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* DefusingTheTykeBomb: A character tries to get through to [[TykeBomb a messed-up kid who's used as a weapon]].
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* UnspokenPlanGuarantee
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* UnspokenPlanGuaranteeUnspokenPlanGuarantee: Storytelling approach where you don't let the audience know the specifics of a plan so they're kept in suspense if it plays out correctly.
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* IndyPloy
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* IndyPloyIndyPloy: A plan hastily made in the face of imminent danger in the hope that it will work.
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* JudgmentOfSolomon: If two groups argue over something valuable, whoever settles the dispute decides to cut it in halves.
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->''Daddy says that, in a dilemma, it is helpful to change any variable, then re-examine the problem.''
-->--''Literature/HaveSpacesuitWillTravel''
-->--''Literature/HaveSpacesuitWillTravel''
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* PerfectSolutionFallacy: Dismissing a suggested solution as being no-good on the basis that it isn't completely flawless.
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* PerfectSolutionFallacy: Dismissing Using the fallacy that a suggested solution as being no-good on the basis that is useless if it isn't completely flawless.100% effective.
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* GivingThemTheStrip: A character avoids danger by removing an article of clothing that has caught on something, been grabbed by someone trying to capture them or has come in contact with a dangerous substance.
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* GivingThemTheStrip: A character avoids danger by removing an article of clothing that has caught on something, been grabbed by someone trying to capture them or has come in contact with a dangerous hazardous substance.
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* BedsheetLadder: An imprisoned character escapes by climbing out of a window using a ladder made of bed sheets tied together.
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* GivingThemTheStrip: A character avoids danger by removing an article of clothing that has caught on something, been grabbed by someone trying to capture them or has come in contact with a dangerous substance.
* JusticeByOtherLegalMeans: If the criminal manages to get off scot-free for the crime you're trying to charge him with, try getting him in trouble for another illegal action you can pin on him.
* LifeOrLimbDecision: A character who is trapped by one of their limbs getting stuck frees themselves by cutting the trapped limb off.
* LifeOrLimbDecision: A character who is trapped by one of their limbs getting stuck frees themselves by cutting the trapped limb off.
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* PerfectSolutionFallacy PerfectSolutionFallacy: Dismissing a suggested solution as being no-good on the basis that it isn't completely flawless.
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* StupidityIsTheOnlyOptionStupidityIsTheOnlyOption: The only way to proceed is by doing something idiotic.
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CutTheJuice: The problem with a machine is solved by turning off or unplugging it.
*CuttingTheKnot CuttingTheKnot: Solving or bypassing a puzzle with brute force rather than actually trying to think to figure out the solution.
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FinalSolution: Getting rid of the enemy through genocide.
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HaveYouTriedRebooting: Solving a problem with the computer by just turning it off and then turning it back on.
*IdeaBulbIdeaBulb: A visual gag where a lightbulb appears over a character's head to indicate that they have an idea on how to solve the problem.
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* {{MacGyvering}}
{{MacGyvering}}: A character makes something to solve the problem using whatever materials happen to be lying around.
*MundaneSolution
MundaneSolution: The problem is solved in an effortless and non-dramatic manner.
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MurderIsTheBestSolution: A character always resorts to solving their problems by killing the people obstructing them.
*PercussiveMaintenancePercussiveMaintenance: Fixing wonky machines by hitting them.
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* TakeAThirdOptionTakeAThirdOption: When a character has to make a choice, they pick one that wasn't among the options given to them.
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** TalkingTheMonsterToDeathTalkingTheMonsterToDeath: Defeating the enemy by talking to them.
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* ZanySchemeZanyScheme: A character comes up with a ludicrous plan for solving their problems.
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trope sent back to TLP as per per this
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* GideonPloy
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* PercussiveShotdownPercussiveShutdown
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** WhenAllYouHaveIsAHammer
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* IndyPloy IndyPloy
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* InjuryBookend
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Wanted to add those three as a group. Hopefully the right way to add this to an index.
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* Violent solutions
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*ViolenceReallyIsTheAnswer Non-violent solutions
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Here's an index dealing with characters coming up with solutions to solve certain problems or to deal with a situation.
Compare {{The Plan}}.
!!Tropes:
* {{A Simple Plan}}
* {{Cut The Juice}}
* {{Cutting The Knot}}
* {{Final Solution}}
* {{Have You Tried Rebooting}}
* {{Idea Bulb}}
* {{Indy Ploy}}
* {{MacGyvering}}
* {{Mundane Solution}}
* {{Murder Is The Best Solution}}
* {{Percussive Maintenance}}
* {{Perfect Solution Fallacy}}
* {{Scarecrow Solution}}
* {{Stupidity Is The Only Option}}
* {{Take A Third Option}}
* {{Unspoken Plan}}
** {{Unspoken Plan Guarantee}}
* {{Violence Is The Only Option}}
* {{Violence Really Is The Answer}}
* {{Your Answer To Everything}}
** {{When All You Have Is A Hammer}}
** {{The All Solving Hammer}}
** {{Duct Tape For Everything}}
* {{Zany Scheme}}
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Compare {{The Plan}}.
!!Tropes:
* {{A Simple Plan}}
* {{Cut The Juice}}
* {{Cutting The Knot}}
* {{Final Solution}}
* {{Have You Tried Rebooting}}
* {{Idea Bulb}}
* {{Indy Ploy}}
* {{MacGyvering}}
* {{Mundane Solution}}
* {{Murder Is The Best Solution}}
* {{Percussive Maintenance}}
* {{Perfect Solution Fallacy}}
* {{Scarecrow Solution}}
* {{Stupidity Is The Only Option}}
* {{Take A Third Option}}
* {{Unspoken Plan}}
** {{Unspoken Plan Guarantee}}
* {{Violence Is The Only Option}}
* {{Violence Really Is The Answer}}
* {{Your Answer To Everything}}
** {{When All You Have Is A Hammer}}
** {{The All Solving Hammer}}
** {{Duct Tape For Everything}}
* {{Zany Scheme}}
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