Fallout 2 designer John Deiley discussed his original idea for the intelligent deathclaws of Vault 13, and how they were unceremoniously killed off before they could be developed further as a concept. Even though the Fallout franchise has always been known for its special brand of humor contrasted against the bleakness of a post-apocalyptic wasteland, Fallout 2 is widely viewed as the entry where its humor is front and center. The wasteland is littered with pop-culture references, from Monty Python to The Terminator, and even the player protagonist being ironically referred to as The Chosen One exemplifies the overall direction that Fallout 2 decided to take.