Favourite Trading Sequence?

[Darknut]

Which Zelda game had the best trading sequence to you and why? Also, what trading sequence item (item you get at the end of the trading sequence) did you like most, or what item would you like to see at the end of a trading sequence? My favourite would be Ocarina of Time because you actually got timed for some items, and my favourite item was the magic boomerang in Link's Awakening, it just sucked that you needed to trade another weapon for it, but once I got the noble sword I just let him keep my shovel.

[blackice_cc]

Probably OoT's, just because it was the hardest. I can't remember exactly how many times I had to retry those last two timed runs before I finally got the Biggoron Sword.

As for favorite item, well, there isn't a lot to choose from, most of them being swords or heart pieces. I suppose I'd have to choose OoT again, because the Biggoron sword is awesome.

[PimPSlaP]

I agree with the two people that already said OoT. The first timed part caught me by supprise infact. Also the trading quest actually gave reason for the Lakeside Labratory, besides a skulltula and a piece of heart.

[angelkid]

My favourite trading sequence was probably that of Phantom Hourglass. You had no idea what the hell you were going to get, and you had to figure out who to give each item to for yourself. Virtually no help was given. I really like that, it posed a challenge. Also, I really liked what you got. It was kindof useless, just the great spin attack, but I really liked the way it was portrayed. The fact that this 'wayfarer' had found some rare legendary swordsman's scroll. I'm sorry, but that's just cool.

I really didn't like the on in LA. I didn't like the way it was done, the fact that all you needed to do was just walk around and something would eventually reveal itself to you. Also, I didn't like that it tied in with the storyline. I like a trading sequence to be a side-quest, that gives you something that helps out, but isn't required in the game. I know the boomerang wasn't required, but I heard that without the magnifying glass, you can't see the book in the library which tells you the way through the wind fish's egg. Also, I don't like the fact that you go through the whole trading sequence, then when you get to the end you have to trade one of your own weapons to get the boomerang. That just annoyed me.

However, inspite of all this, I think the boomerang in LA was the best item to get in a trading sequence. It was really worth the effort. It killed most enemies in one hit, and personally, IT WAS THE BOOMERANG! I had to get it because it's in like almost every Zelda game. The shovel is useless anyway. I liked the boomerang and I used it alot. This was one of the things I really liked about this game, the fact that the boomerang, an item that I usually never used, and normally was instantly outstripped by the Bow and Arrow actually had a purpose. I liked that alot.

[Zarom]

My favorite trading sequence is definitely the one in WW. Those decorations things were so cool! A reallly good idea.

[TVTMaster]

This probably goes in Zelda Favorites, actually.

Anyway, the only trading sequence I ever finished was the Goron Merchant quest in WW. I don't think TP's Magic Armor quest really counts, since you really only need to give some rupees and race across Eldin Field. I really want LA, if not for the game's general quality but for the fact that the boomerang isn't dead useless.

[ShellShocker]

My favorite trading sequence was in Ocarina of Time.

It was so much fun racing around Hyrule Field on Epona anxious to get the Biggoron's Sword. I was always worried that I'd run out of time, so I was thankful I planted the magic beans, which helped a lot. :) I was so relieved that I had finished the sidequest when I got the Biggoron's Sword. I felt I had done a good job in getting it.

Other than that, I liked Phantom Hourglass' one. It was quite creative and pretty fun to do. But it go a little boring at sometimes. It certainly paid off in the end though. :D

[El Bagu]

I don´t believe I´ve completed all of the trading sequences but I do have a favorite one anyhow. My favorite is the OoA trading, I love to time-travel and if I remember it correctly someone needed some paper at some point, quite hilarious indeed :lol:

I might change my mind at some point in the future, if that´s the case I´ll let you know ;)

[Skull_Kid]

I agree with Bagu, I really liked OoA's TS.
Also, OoT's was not thaaaaaaat hard, apart from the thingie that was to be delivered in a limited time

[airrow97]

My favorite trading sequence would have to be in Oot.

[Clucluclu]

Honestly, I hated the trading sequences, but my favorite thing that was recieved was the biggorons sword in OoT.

[Brandikins]

Mine is probably the one in Link's Awakening. In that game you actually have to beat it to beat the game. In the end it gets you the Magnifying Lens, but it's optional to go down to the beach and get the Boomerang which owns every enemy in the game lol.

[basement24]

Could the sequences in AoL be considered as trading sequences, or are they more fetch quests? For example, where you obtain the statue to bring back to the village in order to obtain new magic? I really enjoyed those "venture out to get one item in exchage for magic" missions. It was a great little way to earn the magic spells and you didn't get lost in the hubbub of just what exactly your final goal was.

Even if you were to find an item and had no idea what it was for, the answer was fairly easy that it belonged to a local village and you'd get magic for it. I often don't enjoy trading sequences because I get lost in what the overall goal is, or I find the next part in the chain so much beyond the last part that I forget about the mission. This is why I enjoyed the AoL ones. Short n' sweet, and with great, useful rewards!

[voltarrow]

i hate trading sequences, why can't u just get the item and that's all

[angelkid]

Could the sequences in AoL be considered as trading sequences, or are they more fetch quests? For example, where you obtain the statue to bring back to the village in order to obtain new magic? I really enjoyed those "venture out to get one item in exchage for magic" missions. It was a great little way to earn the magic spells and you didn't get lost in the hubbub of just what exactly your final goal was.

Even if you were to find an item and had no idea what it was for, the answer was fairly easy that it belonged to a local village and you'd get magic for it. I often don't enjoy trading sequences because I get lost in what the overall goal is, or I find the next part in the chain so much beyond the last part that I forget about the mission. This is why I enjoyed the AoL ones. Short n' sweet, and with great, useful rewards!

Yeah. I love the bit where the mirror is hidden under the table. Accidental finds for the win! I would never ever have looked there otherwise. This is one of the things I love so much about AoL. Just so random, there are no clues for anything. You just do it and sometimes well you just won't manage to find it at all. These were really good trading quests, I loved the sort of 'seek out' missions like this. I hated when I already accidentaly had the item. I wanted to go hunting for it once they asked me.

This has gotta go up there with one of my favourite trading quests.

[Waker of winds]

I liked a lot the OoT trading secuence. Mostly because after all that hard work you get the Biggoron sword wich is the strongest sword in the game.

I didn't like the WW trading secuence. I took a lot of sailing and a lot of rupees. It was a very tiring trading secuence...

MM was like a big, big trading secuence, so if that counts then MM is my favorite:)!

[Alex_Da_Great]

Hmm... I only remember the one in OOT but it was quite easy! The timer wasn't such a challenge unless you walk it. Once I accidently played the Serenade of Water to warp to Lake Hylia but you couldn't do that! :P

[No_Comment]

Mine is probably the one in Link's Awakening. In that game you actually have to beat it to beat the game. In the end it gets you the Magnifying Lens, but it's optional to go down to the beach and get the Boomerang which owns every enemy in the game lol.

I totally agree! It's definetly my favorite trading sequence! You got two items. Well, the boomerang wasn't really part of the quest, but it was BECAUSE of the quest you could get it.

[Shnappy]

Could the sequences in AoL be considered as trading sequences, or are they more fetch quests? For example, where you obtain the statue to bring back to the village in order to obtain new magic? I really enjoyed those "venture out to get one item in exchage for magic" missions.


I liked the one where you had to find the child on maze island. I just find it hilarious when Link finds him and holds him up, prideful, with a Lizalfos waiting to kill you.

Other than that, the only trading sequences that I've completed are those of OoT, TWW, and OoS. Out of those, I will not hesitate to say that OoT was easily my favorite one.

OoT's trading sequence was actually difficult. It was more than just here, you have this, give me something that I need to give to someone else, etc. You had time limits on the Odd Mushroom and Eyeball frog, and I'll admit, I had some trouble with the Odd Mushroom. Ocarina of Time's trading sequence just felt really complete in my opinion, and I had a lot of fun doing it. Plus, it had an awesome reward, the Biggoron Sword. A really fun sword to use, especially if you get it early and go through some dungeons with it.

Out of TWW and OoS, I liked TWW's trading sequence better. I thought it was real fun to take the time to go around, finding which Gorons gave you the better statue. Wasn't too challenging in a way that was fun, but was challenging in the sense that you had to go through the pain of finding which Goron to trade. Still, it wasn't too terribly irritating. At the end of the Trading Sequence, I thought it was cool to be able to plant those flowers around the town. Our reward here is just a Heart Piece, but it's not like it seems like it was all for nothing. Everybody likes Heart Pieces.

Then there's OoS. The reason I don't like this one as much is because it wasn't really for anything. It was for a tip on how to get the Noble Sword, and I could've just gone to a guide and checked on how to get it. Although, you do get the ability to buy potions about halfway through the Trading Sequence. The Trading Sequence wasn't particularly challenging if you knew where to go, but I still thought it was kind of fun. None of the trading sequences really disappointed me, but I was just kind of bummed that it was mostly for nothing.

I'm in the midst of LA's trading sequence, and I plan to eventually finish the rest of the Trading Sequences throughout the games. I'd like to see a trading sequence in a future Zelda game that is more like OoT's, where you have time limits and things that make it not so easy. But I'd like to also see new twists on the Trading Sequences, more than just added time limits, like other puzzles that you need to solve in order to get from item to item.

[Dungeon killer]

I liked the Oot trading quest I was relevied to finaly complete it and get the Biggoron's Sword and then I kicked some major butt with it and went crazy with power (and got my self killed:dry:). that is really the only one I have done but it was worth it after my three hours on it.:clap:

[Sparky]

I rather disliked the OOT trading sequence.

TWW was probably my favourite as it felt like more of a trading sequence then a "Go do work for me and i'll reward you with doing work for someone else" that OOT was.

[Darknut]

To all those who hate trading sequences, I love them. I think if you are stuck in a part in Zelda it's a fun side quest that takes up some time. There may be a couple of non-optional trading sequences, but none of them are hard for me and it's exciting to see what you will get next, if you don't already know :P