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- adjective Referring to a perspective or view from the context of a fictional world, in contrast to a perspective from the real world.
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The in-universe marketing plan is only one side of the equation, and some blatant (i.e. traditional) marketing is also required, but using fiction to sell fiction is still a under-developed area which needs more uptake before being dismissed.
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The time on the digital clock also corresponds with the in-universe time of the show so if a character stipulates that something will happen within an hour it will usually take place before the end of that episode.
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The in-universe marketing plan is only one side of the equation, and some blatant (i.e. traditional) marketing is also required, but using fiction to sell fiction is still a under-developed area which needs more uptake before being dismissed.
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Originally introduced as concept art that ultimately became the basis for bounty hunter Boba Fett, the Mandalorians have been favorites within the Star Wars fan community for years, even though much remains to be discovered about their culture, their history, or their in-universe origins.
The Mysterious Mandalorians Are Revealed in Star Wars: The Clone Wars 2010
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That actually has an in-universe justification, although I probably don't want to say too much for fear of spoilers.
Interesting map for Robin Hobb fans Adam Whitehead 2010
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Out of curiosity, did Lucasfilm provide an in-universe explanation for why Jedi were only permitted to use green and blue lightsabers?
BOOK VIEW CAFE BLOG » A Padawan’s Star Wars Journal, Entry #1: Writing in a Galaxy Far, Far Away 2010
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Out of curiosity, did Lucasfilm provide an in-universe explanation for why Jedi were only permitted to use green and blue lightsabers?
BOOK VIEW CAFE BLOG » A Padawan’s Star Wars Journal, Entry #1: Writing in a Galaxy Far, Far Away 2010
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The book is well paced and the subplots are almost all interesting and add to the story and in-universe history.
Archive 2007-12-01 Mark 2007
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The time on the digital clock also corresponds with the in-universe time of the show so if a character stipulates that something will happen within an hour it will usually take place before the end of that episode.
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A few are told in first-person, including the sequel to the title story which features the hunt for the Dreamwish Beast itself a type of SF Moby Dick story as the author himself mentions in the book; and a couple of stories are related as seminar presentations, giving them a unique in-universe feel.
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