@@bipolarmadness5075shit I’d be annoyed too if I kept running Into the SAME mf across 8000 timelines that somehow, keeps finding me to ask the same shit.
You are and always will be the sum of your choices. Knowing the future can either change it horribly or lock you into it. It's too dangerous to know and better that you simply make the right choice when the time comes.
@@Tuturial464 This assumes that it would indeed prevent a more significant mistake. Remember, Geras can see all of the time, both the current Timeline and the past ones. The man is, for all intents and purposes, all-seeing, so if he refuses to not tell the future, best assume that it is a good idea.
His answer is actually a very wise one, most relationships fail when there’s obstacles that either person, or both, aren’t willing to work through so he’s basically saying if your relationship will survive the obstacles that will arise only then will it be secure, if you can’t or are unwilling then it’s not secure
Geras was the mvp of the story. Found out about Shang tsung running amok, pinpointed the culprit who taught Shang tsung magic and discovered there’s more than one timeline and was entrusted the power of the keeper of time according to Liu kangs ending. Geras is a G in this game.
Messing with time, obsessing over the past, and wanting to know the future, are all very dangerous things. Liu Kang and Geras are right to withhold information because such things are too dangerous. Destiny is decided and changed ultimately by your choices, as that is the sum of who you are. Let's hope that our characters can actually live happy lives for once.
right I mean look at raiden when he always tries to depend on time mk 9 and look where that got him. so I can understand why they cant give info easily lol
@@ladyriethegoldendelmo5441 Mhm. Raiden was so obsessed with what "He must win" meant that it resulted in him making terrible decisions that resulted in the deaths of way too many characters.
Respectfully, I disagree. This is Mortal Kombat. It thrives in conflict and strife. Happy endings are for fairy tales. We need betrayal, chaos, warfare, grabs for power and endless fighting. That is what this series is known for and what it needs to survive. A happy life should be temporary only, because to give one to a character permanently is tha same as killing them in this game
@@0axis771 I would rather have reboots of the timeline that allow me to beat the living snot out of other characters than have to endure the drivel of peacemaking and happy endings. That's just not what I play this series for. If you don't give me bloodshed and bad guys to fight, then why would I want to play a game called Mortal Kombat? If I wanted peace and happy times, I would play Animal Crossing or Stardew Valley. I play this so I can beat the tar out of characters with cool special moves. Whatever form the story needs to take to make that happen, I'm down with it. Just as long as it's not constant mewling about peace and happiness. That's like the one thing this franchise doesn't need. Or at least, not too much. Save that stuff for the character's non-canon tower endings. Canonically, I want characters to have reasons to hate each other and beat the fuck out of one another.
"Spoilers, Johnny Cage" Love that line, that little playful banter is the perfect example as to why Liu Kang was the best decision to make Earthrealm's protector in this new story, he's basically your friendly neighbor who just so happened to be bestowed the power of the Hourglass. He treats people no differently and wants peace and redemption for everybody, even the villains. He lets mortals choose their own way and/or gives them a role perfectly based for them. (For example, Geras guarding the hourglass and Shang Tsung's life of lowly crime). By doing that alone mostly every one of the characters choose good and live peaceful lives, even Baraka and Reptile are not evil, but rather are collateral damage from the villain's antics. Liu Kang only interferes when absolutely necessary and uses his heart just as much as his mind when he makes decisions.
Liu Kang and Geras: The future is yours to make Also Liu Kang and Geras: Shao Kahn grows up WEAK and WORKS FOR SINDEL until he's FIRED and IMPRISONED, and will NEVER sit on Outworld's throne I love how Liu Kang is taking steps to make sure MK11: Aftermath or Armageddon never happens again.
@@andrewbell6561Knowing the wrong thing at the wrong time could spoil all of Liu Kang's hard work. Remember that Liu Kang has designed the complete chart of history, from the beginning to it's end, and for everything to play out the way he wants to, he has to make sure the domino effect he created at the start of history isn't disturbed. Imagine what would happen if the Romans knew about the Trojan Horse from the beginning, or if Ukraine knew Russia will one day betray them, ect
@@KurouShiro6000 if that were true then the plot wouldn't work also he is omniscient he even says that he doesn't know of Kronika and Lui Kang never went into the future or past nor really said that he could.
@@andrewbell6561 no i meant that if geras told kuai about that he may just get even angrier and might lash out at bihan in a manner that neither geras or liu kang would expect since he seems a calm guy to them, that might cause a disruption in lius design if geras knows that kuai would act peacefully and would remain calm, hed tell, because kuai can handle the information mentally and would plan out other things rather than seeking revenge just like mk9 hanzo at the mktournament
I like how just about everyone gets a vague answer except for Reptile who wasn’t even asking for himself but his girlfriend (a move I think Liu Kang respected), and Ashrah who straight up is told “I fully intend for you to be redeemed”. I feel like this means they’ll be incredibly important in the next sequel
Besides Liu Kang, Geras is one character who I mostly focus on in the interaction with others. Having knowledge of past versions of the cast (with some even questioning him on what they were once like), it gives off lore vibes to focus on.
this timeline genuinely is better in every way than the last. and far less messy too it’s so exciting to hear about Sonya and Jade being teased as Johnny and Kitana’s spoilers, and the setup with Onaga makes it obvious they have a clear plan for the future
Geras knows everything from every previous timeline, so it is not just that Liu Kang changed him to obey him, he willingly accepts that Liu is a better titan than Kronika, and helping him is the right choice.
Sindel: "Were there other Keepers of Time before Kronika?" Geras: "There was one." I think the developers just confirmed the existence of Shinnok and Cetrion's dad which begs the question: Where the fuk he at?
I like how out of most of the Questions Asked, they couldn't give genuine answer. Yet Raiden asked a simple one. "Was this timeline better than the last" Which Geras confirmed it is.
I suppose that’s a good thing they recognized that; I really wasn’t into Sindel’s betrayal & it just made Aftermath’s story even more pointless. After all, why would Sindel try to have a change of heart when she was already revived? Furthermore, why would Sindel try to have a change of heart when she was already EVIL from the moment Quan Chi resurrected her in MK9? Even moreso after she got back with Shao Kahn, mind you! And to pile on the confusion, she says she killed Jerrod when it was actually Shao Kahn who did it, so they fucked up their already-established story.
@@AlastorAltruistGamingi was indifferent to it because i don't care about sindel but her being evil makes her being able to overpower the entire roster 3 times now (with 2 of those times involving the guy who beat shao khan and one of those times said guy achieved godhood.) but not being able to do anything at all besides suicide against shao kahn actually make sense.
At least they actually had the decency to admit it instead of trying to taboo it like lots of other video game companies when they make stupid retcons and plot holes.
I like how both the other characters sound increasingly annoyed that he won't give them better answers, and Geras sounds increasingly annoyed that they keep asking. Being Keeper of Time is truly the most thankless customer service job.
Mileena asking if her relationship will work out, reptile asking will his girlfriend will achieve her goal, and smoke asking if his adoptive brothers will be alright is exactly the wholesome i needed from this game
@calebstephan2083 - True. But he still conspired against the realms. Hopefully, New Era Shang becomes an anti-hero or a neutral party that allies when interests align.
Yeah, Shang Tsing tries to choose his own destiny and they shut him down. Although, perhaps that's because he was trying to overthrow Liu Kang at the time.
And knowing said events that may foretell our future would ruin it completely If I were to ask my future, it would rather be, how should I do it? Not asking about what the future holds for me but ask what I can do to achieve it
At 3:19 Sindel asked Geras if there were Keepers of Time before Kronika, and I found his answer to be very interesting. Geras stated there was one before her, meaning two things 1. Kronika is an artifical titan. In my opinion, artificial titans are those who obtain the power of a titan from a original titan. It's possible that the power of an original titan will decrease every time its transferred, which imo, sounds really cool. 2. Kronika had a partner who she erased. It's been stated by Liu Kang when he beat Kronika before the whole aftermath story that he couldn't shape the sands alone. In past timelines, Kronika use Cetrion and Evil Geras to help her shape time, and Liu Kang would have used Raiden's or Kitana's help in the main story, before aftermath came and Fujin, Shang Tsung, and Nightwolf appeared to stop them bc they didn't have crown of souls. And even after aftermath, when Liu Kang defeats Shang Tsung and restarts history, he uses Good Geras' help. So, its possible Kronika had a partner who she betrayed, took his power, then erased by restarting history after she learned how to wield the sands properly, resulting in her trying to get her "golden balance of good and evil."
I can honestly see both of those being truths, the way I see it is, that there was the First Titan that we don't know a whole lot of other then what Geras tells, Having made Kronika, they worked on the hourglass and the Titan teaching Kronika how to wield the power, the more she would learn how it works, the more her obsession of her "Golden Balance of Good and Evil: Starts to arise, maybe the Titan tried to warn her about having a strict rule or the effects of restarting it over and over but her obsession was too much and used the hourglass, because if what i'm thinking is true Kronika had made Geras originally to help her and the First Titan out with the hourglass but after she erased the Titan she had Geras take his place before she had Centrion and Shinnok, and while she would restart time over and over again, Geras would just watch until the event's of MK11 and MK Aftermath when either Liu Kang took control.
@@kamiiwave I can see that he was the one Originally shaping the sands of time before kronika and when she was created first watched, then helped shape the sands, then eventually took the One's place for herself and started for her Golden Balance
Out of all timelines I want to see reptile be happy already. He and his people, he deserved better than being a slave. And I want to see the timeline of katana and Liu turn into happiness. That kind of love story is one for the ages.
"How was my disease cured in previous timelines?" "It wasn't. It didn't exist" This is why is want pre-fight dialogues to have more lines like they had in MK11
It's funny how Kung Lao is exactly the same as he always was, in both personality and status. Kronika set him up as "Good, but not that good" and as a Titan, Liu Kang took a long look at his former best friend and said "I mean, he's good, but not that good." 2nd fiddle every time
I am now very curious what will happen with Jade and Kitana in this timeline. Tanya was warned to make sure she protect Mileena and Kitana. Kitana meeting Jade seems to an important event mentioned by both Geras and Lui Kang.
People talk about how much of an improvement Baraka, Reptile and Mileena are in this timeline, but few talk about how much better my boy Geras is, he's infinitely more interesting than MK11 Geras.
I find kinda cute how most character ask questions about their own past/future, then there is Syleth/Reptile who asks if his new love would find peace he is such a wholesome fella.
3:34 so this means that Liu Kang is really planning on uniting Sonya with Johnny later, his divorce clearly was planned by the Fire God to make the actor meet his soulmate
Knowing how awful the prior timelines were with their previous lives. It's honestly a blessing that they don't know what possible fates befall them in the future. Raiden, Sindel, etc. becoming Evil, Countless painful deaths, torn relationships, entire worlds destroyed. This timeline is infinitely more wholesome and good compared to the absolute hell in Liu Kang's previous timeline
I love how Mileena is asking about her future with Tanya and not anything regarding her own rule. Really shows this version of her cares more about the people she loves than anything else.
I'm intrigued the who held the hourglass before Kronica did perhaps another titan or Onaga in this new timeline. Seems like its setting up a new more powerful villian in the future
It was probably Onaga as it seems even Liu Kang lacked the power to exclude him from the new timeline, as did Kronika. That would explain why Kronika likely sent Raiden's message in MK9 back along with visions of his future through his amulet in order to prevent Armageddon without needing to reset the timeline completely. That choice may be why Kronika didn't just reset again after Shinnok died so easily in MKX. Or it could be a nod to Ed Boon.
@@NotAGoodUsername360 I like that it could be an even bigger threat after Onaga. Maybe like how Raiden went from a god to an elder god. This old keeper of time went from a Titan to something higher
You are correct a hundred percent here is my take on what's going down on this version of the Tarkatens. Your comment sparked this so forgive for the long read in advance. I think whatever made them WAs sent them to this New era and so it just might be an unstable or maybe early version of the mutation or "the virus" or perhaps even evolution But the nature of Demonic things and or magic is sometimes Presented outside the rules of time and space so whatever it maybe might be Might be Elder god or whatever outworld has within the realm. For all we know the prisoner might be behind it partly? since he is a demon himself. I speak of Corse of Onaga. At least In my opinion who is to blame? But There is one other factor, as they said within the story. "YOU MUST Destroy to create". So What if that event Is much later in this timeline for Baraka's People? There are so many possibilities it is insane. In other words, whatever originally made them what they are Is finally rearing its head now as if they were meant to be this way it might be like a hard point in time that can't be changed or Destroyed. Like the Flash's logic only Prolonged the inevitable. To top it all off, this event only started to happen when there was Kombat with evil afoot But that could also be wrong because there is no established timeline when it began. This is based on past lore and Opinion. formed from looking outside the looking glass of how magic and time works to my understanding in fictional worlds, but we well see how it all unfolds and this is just Theory (a game theory) ahm... anywho XD . This all stims from the one to two backstory One of mutation hybrids But what might break this theory is Kitana-Twin sister whom is natural born and not a clone this time around. Becuse of just that one night she wanted to be away from it all..
Geras: You’re future is at raiden’s side Kung Lao: Not stuck in his shadow I hope Poor Kung Lao, always second best. First Liu Kang and now Human Raiden 😂😂
At least, he wouldn't be compared to his ancestor and Liu Kang 24/7 because Liu Kang help his ancestor to become even greater. Hopefully, he still needs to keep his ego in check.
I kind of jokingly called that Geras would become a good guy, because his name in Lithuanian means Good. I was like "Yeah, in my language his name means good, can't wait for the part in story mode where he betrays Kronika and becomes a good guy."
there was Keeper of Time BEFORE Kronika is he erased? or is he someone we know? maybe it was Geras himself, who was defeated by Kronika and she made him her servant?
0:22 Geras clearly knew what would happen if he showed Scorpion the vision of how his father died, he would not let the true "Scorpion" to come out from Kuai Liang and be subjected into an unstoppable rage to eliminate whoever killed his father
Gears and Liu made the right calls to keep certain knowledge from prior timelines under wraps. They dont want anyone to inadvertently repeat the mistakes of their past timeline variations
I like how Geras sounds like he’s getting progressively more tired each time he’s asked this. I think people ask him this kinda thing alot.😂
"I cannot answer, but I can tell you this is the 9813 timeline I have kept count of you asking me this."
@@bipolarmadness5075shit I’d be annoyed too if I kept running Into the SAME mf across 8000 timelines that somehow, keeps finding me to ask the same shit.
@@johnoz2284how is my future going to be ?
None existant if you ask me that again. Sigh, 9814
And then he says to Johnny you are screwed in the future
Geras is right not to tell anyone their futures, because it can change at anytime, depending on one’s actions and motives.
You are and always will be the sum of your choices. Knowing the future can either change it horribly or lock you into it. It's too dangerous to know and better that you simply make the right choice when the time comes.
Though if it prevents bigger mistakes, it might be worst the risks
@@Tuturial464 This assumes that it would indeed prevent a more significant mistake. Remember, Geras can see all of the time, both the current Timeline and the past ones. The man is, for all intents and purposes, all-seeing, so if he refuses to not tell the future, best assume that it is a good idea.
@Tuturial464 it's not always a guarantee that the event prevent is better or worse then the event that spawns from it being prevented
yea as lord whis-sama always says times changes very quickly which is why time travel is banned lol.
I love that Geras's answer to Mileena about her future with Tanya is basically, "Just work through your issues."
Geras out here giving the realest advice
He sounds a lil annoyed cause it doesn’t matter anyway
His answer is actually a very wise one, most relationships fail when there’s obstacles that either person, or both, aren’t willing to work through so he’s basically saying if your relationship will survive the obstacles that will arise only then will it be secure, if you can’t or are unwilling then it’s not secure
couple counselor geras ftw
Geras’s responses sum up to “maybe, I can’t tell you.” And I actually love that.
"if i tell you what happens, it wont happen"
maybe a bit cliche but i like that approach to time keeping
Oh, he can. He just doesn't want to.
“Will my clan beat the other clan?”
“It will if it wins. 🗿”
@@TokyoDrift456 thing is that's how it has to go. revealing the future could twist the timeline into something different.
@@CelticVictory actually he can't. rules of time travel and such.
Geras was the mvp of the story. Found out about Shang tsung running amok, pinpointed the culprit who taught Shang tsung magic and discovered there’s more than one timeline and was entrusted the power of the keeper of time according to Liu kangs ending. Geras is a G in this game.
well, to be honest, its his job.
Best part is even Liu Kang recognizes it. He said he would make Geras his successor.
Best HOMIEE
If only I had bro this chill
Under Kronika, he was a lap dog. Under Liu Kang, he was man's best friend.
Very glad that Liu Kang made Geras stay. He is definetly one that got the better treatment post 11. And is easy to understand why
@MEMEGUY414 I mean... his competition was Shao Kahn's tax man. It's not hard to have a cooler concept.
@MEMEGUY414 I'd say Cetrion or Skarlet (ik she was in 9 but 11 was her official game appearance) can give Gera's a run
@@datboy174 Geras had way bigger potential and looked so much better than Cetrion.
@@datboy174 skarlet in the background of mk9 cutscenes:
He is one of my favorites here. Mk11 Gera annoyed me.
I love how some of Geras’ answers to these are so vague that they’re pretty much non-answers. My favorite is “it will last until it is over.”
Pretty much the nicest way to say "stop asking stupid question about your future ".
@@archeogeek315 I wouldn't call wanting to know how long your dynasty will last a stupid question.
“It’s not over till it’s over”
To be fair, he's right. It *will* last only for as long as those in power are competent to rule.
That was my absolute favorite answer!!!!
Messing with time, obsessing over the past, and wanting to know the future, are all very dangerous things. Liu Kang and Geras are right to withhold information because such things are too dangerous. Destiny is decided and changed ultimately by your choices, as that is the sum of who you are.
Let's hope that our characters can actually live happy lives for once.
right I mean look at raiden when he always tries to depend on time mk 9 and look where that got him. so I can understand why they cant give info easily lol
@@ladyriethegoldendelmo5441 Mhm. Raiden was so obsessed with what "He must win" meant that it resulted in him making terrible decisions that resulted in the deaths of way too many characters.
Respectfully, I disagree. This is Mortal Kombat. It thrives in conflict and strife. Happy endings are for fairy tales. We need betrayal, chaos, warfare, grabs for power and endless fighting. That is what this series is known for and what it needs to survive. A happy life should be temporary only, because to give one to a character permanently is tha same as killing them in this game
@@Xylarxcode Problem with that is that mindset is WHY MK had to be rebooted several times.
@@0axis771 I would rather have reboots of the timeline that allow me to beat the living snot out of other characters than have to endure the drivel of peacemaking and happy endings. That's just not what I play this series for. If you don't give me bloodshed and bad guys to fight, then why would I want to play a game called Mortal Kombat? If I wanted peace and happy times, I would play Animal Crossing or Stardew Valley. I play this so I can beat the tar out of characters with cool special moves.
Whatever form the story needs to take to make that happen, I'm down with it. Just as long as it's not constant mewling about peace and happiness. That's like the one thing this franchise doesn't need. Or at least, not too much. Save that stuff for the character's non-canon tower endings. Canonically, I want characters to have reasons to hate each other and beat the fuck out of one another.
"Spoilers, Johnny Cage"
Love that line, that little playful banter is the perfect example as to why Liu Kang was the best decision to make Earthrealm's protector in this new story, he's basically your friendly neighbor who just so happened to be bestowed the power of the Hourglass. He treats people no differently and wants peace and redemption for everybody, even the villains. He lets mortals choose their own way and/or gives them a role perfectly based for them. (For example, Geras guarding the hourglass and Shang Tsung's life of lowly crime). By doing that alone mostly every one of the characters choose good and live peaceful lives, even Baraka and Reptile are not evil, but rather are collateral damage from the villain's antics. Liu Kang only interferes when absolutely necessary and uses his heart just as much as his mind when he makes decisions.
“Was there other time keepers other than kronika?”
“There *was* one”
Hope they will discuss this in the next game
Kronika also *was*, if you think about it
@@AxelFeitz there’s no need think about it lol. Liu kang has gotten that title.
Raiden then kicks the door and says, "There can be only one!!!"
I wonder if that was Raiden protector of Earthrealm. But.. he doesn't seem to be the one.
Possibly the "One being" when it was a sentient being instead of the matter the realms & it's inhabitants are built out of
I love how Reiko immediately contradicts Geras in their back to back dialogues 😂
I don't think it's contradictory just Geras saying that they would stop Shao.
Yeah, if it's not written, then Shao could achieve it.
@@CelticVictoryHe could, but that doesn't mean he will.
It's not. In the previous one, he said story wasn't written. In that one, he said shao wouldn't, as in they weren't gonna let him
I mean, Geras is right. This timeline is, so far, better then the previous one.
Do you think it's better than Midway's MK 1 through 4 timeline?
@@realamericannegro977 I’m unable to debate that because I haven’t looked into Midway’s MK 1-4.
@@TheOneWhoReportsForDuty Oh Okay. But yeah this is 10000x better than anything NRS has done with MK so far.
Liu Kang and Geras: The future is yours to make
Also Liu Kang and Geras: Shao Kahn grows up WEAK and WORKS FOR SINDEL until he's FIRED and IMPRISONED, and will NEVER sit on Outworld's throne
I love how Liu Kang is taking steps to make sure MK11: Aftermath or Armageddon never happens again.
@@ThissentenceisfalselosersTo be fair, becoming General Shao after all that is a pretty good alternative to being Kahn, or in this case Emperor.
i like how geras only answers the question if the question is correctly aligned with their motives.
How does Tanya's question or Geras withholding the info from Scorpion about his father's death something that aligns with Lord lui Kangs goals?
@@andrewbell6561Knowing the wrong thing at the wrong time could spoil all of Liu Kang's hard work.
Remember that Liu Kang has designed the complete chart of history, from the beginning to it's end, and for everything to play out the way he wants to, he has to make sure the domino effect he created at the start of history isn't disturbed.
Imagine what would happen if the Romans knew about the Trojan Horse from the beginning, or if Ukraine knew Russia will one day betray them, ect
@@KurouShiro6000 if that were true then the plot wouldn't work also he is omniscient he even says that he doesn't know of Kronika and Lui Kang never went into the future or past nor really said that he could.
@@KurouShiro6000Russia betrayed Ukraine?
It was Ukrainian nazis who were killing Russian speaking people
@@andrewbell6561 no i meant that if geras told kuai about that he may just get even angrier and might lash out at bihan in a manner that neither geras or liu kang would expect since he seems a calm guy to them, that might cause a disruption in lius design
if geras knows that kuai would act peacefully and would remain calm, hed tell, because kuai can handle the information mentally and would plan out other things rather than seeking revenge just like mk9 hanzo at the mktournament
Geras is like a politician. A master of time & a master at dodging answering questions.
So, he's the master of double speak?
Hey! Geras doesn’t sound like a liar
I like how just about everyone gets a vague answer except for Reptile who wasn’t even asking for himself but his girlfriend (a move I think Liu Kang respected), and Ashrah who straight up is told “I fully intend for you to be redeemed”. I feel like this means they’ll be incredibly important in the next sequel
I hope so. As much as I like her, Ashra did feel a tiny bit tacked on, the way she appears randomly and conveniently for the story to progress :D
The fact that both Ashrah and Reptile were nowhere to be found in the story mode's last act is probably my lone issue with how it unfolded.
Besides Liu Kang, Geras is one character who I mostly focus on in the interaction with others. Having knowledge of past versions of the cast (with some even questioning him on what they were once like), it gives off lore vibes to focus on.
I love how, even though they “redid the timeline” they still kept the better parts or what could have been the best parts of everyone’s relationship
this timeline genuinely is better in every way than the last. and far less messy too
it’s so exciting to hear about Sonya and Jade being teased as Johnny and Kitana’s spoilers, and the setup with Onaga makes it obvious they have a clear plan for the future
Geras knows everything from every previous timeline, so it is not just that Liu Kang changed him to obey him, he willingly accepts that Liu is a better titan than Kronika, and helping him is the right choice.
Sindel: "Were there other Keepers of Time before Kronika?"
Geras: "There was one."
I think the developers just confirmed the existence of Shinnok and Cetrion's dad which begs the question: Where the fuk he at?
That or the one being you know that Godly being who essences made the realms
Or it’s a roundabout way of saying no, it was just Kronika.
“There was one.” Literally.
Ya we never really got anything about the one being
He gettin milk
He's off to visit his other children (earth realm, what why do you think why everyone's attacking earth)
"It will last until it is over"
nuff said
Give Geras a scythe and you could easily convince me this guy is Zasalamel from Soul Calibur
so true
It’s crazy how the characters know they’re in a new timeline. Shows how humble the new god is.
I like how out of most of the Questions Asked, they couldn't give genuine answer. Yet Raiden asked a simple one. "Was this timeline better than the last" Which Geras confirmed it is.
Even the writers admit evil Sindel sucked 😂
I suppose that’s a good thing they recognized that; I really wasn’t into Sindel’s betrayal & it just made Aftermath’s story even more pointless. After all, why would Sindel try to have a change of heart when she was already revived? Furthermore, why would Sindel try to have a change of heart when she was already EVIL from the moment Quan Chi resurrected her in MK9? Even moreso after she got back with Shao Kahn, mind you! And to pile on the confusion, she says she killed Jerrod when it was actually Shao Kahn who did it, so they fucked up their already-established story.
Another reset basically
@@AlastorAltruistGamingi was indifferent to it because i don't care about sindel but her being evil makes her being able to overpower the entire roster 3 times now (with 2 of those times involving the guy who beat shao khan and one of those times said guy achieved godhood.) but not being able to do anything at all besides suicide against shao kahn actually make sense.
It does seem like MK9, MKX, and MK11 are different timelines.
At least they actually had the decency to admit it instead of trying to taboo it like lots of other video game companies when they make stupid retcons and plot holes.
I like how both the other characters sound increasingly annoyed that he won't give them better answers, and Geras sounds increasingly annoyed that they keep asking.
Being Keeper of Time is truly the most thankless customer service job.
Geras is now a fortune teller 😂😂
At least he does it for free 😂
Not quite, he tells practically nothing about the future.
@@Anonomous518that's the joke
Geras is by far the coolest new character in a while
Geras is that one secret service agent that keeps EVERYTHING under wraps
3:18 ok this needs to be explored
OMG, absolutely!
The one being?
@@sandrothenecromancer6810 I don’t think the One Being was ever a keeper of time
Pretty sure they will use that one when they wanna reboot again
@@realamericannegro977 they better not reboot after a third time again at least keep this new timeline going for a good solid decade
Something kinda sweet about Reptile's question to Liu Kang being about Ashrah, and Liu giving him a definitive "Yes".
Man I love this timeline so much.
3:20 I'm sorry are we just overlooking that geras said there was another keeper of time BEFORE kronika was? I feel like that's important.
Yeah who could it be? The One Being maybe?
I imagine the one being
@@Jeezes718 honestly seems like the only candidate
Mileena asking if her relationship will work out, reptile asking will his girlfriend will achieve her goal, and smoke asking if his adoptive brothers will be alright is exactly the wholesome i needed from this game
I know, it's very sweet. Not something you'd expect in the MK universe.
@@milino2894I think those sweet interactions are needed to balance out of the disembowlings
@@frankwest5388 I think Maximilian Dood said the same thing when it came to MK11's Friendships.
Geras really reminds me of if god was in Mortal Kombat because he literally knows everything until the end of time
I love how Geras and Liu just say, "One chooses their own destiny."
The correct answer...
Unless it's Shang Tsung.
Shang didn’t choose his destiny. He would’ve still been a loser if titan Shang tsung didn’t teach him magic.
@calebstephan2083 - True.
But he still conspired against the realms. Hopefully, New Era Shang becomes an anti-hero or a neutral party that allies when interests align.
@@jasonalbran376 Shang Stung always been Chaotic neutral he's legit the snake no ties
@@calebstephan2083 except he chose to be a loser because he was a lazy mf. He had a chance to make an honest peaceful sorcerer of himself.
Yeah, Shang Tsing tries to choose his own destiny and they shut him down. Although, perhaps that's because he was trying to overthrow Liu Kang at the time.
Basically Geras: "everyone stfu I'm not spoiling shits"
“Your future is at Raidens side”
“Not stuck in his shadow I hope”
He doesn’t know😢
"There Was One."
INTERESTING
There are some things we wanna know our future but our fate and future is in our hands
Not entirely. There are certain events that are beyond our control or chosen by others.
And knowing said events that may foretell our future would ruin it completely
If I were to ask my future, it would rather be, how should I do it? Not asking about what the future holds for me but ask what I can do to achieve it
God I’m loving MK1 story so much better than the previous game. Baraka finally got some well deserved redemption
You’re forgetting Syzo- Imean Reptile as well bro
@@TheTipchris not wrong, I just am the most impressed with baraka
In all honesty, he already did in 11. Only this time around they gave him more and better background.
At 3:19 Sindel asked Geras if there were Keepers of Time before Kronika, and I found his answer to be very interesting. Geras stated there was one before her, meaning two things
1. Kronika is an artifical titan. In my opinion, artificial titans are those who obtain the power of a titan from a original titan. It's possible that the power of an original titan will decrease every time its transferred, which imo, sounds really cool.
2. Kronika had a partner who she erased. It's been stated by Liu Kang when he beat Kronika before the whole aftermath story that he couldn't shape the sands alone. In past timelines, Kronika use Cetrion and Evil Geras to help her shape time, and Liu Kang would have used Raiden's or Kitana's help in the main story, before aftermath came and Fujin, Shang Tsung, and Nightwolf appeared to stop them bc they didn't have crown of souls. And even after aftermath, when Liu Kang defeats Shang Tsung and restarts history, he uses Good Geras' help. So, its possible Kronika had a partner who she betrayed, took his power, then erased by restarting history after she learned how to wield the sands properly, resulting in her trying to get her "golden balance of good and evil."
I can honestly see both of those being truths, the way I see it is, that there was the First Titan that we don't know a whole lot of other then what Geras tells, Having made Kronika, they worked on the hourglass and the Titan teaching Kronika how to wield the power, the more she would learn how it works, the more her obsession of her "Golden Balance of Good and Evil: Starts to arise, maybe the Titan tried to warn her about having a strict rule or the effects of restarting it over and over but her obsession was too much and used the hourglass, because if what i'm thinking is true Kronika had made Geras originally to help her and the First Titan out with the hourglass but after she erased the Titan she had Geras take his place before she had Centrion and Shinnok, and while she would restart time over and over again, Geras would just watch until the event's of MK11 and MK Aftermath when either Liu Kang took control.
@@loganlockheart6286don't forget about The One Being's existence too. Maybe he helped her to shape the sands or she stole some or all of his power.
@@kamiiwave I can see that he was the one Originally shaping the sands of time before kronika and when she was created first watched, then helped shape the sands, then eventually took the One's place for herself and started for her Golden Balance
"There is no fate but what you make."
Gotta love the Terminator reference.
“Dang it, Geras you told little to nothing! I want spoilers on the future”
I like how Geras answers Raiden’s question on this timeline being better than the last. 🤣🤣🤣
2:24 Syzoth is so caring to his new wife
3:38 love the gesture Kung Lao makes
Out of all timelines I want to see reptile be happy already. He and his people, he deserved better than being a slave. And I want to see the timeline of katana and Liu turn into happiness. That kind of love story is one for the ages.
I like how everyone is asking super important questions pertaining their past and future meanwhile Johnny is just like "was she hot doe?"
Tanya-"Liu Kang said I'm different in this timeline. How?"
Geras-"You are black lesbian in this timeline."
LMAO 🤣
Well, thats true 😂👍
"How was my disease cured in previous timelines?"
"It wasn't. It didn't exist"
This is why is want pre-fight dialogues to have more lines like they had in MK11
Every other person: tell me the future!
Geras: what part of “you all have free will” did you not understand?!
I love how happy geras is serving alongside lui kang and how good of a guy is
Kitana: "How much longer will my family's reign last?"
Geras: *"Yes"*
It's funny how Kung Lao is exactly the same as he always was, in both personality and status. Kronika set him up as "Good, but not that good" and as a Titan, Liu Kang took a long look at his former best friend and said "I mean, he's good, but not that good." 2nd fiddle every time
It's amazing that he hasn't turned evil
Oh wait he did. At least in another timeline
Kung lao is awesome tho. So eh who needs to be the champ
Characters: Asks literally anything
Geras: *Yesn't*
Geras: "I must consult to Liu Kang"
I am now very curious what will happen with Jade and Kitana in this timeline. Tanya was warned to make sure she protect Mileena and Kitana. Kitana meeting Jade seems to an important event mentioned by both Geras and Lui Kang.
People talk about how much of an improvement Baraka, Reptile and Mileena are in this timeline, but few talk about how much better my boy Geras is, he's infinitely more interesting than MK11 Geras.
"It will last until it is over." 🤣Geras is trolling.
It's best for Liu Kang and Geras not to reveal too much of the past, might as well left them where they are buried permanently.
Liu kang and Geras are pretty much the smart kids in class now and won’t share the answers with anyone lol
Sindel: Were there others Keepers of Time before Kronika?
Geras: There was one.
Of fuck, this souns like lime a foreshadow for something BIIIIIG
Honestly, Geras response to Kitana's question is what I'd expect someone representing a divine being to say.
I find kinda cute how most character ask questions about their own past/future, then there is Syleth/Reptile who asks if his new love would find peace he is such a wholesome fella.
3:34 so this means that Liu Kang is really planning on uniting Sonya with Johnny later, his divorce clearly was planned by the Fire God to make the actor meet his soulmate
Everyone: Tell Me more!
Geras: lol no
3:19 this line is fascinating. I’m really hoping we get an answer to who he is referring to.
Yup. I'm like, "Wait.... There was one individual of Keeper of Time before Kronika?"
I wonder who was it?
@@harrymichaeljaya2258 Onaga
3:30 part of me feels like Liu Kang’s response wasn’t in the script.
Damn, I love Geras and Kuai Liang. Seeing a calm scorpion is really pleasent
“You are the first Kuai Liang scorpion”
Me: *cries in Hanzo Hasashi*
1:00 for once they both agreed with one thing
“It will last until it is over”
Literally the most frustrating answer he could have given 😂
Basically “Idk man I just work at the Hourglass”
Knowing how awful the prior timelines were with their previous lives. It's honestly a blessing that they don't know what possible fates befall them in the future. Raiden, Sindel, etc. becoming Evil, Countless painful deaths, torn relationships, entire worlds destroyed. This timeline is infinitely more wholesome and good compared to the absolute hell in Liu Kang's previous timeline
I'm gonna be honest, I would totally freak out if i learned someone created my entire reality and could talk to that person.
That person is your mother
"Will I live to ripe old age?"
"As long as nobody kills you."
More like if you survive
I love how Mileena is asking about her future with Tanya and not anything regarding her own rule. Really shows this version of her cares more about the people she loves than anything else.
"There was _one."_
Very interesting. Very interesting indeed.
I'm intrigued the who held the hourglass before Kronica did perhaps another titan or Onaga in this new timeline. Seems like its setting up a new more powerful villian in the future
Perhaps its one of Kronika's parents? I mean, who beget the Titans?
I think, "there was only one" was referring to Kronika herself.
It was probably Onaga as it seems even Liu Kang lacked the power to exclude him from the new timeline, as did Kronika. That would explain why Kronika likely sent Raiden's message in MK9 back along with visions of his future through his amulet in order to prevent Armageddon without needing to reset the timeline completely. That choice may be why Kronika didn't just reset again after Shinnok died so easily in MKX.
Or it could be a nod to Ed Boon.
@@NotAGoodUsername360 I like that it could be an even bigger threat after Onaga. Maybe like how Raiden went from a god to an elder god. This old keeper of time went from a Titan to something higher
Maybe it's the "One Being"
It’s so funny to me how Syzoth is the only one to get a complete answer
Geras only tells someone their future when it advances Liu Kang's design. The are adjusting the timeline without the other characters noticing.
love how he's all "i cannot say anything about your past" and then straight up tells Shang Tsung "You're a bitch in every timeline"
It sounds to me like Mileena's time on the throne will be short lived
0:39
Geras is right:
The last two...tarkatens were not ever regular humans but their own species created in a lab i think
Tarkatans are a mixture of both humans and demons. Only baraka was naturally born so the only person who's not natural is well Mileena.
You are correct a hundred percent here is my take on what's going down on this version of the Tarkatens.
Your comment sparked this so forgive for the long read in advance.
I think whatever made them WAs sent them to this New era and so it just might be an unstable or maybe early version of the mutation or "the virus" or perhaps even evolution But the nature of Demonic things and or magic is sometimes Presented outside the rules of time and space so whatever it maybe might be Might be Elder god or whatever outworld has within the realm. For all we know the prisoner might be behind it partly? since he is a demon himself. I speak of Corse of Onaga. At least In my opinion who is to blame? But
There is one other factor, as they said within the story. "YOU MUST Destroy to create". So What if that event Is much later in this timeline for Baraka's People? There are so many possibilities it is insane. In other words, whatever originally made them what they are Is finally rearing its head now as if they were meant to be this way it might be like a hard point in time that can't be changed or Destroyed. Like the Flash's logic only Prolonged the inevitable.
To top it all off, this event only started to happen when there was Kombat with evil afoot But that could also be wrong because there is no established timeline when it began.
This is based on past lore and Opinion. formed from looking outside the looking glass of how magic and time works to my understanding in fictional worlds, but we well see how it all unfolds and this is just Theory (a game theory) ahm... anywho XD .
This all stims from the one to two backstory One of mutation hybrids
But what might break this theory is Kitana-Twin sister whom is natural born and not a clone this time around.
Becuse of just that one night she wanted to be away from it all..
@@jocelantonettetenoc5996 Well, Outworlders and Netherrealmers. However, in the previous game, Baraka stated that his realm had been conquered.
I thought Tarkatans were mutants.
“We’ll get there when WE GET THERE!!!” -Geras, probably
Geras: You’re future is at raiden’s side
Kung Lao: Not stuck in his shadow I hope
Poor Kung Lao, always second best. First Liu Kang and now Human Raiden 😂😂
At least, he wouldn't be compared to his ancestor and Liu Kang 24/7 because Liu Kang help his ancestor to become even greater.
Hopefully, he still needs to keep his ego in check.
@@jocelantonettetenoc5996 facts bro facts you said that!
I kind of jokingly called that Geras would become a good guy, because his name in Lithuanian means Good. I was like "Yeah, in my language his name means good, can't wait for the part in story mode where he betrays Kronika and becomes a good guy."
@frostverseyt7814 Nah, it was back in vanilla MK11.
0:00
Are...are we not gonna talk about this legendary quote!?
He should've said that to the Terminator in the last game.
Exactly!
@@eklecticskeptic A MISSED OPPORTUNITY!!!!!
there was Keeper of Time BEFORE Kronika
is he erased? or is he someone we know? maybe it was Geras himself, who was defeated by Kronika and she made him her servant?
I like this Geras he's more chill
Man it is so weird to hear scorpion being called Kauai liang and not Hanoi hasashi
Can’t wait to see the intros for peacemaker,homelander,and Omni man.
Geras is just trying to tell everyone that predicting the minds of the MK writers is an exercise in futility
Everyone: what is my future?
Geras: every 60 seconds a minute passes in Africa
I literally cannot unhear the fact that Geras sounded a bit like Kotal
Well, knowing that Phil Lamarr is his VA
That's him , he's voicing Geras now
90% of these intros in a nutshell:
Enemy: Will I be okay?
Geras: Depends.
Character: Ask question about timeline.
Geras: I CAN NEITHER CONFIRM NOR DENY!!!!!!!!!!
😸
3:55 well, we know that jade is around at least
0:22
Geras clearly knew what would happen if he showed Scorpion the vision of how his father died, he would not let the true "Scorpion" to come out from Kuai Liang and be subjected into an unstoppable rage to eliminate whoever killed his father
Bi han killed their father bi han admitted to killing him to become grandmaster
@@noobatcocBro became the Sektor of the new era
Gears and Liu made the right calls to keep certain knowledge from prior timelines under wraps. They dont want anyone to inadvertently repeat the mistakes of their past timeline variations