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Ganon has Dialogue in Tears of the Kingdom. This is the first time Ganon's spoken in, what, 3, 4 games?

Nintendo has a bad habit of hearing criticism and over-correcting to compensate.

I only heard the complaint about Ganon's lack of character in BotW once from a video by Nerrel. In which he states that each entry of the Zelda series has a unique interpretation of Ganon.

For the purposes of that Video, Demise and Ganon counted as the same character. He praised Skyward Sword for depicting "Ganon" as a barbarian-type character, and admonished BotW for giving Ganon no personality.

The fact that BotW Ganon had no personality because of Skyward Sword was apparently lost on him.

I am... cautiously optimistic for TotK.

tarotcard0

(Wow! this has been in my drafts since 2023 I must've just forgotten...) So! Turning this into an official add-on to the post, I replied to this comment before (back when it was originally made) But as a Reblog I not only have more room, but can also throw in pictures to help illustrate my point.

Where you heard that was from BotW itself:

[ID 3 Zoomed in Screenshots of Dialogue from Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Together they read "The demon king was born into this kingdom, but his transformation into Malice created the horror you see now." "a primal evel that has endured over the ages." "Ganon was born out of a dark past. He is a pure embodyment of the ancient evil that is reborn time and time again..."]

And not to mention the naming of him as Calamity Ganon, as if he is, in fact, just a force of nature.

But that's weird, right? Ganon was evil in the previous games, sure, but "A pure embodiment of the ancient evil"? "Primal?" That's some weird language they chose to describe him, right? Because it sure sounds weird... you know... until you cross reference it to the (very much canon) worst prequel ever written.

[ID: 3 Screenshots showing dialogue, 1 from Breath of the Wild, and 2 from Skyward Sword, the first is spoken by Zelda, and reads "[Ganon] has given up on reincarnation and assumed his pure, enraged form" the other 2 are spoken by Demise and read "My hate... Never perishes. It is born anew in a cycle with no end!" "An incarnation of my hatred shall ever follow your kind, dooming them to wander a blood-soaked sea of darkness for all time!"]

Oh Gosh! I wonder why I hate Skyward Sword so much! Must be because I'm too lazy to use motion controls! Certainly can't have anything to do with the writing!

This is why Ganon was a non-character in BotW. This is what I meant when I said that it was "Because of Skyward Sword"

Skyward Sword was allowed to contradict as many of the games that came before it as it pleased, but god forbid they contradict Skyward Sword even a little moving forward.

This is why Ganon didn't speak through all of Link Between Worlds, and why he didn't speak in BotW. And I mean not a single line of dialogue!

The only reason Ganon got to (temporarily) be a character again in Tears of the Kingdom, was because the same people who praised Skyward Sword for its writing, said that BotW's handling of Ganon was bad, unwittingly admitting that, in truth, they thought Skyward Sword's direction with Ganon was a mistake.

They'd never word it like that, of course, because doing so would admit that Skyward Sword has flaws. And because Skyward Sword is "The Best Game In The Series (tm)" and can have no flaws whatsoever, any connections later games have to Skyward Sword are ignored, and they speak about, and critique the writing as if Skyward Sword had no influence on these decisions, when in reality, it did.

By ignoring Skyward Sword when complaining about the decisions made for BotW, Skyward's fans shoot themselves in the foot, and wind up looking like rubes with no reading comprehension because of it.

#finally posting this #fuck you skyward sword

It's been a long time since i posted here. i've been spending a lot of time on my alt-turned-main account.

this is officially my alt account now, where i'll spend my time talking about my video game hot takes. though whether i'll actually mention the name of my main here, i'm not sure. frankly, i don't think i want my main to be associated with this account, and how bitter i can be here. assuming that i am even the same person on this account...

#personal card reading

phantomrose96

We've lost a lot to the onslaught of enshittification but I can think of none more brazen than Discord getting rid of the send button

phantomrose96

Oh, you've typed a message? You've typed a message? Would you like to add a sticker (server stickers available with Nitro Boosts(TM).) Would you like to add an emoji (more custom emojis available with Nitro(TM).) Would you like to send a gift (gift your friend Nitro(TM) for only $9.99 a month.) Would you like to add an app (more apps available in the Nitro Store(TM).)

phantomrose96

They got rid of the send message button. On the send messages to my friends app. In order to make room for a 5th button that sells you something. The parody is too bold people will roll their eyes you have to scale it back.

the-final-sif

I would like to gently point out that the send button can be enabled or disabled under accessibility,

Also, if you're someone who'd like to customize your discord further, or remove nitro garbage or bypass it, better discord (an open source project) can be used on desktop for a lot of fun results:

BetterDiscord extends the functionality of DiscordApp by enhancing it with new features.

Plugin options can entirely replicate nitro stuff, and enhance privacy, such as:

Remove annoying buttons like the Gift button from the chat box.

"Fuck those buttons"

Enhanced version of silent typing.

"Hey maybe I don't want you to know when I'm typing"

Allows you to enter larger Messages, which will automatically split into several smaller Messages

"Fuck the character limit"

Adds extra Controls to the Friends Page, for example sort by Name/Status, Search and All/Request/Blocked Amount

"Can I see my friends in a normal manner please"

Improves your whole experience using Discord. Adds highly customizable switching animations between guilds, channels, etc. Introduces smooth

"I would like navigating discord to be like a powerpoint please"

And many other features that range from helpful to profoundly useless but fun.

Enshittification sucks, but the first step to undoing it is taking control of your experiences and helping others do the same. So hopefully this helps a little?

soup-mother

"this character is meant to be a self insert for the player to project onto"

> the character is a man

soup-mother

swinging a bat at a hornets nest here and saying yes this includes link.

first playable zelda and it's cartoony and you can't fight directly, because there's an implied difference between the actions of link as a "male character" and zelda as a "female character".

why the fuck is everyone missing the incredibly fucking basic feminist point on this post????? 😭😭😭😭

soup-mother

"he's androgynous and meant be be relatable to everyone! people headcanon him as genderfluid or non-binary"

> character is explicitly a man in text and barred from "women only" spaces

#i can't overstate how much i appreciate this post

soup-mother

"this character is meant to be a self insert for the player to project onto"

> the character is a man

soup-mother

swinging a bat at a hornets nest here and saying yes this includes link.

first playable zelda and it's cartoony and you can't fight directly, because there's an implied difference between the actions of link as a "male character" and zelda as a "female character".

why the fuck is everyone missing the incredibly fucking basic feminist point on this post????? 😭😭😭😭

soup-mother

"he's androgynous and meant be be relatable to everyone! people headcanon him as genderfluid or non-binary"

> character is explicitly a man in text and barred from "women only" spaces

soup-mother

"this character is meant to be a self insert for the player to project onto"

> the character is a man

soup-mother

swinging a bat at a hornets nest here and saying yes this includes link.

first playable zelda and it's cartoony and you can't fight directly, because there's an implied difference between the actions of link as a "male character" and zelda as a "female character".

why the fuck is everyone missing the incredibly fucking basic feminist point on this post????? 😭😭😭😭

soup-mother

"he's androgynous and meant be be relatable to everyone! people headcanon him as genderfluid or non-binary"

> character is explicitly a man in text and barred from "women only" spaces

wolfertinger666

Salem back fat

wolfertinger666

Salem butt cellulite

wolfertinger666

I find these traits beautiful

wolfertinger666

ever since I started to draw Salem with these traits I have irl, my dysphoria and body dysmorphia has practically been non-existent.

gentleaffirmations

Even if you were a difficult child, you didn't deserve to be hurt.

gentleaffirmations

I hope this message reaches all the neurodiverse and disabled people who were made to feel like their abuse was justified because they had "behaviors".

While this message is true for every child, you are who I had in mind when I wrote it.

elbdot

A new pair of FAEMON ARE HERE! This time around we have a couple based on Fireflies! More precisely, based on Lamprohiza splendidula, found in Germany, where it's known as "Kleiner Leuchtkäfer" (translates to "Little Glowbug").

Little Glowbugs have a rather short lifespan compared to other Fireflies, especially the males only live for about a week and are unable to eat. They put the vast majority of their energy into their light to communicate and attract females. This, together with their appearance inspired the idea of a ghost/undead firefly. What's unique about their appearance is their see-through head-shield, which from underneath looks a bit like the collar of a coat:

Females (bottom right) can glow too, actually far more prominent than the males! Their white larvae body reminded me of a frill dress, and the idea of a Mask ball-themed duo was born!

These designs were so much fun to work on, I hope you enjoy them as well!! :D I MIGHT design a first stage baby for them one day, but for now I'm happy to share these two as the enchanted couple they are!

Early design concepts can be found on my Patreon!

aster-ish

I've had this thought for a while but only just realized I have a tumblr now so I can actually get that thought to reach ppl who'll share my level of madness.

So Sonic yeah? Pretty much the entire main cast are all anthropomorphic animals, excluding Eggman and his family tree. Across adaptations of Sonic, there's not a lot of consistency on what the general population outside of Sonic and the Gang are composed of. In shows like Boom, Prime, and the IDW comics, it's almost entirely animals, and Eggman's the odd one out:

But in other versions, where there are humans, Eggman still sticks out like a sore thumb:

It's also worth noting that in some Sonic games, there are regular, non-anthropomorphic animals in addition to anthropomorphic versions

(Yes, Vector is a crocodile not an alligator, but they're close enough taxonomically to be significant. You can't convince me that the difference between alligators and crocodiles in this universe is that one swims in freshwater and the other has bills to pay)

So here's my theory: there's cartoonish, anthropomorphic versions and realistic, non-anthropomorphic versions of the animals, right? So why wouldn't this extend to humans? After all, they're mammals just like hedgehogs and foxes are. AND THAT'S WHAT EGGMAN IS. He's an anthropomorphic animal like Sonic, it just happens to be that the animal he's based on is a human.

Eggman is an anthropomorphic human. He's human squared.

Thank you

tarotcard0

desert-palm

tchyp

Reblogging again. Firefox is an excellent, safe and fast browser and everyone should consider using it.

badgraph1csghost

Don’t just consider it. If you have the ability to switch to Firefox, this is your official notice to do it.

Stop everything you’re doing and go download and install Firefox.

If you’re saying, “well, I need Chrome because I need such-and-such extension for my job”, the computer will not explode if you install another browser. Use Chrome ONLY for work tasks and use Firefox for everything else. If you’re concerned about losing your bookmarks, Firefox can import your Chrome bookmarks.

[ID: Firefox Library window. The “Import and Backup” panel is expanded, displaying the option, “Import Data from Another Browser”, which is also circled with a red MS Paint ellipse. ID end.]

And, don’t forget to install uBlock Origin while you’re at it.

badgraph1csghost

Forgot a thing. Subscribe to Mozilla VPN for bonus points. It’s basically the only truly secure VPN service in the world right now.

For $5 a month, you can completely conceal your online activities from your ISP in a manner that isn’t just immediately monetised or turned over to the cops. No, it’s not free, it does cost money, but the money doesn’t go to line a billionaire’s pockets.

thatdisasterauthor

I wonder how much of this is because of work/school from home forcing people to use Chrome so all their stupid monitoring softwares and platforms can work.

ms-demeanor

This is also your reminder that you don’t have to use just one browser. You can use chrome for all the monitoring bullshit your office wants you to run and use firefox for everything else.

Be sure to add the multi account containers extension to your firefox, which allows you to be logged in to multiple accounts on the same website at the same time in the same window but in different tabs.

look on my five open tumblr accounts (not sideblogs, accounts!) ye mighty and despair.

Firefox is super good, folks. It’s good in a general “google shouldn’t own everything in the entire fucking world” sense AND in a “this is an actual good product that does lots of cool shit” sense.

ALSO make sure to add the Ublock origin extension on Firefox - I haven’t seen a youtube ad in five years and you don’t have to either.

While you’re at it, why not add the Wayback Machine extension so that if you go looking for a page that has been taken down the wayback machine will automatically offer you an archived version instead; also handy for documenting people’s shitty takes and winning arguments after they delete the original post!

Worried that Firefox is going to slow down your computer? In benchmarks, modern versions of chrome and firefox are pretty much the same speed but you can still install the auto tab discard extension ANYWAY so that it will snooze unused tabs in order to keep your computer running faster. Set it to sleep, discard, close, and store tags at your discretion!

And while you’re at it: install Firefox as your mobile browser for android and add those extensions to your mobile browser! Mobile adblock is here, baybee, save your data and enjoy a better mobile experience! And install it on iOS! iOS can’t add extensions, but at least it’s better than safari, and if you want a somewhat more private iOS browsing experience try firefox focus for iOS (which is also available on android but you can accomplish the same thing with extensions).

Anyway, firefox is good.

unicorn-elvis

Also: in January 2023, Chrome is making some changes to plugin architecture that effectively neutering adblockers. If you want good adblocking, you won’t have it in Chrome. Use Firefox

(In fairness, some Chrome-derived browsers like Vivaldi and Opera have openly parted ways with Chrome about this, and more power to them, but Firefox is the way to go.)

dduane

Firefox is what we use around here. It’s terrific.

capricorn-0mnikorn

I posted a “Use Firefox!” post a few days ago. But I’m doing it again.

BTW, I also use DuckDuckGo as my search engine, instead of Google. It’s pretty great. Unlike Google, DuckDuckGo has never given me the experience that Hank Green had, when he searched for Kurt Vonnegut books, and got a results page filled with White Supremacy literature.

Never, never, ever.

(oh and in my head, I no longer ‘google something.’ Instead, I ‘Duck around and find out’ 😉)

whetstonefires

Also Duckduckgo in its iteration as mobile browser has rolled out a thing where it blocks other apps (besides browsers which operate differently) from placing trackers on your phone, and I’m not gonna switch to it as my main browser but as a backup that throttles the data scraping I’m a big fan.

jackironsides

Firefox also blocks cross-site tracking cookies.

omagpies

posted a month ago on my patreon, original post by @turing-tested, @dog-on-it-tm, @khazel-t, @prettyboy-bigfoot (@clearcutcasualty), @rankeluck, @world-heritage-posts, @icecreamsavant, @yumiiiiiii, @jessbeinme15, @spacepaprika, @rat-on-fire, @thehottestmess, @vang0bus, @royal-random-the-yogurt-queen, @astraltrickster, @rubykgrant, @vaultoffaggotry, @adamsmasher, @cartoondog, and @unstablebill can be found here

like my omagpies comics? consider supporting me for early access and the simple pleasure of gently taping a $1 bill to my forehead here!

edit: thank you for all the love! reminding that there are many, Many more comics in my omagpies tag, and honorably mentioning @things-about-cars-in-posts for unveiling the mystery

fireyourowncannons

Hey y’all especially those in swing states, eyes up:

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says he created America PAC, which collects data in swing states key to the 2024 election between Donald Trump and Kamal

The elongated muskrat has engaged in blatant election interference by putting out a fake voter registration page on Google ads with the clear intention to dupe voters into thinking they have actually registered to vote. It’s likely also a data harvesting tactic.

Hopefully this gets immediately flagged and taken down but we all know this fascist chucklefuck will not see consequences to his actions and this is something that would drag out in court. Spread the word. Only register to vote through state board or check vote.org for more resources. Do not register through anything else ESPECIALLY if it has some sort of clear motivation.

detectivehole

to pretend that horrible people cannot make good art is another way to conflate beauty and talent with integrity and morality. the works of monsters are best examined with knowledge of the author in mind but art is not inherently reflective. human beings are creative, and habitual liars- it'd be stupid to pretend art must always be a portrait of its creator

curlicuecal

it's also a convenient oversimplification of humans to believe that a person who is horrible in one way will be horrible in every way. people can hold terrible views in one area and have something thoughtful to say in another. people can do terrible things to one person and tremendous acts of kindness and empathy to another.

humans are fucking complicated

bloobluebloo

Every time I see beautiful screenshots and poignant dialogue from the Wind Waker I get a pang in my heart because I really don't think we will ever get a game quite like it again. On one of my imperialism posts, someone had reblogged it commenting that LoZ at its core is imperialistic storytelling because it is influenced by Japanese myth and medieval Europe so to expect it to question its own concepts of imperialism and divine right to rule goes against its foundations. I honestly blame Skyward Sword onwards for making people think this way because The Wind Waker was literally about dismantling what Hyrule stood for, leaving it in the past and allowing the people to build their own future without being bogged down by its legacy. Daphnes's last words were quite literally:

Even Twilight Princess questioned Hyrule's legitimacy, putting Hyrule's habit of sending its criminals to the Twilight Realm front and center as the reason that it functionally created its own problem when Zant, and subsequently Ganondorf, took over. LoZ can absolutely question its own imperialistic storybeats if it wants to.

#i think more people should blame skyward sword for everything wrong with modern zelda #wind waker was so good #the stories were getting better and better until skyward sword fucked it up #fuck you skyward sword

el-shab-hussein

As a rule of thumb, don't reblog donation posts or people asking for donations unless they've been vetted and reblogged by Palestinian bloggers. We usually go to lengths to verify this shit because we know scammers have been faking to get people to send them money, using the urgency of our genocide as bait.

It's disgusting this is what we're dealing with, but people are losing money because of some truly evil people out there.

Accounts don't just randomly spring up on tumblr without gofundmes while asking for someone to help them create a campaign. Fuck out of here with that shit.

el-shab-hussein

I'm also gonna stop listing the reasons why I recognize something is a scam. It's becoming more and more clear there is 1 person behind this STRING of scams and they're leaving less trails behind but it still reeks of them and their MO.

DO NOT TRUST ANY GOFUNDME OR REQUEST FOR CROWDFUNDING THAT PALESTINIAN BLOGGERS HAVEN'T VERIFIED.

At this point I'm fine receiving a bunch of inbox messages asking me to vet x y z so y'all can avoid this shit. But please have some critical thinking!

People are exploiting our situation.

el-shab-hussein

Reblog this post.

Whether you wanna read the whole thing or not idc.

REBLOG IT.

The person this was about deleted the 4th or 5th scam account they made and are definitely gonna make a new one soon. I don't want anybody falling for this anymore.