Welcome
to the Plothole Speculation sub-section of Concept: "Mobius,"
everyone. From the very start, this sub-section is kinda what I hoped
would put this site on the map, but as it turns out, the other available
parts of Concept: "Mobius" had rose to popularity. This is
something I did not expect. The plothole speculation is meant to give
you, the Sonic fan, some of the most revolutionary and sensible fillers
to the many continuity errors the Sonic the Hedgehog game series has
accumulated.
However, there are a few things we should address and even accept before
going into research and solving some of these plotholes. First of all,
all who read this should know that there ARE Sonic fans out there who
take the storyline (or a lack thereof) with a lot of regard, such as
myself. Albeit, we realize the game storyline isn't held with much importance
by SEGA, we know it still has potential. In fact, that's pretty much
the entire purpose of this sub-section. Contrary to popular belief,
Concept: "Mobius" is not a site that is meant to repair
the game storyline and keep things as official as possible. Yes, that
is a high priority… but our much more hopeful intention is actually
to supply a fully patched up, smooth continuity for fans to use in their
comics, fanfics, fangames, etc., etc. that is as accurate and faithful
to the games as possible. That's what this site is: A Sonic site dedicated
to the true visionary of Sonic fandom.
Some Sonic fans are indeed
in it for the games, some are in it for the comics, some are in it for
the fanart, some are in it for the character development, and some are
also in it for the fashion. Others like me are in it for the storyline,
as mentioned. But no matter how much appeal we may find lurking about
in the pensive game storyline, there is still one undeniable principle
that stands firm: Sega doesn't hold the product continuity with much
importance. That's just the way the ball rolls. SEGA, Sonic Team and
all of the savvy higher-ups that run those two companies do not care
about the Sonic storyline. All they hold in importance is the game,
how it plays, and how much feedback it gets. And in the end, that makes
perfect sense.
To the creators of the Sonic
games, the storyline should only be as fitting as the game it is portraying,
which causes the storyline to change or altar throughout each title.
That is what makes the plotholes. And all of this hectic storyline-altering
is probably something that will continue for ever and ever, in spite
of Ryan Drummond's explanation as to WHY the original VA cast has been
replaced by the Sonic X voice actors. (He said that Sega suddenly cares
about product continuity starting with the upcoming Shadow the Hedgehog
game, thus the VA cast change, although I am taking that declaration
with a pinch of salt.)
But what if Ryan Drummond was right? What if SEGA will start
making sure the continuity remains even from here on in? As pleasing
as that sounds, that still leaves many wounds from the past of the storyline.
So for any Sonic fans interested in meshing the past with the present/future
smoothly, then this is the site for you.
Each solution (that is what I will dub plothole fillers as) for each
plothole is one you can rest assure has been passed through many a fan's
opinion, and has gone down as perhaps the most logical solution to the
corresponding plothole. Rest assure that research has been done, and
much thinking had accompanied it.
So without further ado, let's start with the Plothole Speculation sub-section!
Instructions: Plotholes are listed in order of severity. There are
negligable plotholes, moderate plotholes, and severe plotholes. Severe
plotholes can probably be very large pages, so prepare for long loading
time. Just look around and research what you want. These plothole repairs
are based entirely off of the Japanese manual translations when regarding
the pre-1998 games, since most of them were the ones that exhibit today's
game storyline and vice versa.
*All plotholes in this sub-section are subject to change in the event
that an official solution to them is given in the games. If I am missing
any plotholes, you know the drill: robspdro@gmail.com
>>
THE STORYLINE TIMELINE <<
Before you get to the
plotholes, you are encouraged to read this brief timeline regarding
how the storyline of Sonic the Hedgehog has changed and branched
out in chronological order. This will explain what gave birth
to all of the dimensions of Sonic the Hedgehog.
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DISCLAIMER of this sub-section:
All plothole solutions in this sub-section were thought out elaborately
and with the second opinion of a handful of Sonic fans. It is very possible
you may not agree with some of them or may find faulty logic in Concept:
"Mobius'" repairs for the plotholes. Do remember that this
sub-section is meant entirely for those who want to fix the plotholes
to benefit a fanfic, comic, or story they are working on. It is meant
to supply solutions for the plotholes so the Sonic Team storyline could
be repaired to benefit the visionaries of this fandom. That is, afterall,
what this site is for. If you find anything faulty or any small errors
made in the plothole descriptions and/or solutions, e-mail me at: robspdro@gmail.com.
However, if you find any parts of them that are based around belief
that you do not personally agree with, then please do me a skinny and
keep your hatemail to yourself. Not only will it be deleted on sight,
but I am sure there's a variety of activities you can indulge yourself
in that are much more productive than e-mailing me about how you are
against some of things mentioned on this site — it's a waste of
your time, and more importantly, a waste of mine.
