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Are you excited?

Yes! Zelda hype! 127 62.87%
 
Meh... 47 23.27%
 
Worst show ever 0/10 28 13.86%
 
Total:202
FarleyMcFirefly said:

I personally think that people should stop complaining over announcements such as this.

If it is a bad show, it is not like the video game series that we know and love will all of a sudden be shit as well.

I say this is cool news. It is exciting to try new things.


You hit the nail on head. Couldn't agree more. 



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Salnax said:

For centuries, the Kingdom of Hyrule has dominated the known world. Though a quick glance of a world map suggests that the Kingdom is not much larger than any of its neighbors, the Royal Family is the world's most powerful entity, able to shape the fate of nations with a few words. Though Hyrule once controlled their neighbors with the might of their armies, led by mighty warriors and mages, the Kingdom today uses a web of commerce, industry, and diplomacy to rule the world.

And yet, all is not well in Hyrule. Though the Royal Family mantains rule of the land with a fist of iron, the Temple of Nayru controls how the people see their leaders. As a theocratic Kingdom, where the right to rule the world was granted by Nayru and her kin, Hyrule's people depend on their faith for guidance and leadership. And in turn, the Royal Family needs the Temple of Nayru to keep the populace at peace. Even when it means favoring them above all other creeds, even to the followers of Din and Farore.

Hyrule's famed Heroes of Old are no more, and their successors, the Knights of Hyrule may not be up to the challenges ahead. Although the Knights are well-equipped, fairly numerous, and have high morale, it has been lifetimes since their mettle was truly tested. During these years, the Knights have lost the benefits of experience, retain outdated tactics and practices, and severely lack the magical prowess so important in recent conflicts.

Outside of Hyrule, races and countries throughout the known world have harbored resentment to the proud and arrogant Hylians. The Goron and Zora peoples to the east, longtime allies of Hyrule, have grown weary of the Hylians' demands for more trade, more tribute, and more concessions of their birthrights. The Gorons have come to hate the sound of Hylian miners singing across mountain valleys, while the Zora are desperate to keep merchants out of their home waters, where they casually disturb wildlife and threaten the young. Ordona, a longtime vassal of the larger Hyrule, wishes to be able to worship its more earthly pantheon of deities without supervision from Nayru's priests. And though the Sheikah seem to remain loyal, who knows what secrets they have been keeping? Not to mention that even many Hylians, in places like Castle Town no less, have begun to shun their true gods, instead seeking the favor of the mysterious Majora.

Recent booms of trade and exploration have only brought more countries and peoples into a world on the edge of conflict. The Lost Woods, long considered to be a de facto boundary of the civilized world, has opened up somewhat as tribes of Kokiri, Moblins, and Deku have begun setting up city-states within the confines of the branches. These tribes have their own history of betrayal and bloodshed, between races, tribes, and families alike. Hylian merchants and industrialists expanding into the Lost Woods made allies and enemies for their own benefits, and this has come to place Hyrule at a disadvantage in the region.

The edges and empty fields of Hyrule have also seen a resurgance of many old enemies. The Stalfos, once thought to be extinct, have become a nightly threat, keeping towns locked inside for the night. The Lizalfos, despite being driven out of Hyrule after the reign of King Gustaf the Red, have been rumored to raid isolated farms for livestock. Even the Great Fairies, typically content to rule over their tiny nations, have begun to prey upon the innocent.

And yet, somehow, Hyrule's favorite enemy has remained quiet as of late. The Gerudo, former rulers of the known world, have been at war with Hyrule maor times than either group could count. Though recognized as an important figure, many Hylians have come to view Din in a poor light due to her being favored by the Gerudo. Likewise, the Gerudo barely acknowledge that Nayru had a role along with Din and Farore. In recent years though, the Gerudo have been a bit more willing to work with Hyrule, especially the Temple of Nayru. For the first time in history, embassies were made in Castle Town and Boorova, and relations are, at very least, civil. But the Gerudo are obviously hiding something. Their Bridge Fortress, despite overseeing the valley border with Hyrule, remains an enigma even to Sheikah reconaissance. There was one report of what seemed to be a large Gerudo man, but that was impossible... right?

Regardless, this is possibly one of the most difficult eras in Hyrule's history for a leader. And for Princess Zelda, the 16 year old heir of the throne left by her recently deceased father, it is only harder. Though not even old enough to call herself a Queen, Zelda must navigate her way through the dangerous maze of Hylian politics, where being betrayed by your closest allies is considered a bad way to start the day.

And meanwhile, in a dusty fortress by a valley, a demon schemes...

 

I can dream.

Let me know if you ever continue the story



RealGamingExpert said:

Borrowing heavily from the premise of The Legend of Zelda games, the report says Netflix series is based on a boy named Link who must rescue Princess Zelda and save the land of Hyrule.

Wow is it even Zelda?



WTF?

Don't know if I should be hyped or not, considering the previous itinerations of Zelda Cartoons. Also, with all those Monsters in the Zelda Universe Live Action seems inaproppriate for a show like this.

On the other hand, if someone like Joss Whedon would direct this... although that would make me fear for the cast's survival rate ;)



don't see this happening. If Nintendo was going to do a jump into other entertainment mediums, knowing how controlling they are over there material and IPs I see no way that they would give it to Netflix to make a series. I'm betting false rumor



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If they do it right, why not? I've realized that Nintendo lately is trying everything they can to make Zelda bigger and bigger, so this could be just another move.



Bet with Teeqoz for 2 weeks of avatar and sig control that Super Mario Odyssey would ship more than 7m on its first 2 months. The game shipped 9.07m, so I won

uh oh, I wonder how this will go..



nice

It could be good, could be bad. I will need to see footage before I state my opinion.



nice

t3mporary_126 said:
Salnax said:

For centuries, the Kingdom of Hyrule has dominated the known world. Though a quick glance of a world map suggests that the Kingdom is not much larger than any of its neighbors, the Royal Family is the world's most powerful entity, able to shape the fate of nations with a few words. Though Hyrule once controlled their neighbors with the might of their armies, led by mighty warriors and mages, the Kingdom today uses a web of commerce, industry, and diplomacy to rule the world.

And yet, all is not well in Hyrule. Though the Royal Family mantains rule of the land with a fist of iron, the Temple of Nayru controls how the people see their leaders. As a theocratic Kingdom, where the right to rule the world was granted by Nayru and her kin, Hyrule's people depend on their faith for guidance and leadership. And in turn, the Royal Family needs the Temple of Nayru to keep the populace at peace. Even when it means favoring them above all other creeds, even to the followers of Din and Farore.

Hyrule's famed Heroes of Old are no more, and their successors, the Knights of Hyrule may not be up to the challenges ahead. Although the Knights are well-equipped, fairly numerous, and have high morale, it has been lifetimes since their mettle was truly tested. During these years, the Knights have lost the benefits of experience, retain outdated tactics and practices, and severely lack the magical prowess so important in recent conflicts.

Outside of Hyrule, races and countries throughout the known world have harbored resentment to the proud and arrogant Hylians. The Goron and Zora peoples to the east, longtime allies of Hyrule, have grown weary of the Hylians' demands for more trade, more tribute, and more concessions of their birthrights. The Gorons have come to hate the sound of Hylian miners singing across mountain valleys, while the Zora are desperate to keep merchants out of their home waters, where they casually disturb wildlife and threaten the young. Ordona, a longtime vassal of the larger Hyrule, wishes to be able to worship its more earthly pantheon of deities without supervision from Nayru's priests. And though the Sheikah seem to remain loyal, who knows what secrets they have been keeping? Not to mention that even many Hylians, in places like Castle Town no less, have begun to shun their true gods, instead seeking the favor of the mysterious Majora.

Recent booms of trade and exploration have only brought more countries and peoples into a world on the edge of conflict. The Lost Woods, long considered to be a de facto boundary of the civilized world, has opened up somewhat as tribes of Kokiri, Moblins, and Deku have begun setting up city-states within the confines of the branches. These tribes have their own history of betrayal and bloodshed, between races, tribes, and families alike. Hylian merchants and industrialists expanding into the Lost Woods made allies and enemies for their own benefits, and this has come to place Hyrule at a disadvantage in the region.

The edges and empty fields of Hyrule have also seen a resurgance of many old enemies. The Stalfos, once thought to be extinct, have become a nightly threat, keeping towns locked inside for the night. The Lizalfos, despite being driven out of Hyrule after the reign of King Gustaf the Red, have been rumored to raid isolated farms for livestock. Even the Great Fairies, typically content to rule over their tiny nations, have begun to prey upon the innocent.

And yet, somehow, Hyrule's favorite enemy has remained quiet as of late. The Gerudo, former rulers of the known world, have been at war with Hyrule maor times than either group could count. Though recognized as an important figure, many Hylians have come to view Din in a poor light due to her being favored by the Gerudo. Likewise, the Gerudo barely acknowledge that Nayru had a role along with Din and Farore. In recent years though, the Gerudo have been a bit more willing to work with Hyrule, especially the Temple of Nayru. For the first time in history, embassies were made in Castle Town and Boorova, and relations are, at very least, civil. But the Gerudo are obviously hiding something. Their Bridge Fortress, despite overseeing the valley border with Hyrule, remains an enigma even to Sheikah reconaissance. There was one report of what seemed to be a large Gerudo man, but that was impossible... right?

Regardless, this is possibly one of the most difficult eras in Hyrule's history for a leader. And for Princess Zelda, the 16 year old heir of the throne left by her recently deceased father, it is only harder. Though not even old enough to call herself a Queen, Zelda must navigate her way through the dangerous maze of Hylian politics, where being betrayed by your closest allies is considered a bad way to start the day.

And meanwhile, in a dusty fortress by a valley, a demon schemes...

 

I can dream.

Let me know if you ever continue the story

Seconded!



Skullwaker said:

Finally someone with optimism. People shouldn't be so quick to write this off; it does have a chance of being good on its own.


Pessimism is cool.