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The Hyrule Historia Discussion Thread
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I think they probably thought rough dungeon sketches and layouts would not be interesting. They were wrong
I think dungeons need to be kept secret since they might re-use some rejected ideas.
If you are talking about the story or inspiration of certain dungeons, yeah that would have been great.
missfuuchan
Neo Member
Try local comic book stores, you might get lucky - Both of the stores in my city had copies but all were reserved - there is no harm in trying your local one though
I think you'll struggle to get one online now, unless you want to pay an eBay premium
zephervack
Member
Absolutely surprised at the weight, size and quality of this thing, Im in love, it looks so sick on my desk, regular edition BTW.
It looks and feels better than most of my Uni books which cost $140
It looks and feels better than most of my Uni books which cost $140
What connection? I feel like this has gotten a little overblown. Link already acts on his own feelings - independent of the player - in several of the more recent games as it is. The connection was a nice, quaint concept back in the early era of Zelda, but is pretty outdated today. There are still ways to make you feel connected to the main character while making him an actualized person.
The Zelda mangas have always been non-canon, with interesting "what ifs" and explanations, but nothing more.
tiggerkiddo
Member
Wish the section for Skyward Sword wasn't so big, I need more info about the Oracles games and Link's Awakening but that design of Ganon for the Oracles games was pretty cool looking, especially since you never see that form at all!
Warrior_Keoni
Member
It looks like the emphasized a lot of the information for SS to deal with the "origins" of the story. Still, the little tidbits and blurbs are awesome reads.
I'm pretty sure one didnt take the place of the other. They probably didnt have much to work with regarding the Oracle games.
I love the SS stuff
Twilight Princess[/B] Sheik with an actual feminine figure.
Complicated to call it unused, since it was "used" in Smash Bros Brawl
Anyone else that has read through most of the timeline stuff just find that the overall story arc is depressing? Link often seems to get screw and/or forgotten and Hyrule seems to just be shit for the most part. In one timeline people have been reduced to living caves while in another it's just been flushed under the ocean. And apparently after Twilight Princess, the notion of there being another dimension caused people to go ape shit AFTER Link saved the day? Tough stuff.
And he never get the girl, after all those shits he went through. Not even a kiss.
Tathanen
Get Inside Her!
Tremendous localization job on this book is why.
Dark Horse went so far as to actually translate his notes into English.
*edit - beaten
olimpia84
Member
I see. They did look a bit strange (as in modified). Not that I'm complaining about them being translated but I was just curious to see if they were 'legit'
Mockingbird
Member
1991 and 2011 Zeldas are the best Zeldas.
1986 is like princess peach.
DUN DUN DUN DUUUUN! ▲
Zelda designs
1986 Zelda is best Zelda. So overdesigned as time went on.
1991 and 2011 Zeldas are the best Zeldas.
1986 is like princess peach.
TP is my favorite design.
But SS, TWW, and ST were the best characterization.
Yes, it's the one.
RoadHazard
Gold Member
Just ordered mine yesterday (didn't even know it was going to be available from Swedish retailers, but lo and behold, it is!), guess I'll be getting it sometime next week. Gonna be great, it seems pretty awesome! I settled for the regular edition though, it seems nice enough. Just can't justify spending more than twice as much for some faux leather and gilded pages (and the feeling of exclusivity, I guess).
1991 and 2011 Zeldas are the best Zeldas.
1986 is like princess peach.
Needs more Sheik !
It has TETRA !
My favorites (besides those 2) are the Oracle one (wich is a cuter version of OoT) and Twilight
SpacePirate Ridley
Member
Lol, just bought it from amazon.com for 20 euros, thanks to this thread, what an amazing price.
One of my friends is waiting for the spanish version Norma is going to release here (translated and all) but im pretty sure it will be overpriced by a lot (maybe 60 euros), and we dont even know still if they are using the japanese small format or the american big one.
Now we play the waiting game, 30 days probably lol.
One of my friends is waiting for the spanish version Norma is going to release here (translated and all) but im pretty sure it will be overpriced by a lot (maybe 60 euros), and we dont even know still if they are using the japanese small format or the american big one.
Now we play the waiting game, 30 days probably lol.
Freezasaurus
Member
Just got my copy in the mail from Amazon. I'll be busy fapping for the next little while. Do Not Disturb.
It's really a gorgeous book. And it's an even nicer surprise since I totally forgot it was coming out this week.
It's really a gorgeous book. And it's an even nicer surprise since I totally forgot it was coming out this week.
Brown cover, gold edges on the paper.
Collector's edition is uglier and more expensive.
Sola Scriptura
Member
What's amazing to me is that I've seen barely any marketing on Nintendo's part for this localization. I think Dark Horse announced it and featured it on their blog, but did Nintendo even bother marketing this at all besides their event at the Nintendo World store in NYC? Website, email, social media, anything?
I think I might have seen it on Nintendo's FB page.
But otherwise, nope.
Then again, that's sort of par for the course.
Freezasaurus
Member
Not that I've seen. But it didn't seem to matter since that shit shot to #1 seller on Amazon as soon as it was announced. I think their target audience usually has their ear to the ground with video game/comic/anime news that they really didn't need to spend much in the way of marketing. The people they wanted to reach already knew.
Smiles and Cries
Member
both my copies have been paid for and shipped so maybe Friday or next week.
How many would have to be sold to gain #1 spot on Amazon?
How many would have to be sold to gain #1 spot on Amazon?
Nocturnowl
Member
I got mine yesterday and unable to pace myself I ended up going through the whole thing in one day, which tells me that I found it a very enjoyable read.
Concept art and unused character ideas are the highlight for me, the timeline stuff is nice but seeing preliminary sketches, alternative designs and ideas are more up my alley and I really hope Nintendo give other series similar treatment seeing how this book seems to be selling pretty well.
Highly recommended stuff, makes me want to crack into Skyward Sword's hero mode.
Concept art and unused character ideas are the highlight for me, the timeline stuff is nice but seeing preliminary sketches, alternative designs and ideas are more up my alley and I really hope Nintendo give other series similar treatment seeing how this book seems to be selling pretty well.
Highly recommended stuff, makes me want to crack into Skyward Sword's hero mode.
Code_Link
Member
That's it? No extra content?
Only 4000 printed
DJ_Lae
Member
Smiles and Cries
Member
How much spoilers are in this book?
I have not gotten far in Skyward Swords my Wii U backlog is keeping me from going Wii Mode
not that I care so much about spoiling a zelda game for myself that would be nothing new
the LE having no gold leaf is kinda meh
almost not worth keeping it shrink wrapped I feel sorry for the people paying $300 for it
I have not gotten far in Skyward Swords my Wii U backlog is keeping me from going Wii Mode
not that I care so much about spoiling a zelda game for myself that would be nothing new
The Collector's Edition costs twice as much and doesn't look this pretty.
the LE having no gold leaf is kinda meh
almost not worth keeping it shrink wrapped I feel sorry for the people paying $300 for it