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Of the iterations I described, which is your favorite Link?| Link the Boy-Hero |
10.3%, 3 votes | Teen Link |
20.7%, 6 votes | Link 64 (adult) |
41.4%, 12 votes | Link 64 (child) |
6.9%, 2 votes | Link-tan |
6.9%, 2 votes | Bishy Link |
13.8%, 4 votes | Multi-voting is disabled. 29 users have voted.
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Kutske                  Since: 11-19-05 Last post: 6648 days Last view: 6648 days |
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| Our favorite little green man with the Triforce of Courage emblazoned on the back of his hand has had many different visual styles over the years, despite the relative stability of the gameplay formula that we've grown so fond of. My question to you is, which is your favorite incarnation of Link? I'm talking about visually, which one do you like to see the best, this isn't about the whole multiple/single Links theory thing. Also, this is referring not to the graphics in-game, but the Link used in visual media (instruction manuals, promotional posters, etc). In case you need a refresher, here's a brief list of his visual incarnations...
Link the Boy-Hero This is the Rinku of the NES and original GB game, and of the shortly-lived American cartoon. As a character, Link wasn't yet strongly defined, and was thus portrayed as a typical "boy-hero" in the style of Astroboy; a young, presumably Japanese kid in a green tunic and tights, with dark brown hair and a cap. Visually, this was a simplistic Link who was most notable for his Hylian shield bearing the now-iconic triforce. (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/0e/Link_LOZ_with_items.png) Teen Link A more cleaned-up version of the previous, this incarnation was noticably older and more detailed, given longer arms and legs, lighter hair and more western facial features, such as blue eyes and a larger nose. His sword was also portrayed as being longer. (http://www.gon.se/media/legend_of_zelda_link_to_the_past_gba/legend_of_zelda_link_to_the_past_gba_h_1.jpg) Link 64 With all the buzz surrounding Ocarina of Time, the visual look of Link was given a makeover times two. Young Link looks very different than the previous two incarnations, he is very much more noticably elven and western, with "baby fat" adding to the youthful look. Adult Link is very medieval knight-esque and more modern at the same time; his hair is in a modern style and now completely blonde, his sword's sheath is strapped across his back instead of at his waist and he has very noticable muscles. This is also the Link featured in the two Super Smash Brothers games. (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/af/Ootjapanesebook.jpg) Link-tan Proported to be Miyamoto's original envisionment of Link, this iteration differentiates the greatest from the others, forgoing realism and maturity in favor of a stylistic, perhaps anime-inspired look. Pastel colors and a chibi-style of large head with small body and near-nonexistant nose are used. Large eyes with a bold black-and-white colorscheme replace the ambiguous, "is he western or Japanese?" style of previous iterations. (http://www.gamecritics.com/feature/artgallery/zeldagcnww/art03.jpg) Bishonen Link The newest model of Link is the most realistic of all, and perhaps the darkest. He is decidedly "pretty" with an attractive, almost feminine face, while still being tough. He wears earrings and has long sideburns of blonde hair, complementing his blue eyes. His outfit has been given a major overhaul while still sticking to that green color scheme we all know so well. It is apparent that he is wearing realistic clothing expected of a medieval warrior; full-body beige long johns keep him warm and act as pants, replacing the white tights we're used to. This cloth also provides protection from chafing from what is clearly chain maile that he wears which extends past his waist into what was previously the girly zone. His tunic is now thicker, darker and has realistic patches and cut-ins to allow for movement. His belt (which has a pouch on the rear) and the strap for his sheath are thicker, darker and more leathery in texture and appearance, with prominent copper buckles and realistic fasteners. He also has gauntlets and boots that come up just to the knee that are made of the same leather material. As seen from the backside, his shield has realistic screws, reinforcing bars, handles and straps. Though this seems to be the natural evolution of Adult Link from the 64 era, upon closer examination, it is almost as vast a departure as Link-tan. We have yet to see how this visual iteration of Link is represented in a game. (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/4a/Zelda2005-Link.jpg/352px-Zelda2005-Link.jpg) We really need the "Disable" choices in Edit Post... (edited by Kutske on 12-29-05 01:09 AM) |
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Alastor Fearless Moderator Hero    Since: 11-17-05 From: An apartment by DigiPen, Redmond, Washington Last post: 6300 days Last view: 6300 days |
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Honestly, I like the new one better, but I didn't vote for him, since I can't stand the use of random Japanese words when English is more than acceptable in the situation  seriously wtf. Let's go with Link to the Past on this one. |
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Kutske Since: 11-19-05 Last post: 6648 days Last view: 6648 days |
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| But Link is a Japanese character, and there is no English equivilent to bishonen. Bishonen is widely-used enough in English at this point to be considered a legitimate loanword such as bonsai, hentai, manga or otaku. | |||
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Alastor Fearless Moderator Hero Since: 11-17-05 From: An apartment by DigiPen, Redmond, Washington Last post: 6300 days Last view: 6300 days |
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| otaku doesn't really count, though. Regardless, dictionary.com doesn't list bishounen (or bishonen) as a word.
And for the record, a bishounen is a handsome, somewhat effeminate male youth. In short, a bishounen is a pretty boy. No english equivalent indeed 
And what about your usage of "chibi?" (edited by Alastor the Stylish on 12-29-05 01:26 AM) |
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NSNick Gohma IF ALL ELSE FAILS USE BOOZE  Since: 11-17-05 From: Last post: 6302 days Last view: 6302 days |
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| Link the Boy-Hero. The cartoon was hilarious. Excuuuuse me, princess! | |||
Celice Gordo  Since: 11-17-05 From: Oroville, CA Last post: 6305 days Last view: 6301 days |
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| Link-tan, but I hit teen before I saw the picture ;[
Art>everything. |
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Kutske Since: 11-19-05 Last post: 6648 days Last view: 6648 days |
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| http://excuuuusemeprincess.ytmnd.com/
YTMND, FTW. How bad is our culture becoming that we can totally omit grammar in favor of abbreviations in order to exp |
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Ten Flurry Since: 12-09-05 From: Denver Last post: 6307 days Last view: 6301 days |
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... A boy hero with no pants and armed with explosives, how did this escape the parent groups? (edited by Ten on 12-29-05 05:11 AM) |
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Zem Permabanned. Flaming, trolling, reregistering. Since: 11-18-05 Last post: 6623 days Last view: 6623 days |
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| I made links out of your titles/urls because it desperately needed to happen. I will observe and vote after I consult my own extremely useful post.
Link the Boy-Hero Teen Link Link 64 Link-tan Bishonen Link edit teen link it is (edited by Zem on 12-29-05 05:24 AM) |
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Kutske Since: 11-19-05 Last post: 6648 days Last view: 6648 days |
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| I haven't been on the boards in awhile; last I was here, linking was broken which is why I didn't. | |||
Zubatron Red Koopa Since: 12-18-05 From: The Hill Last post: 6503 days Last view: 6503 days |
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| I voted for Adult Link from OoT simply because Link looks sexy DUH! | |||
HyperHacker Star Mario Finally being paid to code in VB! If only I still enjoyed that. <_< Wii #7182 6487 4198 1828 Since: 11-18-05 From: Canada, w00t! My computer's specs, if anyone gives a damn. STOP TRUNCATING THIS >8^( Last post: 6301 days Last view: 6301 days |
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| OoT link kicks ass. Adult slightly more than Child. | |||
asdf Link's Awakening ಠ_ಠ  Since: 11-18-05 Last post: 6302 days Last view: 6300 days |
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| Link 64 (adult), hands down. Link-tan doesn't appeal to me, Boy Hero and Teen Link are the same. And Bishy? No. Just. No. Link 64 (child) comes close, but just doesn't act as cool as his adult form. I mean, Adult Link's reaction to Twinrova is just too damn priceless. | |||
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Tatrion <_<; Since: 11-17-05 Last post: 6301 days Last view: 6300 days |
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| Both of the OoT Links. I couldn't decide between child or adult to vote on, so I voted child since he was down. | |||
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Schweiz oder etwas [12:55] (Dr_Death16); I swear, the word drama needs to be stricken from the dictionary, for I've heard it so many times, it will permanently be imprinted on my brain  Since: 11-17-05 From: Kingston, Rhode Island Last post: 6300 days Last view: 6300 days |
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| Eh, I kinda like New Link, but Teen Link and Boy Link are pretty much the same person, yeah... The most common representation of Link anywhere save for Nintendo Territory is Teen Link. Everyone sees the Hyrule shield, forgets about the pants, and likes the simple, sharp sword.
Me? I like New Link and OOT Link. In case you haven't noticed, Link's NEVER had a defined personality, ever. He's a shell of the user's perceptions of the world, much like Chrono or Ness. Silent hero, you see? In OOT and Windwaker they tried to give him a personality, but a lot of his reactions were really just surprise or confidence. Does Mario have a personality? Not really; he likes ravioli. And Peach. But he's changed throughout the years, too. I'd welcome this New Link if they actually give him a personality and a reason to exist other than "save princess, hero of hyrule, yadda", but other than that, I'm all OoT Link for the win. Adult. Real men wear tights. |
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Zem Permabanned. Flaming, trolling, reregistering. Since: 11-18-05 Last post: 6623 days Last view: 6623 days |
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Originally posted by Grey cat or Gordon Freeman. whooooooooo |
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Schweiz oder etwas [12:55] (Dr_Death16); I swear, the word drama needs to be stricken from the dictionary, for I've heard it so many times, it will permanently be imprinted on my brain Since: 11-17-05 From: Kingston, Rhode Island Last post: 6300 days Last view: 6300 days |
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Originally posted by ZemOriginally posted by Grey cat I know Gordon Freeman in real life, and Link is NOT Gordon Freeman. |
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Zem Permabanned. Flaming, trolling, reregistering. Since: 11-18-05 Last post: 6623 days Last view: 6623 days |
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| detectivegrey: I shit you not
detectivegrey: http://i15-8.facebook.com/pics/1/3/s423182_9520.jpg bsznm: I don't doubt it detectivegrey: I put my glasses on this guy detectivegrey: he needs a HEV suit bsznm: =o Someone call Valve |
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JDavis Nintendo Fanboy Local Mod Affected by 'The Golden Power' +  Since: 11-17-05 From: Ada, OK, USA Last post: 6314 days Last view: 6302 days |
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Firstly, I'm not voting in this poll because I don't have a "favorite Link." Now, to my commentary...
Originally posted by Kutske I underlined the inaccuracies here for emphasis. Link's Awakening, being the fourth game in the Zelda series, did not use the same Link style as the first two games; it used the same style as the third game, A Link to the Past. In fact, much of the art in the Link's Awakening Manual is the EXACT SAME art as in the LttP manual. Secondly, the original Link's shield did NOT have the Triforce on it. It had a big freaking cross. At the time of the first Zelda game the Triforce didn't even HAVE three pieces yet, just wisdom and power. Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link did see the first appearance of the Triforce in its now familiar "three triangles making up a triangle" shape, but not on Link's shield. In fact, the only time it's seen in the manual in that form is on the back of Link's hand. Originally posted by Kutske My only problem here is calling this style "Teen Link" ... Why? Because it was also used for the Oracle games, with the minor changes of his apparent age and the addition of white tights and a collar. Otherwise, he's the exact same Link, including the shield, which is usually one of the most prominent things changed between styles. Compare for yourself: A Link to the Past/Link's Awakening VS Oracle of Ages/Seasons. Originally posted by Kutske Nothing to add except that the art of this version always seemed more anime-influenced to me than the others were. Originally posted by Kutske "The Link that matched the art." Let's face it, Ocarina was the first time the in-game Link more than just somewhat matched his artwork, but even then the N64 wasn't capable of perfectly producing a match, though the Gamecube did fine making the Hero of Time match his art in Smash Bros. Melee and later Soul Calibur 2. The Wind Waker was the first Zelda game whose Link looked exactly like he did in the manual. That's all I have to say about that. Oh, and that, as you failed to mention, the style was also used for Four Swords, Four Swords Adventures, and The Minish Cap. Originally posted by Kutske While I don't necessarily agree with calling him "Bishonen Link"... My only other gripe here is your last sentence, as we HAVE seen PLENTY of gameplay footage and screenshots. His shield, interesting enough, appears to have a design identical to that of Ocarina of Time's Hylian shield... Though it is clearly not the same shield, as OoT's Hylian Shield had a mostly wooden backside, not a metal one. Ranting/commentary over.  |
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Spinal Kabu Since: 12-20-05 From: Sweden Last post: 6714 days Last view: 6714 days |
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| I voted for Teen Link, i really didn't like zelda when it came to n64. |
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