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[Alex_Mexico]

I always feel my posts don't get enough interest so I'm going to remember this is future.

I meant to say whining about a thread's existence can lead to a ban on GAF. "Bankable" was autocorrect failing on me.

 

[Interceptor]

Looking at all the latest threads and other developments in recent culture... Nintendo should absolutely embrace Captain Rainbow as a launch title for NX. ^^

 

[MrBadger]

Do you even GAF? There's a new Other M bash fest every other week blasting on Samus' portrayal and the betrayal of her character in that godforsaken game.

Yeah...the last thing this forum needs is more Other M discussion. I can't remember a Metroid thread that wasn't derailed by it at some point.

 

[hodgy100]

SO after a brief read. im confused about what this thread is discussing?

is it poking fun at those that want link to be a girl. or is it poking fun at the people that insist link needs to be a boy even though his biological sex has very little to do with the games and it would be super easy to have a gender swap option jsut to be more inclusive? or is it poking fun at nintendos shitty PR regarding the DS game?

 

[ugly]

SO after a brief read. im confused about what this thread is discussing?

is it poking fun at those that want link to be a girl. or is it poking fun at the people that insist link needs to be a boy even though his biological sex has very little to do with the games and it would be super easy to have a gender swap option jsut to be more inclusive? or is it poking fun at nintendos shitty PR regarding the DS game?

We do what Nintendon't Boiyeeee

 

[Candescence]

WELL THIS IS A THREAD EH MATES.

Though I am curious enough to want to see what the hell were in the posts that were deleted.

 

[Theonik]

WELL THIS IS A THREAD EH MATES.

Though I am curious enough to want to see what the hell were in the posts that were deleted.

Things.

 

[DaSorcerer7]

Good thing Nintendo never listens to Zelda fans.

 

[elhav]

In front of the Temple of Time there are two girls. One of them us Zelda. And another one - a docile looking girl wearing a green tunic and hat. However, it's a mistake to call her a girl. This is Link. The son of the temple's chief priest. Yes, a son. No matter how you look at him, he looks like a lovely girl but he's a guy.

"Ganon-san, hello."

He makes a quick bow to me. His voice and behaviour make him look like a female. Or maybe more feminine than a female.

But he's a guy.

Taller than Zelda, and of a very slim build.

But he's a guy.

Looks good in a green tunic.

But he's a guy.

He's holding a sword, so I'm guessing that he was in the middle of training.

But he's a guy.

It's so hot, even though it's almost evening.

But he's a guy.

The damn cicadas won't shut up.

But he's a guy.

Quoted for awesome steins gate reference

 

[gamergirly]

Good thing Nintendo never listens to Zelda fans.

True

 

[mStudios]

Good thing Nintendo never listens to Zelda fans.

This. Thank God. Last time they did was with Twilight Princess and people complained even more.

 

[NEO0MJ]

I'm surprised how long this thign has been going...and that some seem to take it serious.

 

[JB-the-Hunter]

Who's we?

 

[JetSetRadio]

She's pretty.

 

[Nikodemos]

I'm surprised how long this thign has been going...and that some seem to take it serious.

EviLore's word is law.

Spoiler

At least on NeoGAF.

 

[Candescence]

Things.

Well, can't be worse than the actual fem!Link porn I've seen. I've seen a doujin that doesn't end well.

 

[stump sock]

I'm down for chick-Link but I'd shit myself if they announced a Legend of Zelda starring, like, Zelda.

yeah, just pull an MGS2 and write Link out after the prologue

I like where this is going

 

[Amalthea]

The trick is that both Link and Zelda have each both sexual organs. They just mate with themselves to create clones. That's why there are always new Zeldas and Links and why you never see their "mothers".

Spoiler

I have no idea why I wrote this...

 

[Taruranto]

But that's Zelda in the OP.

 

[Yoshi]

No. Complaining about the point of this thread ("why are we discussing this if there's worse things to talk about?") is.

Pointing out that the critcism that is given by the thread is not justified (just assuming the person thinks it isn't) and that on top of that there is something related where it is worth complaining is bannable? This is awfully close to "every thread may only evoke positive reactions or none".

 

[koopacopa]

with great power comes great (rhymes with responsibility).

 

[MisterR]

No. Complaining about the point of this thread ("why are we discussing this if there's worse things to talk about?") is.

He wasn't really doing that. He was discussing the topic.

 

[correojon]

So now that we´ve decided that Link´s been officially a lady for the last 20 years, I think it´s time we got a male protagonist in the next Zelda. C´mon Nintendo, make Link a male!

 

[K-A-Deman]

I wasn't aware that this site had any official capacity, least of all at Nintendo...

 

[Hackworth]

I wasn't aware that this site had any official capacity, least of all at Nintendo...

Believe

 

[RipperGrim]

People thought she was a boy?

 

[Cymbal Head]

I wasn't aware that this site had any official capacity, least of all at Nintendo...

GAF Gold membership comes with a direct line to Iwata.

 

[Mihos]

I have decided everyone in this forum is a girl

There is nothing in your backstories to prevent it and most your avatars are already female.

 

[SirDavies]

Funny how nobody seems to disagree with the OP. That's what I call effective moderation.

 

[wheeplash]

In front of the Temple of Time there are two girls. One of them us Zelda. And another one - a docile looking girl wearing a green tunic and hat. However, it's a mistake to call her a girl. This is Link. The son of the temple's chief priest. Yes, a son. No matter how you look at him, he looks like a lovely girl but he's a guy.

"Ganon-san, hello."

He makes a quick bow to me. His voice and behaviour make him look like a female. Or maybe more feminine than a female.

But he's a guy.

Taller than Zelda, and of a very slim build.

But he's a guy.

Looks good in a green tunic.

But he's a guy.

He's holding a sword, so I'm guessing that he was in the middle of training.

But he's a guy.

It's so hot, even though it's almost evening.

But he's a guy.

The damn cicadas won't shut up.

But he's a guy.

HAHAHA lost my shit there, how did I not think of Steins Gate as soon as I saw this thread?

 

[zackmorris]

Really? Were doing this again?

 

[QuantumZebra]

Really? Were doing this again?

Yep get on the train or get left behind

 

[Palette Swap]

I'm pretty sure my wife decided this was a fact 15 years ago and the world didn't explode.

 

[Nikodemos]

So now that we´ve decided that Link´s been officially a lady for the last 20 years, I think it´s time we got a male protagonist in the next Zelda. C´mon Nintendo, make Link a male!

Make Link a guy.

But also make Zelda a guy. Say, Prince Zeldarion: the honest, handsome yet gentle ruler of Hyrule.

Spoiler

Who happens to have a secret crush on Link.

 

[KojiKnight]

I have decided everyone in this forum is a girl

There is nothing in your backstories to prevent it and most your avatars are already female.

I..... Am... okay with this.

 

[MrChocolate]

This. Thank God. Last time they did was with Twilight Princess and people complained even more.

Always relevant

 

[Theonik]

Always relevant

But no-one loves Wii Sport anymore!

 

[MrChocolate]

But no-one loves Wii Sport anymore!

Now it's Puzzles and Dragons Nintendo Edition

Spoiler

I prefer Wii Sports

 

[May16]

Oh hell yeah.

 

[Ivan Amiibo]

yes, put two hot Links in who are making the eyes at me and look like they wouldn't mind going at each other either

 

[Se7enSword]

There needs to be a gif of Link instead of Kamille saying "Link is a man's name" punching OP.

Spoiler

 

[-Minsc-]

Funny how nobody seems to disagree with the OP. That's what I call effective moderation.

It all depends on evilores intent. If he's being passive aggressive at Nintendo for not conforming to his idea of "equality" then I certainly disagree. If he's poking fun at everybody in a satirical fashion then I have little to no issue.

 

[Sheik]

I mean, we already knew this.

Her girlfriend likes to crossdress, too. They're perf for each other.

 

[Ninjimbo]

This. Thank God. Last time they did was with Twilight Princess and people complained even more.

Twilight Princess was great though and probably the best Zelda game. It's the best selling one too, I think. I'm not sure how that game got a reputation of being bad. It's one of the highest rated games ever.

Like seriously, why do the haters get to dictate the discussion around a game?

 

[-Horizon-]

If we get a female Link, the Zelda Cycle pretty much guarantees she will be loved and requested for years to come after the initial "hate and series ruining" period :T

 

[specdot]

In front of the Temple of Time there are two girls. One of them us Zelda. And another one - a docile looking girl wearing a green tunic and hat. However, it's a mistake to call her a girl. This is Link. The son of the temple's chief priest. Yes, a son. No matter how you look at him, he looks like a lovely girl but he's a guy.

"Ganon-san, hello."

He makes a quick bow to me. His voice and behaviour make him look like a female. Or maybe more feminine than a female.

But he's a guy.

Taller than Zelda, and of a very slim build.

But he's a guy.

Looks good in a green tunic.

But he's a guy.

He's holding a sword, so I'm guessing that he was in the middle of training.

But he's a guy.

It's so hot, even though it's almost evening.

But he's a guy.

The damn cicadas won't shut up.

But he's a guy.

Well done! You're like a mad scientist or something.

 

[Beelzebufo]

Having amale character is bad now?

I think that's exactly what he's saying, for sure. I think the Zelda series could probably use a male character for once however, I'm getting sick of Link.

 

[Maggots]

Nope

 

[weevles]

Zelda was created at time when male devs generally crafted stories based on their own male-centric view of the world. Now that times have evolved, Nintendo could very well make a game in the world of Hyrule with a female protagonist or a user selectable one with no damage to that franchise.

Nintendo is a strange target for this kind of topic though...they make games that everyone enjoys regardless of who is the avatar (Metroid, Zelda, Mario), and they feature playable female and male avatars. Peach had her own game, Samus has her own series, there's characters like Daisy and Rosalina (which both myself and my son enjoy playing as), Birdo....I'm honestly a little confused as to why we're talking about girl Link--are we advocating changing every male character into girls now just because....?

 

[BlazinAm]

Zelda was created at time when male devs generally crafted stories based on their own male-centric view of the world. Now that times have evolved, Nintendo could very well make a game in the world of Hyrule with a female protagonist or a user selectable one with no damage to that franchise.

Nintendo is a strange target for this kind of topic though...they make games that everyone enjoys regardless of who is the avatar (Metroid, Zelda, Mario), and they feature playable female and male avatars. Peach had her own game, Samus has her own series, there's characters like Daisy and Rosalina (which both myself and my son enjoy playing as), Birdo....I'm honestly a little confused as to why we're talking about girl Link--are we advocating changing every male character into girls now just because....?

Or make new adventure game with a female lead.