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[[caption-width-right:250:[-'''Above''': You see how epic and tragic the SaveThePrincess plot is.\\
'''Below''': You probably pressed "Start" [[PlayTheGameSkipTheStory before this text even showed up]].-] ]]

* AllThereInTheScript is a closely related trope for when the names of characters or other things are not revealed within the work, but can be found in other materials such as production scripts, supplemental material, closed captioning, etc.

Another issue that arises is when ancillary material is used to plug a PlotHole '''after''' the main media is released (often in response to complaints), since for some people this means that writers can be lazy and ignore plot holes because they can be filled in later by other sources. [[labelnote:Example]] In ''Film/TheLastJedi'', the ''Raddus'' was only able to perform a [[RammingAlwaysWorks hyperspace ram]] because that particular ship was equipped with special experimental shields, something completely unmentioned in both the film itself and the simultaneously released novelization, and only mentioned in a visual dictionary released months after the film's release.[[/labelnote]]

* AllThereInTheScript is a closely related trope for when the names of characters or other things are not revealed within the work, but can be found in other materials such as production scripts, supplemental material, closed captioning, etc. [[labelnote:Example]] ''Anime/TransformersVictory'''s TagalongKid's name was for a long time believed to be romanised as Jean, until decades later production material revealed his name was actually written Jan [[/labelnote]]
* AllThereInTheStinger, where an important plot detail (often a SequelHook or a TwistEnding) is only revealed after the credits and is easily missed if you don't know it's there [[labelnote:Example]] Thanos makes his first appearance in the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse in the stinger to ''Film/TheAvengers''[[/labelnote]]
* AdaptationExplanationExtrication, where an element from an adapted work is kept, but the explanation for it isn't [[labelnote:Example]] in ''Literature/LordOfTheRings'' the books explain that the eagles are only able to fly to Mount Doom thanks to Aragorn's forces keeping Sauron's distracted, but the films omit this explanation[[/labelnote]]
* AdaptationInducedPlotHole, when a PlotHole in an adapted work results from the omission or misinterpretation of some information from the source material [[labelnote:Example]] ''WesternAnimation/XMen'' has a few flashbacks of the original X-Men team, including founding member Angel. However, Angel ''isn't'' a member of the team at all in the series and even has his first encounter with them during the series run[[/labelnote]]
* DeletedScene, in cases where plot holes and such are caused by the relevant information being in a scene that was cut for time or other reasons [[labelnote:Example]] ''WesternAnimation/BeastWars'' ends with the Maximals seemingly forgetting that [[BigBad Megatron]] is still carrying the [[OurSoulsAreDifferent Spark]] of the original Megatron around, since the scene of them returning said Spark to Megatron's comatose body was cut for time[[/labelnote]]
* GuideDangIt, when it's nearly impossible to progress in a game without information that's difficult or impossible to find in the game itself, and must be looked up from a guide or other external source [[labelnote:Example]] in ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolid'', Meryl's contact frequency is on the back of the game's cd case and goes unmentioned in the game itself[[/labelnote]]
* WordOfGod, where information not given in any part of the franchise is stated by the creator using some out-of-universe format, such as an interview or a personal blog [[labelnote:Example]] The name of the BigBad of ''Anime/TransformersVictory'' in Japanese is Deszaras, and for a long time it was assumed that because he had a {{Kaiju}} alternate mode his name was likewise a made-up word. In English, he was given the name [[NamesToRunFromReallyFast Deathsaurus]], and 26 years after his release his designer revealed at a Transformers panel that his name was always meant to be Deathsaurus[[/labelnote]]

Another issue that arises is when ancillary material is used to plug PlotHole '''after''' the main media is released (often in response to complaints), since for some people this means that writers can be lazy and ignore plot holes because they can be filled in later by other sources. [[labelnote:Example]] In ''Film/TheLastJedi'', the ''Raddus'' was only able to perform a [[RammingAlwaysWorks hyperspace ram]] because that particular ship was equipped with special experimental shields, something completely unmentioned in both the film itself and the simultaneously released novelization, and only mentioned in a visual dictionary released months after the film's release.[[/labelnote]]

Another issue that arises is when [[RetCon ancillary material is used to plug]] [[PlotHole plot holes]] '''after''' the main media is released (often in response to complaints), since for some people this means that writers can be lazy and ignore plot holes because they can be filled in later by other sources. [[labelnote:Example]] In ''Film/TheLastJedi'', the ''Raddus'' was only able to perform a [[RammingAlwaysWorks hyperspace ram]] because that particular ship was equipped with special experimental shields, something completely unmentioned in both the film itself and the simultaneously released novelization, and only mentioned in a visual dictionary released months after the film's release.[[/labelnote]]

* AllThereInTheScript is a closely related trope for when the names of characters or other things are not revealed within the work, but can be found in other materials such as production scripts, supplemental material, closed captioning, etc.
* AllThereInTheStinger, where an important plot detail (often a SequelHook or a TwistEnding) is only revealed after the credits and is easily missed if you don't know it's there
* AdaptationInducedPlotHole, when a PlotHole in an adapted work results from the omission of some information from the source material
* DeletedScene (in cases where plot holes and such are caused by the relevant information being in a scene that was cut for time or other reasons)
* GuideDangIt, when it's nearly impossible to progress in a game without information that's difficult or impossible to find in the game itself, and must be looked up from a guide or other external source
* WordOfGod, where information not given in any part of the franchise is stated by the creator using some out-of-universe format, such as an interview or a personal blog

->''"The name of [[Literature/{{Warbreaker}} this world]] is Nalthis, by the way. Franchise/{{Mistborn}} takes place on a world called Scadrial, and Literature/{{Elantris}} on a world known as Sel. See the fun things you learn by reading annotations?"''

->''"The name of this world is Nalthis, by the way. Franchise/{{Mistborn}} takes place on a world called Scadrial, and Literature/{{Elantris}} on a world known as Sel. See the fun things you learn by reading annotations?"''

[[caption-width-right:250:[-'''Above''': You see how epic and [[TearJerker tragic]] the SaveThePrincess plot is.\\

Other information can be found in text novels, video games, [[AudioAdaptation radio dramas]], and {{image song}}s, as the entire franchise is treated as a package. Though, if you don't have the money for all that, there's always Wiki/TVTropes and Wiki/ThatOtherWiki.

* AllThereInTheManual/{{Fanfiction}}

* AllThereInTheManual/FanFic

Not to be confused with ReadTheFreakingManual, which refers to the oversight of not reading the manual despite it containing important practical information.

* AllThereInTheManual/AnimatedFilms

* AllThereInTheManual/LiveActionFilms

* AllThereInTheManual/WebComics

Other information can be found in text novels, video games, [[AudioAdaptation radio dramas]], and {{image song}}s, as the entire franchise is treated as a package. Though, if you don't have the money for all that, there's always Wiki/TVTropes and Wiki/ThatOtherWiki. When done to extremes, CrackIsCheaper.

Releated tropes include:

* AllThereInTheScript, when the names of characters or other things are not revealed within the work, but can be found in its production scripts

If this material is necessary to progress in a video game, it becomes a GuideDangIt. If the manual contains information that the player isn't supposed to know until some playing is done, it's SpoiledByTheManual. AllThereInTheScript is a subtrope of this, referring specifically to names. When it's all there in an InUniverse book, see GreatBigBookOfEverything.

* AdaptationInducedPlotHole (when apparent plot holes are actually filled in the source material).

A common response to people who complain about TheFilmOfTheBook not making sense is that they should have read the book. Naturally there is disagreement on whether this is fair; some believe that a movie should stand on its own, while others feel that those who care enough to complain should care enough to read.

Compare and contrast with DeletedScene (in cases where plot holes and such are caused by the relevant information being in a scene that was cut for time or other reasons), WordOfGod (where information not given in any part of the franchise is stated by the creator using some out-of-universe format, such as an interview or a personal blog) and AdaptationInducedPlotHole (when apparent plot holes are actually filled in the source material). Not to be confused with ReadTheFreakingManual, which refers to the oversight of not reading the manual despite it containing important practical information.

Information not mentioned within a specific work, but only found in supplemental material or in other works within the franchise. The difference between this and normal merchandising is that this information may be relevant to understanding the plot and thus making the audience wonder why the writers didn't put it ''in'' the show to begin with.

Compare and contrast with DeletedScene (in cases where plot holes and such are caused by the relevant information being in a scene that was cut for time or other reasons), WordOfGod (where information not given in any part of the franchise is stated by the creator in some out-of-universe format, such as an interview or a personal blog) and AdaptationInducedPlotHole (when apparent plot holes are actually filled in the source material). Not to be confused with ReadTheFreakingManual, which refers to the oversight of not reading the manual despite it containing important practical information.

A common response to people who complain about TheFilmOfTheBook not making sense is that they should have read the book. Whether or not this is fair varies, with some believing that a movie should stand on its own and others feeling that if you care enough to complain, you should care enough to read.

Information not mentioned within the show and only found in other material related to the franchise. The difference between this and normal merchandising is that this information may be relevant to understanding the plot and thus making the audience wonder why the writers didn't put it ''in'' the show to begin with.

If this material is necessary to progress in a video game or work on fanfiction, it becomes a GuideDangIt. If the manual contains information that the player isn't supposed to know until some playing is done, it's SpoiledByTheManual. AllThereInTheScript is a subtrope of this, referring specifically to names. When it's all there in an InUniverse book, see GreatBigBookOfEverything.

A common response to people who complain about a movie not making sense or not utilising a seemingly easy solution to solve their problem is that they should have read the book. Whether or not this is fair varies, with some believing that a movie should stand on its own and others feeling that if you care enough to complain, you should care enough to read.

Compare DeletedScene (where plot holes and such are explained in a scene that was cut for time or other reasons), WordOfGod (where information not given in the work is confirmed by the creator through word of mouth) and AdaptationInducedPlotHole (when apparent plot holes are actually contained in the source material). Not to be confused with ReadTheFreakingManual, which refers to the oversight of not reading the manual despite it containing practical information.