Lecture Notes: Theory of Eternalism in Warframe

Introduction

• Topic: Theory of Eternalism
• Context: Explored in the game Warframe and in real life.

Eternalism: Definition and Explanation

• Real-life Eternalism:
  • Theory where past, present, and future are simultaneous and real.
• Warframe's Eternalism:
  • Mirrors real-life eternalism.
  • Every choice creates a new version of reality.
  • These realities can theoretically be accessed.

Application in Warframe

• Significant Events:
  • Comes into play during "The New War."
  • Operator is transformed into the Void Portal.
  • Meeting with the Drifter (alternate version of the Operator).
  • The Drifter's timeline varies due to a different deal with the "Man in the Wall."
  • The Drifter was not rescued from the Zermon.

Limitations and Considerations

• Misconceptions:
  • Eternalism does not imply all media concepts are canon in Warframe.
  • Choices in alternate timelines don't affect the main game's canon events.
  • Only deemed important choices by the writers will impact Warframe's story.

Conclusion

• Eternalism is acknowledged in Warframe but impacts the game in limited scenarios.
• Examples outside main events include minor or joke events like "Barrel merging."

Closing

• Summary: Eternalism is a theoretical model in Warframe with limited practical application in storylines.
• Final Note: The concept is more theoretical within Warframe's lore.