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[Crossing Eden]

"You received Lon Lon Milk. There's enough in here for tw-"

"Woah guy... Don't you have Lon Lon Soya? Man why I am even bothering saving this place, we're already doomed."

Lmfao I can't.

 

[POWERSPHERE]

Looks like cosplay.

 

[v0yce]

Stop looking at the AAA landscape if you're going to make idiotic generalizations like that.

Relax. We're discussing a design by someone from 343.

But fair enough. Western small budget/indie titles really shine in the art department probably because few go for "realism." Makes it even more disappointing that the big guys don't often deliver in those regards.

 

[Warxard]

Relax. We're discussing a design by someone from 343.

But fair enough. Western small budget/indie titles really shine in the art department probably because few go for "realism." Makes it even more disappointing that the big guys don't often deliver in those regards.

And you're arguing Halo, a game about shooting Aliens with Space Marines goes for the 'realism' approach too?

 

[YuriLowell]

no

 

[Monocle]

Good effort but he's not pretty enough.

 

[LookAtMeGo]

A Links End.

 

[Durden77]

Good job on the producer, but this just reaffirms me that "realistic" and Zelda just don't work together. Darker tones yes, but realistic, no.

 

[Wanderer5]

Reminds me of Link in that fake movie trailer heh (from IGN I believe it was?).

I kind of like the hair, but meh at the face.

 

[v0yce]

And you're arguing Halo, a game about shooting Aliens with Space Marines goes for the 'realism' approach too?

Im not, but I could in terms of body proportions and such similar to what's shown in the OP.

 

[fernoca]

We kinda got it already...

 

[Daouzin]

The model's good, but I don't want it.

Yeah, the face really bothers me. I guess I'd prefer the race to be a little more ambiguous as it would be in anime form.

 

[FireBeaver]

This is...bleh.

Something about this rubs me the wrong way.

 

[Toxi]

Ugh, Link be looking like Crispin Glover now.

leaked footage of Zelda Wii U from E3 2016

 

[Muskieratboi]

Model is fine.
Art style is fine.

But that face just does not say "Link".

 

[PreFire]

I really like the gear, his body proportions.

The Sean Penn old face? Not so much

Why does he have a bulbous witch nose?

I'm sorry, but this isn't how I imagined a real life Link in his teens would look like.

Touch the face up to make him look at least like Link in Nintendo. Idc if the person is good looking or not.. This doesn't look like Link lol.. Fucking huge nose and no lips

 

[Always-honest]

so I googled that image, and found a thread at zbrushcentral.
here is a colored image:

personally, I wouldn't want to see a link like this in a game, but hey it's just an art excersice and as such it's fun.

Yeah no problem with people making versions of Link.
I personally would hate to see this in a Zelda game though.

 

[Vulcano's assistant]

Should just be called "Western Link Design."

that would be this one

 

[PreFire]

Sean Penn, as Link.

I did this on my phone. Could've probably found a better image of Penn but I think the resemblance is there.

 

[Xav]

 

[slavesnyder]

Looks like cosplay.

Nice!

Link looks phantastic in the newest trailers.
No one needs this realistic crap.

 

[JumpCancel]

If they just toned down the stupid Andrew Garfield hair I'd like to see this Link in the future.

 

[Crossing Eden]

Sean Penn, as Link.

I did this on my phone. Could've probably found a better image of Penn but I think the resemblance is there.

Lol nice

 

[televator]

Looks like a cosplay nerd. I guess that's realistic then.

 

[Not]

Popping back in to say that colored version is really really great. This guy has some real talent

 

[illadelph]

kinda cool that someone did this, but I honestly prefer every other Link design ever

 

[GrotesqueBeauty]

Hey look, 30 something bald guy got a wig and is going to the ren faire.

The model is well executed, but the direction is shit.

 

[Toxi]

Popping back in to say that colored version is really really great. This guy has some real talent

Well he is a professional art designer and not just some random schlub on a forum.

 

[Leatherface]

After playing Wind Waker HD for the past few days I have to say, I'm kind of okay with Zelda never being "realistic". It would kill the charm it has.

 

[Not]

Well he is a professional art designer and not just some random schlub on a forum.

Lol, I'm guessing he still likes compliments

 

[Leatherface]

God I love that movie. I really does feel like a legend of Zelda with a more serious tone, doesn't it?

 

[wheeplash]

If Link were to be ''realistic'' then he would be much, much more muscular.
You just can't simply go around swinging such a big fucking sword/shield combo with those scrawny ass arms and legs.

 

[Thelonelykoopa]

If Link were to be ''realistic'' then he would be much, much more muscular.
You just can't simply go around swinging such a big fucking sword/shield combo with those scrawny ass arms and legs.

Actually swords are surprisingly light even two handed swords so you don't need to be pumping iron to wield a sword effectively.

 

[Carlius]

this MIGHT, key word there, be good for a peter jackson legend of zelda movie.

 

[Toxi]

If Link were to be ''realistic'' then he would be much, much more muscular.
You just can't simply go around swinging such a big fucking sword/shield combo with those scrawny ass arms and legs.

Yes you can.

Swords aren't particularly heavy, and their weight tends to be compensated by their great balance.

If anything would be developing Link's muscles, it would be that bow.

 

[wheeplash]

Actually swords are surprisingly light even two handed swords so you don't need to be pumping iron to wield a sword effectively.

Yes you can.

Swords aren't particularly heavy, and their weight tends to be compensated by their great balance.

If anything would be developing Link's muscles, it would be that bow.

Key word Shield guys.
Also, muscles don't appear for holding stuff, but for the crazy stunts you do with them. Try following a Link Sword Rutine and let's see if your body stays the same.

 

[JumpCancel]

Actually swords are surprisingly light even two handed swords so you don't need to be pumping iron to wield a sword effectively.

Considering Link also carries large amounts of items along with quantities of items, not to mentioning riding horses along with wielding a sword proficiently he wouldn't have the proportions of the Link rendered here. The muscles wouldn't develop as lean as that.

The force to swing a sword into flesh repeatedly is quite taxing, along with use of a shield. Link wouldn't have the size of Conan or a power lifter, but the dude would be bulky no question. With strength comes mass. Triforce of courage ain't carrying his iron boots that's for sure.

 

[cosmicblizzard]

vomit

 

[gafneo]

Nose is too dorkish. This is how older link should look.

 

[Toxi]

Considering Link also carries large amounts of items along with quantities of items, not to mentioning riding horses along with wielding a sword proficiently he wouldn't have the proportions of the Link rendered here. The muscles wouldn't develop as lean as that.

The force to swing a sword into flesh repeatedly is quite taxing, along with use of a shield. Link wouldn't have the size of Conan or a power lifter, but the dude would be bulky no question. With strength comes mass. Triforce of courage ain't carrying his iron boots that's for sure.

The moment you think about item weight in Zelda, the moment you run into the problem of why the iron boots only weigh Link down when he's wearing them.

 

[Thelonelykoopa]

Key word Shield guys.
Also, muscles don't appear for holding stuff, but for the crazy stunts you do with them. Try following a Link Sword Rutine and let's see if your body stays the same.

Ok but I wasn't applying video game logic considering nobody should be using a sword like Link does. He would be a brute if we account for him carrying heavy iron boots not to mention a large assortment of head size bombs and hundreds of rupees half his size.

 

[Kalentan]

With how some have reacted, you would think the developer kicked their puppy. Seriously, some in this thread have taken quite the offense.

 

[jett]

We kinda got it already...

How is that realistic in any way shape or form?

 

[wheeplash]

Ok but I wasn't applying video game logic considering nobody should be using a sword like Link does. He would be a brute if we account for him carrying heavy iron boots not to mention a large assortment of head size bombs and hundreds of rupees half his size.

But this is a ''realistic Link'' thread so why should we be applying videogame logic?

 

[JumpCancel]

The moment you think about item weight in Zelda, the moment you run into the problem of why the iron boots only weigh Link down when he's wearing them.

It was a jab at an old Zelda non-issue. The rest of my argument is valid. We are discussing the merits of this "Realistic" Link render, and I'm of the inclination that if Link was depicted realistically his physique would mirror his lifestyle, which this rendition does not.

Spoiler

We are discussing how a fictional character would look if real when his world relies heavy on magic and the supernatural. Dude can look however he wants at the end of the day.

 

[nillah]

All In

 

[Dennis]

Finally, a Link you wanna punch in the face.

 

[Thunder Monkey]

With how some have reacted, you would think the developer kicked their puppy. Seriously, some in this thread have taken quite the offense.

Personally, I'm more offended by this than that time a creep on the bus ejaculated on my grandmothers back.

 

[Dugna]

It looks like Frodo and Legolas somehow had a child and it didn't turn out well.

 

[Goron2000]

The hell is wrong with some of you? Nintendo didn't just announce this model as the new Link. This is an artist's personal side project that until now has probably just been sitting in their portfolio.

This is something that someone put a lot of time into and it shows, have some modicum of respect and if you're going to shit on it at least back it up with something constructive.