: I still don't seeing the reason that some fan levels
: can't be canon.
I think you’re misunderstanding the meaning of the word “canon.” By it’s very definition canon is “the authentic works of a writer” or “a sanctioned or accepted group or body of related works.” By this definition only the original creator, or parties that the creator specifically identifies, can create continuing or derivative works that are canon. Think of it like this: Bungie created Myth and its follow up, Myth II. As the creators of this work, Bungie owned the intellectual property rights to the Myth story and characters. Anyone else could create derivative works, but could not distribute them for profit. Bungie, having this control over Myth and its characters, could contradict any works of fan fiction that they chose to. This meant that only those works created by Bungie could be taken as “truth” as every other work could be subject to change at a later date. Later, Bungie sold the rights to Myth to Take Two Interactive, thus giving them the same level of control over the fiction, and the same right to contribute to the canon as they see fit.
So Forrest is absolutely correct in his list of what can and cannot be considered canon. Chimera and Tales From Myth are canon because they were made by Myth’s original creators. Myth III is canon because it is a sanctioned related work created by Take Two, who own Myth. Even GURPS is canon because Bungie, while they held the rights, specifically authorized its creation, whereas other fan fiction is not sanctioned nor widely accepted as canon. Now you can believe what ever you wish about the world of Myth. If you want to take fan creations as “truth,” hey, it’s a free country, go nuts. No one will stop you. But fan creations cannot be canon. Personally, I don’t care much for GURPS or put much stock in the lore of Myth III. It’s my choice. But it doesn’t change the fact that they are canon. Whether I like it or not.
-Phil.
