The speaker begins by welcoming the audience to a discussion on game theory, a topic that has been overshadowed by apocalyptic narratives in recent gaming trends. The speaker then introduces the game Splatoon, which they argue is a more lighthearted and fun-loving game compared to others like Mass Effect and Fallout.
The speaker then delves into the game's lore, explaining that a catastrophe has occurred on Earth, and cephalopods now reign supreme. The main characters of the game, the Inklings, are creatures capable of morphing between a human or kid form and a tentacle-like squid form. The speaker then poses the question of whether the Inklings are more of a kid or a squid, arguing that it's a marketing ploy rather than a biological reality.
The speaker then proceeds to analyze the mechanics of the game, arguing that the Inklings' ability to walk upright on land, their lack of a skeletal system, and their ability to breathe air with human features all point towards them being more of a kid. However, the speaker also notes that squids have unique characteristics, such as their ability to squeeze into small places and their ability to flatten themselves to blend in with a floor or wall.
The speaker then introduces the concept of RNA editing, a genetic process that allows cephalopods to quickly adapt to changes in their environment. This process, the speaker argues, allows squids to evolve rapidly, making them well-suited to survive in a post-apocalyptic world.
In conclusion, the speaker argues that the Inklings are more squid than kid, but also that they are a species capable of rapid evolution and adaptation. This, the speaker suggests, is why they are the new rulers of the planet in the Splatoon universe.
1. The speaker is discussing the game "Splatoon" and its characters, the Inklings.
2. The Inklings are creatures capable of morphing between two different forms: a human or kid form, and a tentacle-like squid form.
3. The speaker is trying to answer the rhetorical question of whether the Inklings are more biologically similar to kids or squids.
4. The speaker suggests that the Inklings' ability to morph between forms is a result of their unique genetics, specifically their use of RNA editing.
5. The speaker explains that RNA editing allows cephalopods like squids to quickly adapt to extreme changes in their environments, which could be a key factor in their ability to morph between forms.
6. The speaker speculates that the Inklings' ability to morph between forms could be a result of their rapid evolution, which is facilitated by RNA editing.
7. The speaker suggests that the Inklings' ability to morph between forms could be a result of their rapid evolution, which is facilitated by RNA editing.
8. The speaker concludes that the Inklings are 100% squid, based on their ability to morph between forms and their use of RNA editing.
9. The speaker emphasizes that their theory about the Inklings is a game theory, and not a scientific one.