#botw with guns

[mythawolf]

My pitch for a Zelda Game - Part 1

A few hours before I wrote this sentence, I read the ‘Legend of Zelda: Clockwork Empire' by Dresden Codak. Now I give you my pitch for a game.

Disclaimer: I have only played Breath of the Wild and a little bit of Ocarina of Time (and OOT was a few years ago, mind). Plus, I’m not the biggest expert on Zelda lore (I know a little bit but that’s it) so bear with me if you please. Also, i don't own BOTW, this is just ideas.

To my knowledge, a Zelda game is always in a mediaeval setting. There’s nothing wrong with that, but why not fast-forward a little? How far, you ask? Not as far as the 21st century. I’m talking about the Early Modern period, something like the late 1700s-early 1800s mixed with the mediaeval vibe and setting we are so used to.

We open with a cutscene. A slow look around Zelda’s room )similar to the start of Spider-man PS4) at Hyrule Castle. Pictures and paintings of her father, her mother and her nerdy interests. Scientific Journals, stuff like that.

Suddenly, King Rhoam is shaking her to wake up. He tells her that the soldiers of the Ganon Empire (who they have been at war with) are inside the walls and that she must leave at once. She protests, but he insists.

The first part of the gameplay tutorial begins. Rhoam gives her a dagger and tells her to run. Zelda is at first accompanied by guards who are immediately cut down by soldiers who look a lot like this but with different colours, no fancy wigs maybe a bit more armour and perhaps a smidge of dark magic empowerment:

If the player tries to fight the highly trained soldiers while playing as a fairly trained (I mean, Zelda is a Princess. She’s got to have had at least a little training, but still) 17 and ½ year-old wearing a nightdress who doesn’t get out much, they will die, because guns. As they run to the stables, they see a soldier ruthlessly shoot a pleading child. This is where the melee fighting tutorial begins.

Yeah, the tone is pretty heavy to start with.

The stable master runs up, saying ‘That poor boy! Princess, you must run!’ then they give brief instructions on how to ride a horse (which is pretty much the same as BOTW). The player can go back for instructions at any time.

As they ride out, the camera shifts to see the rest of the castle on fire and Rhoam fighting for his life.

With little choice, Zelda rides away into the nearby Kokori forest. 

CUTSCENE TIME!!

Zelda gets off her horse and takes a breather to find that some Bokoblins are heading towards her.

She draws her knife and attempts to fight back, but one of them wacks her with its bat and knocks her to the floor. After a quick shot of her seeing double, she puts up her hand to protect herself and suddenly a golden light glows from it, before sputtering and promptly dying. 

She notices some arrows being fried at the creatures before everything turns black and her head hits the ground.

She wakes up in circular, wooden room. She exits the curtain door to finds herself in a Kokori City, a large village of tree-homes, walkways and bridges.

She’s told by a guard waiting outside the hut to go to Elder’s hut, which is basically the largest building. The Village Elders grill her on what happened (perhaps here we have the opportunity to use some elements from a Telltale game in her replies that affect the game later). 

The conversation between the Elders about what to do quickly descends into petty bickering (because politicians).

Suddenly, Link appears behind her, startling Zelda. More telltale-game dialogue choice ensues, to every question Link either doesn’t say much or says nothing at all (I know not speaking is pretty much part of his character but he can canonically talk so let’s just make it so he doesn’t talk that much?) and then says ‘Come’.

Link’s basically like ‘I believe you. Ganondorf’s Army will soon take over the rest of the Kingdom. He must be stopped, but the Elders are mindless fools.’  He says that he will try and sway them, proceeding to refuse to elaborate and leave.

Then in comes Saria, who introduces herself as a childhood friend of link. She apologises for his refusal to elaborate, as he doesn’t talk much. She explains that she and Link rescued Zelda from the bokoblins and that golden light was magic. She advises her to head to the Sheikah to learn magic, as they were the last to be able to use magic. She leads Zelda to the training area and teaches her the basics of combat (more tutorial time) before giving Zelda a map of some of Hyrule (with the location on in the form of an ‘X’. can’t go wrong with the classics), a recipe book, a bow, some arrows and a Kokori sword. She then wishes her on her way, telling her she needs to convince the people of the village.

The player can now take the opportunity to explore the village. It’s shops, training area and stuff like that. 

I’ll leave the story there for now. The gameplay is basically the same as BOTW (like the controls, combat, and living off the land) apart from a few major differences (magic instead of a Sheikah slate, and the ‘Sheikah Slate Ability Select Button’ can later be used to select a spell). Zelda can use weapons, having had some training. 

Guns (flintlock muskets) can be picked up and used. They do massive amounts of damage but they take ages to reload and possibly have a chance to misfire. You can also switch to stabby mode or shooty mode. And different types of handheld bladed weapons like swords have different fighting styles (cutlass, rapier, broadsword, etc). Plus, there is also the idea for leading armies or small platoons of troops (which I may elaborate on in the next one).

A quick note: Guardians are buried all around the kingdom (and in some towns and villages are used as local decorations). Does this mean something?

Finally, I would like to point out the books given to Zelda are in the ‘Books’ section of your inventory. Something that’s in it from the start is ‘Zelda’s journal’. It essentially details the last few months. It goes like: 

‘Father got me some books today. A brand-new thesis on why the Sheikah went into hiding. I heard some of the war Generals say that some far-off Empire has suddenly invaded our neighbours.’ 

A couple days later ‘The Invaders arrived at our borders. Fleeing refugees say they have advanced weaponry, and powerful magicians. Father has sent diplomats and some of the army to try and resolve this, but I worry - most of the army is stretched out across the kingdom, fighting monsters like Bokoblins.’

‘The diplomats have returned - or at least, their heads have. It’s war.’

‘Father’s already greying hair has turned completely white. The Generals say that the troops are terrified of the enemy’s magic, and the weapons they use (which are apparently called ‘guns’). If only the Sheikah hadn’t taken their secrets after the magic purge. Then we might stand a better chance. Still, we’ll beat them… right?’

‘The enemy is already at our gates after only three months. Father would have sent me away sooner, but I have been gravely ill until yesterday. Our castle is protected by ancient enchantments, but many fear that isn’t enough. Even I fear we may lose.’

I hope you all enjoyed this! I plan to do more of these (with more research done and actual planning). This is all just a bunch of ideas mashed together in a few hours. Farewell!

[thealphabard]

Sparring match :)

It's more or less something that's mega overdue bc Lovely prisiidon drew Akos for zora may, I've been meaning to draw one of her zora's for her in return! The way to Akos' heart is through combat :D

[funzos]

Blupee Tapestry 💎✨

30x30 tufted piece

insta ♡ ko-fi ♡ shop

[mx-legend-of-faye]

Totk Zelda is a scientist and engineer in her own right and this is a hill I’m willing to die on.

Now, with that said, I think it would be really cool if she made a gun. Totk gave us zonai cannons, so it’s possible that engineer/scientist Zelda would find a way to miniaturize them and make them handheld.

And imagine if post botw she had made a gun with sheikah tech. Totk could’ve started very differently:

Link, pointing at dehydrated Ganon: Hey Zelda, what’s that over there?

Zelda: Oh shit, basement must be haunted.

Link: Huh??

Zelda, ready to field test her new gun: Basement’s haunted.

Ganon doesn’t stand a chance. My girl will shoot his dehydrated ass point blank, because Zelda is awesome and badass like that.

[asktheyigamaster]

I always preferred apples.

NO.

[lettucealone]

I will not write the cowboy legend of Zelda au. I have a book to write, I will not write the cowboy legend of Zelda au. I have a book to write, I will not write the legend of Zelda au. I have a book to write, I will not—

[queen-drawing]

“Bro wasn’t ready for the second round”

[nagasriel]

Song - Gun For Hire - Woodkid

guys am i cooking ??? (i noticed the audio kinda glitched for some reason so don't mind that)

It's been SOOOOO long since i had the urge to animate to this song because GUHHHH IT FITS SO WELL GRGGGGhpaefhpaefhpaef

So ye first part hopefully i'll be able to finish !!

[rokaartt]

I disappeared huh, but look at that, Rouge the Bat as Urbosa heals my wounds

[blueskittlesart]

oh dear god has my totk theory breached containment

[captain-liminal]

I truly and wholeheartedly believe that if you taught Link (from ANY Zelda game, doesn't matter which one) how to use a gun, he would become an unstoppable force.

[argon-primus]

[beloveddawn-blog]

I'm reminded of how I accidentally triggered the fight with Ganon in BotW by swimming up the wrong waterfall.

I proceeded to panic and shot him like five times in the face with a mighty lynel bow, then hit him once with my sword. It was epic and I'm nowhere near good enough to ever recreate it.

You’re not a real gamer unless you’ve wasted countless hours of your life purposefully walking in the wrong direction to make sure you’re not missing any content

[xaeorian]

me & my gun! stay safe guys.

[ledimn]

Rito are Americans in botw.

[overzeldalyzer]

The things I do to get my blorbos to properly show how cool they are.