I posted the following on the discussion in the IDW Sonic chronology:
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I asked a question in regards to some discrepency that was cleared up by Katie, when she said that both classic and modern interpretations are from the same timeline, and it seems modern Sonic also agrees. While i don't disagree with it (providing a richer timeline and chronology), it is a bit disappointing.
1. previously beliving for years that the events in Sonic Mania created a new divergent timeline , only to change it because of a mistranslation
2, providing a concept of a multiverse again, after being reluctant to do so in fear of a lawsuit (im not gonna explain further about it here)
I am considering maybe merging the classic and modern, but maybe introduce the classic iteration as a type of era, maybe?
Anyone, any suggestions on this topic is more than welcome in discussions and on my page too
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To add onto this:
Suggestions: I'm only gonna merge the classic counterparts and modern ones "slowly" and surely for now - mainly the non-anthro animals first.
Another idea was to add a type of "classical era" article for that particular time as being introduced in Sonic's 30th anniversary (which debuted elements of the classical designs) . Any ideas are welcome, so please comment down below about what you think.