I need to get me one of those!

rule zero? whatcha mean?

Can't remember which edition it was written for, or if it was written at all, but is basically means "the DM makes the rules" or more diplomatically, "the DM has final say over the rules and disputes over them."

the rulebook is a guideline and DM is god. don't fight with god or lightning kills you :D

Pretty much. :)

it was in the intro to DM guide 1st edition.

.... i feel like a nerd T.T

Ah. That would be my brother's area of expertise. I only have manuals to AD&D. I refuse 4th ed! Not happening! I have the manuals anyway by chance, but not happening!

i have none of 4th edition. :]

i have ADnD and 1st and PM of 3.5

Most of 3.5 you can find at d20srd.org given that it's open licence. The three main manuals are there, sans illustrations. It's an easy quick reference.

eww 4th edition, 3.5 for the win!

i prefer first... ^^;; don't really play anything else.

I... have no idea what is going on. XD

The geeks are gathering. Pay no attention to them. ;)

We're talking about Dungeons and Dragons :D

Should I nice and make the door one they really can kick in or should my players have to solve some puzzle again to get through it?

My players don't really do plot.