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[Rehynn]

Did you know...

... that Din's Fire is capable of evaporating Morpha's tentacles?
... that Hena will begin to scratch herself after Link looks at the picture of the fisherman from Ocarina of Time?
... that the arch at the entrance to Romani Ranch reads (when translated from Japanese) "Welcome to Kakariko Village"?

I did not know that. So they just recycled the Kakariko sign from Ocarina.

 

[markot]

Wii U upscaling wii games would be so awesome ^_^ They look so good on Dolphin.

TWW is such a pretty game too >.< I would looooooooooooove a new cell shaded game from Nintendo in that style, even if its not Zelda, its just so damn pretty and awesome.

 

[Dr.Hadji]

Haters will tell you that the DS games are too easy and they're for babbies etc., but don't you believe them. Spirit Tracks is wonderful.

My brother in arms. I'll defend the best parts of ST to the grave. That and I think Phantom Hourglass has a great story or I should say a great underlying theme that people overlook.

 

[mdtauk]

Spirit Tracks was one of the best Zelda games. I love the controls, and whilst I am not a huge fan of vehicle traversal, the character moments with Zelda, and the rest of the game more than makes up for it.

Phantom Hourglass brought us Linebeck and the Ocean King's music, so we can give it a pass!

 

[senador]

Even thought the Wii isn't an HD system, it's very clear that Nintendo built several of their Wii games with future HD emulation in mind. So unlike a game like Metroid Prime, which was designed very carefully around the specific hardware of the GameCube and takes quite a bit of work to emulate properly in a higher resolution, most of the more recent Wii games look really good in HD.

I can't wait to see Skyward Sword in Dolphin.

That's the thing I don't understand. The assets were clearly made with HD in mind. Perhaps the artists just couldn't bare to have low res originals? Nah, its almost like they planned to do something in the future. I get so bummed that I only get 480p out of the Wii. Meh.

Take my assumption that the Wii U might have an easier time rendering Wii games in HD with a handful of salt, as I cant say for sure. All you gotta do is take one look at the PS2 games now on PSN to see how difficult emulation can be.

Backwards compatibility and especially improved rendering is one of those things that I wouldn't put too much stock in for new platforms, simply because of the hurdles the hardware needs to jump to get it right. After all, the original PS3 models had to contain separate processing units (as far as I'm aware) just to be backwards compatible with the PS2, hence their removal for a price drop.

Yeah, I am taking it with a grain of salt for sure. I've lowered my expectations of the Wii U doing this. I still wish and hope it will, but its more of a pipe dream now.

Thanks for the info guys.

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I just finished the tear hunt in Lanayru. Wow that was the biggest chore ever. Some parts of this game are a lot of fun were others are so lame. BIG WTF at the dark and creepy cutscene after finding the last tear. That didn't make much sense to me.

 

[SecretMoblin]

I just finished the tear hunt in Lanayru. Wow that was the biggest chore ever. Some parts of this game are a lot of fun were others are so lame. BIG WTF at the dark and creepy cutscene after finding the last tear. That didn't make much sense to me.

The fun/lame ratio improves as the game goes on, I think. If we're talking about the 3D Zeldas, the last few hours of TP are probably only topped by the final act of Majora's Mask.

 

[senador]

The fun/lame ratio improves as the game goes on, I think. If we're talking about the 3D Zeldas, the last few hours of TP are probably only topped by the final act of Majora's Mask.

Good to know. Lakebed Temple is next which sounds fun. I assume starting now the game gets better.

 

[EatChildren]

There are only three Tears of Light quests, so you're done with those now. The pacing of the game improves significantly from here.

 

[Hypatia]

I got another painting. I'm really pleased with this one.

Fantastic use of colour. Love the pose and expression too Is that your usual style? 'Cause if so I wanna see more.

Spirit Tracks was one of the best Zelda games. I love the controls, and whilst I am not a huge fan of vehicle traversal, the character moments with Zelda, and the rest of the game more than makes up for it.

Phantom Hourglass brought us Linebeck and the Ocean King's music, so we can give it a pass!

I actually liked Phantom Hourglass. I mean it's really flawed and the Ocean Kings temple was tedious after the first few times but I still played through the entire thing in like 2-3 sittings. But yeah, Spirit Tracks was definitely a huge improvement.

And as much as I love the DS Zeldas controls I'd still like another Handheld Zelda that controlled more like the Gameboy Zeldas. I dont see why we can't have both styles.


Also I think we'll be really lucky if the Wii U upscales Wii games better than your average TV and rendering at a higher resolution seems incredibly unlikely to me. Would love to be wrong though.

 

[TheCongressman1]

Fantastic use of colour. Love the pose and expression too Is that your usual style? 'Cause if so I wanna see more.

Thank you! Yeah, it's my style at the moment. I've been experimenting for a while, but I think I've found it. I should have some new stuff up soon.

Well, I suggested "blue reflected light" in the shading in an earlier post. Was that it? If so, I'm glad you took my advice.

The blue does really work well contrasting with the warm tones of the brick/sand. I think my favorite details would be how poofy/wrinkly you made his pilot pants look and the smoke - just enhances the sense of movement. Excellently done.

Keep 'em coming!

Ah, yes, it was you. Thank you, and I will!

I like how unsure of himself you painted him. Like, "Uh, there's probably not a pit full of spikes at the bottom of this thing, right?" Most Links (not all of them, however) have struck me as such: obviously brave but not to the point where they don't have moments of "oh fuck".

I agree. I like portraying the natural side of people. No one looks fearless all the time... Except for maybe space marines.

 

[Kjellson]

Man this is literally gonna be the worst six weeks of my life.

 

[IceDoesntHelp]

Just started to play Wind Waker for the first time in years. God damn, its gorgeous. Just beat Forsaken Fortress. Time to meet the King of

Spoiler

Hyrule

Red Lions.

 

[shadyspace]

Just started to play Wind Waker for the first time in years. God damn, its gorgeous. Just beat Forsaken Fortress. Time to meet the King of

Spoiler

Hyrule

Red Lions.

Just beat the Forbidden Woods myself. After picking up the deku leaf and boomerang it got me thinking that WW has got to have my favorite suite of items of any Zelda.

 

[SecretMoblin]

Just beat the Forbidden Woods myself. After picking up the deku leaf and boomerang it got me thinking that WW has got to have my favorite suite of items of any Zelda.

I think I agree with this.

Worst items? Minish Cap, no contest.

 

[markot]

I think I agree with this.

Worst items? Minish Cap, no contest.

Screw you, it had the cape and stuff!

 

[SecretMoblin]

Screw you, it had the cape and stuff!

 

[Anth0ny]

Do masks count? If so, MM has the best items by far.

But WWs are awesum too

 

[Professor Beef]

Stone Mask is the

 

[IceDoesntHelp]

Do masks count? If so, MM has the best items by far.

But WWs are awesum too

We wanna talk about the best of now? Okay.
Wind Waker has the best items, soundtrack, animation, graphics and combat system (of all games released so far).

 

[Dr.Hadji]

We wanna talk about the best of now? Okay.
Wind Waker has the best items, soundtrack, animation, graphics and combat system (of all games released so far).

These belong to Spirit Tracks.

 

[IceDoesntHelp]

These belong to Spirit Tracks.

Haven't played Spirit Tracks, so I wouldn't know.

EDIT: So there I was playing Wind Waker, and those annoying Peahats come by, I accidently grappled it and it gave me a gold feather. I never knew that before. It blew my mind.

 

[Chet Rippo]

I don't normally share my WIPs, but what the hell. Gotta show this thread some love.

Here's a sketch of what I've been working on for this thread. This should give you an idea of what I'm planing. Due to school and the fact I work really slow, don't expect me to be done anytime soon. It's a work in progress so feed back would be appreciated.

 

[IceDoesntHelp]

I don't normally share my WIPs, but what the hell. Gotta show this thread some love.

Here's a sketch of what I've been working on for this thread. This should give you an idea of what I'm planing. Due to school and the fact I work really slow, don't expect me to be done anytime soon. It's a work in progress so feed back would be appreciated.

Looks fantastic. But...but wheres SS link ;_;

 

[Anth0ny]

We wanna talk about the best of now? Okay.
Wind Waker has the best items, soundtrack, animation, graphics and combat system (of all games released so far).

Items: Majora's Mask
Soundtrack: OOT (but every game is fucking godlike)
Animation: Wind Waker (obvs)
Graphics: Wind Waker (obvs)
Combat system: Wind Waker I guess. Skyward is going to top it almost certainly.

I'll add a couple:

Dungeons: Majora's Mask (TP SO CLOSE)
Overworld: Majora's Mask
Best game with Majora in the title: Majora's Mask
Best game that takes place in Termina: Majora's Mask
Best Zelda game: Majora's Mask (the stats don't lie!)

 

[Professor Beef]

Items: Majora's Mask
Soundtrack: OOT (but every game is fucking godlike)
Animation: Wind Waker (obvs)
Graphics: Wind Waker (obvs)
Combat system: Wind Waker I guess. Skyward is going to top it almost certainly.

I'll add a couple:

Dungeons: Majora's Mask (TP SO CLOSE)
Overworld: Majora's Mask
Best game with Majora in the title: Majora's Mask
Best game that takes place in Termina: Majora's Mask
Best Zelda game: Majora's Mask (the stats don't lie!)

*takes Stone Mask off*

And that's why Majora's Mask has the most satisfying ending in the series.

 

[IceDoesntHelp]

Items: Majora's Mask
Soundtrack: OOT (but every game is fucking godlike)
Animation: Wind Waker (obvs)
Graphics: Wind Waker (obvs)
Combat system: Wind Waker I guess. Skyward is going to top it almost certainly.

I'll add a couple:

Dungeons: Majora's Mask (TP SO CLOSE)
Overworld: Majora's Mask
Best game with Majora in the title: Majora's Mask
Best game that takes place in Termina: Majora's Mask
Best Zelda game: Majora's Mask (the stats don't lie!)

Dungeons: Twilight Princess
Overworld: Wind Waker (sue me)
3D Zelda: Wind Waker
2D Zelda: A Link to the Past

 

[Flare]

I don't normally share my WIPs, but what the hell. Gotta show this thread some love.
http://i.imgur.com/IjtLv.png[IMG]
Here's a sketch of what I've been working on for this thread. This should give you an idea of what I'm planing. Due to school and the fact I work really slow, don't expect me to be done anytime soon. It's a work in progress so feed back would be appreciated.[/QUOTE]

You people and your drawing skills. Can't say I have the right to critique here.

 

[SecretMoblin]

Dungeons: Twilight Princess
Overworld: Wind Waker (sue me)
3D Zelda: Wind Waker
2D Zelda: A Link to the Past

*prepares paperwork, calls a lawyer*

 

[IceDoesntHelp]

So basically done playing Wind Waker for the night, got to Jabun. Also, doing a 3 heart run, a first for me.

 

[ThatObviousUser]

Just beat the Forbidden Woods myself. After picking up the deku leaf and boomerang it got me thinking that WW has got to have my favorite suite of items of any Zelda.

Dude, nothing will ever beat Double Clawshots and the Spinner.

 

[Mumei]

Items: Majora's Mask
Soundtrack: OOT (but every game is fucking godlike)
Animation: Wind Waker (obvs)
Graphics: Wind Waker (obvs)
Combat system: Wind Waker I guess. Skyward is going to top it almost certainly.

I'll add a couple:

Dungeons: Majora's Mask (TP SO CLOSE)
Overworld: Majora's Mask
Best game with Majora in the title: Majora's Mask
Best game that takes place in Termina: Majora's Mask
Best Zelda game: Majora's Mask (the stats don't lie!)

I like you.

 

[shadyspace]

Dude, nothing will ever beat Double Clawshots and the Spinner.

Double Clawshots did indeed rock. Glad to see them coming back for SS. The Spinner I could take or leave. Without a rail it slowed down way too quickly.

 

[Professor Beef]

*prepares paperwork, calls a lawyer*

I hope you're prepared to lose. Wind Waker truly has the best and most vibrant overworld.

I needn't say anything else.

As for the Spinner, I will only accept it as a good item if Nintendo made a Tony Hawk-type game with nothing but Spinners and Nintendo characters.

 

[SecretMoblin]

As for the Spinner, I will only accept it as a good item if Nintendo made a Tony Hawk-type game with nothing but Spinners and Nintendo characters.

Link's Air Ride?

 

[Anth0ny]

Dude, nothing will ever beat Double Clawshots and the Spinner.

I agree.

But only with the help of Action Replay

 

[Professor Beef]

Link's Air Ride?

Less downhill shit, more THPS3 amazingness.

 

[Chet Rippo]

Looks fantastic. But...but wheres SS link ;_;

Well, might as well show you the rest of the Links too.

Just ignore the fact that PH Link seems to just be floating there, and stabbing AoL Link in the chest. I done goofed. Good thing computers can fix this problem.

Can you guess which color is which?

 

[ThatObviousUser]

Wow, your sketches are awesome Chet! I liked your Pokemon fanarts, but I guess I don't really prefer the gradient style shading you put on the final thing...

 

[Chet Rippo]

Wow, your sketches are awesome Chet! I liked your Pokemon fanarts, but I guess I don't really prefer the gradient style shading you put on the final thing...

This cuts me deep.
But no seriously, I can see why some might not like it. Thanks for the complement.

Spoiler

I just realized that you can totally see what I drew on the next page in my four swords pic. ha ha

 

[Unicorn]

Just beat the Forbidden Woods myself. After picking up the deku leaf and boomerang it got me thinking that WW has got to have my favorite suite of items of any Zelda.

the lasso hook claw was so cool.

Fuck, now I have an urge to play WW. Just finished Arkahm Asylum, so I was hoping I'd be done with back-tracking games

 

[Mistle]

Spoiler

I just realized that you can totally see what I drew on the next page in my four swords pic. ha ha

Lucky it's sfw Zelda

 

[Nuclear Muffin]

Can you guess which color is which?

Flat on the Ground - Purple
Jumping above all - Red
In the back - Blue
Looking to the right - Green

AMIRIGHT?

 

[Nocturnowl]

Nice work up there Chet, I can now recover from some twisted individual denouncing the awesomeness of Minish Cap items

 

[Rikkun]

Ah there you are, I didn't realize it was friday.

Yesterday I started replaying TP.. I'm at the Forest Temple and.. meh.

Then I went to a friend's house and brought with me FSA, finally we managed to play some co-op Zelda... Great fun and top-notch looking.

But Nintendo, I'll wait for your HD rereleases. I know they'll come, maybe in 15 years but they'll come.

 

[shadyspace]

I wonder if they'll ever make a Zelda where Link's killed off, even if it's just implied. Considering the unique nature of the series' characters they could get away with it easier than just about anyone else.

 

[Hypatia]

It's a work in progress so feed back would be appreciated.

This is really good, looks fantastic. I love how they all look in style for each game and how well they flow together. I hope you colour it because it deserves more than black and white

It terms of critique though... I'd say LTTP Link has an odd looking neck; I'd move the head forward a touch. Also his left arm looks a little mishappen... I'd try moving up the elbow.

I'd move WW Link's left arm up a touch.. except then it'd be largely hidden by the cap so I'd probably curve it so you could still see the whole thing.

TP Link's torso looks too flat to me; I'd extend the line defining his left side back a bit and move the belt buckle more to the left side of the picture, which should enlarge the belt... His legs also looks far too short from what I can tell. The top of his head also looks a little flat so I'd enlarge the forehead or possibly just move the cap over to the left of the paper so his head looked larger.

OoT Link needs his right eye higher and I'd alter the perspective of the shield because right now it looks like it's facing the side. I'd also move his right foot back a bit.

MC Link's sword looks a bit bent and his left leg looks thinner than the right.

But otherwise, fantastic job! And now your art's really gotten me in the mood for drawing....

Awesome Image

That is so damn cool.

 

[Anth0ny]

this thread needs to be more active. The Skyward Sword spoilers are getting out of control. It seems like new vids/screens come out every day now. I'm on a media blackout, so this thread is all I have left ; _ ;

 

[Electivirus]

Fuck off, Lakebed Temple.

 

[MalpercioGoC]

I've finally gotten around to playing Spirit Tracks.

I must say, it starts a little slow - I thought it took way too long to get the freight car when NPCs were complaining and asking for freight to be transported since the beginning of the game.

The overworld/train parts are pretty boring, but I really enjoy the dungeons, and the Tower is nice and challenging.

Overall, not too bad of a game.

 

[Meikiyou]

Post as well some fanarts =3

and a cockeyed SS link =L