Talk:Link

Link's lineage
Is Link related to PH Link? There are obvious relations to Tetra and Zelda, and many other characters. I also don't see another random Link popping up out of nowhere like in WW, since there is a Link to have children. 24.45.20.86 23:06, January 6, 2010 (UTC)

Isn't OoT Link the original Link? H-Man Havoc (talk) 22:39, January 15, 2010 (UTC)

The Wind Waker Link has no connections to the Ocarina of Time Link stated by the King of Red Lions when talking to Jabun Oni Dark Link 22:40, January 15, 2010 (UTC)

OOT Link is officially the first Link chronologically, and Tetra may be his descendant, but this is merely theory.--Red 11 (talk) 19:55, February 12, 2010 (UTC)

Sure and we could all assume that Princess Zelda from Spirit Tracks is the result of Link and Tetra getting togther....meh i hate obssesive romantic theories. :I I go with Avatar style reincarnation.HECK! For all I know Spirit Tracks Link is Niko's Great-Grandson!--Marx Wraith (talk) 16:01, February 19, 2010 (UTC)
 * That would make ST Link a member of the Royal Family, not a villager training to be an enginner.--Mongeese (talk) 21:58, March 20, 2010 (UTC)

Twilight princess
I think Link if sooooo hot and cute in TP But I hate the way he climbs
 * Again, please put opiniions on a forum or blog, and not on an articles talk page, because we use it to discuss content about the article. Hope this isn't an incovience.-- C  2  / C C  15:49, February 19, 2010 (UTC)

It says on the page that most of Link's adventures take place in Hyrule. Doesn't that depend upon the timeline you believe? The Minish Cap, Four Swords, Four Swords Adventures, The Legend of Zelda, and Zelda II could all take place in either Hyrule or New Hyrule. 67.102.173.233 01:47, February 22, 2010 (UTC)
 * What do timelines have to do with where the games take place? The majority of the games do in fact take place in Hyrule. If I'm not mistaken every game before OoT except for Link's Awakening were set in Hyrule. -Shorty1982 (talk) 01:51, February 22, 2010 (UTC)
 * My point is that if you believed that, for example, the original Legend of Zelda takes place after Wind Waker, it would have to be in New Hyrule. As far as I am aware, The inhabitants of New Hyrule refer to their home simply as "Hyrule", so it isn't impossible for it to take place there.
 * Ummm... Good point. Not sure what to make of it though. -Shorty1982 (talk) 02:39, February 22, 2010 (UTC)
 * I must admit, it is a good point. Here's what I make of it; since the timelines are mostly subjective and the two lands in question are both called "Hyrule", whether that is the official name or not, it seems best to just say most of them take place in Hyrule, as the page does now. Jedimasterlink (talk) 02:44, February 22, 2010 (UTC)
 * I guess that works. 67.102.173.233 02:49, February 22, 2010 (UTC)

Zelda Wii?
This article claims that Zelda Wii's Link is the same as the one starring in TP, but I'm pretty sure Nintendo never confirmed that. Am I right?

--Pkmns (talk) 11:53, March 10, 2010 (UTC)
 * I believe you are right Oni Dark Link 15:13, March 10, 2010 (UTC)

The section that describes Link as being predominantly left-handed mentions the only right-handed Link is Wii's Twilight Princess one; however the Skyward Sword link shown at E3 in 2010 was right handed. Perhaps just a minor update to clarify this?


 * The art seen thus far seems to coincide with this.

what about the game wind waker? he used the bow in his right hand, and i think the hook shot too.Fooster (talk) 20:44, August 6, 2010 (UTC)

Deaf?
I thought about it, and wondered: Could Link be deaf? He never speaks. He might just be good at reading lips. It seems unlikely but maybe possible...? Frixxion (talk) 02:14, March 20, 2010 (UTC)
 * Is there anything that shows that he is deaf? He also seems to respond to the sounds he hears... - McGillivray  227  02:16, March 20, 2010 (UTC)
 * Umm, I very much doubt it. How would he be able to learn how to play songs, for instance? "Doubt" is an understatement too... --Auron  Kaizer !  02:17, March 20, 2010 (UTC)
 * The reasons Link never speaks is because he is a world class charades player, so good he can tell people exactly what he wants with out moving Oni Dark Link 11:07, March 20, 2010 (UTC)
 * Link certainly isn't deaf, or else people wouldn't be able to talk to him while his back is turned. There's a possibility that he is mute, but then it would be impossible for ST Link to have a choice between saying "Yeah" and "Mh-hmm."--Mongeese (talk) 21:58, March 20, 2010 (UTC)
 * Although deafness would explain why Navu has to try so hard to get his attention. Oni Dark Link 22:36, March 20, 2010 (UTC)

I don't think so. He can hear Midna when she talks to him on his back. I agree with everyone who says he isn't deaf--Link in Termina (talk) 13:24, July 22, 2010 (UTC)
 * I think it's pretty obvious that he isn't deaf... there are even puzzles where we have to follow certain sounds(like Saria's song in OoT) to go through some areas; plus, it'd be impossible for Link to be so... pro as a musician in certain games if he was deaf :P. 187.2.100.44 21:35, February 11, 2011 (UTC)

Multiple Links
Given that there are multiple Links, wouldn't it make sense for there to be multiple pages, one for each Link? For example, Ocarina Link, Twilight Link, Toon Link, Engineer Link.--Mongeese (talk) 21:58, March 20, 2010 (UTC)

It may make navigation easier, but it makes it harder to distinguish between individual Links. Different Links have different traits at times (same with Zeldas), and there doesn't seem to be any page to put these traits.--Mongeese (talk) 22:43, March 22, 2010 (UTC)

fng....

Link's lineage
Link having the triforce in TP doesn't prove he is a descendant. If Ganon did not get the triforce end OoT (and if link went back into time to prevent Ganon from getting the triforce) then neither OoT link or zelda could pass it on the their descendant. In fact, it does not have to be passed on. Instead, as in OoT or the Oracles games, the triforce selects someone who is "worthy." Therefore,

Oops...forgot to finish. Therefore, I believe the TP wiki section of link is incorrect stating he is a descendant. I think that's true--Link in Termina (talk) 13:24, July 22, 2010 (UTC)

Cameos
Hello. This page is locked and I am not able to edit it. In the minor cameos section it references the player as you. I cant change it though.Rusl 33 (talk) 16:27, June 17, 2010 (UTC)
 * I fixed the ones I could. You should be able to edit pages like this when you account is four days old. Oni Dark <font color="#007A00">Link 16:31, June 17, 2010 (UTC)
 * Thank You!Rusl 33 (talk) 16:40, June 17, 2010 (UTC)

Missing Info
i uh... could find where i could say this at so i'll do it here. I THINK that link... is not left handed (switches blade in to other hand) i believe that he does as i would, put his defense in his dominant hand. it just seems smart... disagree i don't really care, thats what i think.Fooster (talk) 12:59, July 6, 2010 (UTC)

Doubtful. In general if people have both a sword and shield they will have the sword in their good hand. Swords need more dexterity to wield while shields are just strapped on. Plus if Link only has his sword out he will have it in his left hand which would be pointless if he was right handed. Not to mention he uses nearly every other weapon in the series with his left hand including the two handed swords (left hand is higher up on the hilt for more control and when he swings horizontally he lets go with his right hand) and the triforce appears on his left hand while it appears on Ganondorf and Zelda's right (most of the time). Finally it has been confirmed by both official statements and directly stated in game (Links figurine in The Wind Waker says so) that Link is left handed. <font color="#66FFFF">Oni <font color="#7F007F">Dark <font color="#007A00">Link 13:09, July 6, 2010 (UTC)

ok thanx. io was just wondering why. and i new i'd get an answer if i said the opposite of what people think.Fooster (talk) 21:59, July 6, 2010 (UTC)

Wind Waker Link
I remember that Ganondorf said or implied (I don't remember specifically which due to finishing the game several months ago) that TWW Link is the Hero of Time reborn, but preceding that in the section, there's info about the King of Red Lions telling Jabun during their encounter that TWW Link is not connected to the Hero of Time in any way (in fact, it's even said in Jabun's article that the King of Red Lions says that TWW Link can potentially take up the stead of the Hero of Time, which further implies that TWW Link =/= the Hero of Time). Which one is it? PCE (talk) 05:21, July 22, 2010 (UTC)
 * You have a good scope of it already. Ganondorf outright stated directly after beating Puppet Ganon that he believed Link was someone who had taken up the Hero of Time's mantle. He also says before the battle that he was waiting for a hero of some kind to challenge him. When The King of Red Lions says that Link has no connection to the legendary one I think he means blood relation of some sort or the fact that at the time he does not posses the Triforce of Courage. He does also say that there is promise in Link's ability meaning he can become a hero in his own right which he does so when the Triforce of Courage unexpectedly appears on his hand and he King of Red Lions proclaims him the Hero of Winds <font color="#66FFFF">Oni <font color="#7F007F">Dark <font color="#007A00">Link 11:58, July 22, 2010 (UTC)
 * I see. Thanks for the details, but just to be clear and precise for the sake of TWW Link's entry, should the info from his and the King's encounter with Jabun (i.e. talking about his potential and his lack of connection to the Hero of Time) be retained and Ganondorf's belief of TWW Link be deleted since the former is actually supported in Jabun's article? PCE (talk) 20:28, July 22, 2010 (UTC)
 * What Ganondorf said has nothing to do with blood relation and is merely an acknowledgment of Link's abilities. The statement should stay in the article, though it should not be placed so that it counters what the King of Red Lions says about Link's heritage. Jedimasterlink (talk) 20:39, July 22, 2010 (UTC)
 * So if Ganondorf's comment has to do with TWW Link's abilities instead of bloodline, does that mean his statement should be rewritten? Because it says that Ganondorf believes that TWW Link is the Hero of Time reborn. Also, where in the entry would be good to place Ganondorf's statement so as not to counter the King's discussion with Jabun? PCE (talk) 20:53, July 22, 2010 (UTC)
 * I already did it. And yes, it definitely needed to be reworded, but the idea is there. Jedimasterlink (talk) 20:56, July 22, 2010 (UTC)
 * Thanks a bunch for the clear-up. Much abliged. PCE (talk) 21:03, July 22, 2010 (UTC)

Trivia Fact
From The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time onward, in almost every game that's been released after that, at the beginning of the game Link is asleep.

Ocarina of Time: Navi finds him asleep in his house

Wind Waker: His sister finds him asleep in that crows nest.... thing

Twilight Princess: Link is woken up by Fado

Phantom Hourglass: Is asleep during Nico's story

Spirit Tracks: The same as Phantom Hourglass.

Could that be added as a trivia fact of some sorts? --<font color="Red">Ikkaku <font color="Black">Madarame ' 04:53, July 25, 2010 (UTC)

It goes further then that. In a link to the past he is woken by Zelda, Marin in Link's Awakening, Impa and Din in the oracle games, Kaepora Gaebora (kind of) in four swords adventures and Smith in The Minish Cap. With so many examples i think that definitely deserves a mention somewhere <font color="#66FFFF">Oni <font color="#7F007F">Dark <font color="#007A00">Link 20:04, July 25, 2010 (UTC)

And in Majora's Mask he's not paying much attention to his surroundings and the way he reacts to Epona's sudden moves makes it seem like he is starting to fall asleep. --Raiderdline61 (talk) 03:00, July 26, 2010 (UTC)

So could we add that as a trivia fact? --<font color="Red">Ikkaku <font color="Black">Madarame ' 06:09, July 26, 2010 (UTC)
 * Dont make a trivia section for it. try to integrate it into the article at some point in a way that doesn't upset the flow of things <font color="#66FFFF">Oni <font color="#7F007F">Dark <font color="#007A00">Link 09:56, July 26, 2010 (UTC)
 * Hmm.... maybe a little difficult. --<font color="Red">Ikkaku <font color="Black">Madarame ' 23:52, July 27, 2010 (UTC)

Link The Sapper
No. That is something very random, we should not. --Wind Mage Master  03:15, July 26, 2010 (UTC)

I just have to say this!
This article's gallery is the COOLEST gallery I've ever seen!!! Whoever made it did an awesome job.-- Black  Dragon   Laguz  02:25, September 1, 2010 (UTC)

Okay. I'm becoming my old self again. I'll take a break, or quiet down, or something.-- Black  Dragon   Laguz  02:37, September 1, 2010 (UTC)

MySims
Heh...strange resemblance. I probably would....but then again, I never really know what do to an article.-- Black  Dragon   Laguz   I'm not doing anything suspicious! Really!

How tall is link?
Shouldn't the page have how tall he is and stuff like that?--Awesomedude1996 (talk) 20:31, September 9, 2010 (UTC)
 * Is it really needed? --<font color="#00FF66">Jazzi <font color="#6600FF">BassJapas Japas Artwork.png 20:34, September 9, 2010 (UTC)
 * If, and I say if we were to include that information, we'd need to first deduce his height from the games by using advanced vectronics or algebra or something. If someone could do this correctly, I wouldn't be opposed to it, depending on how this information is implemented. --<font color="#3ba0c5">Auron  Kaizer <font color="#3ba0c5">!  20:37, September 9, 2010 (UTC)


 * Agreed, but that's a big "if". --Ricorum (talk) 21:36, September 9, 2010 (UTC)

And if we added his height, wouldn't we be expected to write down the height(s) of other characters? That is what I would think.-- Black  Dragon   Laguz   I'm not doing anything suspicious! Really!


 * True. --Ricorum (talk) 21:32, September 10, 2010 (UTC)

Why does Link wear that funny little green hat?
Because the little leprechauns told him that if he doesn't wear it the three goddesses will spite him! -evil laugh- --<font color="#00BFF3">ϐαςς <font color="#35077D">ᴶαϟϟι  23:12, December 13, 2010 (UTC)
 * I kinda expected more of you.

189.124.148.20 00:10, February 20, 2011 (UTC)
 * I also expected nobody to ask this question. The character model just looks out of place without the hat. --<font color="#00BFF3"> B <font color="#000000">a <font color="#000000">s <font color="#000000">s <font color="#00BFF3"> J  <font color="#000000">apas  00:22, February 20, 2011 (UTC)
 * Well, in Minish Cap he didn't wear a hat until he found Ezlo. Also, he just uses it because the "Hero" (Whoever he is) used it, and Link is always destined to become the next. And Link's Ordon clothes didn't include a hat.

By the way, what question? 189.124.148.20 01:27, February 20, 2011 (UTC)

Xandir
So I know I might get crap for this but should we mention Xandir from Drawn Together in the "Other Appearances" section? It has been stated by the producers he was based off Link (which was obvious anyway).
 * It wouldn't be a proper appearance of the subject of this article, just... something else. And it doesn't fit in the cameos article, neither. --<font color="#3ba0c5">Auron  Kaizer <font color="#3ba0c5">!  23:45, December 17, 2010 (UTC)

Affiliations
Right now Link's "Affiliations" section has just the Bombers and the Seeker's Guild, but could get a whole lot bigger. For example:
 * 1) He becomes a member of Beedle's Shop in multiple games
 * 2) He becomes a member of the Horon Village Shop
 * 3) Aveil (OoT) makes him a member of the Gerudo
 * 4) Captain Keeta gives him command of the (dead) army of Ikana
 * 5) He volunteers for the Joyous Volunteer Association
 * 6) He could be associated with various places in which he lives, such as Ordon Village
 * 7) At certain points he is considered a brother of the Gorons

This could go on for a long time, as Link gets involved with a lot of different groups. Should all such affiliations be added?--Fierce Deku (talk) 07:41, December 15, 2010 (UTC)

Most of them seem like they fit in, except the last too. It seems more as if it refers to groups and such he's become a member of rather then a community he has jioned <font color="#66FFFF">Oni <font color="#7F007F">Dark <font color="#007A00">Link 10:36, December 17, 2010 (UTC)

Some I can see others I can't. For the Joyous Volenteer Association he does do things for the group but he never is really a member of the group. If I donate money to Food for the Poor does that affiliate me with them. I don't think so. I also don't agree with the shops having membership cards to be added in the "Affiliations" section. --Birdman5589 (talk) 22:18, December 17, 2010 (UTC)

Too many of those suggested "affiliations" don't have group pages, which makes it somewhat pointless in my opinion, not to mention arguable whether or not it is proper affiliate-ness. --<font color="#3ba0c5">Auron  Kaizer <font color="#3ba0c5">!  23:45, December 17, 2010 (UTC)

Homeland
Link's homeland is currently listed as Hyrule. Shouldn't it also say Great Sea, perhaps under a Wind Waker heading? It'd be kind of a mess to put a heading for every other game just to have Hyrule listed over and over again. Barring huge changes, we'll be doing this again once Skyward Sword comes out.--Fierce Deku (talk) 22:19, December 22, 2010 (UTC)
 * Here's how I see it. We could do that. But just having one would make it inconsistent with the other pages. So we would, like you said, probably have to add it for all the other games (Hyrule). So I don't really see it as a big deal if we just leave it as saying Hyrule in this case. --EveryDayJoe45 (talk) 22:51, December 22, 2010 (UTC)

Wind Waker Age
"Link is thought to be exactly twelve as the game starts on his birthday. As is custom, when a boy comes of age, he receives a green tunic in celebration of the boy becoming the same age as the legendary Hero of Time. Due to the fact that the Hero of Time in the Wind Waker Timeline was around seventeen years old, it is also possible that Link is around the age of seventeen and not twelve."

Why is there the part about it possible that Link could be 17? Isn't the age known? --Birdman5589 (talk) 06:36, February 24, 2011 (UTC)


 * I don't think it's ever been confirmed but I'm not certain. If it is known, we need a citation. I traced this 12 number back to a random IP edit years ago, in which WW Link's age was changed from 13 to 12 without any explanation. The 13 comes from a user who hasn't been on since '07 who also gave no explanation of the age thing. I've edited out the number number until such a time that we come up with a confirmed age (if one even exists).--<font color="Green">Fierce <font color="SaddleBrown">Deku 08:26, February 24, 2011 (UTC)
 * As far as I can remember 12 is a number that is given in an official guide of some kind and on the brawl trophy. Still necessary non game info that probably has no place there. <font color="#66FFFF">Oni <font color="#7F007F">Dark <font color="#007A00">Link 09:42, February 24, 2011 (UTC)

Peter Pan
Is the section on similarities to Peter Pan important in any way? Why is it there?
 * Yes, it's important. If you've seen peter pan, you'd know why, the other question, is is that sig needed. Freaking my vision out. --<font color="#00BFF3"> B <font color="#000000">a <font color="#000000">s <font color="#000000">s <font color="#00BFF3"> J  <font color="#000000">apas  01:37, February 25, 2011 (UTC)
 * I've seen Peter Pan, and yes they are pretty similar but why is it included? Wouldn't it make more sense to put it on the Trivia section. (And my sig is totally snazzy and you love it really :3)