UrAvgAzn
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Okay, so a few people have decided to get together and remake the Zelda series of games, into DROD! Now progress on this game is waiting on TCB, but we will start making the Overworld, then import it into TCB so we won't have to work on that later.

Here are the list of people working on ZelDROD so far. I guess we should only have a maximum of 6, or 7, or this might get a bit confusing. If there are still free spots, PM me if you want to join, with your DROD strong points, weak points (be honest now and which Zelda games you have beaten/have good progress in. Well, here's the list so far (secreted to save space)


Beta Testers:
Someone Else

Oh yeah, we might need to share our E-mail addresses, team. I kinda don't have CaravelNet yet, so we have to get our progress and ideas around some other way.

Keep posting,

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Ezlo
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I've beaten all of them except Adventure of Link, and the CD-i games. This includes the second quest of the original, and the Master Quest of Ocarina. I'm working on finding the CD-i games to try them, but I have not found them.

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UrAvgAzn wrote:
Beta Testers:
Someone Else

I could be a beta tester if you wish. I doubt I could help make the hold I haven't beaten too much Zelda, (only the Wii one) but I could help out with testing.

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I share Ezlo's stats here, with the exception of trying to find the CD-i games, because I know they're not that great.

For the record, the games are:

Original
Original 2nd Quest
A Link to the Past
Link's Awakening
Oracle of Ages
Oracle of Seasons
Minish Cap
Four Swords
Ocarina of Time
Majora's Mask
Wind Waker
Twilight Princess
Phantom Hourglass (forthcoming)

I own a version of all of these, except for the Minish Cap, and Phantom Hourglass (for obvious reasons).

Edit: Also, be sure to have Casebier in the list. That overworld translation was fantastic.

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Casebier
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I'm a little upset that I wasn't included on the initial list.
For the record, I've played and beaten all of the Zelda on that list up to and including Majora's Mask. I've also beated the Zelda Game&Watch. I have not played the Zelda watch, nor Zelda BS. Note- these last three games weren't included in the list of all of the Zelda games in the previous post.

As mentioned in the previous thread, I'm Strong on Scripting, Art and Creativity, Good at Plot, Okay at normal rooms and puzzles, and probably Bad at Epic Battles (Bosses). I also have a pretty good voice and have a musical background, but don't ask me to compose anything.

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Oh yeah! Zelda BS! I have a friend who has it, but he won't let me play it. But Zelda Game & Watch, haven't heard of that one!

I'm going to start to work on a LttP world map. See you in a few days!

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Oh wow.

I just.

Wow.

Ezlo
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Could you elaborate? Are you amused? Confused? Confused and angered? Do you think this whole idea is stupid? We want to know!

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No...I don't think I'll elaborate. I...No, I just.

Wow.

Ezlo
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A www... Well let us know when you're willing to admit that we all are idiots.

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I thought I'd copy the two pictures from my other thread to this one...

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The first picture is how my Upgrades status screen looks. I cut the resolution in half to save file size. (Attached to previous message)
What I did to convert Zelda 1 Overworld map to DROD was the following:
1. I found a copy of the Overworld map on the Internet (can't find the location anymore) Original Dimensions-4096x1408
2. I split the map into four columns for easier viewing. (1024x1408)
3. The size of a Zelda 1 screen is 16x11 sprites. The size of a DROD screen is 38x32 sprites. Since each of my Quartiles was 4x8 screens, I resampled each file to 152x256 pixels(=4 x 38, 8 x 32), keeping the pixel resolution the same(96).
4. I then used that resample map to copy the Overworld.
5. Here's a screenshot of the entire map as it appears in the Editor's minimap window: (attached to this message)

The size of a Zelda: ALttP screen is 16x12 sprites. Of course, those screens can scroll, so the same method for translating the map won't work as in Zelda 1.

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Uh-oh.
I just realized that the game I had played was not, in fact, The Wind Waker, but Link's Awakening instead. It seemed to be the right game...
Anyways, from the list of games beaten at the top of the page, I guess this diversifies the games played a little. I also have easy access to Majora's Mask and have played quite a bit of it.
I will get started on a basic (ugly-looking, but functional) map of Link's Awakening.

EDIT:
Oh, and my email is in my profile.

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Casebier
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Aye, that would be the Wind Fish Waker.

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I have a question. Should I post my progress files here, or should I just send them to people? I have not been able to figure out how to put a password on them yet, although that would probably be best. Anyone know how?

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I found a password option in WinRAR. Try this file, the password is "Treant". Let's hope it works.

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Ezlo wrote:
I found a password option in WinRAR. Try this file, the password is "Treant". Let's hope it works.

Works perfectly for me!

Ezlo
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Well, we can each have a password that we use on each of our own holds, and we never change them. Then we PM them passwords to each other and we write in down in a safe place. Then we all have instant access to private holds on a public board!

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By the way, I'm almost done with the First Level of a ZelDROD Smite and Watch hold, that I started even though I'm not officially part of the team. Is it okay if I post it here, or should I PM it to somebody?

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Casebier
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Another option for our sharing our holds would be to set up a Yahoo Group. In fact, I've done just that. As I find the email addresses of the rest of the people in our group, I'll send out invitations.

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Okay, I'll post the first level there. Thanks.

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Casebier
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Nice rendition of the Zelda Game & Watch, Sillyman.
An idea for the rendition of the main baddy... Instead of him going "Ha", perhaps he could default to his hook pointing NW. Instead of "Ha", he rotates to the North, then rotates CCW twice to West. Finally, he rotates CW back to NW.

So, did you ever play the original handheld, or did you learn this from the Game & Watch Gallery for Gameboy?

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I've added a folder on the Yahoo site so that we can share any artwork, that we don't mind sharing, for the express purpose of including it in other ZelDROD holds. As you can see, I also whipped up a logo for the Yahoo Group page.

I'm posting this message here as opposed to there because I feel there is a better chance of all of you reading this here.

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Game and Watch Gallery 4/Advance.
Nice idea. Anyways, I'm having a hard time getting the boss to be difficult without becoming impossible. Also, if anyone wants to add on more levels using the existing template, they can, just stick to the real maps of the game, which can be found at http://db.gamefaqs.com/portable/gbadvance/file/game_and_watch_gallery_4_zelda.txt. I'm taking a break from the tedious scripting.

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Casebier
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Well, since the dragon attacks you with his tail, perhaps have the "tail" NPC move diagonally along a path, with a 1,2, or 3 turn wait at the top before moving downward again.

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Ezlo
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I can't get into the Yahoo group yet. Anyone have an idea why?

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I just noticed this thread. And I think I'm going to stop my attempt at doing a ZelDROD now because Casebier is way way ahead of me, and I was trying to do the same thing (with that overland map). I think you guys are going to be very interested in a lot of the new 3.0 elements and how they can help you realize this project so I don't want to slow you down, and I can't go into details, but...try to work on things that you don't think will change much when 3.0 comes out.

Game on,

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Casebier
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Hmm... what I don't think will change much in 3.0:
Orbs can toggle, open, or close doors.

What I do think will change much in 3.0:
Everything else!

If it helps, I'll sign a nondisclosure... Or we could help you beta-test it some more.

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Casebier wrote:
If it helps, I'll sign a nondisclosure... Or we could help you beta-test it some more.

That's a great idea!