Zelda Megathread (First Breath of the Wild DLC is out)

A salt rifle · March 04, 2017, 11:33:09 AM

Quote from: Verbatim on March 04, 2017, 09:32:38 AM

that's not really how people play dark souls, is it

Only the biggest tryhards would.

Or people who switched from playing shooters professionally (lol) on console to playing Dark Souls... for some reason.

Elai · March 04, 2017, 11:56:16 AM

Quick sketch while I wait for the game to finish downloading!

This is my favourite Link design by far.

Turkey · March 04, 2017, 12:01:02 PM

Being able to remap buttons would be great. Sprint and jump being opposite each other is super awkward. Maybe it's better ln the switch? But damn, jumping feels so right.

Any opinions about stamina vs health containers?

Verbatim · March 04, 2017, 12:04:18 PM

Quote from: Töqi on March 04, 2017, 12:01:02 PM

Being able to remap buttons would be great. Sprint and jump being opposite each other is super awkward. Maybe it's better ln the switch? But damn, jumping feels so right.

Any opinions about stamina vs health containers?

I'll be alternating between health and stamina boosts, I think.

Also, protip:
>pause
>options
>change jump button
>on

Jump will be remapped to B, but you'll have to press X to run from then on. It's a little better.

Deleted · March 04, 2017, 01:00:02 PM

Quote from: Töqi on March 04, 2017, 12:01:02 PM

Being able to remap buttons would be great. Sprint and jump being opposite each other is super awkward. Maybe it's better ln the switch? But damn, jumping feels so right.

Any opinions about stamina vs health containers?

Nigga ive beeen dealing with this shit in Dark Souls for too damn long.

anyway this is a really nice (albiet morbid) touch

NPCs try to talk you down if they think you are about to commit suicide

Turkey · March 04, 2017, 03:36:26 PM

Fuck weapon durability, especially with how weak every weapon in this game is.

Verbatim · March 04, 2017, 03:39:35 PM

Quote from: Töqi on March 04, 2017, 03:36:26 PM

Fuck weapon durability, especially with how weak every weapon in this game is.

I'd have less of an issue with it if I didn't find myself growing attached to some of my weapons.

They're easy enough to get back, but at the same time, I kinda like feeling helpless.

Turkey · March 04, 2017, 03:53:50 PM

Quote from: Verbatim on March 04, 2017, 03:39:35 PM

Quote from: Töqi on March 04, 2017, 03:36:26 PM
Fuck weapon durability, especially with how weak every weapon in this game is.
I'd have less of an issue with it if I didn't find myself growing attached to some of my weapons.

They're easy enough to get back, but at the same time, I kinda like feeling helpless.

If we had one or two weapons that didn't degrade, or degraded slowly or could be repaired I would have no problem with the mechanic.

Elai · March 04, 2017, 04:29:40 PM

Played a few hours today. Already loving it more than any other Zelda I've played. The Sheikah Slate is brilliant. The piano-focused soundtrack is orgasmic.

Batch · March 04, 2017, 05:56:13 PM

I reckon, if I has it my way, when weapons break if you are holding it, it goes to a section of your inventory for broken weapons/bows/shields and when you throw your melee weapons it turns into a pile of scrap you can pick up all the same.

Then pay rupees to a blacksmith to repair then.

alphy · March 04, 2017, 07:34:02 PM

are you guys worrying too much about the main story quests? as soon as i got the paraglider i went the opposite direction, towards the gerudo desert

also, it seems that i found one of the divine beasts things. O_o

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Batch · March 04, 2017, 08:32:18 PM

Quote from: Alphy on March 04, 2017, 07:34:02 PM

are you guys worrying too much about the main story quests? as soon as i got the paraglider i went the opposite direction, towards the gerudo desert

also, it seems that i found one of the divine beasts things. O_o

You can go straight to Hyrule castle if you want.

You'll get your ass kicked though

Batch · March 04, 2017, 08:34:56 PM

Quote from: Iberian Husky on March 04, 2017, 08:17:24 PM

Is getting a Switch worth it? BoTW is at the top of my list of games to get, but I don't currently own any Nintendo systems other than the 3DS.

Get a WiiU, basically no difference and you can try some other gems on that system. And going down in price due to the Switch

Braixen · March 05, 2017, 12:45:26 AM

Quote from: Iberian Husky on March 04, 2017, 08:17:24 PM

Is getting a Switch worth it? BoTW is at the top of my list of games to get, but I don't currently own any Nintendo systems other than the 3DS.

Wait to pirate it on PC.

Batch · March 05, 2017, 02:26:38 AM

Fuck this shitty puzzle, motion controls shouldnt be used for things like this

Spoiler

Spent 15 minutes trying to prop the thing right to finally get the ball to the finish.

Verbatim · March 05, 2017, 05:12:34 AM

I just got a couple of really cool swords that I'm basically never using until I can confirm I can get more of them.

I hope you guys aren't progressing too hard along the critical path, and allowing yourself to get lost in the game's idyllicism. I've been dilly-dallying a lot, and I'm yet to reach the second town (though I'm heading their today).

Turkey · March 05, 2017, 06:46:57 AM

Quote from: Verbatim on March 05, 2017, 05:12:34 AM

I just got a couple of really cool swords that I'm basically never using until I can confirm I can get more of them.

I hope you guys aren't progressing too hard along the critical path, and allowing yourself to get lost in the game's idyllicism. I've been dilly-dallying a lot, and I'm yet to reach the second town (though I'm heading their today).

I've found four towns, but I've only just finished getting the camera rune in the story. My inventory is full of guardian weapons from the strength trials, and I'm not using any of them, so I know how you feel.

I fought my first boss out in the overworld: a hinox. Pretty boring fight. It was like a very slow Asylum Demon from DkS. Got a shitload of gems from rocks in his cave though.

Verbatim · March 05, 2017, 08:07:13 AM

Well, it's not Zelda if the first boss isn't simple (assuming they're ordered). I'd rather not have known all that extra information, though--"I'm four towns in" would've been plenty.

Chances are, I'll end up enjoying the hinox fight more now, due to lowered expectations. Which is fine; I like liking things, but I'd rather like them organically.

I'm glad to hear about the caves. I was starting to wonder where they were at.

Turkey · March 05, 2017, 08:59:18 AM

Quote from: Verbatim on March 05, 2017, 08:07:13 AM

Well, it's not Zelda if the first boss isn't simple (assuming they're ordered). I'd rather not have known all that extra information, though--"I'm four towns in" would've been plenty.

Chances are, I'll end up enjoying the hinox fight more now, due to lowered expectations. Which is fine; I like liking things, but I'd rather like them organically.

I'm glad to hear about the caves. I was starting to wonder where they were at.

It's not the first boss, it's just a big enemy presented as a sort of boss, with a big name and health bar. There are supposed to be a few of them scattered around. I've already found a second hinox.

Verbatim · March 05, 2017, 09:02:37 AM

Quote from: Töqi on March 05, 2017, 08:59:18 AM

It's not the first boss, it's just a big enemy presented as a sort of boss, with a big name and health bar. There are supposed to be a few of them scattered around. I've already found a second hinox.

Ohh, okay. So like the Stone Talus, assuming you've seen those. I dunno if I'd call them bosses.

Coco · March 05, 2017, 09:39:23 AM

Quote from: Batch on March 05, 2017, 02:26:38 AM

Fuck this shitty puzzle, motion controls shouldnt be used for things like this

Spoiler

Spent 15 minutes trying to prop the thing right to finally get the ball to the finish.

I just rotated it a certain way when the ball respawned so that it was at the end, lol.

Turkey · March 05, 2017, 12:18:49 PM

Can anyone drop a spoiler about whether we get some way to travel or climb faster later on? I met an NPC early on that hinted at getting wings at some point.

Verbatim · March 05, 2017, 12:23:09 PM

Quote from: Töqi on March 05, 2017, 12:18:49 PM

Can anyone drop a spoiler about whether we get some way to travel or climb faster later on? I met an NPC early on that hinted at getting wings at some point.

I think I'm behind you in terms of progression, but do remember that you can warp to shrines, Skyrim-style, if your horse isn't fast enough for you (even though it probably should be). As for climbing, I couldn't tell you.

Turkey · March 05, 2017, 12:35:19 PM

Quote from: Verbatim on March 05, 2017, 12:23:09 PM

Quote from: Töqi on March 05, 2017, 12:18:49 PM
Can anyone drop a spoiler about whether we get some way to travel or climb faster later on? I met an NPC early on that hinted at getting wings at some point.
I think I'm behind you in terms of progression, but do remember that you can warp to shrines, Skyrim-style, if your horse isn't fast enough for you (even though it probably should be). As for climbing, I couldn't tell you.

Yeah, I've been running around unlocking warp points but there are huge stretches of land where there aren't any, and ranches are few and far between so it can be difficult to get a horse on some parts of the map.

I never thought I'd say this for an open world RPG(-lite), but we need more fast travel points. Maybe I'm just exploring too much. I did get to the castle gates though, which was pretty neat.

True Turquoise · March 05, 2017, 01:25:23 PM

This game has a really nice OST

Dietrich Six · March 05, 2017, 01:34:40 PM

Bout finna get a wii u and check this shit out

Deleted · March 05, 2017, 02:21:50 PM

Quote from: Dietrich Six on March 05, 2017, 01:34:40 PM

finna

KYS in hell

Dietrich Six · March 05, 2017, 02:28:09 PM

Quote from: Sfx: Clang on March 05, 2017, 02:21:50 PM

Quote from: Dietrich Six on March 05, 2017, 01:34:40 PM
finna

KYS in hell

This nigga

Elai · March 05, 2017, 02:42:09 PM

only problems with the game so far

horse controls are shit (steering feels terrible but maybe that improves with the bond)

weapon degradation and inventory (would be nice to repair weapons you like and hold a lot more of them... i do like the defradation idea but i hate losing cool weapons)