So, you’re claiming then that the original version of the game, of which was released in Japan before any other version, or translation, existed, does not hold any sort of Canon over a translated version? Well then, I guess Translations that are "incorrect" have become canon because NOA did them, not the actual mind behind the game (Myiamoto, who doesn't speak English all too well). I am so glad this has been cleared up for me.
You say plenty of evidence, and all I see is speculation. Just because a picture from the very early 90's does not depict a rock-man's hand does not mean that it isn't possible. As has been stated, they simply were not thought up yet at the time of the picture. It doesn't mean they can't change their minds down the road. That's the beauty of time line theories - each game that comes out can throw all theories for a loop. A picture clearly doesn't make something canon. You want proof? Then why the hell do parts of hyrule between games totally change locations? On top of that, very few maps of hyrule across the games match up. Those maps are just as much "canon" as a picture from the early 90's. Aka, it doesn't mean a whole lot.
He knew where it was? Or, did he just know who DID know where it was... the royal family. (Or so, he thought knew where it was). One could safely argue he attempted kidnap Zelda to force the King to either tell him where the triforce was, or to simply hand it over. Why else is he chasing her out of the castle? Plus, Since Link happened to be there when Ganondorf was chasing her... it would make Ganondorf suspicious of him... and what he knows. Surely, he spied on him and... well... when he pulled the sword he was watching and took advantage. I doubt he actually knew how to get into the Golden Land. In fact, it appears to me it could be by mistake. Could be, is the key word. After all, this is just theorizing.
So, I was unaware the War had started yet. So, let’s assume he accidentally stumbled upon Link and got into the Sacred Realm by mistake... well the war had not started yet had it? So... there it is... before the war. Of course, there are other ways to explain it. The knights were instructed to forge a sword - true... but did the sword ever actually get made? I mean, it's fairly difficult for simple "hylians" to create a magic weapon. Oh, and I am fairly certain for 7 years, Zelda was trying to find Link.
And you know this because you played those 7 years right? So, in no way could they have actually fought to keep Ganondorf in there after noticing the door was open? I am sure Ganondorf was not the only person who noticed the Realm was open, just a thought.
Maybe he did, maybe he didn't. I don't know. There are too many theories surrounding this entire aspect to give a really good response.
Didn't you already state this at the beginning? Oh well. Nintendo isn't trying to cover up anything. They are not trying to cover up the original version of the AOL manual (Japan) or the original version of any other game manual. However, they could be taking creative freedom to try and get everything pieced together. After all, if there was a definitive time line, it would be very obvious and all theories would no longer exist.
Mistake? According to whom... you? I get what you’re saying: History cannot be rewritten. What happened happened. However, this is not reality. Were talking about a fantasy game that arguably never originally HAD a time line. In fact, it was not even intended to become a series. When the original game was made it was intended as a standalone title. So, I think we can excuse the creators of the games for possibly changing a few things to make everything fit better. After all, they can predict everything their mind is going to cook up a decade later right? Especially when they make the games "out of order" time line wise. It is what it is.
Oh and last I checked, for the Zelda franchise, Nintendo IS a God. After all, it's THEIR game.
Proof of this? I don't remember playing those 7 years, do you? Oh, and we know EVERYTHING about EVERY race in the game, right? Who would have thought at the time that Zora's could possibly fly one day?
I am so glad you know everything that happened in every waking moment of the War. While there is a lot information and "canon" for the war available, many of it contradicts itself, and some parts you are left wondering. Last I checked, didn't Ganondorf WIN the war? I could be mistaken... but that was my impression. IF that was the case... then would he not have fought OUT of the realm and into Hyrule? I mean, he may have lost... but that was after the hero showed up, I believe. Again, it's been awhile so I could be way off base.
It says they were told to forge a sword, not that it actually happened. I get told to do a lot of things... sometimes it doesn't happen regardless.
They don't have a 100% accurate timeline; hence we are free to have our theories. Yes, I know they "claim", rather under their breath, that they do have an "ultimate" timeline most assume they just have a general idea, no more fluid then the best of the timeline theorists. It took them a good long while to admit that OOT creates a split timeline. I seriously doubt when they made OOT they were thinking "yeah, this is going to cause a split timeline". In fact, that is exactly why it took so long to say it. The fact that the split timeline at OOT makes no literal sense (for reasons I won’t get into) is irrelevant. Myiamoto said the timeline is split. You know what? In 10 years he may say it's not because the games up to that point completely changed the entire timeline.
That’s why we get to theorize instead of being told. Myiamoto, and Nintendo, don't care all too much about the timeline. They just try harder now to make things fit because we demand it, not because it overly concerns them. Story, game play, fun. That is their focus. Making the story fit with everything isn't possible most the time... so they just do their best, or alter history when necessary.
You know, I read the entire 2 pages of this and you’re the one coming across as argumentative while Moon is just trying to have a conversation. In fact, your points are only really on a solid base back in 1993. It's been 15 years and crap changed. It happens. I understand you don't like to think Nintendo messes with History in the series... but they do. Deal with it. Creative freedom is something they do use, whether you like it or not.
Let me ask you: What time line do you think Nintendo IS shooting for? Last I heard, they won’t tell us. In fact, many assume they are trying to piece it together just like we are. The only anger I see is from close minded people that can't accept that events in history are altered for creative purposes. I mean no offense in any of what I am saying... but you just sound like person who refuses to even consider anyone else’s theories because all of yours, in your mind, is 100% Canon.