Question: Would the One Ring even work for anyone but Sauron?


Question: Could I fake death to stop being Force-choked?


Question: Who or what was Tom Bombadil?


Question: Why dont Muggle-born wizards use Muggle technology to fight Death Eaters?


Question: Story where the number 3 is the monster?


Question: Why didnt Gandalf or Frodo Fly to Mount Doom?


Question: How long was Bill Murrays character (Phil Connors) supposed to be in a time loop in the film Groundhog Day?


Question: In what order should the Star Wars movies be watched?


Question: Why does everyone think that the Millennium Falcon is a piece of junk?


Question: Which 2015 technologies were correctly predicted by Back to the Future II?


Question: Are all stormtroopers as poor soldiers as the ones in the movies?


Question: How did Dumbledore, or anyone, know Lily had sacrificed herself for Harry?


Question: Why did C.S. Lewis use Turkish Delight as temptation for Edmund?


Question: Whose underwear is this?


Question: Did Tolkien really explicitly consider Sam the true hero of The Lord of the Rings?


Question: Are E.T. and Star Wars in the same universe?


Question: Hogwarts: So why arent the kids doing it?


Question: Was Yoda fully sane on Dagobah?


Question: Why does the Death Star have a trash compactor?


Question: Was the Millennium Falcon too slow?


Question: Why did Douglas Adams pick 42 as the ultimate answer?


Question: Is the basic premise of humans as a power source in The Matrix reasonable?


Question: Does Batman use Linux?


Question: What is the origin of the Riker Chair Maneuver?


Question: What does Gandalf mean by Secret Fire, Flame of Anor and Flame of Udûn?


Question: What order should Asimovs Foundation series be read in?


Question: What did Yoda do on Dagobah?


Question: How can Scrooge McDuck dive into money without hurting himself?


Question: Was Aragorns claim to the throne legitimate?


Question: Why didnt the basilisk bite in Chamber of Secrets destroy the Horcrux?


Question: If Luke Skywalker didn’t want to be found, why did he leave a map?


Question: Which ship can go faster, the Millennium Falcon or the USS Enterprise-D?


Question: Where did Harrys parents get all of their money from?


Question: Why did the Matrix simulate 1999 instead of a pre-computer year?


Question: Why are ships in Star Wars so ridiculously easy to steal?


Question: Why didnt Sauron become invisible while wearing the One Ring?


Question: In-universe, is Aslan actually Jesus?


Question: Why are there so many 47s?


Question: Which finger was BB-8 sticking up?


Question: Why did Darth Vader die in Return of the Jedi?


Question: Does Hobbes ever do anything that Calvin himself could not do?


Question: If only the Sith deal in absolutes, why does Obi-Wan say it that way?


Question: Is there an official Marvel Cinematic Universe viewing order?


Question: In Civil War, why did Tony Stark and Steve Rogers choose sides that didnt reflect their attitudes?


Question: Was Darth Vader REALLY a Sith?


Question: How does Picard choose a warp speed?


Question: Given a magical world, why is the Quibbler ridiculous?


Question: In The Matrix Revolutions How Does Neo Stop the Machine Weapons in the Real World?


Question: What did Padmé die of?


Question: What is the significance of Sarumans Ring?


Question: Why would Snape set his office password to Dumbledore?


Question: Why is Shelob considered evil?


Question: When and why did the Enterprise get balls?


Question: Who created the Secret Stairs as a way into Mordor and for what purpose?


Question: What do people in Westeros eat during Winter?


Question: Why was Hermione not in Ravenclaw?


Question: Why does the Party allow playing chess in Orwells 1984?


Question: How much older was Hermione after her third year at Hogwarts?


Question: How many times was Obi-Wan less than honest with Luke?


Question: If diary Tom Riddle had succeeded, would there have been two Voldemorts?


Question: Why doesnt the Discworld run out of water?


Question: Why is The Matrix tinted green?


Question: Was the Cantina music deliberately off-tune or just an artifact of cheap production?


Question: How did no other engineer see the design flaw of the Death Star?


Question: Why does everyone face the same way on the transporter?


Question: Did Calvin ever realise that Hobbes was not real?


Question: Is Slytherin Evil?


Question: What is Marios full name?


Question: In Star Trek - Whats the Point of the Transporter Room?


Question: In Back to the Future, why was the speed 88 miles per hour?


Question: Did Palpatine intentionally lose to Mace Windu?


Question: Why did the Jedi want to bring balance to the Force?


Question: Why and how did the Star Trek Universe evolve to a cashless/commerce-less society?


Question: What is the end of 2001: A Space Odyssey about?


Question: What are Guinans powers from Star Trek: TNG?


Question: Why would the Force become so mysterious and unrecognized after only 20 years?


Question: Does any Looney Tunes character ever use any fictional brand-name product that isnt ACME?


Question: Is Lex Luthors 40-cake theft canonical?


Question: Why is Sauron called the Necromancer?


Question: What was the origin of Star Treks Borg?


Question: Why would killing Darth Vader or the Emperor turn Luke to the Dark Side?


Question: When and why did orcs go green?


Question: Why were the Elves so great at archery?


Question: Why is JK Rowling considered bad at math?


Question: Why doesnt Hogwarts have more teachers?


Question: What did Frodo mean by He told me the true story?


Question: Whats the recommended reading order of the Ender Wiggin books?


Question: Why is Tony Stark in the Iron Man suit unaffected by G-forces, inertia and blunt force trauma?


Question: Was any character alive during all of the Star Wars episodes from I to VII?


Question: When & how did Yoda come to know about the Rule of Two?


Question: Why would Dumbledore encourage people to call Voldemort Voldemort instead of Tom Riddle?


Question: Where does the archetypal image of the Grey alien come from?


Question: Can wizards create their own spells?


Question: Was Harry making a big mistake with his plan for Elder Wand?


Question: Do the Imperials know they are evil?


Question: Why did George Lucas set Star Wars in the past instead of the future?


Question: Is Thor the only Avenger who cant die?


Question: Does Katniss depict proper handling of a bow?


Question: Is the Dark Side of the Force more powerful?


Question: Story where scientist communicates with cities directly


Question: Who is Anakin Skywalkers father?


Question: Why does Leias accent change during A New Hope?


Question: What was the first Sci-Fi work to feature a spaceship?


Question: Why was Gandalf involved with the Dwarves quest to rob Smaug?


Question: Is there a Vulcan funeral blessing?


Question: Was Rorschachs Pagliacci joke a real joke?


Question: What plot points are missing in the Harry Potter movies that are in the novels?


Question: Why Cant R2-D2 Talk?


Question: Why isnt the system identifiable using only BB-8s map?


Question: Which wars are Star Wars?


Question: Was ST:VOY watered down?


Question: Is Luke Skywalker actually a Jedi?


Question: Why arent Muggles extinct?


Question: How many axes did Gimli bring on the quest of the Fellowship?


Question: Are Jedi required to abstain from all sexual relations, or only from the ones involving emotional attachments?


Question: Whats the story behind the Spock helmet?


Question: How could a raw, untrained Force user be so adept at using the Force?


Question: Why was Han Solo on Tatooine?


Question: Could the Enterprise beam a vampire into a house she didn’t have permission to enter?


Question: When and how does Vader learn that Luke is his son?


Question: Were the Smurfs the first to smurf their smurfs?


Question: Why Do Jedi Use One Lightsaber in Combat?


Question: Which seven kings does Saruman think Gandalf wants to control?


Question: Did Dumbledore consider the implications of leaving a baby on a doorstep overnight?


Question: Why didnt Yoda and Obi-Wan kill Darth Vader and the Emperor? Why wait for Skywalker?


Question: What is a year in Westeros?


Question: How is canonicity of derivative works determined for Star Wars?


Question: Why was Gandalf afraid of the Balrog of Morgoth?


Question: What is the reference Captain America understood?


Question: Tolkien calls Sauron Morgoths Greatest Servant - But does he ever really earn that with his actions?


Question: How do Star Trek viewscreens show perceivable depth?


Question: How well-known is the theology of Middle-earth, in Middle-earth?


Question: Is it true that The Doctor can only regenerate 12 times?


Question: Did Eru Ilúvatar trip Gollum?


Question: Why do castle gates in GoT open inwards?


Question: Why not let a dwarf carry the One Ring to Mount Doom, since their will cannot be dominated by the rings of power?


Question: Did Darth Vader wear the same suit for 20+ years?


Question: Does no one run in Star Trek?


Question: Is it possible to ruin one’s career by failing the Kobayashi Maru?


Question: Why was Darth Vader so careless?


Question: How is Shelobs name known?


Question: Why does everyone call Hagrid by his last name?


Question: How can Data lose a chess game?


Question: Is/was General Leia Organa expected to be in the next episodes (VIII and IX) of Star Wars?


Question: Why Does Samwise Gamgee Call Frodo Baggins Mr. Frodo?


Question: Why does Kylo Ren wear a mask?


Question: Who is / was the Lord of the Rings?


Question: Why is invisibility the power granted by the One Ring?


Question: Why do the people in MarvelVerse dislike X-Men more than other superheroes?


Question: Is there an actual army in 1984?


Question: Why do we hear Leias Theme during Kenobis death?


Question: Did Peter Jackson ever explain why he left out the Scouring of the Shire?


Question: Why is it that after 8,000 years, technology in Westeros has not evolved in the world of the Game of Thrones?


Question: Why does Zaphod Beeblebrox call Ford Prefect Ford when they meet on the Heart of Gold?


Question: Is there a term for the science fiction trope where a character lists two historical things and a future thing?


Question: Why didnt Harry feel the Cruciatus Curse at the end of Deathly Hallows?


Question: Why was Susan treated so unkindly?


Question: Why didnt Qui-Gon Jinn use his Jedi mind tricks to exchange his Republic credits?


Question: Boy transported to another planet where the being who owns the Earth lives


Question: Why does the paper in Battlestar Galactica have the corners cut off?


Question: How valuable are C-3PO and R2-D2?


Question: Why could Quirrell tolerate Harrys touch at the beginning of Philosophers Stone?


Question: Why werent the Three Rings for the Elven-kings destroyed as well?


Question: Why was Sirius ever convicted?


Question: Has an injured Flash ever used super-speed to walk on his hands?


Question: Which was the first novel set in universes where P=NP?


Question: Whats the best order to read HP Lovecrafts novels?


Question: Why did Lucas begin the episode numbering at IV?


Question: Why Was It Essential That Voldemort Kill Harry Potter?


Question: Where is the rest of Yodas species?


Question: Why didnt Frodo take a map with him?


Question: How come the Federation did not routinely use projectile weapons against the Borg?


Question: Story about humanity realizing they are in a simulation


Question: Why did Harry Potter intentionally lose the Resurrection Stone in the Forbidden Forest?


Question: Why didnt Saruman take Narya from Gandalf?


Question: How does Gandalf (or anyone) know how to destroy the Ring?


Question: Why does Millennium Falcon bank when turning in vacuum?


Question: Since when has Darth Vader had a sense of humor?


Question: Does Aragorn wear pants?


Question: Why were the Death Eaters so lenient during the fight at the Department of Mysteries?


Question: How do the Ninja Turtles get the money to pay for their pizza?


Question: Does Lwaxana Troi ever talk to herself (as the computer voice)?


Question: Why didnt the Order of the Phoenix assist in hunting Horcruxes?


Question: Why didn’t EVE recognize the little cockroach as a living organism?


Question: What kind of creature is Pac-Man?


Question: What is the logical reason for bullying Spock?


Question: How is Gandalf the White a significantly more powerful figure than Gandalf the Gray?


Question: Why couldnt the Jedi detect Senator Palpatine as having powers?


Question: How was the Chosen One meant to bring balance to the Force?


Question: Are there any programmers in Star Trek?


Question: Where is Hill Valley?


Question: Why would Shelob own Sauron?


Question: Why does Prof. Farnsworth run Planet Express?


Question: Why did Anakin lose against Obi-Wan in Episode 3 - Revenge of the Sith?


Question: Why isnt Captain America worthy of Mjolnir?


Question: Why didnt the Dursleys gladly ship Harry off to Hogwarts?


Question: Why was Newt Scamanders name on the Marauders Map when Fred and George gave it to Harry?


Question: Why Did Gringotts Pay Out for Harrys Firebolt?


Question: Where do teachers sleep at Hogwarts?


Question: In the Avengers movie, why is Hulks behaviour inconsistent?


Question: Why was Hermione always late when she used the Time Turner?


Question: Why arent there any sieges in Lord of The Rings?


Question: Were there science fiction stories written during the Middle Ages?


Question: Is this Beverly Crusher?


Question: In which episodes did the Enterprise boldly go where no one had gone before?


Question: In what order should Tolkiens writings on Middle-earth be read?


Question: Why was the Black Pearl so special?


Question: Why is Cersei commonly referred to as Cersei Lannister instead of Cersei Baratheon?


Question: Is there any proof that Jaime Lannister is actually a good swordsman?


Question: Was Voyager really significantly slower than the Enterprise-D?


Question: Why did the Fellowship not choose to pass the Misty Mountains further north or south?


Question: What is this green alien supposed to be on the American covers of the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy?


Question: Who is the narrator of Star Wars?


Question: From which Star Trek TNG episode/movie has this famous facepalm image been taken?


Question: Why didnt Harry Potter play as the king?


Question: What order should the Babylon 5 movies and series be watched in?


Question: What are Gandalfs powers?


Question: Why do the lightsaber moves of Luke Skywalker look so uncoordinated and crude compared to the prequels?


Question: Why Did the Machines Even Bother With a Matrix?


Question: If the Galactic Empire had over 25,000 Star Destroyers, why were only 27 at the Battle of Endor?


Question: Why didnt Dumbledore realise that Moody had been replaced?


Question: Does Deadpool know he is breaking the 4th wall?


Question: Was there ever any actual Spaceballs merchandise?


Question: Is there a hidden significance behind the fact Galadriel gave 3 hairs to Gimli instead of one?


Question: Why was the identity of the Half-Blood Prince important to the story?


Question: Why did Eddard Stark keep Catelyn in the dark?


Question: Why does an X-Wing have this name when there is no X in the Aurebesh alphabet?


Question: Harry Potter: Why 7?


Question: Why couldnt Harry or anybody else see Peter Pettigrew aka Scabbers on the Marauders Map when Lupin could?


Question: Are orcs and goblins really the same thing?


Question: Did J.K Rowling have the Tom Marvolo Riddle anagram set up from the start?


Question: Why does Darth Vader stop Boba Fett from shooting Chewie in The Empire Strikes Back?


Question: How does Cypher exit/enter the Matrix without an operator?


Question: Did Voldemort actually curse the job of Defense Against Dark Arts professor after being denied the position?


Question: Since Voldemort knew that Dumbledore did not kill Grindelwald, why did he think that killing Snape was necessary for him to wield the Elder Wand?


Question: The use of the word gun in The Hobbit


Question: What is Hermione Grangers ethnicity?


Question: What is the reason that lightsabers have different colors?


Question: Why doesnt Quark wear a headdress?


Question: Why hasnt Anakin Skywalkers Force Ghost advised Kylo Ren?


Question: Werent there originally going to be nine Star Wars films?


Question: Why specifically was Obi-Wan Kenobi the only hope of Princess Leia?


Question: In Star Trek why is warp speed the ultimate litmus test on galactic acceptance of a civilisation?


Question: Was Tolkien good at his day job?


Question: What was Saurons plan for a Middle-earth conquered and ruled by him?


Question: What does Gandalf intend to chat with Tom Bombadil about?


Question: What is the first reference to an internet of computers in science fiction?


Question: Are the crew of the Enterprise-D famous?


Question: Did Philip K. Dick watch Blade Runner before his death?


Question: Why didnt Gimli know Moria had fallen?


Question: Why do some Jedi disappear when they die while others dont?


Question: Exactly how secret was the reveal in The Empire Strikes Back?


Question: How can Ron know that Voldemort was in Slytherin if nobody knows his real identity?


Question: Why did Gollum ever take off the ring in the first place?


Question: Short story where human explorers accidentally blind an alien race


Question: Which are the Two Towers in The Lord of the Rings?


Question: Were there any canon examples of Harry being an innately powerful wizard?


Question: Why didnt Sauron guard Mount Doom?


Question: The Matrix: When Neo and Trinity shoot security/police are they actually killing real people?


Question: Why was Han Solo acting like he’s never seen Chewbacca’s bowcaster before?


Question: Why do zombies eat our brains?


Question: Does it Matter if Han Shot First?


Question: Will Ezras lightsaber revolutionize dueling?


Question: Who actually sent the assassin to kill Bran?


Question: Why didnt James love and sacrifice for Lily protect her?


Question: What happened to warp drives destroying the universe?


Question: Whats the official explanation for Harrys (and everyone elses) absence from muggle school?


Question: Why Does Gandalf Think Rohan Should Stand and Fight?


Question: What keeps a lightsaber from going on infinitely?


Question: Why did Luke use his left hand to shoot?


Question: Why do people risk death by joining Starfleet if not for money or preservation of their homes?


Question: Why did the Voyager Doctor have to scrub in?


Question: Time Travel story where an imprisoned psychopath kills people from his past?


Question: Movie with magical book showing events of any day in history, except missing days of the Gregorian calendar change


Question: Why was Thors quinjet password Point Break?


Question: Why did all the Ringbearers leave Middle-earth in the end?


Question: Why does C-3PO have a silver lower leg?


Question: Why, exactly, does kryptonite hurt Superman?


Question: Is Big Brother an actual person in the novel 1984?


Question: How did Sauron feed the armies of Mordor?


Question: Why was Thor worthy to lift Mjolnir?


Question: Does Data need to cut his hair?


Question: Why did Gilderoy try to mend Harrys arm?


Question: What makes the world so oblivious to Clark Kents secret?


Question: Did Hermione ever fix her parents memories?


Question: Who was The Phantom Menace?


Question: Can anyone explain the Star Trek astrography (i.e. quadrants)?


Question: Was the Eye of Sauron Saurons actual physical form?


Question: What is the Jokers real name?


Question: What is written on Darth Vaders Chest control panel?


Question: In Stargate, how can you have a point of origin with only one coordinate?


Question: Whats the purpose of the earpiece Agent Smith is wearing?


Question: What lies in Mordor besides Mount Doom and Barad-dur?


Question: Safety railings in the Star Wars universe


Question: What was the tallest structure built in Middle-earth?


Question: Sol Ⅲ = Earth: What is the origin of this planetary naming scheme?


Question: Why was Dawlish not fired as an Auror, given his incompetence?


Question: Why four lights?


Question: Why did Batman do so much better in his second fight with Bane?


Question: Is there an episode of Game of Thrones where nobody dies?


Question: Why is there an adult Dianoga living on a brand new Death Star?


Question: Why didnt Harry want to be placed in Slytherin?


Question: When Did George Lucas Make Up the Stuff About the Sith and Midichlorians?


Question: They ARE Klingons, and its a long story... Whats the story?


Question: Are Tolkiens orcs immortal?


Question: What evidence is there supporting an alternative parentage for Jon Snow?


Question: Did Luke play any significant role in “Return of the Jedi?”


Question: What language(s) were Yodas speech patterns based on?


Question: Star Wars Imperial Ships: Oversized?


Question: In Episode VI, what did the good guys really accomplish since the bad guys are back stronger in Episode VII?


Question: Why cant Transporter technology be used as a weapon?


Question: Why not encase the One Ring in solid metal?


Question: Why are there so few robots in Star Trek?


Question: Why was Hitchhikers Guide censored?


Question: Why is there no night shift in Monsters, Inc.?


Question: Is there an identifiable origin for the association of minotaurs with battle axes?


Question: What went down at the July 1974 Comic Art Con?


Question: Why couldnt Harry see Thestrals at the end of Goblet of Fire?


Question: Why didnt Elrond or Círdan take the ring from Isildur by force and destroy it?


Question: What was Shepherd Books past in Firefly?


Question: How do humans dominate the Federation in Star Trek?


Question: Why did Voldemort assume that no-one knew about Room of Hidden Things?


Question: Why does the Star Wars universe use such a primitive technology as data-tapes?


Question: Why did Sauron think that no one in possession of the One Ring would want to destroy it?


Question: Where does Gandalf Live?


Question: How do the Turtles get their pizza?


Question: Why did the Terminator need sunglasses?


Question: In Tolkiens opinion, does Tom Bombadil (and the concept of pacifism) actually hold any power?


Question: Does anyone know what this fantasy script is from?


Question: What did Godric Gryffindor have a sword for, anyway?


Question: Where did Rockets repair tool come from?


Question: What is the viewing order of the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica?


Question: What is the true origin of the orcs?


Question: Where did the Red Brick Road lead to?


Question: Did the Ring Bearers and Gimli die in Valinor?


Question: Why did Obi-Wan leave Vader on Mustafar?


Question: Why are there humans in the Star Wars Universe?


Question: Why didnt Sauron fight in the final battle?


Question: Why does Smaug have 4 legs in the 1st movie but only 2 legs in the 2nd?


Question: What are the rules and limits of Accio spell?


Question: Why arent there any fighter carriers in the Star Trek universe?


Question: Explanation of seasons in A Song of Ice and Fire


Question: What do the Death Stars do, other than destroying planets?


Question: Why did Moody suggest to Harry that he should consider becoming an Auror?


Question: Why did the One Ring betray Isildur?


Question: Why isnt the Memory Charm (Obliviate) an Unforgivable Curse?


Question: Why did Wood have Muggle golf balls?


Question: How did Weird Al Yankovic predict The Phantom Menace?


Question: How many episodes of Star Trek didnt happen?


Question: Why would Dumbledore say After all this time? to Snape?


Question: If Obi-Wan and Yoda were trying to keep Luke safe from Vader, why would they let him keep the Skywalker name?


Question: What happened to Yoda?


Question: Why are Starfleet bridges positioned so vulnerably?


Question: If Dumbledore is the most powerful wizard (allegedly), why would he work at a glorified boarding school? Is there a role with more responsibility?


Question: In The Matrix, why is Neo confusing left and right?


Question: Do the books ever say oliphaunts aren’t elephants?


Question: Does Sauron have any dialogue in any of the books?


Question: Who has been killed by a Terminator, a Predator, and a Xenomorph?


Question: How was construction of the Death Star(s) kept secret?


Question: When were female captains banned from Starfleet?


Question: Why was a young actor in age makeup cast in the Battlestar Galactica miniseries, rather than an older actor?


Question: Why didnt Nero visit his homeworld to warn of its destruction?


Question: Invisibility should cause blindness: how does hard sf cope?


Question: Why did Tony Stark keep the electromagnet in his chest?


Question: How Did Éowyn Slay the Witch King of Angmar if He Wasnt Alive?


Question: Would Smaug have actually followed and allied with Sauron had he lived on?


Question: Why was the Holdo manoeuvre not used earlier?


Question: Why was Spider-Man the only person to feel any physical sensation from this event in Infinity War?


Question: Why is killing someone using the Avada Kedavra spell considered worse or different than killing him with any other means?


Question: When Jedi lose parts of their body, does their midi-chlorian count and strength in the Force diminish?


Question: Was the rescue in Episode 6 Beyond the Wall achieved in a plausible time?


Question: Why didnt they make the dinosaurs all male?


Question: In Star Trek, why do Federation / Starfleet ships always seem to delay returning fire until its almost too late?


Question: Why exactly do the Death Eaters serve Lord Voldemort?


Question: What was Starbuck’s role?


Question: Is anyone else not buying the Buggers story?


Question: Why does Gollum calling the ring his own not alert Sauron?


Question: Was there ever a situation where a proposal from Worf was accepted?


Question: Why would Vulcans be vegetarian in an era with replicators?


Question: How does gravity work on Serenity?


Question: Short story about Neurosurgeon uses nanobots to cure patients, reprograms ex-wife to fall back in love with him


Question: How did the Death Star move?


Question: How did Harry become a Horcrux?


Question: What happened to Fawkes?


Question: Who created the first Transformer?


Question: Why did Palpatine care about Anakin Skywalker in the Prequels given Palpatines pretty good Force Vision?


Question: Why did Peter Quill wait 26 years to open his mothers gift?


Question: Was the mythology in Moana based on an established myth?


Question: What are those sticks on Jyn Ersos back?


Question: Did the robot that saved Spooners life in I, Robot break the 2nd law of robotics?


Question: Why was Dolores Umbridge not arrested after the end of Harrys fifth year?


Question: Why is The Wall so tall in Game of Thrones?


Question: Why do Hogwarts teachers have such strange names?


Question: Why does Battle School train kids in physical combat when its irrelevant to the ultimate goal?


Question: Why dont Wizards use wrist straps to protect against disarming charms?


Question: Are the mountains surrounding Mordor natural?


Question: How did J.R.R. Tolkien learn about the events of his books? (In-Universe)


Question: Why didnt Obi-Wan remember R2-D2 and C-3PO in A New Hope?


Question: Is there a story behind the misquote, Luke, I am your father?


Question: Why did Sméagol turn into a creature when addicted to the ring, but not Bilbo Baggins?


Question: What order should I be reading the Discworld books in?


Question: What episodes of Doctor Who should I watch first?


Question: Does Hogwarts teach non magical classes?


Question: What did Darth Vader mean by “There’ll be no one to stop us this time.” Who had “stopped” Vader—or the Empire—previously?


Question: Why did Peter Parker work as a poor photographer given that he was a top science student who could earn much more in Silicon Valley?


Question: Why does the Batmobile have a NO STEP sign?


Question: Out of Universe, was Vader always planned to be Lukes father?


Question: Why was the Triwizard cup portkey in Goblet of Fire two-way?


Question: What color is smurf blood?


Question: Would Gollum qualify, as a Ringbearer, to go to the Undying Lands?


Question: Whats the big deal about the Nazgûl losing their horses?


Question: Why do less-bright students end up in Slytherin?


Question: Why was the ...philosophers stone retitled to ... the sorcerers stone for the US Market?


Question: Was Palpatine an effective ruler?


Question: What is the largest (engineered) physical object dreamed of in science fiction?


Question: Why have most Superhero movies ditched the Secret Identity?


Question: Are Pokemon farmed and eaten?


Question: Why did the Nazgul start on horseback?

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Question: Can you tell my robot to kill itself? (Three Laws)


Question: Who or what inspired the character Geordi La Forge?


Question: Man serves a sentence for the murder he will be allowed to commit in the future


Question: If the Borg assimilate a planet of idiots, does the Collective become dumber?


Question: Why did they name the movie Blade Runner?


Question: Is Tolkiens Middle-earth in our Universe?


Question: What is the benefit of an AT-AT walker over a conventional tank?


Question: Why is Sonic so fast?


Question: Did the trio (and others) go back to finish at Hogwarts?


Question: Why did Red Squadron give their call signs in random order?


Question: At what time can you start feeding Mogwai?


Question: Why didnt Molly Weasley remember the platform number?


Question: Why did Mark Hamill want everyone to “flip the bird” in tribute to Carrie Fisher?


Question: What prevents Asimovs robots from locking all humans in padded cells for the humans protection?


Question: What was the Watcher in the water?


Question: Why does Superman wear his underwear outside his pants?


Question: Why didnt Gandalf and Elrond equip the Fellowship (especially hobbits) better?


Question: How was Spider-Man persuaded to join the side he did?


Question: Is Vader sincere with Luke in ESB?

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Question: Were McCoys medical instruments Swedish salt shakers?


Question: Has there ever been a good Sith?


Question: In the Aliens movie, what do the Xenomorphs eat?


Question: Why didnt Vader let Luke kill the Emperor, or even kill him himself?


Question: How could Fred and George have figured the exact password to the Marauders map?


Question: Why was Ron Weasley permitted to bring a rat to Hogwarts?


Question: So what was the answer to Varys riddle?


Question: What is Deanna Trois accent?

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Question: Was the Sorcerers (Philosophers) Stone really that well protected?


Question: Why didnt Hermione get an Outstanding in her Defence Against the Dark Arts O.W.L.?


Question: Do the villains know Batman has no superpowers?


Question: Who is now the Lord of Casterly Rock?


Question: Is any reason given for the low sea level?


Question: What was Gandalfs plan for getting the Ring to Mt. Doom?


Question: How did they have time to build Balin a tomb?


Question: Whats the worst thing anyone could do in a fast-food restaurant?


Question: Does Pinocchios nose grow only when he knows he is lying?


Question: Were wizards initially intended to be much more common?


Question: Did Dumbledore lie to Harry about how long he had James Potters invisibility cloak when he was examining it? If so, why?


Question: Exactly when did Captain Picard perform his trick on Moriarty in Ship in a Bottle?


Question: What is this painting on the Enterprise showing?


Question: If a Jedi knight were frozen in carbonite, would they be able to use their Force powers?


Question: How could Count Dooku lose against Anakin Skywalker in a lightsaber battle?


Question: What happened to the Hobbits and the Dwarves after the Elves left?


Question: Why Did Sidious Tell Vader Who Luke Was?


Question: Did Darth Sidious and Vader ever discover how to cheat death?


Question: Why was the riddle on the way to Moria written in Elvish?


Question: Why werent Fred and George Weasley Placed in Ravenclaw?


Question: Why do Tolkiens wizards look Human, and not Elven?


Question: During the war of the ring did Sauron or Saruman actually win any major battles?


Question: Why are energy weapons seen as more acceptable in childrens shows than guns that fire bullets?


Question: Why didnt anyone stop Luke from leaving the second Death Star?


Question: How does Phineas put his shirt on?


Question: Is Jango Fett inept?


Question: How did Molly Weasley make sauce out of nothing if Gamps Law states that this is impossible?


Question: Nude time travel in Terminator Universe


Question: What is the architecture of the Floo Network?


Question: Book in which the mountain in the distance was a hole in the flat world


Question: Does the death penalty exist in comics?


Question: Why arent alien planets as varied in climate as the Earth?


Question: What research was being performed on Pinky and the Brain?


Question: What really happened to Voldemorts nose?


Question: How does Captain Americas shield work?


Question: When will copyright restrictions expire on The Lord of the Rings?


Question: Why didnt Voldemort suspect Snape as a double agent during Philosophers Stone?


Question: Was Vger responsible for the creation of the Borg?


Question: Why Does Vader say “No disintegrations…” to Boba Fett in particular?


Question: How does Superman shave?


Question: Why didnt Gandalf just fight Smaug directly?


Question: Why do the ellipses in the Star Wars opening crawl have four dots?


Question: Why do the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles wear masks?


Question: How is the Starkiller Base supposed to work more than one time, given how it draws its power?


Question: Why did Stormtroopers leave their stations to watch lightsaber duel between Vader and Kenobi?


Question: Why was this character made Grand Maester?


Question: Was Luke in “Return of the Jedi” really “better” than Obi Wan in “Revenge of the Sith?”


Question: Is Joss Whedons Firefly based on the Traveller RPG he played?


Question: Why isnt there ever any mention of the Americas in Harry Potter?


Question: Why does C-3PO talk to R2-D2 in English?


Question: What is on Steve Rogers list of things to watch?


Question: Did Tolkien create any characters based on people he knew?


Question: Elvish tattoo - can it be translated into English?


Question: Why does Watney’s notebook in The Martian have four holes?


Question: Who was the fifth army in The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies movie?


Question: What is the recommended viewing order for young first-timers to watch Star Trek TV episodes and movies?


Question: What is this man doing with a Starfleet mini-skirt?


Question: What do wizard children do before attending Hogwarts?


Question: Did Darth Vader ever talk to R2-D2 again?


Question: Are there other governments in The Hunger Games world?


Question: Why was the Triwizard Cup used as the portkey?


Question: Why is Belgium the rudest word in Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy?


Question: Why were the Monsters, Inc. monsters told that touching kids would kill them?


Question: Why didnt a French actor play Captain Picard? What was the reaction to this on the part of the French?


Question: Why does a lightsaber turn off when a Jedi dies or drops it?


Question: What term is being referred to with reflected-sound-of-underground-spirits?


Question: Have the writers and actors of Game Of Thrones responded to its poor reception?


Question: Why do blaster bolts move slower than the speed of light?


Question: Has there ever been an instance in Star Trek where someone beamed into a solid object?


Question: Why did the Minister of Magic execute Dumbledores will?


Question: Could Harry ruin the Regeneration potion by willingly giving blood?


Question: Identify a movie in which aliens believed a sci-fi TV show to be true documentary


Question: In which Deadpool comic does he kill over liking Star Wars prequels?


Question: Why was a hobbit the most unlikely creature imaginable to pick up The One Ring?


Question: Does each season of Game of Thrones roughly equal a book?


Question: Who was The Chosen One: Luke or Anakin?


Question: After Star Trek: The Next Generation, can I skip to Voyager without watching Deep Space Nine and not get spoiled?


Question: Were there ever any good Orcs?


Question: How do the Incredible Hulks pants stay on but not his shirt?


Question: Where did King Arthur get his sword, Excalibur?


Question: Is Agent Smith a bug in the Matrix or a virus?


Question: What was the origin of the meme where Batman slaps Robin?


Question: Why did Harry Potter get a bedroom?


Question: Was Gandalf meant to confront the Balrog?


Question: Why is the clone army so...small?


Question: What does the blue pill in The Matrix actually do?


Question: Do any Harry Potter characters turn from good to evil?


Question: Are there any spells that a wizard/witch can cast without a wand in the Harry Potter universe?


Question: Why didnt Yoda or Obi-Wan tell Luke the truth about his father?


Question: What would have happened if the Balrog of Moria had taken possession of The One Ring?


Question: Which Sci-fi universe uses the most forms of FTL (Faster Than Light)?


Question: In Orwells 1984, why does the book even exist?


Question: If there are universal translators, why are some words/phrases not translated?


Question: Has the autodestruct sequence ever not been aborted on a Starfleet vessel?


Question: Why was only one person used as the template for the Clone Army?


Question: Do the Borg not wonder why everybody hates them?


Question: Is this a laptop in the Weasleys house?


Question: Why didnt the IF want Peter Wiggin?


Question: Are the Ferengi racially discriminated against by members of the Federation?


Question: Was the casting of Alan Rickman as Snape based on the full knowledge of the future of that character?


Question: How does the Doctor know how old he is?


Question: Who was the old man at the beginning of The Force Awakens?


Question: Why did Luke Skywalker call Obi-Wan Ben?


Question: Why didn’t Voyager fly to the end of the Bajoran wormhole in the Gamma Quadrant?


Question: Is there evidence to suggest that Supreme Leader Snoke is Darth Plagueis?


Question: How to kill Wolverine?


Question: Why is Leia a princess?


Question: How old should you be when you begin Jedi training?


Question: How did Voldemort get his wand back?


Question: Why is Wednesday Addams named ... Wednesday?


Question: When did Obi-Wan Kenobi learn that Anakin was dead?


Question: Why would Arya reveal her fighting ability?


Question: Can the Doctor be female?


Question: Why hasnt Captain America been promoted?


Question: What does Sauron need with mithril?


Question: Is there a passage in Lord of the Rings told from the perspective of an orc?


Question: Are Stormtroopers paid or rewarded in any way for their service?


Question: Why doesnt anyone run a DNA test on Batmans blood?


Question: Has Snape ever given points to Gryffindor?


Question: Why dont the students of Hogwarts write with ballpoint pens?


Question: What was the purpose of having Zion?


Question: How could Harry and Ron bypass Hogwarts security in a flying Ford Anglia?


Question: How did Faramir know that Aragorn was the King in the Houses of Healing?


Question: Does any man ever cross his arms?


Question: Is the Star Trek (2009) movie considered canon?


Question: Did Tolkien popularize the generic description of a wizard?


Question: Are werewolves in the Forbidden Forest consistent with later explanations on werewolves?


Question: Where did the concept of a (fantasy-style) dungeon originate?


Question: Why was Crusher replaced with Pulaski who was replaced by Crusher?


Question: What was the intended ending of Monty Python and the Holy Grail?


Question: How do people understand astromech droids?


Question: Why did the Trade Federation blockade Naboo?


Question: When Frodo offers her the ring, is Galadriel really tempted, or just making a point?


Question: Why did it seem like only Voldemort and Snape could fly?


Question: Why did the Jedi serve a corrupt Republic?


Question: Why didnt the Marauders Map show Mad Eye Moody hidden in the trunk?


Question: How did first years obtain wands during Harrys 7th year?


Question: Why do starships fall when they blow up?


Question: Is the humanoid appearance of most alien species in the Star Trek universe ever canonically addressed?


Question: Why do the Rohirrim apparently find the H-word offensive?


Question: Why did other houses not demand this?


Question: Has Galactus ever been depicted as anything other than a humanoid?


Question: Was Agent Smith created by the Oracle and if so, with what purpose?


Question: Are there any known Sith from Yodas species?


Question: Why did Obi-Wan use his lightsaber in the Mos Eisley Cantina?


Question: Why does Captain America need to exercise?


Question: Does the Rule of Two Serve any Actual Purpose?


Question: Why didnt the Rebel Alliance (or the Empire) build YT-1300 light freighters with the same specs as the Millennium Falcon for space combat?


Question: If being unseated by a bludger is a common occurrence, why did everyone freak out about Harry falling off of his broom?


Question: Who is this character on the Star Wars: A New Hope poster?


Question: Were the Moon landings faked in Interstellar?


Question: Why did the Dwarves build Erebor with wide hallways big enough for dragons to fit in?


Question: Why is the stardate explicitly mentioned when creating a new Captains log?


Question: Is the Iron Throne in the show faithful to the books?


Question: Why do Klingons use cloaking devices?


Question: Do all Far Side cartoons take place in the same universe?


Question: Why did OBrien start out as a transporter chief in TNG?


Question: Were there any jokes in the Lord of the Rings?


Question: Firefly scenes with Han Solo in the background


Question: Is Daenerys Targaryen immune to fire?


Question: Do Non-Jedi (and Non-Sith) Use Lightsabers?


Question: How many different Enterprises were there?


Question: Why didnt the machine kill Neo after he was ejected?


Question: Why would the Terminator ask for a weapon that surely only exists in the distant future?


Question: Why didnt Voldemort kill Snape with Avada Kedavra?


Question: Why didnt Snape just kill Voldemort to buy more time while the latter was recuperating as a Horcrux?


Question: Why wasnt James Potter his own Secret Keeper?


Question: Why does Arthur Dent need to bring a towel with him in the film version of Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy?


Question: How did Darth Vader know the rebel base was on Hoth?


Question: What are some examples of Lovecrafts racism in his published short stories?


Question: Why does Binary exist?


Question: Why did he call himself The Mule?


Question: Can the Delorean meet its speed requirement without moving?


Question: Did Ducktales actually ever rewrite history?


Question: Is Stan Lee playing the Watcher in all his cameos?


Question: What happened to Winston Smith at the end of George Orwell’s “1984?”


Question: How well does Shadow of Mordor fit into Middle-earth canon?


Question: Could Tom Bombadil have defeated Sauron?


Question: How was Dumbledore able to defeat Grindelwald, since Grindelwald had the Elder Wand?


Question: Do Lord of the Rings or The Silmarillion pass the Bechdel test?


Question: Is Tony Stark an atheist?


Question: Why are the names Sauron and Saruman so similar?


Question: Are there any bad elves in the Lord of the Rings universe?


Question: Why do the Jedi say May the Force be with you?


Question: Why is Robin Hood French in Shrek?


Question: Why did Voldemort kill Lily Potter instead of stunning her?


Question: Why dont elves have more babies?


Question: Asimovs story where a mans speech contains no information


Question: Who gets Muggle-born students onto Platform 9 3/4?


Question: Do lightsaber blades/blaster bolts cast shadows?


Question: What effect would the One Ring have on other people?


Question: Why does Sauron not permit his followers to use his name?


Question: If the galaxy far far away is really so big, how come it seems so small in the movies?


Question: Which Asimov story has malevolent 3-law AI?


Question: Do Morpheus and his crew kill potential Ones?


Question: How large was Khazad-dûm?


Question: Is there any relevance to Thor getting his hair cut other than comedic value?


Question: Why do the Agents bother trying to get the Zion mainframe codes?


Question: How does one ride a broom in Harry Potter films?


Question: Were there any democracies in Middle-earth?


Question: Why was Mal so quick to drop Bester in favour of Kaylee?


Question: Why was there a pit in the Emperors chamber on Death Star?


Question: Why was the Balrog beneath Moria


Question: Short story read ~25 year ago where changing persons name prevents a war


Question: Trying to identify I will measure the dust story


Question: A man takes riskier and riskier jobs (involving a transportation ring) for more money


Question: Why does Tywin correct Arya on usage of mLord and my Lord?


Question: Why is Lando wearing Hans clothes?


Question: Asimov - Start with Foundation or Robots


Question: If Galadriel had claimed the One Ring, would Sauron have become her servant, or would have Galadriel become his servant?


Question: Why did the Borg name Locutus?


Question: How can every Cubone be wearing its dead mothers skull?


Question: Were all titans as powerful as Thanos?


Question: Why did Tyrion visit the Wall?


Question: Why are the colors reversed between some blasters and lightsabers of the Republic/Rebels and Empire?


Question: Which button activates Skywalkers lightsaber, and why is it inconsistent?


Question: Is Quidditch an inherently flawed sport?


Question: Why did Dumbledore hire Lockhart?


Question: Was the Millennium Falcon a one-off or was it mass produced?


Question: The use of Darth as Vaders name, not title, in Star Wars


Question: Kessel Run in 12 parsecs: screenplay error, or part of the movie?


Question: When did Darth Vader get his red lightsaber?


Question: What flaw in the Matrix was Neo supposed to correct?


Question: How did Hagrid and Dumbledore know the Potters had been killed?


Question: Why is the Star Wars universe not a post-scarcity economy?


Question: Is Palpatines identity a spoiler?


Question: Why was Marty present in his jump to 2015 in Back to the Future 2?


Question: Did Saruman know about the Ents?


Question: Soviet statistician deduces the existence of parasites feeding on the human race


Question: Why wouldnt Luke use his lightsaber to cut the feet off the Imperial Walker?


Question: What characters in Game of Thrones have been recast?


Question: Has any Star Trek character appeared in all three division uniform colors?


Question: Why Was Obi Wan So Eager to Train Luke as a Jedi?


Question: How could rebels trust R2-D2?


Question: Does Ron Weasley successfully cast a spell on camera in books 2 through 6?


Question: Are there any more races in Middle-earth?


Question: Was anyone other than Edwards actually being considered for admission to the Men in Black?


Question: Did Luke accomplish anything by going to Cloud City?


Question: Has the phrase Star Trek ever been used in Star Trek?


Question: How do we know that the First Doctor was indeed the first?


Question: Toilets in the Star Wars galaxy


Question: How does one leave platform nine and three-quarters?


Question: When did pure-historical Doctor Who go out of fashion?


Question: What story does C.S. Lewis acknowledge in the preface to The Great Divorce?


Question: Was Gimli the last of his race?


Question: Why Couldnt a Time Turner Have been Used to Stop Voldemort?


Question: Why didnt Sauron find Bilbo when he put on the ring like Frodo?


Question: Why did Voldemort need to drink Unicorn blood?


Question: Is James Doohan’s missing finger ever noticeable in Star Trek?


Question: Why didnt Luke become disfigured when he was electrocuted by the Emperor?


Question: Why does Hermione say she hadnt used a memory charm before?


Question: Why doesnt either side in the Wizarding War use Felix Felicis?


Question: Why does Tony Stark not like being handed things?


Question: Why didnt Chewbacca get a medal after the battle of Yavin?


Question: Why did Neo even have to fight?


Question: Was the thermal exhaust port on the Death Star really a design flaw?


Question: Who is the eponymous Jedi in Return of the Jedi?


Question: Were parts of Harry Potter inspired by James and the Giant Peach?


Question: Can Superman get drunk?


Question: Why didnt Hermione use the Time-Turner to sleep more?


Question: How does Malfoy know about helicopters?


Question: Why did R2-D2 not fly in Return of the Jedi?


Question: Why are there no Imperial KX-series Security Droids in the original trilogy?


Question: In Star Trek TNG, why does everyone have plants at the head of their beds?


Question: Why did the villain in the first Men in Black movie care about Earths Cockroaches?


Question: Why doesnt Harry live with the Weasleys?


Question: Why did the best potions master have greasy hair?


Question: What exactly is a Hadouken?


Question: Why isnt everyone flabbergasted about Brans gift?


Question: Why do X-wings change wing configuration?


Question: What was the deal Lando made with Darth Vader?


Question: How are Stormtroopers uniquely identified in the field?


Question: Why does Hermione love Arithmancy so much?


Question: Whats the pyramid joke?


Question: After Gandalf kills the Balrog of Moria, do any more Balrogs remain in Middle-earth?


Question: Is Sam Gamgee an orphan?


Question: How was Lukes prosthetic hand in Episode V filmed?


Question: Where are Draxs nipples?


Question: What is the Positronic brain coined by Asimov?


Question: What do they do with all the plates and cups in Star Trek?


Question: What made R2-D2 reactivate in “The Force Awakens?”


Question: Is C-3PO a slave?


Question: Does Red Skull die at the end of Captain America?


Question: Why isnt Obi-Wans ghost young?


Question: Why did Deanna Troi keep wearing a Starfleet uniform after Chain of Command?


Question: When did the red shirt careers change to yellow shirts in Star Trek and why?


Question: Why didnt Aragorn keep going with the army of the dead?


Question: Who Erased Kamino from the Jedi-Archives?


Question: Why did the Rebels have to fly along the Death Star trench?


Question: Do students wear muggle clothing while not in classes at Hogwarts (like they do in the films)?


Question: In Dune, was the Golden Path really necessary?


Question: Does the intro sequence to the Game of Thrones TV series have any meaning?


Question: Why didnt Gandalf know what the Palantir was?


Question: Why is The Wall still manned?


Question: Why dont wizards rob muggle banks to become rich?


Question: Why didnt Yoda have any children to take care of him during his last days given that he lived up to 900 years old?


Question: Why did Harry tell Snapes secret to everyone?


Question: Why does Yoda mourn the Jedi after Order 66 is executed?


Question: Whos older: Treebeard or Tom Bombadil?


Question: Why was the battle set up *outside* Winterfell?


Question: Why does Quidditch allow faster brooms?


Question: Was there a Biggs Darklighter scene on Tatooine in A New Hope?


Question: What was the value of the Shire and everything in it?


Question: Who are the Avengers avenging?


Question: A Book where an Animal is advertising itself to be eaten


Question: Why does Seven of Nine pronounce Futile differently than Locutus?


Question: Why would the elves help destroy the One Ring?


Question: Why does Data have to use a computer in Star Trek?


Question: What is the point of evasive maneuvers in Star Trek?


Question: What exactly about Aunt Petunia is More than meets the eye?


Question: A cynical demon writing annotations into the book for puny human readers


Question: Looking for a really old novel where the people are geometric figures


Question: In which order should I start watching Star Trek?


Question: In what order should I watch the various Stargate TV Series?


Question: Whats the origin of Picards signature phrase, make it so?


Question: Are the Weeping Angels Timelords


Question: What did Madam Hooch do all day?


Question: How did Voyager replace its photon torpedoes?


Question: How do we know they were called Ewoks?


Question: Can the Force be used to fly?


Question: How did Dumbledore block the Avada Kedavra spell?


Question: Is the Han/Leia vs Luke/Yoda timeline in The Empire Strikes Back broken?


Question: Who was the student that previously brewed a potion of sufficient quality to claim the Felix Felicis?


Question: How did Jabba become such a powerful crime lord?


Question: How does Elsa resolve the practical problems of living in an ice palace?


Question: Has anyone else in the Star Wars universe ever run out of fuel?


Question: Why was Darth Vader given a downgraded version of General Grievouss mechanics?


Question: Could the Sorting Hat Have Told Dumbledore That Harry Was a Horcrux?


Question: Why do people say that Peter Jackson can not make LOTR/Hobbit sequels?


Question: Why didnt Voldemort know what Grindelwald looked like?


Question: If the Navi instantly recognize the Avatars as Sky People, what is the point of having them?


Question: How much does Commander Data weigh?


Question: The Moriarty Sentience Problem - A.K.A. Why isnt the Enterprise computer considered sentient?


Question: Whats in Naboos core, liquid water or plasma?


Question: Was Jumanji intended to be a co-op game?


Question: What did Aragorn mean when he warned Gandalf about entering Moria?


Question: Was Picard speaking French and being translated the entire time?


Question: Did Data murder Lore?


Question: How much would a ticket to Jurassic World cost?


Question: Did the writers of Wonder Woman have some kind of fetish for bondage, in the early comics?


Question: Did Sauron survive?


Question: Why not continue to prevent murders?


Question: Do you remember the memories that youve placed in a pensieve?


Question: Is it ever explained where Elsa got her powers?


Question: Why did Frodo start his adventure 17 years after he inherited the One Ring?


Question: Is Magnetos power magnetism or can he manipulate all metals?


Question: How did the black liquid work in Prometheus?


Question: What did Smaug eat for 60 years?


Question: Who is the most powerful user of the Force?


Question: Do the Q fear the Borg?


Question: Why does Hermione dislike Professor Trelawney from the start?


Question: Was Gollum always a hobbit?


Question: Whats the name of the galaxy far, far away?


Question: Why does Yoda speak the way he does?


Question: Why didn’t they just take the ring to Valinor?


Question: Treebeard: I always like going South, somehow it feels like going downhill. - Is it really?


Question: Why does Gandalf show such reverence for Galadriel and Elrond?


Question: Why do consoles explode in Star Trek?


Question: Why did Captain Needa apologize to Darth Vader?


Question: Why does everyone assume that the Architect was telling the truth about there being previous Ones?


Question: Was Sauron aware of what Gandalf was?


Question: Are Hogwarts teachers allowed to hit students?


Question: In Star Wars: A New Hope, why was one officer dressed in white?


Question: Why was Gandalf so concerned for Gollums well-being?


Question: Did Vader ever learn that Sidious controlled both sides in the Clone Wars?


Question: How does Asimovs second law deal with contradictory orders from different people?


Question: Why didnt Harry try harder to learn magic?


Question: What are the revisions in the (Revised Edition) of The Hobbit?


Question: Roughly how large is the population of Sandworms on Dune?


Question: What was the first story to be set in the future?


Question: Was the original Star Wars film originally called The Star Wars?


Question: Why arent we all Borg?


Question: Why did the stormtroopers care about hiding the fact that they killed the Jawas?


Question: Was Tolkien the first to invent languages purely for fictional works?


Question: How many Ents were at the Entmoot?


Question: Does Thor know that Thursday is named after him?


Question: Where did the Wizarding World think Harry was?


Question: Spaceship from a film or show that is semi circular in shape with a section jutting out of the middle


Question: Significance of the origami Deckard found in Blade Runner


Question: Do any clones refuse Order 66?


Question: Is it possible that Mace Windu survived his encounter with Sidious?


Question: What is the symbolism of the colors assigned to Istari wizards?


Question: Who was the little girl in the matrix and why was she so important?


Question: How did Vader saving Luke turn him to the good side?


Question: Why did Tony Stark build arc reactors into his extra Iron Man suits?


Question: Wasnt Harrys father just like Draco?


Question: How did the AT-ATs get to the surface of Hoth?


Question: Was Elrond, in Tolkiens opinion, more inherently powerful than Galadriel?


Question: Who or what is the oldest sentient being in Tolkiens lore?


Question: Why didnt Tom Riddle kill Harry Potter in Chamber of Secrets?


Question: Why arent there any main Federation battleships in the Star Trek universe?


Question: Did Sauron give any care to Saruman or was he just a pawn?


Question: How did Paul Atreides Differ From the Intended Kwisatz Haderach?


Question: How does Stark Enterprises maintain its cashflow?


Question: What order should the Chronicles of Narnia books be read in?


Question: Why did Gandalf not return to help Frodo and Sam?


Question: Which of Dumbledores abilities make him the greatest wizard of the age?


Question: What form would a boggart take for Snape?


Question: Did Harry Potter ever get on a Famous Witches and Wizards card?


Question: Why does the Trade Federation become so alarmed upon learning the ambassadors are Jedi Knights?


Question: Are any Harry Potter characters completely redeemed?


Question: Was it Dumbledores charm or Lilys that protected Harry all those years?


Question: Did Balrogs have their own language?


Question: How is it believable that Euron could so easily pull off this ambush?


Question: How does Ant-Man pick up a drop of water?


Question: Have there ever been 25 or more stars on Wonder Womans panties?


Question: Why isnt the religion of Rhllor, The Lord of Light, dominant?


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


Question: What is my guy syndrome and how do I handle it?


Question: Managing a Medieval Low Orbit Ion Cannon


Question: Without a magic item economy, what is gold for?


Question: Dealing with difficult male players, when youre a new female player?


Question: How does rolling two d20 and taking the higher affect the average outcome?


Question: Im at a loss with “Dungeons and Dragons.” How does one play it, anyway?


Question: Player claims their wizard character knows everything (from books). Solutions?


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


Question: What are the primary differences between the rules of D&D 3.5 and Pathfinder?


Question: How to let my players fail their rolls intentionally, but covertly?


Question: Whats the greatest number of hands I can have to annoy my mother-in-law with?


Question: How to deal with players who like to use the local authorities to solve their problems


Question: How can DMs effectively telegraph specific dangers in D&D?


Question: Players skipping side quests just to have a laugh at the DM


Question: What is the source of the spells do only what they say they do rules interpretation principle?


Question: How do you help players not focus on the rules?


Question: Is there a maximum attainable beard thickness?


Question: Who created the idea of Experience Points?


Question: Can I begin roleplaying if Im visually impaired?


Question: Can you drink a potion one-handed underwater?


Question: Betrayed by my GM; how can I respond?


Question: How to stop players from making the game X-rated


Question: What can I do when I accidentally gave out an overpowered item?


Question: Where can I find other RPG players?


Question: Are peoples competencies really as flat in D&D 5e as its math suggests?


Question: New girl gamer in our D&D group is causing weird tension - what to do?


Question: What are the big differences among the D&D editions?


Question: Whats the point of long, empty hallways in dungeons?


Question: Evil Campaigns: How to explain the difference between being evil and being a jerk?


Question: As a man, how can I roleplay a woman better?


Question: PC ate a necklace of fireballs bead. How dead should they be?


Question: Why would I ever cast True Strike?


Question: What is a session 0?


Question: Given powerful low-level Clerical healing, how can sick, crippled or otherwise unhealthy people exist?


Question: As a player, I am approaching a situation where My Guy syndrome seems inevitable and almost appropriate. What can I do to soften any problems?


Question: How to prevent metagaming induced by trying to not metagame?


Question: Why is the D&D gorgon a metal bull?


Question: How to deal with player MacGyver-ism?


Question: What tools are useful to organize a GMs campaign notes?


Question: How can we handle firing our DM?


Question: Can a snake be prone?


Question: Is there a legal way to get D&D 5e core rulebook PDFs?


Question: How should a GM deal with standing orders?


Question: I failed to open a lock. Now what?


Question: As a player with ADHD, how do I avoid disrupting the game?


Question: Dealing with (supposedly) in-character bullying


Question: How can I test whether a die is fair?


Question: When should I fudge dice rolls?


Question: Is there a limit to Rule 0?


Question: Why are psionics controversial?


Question: How can I make my PCs flee?


Question: How many people does it take to steal a Star Destroyer?


Question: Why does everyone carry a 10 pole?


Question: What is E6? Why would I use it?


Question: What do you do when your players guess your plots?


Question: What are the most and least-resisted damage types?


Question: What do the terms lines and veils mean?


Question: How do I play a paladin without being a stick in the mud?


Question: Why does “dungeon” mean the places adventurers go to kill stuff?


Question: How do I not cheapen death, while also respecting my players time?


Question: 3d6 vs a d20: What is the effect of a different probability curve?


Question: What are the playable D&D races in 5e, and where can I find them?


Question: How has D&Ds guidance to DMs on when to extrapolate from written rules and when to improvise changed over time?


Question: Where do adventurers keep all their stuff?


Question: Can you multiclass the same class twice for different class features?


Question: How do I handle my players killing things by catapulting a folding boat?


Question: As a girl, how can I voice male characters effectively?


Question: Is there a real use for the Medicine skill?


Question: How do I roleplay a character more intelligent than I am?


Question: Did I overstep my power as DM?


Question: How do I communicate to my players that a door is, for the time being, absolutely locked to them?


Question: Total Party Kill - What do I do as a GM?


Question: How do I keep the game moving without undermining player agency?


Question: Rolling a D10 (0-9) for hitpoints. What do I get with a zero?


Question: Why do Crawfords tweets seem to be treated on par with the actual rules?


Question: How should a GM deal with sexuality in an RPG?


Question: Do Cantrips use your character level or class level?


Question: Why is burying yourself not such a great plan?


Question: Player may be manipulating die rolls, but Im uncertain. How do I approach the situation?


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


Question: What exactly is a murder hobo?


Question: What happens when an Immovable Rod is activated while in a vehicle?


Question: What is Pathfinders relationship to D&D?


Question: Should I warn my players when theyre about to do something stupid?


Question: What is the Oberoni Fallacy?


Question: What can I do to paper to make it look aged?


Question: How to ask nicely in Dungeon World


Question: My group member is displaying disturbing behavior, what do I do?


Question: Does this character concept involving never taking a long rest and converting spell slots to sorcery points (aka coffeelock) violate RAW?


Question: How much is a Gold Piece really worth?


Question: Is the Moonbeam spell amazing, or are we doing it wrong?


Question: How to stop a player constantly using Detect Magic/Evil?


Question: A player always wants to recruit NPCs into the party. How do I handle this?


Question: My PCs have a plan that will get them all killed; how and why should I save them?


Question: What does upper-case-A-Attack action vs. lower-case-a-attack mean?


Question: Can you choose to fail a saving throw?


Question: How should a DM resolve a smooth-talking player with a weak Charisma score PC?


Question: Why does dandwiki have a poor reputation?


Question: How can I stop myself from micromanaging other PCs actions?


Question: Who can use magic scrolls?


Question: Is saying Your PC wouldnt do that to a player denying their agency?


Question: D&D 5e and Theatre of the Mind in combat


Question: How can a GM quickly create interesting, engaging NPCs?


Question: How can I avoid players spending too much time planning?


Question: How can I suggest the DM stop trying to kill us?


Question: Running a game of Microscope that isnt totally insane?


Question: How can I get a player to accept that they should stop trying to pull stunts without thinking them through first?


Question: OD&D said it could be played with 20-50 players and one referee. How was that expected to work and still be fun?


Question: Where do I find the official rules for D&D 5e?


Question: Do you have to have thieves tools in order to pick a lock?


Question: Can a Black Dragon Hatchling be raised to be good? Or is it inherently evil?


Question: How should I respond to a DM who unfairly plays the rules-lawyer card?


Question: How can I explain to my player that Alchemists Fire is safe to carry?


Question: What happens when my players get promoted and their puns stop working?


Question: How can I help my PCs remember clues that they found?


Question: Why would I ever choose rolling hit points?


Question: As a GM, is it bad form to ask for a moment to think when improvising?


Question: What is Player Agency and what is it good for?


Question: What should I do about a religious player who refuses to accept the existence of multiple gods in D&D?


Question: Is it wrong to ask a player to justify their characters actions?


Question: Do I have to allow someone to play at my table in Adventurers League public events?


Question: The StackOMounts


Question: Does microwaving a die significantly alter its balance?


Question: Our DM keeps interrupting our long rests


Question: How to fix a terrible lapse in judgement


Question: What is role-playing, and where do I start?


Question: How can I prevent players from using Persuasion or Deception to weasel their way out of a murder?


Question: How to deal with a player who refuses to learn the description of their spells and abilities?


Question: Our GM wont let us affect the story; the more I play the less fun I have. What do I do?


Question: What is the purpose of easy combat scenarios that dont need resource expenditure?


Question: What is the origin of the phrase ‘orc and pie’?


Question: Whats the inspiration for the owlbear?


Question: Whats a good mechanic for rewarding players for keeping their characters happy?


Question: Im creating an original setting for D&D—where do I start?


Question: Are Trolls immune to all instant death effects?


Question: How can I get people to remember my characters gender?


Question: How do I narrate a players PCs actions without causing unintended consequences for the PC?


Question: Does Warlock combat just equal Eldritch Blast spam?


Question: How can I run an open-world game with vast power differences, without resulting in constant TPKs?


Question: How do I get my players to form a PC party without just forcing them to?


Question: Is starting a group with 5 newbies (DM included) possible?


Question: Is 4 hours long enough for a long rest for Elves?


Question: It seems like every skill check should always be made with advantage due to the Working Together rules. Is this accurate?


Question: Whats the deal with alignment languages?


Question: How to ease down the munchkin factor?


Question: What is a bag of rats?


Question: How to work with a player who cites ADHD as reason for disruptive behavior


Question: Problems with Party Formation: Youre the DM, you can figure it out.


Question: What dice mechanic gives a bell curve distribution that narrows and increases mean as skill increases?


Question: My DM insists on rolling a single save for groups affected by AoE save spells. How does this affect my odds of successfully affecting the enemy?


Question: How can metagaming retries on poor skill checks be prevented?


Question: Is it possible to fail an ability check on purpose?


Question: In a low-combat campaign, most PC abilities seem useless; what few fights there are barely use up resources. How do I deal with this as the DM?


Question: When do I use active vs passive perception?


Question: Are there any penalties for wearing armor all the time?


Question: Are melee combatants limited to standing around saying I attack?


Question: How do I manage a player who is handling traps by metagaming?


Question: What is the point of a spell component pouch?


Question: I think my DM is consistently faking dice rolls for saves against a specific spell; how do I call my DM out?


Question: What makes grease a good spell?


Question: I gave my players far too much wealth and they have far too much power. What do I do to get things back on track?


Question: How do I indicate to my players that an NPC is no longer useful and that they should move on?


Question: Dealing with PC that constantly lies to NPCs


Question: How can I invoke actual fear in my players?


Question: How should the DM manage the discrepancy between the players memory and their PCs memory?


Question: What is wrong with the D&D 3.5 FAQ?


Question: What is the highest possible AC?


Question: Does Bards Jack of All Trades grant them greater initiative?


Question: What are tiers, and what tier is each class?


Question: Why is mayo in the alchemy jug?


Question: What happens when you run out of movement while jumping?


Question: Is the old Linear Fighters Quadratic Wizards problem still around in 5e Basic?


Question: How does D&D 5e compare to AD&D 2e?


Question: How do you play D&D when we dont have dice to play with?


Question: How do I challenge my PCs who fight every battle like Mongol horse archers?


Question: How to deal with a player who is a bad sport?


Question: How can I impose consequences when PCs commit severe crimes?


Question: What is the probability of surviving my death saves?


Question: My player wants to watch the world burn


Question: How can I effectively drop clues of corruption in my campaigns?


Question: Can Ogre clerics use Purify Food and Drink on humanoid characters?


Question: How to communicate to the players that an encounter can be solved also through diplomacy?


Question: Shoe-themed race or class features


Question: Is it necessary to purchase all the D&D 5th edition books to have access to all player character options?


Question: Realistically, does Leomund’s Tiny Hut allow for indefinite long rests in a dungeon?


Question: What can I do about the guys being distracted by a new girl in D&D group?


Question: How do I encourage Drow players to not make Drizzt clones?


Question: How can I make Empty rooms interesting?


Question: Players playing weird characters breaking the immersion of my group


Question: How can I politely handle a GM who doesnt appear to get how Dungeon World works?


Question: As a GM, how can I stop killing my games?


Question: Is there a way to ask in game (i.e. in a non-meta way) what a characters class is?


Question: Abuse: Is it fair if its in-game?


Question: What is the whiskey flask problem with Paradox?


Question: How could towns restrain a magic user?


Question: Origin of the term Splat Book


Question: Is Greatsword superior to Greataxe?


Question: What is the Stormwind Fallacy?


Question: How are Fighters Linear but Wizards Quadratic?


Question: The fastest way to remove bones from a man


Question: Could Vampires use touchscreen devices (iPhone, etc)?


Question: If I run a game of Paranoia, will knowing the rules lead to a worse experience if/when I participate as a player in the future?


Question: What is the background of Christian resistance to role-playing?


Question: Looking for solo (one person) RPGs - do they exist?


Question: What defines a West Marches campaign?


Question: I dislike how players accurately place fireballs. Is there an alternative?


Question: What are the rules for PC-PC seduction attempts?


Question: Do Bugbears arms literally get longer when its their turn?


Question: As an unreliable player, how can I lessen the burden on my group?


Question: Why do Warlocks only have spells up to 5th level? Whats the correct progression for their slots?


Question: Is the Saltwater Float represented in this question a good way to test for loaded dice?


Question: Players get angry if anything negative happens to them


Question: As a DM, how can I handle my Druid spying on everything with Wild shape as a spider?


Question: Is it OK for me to give my players characters punitive backstories when they dont provide their own?


Question: Overview of D&D retro-clones


Question: Death by leveling? The effects of 0 max HP and leveling with negative CON


Question: Has Christianity ever been given stats?


Question: How can I engage players with melee monsters when players keep their distance?


Question: My players like to search everything. What do they find?


Question: Is it a violation of my player agency if another player is allowed to wish away memories from my character?


Question: How can I show-not-tell my players that they are The Bad Guys?


Question: How to play when you have little experience and speech difficulties?


Question: Can a party function without a Cleric or Paladin?


Question: What does minmax mean?


Question: Can the dungeon master have a player character?


Question: Why do Sorcerers use Charisma?


Question: A player was bucking my style and I lost my temper. What can I do from here?


Question: As a girl how can I roleplay a male character better?


Question: Player has arachnophobia: what to use in place of spiders?


Question: What can I do to encourage my players to use their consumables?


Question: Aiming at specific body parts


Question: Weapon attacks compared with damaging cantrips?


Question: What options do I have for changing my characters sex?


Question: The PC claims to know an NPC they just met, how should I react as the DM?


Question: How can I handle a player who pre-plans arguments about my rulings on RAW?


Question: Does Burning Hands really require touching thumbs?


Question: Would forcing armour on a wizard using an illusion spell and Illusory Reality harm them?


Question: How much damage does Great Weapon Fighting add on average?


Question: What is railroading, and what are its pros and cons?


Question: What are the differences between Holmes, Moldvay, and Mentzer D&D?


Question: What does the abbreviation “RAW” mean?


Question: Does forcing a Vampire indoors count as an invitation?


Question: How do I handle a group that does not understand the assumption rule?


Question: How can I roleplay a character more manipulative than myself?


Question: What do you do in Dungeon World when someone wants to perform an action they dont have a move for?


Question: How to get my Paranoia players to stop cooperating and start killing each other?


Question: Can someone explain what the Proficiency Bonus is in D&D 5e/Next exactly?


Question: How does one craft Potions of Healing?


Question: What spells are available to resurrect characters?


Question: Does casting a spell from an item allow you to apply class abilities that are used when casting a spell?


Question: What is GM/DM Fiat?


Question: How do I learn to become a good GM?


Question: Are Imps incapable of speech or is my DM messing with me?


Question: What happens when initiative allows a player to act before the player that started the combat?


Question: What is a spell slot in-lore, and how does it justify the limits on casting spells?


Question: How can I tell if I am a problem player?


Question: What RPG concepts does rules as written encompass?


Question: Can wizards really cast spells in armor?


Question: Are there ways to concentrate on more than one spell at a time?


Question: Does Power Word Kill kill druids in wild-shape?


Question: Should I boost a new players character level to match the rest of the group?


Question: Players argue and dont accept rulings to the point of arguments


Question: As the Dungeon Master, how do I handle a player that insists on a specific class when I already know that choice will cause issues?


Question: How to handle a rules-lawyer player?


Question: GMing for a hyper optimized character


Question: For seasoned 3.X players and DMs, what is the whats new summary for 5e?


Question: How do I allow the Rogue opportunities to be stealthy with a Druid in the party?


Question: How do I keep presenting progressively more challenging encounters to my PCs without making them think that the world is gaining Levels as they are?


Question: Need out-of-game solution for spell choice paralysis


Question: Are babies of evil humanoid species inherently evil?


Question: What to do when a player character does something that seems suicidal?


Question: How can I get players to realize that their enemies arent evil?


Question: Can a creature take turns as normal if they are inside an Antimagic Field while another creature casts Time Stop?


Question: Can you milk an Ivory Goat?


Question: Does D&D 5e have a rule for character knowledge about monsters?


Question: How to randomly generate a village or town for old school D&D game?


Question: Help, a player wont stop hitting on every female NPC!


Question: Can the DM forbid my character from using certain weapons because he doesnt like them?


Question: Can a raging barbarian carry live rabbits to kill them, in order to keep his rage going?


Question: How to deal with anti-authoritarian player characters?


Question: How do I rein in a player who talks over my descriptions?


Question: Is there “flavor text” in D&D 5e spells?


Question: I deciphered the meaning of a cryptic language out-of-game: should my character know what the meaning is?


Question: What happens to a Devil when its alignment is forcibly changed?


Question: Handling encounter elements that would realistically cause instant death


Question: Is there any known limit for how many dice RPG players are comfortable adding up?


Question: How do I make weather an important part of the game?


Question: Do 10 second turns/60 second rounds make spellcasters horrible?


Question: How does extra damage work for critical hits?


Question: Is it better to take the array and be Joe Average, or to roll for the odds of getting on average better scores?


Question: How do I kill a 20th level raging Zealot Barbarian?


Question: How do I keep spellcasters from casting while in jail?


Question: With the lifespan of elves, would you ever encounter a low-level elf?


Question: The power level of the Sword of Sharpness doesnt justify its very rare rating - am I missing something?


Question: How can I tell the DM that I wasnt having fun and that I fault him for it?


Question: What is Sandbox play?


Question: Can characters reach Mach 1 and higher?


Question: Whats the point of having a locked door if the players can just destroy it?


Question: How do you tell if a D&D book is 3.0 or 3.5?


Question: How to create a dungeon based on a realistic tomb, but still enjoyable to explore?


Question: My players went from 100% murderous cretins to 100% nonviolent diplomats; how can I achieve a middle ground?


Question: Dealing with fearless players


Question: How to get a new group into the spirit of the game Paranoia?


Question: Since advantage and disadvantage caused in a heavily obscured area cancel out, what effect does it have in combat?


Question: How can I play dumb?


Question: I unknowingly guessed what will happen next in the module and its angering the DM


Question: Are all players supposed to be able to see each others character sheets?


Question: As a DM, how to avoid unconscious metagaming when dealing with a high AC character?


Question: Is a creature in the area of a Wall of Water spell trapped in ice when hit by the Ray of Frost cantrip?


Question: How can I DM a character with more social skills than me?


Question: What to do if a player expected much more than DM gave?


Question: Does dealing 0 damage to a concentrating spellcaster require a saving throw?


Question: What approaches are there to lessen or eliminate reliance upon dice in an RPG?


Question: How can I make my game more noir as a GM?


Question: How can I persuade my DM to play my warlocks patron in a way that respects my characters concept?


Question: How can we kick our novice roleplayer out of the group for being a poor match, without alienating them from the hobby?


Question: How to challenge a pacifist party


Question: Player wants to steal items from previous character


Question: What is the purpose of old-school D&D class level limitations?


Question: How can I politely ask a player to leave my game?


Question: What to do when players bypass plot hooks


Question: Can Raise Dead revive a character with zero maximum Hit Points?


Question: Techniques for allowing character defeat without character death


Question: How do I deal with PCs who use kidnap and torture as an investigative technique?


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


Question: Can the arcane/druidic focus staff double as quarterstaff?


Question: Can one enter Leomunds Tiny Hut from below?


Question: How to not let the Identify spell spoil everything?


Question: What is the etymology of the term Gish?


Question: Whats the best way to make time spent travelling more interesting?


Question: Can the DM change his/her mind after a player has rolled?


Question: How to handle players who make unmotivated characters


Question: Can a GM prohibit players from using external reference materials (like the PHB) during play?


Question: What makes a character/creature/power/ability/etc. over-powered?


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


Question: GMs and MCs, When do you say, No, to your players?


Question: What are the essential features of a successful evil campaign?


Question: Can a multiclass character with 1 level of wizard copy any wizard spell they find into their spellbook?


Question: My DM has removed heavy armour from the game. How can I make a Paladin work or convince him not to do this?


Question: How to enjoyably include a 4–5 year old in a D&D 5e game


Question: My 5e character isnt very fun. How do I kill them off?


Question: How does D&D Vancian magic make sense in-game?


Question: Are there any rules for a Cleric to change his faith?


Question: What software is available for virtual table tops?


Question: Would striking someone at 0 hit points with an entire Magic Missile spell automatically kill them?


Question: My party bypassed a combat encounter. Should they still get XP?


Question: How to handle loot disputes as the DM?


Question: How can I end combat quickly when the outcome is inevitable?


Question: How do I deal with being envious of my own players?


Question: What is a social contract?


Question: How can I play a character who is scared without disrupting the gameplay?


Question: Is it possible to produce a bowl-shaped probability curve with dice rolls?


Question: How do you deal with metagaming based on die results?


Question: GMing for [dis]abled players, specifically blind players?


Question: How do I prevent myself from freezing up during a game Im DMing?


Question: How to approximate rolls for potions of healing using only d6s?


Question: What characterizes a Modern role playing game or gaming system?


Question: Can I Ready an action to do something Im not currently capable of doing?


Question: How do I get the PCs to stop focusing on a red herring?


Question: If someone is Out of Ammo, can they still shoot until compelled?


Question: What is the proper way to style references to D&D game elements?


Question: When can I make opportunity attacks?


Question: What are the downsides to multi-classing?


Question: How is Polymorph broken?


Question: What can I use in place of Fudge Dice?


Question: What alternatives are there to replace orcs, kobolds, and hobgoblins in low-level encounters?


Question: Is there a OGL or GSL license for D&D 5e?


Question: How can I keep a player from shutting down after a streak of bad rolls?


Question: How to break the Death Loop resulting from unfortunate initiative order


Question: How can I reward a character that doesnt want magic items?


Question: How should I handle players who ignore the session zero agreement?


Question: Medieval problems in a magical world


Question: How do I make interrogations interesting?


Question: How do I make an unwinnable fight fun?


Question: What inspired the D&D version of the Rakshasa?


Question: How do I know if an ability is magical?


Question: How should I deal with a difficult group and a DM that doesnt help?


Question: Problems with minecraft happy druids


Question: Preventing saturation in a horror campaign


Question: Make the player roll even if there is no chance of success?


Question: Dealing with a Repeatedly Cheating Friend


Question: Is the same page tool overkill for brand new players?


Question: Running games for a constantly unreliable group


Question: How can I quickly get a player back into a session after their character dies?


Question: How much should NPCs charge for spells cast as services to PCs?


Question: Optimizing a D&D 3.5 Monk


Question: Can a zero-HP, unconscious and stable character be woken up prematurely?


Question: Does passive perception supersede active perception?


Question: What do I know, when deciding whether to cast Counterspell?


Question: Is a fumble on a natural 1 an official rule?


Question: Can you cast banishment on yourself?


Question: Does a natural 20 on the attack roll still automatically hit if the target is wearing adamantine armor?


Question: What games are out there that could be played in a single night, with no prep?


Question: My own Party are ruining the game for me. What should I do?


Question: Is there a minimum damage rule?


Question: How much damage can a druid Wild Shaped into a spider take without dying instantly?


Question: Player is obsessed with shaving my wookiee


Question: How to handle wealthy player characters as a GM?


Question: What does DMG mean?


Question: What should be done if I suspect a player is using weighted dice?


Question: How do I get better at improvising city features?


Question: How can I use powerful NPCs without overshadowing the player characters?


Question: How do I deal with a player whose character wanders off for no reason?


Question: When and how does combat start in a standoff?


Question: How can a GM prevent growing disillusioned with their own game?


Question: What is a good way to become a better NPC/monster actor?


Question: Can you cast a spell learned from the Magic Initiate feat using spell slots?


Question: What are the major changes between Pathfinder first and second editions?


Question: How to build an evil campaign


Question: Why is this uncommon magic item better than this rare magic item?


Question: How to kill a character without making their player too angry


Question: Can I use my familiar from the Find Familiar spell as a safety deposit box?


Question: What to do with players who have done something very stupid, but unwittingly?


Question: Handling a character who frequently pickpockets teammates


Question: What are the statistical implications of doubling damage on crit instead of doubling the dice rolled?


Question: What makes the Monstrous Crab so dangerous?


Question: Risk of a TPK vs realistic NPCs


Question: A player constantly uses his mobile phone during our game session


Question: How can I convince players not to offload a seemingly useless weapon?


Question: NPC casting Suggestion on PC: who decides its reasonable?


Question: Why wouldn’t I just run away from the eldritch horror?


Question: What do jagged lines crossing a corridor mean on this old D&D map?


Question: Punishing a player for instant-actioning


Question: Can a new player join a group only when a new campaign starts?


Question: Should I prohibit a player from having a character goal that makes me uncomfortable?


Question: Does a PC know the general strengths and weaknesses of their stats?


Question: How can I check if a new group is OK with a plotline from an ethical standpoint without spoiling the plot?


Question: How can GMs make their game worlds more inclusive?


Question: Can deaf people play RPGs?


Question: How do I make skill checks more than just sequences of die chucking?


Question: Your friend wants to learn the ways of the Dungeon Master, what do you do?


Question: What are the key considerations to creating compelling environments?


Question: Two-Weapon Fighting & Bonus Actions


Question: What can a familiar actually do?


Question: Can spells with a verbal component be cast underwater if the caster cant breathe water?


Question: When are Opportunity Attacks provoked while holding a reach and a non-reach weapon?


Question: Prop Coins: How to get many coins for little (real life) money?


Question: Which item gets your soul first, Blackrazor or a Ring of Mind Shielding?


Question: My Wizard is conjuring a piece of the sun. How will this affect my setting?


Question: Are features that allow −5 to attack to get +10 to damage mathematically sound?


Question: How can I avoid problems that arise from rolling ability scores?


Question: What rules say that summoning undead is evil, and what rules say why?


Question: What to do about PC rerolling for great stats?


Question: How common is homosexuality in the Forgotten Realms?


Question: Cut off hand with Ring of Regeneration on it


Question: How can I convince my DM that my diplomacy will work on his characters?


Question: As a player, how do I deal with a spotlight hog?


Question: How can I deal with a soft alpha gamer player?


Question: What are the stand-out features of D&D 5e?


Question: Suggestions for decreasing metagaming and increasing player immersion?


Question: Should my fighter really punch that werewolf?


Question: What are the dangers of renaming spells and changing their flavour, without changing mechanics at all?


Question: How can I make my enemies feel real and make combat more engaging?


Question: How do you discourage player knowledge as a GM?


Question: How should I prevent a player from instantly recognizing a magical impostor without making them feel cheated?


Question: Which Article Helped Get Rid of Technobabble in RPGs?


Question: How do I deal with GM burnout?


Question: Best answer for people concerned about RPG activities being occult or dangerous?


Question: Does 5th edition have the equivalent of Taking 20?


Question: Do you take falling damage after a high jump of over 10 feet?


Question: What is D&D Adventurers League and How Does It Work?


Question: Can I be a follower of an evil god and not be evil?


Question: Need way to physically track initiative in face-to-face D&D game


Question: How does one handle a bottleneck of enemies in a doorway?


Question: Is 3d6 the same as 1d18?


Question: Am I overreacting or seeing things where they dont exist?


Question: Is it appropriate to disallow the players building the world?


Question: At level one, can you really never recover hit dice?


Question: Is a mushroom a plant for the purposes of Speak With Plants?


Question: What happens when a Mage Hand touches a mimic?


Question: How can mimic phobia be cured or prevented?


Question: What is the d20 bust, and what does post-d20 game mean?


Question: How to resolve multiple start of turn triggers


Question: How do I handle when my players overestimate the importance of an encounter/a location?


Question: How do you balance a group with both charismatic players who enjoy role-playing and introverted players who dont?


Question: As a GM, how does one deal with all of the players playing nearly identical characters?


Question: How many attacks can a fighter with two-weapon fighting make at 5th level?


Question: Handy Haversack vs. Bag of Holding


Question: What happens if I get the same skill from both my background and my class?


Question: Can a D&D Necromancer be of a good alignment?


Question: Are there any good tabletop RPGs for young beginning players?


Question: How can I speed up combat?


Question: Can clerics use swords?


Question: How should I go about stopping metagaming based on Roll20 showing unexplored areas?


Question: With the 2019 Sage Advice Compendium release, are Jeremy Crawfords tweets considered to be official rulings?


Question: My ranger has tamed an absurd number of Animal Companions with Handle Animal


Question: How can a boss enemy prevent being the most obvious target?


Question: How to communicate to my GM that not being allowed to use stealth isnt fun for me?


Question: After successfully hitting with an attack roll, when rolling for damage, if you roll a 1, is that a negative crit?


Question: I want to run vast and realistic dungeons, but my players get frustrated trying to search every room


Question: What is the easiest way a Wizard can copy-protect the scrolls he makes?


Question: Im a DM and I want a hiatus but dont know how to tell my players


Question: Is it better to dash or dodge across an open field?


Question: Identifying my late fathers D&D stuff found in the attic


Question: Is it fair to press the players for decisions during combat?


Question: How can I DM with aphantasia?


Question: Shame him into not shooting: multiple stress tracks in a single conflict


Question: Whats the starting wealth for higher levels?


Question: How does wizard & cleric spell preparation and casting work?


Question: What happens if you dont sleep?


Question: Can spells be cast through a Wall of Force?


Question: Does Repelling Blast work once per spell or once per beam?


Question: Does the Clone spell make someone effectively immortal?


Question: When exactly can a caster stop concentrating on a spell?


Question: When and how should I introduce my kids to RPGs?


Question: What would happen if you opened a Bag of Holding underwater?


Question: Necromancer PC Insisting On Disguising Undead Minions


Question: Power player is a problem. Any fix?


Question: Can a permanent Teleportation Circle be made on a moving vehicle?


Question: Does the UA Centaur stack actually work?


Question: How to secretly talk to one of the players while DMing?


Question: How do I deal with players persistently arguing for rules loopholes, even after Ive tried to finalise my rulings?


Question: Is it appropriate to punish a PC who snatches things from under the other PCs?


Question: How did D&D end up so focused on fighting, when its inspirations werent?


Question: Metagaming when there isnt actually anything there?


Question: Whats the simplest class for a child?


Question: How do I avoid lecturing my players


Question: What to do when you seem like you do not fit in with a group?


Question: Keeping the world alive whilst PCs take a rest mid-adventure?


Question: Maximum bookkeeping fantasy game with magic


Question: Whats the difference between a roleplaying game and a board game?


Question: Does an Ooze (Gelatinous Cube) float?


Question: How to get out of a story deadlock


Question: If you start casting a new concentration spell while concentrating on Haste, does the wave of lethargy interrupt the casting of the new spell?


Question: One of my friends/players committed suicide. How do I continue the game from here?


Question: What sort of cheat sheets for a new DM lead to a better flowing 5e game of Dungeons and Dragons?


Question: Is an Unarmed Strike considered a Weapon attack?


Question: How does the Divination wizards Portent feature interact with Advantage and Disadvantage?


Question: Can I choose to delay my turn in combat?


Question: To What Extent Can The Keen Mind Feat Replace a Wizards Spellbook?


Question: Players constantly capture enemies and question them, how to deal with it?


Question: What do I do with a player whos always trying to go out on their own to farm XP?


Question: How to deal with a player who says no all the time?


Question: How can I explain how to play D&D to new players without them falling asleep from boredom?


Question: How to deal with a PC being played as homophobic?


Question: How do I explain to an AD&D player that items that increase Armor Class in D&D 5e are overpowered?


Question: Techniques for making undead scary again


Question: How do I handle a player exploring the entire dungeon with his familiar?


Question: Can party betrayal be done successfully?


Question: What sound does an owlbear make?


Question: I Roll To Seduce The Dragon! (or, Do doublings of proficiency bonus stack?)


Question: How can I replace a player character with an impostor without alerting the group?


Question: As DM, how do I deal with PCs that expect everything in the game to be relevant to the story?


Question: Can multiple Bags of Holding banish Tiamat?


Question: Resources for Complex Puzzle-Traps


Question: Skills the player has, but the character doesn’t vs. skills the character has, but the player doesn’t


Question: Can a red dragon be boiled to death?


Question: Problems Regarding a Mary-Sue type Player Character


Question: How do you handle greedy shadowrunners?


Question: What makes the Forgotten Realms forgotten?