Why is it different? Because its Nintendo. Nintendo has always been about doing new things just to see how it would work. And Zelda 2 worked.

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I am no longer leader of the Humulation Army, as I am gone. For admittance into the Army, please check PM Hombre de Mundo, the new leader.
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I have gone on my Mission! I won't be able to chat here for 2 years, so don't PM me! It will just be wasted bandwith... Look forward to seeing you all when I get back!