Would you mind not playing as Link?

I wouldn't.

I actually hope the next Zelda game does not star Link. The next Zelda should either

1. You do not play as Link, but it still takes place in Hyrule, and has Princess Zelda and such

2. You do play as Link, but it takes place in a totally different land with pretty much no carried over characters besides Link (Would presumably use TP Link)

What do you think?

No Zelda stars Link, it stars YOU. If you name him Link then that is your problem.

Originally Posted by Gudder Snype

No Zelda stars Link, it stars YOU. If you name him Link then that is your problem.

I guess you could put it that way but the canon is that you're playing as Link.

I wouldn't really care who I was playing as as long as the game was good. I would prefer playing as Link but I wouldn't refuse to buy the game or something if it didn't have Link in it. Every different Zelda game feels like playing as someone else anyway (apart from some of the direct sequels which star the same Link).

Personally I think that taking a break from Link would be a good idea. While I love Link, seeing another hero could bring new life to the series and revitalize it's worn formula.

My two cents anyways.

I'd like to see a game that expanded on the back story of Fierce Deity, that way you wouldn't be playing as Link, but it'd still feel like a Zelda game, as he'd resemble Link.

I wouldn't mind.

If the game is good, then I'm happy. Besides, any boy can be Link right? You choose to name him Link in the beginning.

Honestly I wouldn't mind and I also wouldn't mind not seeing Zelda again either. Both are pretty tired characters.

I have to have and be link!

I'm all for taking the series in unexpected directions, but I'd prefer it if they kept Link. I mean, they can change his appearance, but to get rid of him entirely wouldn't be the best of moves.

I'd still play it, though.

I want Link to be in the game, but look slightly different than other Links in previous games.

Just playing as other charecters a little bit is okay like in wind waker.

I think a game without Link wouldn't be so good, but if I could play with another character in some part of the game would be nice.

I'd rather he got a makeover to make him look more battle-ready. I hate his hat, (yes, I know, I should be stoned), but I do! It's such an impractical object.

Originally Posted by Veronox

I'd rather he got a makeover to make him look more battle-ready. I hate his hat, (yes, I know, I should be stoned), but I do! It's such an impractical object.

how is it impractical? i don't get why it doesn't fall off, even when he is upside down. is it glued to his head or something?

I'd be happy to see a radical change in Zelda games. Although I like the Link character, I think a game where we play as Zelda is something that could be completely innovative in terms of Zelda games, and something I'd like to see. After all, the franchise is called The Legend of Zelda. Plus, I'm a girl, it'd be nice to play as one for once. But if it was someone completely knew who none of us had any background story for, or any kind of attachment with, I don't think it would work.

There are been brief moments where you don't play as Link, when you are Kafei in Majora's Mask, and that worked well. But I wouldn't want to see someone completely new in there.

I would be happy if they introuduced another main character other than Link. One with a real personality (they almost did that in WW). I'd like to see a hero that isn't necesairly the "chosen one".

So yeah, I would be happy if they introduced another main hero.

I said very upset. Although I would still buy the game but I would be more than just a little upset. Link makes Zelda Zelda. He's an awesome guy that we have all grown to love and I think it would be a mistake to take him out.

Originally Posted by Gudder Snype

No Zelda stars Link, it stars YOU. If you name him Link then that is your problem.

That's actually true. Really, there is only 1 Link, and that is the Hero Of Time from OoT. The rest of the hero's yu be in other Zeldas here of this legend known as the Hero Of Time, but they're not actually the true Link.

I wouldn't mind at all. In fact, I'd love to see that. This is one of the changes I'd like to see.
I mean, really, Link is an iconic character, but I do not enjoy playing as an almost lifeless character that I can't relate to in almost any way. Link is supposed to be the player, but I don't see how that works because I find myself relating to many other characters besides Link who, IMO, is so lifeless and obedient. The most emotional and vivid Link was the one from Wind Waker, IMO. But he doesn't live up to the characters I relate to and love.

Originally Posted by IGNIS

I wouldn't mind at all. In fact, I'd love to see that. This is one of the changes I'd like to see.
I mean, really, Link is an iconic character, but I do not enjoy playing as an almost lifeless character that I can't relate to in almost any way. Link is supposed to be the player, but I don't see how that works because I find myself relating to many other characters besides Link who, IMO, is so lifeless and obedient. The most emotional and vivid Link was the one from Wind Waker, IMO. But he doesn't live up to the characters I relate to and love.

Hmm, I agree. I think a big reason why Link's character is so... lifeless, is because he rarely ever talks. The things you say can be a big giveaway to your personality, and since Link rarely talks, there isn't much there. I agree with the WW statement - even though he doesn't say much, his exaggerated facial expressions say it all, really.