Yes, that is correct. Nintendo has officially and finally revealed that in the creation of the Legend of Zelda series, a coherent timeline was never thought of. Thus, there is no timeline in the Zelda series at all, unless a game specifically says it's a direct sequel (for example Majora's Mask is a direct sequel to Ocarina of Time). Where did I find out this information? It was announced on Zelda wiki this morning as well as many other Zelda websites later in the day, though it wasn't until a friend of mine, sent me this article: [link] that I could not help but feel the "I told you so" boiling up in me. For many months I've been telling friends of mine that are obsessed with the Zelda timeline that Shigeru Miyamoto never created such a thing. This is why I decided to make all my fan Zelda works totally separate from the official series: because there is no real timeline to base it on. Nintendo's announcement has made me feel very comfortable with my choice. What really irks me though is the fan reaction to Nintendo saying this: basically tons of angry people are going to sign a petition in hopes that Nintendo will somehow "make" an official Zelda timeline.

Oh please...

Say if I got an email with 10,000 signatures, nay, even 1 billion signatures complaining about the fact that I made the Kokiri capable of reproducing in the Gerudo Wars would that make me change it? Hell no. I don't understand why people think that complaining to Nintendo is going to change their mind. Nintendo does not care about what their fans want. And guess what, they should not have to. Shigeru Miyamoto owns the rights to Zelda, it's his creation and he can do what he wants to it, timeline or not. It is for this reason that I greatly respect him the same way I respect George Lucas even though he's messed up Star Wars. They are doing what they wish with their creation and not letting fans get in the way. Does that mean I agree and like what Nintendo is doing to the Zelda series? I'll keep my opinion to myself, but my view on the company is sinking rapidly. Listen people, if you really are angry with Nintendo and really want to prove that they are messing up their series, there is one thing they will listen to: Money. Stop buying their products. Numbers never lie, and if Nintendo does not make a profit off their creations then they will be forced to do what's necessary to survive. Of course many people will not do this, they'll keep lying to themselves in hopes that Nintendo will make a Zelda game akin to OoT. Heck, some people do like what Nintendo is doing and will keep buying up everything they throw out to the public. Well good for you, I really envy the fact that you can live with the Hero of Time being reduced to a goofy mailman.