A theory on Wilson

[Squidyfoo]

Ok so although this theory doesn't have much supporting evidence... I still think it's worth sharing. I don't know how it would work timeline wise but whatever. So what if Wilson's house used to be Wagstaff's? Some reasons behind this:

1. Wagstaff, being the mysterious inventor he is, would want to live away from society so he wouldn't reveal his secrets.

2. Perhaps Wilson found the phonograph in storage or in the basement when he first moved in or something and just thought he might as well keep it. 

If you have any more ideas on this or think that it's just plain stupid feel free to speak your mind...

[Cassielu]

That's what I was thinking. From a storytelling point of view, if they want to show what Wilson was like before he entered the house, then it must somehow be connected to other parts of DSLore, most likely wagstaff.
Or we'll get Wilson leaving college/arguing with his family and then choosing to stay away from the world. That would be great for Wilson's character.

[Squidyfoo]

I would love to see Wilson's family and his college. That would be very cool!

[Dragonboooorn]

Wilson left his college because of destruction bill he had to pay for.

 

My theory? Wilson lived alone because hes a profesional tax evader.

[cropo]

I always thought they were related due to their hair style having similarities, I know that's really weak evidence but we can frame a story about Wagstaff being highly disappointed in his idiot son who couldn't match his brains, and a desperate Wilson trying to follow in his fathers footsteps and ultimately failing.

[Paxtonnnn]

I don't think every character has to be connected in some way, but I like this theory in particular - it's simple and would work well

[Squidyfoo]

Yeah I personally don't even like when people try to fit every character together but... I feel like this is a bit different. It wouldn't have to be a huge thing but it can still just be a little oh that's neat kinda thing.

[DrMcGillacactus]

I've always viewed Wagstaff as a foil to Wilson, since he's an actual scientist who knows what they're doing. Looking similar just enhanced that for me. I'd love to see some connections between the two.
Wilson's one of my favorite characters, and there's a ton of different avenues they could go down for the animation, so I'm excited to see where it goes.

My personal guess is that it'll involve someone finding Wilson's house after he's been taken into the Constant, given that his passive aggressive signs aren't there anymore, but that might not actually mean anything.

If we get more Wagstaff lore I'm dandy.

[gamehun20]

wouldn't it be cool if Wagstaff was a professor in the college Wilson was at

[Squidyfoo]

I never thought of that... Him being a professor or maybe like coming in for a lecture as a guest would be pretty cool!

[TheConfused]

Wilson's house depicted in the art looks rather withered, old even. So I mean... I could see it.

I really like this theory.

[gamehun20]

i don't think any of us were correct i guess you were the closest Squid

[Squidyfoo]

WHaaaaat? That was an insane trailer right there!

[Paxtonnnn]

[sudoku]

Definitely getting Wagstaff being Wilson from the future vibes. Like Wilson is Wagstaff before he lets mad science overtake him.

Not sure how i feel about it, but i can see it.

[WONTow]

8 hours ago, sudoku said:

Definitely getting Wagstaff being Wilson from the future vibes. Like Wilson is Wagstaff before he lets mad science overtake him.

Not sure how i feel about it, but i can see it.

God, I hope they don't go in this direction. It's such a cheap trope that almost never works.

[HowlVoid]

Personally I thought it was obvious when he put on his glasses. Which is why I commented that the body in the casket was Wx-78's old body. Literal skeletons in your closet eh old man?

[sudoku]

the only thing stopping me from believing it fully is the fact we know both of their full names. Doesnt make much sense to me why hed change his name

[Paxtonnnn]

17 hours ago, sudoku said:

Definitely getting Wagstaff being Wilson from the future vibes. Like Wilson is Wagstaff before he lets mad science overtake him.

I’ve heard this theory before, and god I’m hoping it’s not true. When Wilson put on goggles for a second in the animation, I genuinely got worried that was where they were going with it lmao. Worth keeping in mind though: they have different noses

[-Nick-]

Wilson being Wagstaff theory also doesn't hold up with WX. It was shown that WX worked with a young Wagstaff with black hair. Even back then Wagstaff had glasses.

The last memory of Wagstaff WX had was when he was young. WX clearly remembers Wagstaff on sight even after old age got to the scientist 

[Squidyfoo]

Personally for me I don't really like the theory where Wagstaff is Wilson that much, but I could see it happening. I feel like the hair similarity was just the devs telling us he related to Wilson in the fact that Wagstaff is a scientist but a better one. Anyways I can definitely see this theory being true, but I don't really support it much...  

[Squidyfoo]

Another thing I wonder is if Wagstaff purposefully left those papers out for Wilson to see. Probably not but then again...

[Castaccio]

13 hours ago, Squidyfoo said:

I feel like the hair similarity was just the devs telling us he related to Wilson in the fact that Wagstaff is a scientist but a better one.

Given everything, I think this is the best outcome. We have a lot established about these characters—including full names for both!—and it would actively detract from the story to make them the same character. It would be funny if they were related, but only in concept.

7 hours ago, Squidyfoo said:

Another thing I wonder is if Wagstaff purposefully left those papers out for Wilson to see. Probably not but then again...

I have a feeling he might be bringing it to study its its magical properties, specifically its inter-world ones. That being said he didn't seem all too fussed when Wilson lagged behind to look at them.