New timeline dropped

[Bowsette Plus-Ultra]

Yet, the creators of the Zelda series have gone on record, many, many times, stating that they want the fans to arrange the games how they see most fit. If there was one definitive timeline, it would defeat what they are going for. What you have been complaining about for as long as I can remember knowing you (as far as this site counts as knowing anyone), is not bug; it's a feature. "Official" timelines change, not because the team changes their mind, but because they embrace the different points of view on the subject. Calling for a definitive, solid, timeline is not calling for clarity, but calling for the art/intent to be fundamentally changed.

I find it hard to see it as selling point. When a developer like Nintendo releases an official chronology for their series, but releases products that contradict that while actively talking about how fans should ignore it then I can't help but see it as insulting. I can't think of a single narrative game that would be improved by the developer saying, "Actually, the story doesn't matter. We'd prefer if the players make up their own story for the game we sold them."

 

[Vanessa28]

Am I the only one who doesn't really care about the timeline (of course I'm fully aware of it though) but just care about the games? Sure, I know where a game belongs but don't care about the timeline at all

 

[Angopik]

Yet, the creators of the Zelda series have gone on record, many, many times, stating that they want the fans to arrange the games how they see most fit. If there was one definitive timeline, it would defeat what they are going for. What you have been complaining about for as long as I can remember knowing you (as far as this site counts as knowing anyone), is not bug; it's a feature. "Official" timelines change, not because the team changes their mind, but because they embrace the different points of view on the subject. Calling for a definitive, solid, timeline is not calling for clarity, but calling for the art/intent to be fundamentally changed.

I wish more people would realize this

 

[Daku Rinku]

Am I the only one who doesn't really care about the timeline (of course I'm fully aware of it though) but just care about the games? Sure, I know where a game belongs but don't care about the timeline at all

I am the same way. Its all legends. The timeline has become Zelda’s version of the Star Wars canon vs not canon that is ruining fandom. Its like., fine have a loose timeline, but treat it as Barbossa says, “they are more of guidlines than actual rules.” (POTC Curse of the Black Pearl),

 

[Vanessa28]

I am the same way. Its all legends. The timeline has become Zelda’s version of the Star Wars canon vs not canon that is ruining fandom. Its like., fine have a loose timeline, but treat it as Barbossa says, “they are more of guidlines than actual rules.” (POTC Curse of the Black Pearl),

Oh Barbossa!!! One of my fav POTC characters

Exactly!!! Something like a timeline or like you said canon vs non canon divides fans so much. Why not just sit down and enjoy the ride?

 

[Daku Rinku]

Oh Barbossa!!! One of my fav POTC characters

Exactly!!! Something like a timeline or like you said canon vs non canon divides fans so much. Why not just sit down and enjoy the ride?

Geoffrey Rush is so talented. Barbossa is my favorite too.

Absolutely! Enjoy it all, every tale and adventure.

 

[Bowsette Plus-Ultra]

Am I the only one who doesn't really care about the timeline (of course I'm fully aware of it though) but just care about the games? Sure, I know where a game belongs but don't care about the timeline at all

I think it's more that I don't want to make a special concession to Zelda. I've played plenty of series with far more intensive overarching narratives that don't need an excuse. Something as old and revered as Zelda shouldn't need a handicap when it trips over basic storytelling conventions.

 

[Mikey the Moblin]

Am I the only one who doesn't really care about the timeline (of course I'm fully aware of it though) but just care about the games? Sure, I know where a game belongs but don't care about the timeline at all

I think the hullabaloo exists because some people don't agree with the timeline or find "faults" in it that don't really matter in the grand scheme of things

 

[Angopik]

I am the same way. Its all legends.

Right? It's called Legend of Zelda for a reason.