Worldstream - Revision history

Pvfa-r: Added relation with Breach. I don't 100% understand everything in the universe's structure, so I might have missed some things

2022-09-21T11:20:49Z

Added relation with Breach. I don't 100% understand everything in the universe's structure, so I might have missed some things

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	[[File:Worldstream.png\|thumb\|A Sagiga interpretation of the Worldstream]]		[[File:Worldstream.png\|thumb\|A Sagiga interpretation of the Worldstream]]

			== Description ==
	The '''Worldstream'''<ref name="world/breach">''"There are two sides to universe- Worldstream and Breach."'' -Elsenova, [[Cutscenes\|Cutscene]] 0011, AV1</ref><ref>[[Sagiga on the Worldstream (Note)]]</ref> is the existence of physical worlds, as explained by humans. It is one side of the universe, with the other side being the Breach<ref name="world/breach"></ref>, and encompasses worlds such as Earth, [[Sudra]], [[Kiengir]], and the [[The Emergence\|Emergence]]. Those native to the Worldstream cannot typically enter the Breach safely<ref>Before obtaining [[Mushhus]], Indra takes damage from Breach portals.</ref><ref>See: [[Proto-Xedur]]</ref>, but those from the Breach have been able to inhabit the Worldstream.<ref>"''The Udug come from beneath the waves of a great flood, their powers allowing them to enter our world through storms of fire that appear in the sky." -''[[Storm Bomb (Note)\|Storm Bomb]]</ref>		The '''Worldstream'''<ref name="world/breach">''"There are two sides to universe- Worldstream and Breach."'' -Elsenova, [[Cutscenes\|Cutscene]] 0011, AV1</ref><ref>[[Sagiga on the Worldstream (Note)]]</ref> is the existence of physical worlds, as explained by humans. It is one side of the universe, with the other side being the Breach<ref name="world/breach"></ref>, and encompasses worlds such as Earth, [[Sudra]], [[Kiengir]], and the [[The Emergence\|Emergence]]. Those native to the Worldstream cannot typically enter the Breach safely<ref>Before obtaining [[Mushhus]], Indra takes damage from Breach portals.</ref><ref>See: [[Proto-Xedur]]</ref>, but those from the Breach have been able to inhabit the Worldstream.<ref>"''The Udug come from beneath the waves of a great flood, their powers allowing them to enter our world through storms of fire that appear in the sky." -''[[Storm Bomb (Note)\|Storm Bomb]]</ref>

	Several descriptions and analogies have been made to describe it, ranging from computer algorithms described by [[Trace]], and a tree described by the [[Sagiga (People)\|Sagiga]]. The terms "upstream" and "downstream" are used to describe locations on the Worldstream, such as being closer to an origin or further from it.<ref>''"We are going upstream - to the Filter, or whatever lies beyond - for answers."'' -Trace, [[Faded Note (Note)\|Faded Note]]</ref><ref>''"You must enter an upstream port."'' -[[Cutscenes\|Cutscene]] 0025, AV2</ref><ref>''"[...] the filters themselves are also worlds in the tree, downstream of even more filters, recursively."'' -Trace, [[Letter from Trace (Note)\|Letter from Trace]]</ref> Both analogies explained describe the same universe, just in two different ways. Both revolve around an origin, which is the world [[A'ansur]].		Several descriptions and analogies have been made to describe it, ranging from computer algorithms described by [[Trace]], and a tree described by the [[Sagiga (People)\|Sagiga]]. The terms "upstream" and "downstream" are used to describe locations on the Worldstream, such as being closer to an origin or further from it.<ref>''"We are going upstream - to the Filter, or whatever lies beyond - for answers."'' -Trace, [[Faded Note (Note)\|Faded Note]]</ref><ref>''"You must enter an upstream port."'' -[[Cutscenes\|Cutscene]] 0025, AV2</ref><ref>''"[...] the filters themselves are also worlds in the tree, downstream of even more filters, recursively."'' -Trace, [[Letter from Trace (Note)\|Letter from Trace]]</ref> Both analogies explained describe the same universe, just in two different ways. Both revolve around an origin, which is the world [[A'ansur]].

	== Tree Analogy ==		=== Tree Analogy ===
	The Sagiga described the Worldstream as a tree, with individual worlds being the fruit on the outskirts of the tree<ref>''"They reference the multiple worlds as being the fruit of a tree."'' -Hammond, [[Sagiga on the Worldstream (Note)\|Sagiga on the Worldstream]]</ref>, with a single connecting trunk holding everything together. As such, a world higher up the stream (such as higher up on a tree's branch) being destroyed would cause those downstream to be destroyed and be essentially wiped from existence. If the trunk of the tree were to be destroyed, the tree would die and all the worlds, or fruits, would cease to exist.		The Sagiga described the Worldstream as a tree, with individual worlds being the fruit on the outskirts of the tree<ref>''"They reference the multiple worlds as being the fruit of a tree."'' -Hammond, [[Sagiga on the Worldstream (Note)\|Sagiga on the Worldstream]]</ref>, with a single connecting trunk holding everything together. As such, a world higher up the stream (such as higher up on a tree's branch) being destroyed would cause those downstream to be destroyed and be essentially wiped from existence. If the trunk of the tree were to be destroyed, the tree would die and all the worlds, or fruits, would cease to exist.

	== Computer Algorithm Analogy ==		=== Computer Algorithm Analogy ===
	Trace Eschenbrenner, with the help of [[Doctor Hammond\|Elizabeth Hammond]], described in his paper ''The Axiom'' the existence of other worlds akin to algorithms being run by a computer. The full paper isn't seen in-game, except for a small fragment.		Trace Eschenbrenner, with the help of [[Doctor Hammond\|Elizabeth Hammond]], described in his paper ''The Axiom'' the existence of other worlds akin to algorithms being run by a computer. The full paper isn't seen in-game, except for a small fragment.

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	Between each level is a filter, a sort of midpoint between worlds when going downstream. To go up or down the stream, you must pass through a filter when changing levels. Only one of these [[The Filter\|filters]] is seen, and its connecting worlds aren't seen, although there are several pathways that are blocked off and are inaccessible.		Between each level is a filter, a sort of midpoint between worlds when going downstream. To go up or down the stream, you must pass through a filter when changing levels. Only one of these [[The Filter\|filters]] is seen, and its connecting worlds aren't seen, although there are several pathways that are blocked off and are inaccessible.

			== Relation with Breach ==
			The Worldstream and the Breach are two very different things, with the Breach like an other side to the coin, or like a storm that surrounds the empty space in the universe. It doesn't inherently surround worlds, as shown by the Sudrans attracting it to surround their planet, but can be moreso explained like being on the other side of a lattice that makes up the universe.

			In some spots, this universal lattice seems to fail, break, or grow large enough to allow that in the Breach to enter the Worldstream, which has proven detrimental to those inhabiting the Worldstream.<ref>[[Storm Bomb (Note)]]</ref> The creatures in the Breach- named [[Udug]] by the Sagiga- seem to take no harm from the change in worlds, and may not realize the harm it does to the other side.

	== References ==		== References ==
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Pvfa-r: Added structure, going to add relationship with Breach later

2022-09-21T00:20:44Z

Added structure, going to add relationship with Breach later

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			[[File:Worldstream.png\|thumb\|A Sagiga interpretation of the Worldstream]]
	The '''Worldstream'''<ref name="world/breach">''"There are two sides to universe- Worldstream and Breach."'' -Elsenova, [[Cutscenes\|Cutscene]] 0011, AV1</ref><ref>[[Sagiga on the Worldstream (Note)]]</ref> is the existence of physical worlds, as explained by humans. It is one side of the universe, with the other side being the Breach<ref name="world/breach"></ref>, and encompasses worlds such as Earth, [[Sudra]], [[Kiengir]], and the [[The Emergence\|Emergence]]. Those native to the Worldstream cannot typically enter the Breach safely<ref>Before obtaining [[Mushhus]], Indra takes damage from Breach portals.</ref><ref>See: [[Proto-Xedur]]</ref>, but those from the Breach have been able to inhabit the Worldstream.<ref>"''The Udug come from beneath the waves of a great flood, their powers allowing them to enter our world through storms of fire that appear in the sky." -''[[Storm Bomb (Note)\|Storm Bomb]]</ref>		The '''Worldstream'''<ref name="world/breach">''"There are two sides to universe- Worldstream and Breach."'' -Elsenova, [[Cutscenes\|Cutscene]] 0011, AV1</ref><ref>[[Sagiga on the Worldstream (Note)]]</ref> is the existence of physical worlds, as explained by humans. It is one side of the universe, with the other side being the Breach<ref name="world/breach"></ref>, and encompasses worlds such as Earth, [[Sudra]], [[Kiengir]], and the [[The Emergence\|Emergence]]. Those native to the Worldstream cannot typically enter the Breach safely<ref>Before obtaining [[Mushhus]], Indra takes damage from Breach portals.</ref><ref>See: [[Proto-Xedur]]</ref>, but those from the Breach have been able to inhabit the Worldstream.<ref>"''The Udug come from beneath the waves of a great flood, their powers allowing them to enter our world through storms of fire that appear in the sky." -''[[Storm Bomb (Note)\|Storm Bomb]]</ref>

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	Line A describes the possible infinity of worlds, that any world could exist, whether or not it does currently, or is rather not currently expressed by the computer. Line B describes that a being's cognition is programmed by the algorithm it exists in. As such, the laws of physics in one world may not work the same in another, and a being's perception of a world may differ from those of another world. Line C describes that a being's algorithm is perceived as reality by the aforementioned being.		Line A describes the possible infinity of worlds, that any world could exist, whether or not it does currently, or is rather not currently expressed by the computer. Line B describes that a being's cognition is programmed by the algorithm it exists in. As such, the laws of physics in one world may not work the same in another, and a being's perception of a world may differ from those of another world. Line C describes that a being's algorithm is perceived as reality by the aforementioned being.

			== Structure ==
			Regardless of analogy, the Worldstream is said to have a certain structure. There is an origin world, at which point everything diverges from. This world is called [[A'ansur]], or the A'ansur. It's described as having advanced technology beyond anything the other worlds bear, such as machines that can heal any wound<ref>[[Faded Note (Note)]]</ref>, and means to prevent any war, famine, or death.<ref>''"A civilization so advanced that our world is paleolithic by comparison-- that is what lies beyond the breach. Death, disease, war, famine- these could all become things of the past."'' -[[Athetos]], [[Cutscenes\|Cutscene]] 0037, AV1</ref> From A'ansur, worlds begin to branch out in a downward fashion, addressed as being downstream.

			Between each level is a filter, a sort of midpoint between worlds when going downstream. To go up or down the stream, you must pass through a filter when changing levels. Only one of these [[The Filter\|filters]] is seen, and its connecting worlds aren't seen, although there are several pathways that are blocked off and are inaccessible.

	== References ==		== References ==
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Pvfa-r: Added analogies

2022-09-20T17:26:02Z

Added analogies

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	The '''Worldstream''' ~~is the existence of physical worlds, as explained by humans. It is one half of the universe, with the other half being the Breach~~<ref>''"There are two sides to universe- Worldstream and Breach."'' -Elsenova, [[Cutscenes\|Cutscene]] 0011, AV1</ref>, and encompasses worlds such as Earth, [[Sudra]], [[Kiengir]], and the [[The Emergence\|Emergence]]. Several descriptions and analogies have been made to describe it, ranging from computer ~~programs~~ described by [[Trace]], and a tree described by the [[Sagiga (People)\|Sagiga]].		The '''Worldstream'''<ref name="world/breach">''"There are two sides to universe- Worldstream and Breach."'' -Elsenova, [[Cutscenes\|Cutscene]] 0011, AV1</ref><ref>[[Sagiga on the Worldstream (Note)]]</ref> is the existence of physical worlds, as explained by humans. It is one side of the universe, with the other side being the Breach<ref name="world/breach"></ref>, and encompasses worlds such as Earth, [[Sudra]], [[Kiengir]], and the [[The Emergence\|Emergence]]. Those native to the Worldstream cannot typically enter the Breach safely<ref>Before obtaining [[Mushhus]], Indra takes damage from Breach portals.</ref><ref>See: [[Proto-Xedur]]</ref>, but those from the Breach have been able to inhabit the Worldstream.<ref>"''The Udug come from beneath the waves of a great flood, their powers allowing them to enter our world through storms of fire that appear in the sky." -''[[Storm Bomb (Note)\|Storm Bomb]]</ref>

			Several descriptions and analogies have been made to describe it, ranging from computer algorithms described by [[Trace]], and a tree described by the [[Sagiga (People)\|Sagiga]]. The terms "upstream" and "downstream" are used to describe locations on the Worldstream, such as being closer to an origin or further from it.<ref>''"We are going upstream - to the Filter, or whatever lies beyond - for answers."'' -Trace, [[Faded Note (Note)\|Faded Note]]</ref><ref>''"You must enter an upstream port."'' -[[Cutscenes\|Cutscene]] 0025, AV2</ref><ref>''"[...] the filters themselves are also worlds in the tree, downstream of even more filters, recursively."'' -Trace, [[Letter from Trace (Note)\|Letter from Trace]]</ref> Both analogies explained describe the same universe, just in two different ways. Both revolve around an origin, which is the world [[A'ansur]].

			== Tree Analogy ==
			The Sagiga described the Worldstream as a tree, with individual worlds being the fruit on the outskirts of the tree<ref>''"They reference the multiple worlds as being the fruit of a tree."'' -Hammond, [[Sagiga on the Worldstream (Note)\|Sagiga on the Worldstream]]</ref>, with a single connecting trunk holding everything together. As such, a world higher up the stream (such as higher up on a tree's branch) being destroyed would cause those downstream to be destroyed and be essentially wiped from existence. If the trunk of the tree were to be destroyed, the tree would die and all the worlds, or fruits, would cease to exist.

			== Computer Algorithm Analogy ==
			Trace Eschenbrenner, with the help of [[Doctor Hammond\|Elizabeth Hammond]], described in his paper ''The Axiom'' the existence of other worlds akin to algorithms being run by a computer. The full paper isn't seen in-game, except for a small fragment.

			''"(a) All algorithms are universal and valid, regardless of whether they are executed.''

			''(b) Cognition is a sub algorithm whose behavior is to perceive properties of the parent algorithm describing it.''

			''(c) Any algorithm giving rise to cognitive entities will be perceived as reality by the entities described."'' <sub>-[[Axiom 1 (Note)\|Axiom 1]]</sub>

			Line A describes the possible infinity of worlds, that any world could exist, whether or not it does currently, or is rather not currently expressed by the computer. Line B describes that a being's cognition is programmed by the algorithm it exists in. As such, the laws of physics in one world may not work the same in another, and a being's perception of a world may differ from those of another world. Line C describes that a being's algorithm is perceived as reality by the aforementioned being.

			== References ==
			<references />

Pvfa-r: Added framework, will add further descriptions

2022-09-20T16:54:14Z

Added framework, will add further descriptions

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The '''Worldstream''' is the existence of physical worlds, as explained by humans. It is one half of the universe, with the other half being the Breach<ref>''"There are two sides to universe- Worldstream and Breach."'' -Elsenova, [[Cutscenes|Cutscene]] 0011, AV1</ref>, and encompasses worlds such as Earth, [[Sudra]], [[Kiengir]], and the [[The Emergence|Emergence]]. Several descriptions and analogies have been made to describe it, ranging from computer programs described by [[Trace]], and a tree described by the [[Sagiga (People)|Sagiga]].