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[Joqu]

I would if I could afford it. If Neir Automata wasn't coming out I'd do it.

Yeah, like I said I'm really tempted, but my poor wallet could use some mercy. I'm def getting Nier too.

 

[ekim]

I'd just play blind and play it how you feel it. You'll learn all of this in time.

If it bothers you though, here's the low down on items:

Spoiler

There is no vendor trash. Every single item has a use.

However in the early game rupees are far more valuable than items so don't be afraid to sell tons of stuff. It's plentiful. Keep a few of each item if you can for the future.

The exception is anything marked 'Ancient X'. You'll want to hold onto these. And the ores are what you should sell as they are very valuable and you don't get a chance to use them for a long, long time depending on where you end up going. Ores are nowhere near as rare as you might think.

Buying a new set of kit from the ores you sell can help hugely in the early game.

EDIT: Also don't be afraid to spend rupees on arrows. You always want to have at least 10 arrows or so on you, they're tremendously helpful and when you get caught without them it's a real pain in the ass. Very hard to find in the wild, too.

Just read the first sentence. That's enough.
Thanks though.

Btw: any way to see how long I played?

 

[Feltrol]

The day has finally come... <3

 

[Robiin]

Yeah, seeing that as well.

was like this because my browser was zoomed in. Can't read for shit on GAF if I don't zoom to 150% on my 17'' 1080p laptop, so I always have it zoomed. But it fucks with the OP for sure.

 

[Effect]

Excellent opening post!

 

[McBryBry]

Weird question but any idea on the charge level out of the box? I want to get home from the midnight launch and play until its work time.

 

[The Xtortionist]

Have the reports of the day 1 Switch patch fixing framerate been corroborated by more sources?

Anyone?

 

[Little Mons†er]

The day has finally come... <3

Yes it has sis!

Now let's dance and celebrate talent!

 

[sanstesy]

Anyone?

It's wishful thinking until we have solid proof.

 

[The Xtortionist]

It's wishful thinking until we have solid proof.

Right, I didn't know if more people were reporting it.

 

[Übermatik]

Thank-you non-NeoGfy users for pointing out that the gifs didn't loop! Everything should be foxed now

Okay NOW I'm going to bed...

 

[Galang]

Wow beautiful OP!

 

[AmyS]

Have the reports of the day 1 Switch patch fixing framerate been corroborated by more sources?

Anyone?

I wanna know about this too.

 

[Firemind]

Thank-you non-NeoGfy users for pointing out that the gifs didn't loop! Everything should be foxed now

Okay NOW I'm going to bed...

Man I wish I could fall asleep. Probably going to avoid the OT for a while though after I get my hands on.

 

[GinoFelino]

Shut up and take my rupees

 

[Mandelbo]

It's surreal a new console and Zelda game are out tomorrow. I still can't quite believe it.

I know right? It's sort of just hit me that tomorrow all the waiting'll be over and a new era of Nintendo will start.

What a way to kick it off though!

 

[DeuceGamer]

Hope the Retails Gods let me get a Pro Controller tomorrow at 5AM when walmart opens.

I went to pay off my preorder and GS had extra. May be a sign that there are extra available and if Wal Mart doesn't have it may be worth checking GS.

 

[FreedomFighter]

OT really should've went with "98 all over again" suggested in the review thread.

We up in this bitch. BestBuy shipped mine so I should have my Switch by tomorrow after work.

 

[CharminUltra]

Shut up and take my rupees

So that's what this says.

 

[ZeroMax]

Amazing job on the OP! I can hardly contain my excitement!

 

[GinoFelino]

So that's what this says.

Edit: I'm an idiot

 

[Rizzi]

Nopenopenope

 

[Neptonic]

Woah is that a real language or what

Is it a play on a Zelda language thing?

Link only talks in yells and grunts when he rolls

 

[GinoFelino]

Link only talks in yells and grunts when he rolls

Oh fuck now I get it

I need to get some sleep

 

[Xbro]

Nopenopenope

If you kill a couple of them they will fly away.

 

[Mr. Tibbs]

Yay, it finally arrived!

 

[Chaos17]

what the...

Spoiler

Discovered second village, new mechanics/upgrade I fell in love again.

 

[ekim]

When do I learn the shield boarding sliding thing? Or did I just miss how to do this?

 

[TheMan]

Man, always jealous of people who get to play early.

 

[spyroflame0487]

Without spoilering, do we know yet where BOTW falls on the Zelda timeline?

And, Is there any way to upgrade Wolf Link that anyone has found yet? Im about to go do the trial thing in TPHD and I know to get to 20 hearts but...can you upgrade it in BOTW at all?

 

[correojon]

Pre-loading? If so what region and on Switch or Wii U?

EU, it's the 3rd already here. Downloading for WiiU. Sorry if I gave you false hopes

 

[Chaos17]

When do I learn the shield boarding sliding thing? Or did I just miss how to do this?

Jump+parry

 

[Xbro]

When do I learn the shield boarding sliding thing? Or did I just miss how to do this?

It doesn't ever tell you. Press Shield+Jump+A

 

[TheGeniusArcana]

Nice OT! I wasn't very excited before, but the hype finally got to me!

 

[KaYotiX]

damn, im so excited!!!!!!

Sucks ill have to wait till tomorrow evening to play it

 

[ekim]

Jump+parry

It doesn't ever tell you. Press Shield+Jump+A

Whaaaaat. Thank you guys.

 

[TheMan]

When does this unlock online for US folks? Also, how large is the DL on Wii U?

 

[Chaos17]

When does this unlock online for US folks? Also, how large is the DL on Wii U?

Game is 10 GB
Update is 3 GB

 

[afternoon delight]

Now key art is all good and everything but is there a snow environ in this????

 

[SomTervo]

Re framerate - I've played a few hours patched and had 2-3 very minor FPS drops.

Seems super rare. I spent quite a while in the Great Plateau where it's meant to be the worst.

Now key art is all good and everything but is there a snow environ in this????

Uh. Every environment you can think of. It's a huge game.

 

[correojon]

When does this unlock online for US folks? Also, how large is the DL on Wii U?

I think it's around 11Gb (counting the game and update)

 

[Conkerkid11]

Yay, it finally arrived!

What do you mean finally? You're a day early.

 

[wanderingprostheyltite]

EU, it's the 3rd already here. Downloading for WiiU. Sorry if I gave you false hopes

It's all good, glad to see its unlocking at midnight! Read some rumors earlier it was getting pushed back glad to see that's not the case.

 

[Team Alucard]

So I have no intention of playing this game (no wii u or switch), but im somewhat intrigued by the story. Is there a synopsis/summary that I can read somewhere?

 

[TheMan]

I think it's around 11Gb (counting the game and update)

Game is 10 GB
Update is 3 GB

Thanks guys, one more question. I'm borrowing the Wii U from a friend. Can I create a separate account on the machine to buy and DL the game? He should be able to play it if I do so, correct?

 

[kuhnbeast91]

Ever since I beat Twilight Princess I have been waiting for a game like this from Nintendo. This is the next step I wanted the franchise to take and it looks like the developers have taken it even further than I could have imagined. I can't wait to start my adventure tomorrow!

 

[afternoon delight]

Uh. Every environment you can think of. It's a huge game.

I've spent this entire precursor in media blackout mode, avoided interviews, trailers, everything, didn't even plan on purchasing it until this winter with the last DLC but.... On par or at least rivaling LttP and Ocarina? Difficulty segments and enemies reminiscent of a few other series I happen to love in the JRPG realm? That shit I gotta see fucking NOW.

 

[Chaos17]

Now key art is all good and everything but is there a snow environ in this????

yes

Thanks guys, one more question. I'm borrowing the Wii U from a friend. Can I create a separate account on the machine to buy and DL the game? He should be able to play it if I do so, correct?

Good question.
Our Wii U have main account who buy games then other account on console can play them.
I don't know if you can have 2 accounts who buy games tho

 

[Esiquio]

Amazing OP. However, it is omitting the fact that you can use the Wolf Link Amiibo, which hunts for food and can attack enemies!

 

[-NeoTB1-]

I'm all in for some Zelda open-world goodness. Bring on tomorrow!