this kid drew these elaborate maps
of forests and dungeons
it is,
indeed,
an unauthorized paper version of Zelda
a way to extend the game
from screen into physical reality
I gather my rubbery Monster in My Pocket figures to play the enemy
and a badass Lego knight in black and gray armor with a sword and a shield bearing the image of a fearsome dragon to play a tougher, battle-seasoned Link
Soon enough
this kid was drawing maps of post-apocalyptic city settings and a wrecked subway line
inspired by a Planet of the Apes marathon on one of the Ted Turner channels
We decided not to bring in any modern weapons
just those Danger Mouse bombs
keep it to blades and some magic
We're trying not to repeat the mistakes of the past, I suppose.
