Pulsehead

Washington, DC

http://stackoverflow.com/users/2156/pulsehead

Yeah. I'm here, I'm awake, I'm ready to work. I think that's about as good as it gets most mornings.

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How does a player correct a GM mistake without being a rules lawyer or pushover?

social players problem-gm player-communication asked Nov 8, 2010 at 19:10

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183 votes

Is there ever a time where using a database 1:1 relationship makes sense?

sql database-design one-to-one database-normalization asked Feb 5, 2009 at 19:08

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126 votes

How do I query if a database schema exists

sql-server-2005 schema asked Oct 22, 2008 at 14:41

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33 votes

In the Medieval period, how long would an average swordsmith need to forge an average sword?

middle-ages weapons sword renaissance asked Dec 7, 2012 at 20:17

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32 votes

How does a DM correct the balance after accidentally giving the players too much gold?

system-agnostic balance treasure asked Apr 16, 2013 at 19:11

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31 votes

How do I treat hot spots and blisters when I have no moleskin?

health first-aid blisters asked Jan 24, 2012 at 19:55

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29 votes

Is there a simple algorithm that can determine if X is prime?

algorithm primes asked Oct 9, 2008 at 18:01

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27 votes

How do I find and eliminate plot holes?

gm-techniques plot asked Jan 24, 2012 at 14:41

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21 votes

Are there any resources for diseases or plagues in D&D 3.5 or Pathfinder?

dnd-3.5e pathfinder asked Dec 3, 2010 at 16:02

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Roughly, what percentage of arrows can be reused after a battle?

middle-ages warfare archery asked Mar 6, 2014 at 18:38

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What to do when your character is just too good?

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How do I allow player agency in situations with predetermined outcomes?

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What stupid policies affecting developers has your company introduced?

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How do I keep NPCs from just sounding the alarm?

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How to build a Secret Base without killing the builders

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How do I help my players not get caught up on smaller plot points?

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If lost in the wilderness, what is the first thing I should do?

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How do I set a textbox to multi-line in SSRS?

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How do I stop my PCs from acting like insomniac monkeys on crack?

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How do I get my PCs to not be a bunch of murderous cretins?

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How to deal with lack of downtime as a wizard?

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What is the difference between external and internal-frame packs?

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How do you stop a group fight?

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An RPG with less emphasis on 'acting'

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As a GM, what minimal geographic knowledge should I have to make realistic maps?

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How do you help players not focus on the rules?

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Out-Of-Control Characters

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How to handle a rules-lawyer player?

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How to: Create a good backstory for how the party got together?

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How can one make a DIY "Silent Dice Tower"?

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How do you make the PC scream: "I wish we had a mage!"?

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Pathfinder Fate Points

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How can I check whether an extremely adult/mature plot idea would be accepted by players without revealing any details of the idea itself?

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How should a GM deal with "standing orders?"

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What are the core tropes or assumptions of D&D?

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How do I make my own battle mats?

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When is it okay to retcon a session?

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Are Strength and Dexterity balanced in Vampire the Masquerade? If not, how can I fix it?

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Things to consider when buying sunglasses

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When would PCs choose to walk instead of ride?

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