Difference between revisions of "Plot Inconsistencies"

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A plot inconsistency comes from two events or canonical sources that contradict one another. Something merely left unexplained is not a plot hole. Please note that theoretical explanations exist for all these inconsistencies. However, they are very contradictory and problematic. Concerning Chrono Trigger's plot inconsistencies, it is important to note that they are probably a result of the way Chrono Trigger was put together. In the words of Masato Kato:

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For example, in Chrono Trigger, Mr. Yuji Horii wrote the basic plot line first; following that, it was editted and rewritten by me, and even further on after that, the sub-scenarios were created by Mr. Tokita and Mr. Kitase. So it all gets kinda' mixed up at the end. But the 12,000 B.C. part was 100% my original idea. After writing the story for this part, I also did the events for Zeal Palace, the dungeons, and everything else by myself (laughs).

"Trigger" wasn't exactly "smooth sailing", and a lot of the parts ended up being changed in the end. I remember back then, I couldn't stand getting up in the mornings and going to work everyday. I had the worst stomacheache from hell. But even still, I wrote all of the 12,000 B.C. events by myself and made sure that no one laid a finger on my section. Oh yeah, I also recall that when it came time to make the staff roll, they thought about placing "the most important people" on the top and just giving the title of the "scenario writer" to the top people of the planning division. I personally didn't (and don't) give a hoot about any titles or that sorta' stuff, so I just told them, "do whatever you like" - but then, Mr. Tokita and Mr. Kitase protested and in the end, I remember I was given the rather unusual title of the "story-planner". But that was pretty much how the situation went, and so even after finishing the project, I only had this feeling of relief from having rid myself of this heavy burden. I was finally free, and I could at last take on something new now. I think much of thess savage feelings that I developed inside of me from the final developing stage of "Trigger", went into the making of the next project, "Radical".

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Chrono Trigger

• Doan (How did Lucca bring him back from the ruined future after defeating Lavos?)
• Guardia Line Paradox (If Ayla leaves prehistory, how does Guardia exist in the future?)
• Lavos Paradox (Various problems related to Lavos's actions)
• Marle Paradox (Why does Marle disappear in 600 A.D.?)
• Telepod Paradox (How can Crono go back in time after Marle already changed history?)

Chrono Cross

There are currently no known plot holes concerning Chrono Cross, as Kato planned the entire story and internal logic himself. Unexplained backstory (such as the Fall of Guardia) does not constitute a plot hole. There is a slight dialogue inconsistency, however. Throughout the game, the death of the Acacia Dragoons is referenced as happening in both 1016 and 1017 A.D., as is Dario's death.

Dario:
   Forgive me...
   4 years of isolation
   have taken their toll.

[Woman]
   Do you know this man?
   It has been 4 years since
   this man washed ashore,
   clinging on for dear life.

However, it is confirmed as three years by most other sources, incluing quotes by Radius and Zappa. Since it is confirmed in Another World as happening in 1017 A.D. without a doubt, the inclusion of references dating it to 1016 A.D. is an accident or oversight by the script writers. It is not a plot hole, as we know the event ocurred in 1017 A.D.

From: Theory