Yeah, the plot... I was thinking that if we do change it, it probably won't be a big change, because that isn't really needed. There was a good, solid story that lots of people before us agreed on, I think. Obviously, we'll be adding details and stuff, and we might change some parts, but until we have a meeting and discuss what we'll do, in what order, decide when to address the plot, and then discuss it, let's assume the master sword is the item of the last dungeon.
Which will make the sword order
First Sword > Middle Sword (optional?) > Master Sword
Notes: This doesn't say that because the master sword isn't optional, you HAVE to use it, we could do like 3D games where you can choose what sword to equip and use a less powerful one if you like. In fact, I support that. I also, however, support optional items, especially upgrades.
SO, what do you guys think about the second sword, optional or not? If so, how easy to obtain will it be? I think it'd be best if it was optional, but fairly easy to acquire (by which I mean, obvious how to acquire it, unlike things like the great spin attack (WW and MC)).
Since we're bringing up optional items, what is your stance on them in general?
I support them, especially as upgrades, such as the Magic Boomerang (control its path), I really think we should have that it here.
Also, although I don't think they'd go so well as totally NEW items, I liked when MC upgraded, by catching butterflies, your swimming and digging speed, and when they sped up the split meter and stuff. I'd like little upgrades like that, where you could get the long shot, or swim faster, shoot the bow further and/or faster. Your feelings on each of those, and your ideas?
Besides upgrades, I would totally love it if there was either a long or difficult side quest to gain a totally new item. My favourites for this optional item as the Pegasus Boots, and Roc's Cape.
I also think the magic powder should be avaliable in an easier side quest, and come in handy sometimes, but never be necessary or do anything really serious. But things like turning buzz blobs into chukemen, transforming an occasional cucco, stunning enemies, whatever.
Finally, as far as equipment goes, I think it can basically be broken down into sword, shield, tunic, boots, and etc, which includes odd stuff like power bracelets and flippers. Personally, I think the only ones applicable here are the sword, shield, and etc categories. Sword I already mentioned, but how do you feel about shields?
Personally, I'd opt for only one upgrade - mirror shield, MC style. Or maybe that backlash shield that was brought up way, waaaay long ago.
And for the etc category, we already have flippers, and I can't think of anything else that would be useful.