Brandon

*"All aboard, my zealous nautical gallivanters!"*

 —Brandon

**Brandon** is a member of the ZNG. He is often referred to as Weave, Weaver, Weavster, Big Daddy Weave, and Hank. He used to masquerade around Miiverse as Weave but decided to abandon his high school nickname after heckling from his wife. While not a founding member, Brandon was a ZNG member before the ZNG was started, according to Stagger. Brandon holds the record for ZNG member who was born furthest north. He made that record up himself and hopes none of the other members try to dispute it.

He fostered his love for Zelda during long Alaskan winter nights where he would fervishly immerse himself in the game hoping that he would be assimilated into it to end his frozen misery. He was also dragged out to the Aleutian Chain against his will in order to be of use to his family's fishing business. To make up for the injustices he would cart along his N64 with *Ocarina of Time* and *Majora's Mask*. He has since gained an appreciation for the family business and is the only one of his siblings that still participates. His fishing background probably explains why he loves the fishing side quests in the Zelda games that offer it. Something that he and Justin86 share.

Brandon is well-known in the ZNG for the Out-of-Control Trivia questions he has a habit of creating, which tend to facilitate a deluge of interesting debate around obscure Zelda tidbits.

Brandon was active on Miiverse until the very end, but can now be found on Twitter @bjweaver12  for those interested in following his gaming exploits outside of Wii U and 3DS. He would be ecstatic if others joined him.

Brandon also started the ZNG Discord server.

## Zelda Games Played

**Main Games and Their Remakes:**

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**Non-Canon Games:**

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## Top 5 Zelda Games

1. *Majora's Mask* *Majora's Mask*

2. *Ocarina of Time* *Ocarina of Time*

3. *The Wind Waker* *The Wind Waker*

4. *A Link Between Worlds*

5. *Oracle of Ages*

## How He Discovered the Zelda Series

Brandon's earliest memories of the Zelda series were from watching his brother play it when he was a kid.

## First Playthrough of *The Legend of Zelda*

Brandon never actually completed *The Legend of Zelda* by his own wits: he just ran around and explored, and then shamefully used an online guide in middle school to complete it on GameCube. However, he's since gone back and completed it sans guide.

## Miiverse Zelda Drawings

Swamp Mountain Ocean CanyonMessage in a BottleToon Link?
## Miiverse Posts

#### *Breath of the Wild*

* BotW - 4 Shrines left
* BotW - Framerate patch
* BotW release date, finally
* My BotW Special Edition showed up today, in line for a Switch!
* So, we're just not talking about that Zelda game you guys announced 2 years ago?
* Wait, a Zelda game got delayed? Color me surprised.

#### amiibo

* Amiibo collection update 1
* Amiibo collection update 2
* Amiibo... I still don't get it
* The plural of Amiibo?

#### *Tri Force Heroes*

* TFH - Any of you guys want to join me?
* TFH - A couple little multiplayer sessions
* TFH - Figuring out a little easter egg
* TFH - Den of Trials and Drablands Challenges organizational posting bonanza! (that never took off)
* TFH - I don't know why I doubted this game… it's great!
* TFH - Playing with Doppels is a whole different game
* TFH - Probably the best picture in all of Zelda (credits artwork)
* TFH - "Aren't you a lucky fella!"
* TFH - Den of Trials organizational post
* TFH - Spiky outfit playing hard to get
* TFH - ZNG you failed me tonight
* Triforce Heroes or Tri Force Heroes?

#### *EarthBound*

* EarthBound - Black, white, and red area
* Earthbound - Finished today
* EarthBound - Saved the town, Porky is back to normal
* EarthBound - Getting some Majora's Mask flashbacks here
* EarthBound - I had already passed the fourth Your Sanctuary location with Jeff
* EarthBound - Okay… you may enter
* EarthBound - Thanks bus driver for leaving me stranded in the desert
* EarthBound - This game has been breaking the fourth wall quite a bit
* EarthBound - You guys can't envision the final collapse of capitalism?
* EarthBound - You know what, Poo can just stay where he's at
* EarthBound - Starting to play
* EarthBound - This is the first mention of Giygas I've seen

#### *My Nintendo Picross: Twilight Princess*

* Comparing TP Picross Micross times
* Playing some Picross and relaxing
* Twilight Princess Picross first impressions
* TP Picross times

#### *Twilight Princess HD*

* Double Clawshot surprise
* BotW tease in TPHD
* Angry Link stamp and penmanship
* Might as well document fish caught in TPHD
* I'd like to see a new fishing hole added in TPHD
* TP - Aquatic Gorons
* TP - Hylian Loach
* TP - Is anyone else bothered by the physics of Link's hat when standing sideways or upside-down?
* TP - You can catch Skullfish
* TPHD - Bombfish
* Oocca, a sentient race that's glorified Deku Leaves
* Thougts about double damage run through the Cave of Shadows, etc.
* Just pre-ordered TPHD on Amazon

#### *The Minish Cap*

* Ezlo pointless jabbering
* About time I finished Minish Cap
* 20 rupee dig spot in MC
* Minish Cap shell and figure colleciton

#### *Mario Kart 8*

* Finishing up MK8 with 200cc
* MK8 - All cups on 200cc three-starred

#### *Hyrule Warriors* and *Hyrule Warriors Legends*

* Downloading Hyrule Warriors now
* HW Adventure Mode is time consuming
* HWL mission unlock order complaints
* What difficulty did you play HW on for your first runthrough?

#### *Ocarina of Time 3D*

* Ocarina of Time - Post your Scarecrow's Song!
* Ocarina of Time - Minimalist challenge
* Is "23 is number one" a reference?
* Which version of OoT do you prefer more?

#### *Metroid: Samus Returns*

* Metroid Samus Returns - 100% Hard Mode Log
* Metroid Samus Returns - Bonus boss
* Metroid Samus Returns - Diggernaut phase 3 difficulties
* Metroid Samus Returns - Useful technique 1
* Metroid Samus Returns - Useful technique 2
* Metroid Samus Returns - Clear time
* Metroid Samus Returns - Important plot moment

#### *Phantom Hourglass*

* Phantom Hourglass - 100% run log Pt. 1
* Phantom Hourglass - 100% run log Pt. 2
* Phantom Hourglass - 100% run log Pt. 3
* Phantom Hourglass quill stylus

#### Trivia Questions

* Q - How many Big Poes are there in Majora's Mask and where are they located?
* Q - How many Pieces of Heart can be found on Windfall Island?
* Q - How many Zelda games feature a Mirror Shield and what are those games?
* Q - How many Zelda games feature a toilet and what games are they?
* Q - How many Zelda games feature time travel?
* Q - How many Zelda games have apostrophes in the title?
* Q - How many dungeons in Ocarina of Time require changing a water level and what are those dungeons?
* Q - How many final boss battles has Zelda been an active combantant?
* Q - How many games' box and manual art portray Link with brown sleeves?
* Q - How many transformation rings are there in the Oracle Series and what forms can Link take when using them?
* Q - In Majora's Mask all of Link's transformations are wearing this article of clothing that isn't found on Link in his Hylian form. What is it?
* Q - In which Zelda games can Link pick up a weapon from a fallen enemy?
* Q - In which games can Mutoh the carpenter be found?
* Q - In which games does Link receive no upgrades based on clothing or jewelry?
* Q - In which games is Link unable to unequip a shield after equipping it?
* Q - Link has had five fairy companions over the years. Who are they?
* Q - Link is seen playing a harp in two titles. What are they?
* Q - Name every Tingle appearance in the canon Zelda games
* Q - Name every game where Link appears in a non-canon capacity.
* Q - The Windfall Island theme is a remix of what theme found previously in the series?
* Q - What Zelda games require Link to sneak by guards?
* Q - What citizens of Termina do not have Hyrulean counterparts?
* Q - What games does Link start off not wearing a hat?
* Q - What games has Zelda's Lullaby not appeared in?
* Q - What two Zelda games lacked Rupees?
* Q - What was the last game to feature the Mirror Shield?
* Q - Which Zelda games feature a twist at the end where the primary antagonist ends up not being the final boss?
* Q - Which Zelda games feature cats in them?
* Q - Which Zelda games feature rafts?
* Q - Which games has Link donned blue garb during part of his adventure?
* Q - Which was the first game to introduce gliding with a Cucco like animal and what was this animal's name?
* Q - Which final boss has the most forms?
* Q- BotW wasn't the first game in the series to introduce item durability. Which title first introduced durability and what items were subject to it?
* Q- What was the first Zelda game that required the purchase of a peripheral device to play?

#### *Super Mario Maker*

* SMM - 8-Bit
* SMM - Airship Raid DX
* SMM - Airship Raid
* SMM - Block Fort
* SMM - Floating Goombas
* SMM - Fly you fools!
* SMM - Frosty House Maze
* SMM - Gem Steps
* SMM - Ice Palace DX
* SMM - Ice Palace
* SMM - Jr...Bowser Jr.
* SMM - Jump!
* SMM - Just Another Mario Level
* SMM - Lake Hylia and Water Temple
* SMM - Last Chance Luigi
* SMM - Oktoberfest
* SMM - Patience Bro...
* SMM - Permafrost
* SMM - Pipe Dream
* SMM - Return to Oktoberfest
* SMM - Shadow Temple
* SMM - The Legend of Toadstool
* SMM - The Sky
* Feedback on which SMM levels to update
* Favorite skin to use when building MM levels?

#### *Majora's Mask 3D*

* The mystery of the Collosal Catfish
* The mystery of the Cuccofish
* MM3D - 3 Heart Challenge Pt. 1
* MM3D - 3 Heart Challenge Pt. 2
* Majora's Mask dance partners

#### Zelda Confessions

* Zelda Confession I - I've never caught the Hylian Loach in OoT
* Zelda Confession II - I enjoy ALBW more than ALttP
* Zelda Confession III - I never beat Twilight Princess 100%
* Zelda Confession IV - ZIITAoL's the only game to make me throw a controller
* Zelda Confession IX - I want to be excited for TFH but at this point I'm curious at best
* Zelda Confession V - I like Tingle
* Zelda Confession VI - I beat Link's Shadow in ZII using the crouch method
* Zelda Confession VII - I didn't know Light Arrows were in MC until too late
* Zelda Confession VIII - I like the Temple of the Ocean King more than the Tower of Spirits
* Zelda Confession X - I bought a Wii Zapper just to play Link's Crossbow Training
* Zelda Confession XI- When I first was getting into the series I hated the dungeons, preferred overworld exploration
* Zelda Confession XII - I prefer the Oracle games over Link's Awakening
* Zelda Confession XIII - I can only play games with the Y Axis inversion turned on due to OoT
* Zelda Confession XIV - I refuse to believe Keapora Geabora and Rauru are the same
* Zelda Confession XV - I was wrong about Tri Force Heroes. It's really a great game...so far

#### Other, Zelda-Related

* Symphony of the Goddess tonight!
* The Legend of Zelda Collector's Edition Monopoly set
* The Postal Salmon from Majora's Mask 3D and the Reekfish from Twilight Princess both are based off a Sockeye Salmon
* The Zelda series has been subject to retcons as each new title is released. Let's name as many as we can.
* "Item get" fanfare lyrics
* Assumptions that new untitlted Zelda games are remakes of the first one
* Because Switch uses cartridges, will we see the return of the golden cartridge for Zelda games?
* Everyone's least favorite Zelda dungeon?
* Favorite biome in the Legend of Zelda series?
* Favorite strength boosting item in the Zelda series?
* Got matched up in QuizUp against the best in the world in the Zelda Category
* Grumble Grumble
* Hardest or most complex first dungeon in the series?
* Hero's Shade discussion
* I found a mirror under the table
* Last StreetPass challenge ALBW
* Let's talk about amiibo
* Linebeck or Groose?
* Linkle isn't really aware of Link's relationship with Cuccos, is she?
* Problem with Zelda Official Timeline
* Are there any Zelda characters whose genders you couldn't figure out?
* The wind has gotten damp-goro...Tomorrow is rain-goro... Goro-goro...
* Top Five Nintendo Controllers!
* Twitch integration
* What has been the hardest Zelda item for you to collect?
* What race would you most like to see make a reappearance again in the series?!
* What two Links appear to be the most un-alike?
* When was the first time you fought Ganon or Ganondorf?
* Which Zelda game has the least interesting narrative?
* Which Zeldas have you completed 100%?
* Your favorite dungeon in the Oracles series?
* Zelda games without button controls

#### Other

* SSB4 unstable online matches
* So...even digital copies of old games can glitch out? (Tecmo Bowl)
* Switch Online app
* Switch Playtimes
* Target cancelled my Switch preorder because of "technical issues"
* "The Pokémon Box is full!"
* "Wild Scyther ran!"
* "ZNG for life!" drawing
* AM2R log
* Back from Alaska!
* Blast Ball first impressions
* Bravely Default demo and not finding interest in certain games
* Buying a house today!
* Cave Story discussion
* Completing The Wonderful 101
* E3 '16 questions, musings
* E3 '17 thoughts
* E3 2015 impressions
* Fingers crossed for E3
* Finished Star Fox Zero main mode
* Fire Emblem Heroes is out
* Fun fact, the GBC version of Mario Golf featured Zelda characters
* Have a Merry Christmas!
* I decided to play through the Prime Trilogy again
* I think I'll give Metroid Prime Federation Force a shot
* I'm super tempted to try this (M&L PJ)
* Ittle Dew Zelda references
* Lost to Skyrim, see you guys in a month
* Mario Kart item balance
* Metroid Fusion - Thinking a bit highly of one's self eh Samus?
* Miiverse drama, 30 post limit
* Miiverse shutdown thoughts
* NX Preview Trailer
* Nindies showcase '17 thoughts
* Nintendo has confirmed Wii U production has ended
* Oodles of great news
* Paper Mario Color Splash - Initial Impressions
* People mimicking YouTuber's views
* Wii games available for download don't have Miiverse communities
* Winning at Pokémon slots...is TPHD out yet?
* Xeonoblade 3D vs the Wii original