AHL deckplans officially retconned?

mike wightman · #1 August 16th, 2016, 05:13 AM

In the discussion forums over on the Mongoose boards it has come to light that the changes to the deckplans for the AHL were deliberate and discussed with 'people'.

Is this an official retcon?

Is the game AHL now officially decanonised since the deckplans are no longer correct for the ship class?

Condottiere · #2 August 16th, 2016, 05:47 AM

I don't recall that thread, though I haven't compared the two sets either.

Could have been a subclass, or extensive refurbishment, which could keep both canon.

LeperColony · #3 August 16th, 2016, 05:56 AM

If I'm remembering correctly, didn't the class receive a refit at one point?

mike wightman · #4 August 16th, 2016, 06:44 AM

The old deck plans area multi deck tail sitting 'hotel floor' arrangement.

The new version has three decks and looks like a big Kinunir - that's not a refit...

Condottiere · #5 August 16th, 2016, 07:43 AM

I've dug out Supplement Three, Fighting Ships.

While I can't comment on individual details, it still seems the same high rise configuration.

mike wightman · #6 August 16th, 2016, 07:51 AM

The shape is right, the deck plans are wrong.

Condottiere · #7 August 16th, 2016, 08:01 AM

Unless this was adjusted by a later edition or another publication, the entry clearly shows eighty four decks.

McPerth · #8 August 16th, 2016, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike wightman

In the discussion forums over on the Mongoose boards it has come to light that the changes to the deckplans for the AHL were deliberate and discussed with 'people'.

Where have those plans appeared?

I hope they are not official retcon, a I like AHL game with all its deck plans...

Too many adventures are based on them to allow for that

simonh · #9 August 16th, 2016, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike wightman

Is this an official retcon?

Is the game AHL now officially decanonised since the deckplans are no longer correct for the ship class?

GDW published a version of the AHL. Mongoose have published a version of the AHL.

By the power invested in me by myself I hereby officially and with all due ceremony entitle and empower you, in perpetuity, with full authority to take your pick.

Simon Hibbs

mike wightman · #10 August 16th, 2016, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McPerth

Where have those plans appeared?

I hope they are not official retcon, a I like AHL game with all its deck plans...

Too many adventures are based on them to allow for that

They are in the new MgT High Guard second edition.

A couple of people on the Mongoose forums commented on them and the reply was that it is an official change and that they were always meant to be like that according to 'discussions'.