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<blockquote data-quote="Maxperson" data-source="post: 9184059" data-attributes="member: 23751">A few things.First, the outline of the setting should remain consistent from edition to edition.&nbsp; If 1e Forgotten Realms had one origin and progression, the 2e Forgotten Realms had a different origin and progression, the 3e had a third origin and progression, etc. it would completely invalidate the setting as the Forgotten Realms.&nbsp; Those would be 3 completely different settings that only had a name or names in common.&nbsp; It's okay to fill in holes in the settings to create new canon, and there are still tons of holes in the Forgotten Realms, and it's okay to extend the timeline out and create new canon that way, but it's not okay to just toss the baby out with the bathwater and begin again just because it's a new edition.Second, setting and setting story matter as a backdrop to the characters' stories.&nbsp; If Dorothy ended up in the Bronx zoo and met the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion and the Tin Man there, it would not be at all the same as if the setting is Oz, even if you kept the characters' stories the same.&nbsp; Canon matters in that way as well.Third, if canon is being changed from edition to edition, those of us who know the setting will have to relearn it every time a new edition comes out. That's a pain in the rear as well as being super annoying.&nbsp; Having consistency from edition to edition not only prevents us from having to relearn things, but also stops inconsistencies in the stories of PCs who cross multiple editions.&nbsp; It's pretty bad to have your character's background or prior play invalidated just because WotC wanted to change canon for the new edition.Yes and no.&nbsp; I rarely(but not non-zero) make changes to existing canon.&nbsp; The Anauroch was caused by the Phaerimm in the war with Netheril.&nbsp; That's not going to change. However, things in the world will be affected by what the PCs do and how adventures and campaigns turn out.&nbsp; That can alter what WotC had planned and put out for their next edition if it's not compatible.&nbsp; I'm not going to be a slave to canon to the point where the PCs can't change things.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Maxperson, post: 9184059, member: 23751"] A few things. First, the outline of the setting should remain consistent from edition to edition. If 1e Forgotten Realms had one origin and progression, the 2e Forgotten Realms had a different origin and progression, the 3e had a third origin and progression, etc. it would completely invalidate the setting as the Forgotten Realms. Those would be 3 completely different settings that only had a name or names in common. It's okay to fill in holes in the settings to create new canon, and there are still tons of holes in the Forgotten Realms, and it's okay to extend the timeline out and create new canon that way, but it's not okay to just toss the baby out with the bathwater and begin again just because it's a new edition. Second, setting and setting story matter as a backdrop to the characters' stories. If Dorothy ended up in the Bronx zoo and met the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion and the Tin Man there, it would not be at all the same as if the setting is Oz, even if you kept the characters' stories the same. Canon matters in that way as well. Third, if canon is being changed from edition to edition, those of us who know the setting will have to relearn it every time a new edition comes out. That's a pain in the rear as well as being super annoying. Having consistency from edition to edition not only prevents us from having to relearn things, but also stops inconsistencies in the stories of PCs who cross multiple editions. It's pretty bad to have your character's background or prior play invalidated just because WotC wanted to change canon for the new edition. Yes and no. I rarely(but not non-zero) make changes to existing canon. The Anauroch was caused by the Phaerimm in the war with Netheril. That's not going to change. However, things in the world will be affected by what the PCs do and how adventures and campaigns turn out. That can alter what WotC had planned and put out for their next edition if it's not compatible. I'm not going to be a slave to canon to the point where the PCs can't change things. [/QUOTE]

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