Talk:Flynn Scifo

Which is canon?
For those who are going to edit Flynn's article, I guess it is okay to know this question. Even though the Xbox version was the first one, and Flynn stayed behind in one of the harbors to watch, he becomes a playable character in the PS3 port and is present at the end of the game. These two versions are totally different things, and since the history section is supposed to tell the canon story of the character... then which of these two stories is canon? I'd probably say the PS3 version, since that is the last one, and it includes Patty, a new character. On the other hand, this is not like a Drama CD or Tales of Fandom, where only extra backstory that was unmentioned in the game is canon, but a whole new story and ending. This might also be a problem for Leon, since, if what I heard is right, he doesn't die in Director's Cut.

I only find a few options for this. Either have the history section for Xbox only, and give PS3 its own section (like it is now); have the Xbox history as canon, but mention changes done in the PS3; have one story canon and having an extra section to tell differences between the two; forget the Xbox story entirerly and focus on PS3 or vica versa.

Penamesolen 20:47, December 18, 2009 (UTC)


 * There was a topic on the official forums discussing this very issue. The general consensus is that the "plot" of versions are canon, but the "story" of the PS3 version is the one that will be carried over into future drama CDs and extra materials. It might just be semantics, but Flynn's role really doesn't impact the flow of the game to a remarkable extent, and both versions can be explained alongside each other, noting whatever differences exist between them.


 * Also, you heard wrong about Leon. He dies in every game he has ever appeared in, and the DC version is no exception. While the Swordian Masters battle is one of the best battles in the series (especially with Narikiri Dolls equipped), as soon as Leon wins, it cuts to the very same scene where he stays behind to operate the elevator lever, then cuts to a new version of the end credits. There is a post-game scenario in which he can go to the Swordian R&D Lab to obtain Demon's Lance Zero, and then he can join the rest of the party in the Arcana Ruins (the EX-Dungeon of the game). But these parts are post-mortem, and he is dead by canon throughout these optional events.


 * Byakuren Hijiri (talk) 19:39, December 18, 2009 (UTC)