Just a few weeks after the launch of Skyward Sword HD's randomizer, Zelda fans can one again rejoice as a new way to play the popular Wii U remaster Wind Waker HD has been released. Much like Skyward Sword, Wind Waker has long had a popular randomizer for its original release, but this marks the first time players have been able to enjoy the enhanced graphics and tweaks of the remaster in a fully random way.

For those unaware, randomizers take the familiar landscape of a game and shuffle obtainable items to create entirely unique playthroughs that can provide interesting and new challenges. Many of the available settings here will be familiar to users of the original Wind Waker randomizer, with the app itself being incredibly easy to navigate and use. On top of being able to pick what you want to shuffle, you can also customise your player model's colours right out of the box.

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To keep track of your progress and tell you what is available with the items you currently have, the randomizer also features a tracker built-in. Again based on the popular web-based tracker for the original game, it will auto-save, allowing you to work through the game at your own pace. For those playing on console, you're also able to re-randomize the game without needing to remove your SD card thanks to the bundled homebrew app.

This project was made possible thanks to the efforts of SuperDude88, with help from csunday95 and gymnast86 and the bugfixing assistance of the ForTheUsers developers. If you're interested in checking out the randomizer, you can find its GitHub page linked below:

GitHub Page

 

[Bladexdsl]

You want it to stop? then stop talking about Nintendo. Don't buy anything, don't interact with them, don't touch anything that is related to them (like ports of other games to their consoles), don't give any fan made content any attention like these articles,

you realize this place is a nintendo modding site right? that's like saying to fox news don't report on anything bad happening

 

[LightBeam]

To avoid bots they should release all these under a different name

Like the « Tales of Zaldo : Wind Caller »

 

[VXNlcm5hbWU]

To avoid bots they should release all these under a different name

Like the « Tales of Zaldo : Wind Caller »

I like this idea. Just give them completely bizarre names. I remember some of the r/CrackWatch posts with AAA games used to do stuff like that.

 

[LightBeam]

I like this idea. Just give them completely bizarre names. I remember some of the r/CrackWatch posts with AAA games used to do stuff like that.

That's exactly where I got this idea lol

 

[NitroRevolutionNX]

DMCA in three... two... one...

In other words: BACK THIS SHIT UP ASAP. The Nintendo ninjas are after our asses.

 

[linkinworm]

Does this allow you to keep the stock game as well as randomised? Or will it cause issues with save files?

 

[SDA]

I'm waiting for ya, SHITendo.

 

[Robert Newbie]

It looks like the randomizer has been available for about four days, which may be a record. I'm not sure what the criteria for getting a DMCA from Nintendo is anymore, but maybe its chances are lower if it doesn't use any original assets.

 

[Bladexdsl]

It looks like the randomizer has been available for about four days, which may be a record. I'm not sure what the criteria for getting a DMCA from Nintendo is anymore, but maybe its chances are lower if it doesn't use any original assets.

the botw/totk ones didn't use any original assets but they still took it down. apparently the slimy bastards are allowed to get away with taking down MODS now

 

[Deleted member 702243]

Does this allow you to keep the stock game as well as randomised? Or will it cause issues with save files?

It makes it a separate one on home menu

 

[Dawn_Chaos]

Dude we didn't even get around to covering the TotK one before it got nuked. That's how fast Nintendo was acting.
In fact, I think Nintendo is using their DMCA AI bot on a per-site basis. First they narrow down targets and then they run the thing to bring down as much Nintendo "infringing" content it may find. That's how they tackled Vimm's and Gamebanana. It wouldn't surprise me if other places follow suit close after.
Github is another matter, it's constantly evolving and I'm sure they're keeping a close eye on it for anyone who drops any important project on it.

Lime3DS and Sudachi seem to be doing alright on GitHub... for now... lol

 

[ShadowOne333]

Lime3DS and Sudachi seem to be doing alright on GitHub... for now... lol

I doubt Lime3DS could be tackled, since main point of the lawsuit was Yuzu

Sudachu thought might be at risk.
Torzu too but hopefully those two remain safe even if not hosted on Github

 

[linkinworm]

So little confused, what is the base game folder? is that an already installed version of the game or what?. I'm not using a usb drive since i literally use my wii u for gamecube games off my sd card, and zelda games so ive not needed an external hdd.

edit dont matter im dumb, just run the app

 

[DarkCoffe64]

It looks like the randomizer has been available for about four days, which may be a record. I'm not sure what the criteria for getting a DMCA from Nintendo is anymore, but maybe its chances are lower if it doesn't use any original assets.

My best guess for how those fuckers decide what to cancel next:

 

[SecureBoot]

Rule 0 would have been to not fucking advertise it.... but alas the absolutely genius editorial team already failed that because it was a slow news day since there were no other Nintendo DMCAs or actually good Non-Nintendo Scene news.

Hey fuck you
You would rather hoard cool things to yourself than let everyone know about them while they still exist

 

[Tur7L3]

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Just a few weeks after the launch of Skyward Sword HD's randomizer, Zelda fans can one again rejoice as a new way to play the popular Wii U remaster Wind Waker HD has been released. Much like Skyward Sword, Wind Waker has long had a popular randomizer for its original release, but this marks the first time players have been able to enjoy the enhanced graphics and tweaks of the remaster in a fully random way.

For those unaware, randomizers take the familiar landscape of a game and shuffle obtainable items to create entirely unique playthroughs that can provide interesting and new challenges. Many of the available settings here will be familiar to users of the original Wind Waker randomizer, with the app itself being incredibly easy to navigate and use. On top of being able to pick what you want to shuffle, you can also customise your player model's colours right out of the box.

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To keep track of your progress and tell you what is available with the items you currently have, the randomizer also features a tracker built-in. Again based on the popular web-based tracker for the original game, it will auto-save, allowing you to work through the game at your own pace. For those playing on console, you're also able to re-randomize the game without needing to remove your SD card thanks to the bundled homebrew app.

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This project was made possible thanks to the efforts of SuperDude88, with help from csunday95 and gymnast86 and the bugfixing assistance of the ForTheUsers developers. If you're interested in checking out the randomizer, you can find its GitHub page linked below:

GitHub Page

Wonder if It's possible to have the tracker in-game

 

[Scarlet]

Wonder if It's possible to have the tracker in-game

It's one of those things that very likely is possible, but would take a good bit of understanding and time to implement. It's been done on the 3DS Zelda randomizers (OoT and MM at least). For the foreseeable I'd just assume another system is a requirement if you're needing a tracker.

 

[Tur7L3]

It's one of those things that very likely is possible, but would take a good bit of understanding and time to implement. It's been done on the 3DS Zelda randomizers (OoT and MM at least). For the foreseeable I'd just assume another system is a requirement if you're needing a tracker.

Yeah, It's about convenience really. WW is just Made for that kinda gameplay. And for playing on console it'd be ideal

 

[chrisrlink]

odd i thought nintendo's DMCA(I) would have filed by now on another note can this be used on CEMU or only real hardware? dun feel like dragging out my wiiU just to mess around with it, though i should to prevent nand corruption tbh , and what's the aroma plugin for?

 

[Scarlet]

odd i thought nintendo's DMCA(I) would have filed by now on another note can this be used on CEMU or only real hardware? dun feel like dragging out my wiiU just to mess around with it

Works fine on emulator and console. On both it creates a separate app too, so you can still play vanilla with no issues.

Got a seed generated a few days ago but haven't found the time to start it with Elden Ring DLC having just come out. Looking forward to it all the same though!