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KQ Fan Game timeline variants.

Started by Baggins, February 01, 2011, 09:30:59 AM

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KatieHal

I'll try to summarize what I think the difference is here before the thread gets as explodey as that gif.

Yes, it made changes, but I think the main point BT etc are making is that to them, those changes don't particularly matter. They're not interested in reconciling (or not) those changes with any particular timeline and they don't see them as greatly affecting what, theoretically, comes after. For example, while they burned down M's house, in the games we never see that house again anyways, so it doesn't really change anything. Rosella's adventure would start later than it did, but nothing in her game was tied to a time of year or specific date anyways, so that impact is minimal and almost negligible.

I don't think anyone's denying they made changes. They just don't think those changes are as important as you seem to, Baggins.

Katie Hallahan
~Designer, PR Director~

"Change is the constant, the signal for rebirth, the egg of the phoenix." Christina Baldwin

I have a blog!

Baggins

#81
I don't think I'm trying to "reconcile" anything. I've just been comparing the differences. There is a big difference.

Also it might help, if you don't think of it as an "IA timeline" but an expanded summary of the story in KQ3IA (as explained by KQ3IA's quotes), summarizing events as portrayed in IA's KQ3.

Seasons aren't really touched on in it, other than a couple of reference to the seasons made in KQ3 (so the season's don't really make a direct impact on that particular summary).
Well, ya, King's Quest is on Earth. Daventry is very old city from a long time ago. It's in ruins now and people aren't quite sure exactly where it used to be. There are some archaeologists searching through the ruins, they think they know its Daventry. But its somewhere on Earth."-Roberta Williams http://kingsquest.wikia.com/wiki/File:Daventryisearth.ogg

Blackthorne

All I'm saying is these are completely inconsequential details.


Bt
"You've got to keep one eye looking over your shoulder
you know it's going to get harder and harder as you
get older - but in the end you'll pack up, fly down south, hide your head in the sand.  Just another sad old man, all alone and dying of cancer." - Dogs, Pink Floyd.

Sslaxx

I can think of people needing a nice cup of something...
Stuart "Sslaxx" Moore.

Baggins

#84
Seriously, all I've been doing is comparing the differences (comparing differences has nothing to do with "signifigance"). You are one of the only people trying to argue the level of "signifigance".  

What is the problem with discussing the differences?

Also comparing differences also has nothing to do with "reconciling" things, i'm not trying to reconcile KQ3IA with the original KQ3 or the canon. It's as krytos said, an alternate story.

QuoteKlytos said; Take IA's version of KQ3 to exist in an alternate timeline, in the same way that Smallville and the Superman movies are different, our interpretation and the official Sierra timeline are not meant to line up.
Well, ya, King's Quest is on Earth. Daventry is very old city from a long time ago. It's in ruins now and people aren't quite sure exactly where it used to be. There are some archaeologists searching through the ruins, they think they know its Daventry. But its somewhere on Earth."-Roberta Williams http://kingsquest.wikia.com/wiki/File:Daventryisearth.ogg

Lambonius

#85
This is how I feel about this thread.

MOD EDIT: Don't post gross pictures. You know better.

Baggins

Lambonius again chooses to troll this thread with something that is in poor taste...

Ewww....
Well, ya, King's Quest is on Earth. Daventry is very old city from a long time ago. It's in ruins now and people aren't quite sure exactly where it used to be. There are some archaeologists searching through the ruins, they think they know its Daventry. But its somewhere on Earth."-Roberta Williams http://kingsquest.wikia.com/wiki/File:Daventryisearth.ogg

KatieHal

Seriously? You know I'm about to edit that picture, Lamb. I had to edit another post from you a few days ago. If it happens a third time, you're getting a temporary ban, the length of which is TBD.

You guys have differing opinions on the topic. I think it's really just time to leave it at that. Way past time, in fact. So agree to disagree and move on.

Guys, stop coming in here to try and provoke Baggins; Baggins, you may as well stop asking for explanation that you aren't going to get a satisfactory answer on.

Katie Hallahan
~Designer, PR Director~

"Change is the constant, the signal for rebirth, the egg of the phoenix." Christina Baldwin

I have a blog!

Baggins

#88
Katie, I'm not asking for explanations actually. The initial stuff was just an analysis and comparisons to references from various fan games, and putting up links where analysis went into more detail. They weren't posed as "questions", but contained direct listing of citations.

I did ask for explanations for some of the more confusing references made in TSL though (the birthdate/four winds timing). Which imo you gave satisfactory explanations though.
Well, ya, King's Quest is on Earth. Daventry is very old city from a long time ago. It's in ruins now and people aren't quite sure exactly where it used to be. There are some archaeologists searching through the ruins, they think they know its Daventry. But its somewhere on Earth."-Roberta Williams http://kingsquest.wikia.com/wiki/File:Daventryisearth.ogg

KatieHal

I specifically meant asking the IA guys why they were so against your efforts, actually.

Katie Hallahan
~Designer, PR Director~

"Change is the constant, the signal for rebirth, the egg of the phoenix." Christina Baldwin

I have a blog!

Lambonius

Lol....sorry.  I'll behave from now on, I promise.

I'm afraid I just fail to see the relevance in pointing this stuff out just for the sake of pointing it out.  It comes across as just nitpicking for nitpicking's sake, man.

Baggins

#91
Oh ok, Katie, I see what you mean.

Lambonius, listing citations has nothing to do with 'nitpicking'. Nor, have I considered the changes in any negative light.

However, I must point out that nitpicking is a respectable and enjoyable past time for many cinephiles;

http://www.nitpickers.com

http://www.moviemistakes.com

Don't take things so seriously.

If we are going to talk nitpicking movie mistakes; One of my favorites, look at Raiders of the Lost Ark, there is this point in the movie where a fly crawls into Belloq's mouth, and doesn't come out. It's a bit disconcernting when seen on big screen, LOL.

One of my other favorite sites was Phil Plait's Bad Astronomy in which he deconstructed the bad science found in science fiction/adventure/fantasy movies. His unique and educational form of movie criticism has since become part of Discover Magazine.

Bad Astronomy

I'd recommend avoiding movie analysis if I was you, ;).
Well, ya, King's Quest is on Earth. Daventry is very old city from a long time ago. It's in ruins now and people aren't quite sure exactly where it used to be. There are some archaeologists searching through the ruins, they think they know its Daventry. But its somewhere on Earth."-Roberta Williams http://kingsquest.wikia.com/wiki/File:Daventryisearth.ogg

Klitos

In an effort to help you out Baggins, I've created a graphical time-line which outlines the continuity of IA's KQ3.

I hope this is of some use.

http://www.infamous-adventures.com/forum/index.php?topic=4013.0
Adriana: You were saying she's got a nice ass!
Christopher: I was trying to say something positive because she is your friend.

snabbott


Steve Abbott | Beta Tester | The Silver Lining

Lambonius

Finally!!  An exact date for the end of Alexander's potty training!  I can now put the stamp of completion on my "official" King's Quest series fanon.

Baggins

#95
Klytos, amusing, I'll add it to the omnipedia article, cause it makes me chuckle. :).

All its missing though, is a reference to when KQ3IA takes in relation to KQ1, ;). Based on the direction of that timeline, he must have been looking at dirty pictures in the magic mirror during that time... No wonder Edward contacted him telling him to get a wife.
Well, ya, King's Quest is on Earth. Daventry is very old city from a long time ago. It's in ruins now and people aren't quite sure exactly where it used to be. There are some archaeologists searching through the ruins, they think they know its Daventry. But its somewhere on Earth."-Roberta Williams http://kingsquest.wikia.com/wiki/File:Daventryisearth.ogg


Baggins

#97
I can't see your image, but when I made that reference, part of me was thinking about posting up an image of the Joker.

"Why so serious!?"

Klytos' timeline now has a prominent place in the KQ Omnipedia.  :rofl:  :suffer: :partyhat:
Well, ya, King's Quest is on Earth. Daventry is very old city from a long time ago. It's in ruins now and people aren't quite sure exactly where it used to be. There are some archaeologists searching through the ruins, they think they know its Daventry. But its somewhere on Earth."-Roberta Williams http://kingsquest.wikia.com/wiki/File:Daventryisearth.ogg

noonchild

That's not all that far off!  ;)

I wonder if the forum where I swiped the image isn't letting it load.

Klitos

Quote from: snabbott on February 16, 2011, 04:45:25 PM
:rofl:

It doesn't fit in the thread, though. Here's the direct link: http://www.infamous-adventures.com/klitos/kq3timeline.PNG

Basic windows tip #1. Scroll over to the right, it will reveal the rest.
Adriana: You were saying she's got a nice ass!
Christopher: I was trying to say something positive because she is your friend.