Zelda timeline.

But they say flat out that the Hero's tunic once belonged to an ancient hero. That should be a massive hint that TP Link is not the first. Considering the world, and the state of it, it should be obvious it's OoT Link. They keep referencing an ancient hero too.

( Actually, that's what many people plainly say: it's a remake of OoT. I will never cease to cringe at that, again mainly because I thought the focus of the story was so different. But rather than going off topic anymore, I'll go start a thread about it. )

He does have green clothes in all the game, but OoT was the first game that explained why that was. OoT Link was the first to wear the green outfit and made it a trademark of the hero, like Link's grandmother says in WW it was symbolic of the hero from the past. It was OoT Link that brought that about. Which is why I'm puzzling over MC claiming to be the game that is the origin of Link's hat- OoT already answered that question, so I don't know why they did that. . .

Ack, I want to say more, but I got to run. Will come back with more!

As for TP being an OOT remake I understand in some aspects in recurring themes. Storyline NO WAY. Its simple:

OOT Link and Zelda = Close friendship

TP Link and Zelda = No friendship whatsoever

Currently I'm with the camp that says TP in the CT after OOT timeline wise.

Link and Zelda may have not gotten to spend as much time together as they did in OoT, but what connection they have in TP is the begining of a strong relationship that clearly is going to develop further. A lot of people also forget that after Zelda saved Midna, she was within her for the rest of the game and therefore with Link. But this isn't the proper thread to discuss what kind of relationship Link and Zelda had in TP- back on topic. XD

Timeline. I got to thinking about the Oracle games and what you were speaking of in regards to the Light Force that Zelda protects. In the Oracle games, Twinrova are trying to light the torches of. . . I can't remember the names. Anyway, they're the torches to revive Ganon. Zelda is to be the sacrifice to light the torch of despair I think. Anyway, it speaks of Zelda being the hope of the people and if something happens to her. . .well, basically it reminded me of the Light Force. I can't recall why. Maybe the Light Force is something Zelda has always been the guardian of. I don't remember where I was going with this. *sweat* I think my main point was wondering where you guys thought the Oracle games fit in.

Can't help you there. I have never played any of the handheld Zeldas. But I hope to play them in the future for sure.

Ah, the timeline debate, one of the most popular debates of the Zelda fandom. On one hand, I like the thought of the Zelda series having a chronological timeline, but on the other hand, I'm happy with the thought that each game (aside from direct sequels) is a retelling of the same story of a boy named Link who saves the world from Ganondorf and rescues (and falls in love with ) the princess Zelda. Kind of like the King Arthur legend, you know? But as far as timelines go, so far, I'd say:

Child Timeline: OoT -> MM -> TP
Adult Timeline: OoT -> WW -> PH -> ST

But as for the rest of the games (LoZ/AoL, ALttP, LA, OoS/OoA, MC/FS/FSA), I have no idea where they would go on the timeline.