and the girl (who we all believe is the master sword one way or another) may need to be protected or whatever through out the game...or lets say she is the spirit of the sword and the master sword isthe normalsword so she puts her spirit in the normal sword to create the master sword (make sence)... maybe eventhis is to tell us that there is no master sword....and that girl is in fact the spirit of zelda that is transfered through the zelda through out time!!(although unlikely it is epic!) Why would the hide the sword like that...?

lol you guys are looking at a random gray brush stroke. Yes, it is random, but without zooming in like we have... it's unnoticeable. I doubt it's anything.

With the faces, I think you all are letting your mind/eyes play tricks on you

No its an obvious sword you can see the handle and the line going throught blade...its obvious!

I'm sure nintendo will make us throw girls at our enemies lol. I can hear Miyamoto Lmao-ing through my open window.

[QUOTE="painguy1"]

I accidently made a thread about the next zelda without knowing this thread existed so im just going to paste what i siad from the other threadOk...the first thing i want to point out is what i believe the story is about. Im guessing it will go into the background of the master sword and along the way the master sword's spirit comes of the sword, and teams up with link or something, you get the idea. Second i want to make some points about the concept art. If u notice link has his back towards us in the picture and the spirit resembeling the sword is right behind his back much like the master sword hanging from his back. (hope my crappy grammer doesnt confuse you guys lol). Im guessing they are trying to symbolize that the spirit is the sword by drawing the picture that way. Another thing i want to point out is that in the private interview after miyamoto showed the concept art he siad,"The team is "targeting" next year, and is building in so much Wii MotionPlus capability that the game might require it to play.". The game will use wii motion plus, and considering its a zelda game its probably going to have swordplay in the game. My guess that Miyamoto was using technicality when he siad you will not have a sword because a spiri isnt actually a sword, but is the spirit of one. Im guessing the spirit will turn into a sword or something other wise there is no point for motion plus or for link having a sheild as shown in the concept art. Miyamot also siad, "that they are trying to juggle all the game's elements. He prefers action games, so he's into swordplay". Anyway now that i got that out of my system lol. i made a highres pic with comaprison's and notes of the master sword with the concept art.

Anyway here is the comaprison pic i made (make sure u scroll to see the rest of the pic to the right)

mkeyou

i think its the other way, you can clearly seesome stripes on the girls legs which is also on the grip of the sword.Also her head is pointy so...

Yeah i was debating whether i should dlip it around. I think ill flip it around. so the head is the blade and the legs is the handle.

[QUOTE="eric813"]

[QUOTE="ShuichiChamp24"]

If this is true, wouldn't it mean that this game is the prequel to Wind Waker? Also the advance tech would lead to some other interesting weapons besides a sword no? It's just me talking out loud though.

danger_ranger95

this theory would not work becuase a) the master sword still exists in windwaker and b) the reason the great flood happend was becuase the hero did not return not becuase someone brough the sword to life and then killed it. the theories about this is the spirit and in the era before the master sword was forged is more believable. i can see them turning this thing into themaster sword but cant see it the other way around

I said I was joking around about the Flooding part. And just because the evil (of this game) succeeds at turning the blade into a killable being, doesn't mean the have to succeed at killing her. This is Zelda, the Master Sword does have to....stay there

ohh sorry about that man didnt see that. you know how its is when you havent seen any info on a new zelda in years you tend to get jumpy a sometimes dont even read the last sentence lol

[QUOTE="danger_ranger95"]

[QUOTE="eric813"]

ohh sorry about that man didnt see that. you know how its is when you havent seen any info on a new zelda in years you tend to get jumpy a sometimes dont even read the last sentence lol

eric813

lol no biggy. I just wanted to clarify that part. :P sorry if I sounded like I was snappy

[QUOTE="danger_ranger95"]

@Jordan

could this be a replacement for the sword before you obtain one? It involves using the girl (the sword), as a humanoid projectile, and you would hurl her into enemies using her magical abilities. It could be 1:1 (tied into the cursor, or whatever), and basically control just like a sword would, but more of a whip type of weapon, until you actually acquire another type of weapon.

image

I'm probably off, but I honestly can't think of any other way you could attack w/o some other kind of weapon.

What do you guys think?

JordanElek

I don't know about that... It seems like it would be really clumsy.

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned that she could transform back and forth between being the sword and a person, either through force (like wolf Link in the dark realm) or choice (like wolf Link later in the game). This would be an awesome game mechanic, because you could use her as a tool in human form (think ICO) for solving puzzles, then use her as a weapon for the action parts.

yeah, I was thinking about that after I drew it lol. My imagination is obviously over active trying to figure this out!

You could very well be right with your theory too! I like the sound of that, but it sounds like a rip on TP imo. I mean, I'm sure it would work out just fine, but hopefully they make it seem fresh. I was really hoping for a solo adventure this time, I'm getting rather tired of the sidekicks.

If you are right, hopefully she isn't annoying. At least Midna had a personality

okay, here is one of my ideas.

in the piece of concept art, link is standing in front of burning portal. i think the girl will help him in this 'fire zone'. judging by her design, her form alludes to wings that could blow fire out, and defend link.

another idea is perhaps her arms are blades, and you can set her to run up to baddies and hit them?

another idea is that she might also be a form of transport in dungeon areas. her skirt looks like it could expand and coupled with wing arms, she would makea good flying machine. link would hold on to her legs. ;p

Since it got locked i'm just putting it here instead.

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[QUOTE="KungfuKitten"]

On the picture there is no explosion >.>

KungfuKitten

You could very well be right with your theory too! I like the sound of that, but it sounds like a rip on TP imo. I mean, I'm sure it would work out just fine, but hopefully they make it seem fresh. I was really hoping for a solo adventure this time, I'm getting rather tired of the sidekicks.

If you are right, hopefully she isn't annoying. At least Midna had a personality

danger_ranger95

Well one thing I've learned over the years is that Nintendo is hard to predict when it comes to game ideas. I told myself (and others...) that I wouldn't get involved in the Zelda speculation, but I was amazed at how few people were actually talking about how the game will play. I don't really care what the story might be... That's not the best part of Zelda, and it never was. And luckily, Nintendo doesn't approach games in a "how do we make a game out of this story" kind of way. They start with a functional gameplay idea and build the story from there.

So with this one picture, I think we're given more about the gameplay than about the story. There will be a major emphasis on the sword, which is awesome news, since swordplay hasn't improved that much since OoT. Wind Waker's was the best in that it was most frantic and fun, but I think we'll see some major improvement in the next one.

I hope people don't actually think you'll be using her as a sword. That would be ridiculously stupid.

In the case of the storyline, It's hard to see how the creation of the Master Sword would fit in. It has been stated in past interviews that Ocarina is the first game in the series timeline, which is evidenced by Link being chosen as the Hero of Time by the gods to counter the evil that has come to Hyrule, and Gannon being born, not revived in a Dracula-esqe style. True, the Master Sword would've been made before OoT, but it doen't mean that Link is the Hero of Time at that point, or even there. Also, correct me if I'm wrong, but does it say anything about there being a Hero of Time before the events in OoT anywhere within Ocarina, because I'm sure it didn't. It's been a while since I've played it though, so I'm a bit unsure.

Shayde_Shadow

The Link of Ocarina of Time isn't the first incarnation of the Hero. As a matter of fact, there were many Heroes mentioned in the series (Hero of Time, Hero of Winds, Hero of Men). There were obviously other Heroes before the Ocarina of Time events.

I hope people don't actually think you'll be using her as a sword. That would be ridiculously stupid.

blankshore

It might have something to do with Zelda Wii, to be released around June 2010.

I would say that's real. Very similiar art to Twilight Princess'. You can fake pics all day long, but you can't fake styles, and that right there...is Nintendo's style.

I wonder if they are borrowing ideas from the new Prince of Persia, with the buddy system? I hope not, I'm tired of having buddies in all my LoZ games.

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wow, I just had a weird idea after looking at that jewel on the girl's torso....

what if that girl is the Master Sword??? Like, if a wizard turned the blade into a "being", so it could be destroyed.....

makes you wonder

danger_ranger95

[QUOTE="Shayde_Shadow"]

In the case of the storyline, It's hard to see how the creation of the Master Sword would fit in. It has been stated in past interviews that Ocarina is the first game in the series timeline, which is evidenced by Link being chosen as the Hero of Time by the gods to counter the evil that has come to Hyrule, and Gannon being born, not revived in a Dracula-esqe style. True, the Master Sword would've been made before OoT, but it doen't mean that Link is the Hero of Time at that point, or even there. Also, correct me if I'm wrong, but does it say anything about there being a Hero of Time before the events in OoT anywhere within Ocarina, because I'm sure it didn't. It's been a while since I've played it though, so I'm a bit unsure.

The Link of Ocarina of Time isn't the first incarnation of the Hero. As a matter of fact, there were many Heroes mentioned in the series (Hero of Time, Hero of Winds, Hero of Men). There were obviously other Heroes before the Ocarina of Time events.

[QUOTE="danger_ranger95"]

I would say that's real. Very similiar art to Twilight Princess'. You can fake pics all day long, but you can't fake styles, and that right there...is Nintendo's style.

I wonder if they are borrowing ideas from the new Prince of Persia, with the buddy system? I hope not, I'm tired of having buddies in all my LoZ games.

(EDIT)

wow, I just had a weird idea after looking at that jewel on the girl's torso....

what if that girl is the Master Sword??? Like, if a wizard turned the blade into a "being", so it could be destroyed.....

makes you wonder

rubber-chicken

That is what everyone thinks...

[QUOTE="rubber-chicken"][QUOTE="danger_ranger95"]

I would say that's real. Very similiar art to Twilight Princess'. You can fake pics all day long, but you can't fake styles, and that right there...is Nintendo's style.

I wonder if they are borrowing ideas from the new Prince of Persia, with the buddy system? I hope not, I'm tired of having buddies in all my LoZ games.

(EDIT)

wow, I just had a weird idea after looking at that jewel on the girl's torso....

what if that girl is the Master Sword??? Like, if a wizard turned the blade into a "being", so it could be destroyed.....

makes you wonder

AmayaPapaya

That is what everyone thinks...

WHERE IS THE SWORD!!!!!!!!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHH I hope to all that is HOLY that they dont get rid of the SWORD!EpiphoneMan2008