What does this mean for me and my research? Well broadly, it could lead to a lot of similar research down the road, where I manipulate various aspects of these Zelda games to perform experiments. But hopefully I can first teach myself how to make 3D models in Blender and then teach myself enough about Python to mod The Wind Waker. Granted, it is not nearly as streamlined as the Hyrule Magic tool, and requires a bit of coding (which is making it difficult to me, as I am computer-science illiterate). While there is a lot of base edits being made (mostly just changing Link’s model), the tools are there to change almost anything. This tool has led many to create new models for the game as well as other forms of mods. And as it turns out, there is an emerging community of modders for this game, mostly due to the launch of a randomizer. Reflecting on it, I realized that this game also starts with a campaign to rescue a damsel in distress (technically two, first you rescue Tetra, and then you rescue Aryll). Well, this time around I want to mod The Wind Waker. This time it’s doing a similar 2 x 2 experiment with new heroes/victims for another Zelda game. Like, it keeps me up at night and I think about it a lot. And then when I was polishing my thesis trying to get it published (which is still going on right now, I’ll hopefully have more news later), I got yet another idea for my research.Īnd this second idea has really stuck with me pretty hard. When I was polishing my paper for NCA I decided to throw myself headlong into nostalgia and video games research. You can also use GCFT (GameCube Files Tools) to use her boat, the Queen of White Swans, until the next version of the Randomizer supports custom boats.I don’t know what it’s like for you guys, but I for one seem to get new ideas and inspiration whenever I reread some of my old research. If you want her to have full gloves, you can use the Randomizer to recolor her hands. These are not a part of Link's items so have to be loaded separately. Textures for Cucco Feathers and CiaoCiao / Chain Chomp's chain are also included which you can load with Dolphin. Linka with regular Power Bracelets (If you prefer those for Casual Clothes) She comes from a faraway region and uses whatever she can find at her disposal! Here's Linka, a cute, resourceful and courageous heroine that takes over while Link is on vacation.
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