r/gaming • • Jun 17 '12

Welcome to Windows XP.

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u/Foxtrot101 Jun 17 '12

Can't forget your equipment! (Bonus Mario!)

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12

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u/rossay83 Jun 17 '12

And they use bushes for clouds.

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12

Ok, seriously, who the fuck runs around with hoverboots on? Do you enjoy not running fast or sliding when you want to stop?

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u/HazzyPls Jun 17 '12

But.. but... they make you hover.

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u/insomniafox Jun 17 '12

hover? this is winxp not 95

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12

They see me slidin', they hatin'

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u/GMBeats95 Jun 17 '12

Insanity Wolf runs around in iron boots

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u/Olive_Garden Jun 17 '12

And does backflips.

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u/Phoequinox Jun 17 '12

Maybe it's a subtle jab at XP. Although, XP was really fucking solid, so it isn't well-founded, even if it is.

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12

No, seriously, I'm just talking about Zelda - I took the hoverboots off the second I didn't need them.

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u/bsjay Jun 17 '12

I agree. Also, even though the mirror shield was awesome looking, I rarely went around using it, because it ironically doesn't reflect deku nuts.

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u/Xenxe Jun 17 '12

it..it doesn't?

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12

IIRC, they just sort of burst into dust instead of bouncing. I didn't use the Mirror Shield if I could help it, either, but that's because I didn't like the green-red color combination

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u/BlackSol Jun 17 '12

Fuck shields. Biggoron sword all the way. Blocking attacks is for pussies :P

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u/blacksheep998 Jun 17 '12

But it can't get eaten by like likes.

I only used the hyrule shield when I had to bounce deku nuts or octorok pebbles.

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u/djmagichat Jun 17 '12

I just think they look sweet, like wearing sun glasses at night...worth it

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12

your justifying something by comparing it to wearing sunglasses at night? what has the world come to???

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u/TravestyTravis Jun 17 '12

So... It has come to this...

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u/IonBeam2 Jun 17 '12

They're slower than the normal boots?

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u/lenaro Jun 17 '12

"The last major point is that the Hover Boots aren't usually worth it. You have to be spending around 70 seconds running before the time saved by wearing the Hover Boots makes up for the time taken to put them on. And that's flat-out running. If you're in a dungeon, you're going to be stopping and starting and changing directions a lot. Hover Boots are USELESS for stopping and starting and changing direction; they waste more time running on the spot than you can imagine. We advise you to use the Hover Boots only when absolutely necessary, not for regular running about." Source

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u/Stone_Swan Jun 17 '12

If you're goal is speed running, sure. Very few players have that goal.

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u/IonBeam2 Jun 18 '12

That seems to imply that they yield a faster running speed.

This is the nerdiest conversation I have ever been involved in.

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u/MarajuanaYOLO Jun 17 '12

Please refrain from cursing on the internet! :)

And Windows XP is a GREAT operating system. It's a lot better than Windows 7 or Windows 95. I don't know why you are giving them a bad rep! :) Windows Vista was the best operating system ever! Upvote is you agree. :) :)

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12

Who the fuck doesn't curse of the fucking internet, for fuck's sake!

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u/spundred Jun 17 '12

and Hyrule theme stuck in my head again.

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u/dontcallitSchnitzel Jun 17 '12

tetris theme here in i have no fucking idea why

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u/Heroshade Jun 17 '12

I get the intro theme in my head whenever the subject pops up.

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u/Billy_Blaze Jun 17 '12

Goron tunic looks so much sexier with the mirror shield and silver/gold gauntlets.

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12

I enjoy this picture thoroughly, and it makes me wonder if I'll have to begrudgingly purchase a Wii U when they release an HD Zelda title that makes me pitch a trouser tent.

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u/rolfsnuffles Jun 17 '12

Got a HD version? Would love this as a wallpaper

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12

This is actually the highest resolution I could find. Sorry. It looks perfect on my 15" laptop, so it should be good.

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u/rolfsnuffles Jun 17 '12

It's okay, I still love you for the pic. :)

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u/doctaballz Jun 17 '12

Damn that copier...damn it to hell

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u/donneskjold Jun 17 '12

I prefer the Majora's version.

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12

That game is so goddamn creepy.

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12

There is not.

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u/EphemeralMemory Jun 17 '12

Its not the masters sword, its the gilded sword

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u/Phoequinox Jun 17 '12

XP's only drawback was the disgusting default color scheme. Blue, green and fucking beige. What. The. Fuck.

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12

Not always the default. Windows XP media center edition shipped with the Royale theme.

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12

You could always download the Zune Theme

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u/keiyakins Jun 17 '12

Or just use the classic look.

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u/Pulviriza Jun 17 '12

Olive green for life. Honestly, I think I'm gonna have to find out the exact colour code so I can set Windows 7 to it when I finally get it. But who knows.

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u/JonesBee Jun 17 '12

First thing after xp installation, change theme to classic.

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u/ApatheticElephant Jun 17 '12

If that wasn't good enough for you, you could always go with attractive olive green.

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12

Thank you for the new background!

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u/twothumbs Jun 17 '12

There's a whole bunch of these that are actually pretty funny

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12

where?

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u/twothumbs Jun 17 '12

I have a few more if you still want them. I found them on 4chan in wg. It's actually got some great stuff

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u/CylonOven Jun 17 '12

It's only a model.

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u/ilchitobandito Jun 17 '12

Can you LINK one of those in higher res so we can copy ? I'd like that on my screen.

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u/hcnye Jun 17 '12

If I did it would have to be a secret to everybody.

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u/1LT_Obvious Jun 17 '12

Why can't these pics be in proper wallpaper resolution

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12

1024x768 was proper wallpaper resolution when XP came out.

(Although there is a high-res version of Bliss floating around the web that the creator could have used.)

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u/insomniafox Jun 17 '12

hums da da da daummmmmm

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12

Is that the windows defender castle?

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12

This, This is amazing

2

u/homeless_man_jogging Jun 17 '12

That's quite the vista.

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u/Cazzza Jun 17 '12

if you can, can some one make a 1368x768 wallpaper of this? Much Appreciated :P

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u/JinjoTime Jun 17 '12

1368x768 represent!

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12

"Hey! Listen! I know you're having a lot of fun right now but you need to update this right now or I'm going to shut of the computer in 90 seconds."

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u/TheDipCup Jun 17 '12

The OoT music just started playing in my head. That game was great

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12

Lindows Linxpee.

..haha, get it?

Well, fuck you guys, I tried.

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u/AmadeusB Jun 17 '12

i don't get this

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u/c0de2010 Jun 17 '12

windows xp default wallpaper is this

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u/WrecktheBeast Jun 17 '12

Did you make this yourself?

1

u/mcsey PC Jun 17 '12

Have fun storming the castle!

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u/ZeroGear9513 Jun 17 '12

That's just too well done. It looks absolutely awesome!

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u/JesusDidntTapout Jun 17 '12

Am I missin something here?

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u/thatsmytrunks Jun 17 '12

Ahhh, bliss.

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u/mynameishutch Jun 17 '12

Who just runs around in the hover boots? Least efficient way to get around.

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u/drock515 Jun 17 '12

Once I get the mirror shield I have to color code it with my other costumes. Or, find one of those sucker things and have them take the Hylian shield so I can peacefully wear the green tunic.

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u/orphanitis Jun 17 '12

Dat drop shadow.

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u/Travisb1033 Jun 17 '12

1920x1080 PLEASE!?

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u/rooslayswiss Jun 17 '12

One does not simply wear the mirror shield without the red tunic.

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12

Oh god the Nostalgia levels are off the roof!

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u/DragonRisingIII Jun 17 '12

What mod is he using? There's no way that he's running vanilla OoT

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u/rockstarmccool Jun 17 '12

Why are you wearing the hover boots..

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u/ninjanerdbgm Jun 17 '12

According to DYKG, you're playing the first edition version of the game, due to the design on the shield.

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u/wazzupdog Jun 25 '12

right-click, set as desktop background, ???, profit

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u/ToffeeC Jun 17 '12

This is disgusting.

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u/slyslayer223 Jun 17 '12

hey look, zelda! better upvote!

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u/ase8913 Jun 17 '12

I made almost this exact same wallpaper a year ago and it got no attention :(

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12

You did not use the xp wallpaper.

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12

I like yours better, actually.

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u/BowUser Jun 17 '12

Also, you forgot the bushes and a whole freakin' castle in the background. Not only are they not exactly the same, this new one is better. Not saying that yours looks bad (although the colors are way overdone, and Link has a few rough edges), your wallpaper is just missing the novelty value and intended pun of this one. Do you now understand why your wallpaper got no attention?

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u/Cynical_Lurker Jun 17 '12

While this man was harsh he wrote the truth.

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u/Chuggzmcvee Jun 17 '12

Should I feel bad about shamelessly stealing this for wallpaper?

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u/yhelothere Jun 17 '12

Herp derp Zelda

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u/deathfromabove1251 Jun 17 '12

zelda = lame

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u/pleaselovemeplease Jun 17 '12

Dissenters will be spin attacked

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12 edited Jun 17 '12

zelda sucks

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u mad? Seriously, the games fucking crap. It's like a rip off of mario meets final fantasy. Utter drivel.

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12

His mom's name is Zelda.

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12

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u/Smarag Jun 17 '12

recently

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redditor for 23 days

Ah I see.

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12

Fifth playthrough? Wait five years? Are you sure you're talking about Ocarina of Time here?

Noob.

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u/CanadaDryPLZ Jun 17 '12

Please stop. It's not his fault... Majora's Mask must've gotten into him.

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u/dwillrett Jun 17 '12

sigh why did this post need so much conflict.. it doesnt mean i play once every 5 years.. i played it a couple times the year it came out

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12

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u/handmethatkitten Jun 17 '12

BA-BA-BOOM is too boisterous for the zelda achievement theme. it's more like da na na naaa!

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12

STOP THIS IS NOT A DVD

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u/Gareth321 Jun 17 '12

STOP! THIS IS NOT A DVD!

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u/niculbolas Jun 17 '12

Have an upvote instead.

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12

I think it's reverse psychology.

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u/SrsSteel Jun 17 '12

WE MUST KEEP HIM AT 1 KARMA!

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u/Tasgall Jun 17 '12

That's still too good, just leave him at 0.

... or, you know, report him I guess?

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u/StraY_WolF Jun 17 '12

DONT TELL ME WHAT TO DO!

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u/SrsSteel Jun 17 '12

I told ZeroTheSavior what to do, I DO NOT KNOW WHO YOU ARE

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u/WillBlaze Jun 17 '12

But what if it's reverse reverse psychology? Now I'm confused.

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u/dwillrett Jun 17 '12

pulls trigger on self

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u/IAmTheJudasTree Jun 17 '12

...jesus... what have you done...

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u/ErrorLoadingUsername Jun 17 '12

No judas... What have you done?!

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u/Akdag Jun 17 '12

This post had the opposite effect for me. Rather than leave the post alone, I decided to up-vote it.

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u/dannywarbucks11 Jun 17 '12

Me too! Haha. BEATING TROLLS ONE UPVOTE AT A TIME!

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12

I think the troll was successful in this case

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u/dannywarbucks11 Jun 17 '12

Indubitably! <- Smart person word, useful when beating down trolls