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The Timeline(s)
Nav: HomeWorld | Timelines | Characters For a shared universe, it’s important to include timelines of key events.There’s the overall historical timeline of the world building – when did empires rise and fall, when were apes domesticated, when did the choke disease emerge and spread, etc.Then there are team-specific timelines – when was each player […]
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The Characters
Nav: HomeWorld | Timelines | Characters The characters in the Powerclash world can be divided into three cohorts: the Players, the Civilians, and the Core. 1. The Players are the 125 humans who have been gifted unique superpowers. The contestants in the Powerclash. They’re divided into five teams. Each team is assigned a different color […]
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The World
Nav: HomeWorld | Timelines | CharactersGeography | Biology | Civilization | EpidemicCore | Narrators The world the Powerclash contest happens on is called Hu. It’s similar to our own world but with some key changes throughout its history. It is not a completely different world, but a version of Earth in a parallel universe. The […]
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What is canon?
Nav: FAQ When it comes to creating work in a shared universe, consistency and continuity can be challenging to maintain. This is where the concept of canon comes in. In essence, canon refers to the material that is officially approved as part of the shared universe. This ensures that all works within the universe align […]
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What is a battle royale?
Nav: FAQ The term ‘battle royale’ was originally used to refer to a boxing or wrestling match where multiple contestants would fight to be the last man standing. However, in 1999, the term was redefined by Koushun Takami’s dystopian novel, Battle Royale, and its 2000 film adaptation. The story depicts a group of individuals who […]
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What is a shared universe?
Nav: FAQ A shared universe is a creative concept in which multiple stories, characters, and events take place within a common, overarching world or setting. This approach has been used by writers, filmmakers, and other creative artists to interconnect their works and build a complex and engaging narrative. Sometimes a shared universe is created by […]