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02/07/2017 2:16 PM ·Spoilers

BotW Timeline Placement Theory (Final Version): After new info being released and research being done, it's time to make the final revision to my timeline placement theory. In no way should this theory be taken as confirmation of actual placement. Feel free to discuss after complete theory is posted in comments.

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  • Wonder One

    02/07/2017 2:32 PM ·Spoilers

    I have heard that perhaps the sea levels decreased, returning Hyrule. One of the biggest pieces of evidence was the fact you can find sea salt high on the mountains nowhere near an ocean, perhaps referencing the Great Sea. My personal theory is that it is after Four Swords Adventures in the Child Timeline.

    Yeahs1

  • Archangel

    02/07/2017 2:32 PM ·Spoilers

    @Knight I can still see after AoL, but recent trailers are shifting my view to the sealing war era, but post AoL is still a good possibility.

    Yeahs0

  • Archangel

    02/07/2017 2:36 PM ·Spoilers

    @V if we go by the number of attacks by Ganon, the Downfall timeline has the most, sitting at 4-6 times depending on what games count. Only really 1 possibly 2 times in the child timeline.

    Yeahs0

  • Archangel

    02/07/2017 2:40 PM ·Spoilers

    @V it also appears to me that Ganon had to be dealt with twice before ALttP. Once after the Hero's downfall and again during the sealing war, making ALttP the 3rd time in the downfall timeline Ganon attacked Hyrule.

    Yeahs0

  • Wonder One

    02/07/2017 2:41 PM ·Spoilers

    I mean I guess. But I just feel it is after FSA. That fountain that is clearly TP's Castle Town's can't be a coincidence. The geography seems similar to FSA's if you ask me. Also, it is clear the Child timeline is among the most technological advanced sections. Look at TP's cannons. In this way, the technology of the game can't come from the Decline Era.

    Yeahs1

  • Archangel

    02/07/2017 2:42 PM ·Spoilers

    I'll admit that a lot of the information we have so far contradicts a lot of the timelines. In the end, we'll just have to wait and see if BotW reveals it's placement or we get confirmation direct from the development staff.

    Yeahs1

  • Knight

    02/07/2017 2:45 PM ·Spoilers

    Ganon did return after LA and before ALBW. Legendary Hero restored Hyrule and the Sacred Realm at the end of ALttP then went on his adventures. In ALBW is revealed that Ganon was sealed with the Triforce of Power. So at some point between ALttP and ALBW, Ganon returned, got the Triforce of Power, and was sealed.

    Yeahs1

  • Knight

    02/07/2017 2:46 PM ·Spoilers

    Personally I don't think BotW will cover this part of the story, but I thought it was worth mentioning

    Yeahs1

  • Archangel

    02/07/2017 2:47 PM ·Spoilers

    @Matteo Look at the "Bubble Trap" in the Eastern and Desert Palaces in ALttP. There is technology there as well. The Beamos also show up in ALttP, which is a carry over from OoT. Technology still existed that early in the Downfall Timeline.

    Yeahs0

  • LEX

    02/07/2017 2:49 PM ·Spoilers

    Not to nitpick, but this is a hypothesis. Not a theory. And Nintendo could have just created a whole new timeline since it's not somethingg they're really serious about. But we'll find out on March 3rd.

    Yeahs0

  • Archangel

    02/07/2017 2:53 PM ·Spoilers

    @V That's what it looks like to me. The sages knew that the imprisonment wouldn't last and went to gather the Knights to help them seal Ganon.

    Yeahs0

  • Wonder One

    02/07/2017 2:53 PM ·Spoilers

    I just don't think we can really toss any of these timelines out just yet. Not enough is truly known. However, I think I remember reading that BotW takes place after the most recent Zelda game. And that could mean, depending on what is counted, Skyward Sword! But that really doesn't make sense. However, if this interview is right, then it could also mean after Triforce Heroes.

    Yeahs0

  • Wonder One

    02/07/2017 2:54 PM ·Spoilers

    I don't remember OoT mentioning anything on Ganon's imprisonment. I know TP did. However, that is in another timeline.

    Yeahs0

  • Archangel

    02/07/2017 2:56 PM ·Spoilers

    Another note pertaining to the lack of technology in the downfall timeline. It is possibly due to the fact that the technology was corrupted and turned against their creators, that the citizens of Hyrule shunned the use of it fearing a repeat of events.

    Yeahs1

  • Archangel

    02/07/2017 3:01 PM ·Spoilers

    The most recent non remake game would be Triforce Heroes or if truly main story game, A Link Between Worlds, so still pointing at downfall timeline in that regard. I will say that this is all just my opinion. I'm not right or wrong and you are not right or wrong. Nintendo will place this game where ever they feel like it and they are the boss in that regard. What they say, goes.

    Yeahs1

  • Bant'sWiiu

    02/08/2017 10:04 AM ·Spoilers

    I think it's a brand new Link, unless it's a direct sequel. And why can't it be a convergence? All the planets line up and times come together. Why not? And you can't rely on the fountain for timeline placement.

    Yeahs0

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