Sequel: The most common approach is for the events of the second work to directly follow the events of the first, either picking up dangling plot threads or introducing a new conflict to drive the events of a second story. The origin of the sequel as we think of it today is most closely connected the novel which developed from the novella and romance traditions of the 17th century. It is impossible to say for sure when the history of the exactly sequel begins, as the concept of the sequel in its loosest definition has presumably existed since the advent of storytelling. One of the earliest sequels being the Illiad, the Odyssey and the Aenead.
Stand-Alone Sequel: When sequels are set in the same universe but have little or no reference to their predecessors, the work is called a stand-alone sequel.. These works often do not require viewers to encounter the previous installments in order to understand them. Batman Forever is a stand alone sequel as the film is campy compared to its dark predecessors, its only reference to its predecessor Batman Returns is Dr Meridian Chase's line "Or do I need skin tight vinyl and a whip?" DA2 could be a "stand-alone sequel" just as Darkspawn Chronicles.
Companion Piece: A companion piece is a creative work that is produced as a complementary work to another stand-alone project, but storywise has nothing to do with its predecessor. While a companion piece does not necessarily need to take place within the same "universe" as the predecessor, it must follow-up on specific themes and ideas introduced in the original work. It must also be intentionally meant by its creator to be viewed alongside or within the same context as the earlier work. It is also known as a "spiritual successor" as in DA: Origins is a "spiritual successor" to Baldur's Gate.
Sidequel: A sequel that allows substantial creative freedom is one that is set in the same Universe but with unrelated plots, and sometimes unrelated characters. One example of this is the Grand Theft Auto series, which contains a multitude of games, each of which follows a different character and storyline or as in the movie Soldier which is a sidequel of Blade Runner, but are set in the same fictional universe. A sidequel is also called a spin-off. DA2 could be a sidequel. Leliana's Song could be considered both a prequel and a sidequel to the events of DA: Origins and possibly even a companion piece or stand-alone.
Prequel: A sequel that portrays events which precede those of the original work, called a "prequel." These can often avoid the plot problems associated with having to deal with the consequences of the original (e.g. the death of an important character). However they pose the challenge of maintaining dramatic interest when the outcome is already known from the original work, so the focus is usually on the character interactions or revealing how the characters and situations of the original work developed. Examples are the Yoshi's Island video games. DA1 could be a prequel of DA2.
Midquel: A midquel is a sequel which can take place during a chronology gap within a single previously completed work such the DLC's from DA: Origins.
Parallel: A sequel can portray the events of a previously completed work from another perspective. As with a prequel, the focus is not on the outcome, but on the characters and previously unrevealed information. Darkspawn Chronicles could be put into this catagory.
Interquel: When there are already two or more completed works, an interquel can portray events which happen between them, bridging one story to the other. The interquel is therefore a sequel to one work and a prequel to another. DA: Awakenings can be considered to be this for now.
Distant: Sometimes there is a large chronological interval between the events in a completed work and its sequel. This can allow the creators additional freedom, since the characters and settings will not be expected to have as much in common. A distant sequel allows time for new conflicts to develop, and a distant prequel need not directly establish the setting for the original. One example is Knights of the old Republic to the two core Star Wars trilogies or the Hobbit to The Lord of the Rings.
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