Board 8 > Can you think of a series where each major installment has a different setting?

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Grand Kirby 02/05/21 12:54:37 AM #1:	Where the characters and continuity are different in each new title. But also is NOT a video game, or a Japanese series? I was trying to explain the concept behind the Final Fantasy sequels to someone who wasn't familiar with them, and why you don't need to play the first 6 games in order to understand VII, and why there is a Final Fantasy X-2 AND and a Final Fantasy XI. I was trying to find something to compare it to that wasn't another JRPG, or something like Super Sentai (which I felt would be too obscure to be helpful) and was surprised by how much I struggled to think of anything. I guess using that kind of non-interconnected style for a franchise was not as common as I expected. I was wondering if anyone had any decent examples from other media. --- Okay, I rolled a 14. What's that mean? Hsu That you're a cheater. This is a 12-sided die. Chan <cite>Grand Kirby posted [p:950296564] in Can you th... [t:79278523]...</cite> <quote>Where the characters and continuity are different in each new title. But also is NOT a video game, or a Japanese series? I was trying to explain the concept behind the Final Fantasy sequels to someone who wasn't familiar with them, and why you don't need to play the first 6 games in order to understand VII, and why there is a Final Fantasy X-2 AND and a Final Fantasy XI. I was trying to find something to compare it to that wasn't another JRPG, or something like Super Sentai (which I felt would be too obscure to be helpful) and was surprised by how much I struggled to think of anything. I guess using that kind of non-interconnected style for a franchise was not as common as I expected. I was wondering if anyone had any decent examples from other media. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Aecioo 02/05/21 12:57:31 AM #2:	It's called an anthology. Just search anthology series on Google- there are countless numbers of them that predate final fantasy by like, decades --- http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lcb35gGx0t1qailr4o1_500.gif http://www.megavideo.com/?v=57N0YAEJ <cite>Aecioo posted [p:950296624] in Can you th... [t:79278523]...</cite> <quote>It's called an anthology. Just search anthology series on Google- there are countless numbers of them that predate final fantasy by like, decades </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SovietOmega 02/05/21 12:58:39 AM #3:	Black Adder was the first show to come to mind. Bit of a classic for today's world though. Honestly, you could probably explain it like each game was an episode of an anthology series. If you watch any singular episode of The Outer Limits or Black Mirror, you don't need to have seen the others prior to understand it. --- There is no shame in not knowing; the shame lies in not finding out <cite>SovietOmega posted [p:950296642] in Can you th... [t:79278523]...</cite> <quote>Black Adder was the first show to come to mind. Bit of a classic for today's world though. Honestly, you could probably explain it like each game was an episode of an anthology series. If you watch any singular episode of The Outer Limits or Black Mirror, you don't need to have seen the others prior to understand it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BetrayedTangy 02/05/21 1:06:16 AM #4:	The Cornetto Trilogy came to mind for me. --- https://www.backloggery.com/betrayedtangerin <cite>BetrayedTangy posted [p:950296804] in Can you th... [t:79278523]...</cite> <quote>The Cornetto Trilogy came to mind for me. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Raka_Putra 02/05/21 1:09:02 AM #5:	American Horror Story kinda? --- Into the woods, but mind the past... Into the woods, but mind the future! <cite>Raka_Putra posted [p:950296846] in Can you th... [t:79278523]...</cite> <quote>American Horror Story kinda? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Grand Kirby 02/05/21 1:15:57 AM #6:	When I think "anthology series" I think of stuff like Twilight Zone, which was a bit more episodic than what I was thinking. I guess it works, but it wasn't on my mind. BetrayedTangy posted... The Cornetto Trilogy came to mind for me. Raka_Putra posted... American Horror Story kinda? I think these are great examples. --- Okay, I rolled a 14. What's that mean? Hsu That you're a cheater. This is a 12-sided die. Chan <cite>Grand Kirby posted [p:950297021] in Can you th... [t:79278523]...</cite> <quote>When I think "anthology series" I think of stuff like Twilight Zone, which was a bit more episodic than what I was thinking. I guess it works, but it wasn't on my mind. BetrayedTangy posted... </cite> <quote>The Cornetto Trilogy came to mind for me.</quote> Raka_Putra posted... </cite> <quote>American Horror Story kinda?</quote>I think these are great examples. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
banananor 02/05/21 1:16:13 AM #7:	Yeah a lot of anthologies eventually start making canon crossovers for funsies (including final fantasies ~~seven and ten~~) but i think they still count --- You did indeed stab me in the back. However, you are only level one, whilst I am level 50. That means I should remain uninjured. <cite>banananor posted [p:950297024] in Can you th... [t:79278523]...</cite> <quote>Yeah a lot of anthologies eventually start making canon crossovers for funsies (including final fantasies seven and ten) but i think they still count </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SSJSephirothGokuX123 02/05/21 1:16:17 AM #8:	Goosebumps? --- https://imgur.com/6AevF0Y LOL!!!! I hope that's a joke....names don't get more n00bish than that <cite>SSJSephirothGokuX123 posted [p:950297026] in Can you th... [t:79278523]...</cite> <quote>Goosebumps? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
redrocket 02/05/21 2:59:19 AM #9:	SovietOmega posted... Black Adder was the first show to come to mind. Bit of a classic for today's world though. Honestly, you could probably explain it like each game was an episode of an anthology series. If you watch any singular episode of The Outer Limits or Black Mirror, you don't need to have seen the others prior to understand it. or maybe even..... The Twilight Zone! --- It's like paying for bubble wrap. -transience on Final Fantasy: All the Bravest <cite>redrocket posted [p:950298855] in Can you th... [t:79278523]...</cite> <quote>SovietOmega posted... </cite> <quote>Black Adder was the first show to come to mind. Bit of a classic for today's world though. Honestly, you could probably explain it like each game was an episode of an anthology series. If you watch any singular episode of The Outer Limits or Black Mirror, you don't need to have seen the others prior to understand it.</quote> or maybe even..... The Twilight Zone! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Paratroopa1 02/05/21 3:12:42 AM #10:	You know, I'm actually struggling to think of any franchises of anything besides Final Fantasy where each installment takes place in its own unique fictional universe. Even most video games don't work this way <cite>Paratroopa1 posted [p:950299051] in Can you th... [t:79278523]...</cite> <quote>You know, I'm actually struggling to think of any franchises of anything besides Final Fantasy where each installment takes place in its own unique fictional universe. Even most video games don't work this way </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MrGreenonion 02/05/21 3:19:13 AM #11:	True Detective? Has different casts anyway, I didn't watch past the first season so I don't know if there's continuity nods. <cite>MrGreenonion posted [p:950299150] in Can you th... [t:79278523]...</cite> <quote>True Detective? Has different casts anyway, I didn't watch past the first season so I don't know if there's continuity nods. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
redrocket 02/05/21 3:24:48 AM #12:	Also, something where the works are slightly more connected, but still narratively independent is very common in science fiction and fantasy books. Discworld Dragonriders of Pern Shannara Xanth The Saga of Recluse The books all take place in the same world, and have a recurring cast of supporting characters, but the specific setting and main cast are different for each book, and they can really be read in any order. --- It's like paying for bubble wrap. -transience on Final Fantasy: All the Bravest <cite>redrocket posted [p:950299230] in Can you th... [t:79278523]...</cite> <quote>Also, something where the works are slightly more connected, but still narratively independent is very common in science fiction and fantasy books. Discworld Dragonriders of Pern Shannara Xanth The Saga of Recluse The books all take place in the same world, and have a recurring cast of supporting characters, but the specific setting and main cast are different for each book, and they can really be read in any order. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Leonhart4 02/05/21 7:31:52 AM #13:	Paratroopa1 posted... You know, I'm actually struggling to think of any franchises of anything besides Final Fantasy where each installment takes place in its own unique fictional universe. Even most video games don't work this way Tales kinda does this, too, although I think some of the games are supposed to be connected. --- https://imgur.com/WqDcNNq https://imgur.com/89Z5jrB <cite>Leonhart4 posted [p:950302107] in Can you th... [t:79278523]...</cite> <quote>Paratroopa1 posted... </cite> <quote>You know, I'm actually struggling to think of any franchises of anything besides Final Fantasy where each installment takes place in its own unique fictional universe. Even most video games don't work this way</quote> Tales kinda does this, too, although I think some of the games are supposed to be connected. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
XIII_rocks 02/05/21 7:44:24 AM #14:	Haven't seen past s1 but doesn't True Detective do this --- Not to be confused with XIII_stones. https://imgur.com/agodP3r <cite>XIII_rocks posted [p:950302288] in Can you th... [t:79278523]...</cite> <quote>Haven't seen past s1 but doesn't True Detective do this</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
banananor 02/05/21 9:14:23 AM #15:	In true detective, ~~season 3 makes some oblique references to news reports about season 1. I haven't seen season 2 so can't comment on that~~ ~~But other than that they're completely separate~~ --- You did indeed stab me in the back. However, you are only level one, whilst I am level 50. That means I should remain uninjured. <cite>banananor posted [p:950303964] in Can you th... [t:79278523]...</cite> <quote>In true detective, season 3 makes some oblique references to news reports about season 1. I haven't seen season 2 so can't comment on that But other than that they're completely separate </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Wanglicious 02/05/21 4:44:05 PM #16:	would law and order count? actual question there since i don't know, i just figure they've gotta have some setting differences between original, SVU, and the multiple regional ones. --- "Maybe it's a tentacle, molesting the planet itself. - Aschen Brodel. <cite>Wanglicious posted [p:950318239] in Can you th... [t:79278523]...</cite> <quote>would law and order count? actual question there since i don't know, i just figure they've gotta have some setting differences between original, SVU, and the multiple regional ones. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Johnbobb 02/05/21 6:40:48 PM #17:	Fargo (the show and movie) are all technically the same continuity but are almost entirely unrelated season to season (kinda like American Horror Story but better) --- Khal Kirby, warlord of the Super Star Khalasar PSN/Steam: CheddarBBQ https://goo.gl/Diw2hs <cite>Johnbobb posted [p:950321864] in Can you th... [t:79278523]...</cite> <quote>Fargo (the show and movie) are all technically the same continuity but are almost entirely unrelated season to season (kinda like American Horror Story but better) </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Aecioo 02/05/21 6:48:15 PM #18:	Wanglicious posted... would law and order count? actual question there since i don't know, i just figure they've gotta have some setting differences between original, SVU, and the multiple regional ones. No, same characters and crossovers. The new law and order series is literally starting its premiere as a crossover with SVU >.> --- http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lcb35gGx0t1qailr4o1_500.gif http://www.megavideo.com/?v=57N0YAEJ <cite>Aecioo posted [p:950322112] in Can you th... [t:79278523]...</cite> <quote>Wanglicious posted... </cite> <quote>would law and order count? actual question there since i don't know, i just figure they've gotta have some setting differences between original, SVU, and the multiple regional ones.</quote> No, same characters and crossovers. The new law and order series is literally starting its premiere as a crossover with SVU >.> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bartzyx 02/05/21 10:45:37 PM #19:	There are tons of anthologies on TV Black Mirror American Horror Story American Crime Story Fargo --- At least your mother tipped well <cite>Bartzyx posted [p:950329661] in Can you th... [t:79278523]...</cite> <quote>There are tons of anthologies on TV Black Mirror American Horror Story American Crime Story Fargo </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bartzyx 02/05/21 10:48:11 PM #20:	oh, Twilight Zone --- At least your mother tipped well <cite>Bartzyx posted [p:950329723] in Can you th... [t:79278523]...</cite> <quote>oh, Twilight Zone </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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