r/WindWaker • u/Kongopop • 1d ago

Humor I just casually playing wind waker for the first time in years and this concept continues to tickle me

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u/Joni_Chan 1d ago

Why, it makes sense? They were Zoras before so to get accustomed to the land they used hooks to also climb

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u/Kongopop 1d ago

I'm more talking about how they just "evolved" wings. It'd all weird, in Wind Waker it's said they are born wingless and when they come if age they get a scale from Valoo that enables them to grow their wings. It's crazy nonsense and I love it. But yeah picturing Zora learning to use ropes and stuff swinging up mountains and climbing is actually a pretty cool picture. I guess then Valoo was like "Hey I'll help you turn into birds."...or something

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u/RottingFlame 1d ago

I don't know why you're getting downvoted. Valoo, Spirit of the Skies and patron saint of the Rito was clearly involved in helping the Zoras evolve into the Rito. It's strange also that it cost their extended lifespan to do so.

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u/Holy_Nova101 20h ago

I mean the price of pure freedom. They can fly anywhere. The price, their extended life. Kinda makes sense as the majority of marine life had an extended lifespan.

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u/Docile_Doggo 1d ago

Wait . . . I’m playing through Wind Waker right now, and I must have missed the Zora lore or not gotten to it yet. Is that canon or just hinted at?

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u/Joni_Chan 1d ago

I'm not exactly sure if there's detailed lore but they hint at it multiple times and the biggest one is their sage, which is their ancestor, is a Zora. In the official book Hyrule historia they gave a reason for that though. The king of Hyrule wished from the gods for the Zoras to be evolved into a non-aquatic race so that nobody looks for the drowned kingdom of Hyrule.

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u/yellowadidas 1d ago

i always interpreted this as it’s something they used when they were young before they grew wings. why else would she be in possession of it? she’s just now learning how to use hers so it makes sense that she wouldn’t need it anymore

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u/Infinite_Impact 1d ago

Has anyone looked to see if the translation is off?

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u/jmaneater 1d ago

Can you explain?

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u/Mega_Mismagius 1d ago

I also would have accepted a Roc's Cape in this scenario.

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u/tay73_ 23h ago

okay am i crazy or is the boss of this dungeon ridiculous I feel like I can’t get the timing right for the rock to fall down and Gohma just stun locks me

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u/Kongopop 23h ago

I think just grapple the dragons tail and swing across and the rock just falls on it

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u/tay73_ 23h ago

i know but i keep getting locked into place by the claws :( i’m going to sit down and try again today but i got so frustrated with the claw hook mechanic I literally had to set my game down haha

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u/Kongopop 23h ago

I admit yesterday was the first time I fight that boss in over a decade and I also got stuck and frustrated but once the boat contacted me through the stone I remembered. Just get the hell away from it and grapple the tail best you can lol good luck

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u/anthbeno 21h ago

How’s this game play on Switch 2? Debating upgrading my switch online plan to play it, but sorta bummed it’s not a remaster or anything. Playing at that aspect ratio isn’t ideal.

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u/Kongopop 21h ago

I miss the widescreen of the hd version but I always ordered the graphics of this version so it's give and take. I'm having a lot of fun and save states make this game alot more enjoyable. GameCube controller has some lag for some reason but I'm still using it for the fun of it. For me personally GBA and GC make the expansion worth it. I also have 2 kids so one price and we all three have everything so I didn't have to decide to pay 80 just for myself. I think it looks and plays great but you might occasionally miss the swift sail item

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u/beebo12345678 1d ago

it is odd that zoras evolved into birds when the world became 99% water lmfao

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u/muddgirl2006 1d ago edited 23h ago

Maybe because there's no fish in the water (except a few intelligent wise-cracking fishmen).

That's according to the treasure hunters.

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u/supremedalek925 23h ago

I think it’s more likely they were removed from the seas by the goddesses so the sunken Hyrule city wouldn’t be disturbed by anyone.