Lesson One:‘CONSTRUCTING YOUR OWNTIMELINE’

With a forword by Dean McDuck

In the graceful art of Zelda theorizing, by far the biggestissue up for debate is that of ‘how Hyrule happened’, so tospeak. Throughout this epic saga, nought but clues havebeen left for us with which to piece together thefragmented tales of heraldry and evil. Experienced Zeldagamers have been plagued by the issue for decades nowand are yet to agree on any solid theories. It is thus thatthe timeline playing-field is almost as dangerous as theland that it is debating.As a young theorist, you will no doubt be itching todive right into the spirited debate with some fresh-facednew ideas. While this is an admirable quality and one thatwill inevitably carry you through the long and arduousroad that is theorizing, it is not a wise thing to do withoutconsulting those who were once in your same position.Here we have compiled the tips and tricks of nowbattle-hardened theorists for the benefit of youngtheorists everywhere.

The Goron Moron

- The placement of LoZ and perhaps

AoL always requires fanfic, always.

Sign of Madness

- LAs placement is NOT confirmed.

McDuck

- Don't dive straight into things; researching yourown timeline is a process of careful thinking and cross-checking. Always make sure you've certified your sources!

Melchizedek

- I recommend not getting straight intotimeline theorizing if you're new. Focus on some of themany other great aspects of the games, and in the meantime you will uncover the timeline that fits with you,instead of being daunted by timeline debates.

Lord Insizor:

I think an important trait for theorising is tospeak your mind, and its always good to jump into strangeterritory. Alot of people think that their first idea is crazy,yet the craziest ideas often turn out as really goodtheories or points of discussion.

Melchizedek:

The best way to get your theoretic juicesflowing is to read other theories. Just don't plagiarizethem.And don't be disheartened if someone harshlyopposes your theory. We all get it from time to time. Thekey is to move on!

rhakiath:

don't argue about things on different timelines,it happens a lot and it doesn't work. it is a very common