Zelda MMORPG?

[Alder Dragon]

If Nintendo would release a Zelda title as an MMORPG, what would be your thoughts on that decision? Would you reject it or not play it? What if another company that promotes Zelda (such as capcom) was given rights to make it, or even if it was just a really good unofficial game?

Regardless of how the game would work, what would you think about a Zelda-based game that is 100% player-player interaction?

Seeing as how Zelda has always been based on a single-player adventure rather than a multiplayer cooperative game, I don't think this would ever happen, at least not officially. However, if it did - I'd be interested in it. What would you do?

[zeypherlink]

I would surely get it...but it doesn't mean that it would be any good.
Who would everybody play as though? If everybody was Link it would be pretty confusing.

[linkman8]

I'd give it a shot at least.

It would probably be a kind of WoW format, where you can choose your race (Hylian, Zora, Goron, etc.) , choose your name, and all sorts of stuff, then play in any of the worlds of the Zelda games, which would be different servers. That's what I'd do, in any case.

[Mike Pothier]

I'd give it a shot at least.

It would probably be a kind of WoW format, where you can choose your race (Hylian, Zora, Goron, etc.) , choose your name, and all sorts of stuff, then play in any of the worlds of the Zelda games, which would be different servers. That's what I'd do, in any case.

Hell, if I were Nintendo, I'd cut out the middleman. Just hire Blizzard to make a WoW-esque Zelda MMORPG. It'll never happen, but they'd make a killing if they did.

[Deku Lord]

There actually is a Zelda MMO already out, for free, but not by Nintendo. The graphics are sprite based, and it's made by a group of fans. It's really quite interesting, and should at least be checked out.

It's called Hyrule Online, simply click here (http://thewannabees.se/zelda/) and then click the gigantic "Enter Site" button. Go to downloads and grab the latest version, it's worth it.

[Smitie]

A zelda mmorpg sounds cool. I'm not a online-gamer, but i would give a zelda mmorpg a chance.

[Dabombster]

I don't think it'd be such a great idea. I don't know about you guys, but I don't like Zelda for the fighting and such. While it is cool and fun and such, I still like the puzzles better. I enjoy sitting down and working my way through a good puzzle. Which is why I suppose the later Zelda games haven't been as much fun to me, they have only been repeating puzzles in previous Zelda games.

[PrinceofDarkness]

I don't think it'd be such a great idea. I don't know about you guys, but I don't like Zelda for the fighting and such. While it is cool and fun and such, I still like the puzzles better. I enjoy sitting down and working my way through a good puzzle. Which is why I suppose the later Zelda games haven't been as much fun to me, they have only been repeating puzzles in previous Zelda games.

I like the fighting but I agree, too much fighting takes away from the game, there should be a balance with the emphasis on putting in lots of challenging new innovative puzzles.

[Shadow Link]

I'd give it a shot at least.

It would probably be a kind of WoW format, where you can choose your race (Hylian, Zora, Goron, etc.) , choose your name, and all sorts of stuff, then play in any of the worlds of the Zelda games, which would be different servers. That's what I'd do, in any case.

Yeah, that would make sense. I would definately give it a shot, but i would probably take a long time to DL.

[kris94]

It can be something like this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eZIwb_PpF8&feature=related

the first minutes is kinda boring

I know, it`s not a rpg game, and it`s not the zelda style, but it`s cool to watch

It`s actually a halo game that someone have edited

[Chrono]

I would surely get it...but it doesn't mean that it would be any good.
Who would everybody play as though? If everybody was Link it would be pretty confusing.


I think you still dont realize that Link himself is not an actual character. Link is the player itself 'linked' to the game. The ideal Link character is usually an adventurer that gets involved with a much greater quest. Anyone and everyone can be 'Link', doesnt mean they have to look exactly like Link or be named Link.

But huh, this would not work. The Zelda series is about a quest to save Hyrule or some other world. The only way it would work is if only one person can be the hero and everyone else has to be helpers, wise men, fortune tellers, etc etc etc etc..which also wouldnt even work. The only true way this would work is if Nintendo drastically changed the Zelda series into making it more Final Fantasy or WoW style which would in fact kill the series.

[Arix]

Personally I'd love to just be able to explore Hyrule. As much as I love playing as Link and saving the Land of Hyrule, I think it'd be interesting to play as a member of one of the many races of the games. Everyone wouldn't just have to be a 'Hero', there could be thieves, merchants, pirates, clerics, bards, all kinds of other classes. It would be fun just to explore this rich land from a different perspective. It wouldn't be 'the Legend of Zelda' in the way we're used to, but Hyrule doesn't just need to be explored/saved by Link. Its such an interesting land itself, I think it deserves to be expanded into something much... bigger than Link, if that makes sense.

[Inflexus]

Having a Zelda multiplayer that goes beyond 4 swords would be amazing, the world would have to be huge and there would need to be tons of customisable options and armor and equipment, and users wouldn't be able to necessaraly look like Link.

But I'd definitely buy in to the idea of an indepth Zelda MMO.

[OCDays]

haha link vs link, if one was dark link it would be cool but online zelda, its just not the same, u need a storyline for zelda, one of the few games that just wouldnt work well online

[ebuch]

This reminds me of Realms of Hyrule... the RPG Forum for Zelda fans

[serotonin_wraith]

Okay, we know it works. WoW, Second Skin, etc. Massive online worlds where people from all over can interact with each other. So what about having a Zelda one? Imagine the possibilities! Races down the river, sword fights, crossbow fights, having to work as teams to open secret areas (like one person standing on each of 4 floor tiles to open a door), horse races, joining your kinstones with someone elses... add you own.

Lots of people could play as Link, we know now he can be split up so that's not a problem. Or you could take on other roles, even an enemy. I don't play MMORPGs, but I know I'd make an exception for a Zelda one. Everyone at ZD could meet up at the Milk Bar for a chat!

Sorry mods, just spotted the other thread. Merge this into that. D'oh!

[Petman1325]

I'm not a fan of RPG forums. I am more of instant action, not say one thing, and wait a few hours for someone to submit another part of the story...

[Mercedes]

Zelda MMO, hmm...

I think this is the same thing for the Zelda film. Its either going to fantastic, everyone plays it and a huge success for Nintendo. Or its going to be terrible, ruin Zelda's good name.

Link isn't like Mario etc. except for Smash Bros. and I guess Soul Caliber ( he kicked *** anyway ) his record is almost perfectly clean. No tennis, no football and stuff. Link is Link. You find him with his sword, not with a tennis racket.

If Nintendo DID get the MMO right, with quests to do, a huge land to explore with friends, enemies, thousands of monsters and boss fights. Items, levels etc. I have to say that would be something extra special and good. I'd buy it without hesitation, to be honest.

[Zemen]

If Nintendo would release a Zelda title as an MMORPG, what would be your thoughts on that decision? Would you reject it or not play it? What if another company that promotes Zelda (such as capcom) was given rights to make it, or even if it was just a really good unofficial game?

Regardless of how the game would work, what would you think about a Zelda-based game that is 100% player-player interaction?

Seeing as how Zelda has always been based on a single-player adventure rather than a multiplayer cooperative game, I don't think this would ever happen, at least not officially. However, if it did - I'd be interested in it. What would you do?

very interesting idea. i could see it working out pretty well actually. give it the same basic fighting system like Diablo II. the only problem is that they would have to base it on one specific game because you can only use so many races in one game because then there would be timeline theorists who would be pissed. in order to fully tap into the potential of this idea it owuld have to be someone not assosiated with nintendo to get the rights to make it so that they can use all the characters without there being any timeline disruptions.

it was asked earlier about who would be Link because not everyone can be link. what if they make an MMORPG that takes place between OoT and WW because Link wasnt around to stop ganondorf. because of this there were many warriors who try to stop him (aka the players at home who create their own character). you should be able to pick from goron, deku, zora, kokori, hylian and shiekah and each race has their own strengths and weakneses.

another good idea would be to make an evil version of the game or an expansion that lets you play as different monsters from ganondorfs army. it would be kind of like the city of heros and city of villains game.

[zeldusfanaticus]

if there was an MMORPG then the best time period to play in would have to be the events before Oot and before or during the "Great War of the Triforce" where the races were all trying to get at the sacred realm. Also the landscape would have to remain similar to the classic zelda's but much larger, perhaps including areas from the oracle games. and not so many bottomless pits of death, and maybe the ability to climb a mountain or sail across an ocean. that is all i have to say

[Chris]

I don't think an MMORPG would be a good Zelda game. It would involve too much competition and would have no adventure to it. All it would be is killing the other player(s). That would really suck. Also, how would you obtain items?

[Onilink89]

now i don 't know sure about this.
i think zelda should stay a single player but the idea is interesting and could work.

lets lake TP for example.
my idea would be something like, how a third person shooter with multiply players work.

you have a battleground, for instance kakario village but then slightly modified.
- For once, i think the shield must be disabled to keep it fair. but still able to use shield attack and other sword skills.
- You have a sword, your bow, and maybe your clawshot to reach higher places (if they place clawshot titles around the area).
- A certain amount of hearts, like 10 or less. or 20 hearths with a time limit.
- Pots around the area to keep filling in ammo.
- Lock on system at close range only but disable other items besides sword during close range.
- Upgrades during the battle, like bombs or hawkeye to combine with arrow.

now this might actualy work, i don 't see why it would not should work.
but i don 't see this as a seperate game, more like a wifi battle option in the game. like PH but better.

[Zemen]

I don't think an MMORPG would be a good Zelda game. It would involve too much competition and would have no adventure to it. All it would be is killing the other player(s). That would really suck. Also, how would you obtain items?

you would obtain items by buying them. you would get money by completing different objectives which require going to a BUNCH of different dungeons. it definitely wouldnt be killing other players. everyone would basically be an ally (unless you wanted to challenge someone to fight). it would be all the races fighting to stop an ultimate evil in the absence of the hero of time. it would be a massive world, there would be A LOT to do. i could definitely see it working. instead of looking for the bad in it, look for the good in it and youll see it could work.

i wouldnt want them to make it in place of a zelda title, i just think it would be a fun spin off game.

here is a possible title for the game. The Legend of Zelda: Infinite Horizon. the title basically means that you can do whatever you want. or just call it The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Alliance. just a thought.

[Axle the Beast]

I would think it a really good idea, as long as it keeps to genuine Zelda gameplay (as opposed to a standard MMORPG system.)

Me and my sister had this idea a while back. I think Nintendo should do it, personally.

The game could function practically the same as a Zelda game, but with a ton more depth, sidequests and extras. There could be player interaction and teamwork, maybe even co-op dungeons, maybe a little like in Wind Waker (the Earth and Wind Temples.)

[mewtwolord]

errr WTF online zelda game no way

[Kitsu]

I would think it a really good idea, as long as it keeps to genuine Zelda gameplay (as opposed to a standard MMORPG system.)

Me and my sister had this idea a while back. I think Nintendo should do it, personally.

The game could function practically the same as a Zelda game, but with a ton more depth, sidequests and extras. There could be player interaction and teamwork, maybe even co-op dungeons, maybe a little like in Wind Waker (the Earth and Wind Temples.)

Interesting idea, and I agree that it could be a O.K. idea, However, I just don't like the sound of an game like Zelda becoming an online one. In some ways I feel it would destroy the originality of it.
I much enjoy the long, and almost personal advernture of games like Ocarina of Time. What I liked about that, was you could basically "take it at your own pace".
Still, I liked Majora's Mask, but then again, it was a more "personal adverture". Thinking about, Link is Hyrule's "sole hope", if I were to coin the term used by Nintendo.
Unless it involved something like battles on the scale of the Imprisoning War, or focused on side quests I would not like it. Even then, it doesn't sound that great, to me at least.

[Durion]

I would play on it but I would like to see a Zelda game that was like Age of Empires or Lord of the Rings: Middle Earth

[Axle the Beast]

Interesting idea, and I agree that it could be a O.K. idea, However, I just don't like the sound of an game like Zelda becoming an online one. In some ways I feel it would destroy the originality of it.
I much enjoy the long, and almost personal advernture of games like Ocarina of Time. What I liked about that, was you could basically "take it at your own pace".
Still, I liked Majora's Mask, but then again, it was a more "personal adverture". Thinking about, Link is Hyrule's "sole hope", if I were to coin the term used by Nintendo.
Unless it involved something like battles on the scale of the Imprisoning War, or focused on side quests I would not like it. Even then, it doesn't sound that great, to me at least.
Well, yeah. Having a bunch of players doing an "epic save the world" thing would suck and make no sense.

I mean more of an adventure in the world of Zelda, using some Zelda gameplay, I suppose, instead of an MMORPG Zelda game.

Imprisoning War? I'm... not sure what that is. I only know of the Unification War (the one before OoT.)

[cpunerd96]

I would play on it but I would like to see a Zelda game that was like Age of Empires or Lord of the Rings: Middle Earth
The type of game you were refering to, DarkLink, is called an RTS game or Real Time Strategy.
I had that idea a long time ago and tried to make it.
I wasn't very good at game making back then and failed to make the game.
Now I'm a little better at game making but have never come back to make the game.
An MMORPG sounds cool. I also had that idea some time ago but even now I don't know how to make MMORPG's.

[Zemen]

here is what i would think is a good idea for this.

in the back story for WW, they say that ganondorf escaped his prison and attacked the land and the hero of time didnt show up to save them. because this happened, each race had to pick their best warriors (the warriors you play as in the game) and they all try to work together to save Hyrule.

i know you dont like the idea of the world being saved by a bunch of people isntead of one, thats why i chose the WW back story, because we KNOW that they dont defeat ganondorf.

at the end of the MMORPG, all the races will ultimately defeat ganondorf, but he will arise as ganon and they stand no chance, so the gods flood the entire land, but not before they pick a select few to go to hilltops to survive.

in the end, you wont win, and the ending will lead right into hundreds of years later in the time of WW.

[cpunerd96]

It would probably be a kind of WoW format, where you can choose your race (Hylian, Zora, Goron, etc.) , choose your name, and all sorts of stuff, then play in any of the worlds of the Zelda games, which would be different servers. That's what I'd do, in any case.

I agree with this form of MMO. Although in WoW there is a story, I don't think that a Zelda MMO would realy require one.
When I had the thought to make a Zelda MMORPG, that was my idea.
And in reply to the last post by Zemen125 MMORPG's should never really have an ending.

[zeldusfanaticus]

maybe with a zelda MMO i wouldn't be just about killing the other guy but possibly a mirror of the way past. instead of going off to fight another your character could be a common worker and earn money, but sometimes your races king(the head honcho at a running zelda rpg HQ) would have fun and declare war on someone else. it make the game very in depth

otherwise, just like WoW just no monthly payments

[cpunerd96]

That kind of thing that zeldusfanaticus just said has always appealed to me.
Declaring war on another race and just fighting them.
Good idea!

[Kitsu]

A large scale war, especially one between races, would indeed be interesting. I think that it should be a war that goes though part of Hyrule's history, I think that would be interesting.

[Welbanks]

I think a zelda MMORPG would just be well, one of the most terrible things that they could do with the series

[cpunerd96]

I'm half of the opinion that an MMO would be the worst thing to ever happen to the Zelda series. (except maybe the animated tv shows)
And half on the side of Making an MMO.

[elementskater995]

If it were free...and if they kept it cool and didn't turn it gay like Final Fantasy is!!

[Steel Lover]

here is what i would think is a good idea for this.

in the back story for WW, they say that ganondorf escaped his prison and attacked the land and the hero of time didnt show up to save them. because this happened, each race had to pick their best warriors (the warriors you play as in the game) and they all try to work together to save Hyrule.

i know you dont like the idea of the world being saved by a bunch of people isntead of one, thats why i chose the WW back story, because we KNOW that they dont defeat ganondorf.

at the end of the MMORPG, all the races will ultimately defeat ganondorf, but he will arise as ganon and they stand no chance, so the gods flood the entire land, but not before they pick a select few to go to hilltops to survive.

in the end, you wont win, and the ending will lead right into hundreds of years later in the time of WW.


They don't even need to make it a game were in the end you lose. There can simply be no 'final' boss in the game, suppose instead there was A> designated areas for Player vs. Player combat so those who enjoy adventure more will have fun and B. have each of the sidequests have their own objective but in all of them you never really attempt to face down Ganon, just his more powerful minons of foiling one of his designs to take over the world

[Kitsu]

They don't even need to make it a game were in the end you lose. There can simply be no 'final' boss in the game, suppose instead there was A> designated areas for Player vs. Player combat so those who enjoy adventure more will have fun and B. have each of the sidequests have their own objective but in all of them you never really attempt to face down Ganon, just his more powerful minons of foiling one of his designs to take over the world
I'd like that idea better, I don't think a MMORPG is quite suited for the kind of boss battles, albeit final bosses, Zelda has.
I also feel it would be better if the focus was as you said, more on sidequests and fighting other players.
I think that attacking different aspects of his plan to foil, rather directly attacking him himself, would be better for such style of game.

[cpunerd96]

I actually wouldn't even support sidequests.
I think that just an open world style MMO would be better.

[Caleb, Of Asui]

Chances are, if Nintendo released an official Zelda MMORPG, I'd play it. If it's a fan game, then that's highly unlikely that I would play it. Next to that, assuming again that it's an official game, who knows how they'd make it? It might be chronologically confusing if every player was Link, unless the back story involves a 10-Billion-Sword (like the Four Sword), then I might be able to live for that. I'm not exactly sure that number of distinctive colors exists, though. XD If Nintendo can figure out the absolutely, beyond the shadow of a doubt, correct way to do it, then I'm happy.:)

[Alkarius]

a Zelda MMO, huh? This could work out, but I cannot be sure if Nintendo would support this, and don't forget, it takes a long time to make stuff like this, but nevertheless, a Zelda MMO would be worth it in the end.

[lonely_moon]

I'm really undecided about a Zelda MMO, but I think I'm leaning more towards "no".

The whole point of Zelda is that you (Link) are the last hope. You are the only one that can wield the Master Sword and take down Ganon. Like Kitsu said, the adventure feels very personal, with very little pressure to press on and complete it. This is one of the many reasons I like Zelda, and also why I dislike MMORPGs (you will always feel like you have to keep up and get new armour, weapons, etc.). And it just doesn't feel like the kind of game that would work as an MMO.

However, if they were to do something like this, I would check it out, if only out of sheer curiousity. I agree with both Zemen125 and zeldusfanaticus on setting the game either during the time between OoT and WW or in the time of the Civil War, since they were the "Dark Times" in Hyrule when there was no hero. There should obviously be a choice between races. As for the gameplay, it should have a heavier emphasis on puzzle-solving, as well as combat and exploration.

[cpunerd96]

I'm ashamed of not thinking of that personal quality that makes the Zelda games great.
but I still would like a Zelda MMORPG.

[Typhingblade]

wasnt that just an add on to halo for your computer...
just that the palletes were changed and same with the weapons and the ways of transport

[cpunerd96]

Um... what are you talking about?

[Amelie]

No. For a lot of reasons. Nintendo going MMO with Zelda would just make them look like a bunch of sell outs. More then they already do with all these ten doller budget games and over use of gimicks.

MMO in my opinion would not even work for Zelda and besides... you have to sit for at least a hour in front of your mac/pc every day to feel like you even got anything done in a MMORPG

They are adicting and evil. The last thing I want is another EverQuest clone with Zelda characters >>

[sign of table]

If they pulled it off it could be good. Maybe it could take place in a flood time with no Link. Forces of Ganon versus the Royal Family forces.

Of course there would have to be ways to travel to other Zelda time periods.

Maybe something is trying to mess with time so you have to group up and save hyrule in all sorts of adventures. Of course you would play an MMO version of all the Zelda games so far. And new stuff.

[Welbanks]

If they ever made a Zelda MMORPG, i would just be, well, very upset, possibly kill myself. lol jk, but still... It would be a very sell out move by Nintendo as previously stated before.

[Arctic Fire]

I would definately get it. I love games that really have a social aspect, it's fun playing with others, collecting stuff, trading, etc.

[Amelie]

I remember I played WoW for like.. up to level 30 or 40 (cant remember) a few years ago and it just got stupidly boreing.

Sure.. there are battle grounds.. dungeons to run once you are done with the boreing (go out and kill 10 monsters with this name) quests.. but.. I think I would call Nintendo sellouts if they ever did this.

Really. I never understood how people could sit for hours on end and play a MMORPG

Maybe Im just a dumb blond but I really dont get it ><

[Ver-go-a-go-go]

Really. I never understood how people could sit for hours on end and play a MMORPG

Maybe Im just a dumb blond but I really dont get it ><

Oh, believe me, it's really easy:P

As I said before, MMO's are one of my favorite pastimes, but Zelda CAN NOT make a good MMO.

It's kind of like Star Wars: Galaxies. Star Wars does not have enough content to make an MMO that you can play for days. Zelda is the same way.

[Megamannt125]

Well this is an idea i've had for a while now that I got from just running around randomly in TP...
A Zelda MMO.
However you wouldn't be Link, there'd just be way too many Links running around Hyrule, it would be a Zelda game where you go around hyrule, go in dungeons, do mannnyy sidequests, fight bosses, and just explore, with tons of customizable stuff and maybe even unlockable Link tunics...
Basically, Zelda games are awesome on their own, but imagine having a party of friends explore deep in dungeons and get treasure and items and even help each other take down bosses.
Maybe even choose different races of Hyrule like Gorons, Zoras, Deku Scrubs, Hylians, Gerudos, etc.
And of course the currency in the game would be rupees which can be obtained by fighting monsters, exploring dungeons, selling items, things like that.
EDIT: Whoops, before I made this thread I searched "mmo" to see if there was already something like this but didn't find any so I made this then searched "mmorpg" and saw a thread already like this....

[TVTMaster]

Seems like a solid idea- I've always wanted to see an MMO without traditional things like giant HP bars and constant MP conservation and whatnot- Zelda's emphasis on interactive environments and exploration makes a Zelda MMO seem like a fun prospect- no leveling up or exp grinding or whatnot- just a solid adventure with a bunch of friends. Cave of Ordeals-type stuff sounds like a fun fit for this type of this- fighting lots of enemies with teamwork to gain new (but not necessarily more powerful) weapons.

Actually, I just really want to see an MMO where a beginner can get by on skill, and the hard challenges are hard not because of HP totals but because of equipment weaknesses and such. Customizing your adventure by choosing the dungeons and therefore weapons/equipment you want to go through seems more fun than deciding everything about who you are before you know what you're doing.

The dungeons would have to be really long to keep up with the need for expansion- in a game without leveling up, you can't really get by on postgame stuff- "finishing" an MMO is bad news, so Nintendo would have to hire someone out to keep adding new content.

Anyway, sounds like a fun idea, but it's likely not possible given production and budget constraints. Fun to theorize about, though.

[Durion]

This seems a lot like a Version of World of Warcraft with just a Zelda skin slapped on it, It would be cool as I want an online Zelda game but a World of Warcraft copy nonetheless.

It would have to have some major differences so that it stood out from World of Warcraft as well, It can't compete in the size of the map as I doubt Nintendo would pay for servers like that used for World of Warcraft. Also there would be very little items you could use and Nintendo would have to go way out of there way to make some brand new weapons and other items.

It is a good Idea but In my Opinion it would be too hard for Nintendo to make, Even if it was like World of Warcraft it would still be a great game, It is just coming up with the items, clothing and other things to make it actually hard and to make such a large idea for a game possile. If only Nintendo had made tons of items it would be possible and a fun game to play. Good Idea.

[HeroofAges]

I am a huge MMORPG fan.. But not every great game needs to go there. This series continues to be compelling and fresh despite basically rehashing the same ideas. But why make a perfectly good adventure game into something it was never meant to be. I like RPG's and multiplayer but I like quality solo games. I say leave Zelda alone...

Though I know myself and if they did make a MMORPG I would play it.. I'm a sucker for that stuff.

[Ver-go-a-go-go]

Like Hero up there, I'm a very big fan of MMO's both RPG and FPS. But, like he also said, not everything can be customized to fit the MMO bill. Star Wars if the first thing that comes to mind. Unless you want to deprive it of the characters that made it so enjoyable, it can never work as an MMO. But, that's exactly what they did: Slap the logo on the box, and light swords and storm troopers, and there's the game. It just didn't work out, and Galaxies' current members online is enough to prove that. I see the same result if Zelda is ever applied to the MMO bill. You strip out Link, the main character, and you add all of these "little heros" (the members) that have never had any relevance to past Zelda titles, therefor taking away a key element that made the games so great in the first place. So no, I think it would flop, just like Star Wars did with it.

[Caleb, Of Asui]

Ah, a Zelda MMORPG... an idea I've heard many once-upon-a-times ago. If Nintendo did decide to make it, I would certainly be happy about it. Of course, there would be many good things about it. (I like the idea of choosing your race. That would be better than having two trillion Links running around.)

I'd add, though (and I don't know why) that there are some things about a Zelda MMORPG that many people would be rather unhappy about, hypothetically. I had this pointed out to me way back when I was a member of the Zelda Elements Forums, by the pessiment members of those forums talking about a Zelda MMORPG. It was something about losing the feel of Zelda, I think... Then again, those people WERE rather pessimest, so I'm not going to trust my memories of them on that.

I think a Zelda MMORPG would be great. I'm not a big fan of MMORPG's (I don't play any), but, if I ever do play one, it will probably be Zelda. I can't say for sue if Nintendo would actually ever do this. I'm sure the idea has gone around to the big guys up at the top once or twice. At the very least, we might hear the idea touched on in an interview (either "No, not gonna happen" or "Good idea we might be considering").

[Zeruda]

I don't know... I mean, the idea of being able to choose your TLoZ race is great and all, but it really wouldn't be Zelda. Sidequests, dungeons, etc.... I mean, yeah, those are great, but making it so everybody could do that? I don't think so. It'd completely remove the need for a hero (Link), and without that one true hero, it really isn't Zelda. It's no longer a battle for Hyrule, Zelda, and the Triforce. So what would it be about? There'd have to be a story given. Perhaps it could take place during one of the wars mentioned in the games.

In any case, I think it'd have the potential to be fun, but I doubt that it actually would be. I can't see it lasting long, nor can I really see it having to do with Zelda. Everybody would be their own person instead of being Link, and so nobody would have any relevance to the general story of the series. Basically, it wouldn't be Zelda. It'd have Zelda elements, yes, but it wouldn't be true to the series, therefore, it'd be unfitting.

I do see where interest might be piqued, but really, there's just no need for an MMO. It's easier to just join a different MMORPG and create a Zelda-based guild or something.

[Immortal_One]

I would hate to see anything happen to the Zelda series that would deter from the usual way it goes, and this is one of those things :/
Although I like the idea of such an MMO, I would hate to see the name of Zelda tie in with it because I don't think Zelda has a place in the MMO world. It's too great on it's own as a game, and I would hate to see it be anything else. I may be being a bit irrational about it, but I really don't like new and unusual things to the Zelda series.

[elementskater995]

It seems a good idea. I too have thought of this. I would ceartianly love it. Although none of my friends are in to Zelda so I couldn't play it with them. But even if Nintendo didn't make one and made a Zelda game with "Drop in, Drop out" co op I would still be happy. :)

[HeroofAges]

I'm not opposed to Co-op... Four Swords was fun. I just don't think that MMO is necessary for Zelda. Co-op might be cool though.

[Arkatox]

It is a very interesting idea, though I think it might work better if it was a Fire Emblem MMORPG.

[Gildragon]

I like the idea of being able to do that. but the aspects of the Zelda games I like wouldnt' be transferred over well into a MMORPG Zelda isn't an RPG style game to beging with anyways. I feel that instead of a Good zelda quality game it would just be any average MMORPG just rooted in the Hyrule Universe. which in that case probably wouldn't be good as a quality of game and would only be bought by extreme fanboys that just get everthing zelda even if its crap.

[TVTMaster]

It is a very interesting idea, though I think it might work better if it was a Fire Emblem MMORPG.

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That aside, a Zelda MMO wouldn't really work without a dedicated team to release new dungeons and updates, and that's not too likely given Nintendo's need to put the good teams on producing big-name titles with Miyamoto on staff.

[nijbu]

hmmm maybe not like a full mmo but like so it has like a 30 person limit per game/server/thing

[Pyroco101]

So what would it be about? There'd have to be a story given. Perhaps it could take place during one of the wars mentioned in the games.

It'd probably in the war timeline where the races have pieces of the triforce, and the war ensues.:clap:

[Evenstevenp]

An MMO called Graal was originally a Zelda MMO, but they got sued up the *** by Nintendo.

As for an official Nintendo MMO, yeah. That would be sweet.

[Enraikou]

this idea is very good, Nintendo could make a Zelda game the there is a option to play online with friends, exploring dungeons, discovering mysteries or make a internet game like Runescape, ragnarok, but about Zelda like it was said.

[The7thLokomo]

Should someone make a Zelda MMORPG? I say yes

[Austin]

Eh. I know I would never play it because I haven't found a MMO that was truly enjoyable yet. Someone's always whining or begging or gloating, and I get bored of grinding after a while. However, even if I personally don't want it (along with plenty of other Zelda fans, I'm sure), it doesn't mean it shouldn't be made. If it makes money for Nintendo, it's clearly a good decision. My only issue would be that there'd probably be a delay in actual Zelda games if they put an MMO into development.

[dumb180]

I would love to see a Zelda MMORPG, but I guess my conception of it is pretty unique (and extremely unlikely).

I'm not terribly interested in the idea of mechanical rpg Zelda, with a leveling system, equipment, and the like. That's the sort of thing that creates hordes of heroes and turns Hyrule into.. something other than Hyrule. If Nintendo produced some sort of graphical Zelda roleplaying environment, I would love it from here to eternity.

"So... we're Gorons eh? Care to do some Goron stuff?"

[Tony]

I think it's a great idea it could be like the Zelda races game. I wouldn't mind being a Zora in a MMORPG, but I highly doubt Nintendo would make a Zelda MMO.