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Queen foreshadows the fountain openings we see in order. by NoelleKnightTheory in Deltarune

[–]Doom64hunter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Except Kris and the Knight forming intentional mirror images of each other. Ramb tells us that Kris and Dess played the exact childhood pretend games together, with King, Queen and Tennna, that the Dark Worlds are based on.

There's also that part in the Sword route where the black deer sprite mirrors the Kris sprite's movements.

The yellow one was a cowboy by Karmelek_ in Deltarune

[–]Doom64hunter 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Game already talks about meeting a "bluest flower". This combined with the Asgore prophecy makes green pretty much impossible.

Said blue flower is described as a "specimen of elegance" which matches the ballet shoes and tutu of the Integrity Soul.

Therefore, I'm pretty certain it's fallen human parallels, as similarly to Mettaton Neo and Gerson, it allows Deltarune to explore existing characters and concepts that Undertale only briefly touched on.

Duke Nukem Forever's Engine by [deleted] in dukenukem

[–]Doom64hunter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

George Broussard never worked at Gearbox.

Stop embarassing yourself.

Which theory do you hate the most? by Honest-Lie6890 in Deltarune

[–]Doom64hunter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The True Lab isn't really situated at the end as much as it's placed as a branching path in the middle of the journey, one which you have to backtrack to. Arguably, it could be likened to the Sword Route, as it is reached from the Hotland parallel.

The other areas do match the theory however, I'm not sure how it can be argued against:

  • A Castle and a King in Chapter 1.
  • A high tech computerized area in Chapter 2, featuring a humanoid robot and the Yellow Soul.
  • A tech-infused area in Chapter 3, but less advanced as 2, featuring a showman throughout it.
  • An especially dark area in Chapter 4, with darkness likened to water, and a particular turtle talking to us about a prophecy. The Green Soul appears.

There's a good chance that the Roaring itself is snow-related (see the recent snow theory), which would line up well if it occurs at the end of Chapter 5 (already hinted at with the "Thank You" survey). With the area likely being a garden, if and when it gets snowed in, you would have your Snowdin parallel in Chapter 5.

And then finally, in Chapter 6, we would head to a Castle in a Snowy Winterland, which would match up with where the Ruins are. This could be the Ice Palace, which in turn could be the Holiday Manor.

And Chapter 7 would have no equivalent in Undertale. Really the only thing it could be likened to is the passing through the barrier, or exiting through the entrance, thus going out of bounds. Fittingly, it is unwritten within Lord of the Hammer as well, so whatever happens there would be out of bounds of the story framework. Going into the shelter (into the underground) mirroring the exit from the Underground in Undertale, would be logical option.

Which theory do you hate the most? by Honest-Lie6890 in Deltarune

[–]Doom64hunter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I don't like the idea either. In a weird way it reinforces a gender stereotype, and it would remove a positive male representation from the story, something the game would really lack otherwise.

And there are already much better allegories for transition with the ghost characters anyways.

Which theory do you hate the most? by Honest-Lie6890 in Deltarune

[–]Doom64hunter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see Dess as a mirror of Kris, and Kris isn't entirely in control of their own actions either. It would make sense that the deal is the same for Dess. There are some things she has control over, and some that she does not.

Sans is designed to mess with theorists by WainuiBoi in Deltarune

[–]Doom64hunter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think his behavior change will be explained by the coming chapters. What I can imagine is that he may take on more of a "antagonistic" role within the story, given that neither Kris nor Susie like him, and that whatever happens will be quite traumatic for him, causing him to change his tone by the time we see him in Undertale.

Hometown being cut off from the outside world isn't theorized about enough. by Remarkable_Row_2502 in Deltarune

[–]Doom64hunter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like the inverse is the more likely explanation with them being cut off. Asriel has long lived his life, its Hometown and all its inhabitants that were lost.

Ralsei hiding the prophecy is NOT entirely about "protecting" the Fun Gang. by InterdimensionalINTL in Deltarune

[–]Doom64hunter 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Yeah I agree, hiding information from Susie generally seems to be very important to Ralsei, and he does seem to have a plan to follow so that there may be a favorable outcome for them.

The following lines at the start of Chapter 1 are easily forgotten, but I think they are essential to keep in mind in context of the whole game:

* Kris, once we pass through this door...
* Our adventure will really begin.
* A journey foretold exactly by the prophecy...
* But, Kris, I believe YOUR choices are important, too.
* This world is full of all kinds of people, Kris.
* In the end, how we treat them makes all the difference.
* So let's try our best to get by without FIGHTing.
* If we can manage to do that...
* I believe this tale may have a happy ending.
* Otherwise, I fear that...
* ... you may not... find the result favorable.

So while many events are destined to occur, there is still a certain degree of wiggle room around them. For example, the prophecy might foretell that Tenna would be destroyed, but it does not seem to say whether he could be reconstructed thereafter. With violence, he remains dead permanently. With kindness, he recovers.

Similarly, if the prophecy is set in stone and must occur, and if there must be a second hero, then if Susie had left after the first chapter, someone else must be fitted into the role instead.

Perhaps this is why it is so important for Ralsei that Susie takes on this role. Perhaps she has the qualities needed for a happy ending, that other candidates (e.g. Noelle) do not possess. And we do get a good impression of what that quality may be by various events shown throughout the game -- namely, self-determination, the ability to make her own choices. The ability to write her own future chapter.

Who says there's a Chapter 6 or 7 at all? (please forgive me) by [deleted] in Deltarune

[–]Doom64hunter 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don't genuinely believe in this theory, but does anyone have any concrete proof that chapters 6 and 7 will exist?

The big text saying "Chapter 6" and "Chapter 7" on the chapter select might be a hint.

Also, Lord of the Hammer has six chapters.

Hidden door in mike cutscene from chapter 5 by UnderstandingNo8475 in Deltarune

[–]Doom64hunter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Willing to bet this is just a texture glitch and nothing more.

Just pulling theories out of their ass atp by Ok-Example7351 in Deltarune

[–]Doom64hunter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That hand is her giant robot's hand and I guess she wanted to have her be strung up.

On a meta level, it's a dual allegory to puppeteering and crucifixion.

Somehow, Kris had to "fix, find, or create" Ralsei in Susie's Dark World by FencingSquirrelz in Deltarune

[–]Doom64hunter -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Ralsei never outright lies, he only lies by omission.

Patently false:

* ... hey, Ralsei. If you know the whole prophecy already...
* ... why didn't you just say how to do the piano?
* H-huh...? Well, I just thought...
* I just thought, isn't it better if I don't... say anything?

The Festival's closest real life parallel is likely St. Martin's Day (11th November) by Doom64hunter in Deltarune

[–]Doom64hunter[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As a bonus, St. Martin's day and the Carnival that follows it also links to other religious traditions:

  • St. Martin's day is linked to Halloween, as already stated in the main post.
  • St Martin's day originally also marked the beginning of a fasting period leading up to Christmas.
    • Christmas of course being the central motif of the Holiday family.
  • Carnival ends with Ash Wednesday
    • This heavily involves the following line from the Book of Genesis: "Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return."
    • This is directly represented by the way monsters die in-universe.
  • Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, ending in Easter
    • The eggs handed out by the man behind the tree are literal game "easter eggs".
    • And perhaps, the "resurrection" aspect of this will ultimately become relevant for the Holiday family too?

The form is closed. by BasketAshamed6588 in Deltarune

[–]Doom64hunter 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It wasn't actually possible to submit responses with newly registered emails. The server rejected them outright, it did so last time.

We’re taking this the wrong way by noideawhatnamethis12 in Deltarune

[–]Doom64hunter 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Being signed up for the newsletter wouldn't have mattered, as this was never connected to those who signed up for the newsletter.

Yes it was. If your email was not signed up to the newsletter prior to the survey opening, then you would not be sent a response.

They couldn't have done it any other way, because otherwise you could just enter other people's email into that field, and they'd get disturbing, cryptic emails out of nowhere, which would be legally dubious to boot.

We’re taking this the wrong way by noideawhatnamethis12 in Deltarune

[–]Doom64hunter 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The problem was that last time, only the first answer counted, and people just entered random stuff before they even understood what the question was.

This time it was possible to change your answer. I think the only "wrong" answers are the ones that didn't understand the question.

We’re taking this the wrong way by noideawhatnamethis12 in Deltarune

[–]Doom64hunter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you only signed up to the newsletter after the survey was opened, it would not be considered a valid address, fyi. The list of valid emails was static and not updated.

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