Game Theory: Why Is the Legend of Deltarune a Lie?

Transcript

A portion of today's episode is sponsored by WB Games. The legend of the Delta Rune is a lie. Many of the characters we've fallen in love with actually play very different roles than we originally thought. And now, it's time to reveal the truth. The truth about our heroes, their greatest enemy and the legend of the Delta Rune itself. Hello Internet... Read More

Key Insights

• Deltarune's legend is misleading, with unexpected roles for characters.
• The prophecy suggests a different set of heroes than initially believed.
• Noelle is potentially a key hero, linked to the prophecy's second hero.
• The Snowgrave route is suggested to be the canon series of events.
• The player, as the angel, is implied to be an antagonist to the characters.
• Susie's role is crucial, possibly leading to a self-sacrificial act.
• The 'roaring' is an event intended to banish the angel's influence.
• Chris and Noelle's actions are pivotal in the unfolding prophecy.

Questions & Answers

Q: Why does Game Theory say the Legend of Deltarune is a lie?

The episode argues that many familiar characters play different roles from what was originally assumed. It also suggests that parts of the legend once treated as fixed may no longer be true, raising questions about the heroes, their enemy, and the franchise’s future.

Q: What does the Legend of the Delta Rune prophecy say?

The prophecy says three heroes, a human, a monster, and a prince from the dark, will seal the dark fountains. They are also destined to banish the angel’s heaven.

Q: Do choices change the ending of Deltarune?

According to the episode’s recap, Deltarune does not offer multiple paths leading to different endings. The central theme is that choices do not matter, although they can change how events unfold and how characters behave.

Q: What happens during the genocide-like route in Deltarune Chapter 2?

The player can force a genocide-like run in which Noelle freezes enemies to death. The episode says this does not change the outcome, but it does affect how the characters reach that outcome and how Noelle behaves.

Q: What happens in Deltarune Chapter 3?

Chris and Susie enter the Dark World that Chris opened at the end of Chapter 2. They confront Tenor, encounter the Knight, and later discover that a code is needed to enter the town’s bunker.

Q: Who is Tenor in Deltarune Chapter 3?

Tenor is a forgotten TV set encountered in the Dark World opened by Chris. Tenor holds Chris’s mother, Toriel, prisoner under instructions from the Knight.

Q: What does the Knight do in Deltarune Chapter 3?

The Knight instructs Tenor to imprison Toriel and is described as the figure trying to bring about the roaring. By the end of Chapter 3, the Knight appears, defeats the heroes, and flees to a bunker with Undyne.

Q: What is the roaring in Deltarune?

The roaring is described as an apocalyptic event that will doom everyone. The Knight is trying to cause it, making the event central to the danger surrounding the Legend of the Delta Rune.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The legend of Deltarune is revealed to be misleading, with characters playing unexpected roles. The prophecy suggests a different set of heroes, with Noelle potentially being a key figure. The narrative explores the true identities of characters and the implications of their actions, leading to a potential confrontation with the player as the antagonist.

• The Snowgrave route is suggested to be the canon series of events, highlighting Noelle's growing power. Susie's role is crucial, possibly leading to a self-sacrificial act to save the world. The 'roaring' is an event intended to banish the angel's influence, with Chris and Noelle's actions being pivotal.

• The game theory posits that the player, as the angel, is an antagonist to the characters. The prophecy and the unfolding events point towards a climactic confrontation, where the true nature of the characters and their destinies are revealed, challenging the player's influence over the game world.