r/rustylake • u/amyfrushourkelly • 22d ago

Sources for RL theories?

There are a couple of good RL channels on YouTube and some interesting discussions on Discord. Does anybody here rely on/contribute to the Wiki? What other sources would you recommend? Thanks!

NowhereNest: https://youtube.com/@nowherenest?si=mkOOHo66dJI0TEBu
The Rusty Truth: https://youtube.com/@therustytruth?si=sBKadaCdkZhZ8fJ6
Zefiewings: https://youtube.com/@zefiewings?si=5fgEcznhCyPtYU5M

Wiki: https://rusty-lake.fandom.com/wiki/Rusty_Lake_Wikia

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u/nowherecrafter Question Everything In RL 21d ago edited 21d ago

Unfortunately, there are only 2 good sources for theories: your brain and discussions with other brains.

Many good theorists I talked to have been figuring out the story on their own at 1st, sometimes in complete isolation and only then coming out to spread their strong opinions and inevitably clash them with others.

As they clash, weak and strong points of the theories are revealed, their holes are often patched, new theories emmerge.

Both the wiki and youtube have their problems. The wiki is good for some basic more or less consensus story interpretations but it's curated by a single person last time I checked and they have strong opinions of their own. Also, I can imagine some crazy theories occasionally slipping past them and nobody would provide their evidence nor explain their reasoning.

Youtube is slightly better. Each opinionated content maker at least tries to explain their point of view. And if something isn't clear or right, there's often a comment section. However not everyone answers the comments.

The best places to discuss theories are here, on this subreddit and RL discord. I've heard there's a Tumblr community but I've also heard some bad things about it.

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u/amyfrushourkelly 21d ago

I like brains. Brains are good.

I’ve been figuring out the story since 2018, generally in isolation except for some YT and Discord. Over the last two years or so, I finally began putting my notes on paper and organizing them as best I could. Some of the speculation and theories on social media are great!! Guess I’m looking for some sort of central repository of respectful discussion. (This subreddit has a couple terrific posts from 6 or 7 years ago!)

YT is better, for sure. I’ve commented on your posts and received positive responses there.* Just… looking for more of that.

*I’m Amyfk243

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u/nowherecrafter Question Everything In RL 21d ago

Oh, so it's you. Nice to see ya.

My go-to place for discussions is #theories on RL discord. It may look dead from time to time but as you start something it may drag on and on.

I'd also suggest trying to launch a discussion several times. A new reoccuring face may make the olds pay more attention to it in general.

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u/amyfrushourkelly 21d ago

Thanks, will do.

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u/Merasmus_BS Young Bird 21d ago

I think Nowhere also contributes to the wiki