GOTbased
GOTbased is a neologism used in online communities to describe media, content, or works that are based on or derived from the Game of Thrones franchise. The term can label fan fiction, fan art, fan videos, analyses, mods, or any creative work that uses characters, settings, or plot elements from George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire novels or the HBO television series adaptation.
Etymology and variants: The word combines GOT, the common abbreviation for Game of Thrones, with based, meaning
Usage and scope: In forums, social networks, and content-sharing sites, creators may tag their projects as GOTbased
Legal and platform considerations: Because Game of Thrones is a copyrighted property, GOTbased works may be
See also: Game of Thrones; A Song of Ice and Fire; fan fiction; fan art; derivative works.