View Full Version : Eyes on Plays: The Legend of Zelda
Necronopticous
03-01-2009, 08:03 AM
<CENTER><FONT size="6" color="gold"><B>Eyes on Plays:</B></FONT>
<IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/zeldatitle.gif"></CENTER>
<CENTER><TABLE width="500"><TR><TD colspan="2" align="left">This month of March, 2009, experience or re-experience what <I>Zelda</I> was before it was laded with superfluous meters, tutorials, plot sequences, bad camera control, platforming without a jump button, <I>Z-targeting</I>, and so on.
Avid fans of this timeless masterpiece are encouraged to take up one or more of the suggested challenges which each bring a whole new unique life to the game.
As for newcomers, treat yourself. It has been a long time coming.
There are few games as gracefully constructed as the Legend of Zelda.</TD></TR><TR><TD colspan="2"> </TR></TD><TR><TD colspan="2" align="left"><FONT size="4" color="red"><B>Red Ring Challenges</B></FONT></TD></TR><TR><TD width="30" align="right"><IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/redring.gif"></TD><TD valign="middle" align="left"><B>Minimalism</B><FONT size="1"> - Complete the game without any unnecessary acquisitions</FONT></TD></TR><TR><TD width="30" align="right"><IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/redring.gif"></TD><TD valign="middle" align="left"><B>Frailty</B><FONT size="1"> - Complete the game with the original three heart containers only</FONT></TD></TR><TR><TD width="30" align="right"><IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/redring.gif"></TD><TD valign="middle" align="left"><B>Pacifism</B><FONT size="1"> - Persevere to the final battle without ever collecting a sword</FONT></TD></TR><TR><TD colspan="2"> </TD></TR><TR><TD colspan="2" align="left"><FONT size="4" color="blue"><B>Blue Ring Challenges</B></FONT></TD></TR><TR><TD width="30" align="right"><IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/bluering.gif"></TD><TD valign="middle" align="left"><B>Completionist</B><FONT size="1"> - Complete both quests</FONT></TD></TR><TR><TD width="30" align="right"><IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/bluering.gif"></TD><TD valign="middle" align="left"><B>Collector</B><FONT size="1"> - Acquire every possible item and upgrade</FONT></TD></TR><TR><TD width="30" align="right"><IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/bluering.gif"></TD><TD valign="middle" align="left"><B>Cartographer</B><FONT size="1"> - Fully explore every dungeon room and overworld secret</FONT></TD></TR><TR><TD width="30" align="right"><IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/bluering.gif"></TD><TD valign="middle" align="left"><B>Survivor</B><FONT size="1"> - Complete the game without dying</FONT></TD></TR><TR><TD colspan="2"> </TD></TR><TR><TD colspan="2" align="left"><FONT size="4" color="green"><B>Green Ring Challenges</B></FONT></TD></TR><TR><TD width="30" align="right"><IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/greenring.gif"></TD><TD valign="middle" align="left"><B>Analyst</B><FONT size="1"> - Whatever it is that Kishi is doing</FONT></TD></TR><TR><TD colspan="2"> </TD></TR><TR><TD colspan="2" align="left"><B>Notes</B><UL><LI><FONT size="1">State-saving completely eliminates the purpose of attempting a challenge</FONT><LI><FONT size="1">Manual save/retry: Press start on player 1 controller, then up + A on player 2 controller</FONT><LI><FONT size="1">The <I>Minimalism</I> challenge is extremely difficult, and the final battle requires a degree of luck and persistence not possessed by many men</FONT><LI><FONT size="1">There is no green ring<LI><FONT size="1"><A href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNtuK4CU3ko">It's the Legend of Zelda and it's really rad</A></FONT></UL></TD></TR></TABLE></CENTER>
Marshall Banana
03-01-2009, 08:10 AM
I won't attempt any challenges; I just want to play.
<img src="http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m285/fofonda/emoticons/usagi_dance2.gif" title="Pretty thread!">
Momiji
03-01-2009, 08:17 AM
I gotta give these a try. The Legend of Zelda doesn't take that long to play through, unlike Final Fantasy games. :D
Shlup
03-01-2009, 08:17 AM
*hi5*
Kawaii Ryűkishi
03-01-2009, 08:24 AM
<CENTER><TABLE width="500"><TR><TD colspan="2"><FONT size="4" color="red"><B>Red Ring Challenges</B></FONT></TD></TR><TR><TD width="10"><IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/redring.gif"></TD><TD valign="middle"><B>Minimalism</B><FONT size="1"> - Complete the game without any unnecessary acquisitions</FONT></TD></TR><TR><TD width="10"><IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/redring.gif"></TD><TD valign="middle"><B>Frailty</B><FONT size="1"> - Complete the game with the original three heart containers only</FONT></TD></TR><TR><TD width="10"><IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/redring.gif"></TD><TD valign="middle"><B>Pacifism</B><FONT size="1"> - Persevere to the final battle without ever collecting a sword</FONT></TD></TR><TR></TABLE></CENTER>
:aimsun:
Momiji
03-01-2009, 08:41 AM
Would you mind clarifying the 'Minimalism' challenge a bit more, though?
Necronopticous
03-01-2009, 08:46 AM
In the minimalism challenge, you only ever collect anything you absolutely <I>need</I> in order to beat the game all the way through. No heart containers, no rings, no medicine, no boomerang, no rod, no lion key, etc. You shouldn't even consider this challenge unless you're very familiar with the game, and in that case you'll be able to easily identify the set of things you need to be able to beat the game.
Momiji
03-01-2009, 09:02 AM
So basically, 'Frailty' without unnecessary luxuries. Got it.
I probably could do it if I really set my mind to it. I have the game pretty much memorized up to stage 6 (used to have the whole game memorized, but it's been a REALLY long time.)
Necronopticous
03-01-2009, 09:10 AM
Added the <I>Survivor</I> challenge. I forgot about that one. It could just as easily be called <I>Retryer</I>, though, I imagine.
Momiji
03-01-2009, 09:13 AM
How about a time-attack challenge?
Then again, it would be hard to monitor... it's too easy to cheat. x_x
Necronopticous
03-01-2009, 09:17 AM
I considered a speed-run challenge, but speed-running this game is too dependent on luck, and there is no in-game timer. It's a no-go.
Marshall Banana
03-01-2009, 10:26 AM
Link is a fatty.
<center><img src="http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m285/fofonda/eoff/tloz.gif"></center>
Shlup
03-01-2009, 10:43 AM
Link is hot. I'd hit those pixels.
Momiji
03-01-2009, 03:08 PM
Link is a fatty.
<center><img src="http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m285/fofonda/eoff/tloz.gif"></center>
Nice touch on the name.
I'm going to go for Pacifism for the first playthrough, then I'll go for completionist.
(After I get as far as possible with the Pacifism playthrough and show a screenshot for proof, can I then go and get the sword and complete the first quest?
Necronopticous
03-01-2009, 05:40 PM
Yeah, of course.
The swordless challenge is a lot of fun.
Necronopticous
03-01-2009, 07:28 PM
I started my playthrough this morning. I am attempting the Pacifism and Frailty challenges together; something I have never done before.
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<CENTER><TABLE><TR><TD align="left">The only way to challenge the Legend of Zelda:
<IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/zeldachallenge01.jpg">
Starting out:
<IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/zeldachallenge02.jpg">
The first step:
<IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/zeldachallenge03.jpg">
After pre-dungeon preparation:
<IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/zeldachallenge04.jpg">
After the first big hurdle of the challenge:
<IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/zeldachallenge05.jpg"></TD></TR></TABLE></CENTER>
crono_logical
03-01-2009, 07:58 PM
I've never played this game before, guess now's an excuse :p
Do you really need 2 controllers to get the most out of this game? :D
Necronopticous
03-01-2009, 08:04 PM
<B>Notes</B><UL><LI><FONT size="1">Manual save/retry: Press start on player 1 controller, then up + A on player 2 controller</FONT></UL>When you do a challenge in this game, you are <I>constantly</I> using this. It's actually very comfortable and natural to hold the two controllers like that, though. I wouldn't play Zelda any other way.
Momiji
03-01-2009, 08:57 PM
I'll start my Pacifism challenge on Tuesday, when I'll be at my dad's house, where my beloved NES resides. Playing it on an emulator just doesn't bear the same magical feeling.
Shlup
03-01-2009, 10:14 PM
I never owned an NES. :/
Necronopticous
03-01-2009, 10:16 PM
<CENTER><TABLE><TR><TD align="left">Triforce complete:
<IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/zeldachallenge06.jpg">
</TD></TR></TABLE></CENTER>
Aerith's Knight
03-01-2009, 10:20 PM
Dang! The Nintendo is at my parents house.
Marshall Banana
03-01-2009, 10:53 PM
HEY! You're too fast!
I'm breaking up with you.
scrumpleberry
03-01-2009, 10:55 PM
WTF NECRO
freak of nature xDDDDDDD
Necronopticous
03-01-2009, 11:14 PM
<CENTER><TABLE><TR><TD align="left">Treasures acquired from the final dungeon:
<IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/zeldachallenge07.jpg">
Just before the final battle:
<IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/zeldachallenge08.jpg">
The final battle (not much of a battle without the sword):
<IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/zeldachallenge09.jpg">
All done. I did Survivor, too, so my continue count is 0:
<IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/zeldachallenge10.jpg"></TD></TR></TABLE></CENTER>
<CENTER><IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/redring.gif"><IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/redring.gif"><IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/bluering.gif"></CENTER>
Momiji
03-01-2009, 11:32 PM
After talking it out with Jeremy, I'm going for a Pacifist, Collector, Cartographer, and Completionist challenge.
I guess I'll have to whip it out and play with it a while!
Takara
03-02-2009, 12:00 AM
Oh gods, I haven't played that game in over 15 years!
The Man
03-02-2009, 12:14 AM
I may have to give this a go. There are several other hacks of this which look fairly interesting, as well; the only one I completed was called Outlands or something
XxSephirothxX
03-02-2009, 12:32 AM
I don't know if I'll have the time to devote to actually complete any of the challenges, but I am so in.
Marshall Banana
03-02-2009, 12:56 AM
If Link wasn't so fat, Darknuts wouldn't be able to outmaneuver him and me.
Fatty.
Kawaii Ryűkishi
03-02-2009, 12:58 AM
<B>Notes</B><UL><LI><FONT size="1">Manual save/retry: Press start on player 1 controller, then up + A on player 2 controller</FONT></UL>When you do a challenge in this game, you are <I>constantly</I> using this. It's actually very comfortable and natural to hold the two controllers like that, though. I wouldn't play Zelda any other way.Witnessing this discovery firsthand was like being in the same room as Nicolae Paulescu when he discovered insulin.
Psychotic
03-02-2009, 01:13 AM
I've never played any Zelda game before (I know right) but I'm doing this. I have no idea what the fuck I am doing, wandering around being chased by horrible things and stabbing them with my sword. It's great fun.
I don't think I'll be completing any challenges, though!
scrumpleberry
03-02-2009, 01:15 AM
I am crap at the first zelda! I have never even had the patience to make it to the first dungeon. I will not do this xD
Psychotic
03-02-2009, 01:16 AM
Holy crap just used a bomb to try to blow up some asshole monsters and it blew a hole in a wall and some nice fella inside gave me a heart.
It's probably old news to you guys, but man, that was pretty lucky and awesome.
Marshall Banana
03-02-2009, 01:18 AM
I've never played any Zelda game before (I know right) but I'm doing this. I have no idea what the smurf I am doing, wandering around being chased by horrible things and stabbing them with my sword. It's great fun.
The overworld is a maze, so I'm using a map: GameFAQs: The Legend of Zelda (NES) Overworld Map by DEngel (http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/nes/file/563433/12694)
Bastian
03-02-2009, 01:26 AM
Strangely, I just finished designing a "Third Quest" for this game. If anyone wants to play it when they're done with the regular first two, lemme know.
I hate to say it on this board, but I'm much more of a Zelda fan than a FF fan (notice the Triforce tat on my shoulder) and I know this game inside and out.
That being said, why the hell have I never tried the "Pacifist" challenge idea? I'm doing that!
Psychotic
03-02-2009, 01:29 AM
The overworld is a maze, so I'm using a map: GameFAQs: The Legend of Zelda (NES) Overworld Map by DEngel (http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/nes/file/563433/12694)Oh that's really useful, thank you! I think I will go to see that fairy and see what she's all about!
Aerith's Knight
03-02-2009, 01:47 AM
Hey Psy, if you get the candle, try burning random bushes. :)
Ah, fun times...
Necronopticous
03-02-2009, 02:57 AM
Here is the results of my second playthrough.
Collector/Cartographer/Survivor
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<CENTER><TABLE><TR><TD align="left">Rematch:
<IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/zeldaquest101.jpg">
Look who it is!
<IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/zeldaquest102.jpg">
Complete item set:
<IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/zeldaquest103.jpg">
All done.
<IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/zeldaquest104.jpg"></TD></TR></TABLE></CENTER>
<CENTER><IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/bluering.gif"><IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/bluering.gif"><IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/bluering.gif"></CENTER>
Shlup
03-02-2009, 03:15 AM
Mm'kay Znes says the ROM Jeremy sent me is bad, so either it is or they're like not compatible or something. I haven't used an emulator in years so someone tell me how to be less stupid.
ljkkjlcm9
03-02-2009, 03:46 AM
is Minimalism only on the first play through, or both?
If it's only the first play through.... I might be able to do that. Sadly I do not possess a digital camera and would probably play my GBA version so I can do it in class when I'm not taking notes lol
THE JACKEL
The Man
03-02-2009, 03:53 AM
Mm'kay Znes says the ROM Jeremy sent me is bad, so either it is or they're like not compatible or something. I haven't used an emulator in years so someone tell me how to be less stupid.
ZSNES would say that, because the original Zelda was for the NES. Wrong system. :monster:
Levian
03-02-2009, 03:54 AM
Mm'kay Znes says the ROM Jeremy sent me is bad, so either it is or they're like not compatible or something. I haven't used an emulator in years so someone tell me how to be less stupid.
zsnes is for super nintendo games and Zelda is a nintendo game. You're going to need another emulator. download Nestopia or Nesticle.
edit: I see Aaron already got you covered.
also, using maps is for sillies! It's much more fun to draw the map yourself as you discover things.
The Man
03-02-2009, 03:55 AM
I did, until I reread her post and saw that it actually said "Znes," so I deleted mine. Maybe you'll want to undelete it now to provide context to your edit though. Is there actually a NES emulator named Znes or is that just a typo for ZSNES like I originally thought it was?
also as far as NES emulators go I've been using FCE Ultra, but really they're all pretty comparable.
Shlup
03-02-2009, 04:00 AM
I forgot. Either way, none of the emulators will play. I've tried two actual NES emulators with two ROMs.
I'll try on my laptop later. Right now BJ's making me play portal.
The Man
03-02-2009, 04:04 AM
I'll send you one tomorrow if you haven't located one that will work by then. Right now I'm too lazy.
Also the cake is a lie.
Levian
03-02-2009, 04:06 AM
Haha, I completely missed the lack of the S too. I've never heard of an emulator named Znes either, so probably just a typo?
edit: god I'm slow
Marshall Banana
03-02-2009, 04:06 AM
I just got the Magical Sword and entered Level-5!
<center><img src="http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m285/fofonda/eoff/tloz2.gif"></center>
Shlup
03-02-2009, 04:07 AM
ZSNES is a stupid name. ZNES is cool though.
WE SHOULD TOTALLY PLAY THE SAILORMOON RPG!!! That's a good game.
The Man
03-02-2009, 04:07 AM
Haha, I completely missed the lack of the S too. I've never heard of an emulator named Znes either, so probably just a typo?
edit: god I'm slow
Now that I think about it again I think there actually is one, I just forgot it existed.
Also since I can't undelete my post, could you kindly do it for me? <img src="http://fools-gold.org/forum/images/smilies/wacky.gif" class="inlineimg" "/>
rubah
03-02-2009, 04:33 AM
my favorite nes emulator is nestopia just fyi
Psychotic
03-02-2009, 04:40 AM
I used to rock it old-skool with NESticle for the longest time, but I've now moved onto FCE Ultra.
Shlup
03-02-2009, 04:43 AM
NESticle! That's the one I used to use.
Levian
03-02-2009, 04:50 AM
I can't tell the difference between the NES emulators, they all seem to run all the games perfectly fine to me. I use nesticle as that's what I'm used to and that's where I have all my save states.
I don't think I'm going to start a new game for this as I downloaded it from virtual console a few months back. I think I'm on one of the last dungeons, so I'll just continue from there on out. I hate those people with shields that you have to hit from the side, which is pretty damn hard to do as they follow you around all the time. :p I think they are the reason why I quit playing last time actually. I should probably buy a cheap item in the used store that I can break when I get frustrated before going to see those guys.
Psychotic
03-02-2009, 05:03 AM
I hate those people with shields that you have to hit from the side, which is pretty damn hard to do as they follow you around all the time. Oh seriously, seriously, fuck those guys. I pulled off some slick duck-and-move moves to kill a whole room full of them with my special sword laser beams and not take any damage. And all that, only to find out I didn't have enough money for a bomb upgrade. My poor heart couldn't take it. I stopped there and I will carry on tomorrow I guess! Currently halfway through Dungeon 5 according to Monda's map, so I guess I am halfway through the game, too!
Necronopticous
03-02-2009, 05:16 AM
Since the mood is already set, <A href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUAJgbZcpdE">here's a relevant video</A> a couple of friends of mine did a while back.
Momiji
03-02-2009, 05:23 AM
That was amazing.
Shlup
03-02-2009, 05:33 AM
Dudes on violin are hot.
Kawaii Ryűkishi
03-02-2009, 05:44 AM
<img src="http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/grokyou/tlozthfss0001x2.png" title="TORAIFOOSU wa, DOKO desu ka?!">
It couldn't make any less sense than it does in English!
Momiji
03-02-2009, 05:51 AM
<img src="http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/grokyou/tlozthfss0001x2.png" title="TORAIFOOSU wa, DOKO desu ka?!">
It couldn't make any less sense than it does in English!
I want to play it in Japanese now.
Necronopticous
03-02-2009, 06:31 AM
is Minimalism only on the first play through, or both?
If it's only the first play through.... I might be able to do that. Sadly I do not possess a digital camera and would probably play my GBA version so I can do it in class when I'm not taking notesYou can do any of the challenges on whichever quests you want. They are really just for fun, as there is obviously no <I>reward</I> aside from your own personal satisfaction.
The Minimalism game is a ton of fun, but extremely difficult. I still have never beaten Gannon in this challenge, though I have tried dozens and dozens of times. It's very satisfying to make progress in such a restrictive challenge, though. Overcoming a room of blue Darknuts or Wizzrobes has never felt better.
Marshall Banana
03-02-2009, 06:59 AM
I got them Wizzrobes runnin'! I got them Wizzrobes runnin'!
Necronopticous
03-02-2009, 09:00 AM
Getting the file ready for my third run. I want to take on the second quest.
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<CENTER><TABLE><TR><TD align="left">I beat the first quest with the blue ring because Zelda looks
cutest in blue:
<IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/zeldaquest201.jpg">
That wraps up the first quest.
<IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/zeldaquest202.jpg">
Ready for quest 2:
<IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/zeldaquest203.jpg"></TD></TR></TABLE></CENTER>
Marshall Banana
03-02-2009, 12:40 PM
I hadn't played through The Legend of Zelda before now! I'm excited that I completed it, so I think I'll do the second quest.
I'm pretty sure that I unearthed every hidden place on the overworld and filled out every dungeon map, too.
<center><img src="http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m285/fofonda/eoff/tloz3.gif"><br><br><img src="http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m285/fofonda/eoff/tloz4.gif"></center>
Flying Mullet
03-02-2009, 01:56 PM
Oddly enough, I've had an urge to play the second Zelda lately, and this isn't helping.
The Man
03-02-2009, 02:45 PM
<img src="http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/grokyou/tlozthfss0001x2.png" title="TORAIFOOSU wa, DOKO desu ka?!">
It couldn't make any less sense than it does in English!isn't that the truth.
Since the mood is already set, here's a relevant video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUAJgbZcpdE) a couple of friends of mine did a while back.
That was amazing.
Necronopticous
03-02-2009, 04:42 PM
completed
!
I think I'll do the second quest.
Get in there.
I'm pretty sure that I unearthed every hidden place on the overworld and filled out every dungeon map, too.
I think you also got every item and upgrade, didn't you? I don't think you were missing anything except, perhaps, a second food item, which isn't necessarily important.
<CENTER><IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/bluering.gif"><IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/bluering.gif"></CENTER>
Oddly enough, I've had an urge to play the second Zelda lately, and this isn't helping.
There is nothing odd about the urge to play this god game. Load it up!
Marshall Banana
03-02-2009, 04:45 PM
I think I'll do the second quest.
Get in there.
:kaosick::kaosleep:
Flying Mullet
03-02-2009, 04:54 PM
MB, your av makes me think Yams is posting. :spin:
Krelian
03-02-2009, 04:54 PM
I've never finished the first Zelda, maybe I should do so because I kind of feel like playing it now. Too bad I don't have the cartridge version, so I have to use an emulator.
Psychotic
03-02-2009, 09:59 PM
Just completed Dungeon #7! Horace (that is what I named my Link) is a hero!
Necronopticous
03-04-2009, 04:00 AM
Let's get some action in here. Where's the enthusiasm?
KentaRawr!
03-04-2009, 04:18 AM
I feel like I should be doing this. I don't know why I'm not. :mog:
Necronopticous
03-04-2009, 05:35 AM
Get your ass in here.
XxSephirothxX
03-04-2009, 05:38 AM
I may start playing this tomorrow. But do I still have my GameCube Zelda Collection disc? *digs*
Necronopticous
03-04-2009, 08:47 AM
<CENTER><TABLE><TR><TD align="left">All done.
<IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/zeldaquest204.jpg">
Completionist/Collector/Cartographer/Survivor
<IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/zeldaquest205.jpg"></TD></TR></TABLE></CENTER>
<CENTER><IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/bluering.gif"><IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/bluering.gif"><IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/bluering.gif"><IMG src="http://www.JEREMYTIME/upload/bluering.gif"></CENTER>
Marshall Banana
03-04-2009, 04:03 PM
I started the second quest, but I stopped and haven't continued yet! I think I was in the process of collecting money for the Blue Ring.
<center><img src="http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m285/fofonda/eoff/tloz5.gif" title="Don't make fun of 74"></center>
qwertysaur
03-04-2009, 04:22 PM
I'm playing off of the Virtual Console on the wii, because I refuse to ever emulate this game. :p
I remember playing this when I was like 5. Finding level 7 for the first time was amazing. I remember also for some reason I hated level 6, and always did that one last. Currently heading towards level 4, 3 triforce pieces obtained. <img src="http://www.videogamesprites.net/Zelda1/Link/Link%20(Normal)%20(Front)1.gif" title="I'll save the princess!" />
<img src="http://www.videogamesprites.net/Zelda1/Bosses/3%20-%20Manhandla.gif" title="qwerty's most recent victim"><img src="http://www.videogamesprites.net/Zelda1/Link/Link%20(Normal)%20(Left)%20-%20Wooden%20Sword1.gif" title="take that!" />
Necronopticous
03-04-2009, 05:04 PM
I'm playing off of the Virtual Console on the wii, because I refuse to ever emulate this game. :pUhhh
XxSephirothxX
03-04-2009, 05:13 PM
Can I beat the first dungeon before class? I THINK I CAN
I remember buying the official Nintendo strategy guide for the Zelda collection several years ago--not because I really like strategy guides, or even use them much, but because the cover was, like, platinum.
EDIT: IT BEGINS
http://www.wesleyfenlon.com/storage/web%20images/zeldaplays/zelda1.jpg
Ooh, shiny
http://www.wesleyfenlon.com/storage/web%20images/zeldaplays/zelda2.jpg
Apparently I already had a save file I'd never completed, but I started over. Just for you, Jeremy.
http://www.wesleyfenlon.com/storage/web%20images/zeldaplays/zelda3.jpg
Thankfully, despite the fact that I am terrible at NES games and have no memory, I reached the first dungeon within just a few minutes. It begins (for real this time)!
XxSephirothxX
03-04-2009, 05:52 PM
http://www.wesleyfenlon.com/storage/web%20images/zeldaplays/zelda4.jpg
My meager memory and equally meager skills carried me this far. The rest is going to be a bit harder.
Psychotic
03-04-2009, 06:21 PM
I beat that rotter Ganon last night while the forums were down. I have now developed a newfound hatred for all things Wizzrobe related. Including Kentarou. Especially Kentarou.
scrumpleberry
03-04-2009, 06:30 PM
I'm playing off of the Virtual Console on the wii, because I refuse to ever emulate this game. :pUhhh
xD
also azar magical gamecube collectors edition :up: I have that!
daniel3843
03-04-2009, 06:33 PM
Hey guys, I'm currently playing LoZ, started a month or so ago, but never finished... my question is, i'm on i believe the 4th dungeon, and many of the rooms are dark, what do you guys recommend? since i think the candle only works like once. I'm hoping after my test on friday, I'll finish the game this weekend... I'm on break next week so i'm hoping to finish LoZ, Zelda:4 sword adventures, and castlevania. half way done with 4 swords, and on the level with death in castlevania, so i'm sure i can finish all 3 in a week :cool:
-Dan
qwertysaur
03-04-2009, 07:04 PM
I'm playing off of the Virtual Console on the wii, because I refuse to ever emulate this game. :pUhhh
-_- I was sleepy when writing that. I refuse to illegally obtain this game was my intention.
I'm playing off of the Virtual Console on the wii, because I refuse to ever emulate this game. :pUhhh
-_- I was sleepy when writing that. I refuse to illegally obtain this game was my intention. (h5) Good for you, qwerty!
Yeah, uhh... I wouldn't do that either. :shifty:
theundeadhero
03-04-2009, 08:01 PM
my question is, i'm on i believe the 4th dungeon, and many of the rooms are dark, what do you guys recommend? since i think the candle only works like once. I'm hoping after my test on friday, I'll finish the game this weekend...The blue candle will work once per screen. It doesn't go away after you use it. It just means to use it on that screen again you have to go over to the next screen and come back. That's handy burning bushes in the overworld but you should only need it once per screen in a dungeon. After the first use the room lights up. Heck, I never even use it in dungeons. I just go through the room with it dark. The red candle you get in level 7 can be used as many times on a screen as you want.
XxSephirothxX
03-04-2009, 11:29 PM
I couldn't remember where Level 2 was, but I remembered where Level 3 was. I went there first and made it about halfway through the dungeon before being stopped called by those damn Darknuts. I had no choice but to return to the outside world and seek out Level 2.
http://www.wesleyfenlon.com/storage/web%20images/zeldaplays/zelda5.jpg
Now to get a better sword, spend some rupees, and beat Level 3!
Sir Lancealot
03-05-2009, 10:34 AM
Does manual saving forfeit you from the Survivor challenge?
I always get lost in Zelda games, it makes me feel like a bad gamer D:
theundeadhero
03-05-2009, 12:19 PM
Manual saving doesn't count towards a death so your counter below your name will still read zero.
Sir Lancealot
03-05-2009, 12:39 PM
I know that, it's just the wording of the challenge makes me wonder if it's a sort of ironman challenge. I doubt it though.
Necronopticous
03-05-2009, 05:18 PM
Nope. Just keep that counter at zero. I reworded the challenge text; sorry for the confusion.
Bastian
03-09-2009, 12:12 AM
While we're all in the mood, some blatant advertising from me: I covered the main zelda theme in my enya-rip-off project at Bastian on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads (http://myspace.com/bastian) called "Book of Mudora" . . . Enjoy. Or not. :P
NeoTifa
03-10-2009, 03:14 AM
NOOOOO HOW COULD I MISS THIS!!!!!! Can I still play? =3
EDIT:
Completionist - Complete both quests
Collector - Acquire every possible item and upgrade
Cartographer - Fully explore every dungeon room and overworld secret
I did these during the summer. Does that count?
Necronopticous
03-10-2009, 07:12 AM
Of course you can still play. This is all throughout the month of March. Why not try one of the red ring challenges? They're a lot of fun for those already familiar with the game.
SwordFighter_Dago
03-10-2009, 07:38 PM
Why did I not see this thread before?! The Legend of Zelda's my favourite franchise!! (Sorry all of you Final Fantasy fans, I'm a bit biased towards Zelda games). I think I'm going to do all of the challenges, that is, if I have time for it. I know! Maybe I'm going to make a Let's Play EoP - LoZ edition video. I'll see how far I'll get. Wish me luck!
Flying Mullet
03-10-2009, 07:58 PM
Good luck!
The Man
03-10-2009, 10:01 PM
maybe it's just me, but this seems way easier than I remember it. Or maybe knowing all the secrets makes it easier. Or maybe it's just that after playing Outlands (a hack of this game) it's ridiculously easier. I still have four dungeons left to complete and I've got the magic key, thirteen heart containers, the Master Sword, Red Mail, etc., and I've been playing for about four hours. Awesome game though, but I do wish it were a bit longer.
Necronopticous
03-11-2009, 12:12 AM
Try one of the Red Ring Challenges. They add difficulty to the game, and they really do provide a whole new experience.
The Man
03-11-2009, 12:42 AM
maybe I will next time I play through it. More likely I'll first investigate BS Legend of Zelda (http://zelda.wikia.com/wiki/BS_The_Legend_of_Zelda), which has been described as a "third quest" for the original, and replay Zelda Outlands (http://www.questforcalatia.net/ZeldaC/index.html), a very well done third-party hack.
Four dungeons through the second quest now. If I'd been playing straight through I'd probably have beaten the second quest by now as well, but I have a short attention span.
KentaRawr!
03-14-2009, 04:46 PM
I beat that rotter Ganon last night while the forums were down. I have now developed a newfound hatred for all things Wizzrobe related. Including Kentarou. Especially Kentarou.
:cry: Just 'cause I'm blue doesn't mean I don't have feelings.
theundeadhero
03-14-2009, 09:19 PM
The blues are tougher than the oranges.
Necronopticous
03-15-2009, 08:34 PM
I'd just like to take a moment to express how deeply disappointed I am with the lot of you.
There is still a half-month to redeem yourselves.
Marshall Banana
03-15-2009, 08:44 PM
Not me, though. I'm a good girl.
Rantz
03-15-2009, 09:09 PM
It all came so suddenly! I... I couldn't handle the pressure.
KentaRawr!
03-23-2009, 09:15 PM
After beating it a million times, I just didn't feel like doing it again. Do this with Zelda 2, and maybe I'll think about it. :p
Evastio
03-27-2009, 12:44 AM
(resists urge to be bitter)
Did you know that Zelda was named after the wife of Fitzgerald, the famous author? Actually, quite a lot of Nintendo characters were named after stuff (Mario after some landlord, Peach after some pet, Kirby after some lawyer who saved Nintendo from the maker of King Kong trying to sue them, etc.)
Marshall Banana
03-30-2009, 03:30 AM
I don't think there will be Eyes on Plays: Super Mario World in April, because the participation in this round was so low. Even FFVII isn't getting much attention.
Does anyone want to play Super Mario World?
The Man
03-30-2009, 04:33 AM
sure, I'll replay it. I can also provide links to >9000 hacks of it which are pretty interesting if people want to play those.
Marshall Banana
03-31-2009, 11:07 PM
I'll postpone it until June. Maybe members will be less occupied then.
Momiji
03-31-2009, 11:46 PM
Bleh, never got around to playing. I'll do some challenges on my own time, I suppose.
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