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Do not mention specific works in trope descriptions unless they are in some way important for the development of the trope. Also, always use work titles with Namespaces.
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The term is commonly used in a derisory manner, on the grounds that the best stories are character driven, and using an object to make things happen is thus seen as a sign of bad writing. However, there are [[TropesAreTools plenty of good stories]] which do indeed revolve around a plot device ([[TheLordOfTheRings such as a magic ring]]); equally, a plot device can very easily be used to generate conflict and thus spark a character-driven story.
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The term is commonly used in a derisory manner, on the grounds that the best stories are character driven, and using an object to make things happen is thus seen as a sign of bad writing. However, there are [[TropesAreTools plenty of good stories]] which do indeed revolve around a plot device ([[TheLordOfTheRings such as a magic ring]]); device; equally, a plot device can very easily be used to generate conflict and thus spark a character-driven story.
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A plot device is an object or character in the story whose purpose is purely to drive the {{Plot}} or resolve situations. It could be something everybody wants to obtain, a device that must be destroyed, or an annoying teenager who [[ThePresidentsDaughter must be protected at all costs]].
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A plot device is an object or character in the story whose purpose is purely to drive the {{Plot}} {{Plot}}, maintain its flow, or resolve situations.situations within it. It could be something everybody wants to obtain, a device that must be destroyed, or an annoying teenager who [[ThePresidentsDaughter must be protected at all costs]].
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The term is commonly used in a derisory manner, on the grounds that the best stories are character driven, and using an object to make things happen is thus seen as a sign of bad writing. However, there are [[TropesAreTools plenty of good stories]] which do indeed revolve around a plot device; equally, a plot device can very easily be used to generate conflict and thus spark a character-driven story.
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The term is commonly used in a derisory manner, on the grounds that the best stories are character driven, and using an object to make things happen is thus seen as a sign of bad writing. However, there are [[TropesAreTools plenty of good stories]] which do indeed revolve around a plot device; device ([[TheLordOfTheRings such as a magic ring]]); equally, a plot device can very easily be used to generate conflict and thus spark a character-driven story.
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* This is one of the functions of Secrets ''[[TabletopGame/MistbornTheOriginalTrilogy Mistborn Adventure Game]]''. For example, the secret formula for a new Allomantic metal, which gives the heroes bizzare new powers at the cost of drawing the attention of the Canton Of Inquistion.
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Last one, I promise- fixing a line that got un-typed at some point...
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* ChekhovsGun: A plot device that the heroes have been carrying around since the first five minutes finally gets used.
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Whenever someone uses the term derisively they often meaning that something is being used as a [[TheGimmick gimmick]] (or worse, an AssPull) to HandWave resolutions to PlotHoles in a way that breaks the WillingSuspensionOfDisbelief
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Whenever someone uses the term derisively they often meaning mean that something is being used as a [[TheGimmick gimmick]] (or worse, an AssPull) to HandWave resolutions to PlotHoles in a way that breaks the WillingSuspensionOfDisbelief
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the literary critque version of \"ex machina\", that is. also adding a couple of plot coupon\'s subtropes
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Whenever someone uses the term derisively they often meaning that something is being used as a [[TheGimmick gimmick]] (or worse, an AssPull) to HandWave resolutions to PlotHoles.
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Whenever someone uses the term derisively they often meaning that something is being used as a [[TheGimmick gimmick]] (or worse, an AssPull) to HandWave resolutions to PlotHoles.
PlotHoles in a way that breaks the WillingSuspensionOfDisbelief
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* EverythingSensor: A plot device that tells the heroes what and where the danger is.
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** PlotCouponThatDoesSomething: A plot coupon that has uses beyond clearing a particular obstacle.
*** SwordOfPlotAdvancement: A plot device that can kill stuff.
*** SwordOfPlotAdvancement: A plot device that can kill stuff.
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I think someone added this thinking this trope was about Deus or Diabolus ex Machinal
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Whenever someone uses the term derisively (if they are using the term properly), it is because there is a dissonance between it and the actual needs of the story. For example, the hero has a chance to stop the BigBad but he is called away because his wife is TrappedByMountainLions. It makes the story more complicated without adding anything in return. The villain doesn't build any credentials by setting up the {{sadistic choice}} and the hero doesn't spend time agonizing over his missed opportunity.
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Whenever someone uses the term derisively (if they are using the term properly), it often meaning that something is because there is being used as a dissonance between it and the actual needs of the story. For example, the hero has a chance [[TheGimmick gimmick]] (or worse, an AssPull) to stop the BigBad but he is called away because his wife is TrappedByMountainLions. It makes the story more complicated without adding anything in return. The villain doesn't build any credentials by setting up the {{sadistic choice}} and the hero doesn't spend time agonizing over his missed opportunity.
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* A literal plot device can be seen here in this {{Cyanide and Happiness}} strip: [[http://www.explosm.net/comics/1295/]]
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* A literal plot device can be seen here in this {{Cyanide and Happiness}} strip: [[http://www.explosm.net/comics/1295/]]net/comics/1295/ this]] ''Webcomic/CyanideAndHappiness'' strip.
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potholed source
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%% Image source ''Plot Device'': http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKZfAQ7L_WM
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Sort Plot Coupon, and define it correctly. The old definition fits Gotta Catch Them All. While here, add Fakin Mac Guffin.
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* {{Plot Coupon}}s: A set of items which the characters all want to collect.
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* {{Plot Coupon}}s: FakinMacGuffin: A decoy that's not the object wanted by someone.
* GottaCatchThemAll: A set of items which the characters all want to collect.
* GottaCatchThemAll: A set of items which the characters all want to collect.
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* PlotCoupon: An object necessary to continue or resolve the plot.
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Bad Writing is an index, not a trope
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The term is commonly used in a derisory manner, on the grounds that the best stories are character driven, and using an object to make things happen is thus seen as a sign of BadWriting. However, there are [[TropesAreTools plenty of good stories]] which do indeed revolve around a plot device; equally, a plot device can very easily be used to generate conflict and thus spark a character-driven story.
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The term is commonly used in a derisory manner, on the grounds that the best stories are character driven, and using an object to make things happen is thus seen as a sign of BadWriting.bad writing. However, there are [[TropesAreTools plenty of good stories]] which do indeed revolve around a plot device; equally, a plot device can very easily be used to generate conflict and thus spark a character-driven story.
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* Dr. Bill Ernoehazy, an ''OrionsArm'' contributor'', wrote another story with a {{faster than light}} system called the [[http://www.kheper.net/topics/scifi/grading.html#note Plott-deVice drive.]]
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* Dr. Bill Ernoehazy, an ''OrionsArm'' contributor'', wrote another story with a {{faster than light}} FasterThanLightTravel system called the [[http://www.kheper.net/topics/scifi/grading.html#note Plott-deVice drive.]]drive]].
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* In ''TabletopGame/TheDresdenFiles'' RPG, certain characters are noted as being "plot device level" characters. Most of them are considered {{Plot Device}}s because they're so ridiculously powerful that no PlayerParty would ever reasonably be able to take them on directly, making stats meaningless, and thus would have to outmanuever, work around, or run away from them; these include the [[TheFairFolk Faerie Queens]], [[OurAngelsAreDifferent Angels]], and [[OurDragonsAreDifferent Dragons]]. A handful, however, are noted as being a PlotDevice because they're so far down on the other side of the scale that they can only really provide one specific and specialized purpose, such as Elidee, a tiny pixie--even by pixie standards--who shows up briefly in one book to serve as a guide/flashlight for Dresden.
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* One ''CaptainMarVell'' comic, starring Genis-Vell, featured a very clever Kree fellow named "Plaht," whose "device" cleared away several plot inconveniences.
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* [[http://vimeo.com/24320919 This]] short by Seth Worley features a device called [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Plot Device]], which is a yellow box with large friendly letters reading "Plot Device" with a BigRedButton on its top and enables the user to turn his life in a movie and travel between different film genres.
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* A literal plot device can be seen here in this {{Cyanide and Happiness}} strip: [[http://www.explosm.net/comics/1295/]]
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* In ''NipAndTuck'', when [[http://www.rhjunior.com/NT/00620.html a character complains of an obvious plot device]] in the ShowWithinAShow, someone else informs him it was RealLife.
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* In ''NipAndTuck'', when [[http://www.rhjunior.com/NT/00620.html a character complains of an obvious plot device]] in the ShowWithinAShow, someone else informs him it was RealLife.
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A plot device is an object or character in the story whose purpose is purely to drive the plot or resolve situations. It could be something everybody wants to obtain, a device that must be destroyed, or an annoying teenager who [[ThePresidentsDaughter must be protected at all costs]].
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A plot device is an object or character in the story whose purpose is purely to drive the plot {{Plot}} or resolve situations. It could be something everybody wants to obtain, a device that must be destroyed, or an annoying teenager who [[ThePresidentsDaughter must be protected at all costs]].
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* A literal plot device can be seen here in this Cyanide and Happiness strip: [[http://www.explosm.net/comics/1295/]]
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* A literal plot device can be seen here in this Cyanide {{Cyanide and Happiness Happiness}} strip: [[http://www.explosm.net/comics/1295/]]
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* A literal plot device can be seen here in this Cyanide and Happiness strip: [[http://www.explosm.net/comics/1295/]]
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A plot device is an object or character in the story whose purpose is purely to drive the plot or resolve situations. It could be something everybody wants to obtain, a device that must be destroyed, or an annoying teenager who [[ThePresidentsDaughter must be protected at all cost]].
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It may also be an object or gadget introduced early in the story for the sole purpose of solving a sticky situation later on.
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It may also be an object or gadget introduced early in the story for the sole purpose of [[ChekhovsGun solving a sticky situation later on.
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