Upset?

[Midna666]

If Miyamoto came out tomorrow and said that there was no timeline would you be upset or would you be glad?

[Amelie]

I really dont care myself. All the games are so similar to me that does a timeline really matter? I like sequels like what MM was to OoT. Other then that.. its a boy named Link and he goes to save Princess Zelda. Im not saying the timelines are bad.. but I dont really care if there really are any or not. Its just all very confusing to me ><

[Kitsu]

Seeing as timeline theories really annoy me, and I really don't care too much about them, I wouldn't be upset. I mean, I like speculating on timelines, and things like Amelie mentioned (Majora's Mask and Ocarina of Time), as well as trying to order certain games; but it isn't something I'm too concerned with.

[chrisbg99]

Not at all. In fact I'd get a sense of morbid pleasure from watching the timeline obsessed people's heads explode.

[Vincent]

It would be a huge relief, and it would be really funny to see all the theorists flipping out. Personally, I wouldn't care one bit.

[FalseDestiny]

I don't really care but there are times that people who obsess over when a game comes out are pretty funny when the timeline is made longer

[MrMosley]

I wouldn't really be upset. I'd still try to fit the games together, because as of right now there are a few really good possibilities as far as a legit timeline goes. At least until they did something that went against everything about a timeline, like use Ganondorf in a game set way up ahead on the supposid timeline.

[El Bagu]

It would not make me upset, rather it would make me appreciate him even more! Why? Cause that would really prove he got some good senses of humor. And as I see it, humor is the most important thing in life!

[Smertios]

I doubt they would ever say something like that. It would upset a lot of fans, and they want fans to be happy so they will keep buying the games :P

And I also doubt people will stop theorizing if they say there is no timeline. As long as it is possible to connect two games, there will always be a possible timeline...

I myself wouldn't be upset, but wouldn't be thrilled either...

[sign of table]

And I also doubt people will stop theorizing if they say there is no timeline. As long as it is possible to connect two games, there will always be a possible timeline... This.

Theorizing is my hobby. I'm not gonna stop just because Miyamoto says there's no timeline. Nintendo has said in the past that there is no timeline. (Mostly NoA has just said that, but still)

[Mases]

If Miyamoto came out tomorrow and said that there was no timeline would you be upset or would you be glad?

Considering the Zelda timeline, as complicated as it can be discussing it, is one thing that keeps a decent potion of the hardcore Zelda fans interested, I have no reason to think why Nintendo would ever do this.

I also think that Nintendo has somewhat hinted to this in the past. I believe they have said that they do not create games necessarily to progress the storyline as we'd like. Instead, they just create individual and unique games. Of course, they always through some connections that give is rough placement, but I don't think they ever intended for their to be a connected, full timeline.

I also think that there is too much material information available for them to say no timeline. Regardless if there is a 'real' timeline or not, it isn't going to stop Zelda fans from piecing the games togethor. There is clear evidence that certain games fit after others games. For example, regardless if there is an official timeline or not, I don't think you can find a qualfied person that would say Twilight Princess is AFTER Ocarina of Time. There is so much evidence to say that if you had to list these two games in chronological order, Twilight Princess would surely be second.

So ya, Nintendo's stance on the timeline has been blurry at best, sometimes inconsistant, etc... Some people believe in a linear timeline (Not a split timeline), and even after Eiji 'Confirmed' a split timeline. So regardless of what Nintendo says, us fans will continue to piece togethor the evidence and use our creative minds.

[Josh]

I'd be happy. Joyful. I mean this stuff contributes to every forum I'll give it that, but it just annoys me deeply when people try to piece together every little thing in every little game. Eh.

[Midna666]

I think if Nintendo came out and said there was no timeline,I would be a little sad,since I spent a lot of time working on a timeline.
The only good that could come of it would be it would disprove the stupid New Hyrule theory.

[Kybyrian]

It really wouldn't matter to me. I don't participate in the timeline discussions that you see around here, but I do lurk around them, and I say leave it up to the people who care about that sort of stuff. But anyway, like I was saying, I wouldn't really care if he said it or not, even though I tend to lurk around this area and look at the timelines and sort of try to make understandings of them and go with something. Well, I guess you could say it would sort of crush a few thoughts that I had and make the Zelda series seem a bit... smaller, so to speak.

[Master Link]

I wouldn't care one bit. I have never really cared for timeline theories in Zelda games. Seeing all those people argue about over something so trivial in my eyes irks me. I would like to see them go crazy about it though.

[Mike Pothier]

I would shrug and ignore him like I do with all his timeline comments. The man is a brilliant developer, and its obvious it couldn't care less what order the games come in.

[ChargewithSword]

I would be dissapointed and disheartened, this is mostly because the timeline brings discussion and debate. Those are my two favorite things to do with matters I know.

[MOS3]

I wouldn't care much....I don't love Zelda games because they all fit into one timeline perfectly....I love them for being amazing games that can stand on their own. And with the timeline discussion thing, we could still try to fit them all in a timeline by only speculating and theorizing about it.

[Axle the Beast]

Glad. It's what I've always thought, anyways.

I don't really personally find that there is a definite timeline anymore. I think it's just a bunch of mostly stand-alone games. Only a few have connections to each other, IMO.

[Ver-go-a-go-go]

"Finally"

That's what I would think. How long have they been torturing us with this subject? It would be a relief to finally get a straight up answer about it. I don't think it would be wise for them to announce it though. I'm sure they enjoy seeing us suffer.

[Alter]

Seeing as timeline theories really annoy me, and I really don't care too much about them, I wouldn't be upset. I mean, I like speculating on timelines, and things like Amelie mentioned (Majora's Mask and Ocarina of Time), as well as trying to order certain games; but it isn't something I'm too concerned with.

I agree with you. I like how certain games reference each other, such as OoT, MM, PH, and WW.

I'd kind of like a timeline to slowly develop over time as games are released, but it really is all about a boy who goes out to save a princess. It's just that there is something nice about a little bit of continuity.

[UsayEldaZay]

Timeline theories seem to give meaning to people, like they can't understand a game unless they know the timeline in which it happens. I agree with what some people have said, that they all look similar. I agree on that, if it's a good game then PLAY IT :D The rest shouldn't matter! The knitty gritty details are minor to me.

[Trentino]

I would be relieved. There are so many people who post threads about it and I really don't care! As long as there is some kind of boy dressed in green to save the world (and Zelda in most games, but not in all).Though I do believe MM is the sequel to OoT.

[Claire]

To be totally honest? I'd be much happier knowing if there was no timeline whatsoever than to hear, "Well, there is sort of a timeline..." It would literally be more appealing because I'd rather have it official and set in stone, rather than it floating about like it is. While timeline theories can be cute and all, I'd rather know the original truth than for them to try and make off as their is a timeline (assuming there isn't).

There either is, or there isn't. Now all we need is someone to say whether there is an official timeline or not. Until then, I'll stick to my own theory as though there isn't.

[Midna666]

Wow! I'm shocked by how many people on here don't seem to care about the Zelda timeline.

[Amelie]

I agree with Lenora. Zelda never even seemed like there was a timeline. The series makes more since if it didn't have one. I mean... its basically the same game over again anyway... Link is always Link... Ganon is always Ganon and Zelda is Zelda. Why do we have to keep thinking that ancestors are ancestors and this happened before that happened.

Why cant it just be the same story over again with the same Link Zelda and Ganon with maybe a different little twist.. besides the games that are obvious sequels?

I mean.. its basically that anyway. It makes my head hurt just thinking about what games came when and how it all ties in.

[Bokbok567]

It doesn't really matter as long as its a zelda game and it relates to the other then I am fine :)

[Aerostella]

I would only care because I love theories and timeline theories make up the majority of the theories.

I personally like to believe that the timeline isn't actually a timeline of events, but a timeline of the legend being passed down from generation to generation. Of course, it contradicts Aonuma saying that the timeline split in OoT, but it's the simplest answer besides there being no timeline.

[Shnappy]

I would quite frankly be shocked. Everyone has spent so much time watching and studying bits of each game, researching, and debating about timelines, that I would just be appalled, but not exactly upset, that there really was no timeline after all.

[Link_IshSexy]

Truthfully, I don't think I really would ever care. But If Miyamoto really did say that I would find it strange. The games really do seem to hint that there is a timeline, just not really put into order...

[fiercedeity619]

i would be sort of happy cause then i can remake my original timeline without people telling me that nintendo placed it somewhere else:P

[ironknuckle1]

I don't know I would be upset that there was no connection but I would kind of expect it out of him.

[TVTMaster]

For one thing, the definitive source on the Zelda story is Eiji Aonuma, not Miyamoto, who gave us stuff like OoT->LoZ/Aol->LttP. Miyamoto is a game design genius, but he's really got no understanding of the overarching Zelda mythos. Aonuma is the guy who's actually dealing with continuity and the story.

For another thing, they've already told us that there is a timeline- subject to change as new games come out, but they do have their own timeline on file that they're working off of. For Miyamoto to give us a cop-out like "it's a legend" or "there is no timeline" would not only alienate a good chunk of the fanbase, but would also, well, *iss me off. They've worked on the timeline, we've worked on the timeline, and to drop the matter entirely would be one of the most boneheaded moves they could make.

So in conclusion, heck no.

[Master Kokiri 9]

I'd be both upset and happy cuz if he said there was no timeline then I'd be happy cuz then I wouldn't have to worry about it but also mad cuz I didn't even get much of a chance to solve it.