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Erik Schmidt

Santa Cruz, CA

https://unpossiblejourneys.com

I've been playing tabletop RPGs since the early '80s. I also run Unpossible Journeys, a site that helps people learn to play tabletop RPGs and find new games.

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Origin of "You all meet in a tavern..." cliche in fantasy roleplaying games?
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Players who want a dayjob for a megacorp. Should I allow it?
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Dealing with (supposedly) in-character bullying
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How to handle diverging expectations on "background density"?
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How accurate or supported is Jared Diamond's "Guns, Germs, and Steel"?
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How to convey the tone of Shadowrun?
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How can I help my PCs remember clues that they found?
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How can I convey the nonsensicality of a dream world?
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What is "RPG Theory?"
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How do I fix this plot hole?
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Why can't clerics use sharp weapons?
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Best answer for people concerned about RPG activities being occult or dangerous?
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What do I do with a dissonant player?
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Can a PC protected by copyright be used by the DM without player permission?
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Do Technomancers need a commlink?
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Filling in holes in published adventures?
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What are the legal issues for making a fan RPG of a licensed property using GURPS?
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What are the perils of having the players play themselves as characters?
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I keep forgetting about lighting in the heat of a session. How do I remember my notes?
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What do I need to change about Call of Cthulhu to set it in the 60s?
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Why aren't the Americas named after Christopher Columbus
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What is 'punk'?
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How to handle players who push fun aspects way too far?
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Average gaming time and session frequency
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When players have settled into "routines" for runs, how to break them out of the rut?
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How can I keep my campaign challenging when dealing with players of vastly different skill levels?
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What RPG systems are Designed for a "Traditional" Call of Cthulhu Scenario
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How can I make an overbearing government's unwelcome attention convincing without it dominating screen time?
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How can I play dumb?
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How do I, as a DM, help a girl integrate into a group of all male role-players?
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