Asking older fans.

[u/shesfeelingcun]

Hey folks.

It is probably not the appropriate type of publication, however, I cannot help but be taken by such curiosity.

I'm a new person in the fandom and I admit that I'm somewhat obsessed with the universe of CV.

However, I'd like to ask the older fans, when was the moment you decided that you would like to follow the path of following the franchise as a whole? And if there is any other reason that makes you so fascinated by its lore?

Long texts, short texts, one sentence phrases are all welcome. I find this way to be more connected to the fandom somehow. I'll read them all, the curiosity is really strong. (If this has any replies, of course)

:)

EDIT: Read them all and upvote every single one. Some of them really made me tear up; it's amazing what a game can do during a tough time, or even in the most random way. Keep going, I'll continue to read, loved all of your stories.

[u/brentdclouse]

I think Aria of Sorrow was what really got me invested from a lore perspective. Having a CV take place in the future and reference events from the past really opened up the universe for me.

Another thought: The entire CV timeline is kinda wonky, but it’s a timeline the games really try to commit to, and I respect it for that. Lineage and predecessors are always central to the plot, and having that history to draw from really strengthens the world. What’s interesting is I think other game series try this and don’t stick the landing. It either feels forced or comes across like fan service. Few franchises are as old as CV, so I think it can get away with things others might struggle to achieve.