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Comment on CGA-2026-08 π‘οΈπ‘οΈβ€οΈπΊ INSERT CARTRIDGE π’ The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past in ~games
Durinthal Link ParentI'm glad you ran through it too! I didn't expect anyone to do so, I just wanted to share in case others were curious and you can take a look at the spoiler log for locations without downloading...I'm glad you ran through it too! I didn't expect anyone to do so, I just wanted to share in case others were curious and you can take a look at the spoiler log for locations without downloading anything.
One of the interesting aspects to randomizers for me is how little of a safety net you might end up with by the end if you only find the required items and keep heading for only what's necessary, so it can up the challenge in execution as well.
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Comment on CGA-2026-08 π‘οΈπ‘οΈβ€οΈπΊ INSERT CARTRIDGE π’ The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past in ~games
Durinthal Link ParentRandomizer Round 4! If you're experienced with the game but want to go another step up from moving items around, try Entrance Shuffle like this. A house that normally has nothing of interest might...Randomizer Round 4! If you're experienced with the game but want to go another step up from moving items around, try Entrance Shuffle like this. A house that normally has nothing of interest might now contain the final dungeon! I had to take notes beyond item tracking this time to keep straight where certain places were located.
My run of that randomizer seed, item/entrance location spoilers
I started in Link's house, which was... unchanged? I'm not sure if that's normal or a very unusual coincidence. Sanctuary was in Kakariko so easy access to the rest of those, and it was a few doors over from Ganon's Tower. I eventually realized all the early checks the overworld was giving me were pointing me back toward GT, as I got to the point where I could complete the entire basement and not much else: fire rod, hammer, Cane of Somaria, hookshot, bow with silver arrows. Turns out the gloves were in the tile room and boots were down there as well, glad I didn't delay on that much further though I was running out of other options anyway. I nearly started climbing up after clearing the basement except I didn't have a sword or net yet to beat Agahnim,.
While I ended up not needing to beat Thieves Town, it was very fun finding it: Mire shed (entrance to the left of Misery Mire) was the entrance of Desert Palace. Taking the west exit of that dungeon lead to the dark world ledge where the bumper cave exits (normally containing a heart piece on the ledge); then I needed to mirror there because the overworld equivalent cave there is where you return from Death Mountain and has no other way of getting to it, that's where Thieves Town was.
The lamp was one of the last items I found, but I ended up doing a lot of dark rooms before then. Making my way through the back of Palace of Darkness and beating the turtles in the rooms before the boss without being able to see anything but my sword sparks and hammer was the most tense moment I've had playing the game in decades.
3 deaths, 189/216 collection, 4:17:09 time.
Flavor of that seed
A challenging blend of smoke that took a while to sort out, resulting in sweeter aspects popping up in unexpected places.
There's one more mode that takes it a step further and challenges how well you know the layout of the dungeons and how they're put together in the game's code: door randomizer. I don't know if I'll get to trying it, but it's intrigued me and was a mode I thought about trying to make myself before other people added it.
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Comment on Any significant changes to Tildes are extremely unlikely in ~tildes.official
Durinthal Link ParentI've been thinking about making my own niche site like that for a while and have been collecting ideas and opinions on what it could look like. Could make for a fun discussion topic as its own...I've been thinking about making my own niche site like that for a while and have been collecting ideas and opinions on what it could look like. Could make for a fun discussion topic as its own post, seeing what people value or take issue with for that kind of platform.
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Comment on CGA-2026-08 π‘οΈπ‘οΈβ€οΈπΊ INSERT CARTRIDGE π’ The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past in ~games
Durinthal Link ParentAlso done, had a fun time. 5:30:22, looks like just one heart piece shy of 100% (and 243/249 collecting).Also done, had a fun time. 5:30:22, looks like just one heart piece shy of 100% (and 243/249 collecting).
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Comment on CGA-2026-08 π‘οΈπ‘οΈβ€οΈπΊ INSERT CARTRIDGE π’ The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past in ~games
Durinthal Link ParentGo time! Yeah that's everything for me, sent silvers to you and @MimicSquid and clearing the rest of my dungeons now.Go time!
Yeah that's everything for me, sent silvers to you and @MimicSquid and clearing the rest of my dungeons now.
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Comment on CGA-2026-08 π‘οΈπ‘οΈβ€οΈπΊ INSERT CARTRIDGE π’ The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past in ~games
Durinthal Link ParentAbout that spot... I forgot that pot wasn't guaranteed to be a key with these rules, normally leave that until I go to the back of Skull Woods. Turned out to just be the compass anyway so wasn't...About that spot...
I forgot that pot wasn't guaranteed to be a key with these rules, normally leave that until I go to the back of Skull Woods. Turned out to just be the compass anyway so wasn't accidentally holding anyone up there.
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Comment on CGA-2026-08 π‘οΈπ‘οΈβ€οΈπΊ INSERT CARTRIDGE π’ The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past in ~games
Durinthal Link ParentRandomizer Round 3! This time running a mode I've never played before, Keysanity. Keysanity isn't *substantially* different from the standard randomizer It tosses dungeon keys, maps, and compasses...Randomizer Round 3! This time running a mode I've never played before, Keysanity.
Keysanity isn't *substantially* different from the standard randomizer
It tosses dungeon keys, maps, and compasses from chests into the general item pool, so there can be the big key for Ganon's Tower in Link's house or the one Swamp Palace key you normally get at the very start of the dungeon instead located in Turtle Tock.
As a result it's more likely to require entering dungeons multiple times because they might have a required item for a different dungeon early on that in turn has another key to need to get to the boss of the first one. You aren't going out of your way to new locations you weren't already visiting in a standard randomizer, though.
Your inventory now shows how many keys you have for different dungeons too, and the compass shows number of checked locations/total checks for that dungeon. The world map doesn't show whether a dungeon is a pendant or crystal without having that dungeon's map, though I think you can also tell by the music once you enter since they have different music for pendant (light world) and crystal (dark world) dungeons.
My run of that randomizer seed, item location spoilers
Very front-loaded with giving me the master sword before I got out of Kakariko, gloves and hammer in other sphere 0 checks immediately available, and pearl in the first check inside Eastern so I had dark world access pretty quickly. Mitts at the digging game and mirror in early PoD (leading to Eastern big key at cave 45 -> flute in Eastern big chest) really opened everything else up for non-dungeon checks outside of the hookshot cave.
One thing that took a while was the lamp (first room to the left in Turtle Rock) and I don't know dark rooms well enough to get around without it. That was the last major piece opening up most of the rest of the dungeons (rest of PoD was an early target with hookshot in the dark maze), though I still didn't have Ganon's Tower big key for full go mode just yet.
I saw early on that there was a big key on the lumberjack ledge, so that was looming in the back of my mind. And later found from a hint tile that the boots were in Ganon's Tower. Fortunately that wasn't a required key, but the Ganon's Tower big key was in a different boots-locked location that I checked first so this seed has a required double-dip of GT.
2 deaths, 193/216 collection, 3:55:49 time. Also 2 Ganon falls, one of which was self-inflicted by walking off the edge trying to line up a fire rod shot on the torch.
Flavor of that seed
Rich and savory from the start and had me coming back for seconds and thirds.
A bit of randomizer lore:
There are a few dungeons where you don't need every key to complete it and get all the items, even without using any glitches. For example once you have a bow and hammer you can bypass the first locked door at the start of Palace of Darkness by going to the right and following that path to eventually end up in the middle of the dungeon and can work backwards. Same for Misery Mire and Skull Woods if you're smart about routing your way through them.
Next time I'm going to really test my knowledge of the world map with entrance shuffle.
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Comment on CGA-2026-08 π‘οΈπ‘οΈβ€οΈπΊ INSERT CARTRIDGE π’ The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past in ~games
Durinthal Link ParentWell done! Sometimes the randomizer can be frustrating like that and if you aren't used to the specifics of items not being in their usual places it can be confusing. "Oh, I didn't realize I...Well done! Sometimes the randomizer can be frustrating like that and if you aren't used to the specifics of items not being in their usual places it can be confusing. "Oh, I didn't realize I needed this item to continue past X point, where else can I go instead?"
About one of your usual strategies:
If you have the Cane of Somaria going into Ice Palace you can break it even more and bypass most of the dungeon early on and get to the vanilla big key chest from the wrong side. I've managed to pull it off with little practice myself, so I'd encourage giving it a try if you want next time.
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Comment on CGA-2026-08 π‘οΈπ‘οΈβ€οΈπΊ INSERT CARTRIDGE π’ The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past in ~games
Durinthal Link ParentThe GBA release is interesting for some changes it had, I did as much of a swordless run as I could on that version. Ask for your question, I unfortunately didn't do anything creative back in the...The GBA release is interesting for some changes it had, I did as much of a swordless run as I could on that version.
Ask for your question, I unfortunately didn't do anything creative back in the day. Right now with the randomizer runs I'm using a Zagreus sprite from Hades so some variation of that (γΆγ° or "Zagu" and more recently ZAG).
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Comment on CGA-2026-08 π‘οΈπ‘οΈβ€οΈπΊ INSERT CARTRIDGE π’ The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past in ~games
Durinthal Link ParentI've been doing checks as they've become available in the past few days but nothing important coming from them. What's left for me At this point I need mitts and fire rod to do a full clear, the...I've been doing checks as they've become available in the past few days but nothing important coming from them.
What's left for me
At this point I need mitts and fire rod to do a full clear, the one thing on my bumper ledge (requiring cape) is just a heart piece.
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Comment on What are your favourite anime and/or manga? in ~anime
Durinthal Link ParentSerial Experiments Lain and Crest of the Stars were formative for me back in the day, showing me that animation could tell good stories succinctly without being mostly monster of the week or have...Serial Experiments Lain and Crest of the Stars were formative for me back in the day, showing me that animation could tell good stories succinctly without being mostly monster of the week or have drawn-out battles like Sailor Moon and DBZ.
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Comment on CGA-2026-08 π‘οΈπ‘οΈβ€οΈπΊ INSERT CARTRIDGE π’ The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past in ~games
Durinthal Link ParentI am out of checks as far as I'm aware so I'll pick back up tomorrow evening EDT. Current state of things Thanks for that sword, it's still the only one I have right now. Full cleared all three...I am out of checks as far as I'm aware so I'll pick back up tomorrow evening EDT.
Current state of things
Thanks for that sword, it's still the only one I have right now. Full cleared all three Overworld dungeons (no climbing Hyrule Castle yet, need either Magic Cape or Master Sword), Palace of Darkness, and Thieves' Town. Still need second gloves to get to most everything left, but fire rod or mirror would open up a few spots.
As mentioned I did a lot of early Dark World exploring on three hearts without a sword and yeah they hit hard, fortunately I've gotten better at using a hammer with its short range. Died to Blind a few times, other bosses haven't been a problem.
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Comment on CGA-2026-08 π‘οΈπ‘οΈβ€οΈπΊ INSERT CARTRIDGE π’ The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past in ~games
Durinthal (edited )Link ParentI was about to start some harder dungeons with three hearts, so even that one heart container is going to help.I was about to start some harder dungeons with three hearts, so even that one heart container is going to help.
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Comment on CGA-2026-08 π‘οΈπ‘οΈβ€οΈπΊ INSERT CARTRIDGE π’ The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past in ~games
Durinthal (edited )Link ParentOkay now you've connected, I just got a bunch of stuff. Fun times ahead: Gloves and pearl? Thanks for the dark world access! Also I technically just sequence broke to get past the first dark room...Okay now you've connected, I just got a bunch of stuff.
Fun times ahead:
Gloves and pearl? Thanks for the dark world access!
Also I technically just sequence broke to get past the first dark room in Eastern Palace before I got the lamp from you but it's back in logic now. Unfortunately didn't get your hammer from that but I did find everyone else's already.
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Comment on CGA-2026-08 π‘οΈπ‘οΈβ€οΈπΊ INSERT CARTRIDGE π’ The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past in ~games
Durinthal (edited )Link ParentAnd I'm in! Got my hammer along with someone else's, also my flippers and book so I'm off to desert after clearing other light world checks I can think of.And I'm in!
Got my hammer along with someone else's, also my flippers and book so I'm off to desert after clearing other light world checks I can think of.
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Comment on CGA-2026-08 π‘οΈπ‘οΈβ€οΈπΊ INSERT CARTRIDGE π’ The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past in ~games
Durinthal Link ParentAlso ready on my end I think, can go with the defaults so I'm not holding up other folks with something weird.Also ready on my end I think, can go with the defaults so I'm not holding up other folks with something weird.
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Comment on What are your favourite anime and/or manga? in ~anime
Durinthal Link ParentI've been curious about Otoyomegatari for a while since I enjoyed the anime adapting another work by Kaoru Mori, Eikoku Koi Monogatari Emma. That was an entertaining period drama set in Victorian...I've been curious about Otoyomegatari for a while since I enjoyed the anime adapting another work by Kaoru Mori, Eikoku Koi Monogatari Emma. That was an entertaining period drama set in Victorian England, I know it's relatively common in western TV but was neat to see as an anime.
The first two episodes for Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia were also really good and I'm looking forward to getting caught up, I had confidence in any anime project lead by Naoko Yamada and it's delivered so far. Heike Monogatari directed by her was well-received a few years ago though I haven't gotten around to it myself.
To follow up on Nichijou there's City from the same author and City The Animation last year that was frequently Kyoto Animation showing off in ways that other studios can't afford to do.
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Comment on What are your favourite anime and/or manga? in ~anime
Durinthal Link ParentNice list of recommendations there. Can see my full history on MyAnimeList/AniList but to do a quick rundown on those in particular: Houseki no Kuni, Yuri!! on Ice, Aquatope, Hyouka, and Yokohama...Nice list of recommendations there. Can see my full history on MyAnimeList/AniList but to do a quick rundown on those in particular:
- Houseki no Kuni, Yuri!! on Ice, Aquatope, Hyouka, and Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou I've watched and generally enjoyed, though I might pick Sakura Quest and Shirobako in particular over Aquatope for that kind of show from P.A. Works (haven't seen Hanasaku Iroha yet).
- Sangatsu S2 I've been saving for an "in case of emergency" situation where I want a great show I know I'll love (it might be the only anime I haven't seen that I'm confident I'll give a 9/10 or higher), loved the first season and the only reason it wasn't a 10/10 for me was because of how much it was setting things up without resolving a lot; same manga author as Honey and Clover to shill that in return, though it's not as well-received by many.
- Uchuu Kyoudai is a friend's favorite and they've been bugging me to get to it for years, eventually I will.
- Mob Psycho S3 is still in my backlog, never got to it while it was airing after enjoying the first two seasons.
- Medalist, Hakumei to Mikochi, and Uchouten Kazoku I've heard generally good things about and plan to eventually get to as well.
- Nippon Sangoku I heard about in passing from others but didn't really give a look, too many other airing things taking up my time.
- Mahoutsukai no Yome I initially dropped toward the end of the first season as I didn't particularly enjoy the lead characters but I'm planning on returning to it sometime in the near future.
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Comment on What are your favourite anime and/or manga? in ~anime
Durinthal LinkAll of my 10/10 anime show ratings with short blurbs I've written for recommendations, no particular order beyond that: Journal with Witch β A disorganized novelist takes in her teenage niece...All of my 10/10 anime show ratings with short blurbs I've written for recommendations, no particular order beyond that:
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Journal with Witch β A disorganized novelist takes in her teenage niece after her estranged sister's death.
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Odd Taxi β A taxi driver gets involved in a series of interweaving events.
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Spice and Wolf β A traveling merchant in a medieval land is joined by an ancient wolf spirit and they roam together.
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Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu β A drama about performers preserving and advancing a fading art of comedic storytelling.
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Ping Pong the Animation β The struggles to reach the peaks of a sport, with a unique visual presentation.
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Hibike! Euphonium β High school wind ensemble aims for the national stage.
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Legend of the Galactic Heroes β A space opera epic with opposing political ideologies between the two main characters on opposite sides of a galaxy-spanning war.
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Cross Game β A slice-of-sports journey through love and life, pursuing a dream of the biggest stage in high school baseball.
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Princess Tutu β A story about fairy tales and a duck who turns into a girl.
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Honey and Clover β A group of students at an art college try to figure out their lives going forward.
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Chihayafuru β Aiming for the top ranks of karuta, an unusual sport based on Japanese poetry.
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Fruits Basket (2019) β A caring girl finds companionship in a family with a secret and troubled history.
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I put on Panga's Mario Maker videos during lunch breaks, so I can see them being useful for falling asleep to as well. Generally pretty chill, have a rhythm to them with the different kinds of levels that are novel enough if I want to pay attention but not demanding of me, and I can follow along or not as I feel like without missing too much.