Zelda Idea

I think we should have at the start of a new zelda game where we get to play as zelda for a short bit then go on to playing as link. (like on starfox adventures when you get to use crystal)

Post what you think

I always thought it would be neat to play as different characters, like an alternation between Zelda and Link, Link using his weapons and strength to save Hyrule, as where Zelda uses her magic and wisdom to solve puzzles and deafeat enemies, etc...

Yes, several characters would be great--I've always thought that Zelda would have been good, even if it was only for some parts of the game.

For example, let's say that this example was applied to TOoT: Starting off as Link- Saria could help you out, then you're back as Link on his own again, then say, another character relevant to the situation could help you out in the next area. Think like when you're with Princess Ruto in Jabu-Jabu, only more interactive.

I wouldn't be suprised if someone thinks this idea stinks--My ideas aren't good and are few and far between. ^-^

Ehh...or not.

Playing as Zelda would be incredibly stupid. What are you supposed to do with her? Act slutty and see how many boys you can screw before time runs out?

Link is the sole thing that makes Zelda, Zelda.

Hmm.. you could sneak around as her. Do some of the fancy telekenetic stuff, or whatever. It's just fun, and I think that is a great idea, multiple characters that can be used are aloways great in games.

And Kazan, you don;t have to be so single minded about it, it would probably only be for about 5 or 7 minutes as Zelda, then back to Link.

I HATE the idea, no offense to you but I agree with Kazan, its completely hinders the game. What makes zelda, zelda is link and it should stay that way. I never want to play as a different person in a zelda, Ninetendo might lose me if they did that.

Well, in a way they have already let you play as different characters. Look at Majoras Mask. All the transformations, though still classed as Link, are basicly different characters. And in Wind Waker, you can use the Wind Waker to lay as two different characters, Medli and that little Korok guy. And as far as I can tell, neither of these games have turned people of zelda for allowing them to breifly play as different characters.

Originally posted by Kazan
Ehh...or not.

Playing as Zelda would be incredibly stupid. What are you supposed to do with her? Act slutty and see how many boys you can screw before time runs out?

Link is the sole thing that makes Zelda, Zelda.

I see. So all the Sages, Ganondorf, all the races and Zelda don't count then. There would be no game to play if these characters were not counted.

And I don't appreciate the way you imply that Zelda (maybe girls in general) act like whores. I love everything about the Zelda games-not just Link.

Also, Zelda helped Link on TOoT and TWW. How could Link have imprisoned Ganondorf in the Sacred Realm had Zelda not called on the Sages? How could he have got a proper hit in on Ganondorf had Zelda not been there to use the light arrows?

And I never meant to play solely as Zelda or anyone other than Link throughout the game. I just think that a few short-playable experiences with character ALONGSIDE Link, not instead of, will add something interesting to the series. But really, you would still be Link all the time.

No, I'm not saying all the sages, Ganondorf, the races, and Zelda don't count. They do count, but PLAYING as Link makes the game. What would Zelda be if there wasn't a Small Hero Clad in Green?

About the slut comment, it's just like saying there is nothing you can do with her. What would you be able to do as Zelda? Breed Cows? Pick out an outfit? I can't think of anything to do, unless Zelda was posessed, and went out of control, wreaking havoc across Hyrule, still wouldn't be any good.

The only way I think that would work out, is if Zelda and Link joined in a co-op effort, like the final boss fight in WW. No use being Zelda, but rather have you follow you around, that would be interesting, but also annoying, it's like when you have to carry Ruto in OoT, and Medli and Makar in WW, it gets annoying.

Things that Zelda could do:
1.Sneak around the castle to find some information that may help Link on his quest.
2. Be able to go to the sacred realm and back at will.
3. Communicate with the goddesses (her telepathy and long ears help her out that way)
4. Transform as Shiek, Tetra, or any other secret identity (I was thinking she could transform herself into a huge Dove...I dunno...haven't put much thought into it)
5. Use the triforce of wisdom
6. Help fight off enemies with her magic (I always imagined Zelda fighting with a staff [possibly the staff of Byrna to protect her...and to bash some skulls], a bow and arrow, daggers, or a small crossbow that is placed on her wrist)
7. Probably the three spells work differently on her than Link.
Din's Fire would be Telekinetic Power ....sorta like "the Force" in Star Wars
Nayru's Love would be to heal people and things
Ferore's Wind would be her way to communicate (telepathically) with others
and a new spell for her:
The Essence of Wisdom: it could be the spell to open up the sacred realm
8. She could go into the Sacred Realm to make sure everything is underway for Ganon's arrival so he can't escape this time (we know he will for future games but, this is only for the plot)
9. Summon the spirits of the previous Zeldas to aid her on her travels and rid Ganon and his evil ways.

The game always show Zelda as the "Princess in distress". I think that needs to be changed. I think that Zelda should be as powerful (or close to it) as Gandolf from tLotR. We always see Zelda being kidnapped by Ganon....but we don't know if she went down with a fight. I'd like to see a Zelda duking it out with Ganon and his minions. Some of you may think "if Zelda fights Ganon, she has to fail because there would be no reason for Link"....not true. If the case would be that this new Zelda is the child of a Queen Zelda ( descendant of the Wise sages) and King Link (descendant of the Hylian Knights) then we will have a charactor that has the Triforce essesances of Wisdom and Courage as she fights off Ganondorf.

The only reason why i would want to play as Zelda is if you were able to use the Light arrows.
Playing Ganondorf though, might be entertaining ,weird , but entertaining.....

I would like to point out that this very idea happens in WW, just not to a very big extent.

I would guess, that since it was in WW, they will probably include such a thing in WW2, perhaps to a greater extent.