Fallout Creator Tim Cain Speculates on Timeline Discrepancies in Fallout Season 1
Original Fallout creator Tim Cain offers his own theories on the timeline discrepancies in Fallout Season 1, sparking a lively debate among fans. Cain explores the possibility of misleading information and unreliable narrators within the Fallout universe, while also questioning the actions of Vault-Tec. With the show’s renewal for a second season, fans can look forward to gaining more insights into the Fallout timeline and lore.
Fallout Creator Tim Cain Speculates on Timeline Discrepancies in Fallout Season 1
Ever since Fallout Season 1 premiered on Prime Video, fans have been engaged in a heated debate about a possible timeline discrepancy with Fallout: New Vegas. While Bethesda’s Todd Howard addressed this issue in a recent interview with IGN, original Fallout creator Tim Cain has joined in on the speculation, offering his own theories on what “The Fall of Shady Sands” could mean.
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To provide some context, fans noticed in episode 6 of Fallout Season 1 that “The Fall of Shady Sands” was written on a chalkboard, an event that took place in 2277. This raised concerns among fans, as this event predates the events of Fallout: New Vegas by four years, potentially creating a continuity error.
However, Tim Cain brings up an interesting point in his review of the TV show, which he shared on YouTube. He questions the accuracy of the events written on the chalkboard, suggesting that they may not be entirely truthful. Cain proposes that perhaps the information taught to the children was intentionally misleading or that the dates themselves were simply incorrect, but unknown to those who recorded them.
Cain highlights the concept of “unreliable narrators” in the Fallout series, where characters may provide inaccurate information. He suggests that characters in Fallout: New Vegas could have gotten the dates wrong, as there is no definitive master calendar to reference within the game’s universe. Fallout has a history of characters spreading propaganda or misinformation, making it plausible that the dates presented in the games might not be entirely accurate.
Furthermore, Cain offers his thoughts on whether Vault-Tec, the corporation responsible for the Vaults in the Fallout universe, initiated the nuclear bombings that led to society’s downfall. Contrary to popular belief, Cain doesn’t believe Vault-Tec shot first. He points to a scene in the season premiere where Cooper Howard’s wife, Barb, a high-ranking Vault-Tec executive, sends their daughter to a birthday party on the day the nukes dropped. This implies that Barb was unaware of the impending nuclear attack and suggests that Vault-Tec may have been caught off guard as well.
Cain emphasizes that these theories are speculative and invites fans to engage in good-natured discussions and theorizing about the show. The good news is that Fallout has been officially renewed for a second season, raising hopes that some of these questions may be addressed.
In conclusion, Fallout creator Tim Cain adds his own perspective to the ongoing debate surrounding the timeline discrepancies in Fallout Season 1. He encourages fans to explore different theories while considering the concept of unreliable narrators within the Fallout universe. With the show’s renewal, fans can look forward to potentially gaining more insights into the Fallout timeline and lore in the upcoming season.