Should You Care About Canon? - Extra Credits Gaming
Added 2022-05-03 17:30:01 +0000 UTCDoes Canon Matter? Or should we even care?
Canon refers to a collection of rules or texts that are considered to be authoritative. Which has come into play BIG TIME with today's, Marvel Movies, Game of Thrones, video games, and more. However, does the following canon ultimately help or hurt these creative projects? Let's join Game Designer Eddie Webb and find out today in "Should You Care About Canon"
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OMG. The canon that is the christian bible was assembled by a bunch of fanbois in 325. I never thought of that. Things that didn't really fit what they wanted got thrown out, but still lurk around. However, those who bring those up are often trashed by the fanbois. Wow.
Jon Adams
2022-05-04 20:28:49 +0000 UTCOOooo!!! It's good to see everyone has a different side for this!
Extra History
2022-05-04 15:28:31 +0000 UTCThe answer is -> sometimes. If canon gets in the way of a better story, discard it.
Veteran of the Mushroom Wars
2022-05-04 01:07:54 +0000 UTCI'm surprised you didn't mention the Star Wars cannon vs legends.
Peanut Tree5000
2022-05-03 18:44:49 +0000 UTCCanon provides consistency in a property as it moves from one item to another; be it movies, books, comics etc. It rewards fans for paying attention and it adds a degree of realism to the larger body of work.
Jason Youngberg
2022-05-03 17:54:12 +0000 UTC
