The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

[DarkCrow676]

After playing for quite a few hours, I find that the only thing that bothers me is the extreme vastness of the sea. It is amazing how large the area is, but there is nothing to do while going from one place to another, abd going across the map can take a long time. I just wish that some of the islands took up a bit more space. Other then that I am really enjoying this game.

[frostwolf ex]

Originally posted by DarkCrow676
After playing for quite a few hours, I find that the only thing that bothers me is the extreme vastness of the sea. It is amazing how large the area is, but there is nothing to do while going from one place to another, abd going across the map can take a long time. I just wish that some of the islands took up a bit more space. Other then that I am really enjoying this game.

i thought that, but i have found that if you find a pair of white flagged barrels, you can pass the time nicely hitting the rupees on he barrels that come up. but yeah, i know what you mean.

[Regus]

I have a love hate relationship going with the sailing aspect of the game. I love how the sea is broken into quadrents, like some space exploration games I've played in the past. But then again, I don't like how slow and time consuming sailing is. Link needs to strap an outboard motor on that boat. I do love it when the it's a sunny day, and a few sea gulls fly overhead while that theme plays. It's very cool looking.

Also, how exactly do you use the sea charts? I thought that once you opened them a place would be marked on the main map, but that isn't the case.

[Tain]

Where are you in VA?

Visiting an Aunt, around Fredericksburg. Just a weekend thing.

[Will]

Also, how exactly do you use the sea charts? I thought that once you opened them a place would be marked on the main map, but that isn't the case.

I'm gonna break my oath to not participate in the thread but if I understand your question Regus you have to bait the fish that circle around a certain area. They'll mark the map for you and give you tips on other stuff going on which is real cool.

[Regus]

Originally posted by Will
I'm gonna break my oath to not participate in the thread but if I understand your question Regus you have to bait the fish that circle around a certain area. They'll mark the map for you and give you tips on other stuff going on which is real cool.

I know this, but I'm talking about the treasure maps. When you open them, just a small picture appears. I was hoping for an X to pop up on the main map or something.

[frostwolf ex]

Originally posted by Regus
I have a love hate relationship going with the sailing aspect of the game.

Also, how exactly do you use the sea charts? I thought that once you opened them a place would be marked on the main map, but that isn't the case.

ditto about the love hate thing, as for the sea chart, some times, it its a small island, you have to highlight the map and press the button to see the island, just be sure to have the art fish paint in your map, so carry a lot of bait. you have to have the fish paint the location on your map, but he is pretty conspicuous, jumps out of the water.
edit, nm, i havent used any treasure maps.

[Will]

Ah well as far as I can tell they only indicate where the treasure is when you compare it to the regular map. Once you get or open a treasure map that glow you always see in the water is the mark that was on the map assuming it's an important thing like a heart container or something.

[Hero]

Check the chart vs. your main map. Be sure to find the fish any time you enter an unknown section. Then, match up the chart to the map. As far as in-game goes, you'll see a glowing spot (the same as 'normal' treasure locations) that matches up to what the chart says. Once you find a chart treasure, you can't again, and the chart gets a check mark.

[Drewbacca]

Exactly, getting the markings on the charts for the map really help and are almost a must. Infact, they are a must.

I know it's annoying because it costs you bait, and that stupid fish calls you small fry which makes you want to beat him relentlessly and fry him in a pan with oil and lemon.

It helps, although traversing the sea is long and tedious, but once you harness the destructive power of the wind everything is MUCH easier.