Who would you want for a main boss in Spirit Tracks.

The brother of Link's pet phantom.

Maybe Edward Elric~XD

Originally Posted by HAPPY MASK MAN

wth is that photo?

It's the Phantom Train from Final Fantasy VI (go play it now).

Something like it would actually be a pretty cool fit for the Spirit Tracks. In FFVI, it transported the souls of the dead to the afterlife, kinda like with the ferryman bringing the dead across the river Styx in the old mythologies.

I agree with most of everyone's opinions. I believe, since Nintendo is bringing something very different to the Zelda series, that being there is a train it would only be appropriate to include a new villain to the series.

However, this villain must have a good back story. Ganon(dorf) has been a staple villain in the series partly due to the fact that his back story is so immersive and detailed. Bellum failed as a villain due to his lack of story and complete lack of actually being interesting. If Nintendo would put the same effort in a new villain as they have with Ganondorf we could finally see an acceptable returning villain instead of some throw away "rent-a- bad guy" to cover Ganondorf's temporary leave of absence.

I don't really care who the villain is as long as he has a nice and full backstory while not being Ganondorf.
From the kinds of monsters and puzzles sighted in the promos, it looks like Bellum is likely to appear, unless the PH batch of stuff is considered the new "generic".

First off, Bellum was originally made to be Vaati. Interviews with the big wigs say, 'DS for four swords but then we decided no', so Bellum was made in Vaati's image, hence the purple and all the eyes.

Second, I'd like to see Vaati, but without the four sword I don't think it would feel right.

I don't know what I'd like to see for a main villain. I just wanna be surprised.

Originally Posted by Talhoffer

First off, bellum was originally made to be vaati -interviews with the big wigs saying 'DS for four swords but then we decided no'- So bellum was made in Vaati's image -hence the purple and all the eyes.

Second, I'd like to see Vaati, but without the four sword, I don't think it would feel right.

I dunno what I'd like to see for a main villian. I just wanna be surprised.

How do we know the Four Sword won't a play part in Spirit Tracks?

I say they make a game about TMC's BS. It would be a nice way to implement the FS again and should help clear up some confusion with the timeline.

Originally Posted by Talhoffer

First off, bellum was originally made to be vaati -interviews with the big wigs saying 'DS for four swords but then we decided no'- So bellum was made in Vaati's image -hence the purple and all the eyes.

Second, I'd like to see Vaati, but without the four sword, I don't think it would feel right.

I dunno what I'd like to see for a main villian. I just wanna be surprised.

If repeat villains are on their minds, it might be that Bellum will be the new regular bad guy so that they don't have to pry Ganondorf out of death to the dismay of long time players that are sick of him. We'll have to see SP to know for sure, but if it pans out it may mean that Bellum will get some depth in the future. An "onward to the future" approach would be nice, it might even mean more technology and innovative puzzles, assuming people don't give SP the same hard time they gave TWW.

Originally Posted by Oni Dark Link

I say they make a game about MC's BS. It would be a nice way to implement the FS again and should help clear up some confusion with the timeline.

Great point there, Oni. They should do a story about the Hero of Men, mostly developed by the god that is Aonuma, as that would will really clear up some of the timeline confusion. It could also answer the 1,000,000,000 rupee question: Is The Minish Cap the first game, or is it post-flood?

Originally Posted by Potent Col

Great point there, Oni. They should do a story about the Hero of Men, mostly developer by the God that is Aonuma, and that will really clear up some timeline confusion, and answer the 1,000,000,000 rupee question: is The Minish Cap the first game, or is it post-flood?

Well said. That is the million-rupee question in deed...

I think the villain would need to be Ganondorf to tie him to the rest of the games he appears in (unless you believe a second is born around FSA). It would be a nice way to unite the "perfect line" of games to the "traditional" line that has been causing so much trouble. Bellum would be okay. Vaati already got his introduction and background in TMC, so a new villain would be nice too.

Originally Posted by Mr_Zora_Decu

Well said. That is the million-rupee question in deed....

I think the villain would need to be ganondorf to tie him to the rest of the games he appears in (unless you believe a second is born around FSA). It's be a nice way to unite the "perfect line" of games to the "traditional line" that has been causing so much trouble. Bellum would be O.K., Vaati already got his introduction and background in TMC, so a new villain would be nice too.

How would Bellum be ok? If he shows his bloody face again I would poke all 13 of his eyes out! we need a new villain, a fresh one, one with a purpose and background which drives his motives.

I wonder, how would people react if Twinrova were the villain in ST?

I wonder how people would react if Twinrova were the villain in SP.

I suggest you take a look at my avatar.

Originally Posted by Mr Mander

I suggest you take a look at my avatar.

LOL, I suspect that might be the reaction.

Originally Posted by HAPPY MASK MAN

Bellum would be ok?? if he shows his bloody face again I would poke all 13 of his eyes out!!!! we need a newwwww villain a fresh one, one with a purpose and background which drives his motives.

What I was trying to say is what if they added some depth to his character? I understand your anger though.

Originally Posted by langford

I wonder how people would react if Twinrova were the villain in ST.

I love the twins! There's the whole debate of them giving Ganondorf life, and the OOX Saga, but I think they would be nice to see again

Hey, I would love to see Twinrova again, especially in a cel-shaded style. Anyway, I hated Bellum. Did he/she/it have a single line in the entire game? I really hope that they choose to flesh-out whatever villain is in Spirit Tracks, because it's no fun to beat up on a baddie when you have no evidence of him being bad.

Originally Posted by HAPPY MASK MAN

Bellum would be ok?? if he shows his bloody face again I would poke all 13 of his eyes out!!!! we need a newwwww villain a fresh one, one with a purpose and background which drives his motives.

How was Majora any different? He just wanted to cause wanton destruction and suffering which is exactly what Bellum does. What I mean is, people bask TP Ganon for being the stereotypical, "I'm pure evil just because I want to be fool!" yet how was Majora any different?

Anyway the fact that there's so much more they could do with Bellum is why he should return! Give us his BS and but then explaining his motives would be a great way to build on a character that was originally intended to be a throwaway villain.

It would be nice if we found out more about him, but do you really want to fight him again? It would be cool though to have the phantom turn on you. I was really hoping it would have something to do with the train though.

Not Ganondorf.

So who would you want?