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==Overview== | == Overview == | ||
'''Retroactive Continuity''', commonly referred to as a '''retcon''', is the act of altering established cannon of a fictional work. These changes are usually done in order to deal with continuity errors, or to work new material into an established fiction with which it might not properly mesh. | '''Retroactive Continuity''', commonly referred to as a '''retcon''', is the act of altering established cannon of a fictional work. These changes are usually done in order to deal with continuity errors, or to work new material into an established fiction with which it might not properly mesh. | ||
The [["City Of" franchise]] has seen numerous small alterations of this nature, and several large ones, during its years. In most cases, these changes are to the rank of an NPC (such as [[Frostfire]], who used to be just a [[boss]], and now is an [[Elite Boss]]), where something is located (creating new zones that have always been there), and even an occasional correction to an NPC's gender or genetic origin. | The [["City Of" franchise]] has seen numerous small alterations of this nature, and several large ones, during its years. In most cases, these changes are to the rank of an NPC (such as [[Frostfire]], who used to be just a [[boss]], and now is an [[Elite Boss]]), where something is located (creating new zones that have always been there), and even an occasional correction to an NPC's gender or genetic origin. | ||
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==Known Retcons== | == Known Retcons == | ||
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Originally, there was only one class of monster and it filled the threat level area now occupied by [[Elite Boss]]es. At some time in 2005, in the wake of the Winter Lord [[Power Level|powerleveling]], the [[Giant Monster]] class was created and had most of the Monsters moved into it. Of these, originally only the Devouring Earth monsters retained their original classification. | Originally, there was only one class of monster and it filled the threat level area now occupied by [[Elite Boss]]es. At some time in 2005, in the wake of the Winter Lord [[Power Level|powerleveling]], the [[Giant Monster]] class was created and had most of the Monsters moved into it. Of these, originally only the Devouring Earth monsters retained their original classification. | ||
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===5th Council=== | Following is a list of some of the known retcons to the game's continuity. It is not a complete list, but contains some of the larger retcons. | ||
=== 5th Council === | |||
With [[Issue 3]], the [[5th Column]], one of the most popular factions of the game, was replaced with a new, more modern, enemy group, the [[Council]]. In this replacement, all previous stories, arcs, badges, and any references to them in-game were outright replaced to be about the new group. Reasons for this change are still unknown and widely debated (See [[5th Column Controversy]]), but regardless of why, this was the single largest rewrite of the game's history so far performed. | With [[Issue 3]], the [[5th Column]], one of the most popular factions of the game, was replaced with a new, more modern, enemy group, the [[Council]]. In this replacement, all previous stories, arcs, badges, and any references to them in-game were outright replaced to be about the new group. Reasons for this change are still unknown and widely debated (See [[5th Column Controversy]]), but regardless of why, this was the single largest rewrite of the game's history so far performed. | ||
===Spider's Arachnos=== | === Spider's Arachnos === | ||
Originally, when [[Striga Isle]] was added to City of Heroes in [[Issue 3]], there were many references to a splinter faction of the [[Council]] called "Spider" that [[The Center]] detested. Later on at some point during the creation of City of Villains, the faction was changed to [[Arachnos]]. | Originally, when [[Striga Isle]] was added to City of Heroes in [[Issue 3]], there were many references to a splinter faction of the [[Council]] called "Spider" that [[The Center]] detested. Later on at some point during the creation of City of Villains, the faction was changed to [[Arachnos]]. | ||
===Statesman=== | === Statesman === | ||
Statesman was said to be of [[Natural]] [[Origin]], having unlocked his own powers via his 'Inner Will', before [[Incarnate]] was introduced as his origin. | [[Statesman]] was said to be of [[Natural]] [[Origin]], having unlocked his own powers via his 'Inner Will', before [[Incarnate]] was introduced as his origin. | ||
===Manticore=== | === Manticore === | ||
Manticore was classed as a [[Blaster]] before being retconned into a [[Defender]] with the advent of [[Archery]] and [[Trick Arrow]]. | [[Manticore]] was classed as a [[Blaster]] before being retconned into a [[Defender]] with the advent of [[Archery]] and [[Trick Arrow]]. | ||
==See Also== | == See Also == | ||
*[[Timeline]] | * [[Timeline]] | ||
*[[Ingame References]] | * [[Ingame References]] | ||
[[Category:Historical]] | [[Category:Historical]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:56, 27 March 2014
Overview
Retroactive Continuity, commonly referred to as a retcon, is the act of altering established cannon of a fictional work. These changes are usually done in order to deal with continuity errors, or to work new material into an established fiction with which it might not properly mesh.
The "City Of" franchise has seen numerous small alterations of this nature, and several large ones, during its years. In most cases, these changes are to the rank of an NPC (such as Frostfire, who used to be just a boss, and now is an Elite Boss), where something is located (creating new zones that have always been there), and even an occasional correction to an NPC's gender or genetic origin.
Known Retcons
Following is a list of some of the known retcons to the game's continuity. It is not a complete list, but contains some of the larger retcons.
5th Council
With Issue 3, the 5th Column, one of the most popular factions of the game, was replaced with a new, more modern, enemy group, the Council. In this replacement, all previous stories, arcs, badges, and any references to them in-game were outright replaced to be about the new group. Reasons for this change are still unknown and widely debated (See 5th Column Controversy), but regardless of why, this was the single largest rewrite of the game's history so far performed.
Spider's Arachnos
Originally, when Striga Isle was added to City of Heroes in Issue 3, there were many references to a splinter faction of the Council called "Spider" that The Center detested. Later on at some point during the creation of City of Villains, the faction was changed to Arachnos.
Statesman
Statesman was said to be of Natural Origin, having unlocked his own powers via his 'Inner Will', before Incarnate was introduced as his origin.
Manticore
Manticore was classed as a Blaster before being retconned into a Defender with the advent of Archery and Trick Arrow.