Mango The Magician
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TBH there's nothing to really say that character is playable.
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Eiji Aonuma: No one explicitly said that that was Link.
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TBH there's nothing to really say that character is playable.
do we really?
I personally don't care as the character , male or female, looks awesome to me so I am there anyway.
but people are acting mad selfish here lol
This is what I'm thinking.
Come on, guys, that's the playable character in the trailer. You're really grasping at straws here.
As much as I joked about Aonuma's non-answer before, I'm beginning to believe this. At least a part of me does.
We do? News to me.
That's sort of the point. Link changes often, Samus does not.
Characterwise or mechanicwise?
So you'd be cool with a male Samus, as long as he doesn't grow
The game to far in development to add something like that.
yes we do, metroids, tomb raiders, bayonettas
And how is it selfish, does everything need to be called selfish when people dont like some things
I seriously doubt that link as we know him ( green tunic, male) won't be in this game.
Perhaps you can play as a male or female in this new one. Maybe the stories come together at the end. Maybe you have to beat the game as both link and this new character to get the " good" ending. So many possibilities. Who knows really. Could be trolling, either way, it has our attention.
Perhaps you can play as a male or female in this new one. Maybe the stories come together at the end. Maybe you have to beat the game as both link and this new character to get the " good" ending. So many possibilities. Who knows really. Could be trolling, either way, it has our attention.
link?
EDIT: dear god did I just ask for that in a Zelda thread
EDIT EDIT: Yeah and we don't even know if this person is technically "Link," yet, so there's that
There's always very little uses of "he/his" in Zelda games when characters refer to Link. And it's always been possible to name Link whatever we wanted. So maybe they are pushing it a bit further. A system to change "he/she" to whatever gender the player chooses would take minimal effort.
Gendre choice would be possible.
No one explicitly said that that was Link. But you can make that character Link if you want to.
Gendre choice would be possible.
No one explicitly said that that was Link. But you can make that character Link if you want to.
Character wise
I don't really care about samus that much to care if she was a boy.
One series is dead ATM
One series will be dead
and besides that is 3 games against countless games with male leads. I am not expecting you to name every game series with female leads but trust me 2 1\2 great series doesn't make up for the imbalance .
It is selfish that you are mad that they are changing something so small to perhaps please others. You don't have to like it but you probably should understand that not everything is for you and sometimes you have to share.
Don't they always say once a little boy reaches a certain age he wears a green tunic as tradition?
only in Wind Waker
Mango The Magician
Banned
honestly I'd rather there just be two different playable characters. One Link, one someone else. I don't like Link's looks or gender not being established in the canon, female or Male.
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2014/06/11/is-link-a-girl-in-zelda-on-wii-u.aspx
Damn it, that's even more vague...
It's interesting to know that he pays attention to the fans reaction. Maybe he'll adjust some things in response?
Damn it, that's even more vague...
It's interesting to know that he pays attention to the fans reaction. Maybe he'll adjust some things in response?
I'm split on this one.
On one hand I'll be a bit "upset" if this isn't link. I expect link, I want to play link, that's why I buy The legend of Zelda games. Link is male, so I expect male. Is that too difficult to or too much to ask?
On the other hand I feel I can get excited that this may be a new character. A possible female one is very interesting to think about and can be a very refreshing thing.
One thing is for sure. It's going to be an excellent game.
On one hand I'll be a bit "upset" if this isn't link. I expect link, I want to play link, that's why I buy The legend of Zelda games. Link is male, so I expect male. Is that too difficult to or too much to ask?
On the other hand I feel I can get excited that this may be a new character. A possible female one is very interesting to think about and can be a very refreshing thing.
One thing is for sure. It's going to be an excellent game.
This article is kinda what we've been talking about, and why I think the androgynous reveal was a deliberate choice
With this quote , I really feel it is not link.
Given the fluid and emergent nature of Zelda game development, and the fact story is often their last priority... and given Aonuma's GI comments that he's watching our reactions on this topic... I think he hasn't decided himself yet, and Link could become a girl based on what he thinks will have the most impact with fans.
I nominate this man for a tag for one of the best post edits ever.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=116035334&postcount=1656
Just posting this again. Link as stands is hardly a character. As a mental exercise, I would like anyone who disagrees to give me 10 words that describe his personality. I'd be impressed if you can make it to 5 honestly.
Aonuma! Are you reading this!? Female Link pls!
DXLelouch153
Banned
What was there to reveal when she took off that cloth or whatever it was? we knew it was link the one riding the horse, everybody knows what link looks like, the surprise was that it was Linkette, too much drama over showing her face.
To the people saying past Links looked androgynous, I must be blind, he always looked like a guy to me, until now.
To the people saying past Links looked androgynous, I must be blind, he always looked like a guy to me, until now.
Dice//
Banned
Maidenpool?
Member
What if it's just Zelda with dyed hair?
Aloof, Selfless, Curious, Determined, Innocent, Protective, Sarcastic (Wind Waker), Quick-tempered at times, Jubilant, and Courageous.
DXLelouch153
Banned
Fredrik
Member
Also a possibility, they're trying to fool us a bit like in Wind Waker, could be a scripted sequence with Zelda before you get Epona. Or what if Zelda is your main character this time? No Link, just Zelda.
Dice//
Banned
Blonder?
Let's do it!
I guess I've been conditioned by anime. When I saw the design my mind went first to it's a girl or a very convincing trap.
It doesn't take much effort. It doesn't even need to be about gender. The cel shading angered some who were wanting the tech demo style. Now just add in mandatory gyro controls for bow and arrow lolPiss off the hardcore conservative Zelda fans plz.
A lot of the Link's have different character traits and completely different back stories. There are times when Link is very defined and other times when he is not. Also...people are able to recognize new Links based off of old legends they remember of an older Link. Meaning that all of the heroes share the same name and a similar attire.
OoT/MM Link:
Introverted
Lonely/yearns for friendship or acceptance
Awkward
Heroic
Courageous
Loyal
Forgiving
Innocent
Sheltered
Curious
Lazy/tired sometimes
Regretful/problems with failure/wants to redo things a lot.
TWW/PH Link
Grandmas boy
Protective
Mischievous
Cunning
Silly/clumsy
Curious
Courageous
Forgiving
Persistent
Leaps before he looks/impulsive
LA Link
Head in the clouds
Nostalgic
Yearns for home
...
Yeah? He doesn't talk but he's certainly a character doing things that relate to what he's going through.
DXLelouch153
Banned
seriously though guys he gets fucking reincarnated
your telling me he somehow is reincarnated as a guy every single time?
nah doesnt make sense
your telling me he somehow is reincarnated as a guy every single time?
nah doesnt make sense
So this is the reason most of you want Link to be a girl in this game.
Maidenpool?
Member
I dunno... she's on the run or something...
It's definitely a girl, whoever it is. The bow and arrow as the main weapon might be inspired a little bit from the Hunger Games or whatever ...
Mango The Magician
Banned
In fairness, it also doesn't make sense that something that pays little attention to science and law (reincarnation) would pay attention to probability and statistics.
A lot of cultures believe being reincarnated as a woman is a demotion. Of course Link wouldn't be reincarnated into a "lesser being."
RMS Gigantic
Member
A friend of mine raises an interesting personal hypothesis of his, which I'm posting here for posterity:
Between the blue torso with white forearms and sleeves, the ponytail, and the way that Aonuma said that "That might be something that consciously we kind of did" in response to how the character almost looked like Zelda from a distance, he's now convinced that this is a young Sheik.
Between the blue torso with white forearms and sleeves, the ponytail, and the way that Aonuma said that "That might be something that consciously we kind of did" in response to how the character almost looked like Zelda from a distance, he's now convinced that this is a young Sheik.
Link has always been pretty androgynous, but still looked noticeably like a guy. But they took that shit into a new level this time around(Asian audience that's more used to androgynous character designs have been mentioning this too), and the way Aonmuma's talking about it, it was clearly intentional.
Although I'd like female Link or character creation for some shaking up, I'm not minding if it just turns out to be male Link only if the game is good. I'm not sure why people are actually upset about the prospects about Link being a girl though
Although I'd like female Link or character creation for some shaking up, I'm not minding if it just turns out to be male Link only if the game is good. I'm not sure why people are actually upset about the prospects about Link being a girl though
Dice//
Banned
As a girl, it frightens me (and disheartens me) a bit how adamantly some feel that IT MUST BE A MAN!!! RAAAAUUUUGGGGHHHH!! and shit like that. I get that admiration for tradition, but.... brrr.
I'm not really keen on cell shading all the time (it's hit or miss with me), but I've never damned a title for going ahead with it. I honestly don't get hardcore fans even for series' I'm a *huge* fan of to begin with.
http://www.zeldadungeon.net/2014/06/new-zelda-wii-u-character-may-not-be-link/
(view top comments).
I like the female angle... Lord knows Nintendo needs more 'tougher ladies'... (i.e. "Smash Bros Worthy" after the really bad ratio of all of the past titles).
A lot of cultures believe being reincarnated as a woman is a demotion. Of course Link wouldn't be reincarnated into a "lesser being."
Even as a joke I couldn't help but shiver...
