So, theres been a lot of lore related threads recently. Ive not really commented although I have read them all and on the whole, agreed with many of the critics of our games current lore. However, this is not meant to be another of those threads, no, instead this is an attempt at a more constructive solution.
The games lore is complicated. It has twists, turns and unreliable narrators all over the place. This, along with a reluctance to release any more of the lore than necessary (mainly through that arrogant little turnip in Ouroborous) means that lore junkies like myself and others have to speculate on certain plot points and apparent contradictions to previous lore. There was one thing however, that helped to resolve some of the issues in the past and I would like to see it return in all its glory. Namely, bring back Canon Fodder.
It was a brilliant platform for asking lore questions and having some of them answered by the writers. With the somewhat shaky Incarnate and Praetoria plots now dovetailing, this is the perfect time to help the playerbase understand current events before the Battalion arrive. I can imagine that the games current writers may feel reluctant to engage with the lore junkies, particularly given how mercilessly some of us criticise the current storyline. But if they are confident in the story that they are telling, Id love to pose them some questions. They wouldnt have to answer everything or get drawn into the sometimes pointless bickering but could simply use the previous format of choosing a few questions to answer and posting a select list of answers every month.
So, heres the challenge to the current writers: resurrect Canon Fodder and help to answer some of the questions the community have about game lore. We promise not to bite unless you ask us to.
@Dante EU - Union Roleplayer and Altisis Victim The Militia: Union RP Supergroup - www.themilitia.org.uk
So, theres been a lot of lore related threads recently. Ive not really commented although I have read them all and on the whole, agreed with many of the critics of our games current lore. However, this is not meant to be another of those threads, no, instead this is an attempt at a more constructive solution.
The games lore is complicated. It has twists, turns and unreliable narrators all over the place. This, along with a reluctance to release any more of the lore than necessary (mainly through that arrogant little turnip in Ouroborous) means that lore junkies like myself and others have to speculate on certain plot points and apparent contradictions to previous lore. There was one thing however, that helped to resolve some of the issues in the past and I would like to see it return in all its glory. Namely, bring back Canon Fodder.
It was a brilliant platform for asking lore questions and having some of them answered by the writers. With the somewhat shaky Incarnate and Praetoria plots now dovetailing, this is the perfect time to help the playerbase understand current events before the Battalion arrive. I can imagine that the games current writers may feel reluctant to engage with the lore junkies, particularly given how mercilessly some of us criticise the current storyline. But if they are confident in the story that they are telling, Id love to pose them some questions. They wouldnt have to answer everything or get drawn into the sometimes pointless bickering but could simply use the previous format of choosing a few questions to answer and posting a select list of answers every month.
So, heres the challenge to the current writers: resurrect Canon Fodder and help to answer some of the questions the community have about game lore. We promise not to bite unless you ask us to.
@Dante EU - Union Roleplayer and Altisis Victim
The Militia: Union RP Supergroup - www.themilitia.org.uk