I might be late to the party, but while replaying/looking at Alan's Dream in AW2, I just noticed how specific the arrangement of the photos on the studio wall is.



What if this isn't just a random "Hall of Fame" for Mr. Door's show, but a symbolic map of power dynamics and cosmic roles in the Remedy Connected Universe? Here is my purely speculative theory:



The Gods & The Immune (Left & Right Flanks): We have Ahti, Odin, and Tor. They are literally gods/supernatural entities who can see through the Dark Place's retcons and navigate between realms freely. Placing them on the flanks feels like they are the "Guardians" or "Overseers" of the rules.



The Supernaturals & The Medium (Top & Center): Alan Wake (The Writer who reshapes reality) and Mr. Door (The Master of Many Worlds) dominate the vertical center.



The Biggest Mystery: Alex Casey (Bottom Center): What is the exact meaning of placing Casey here? Since Casey is physically modeled after Sam Lake, is this a brilliant meta-nod to him being the ultimate "Creator" / God of this universe? Without Sam Lake (the real-world writer), none of these gods, doors, or writers would even exist. cuz Sam does appear in the DLC as the name Sam Lake himself.



Is Sam Lake physically placing himself on the wall as the "foundation" of the RCU? What do you guys think about this arrangement? Total reach, or deliberate Remedy brilliance?

Just noticed the guest photo arrangement in the Dark Place studio. Is this a secret hierarchy of power/gods in the Remedy Universe? (Theory)