Page 93 - Spoils of War

Defeating the final boss through intense roleplaying? I’m not sure how much precedent there is for that, honestly.

DM: The sheer energy of the Elements tires you out. You all wake up several minutes later, sprawled across the stone floor in exhaustion.
Applejack: I can’t believe that worked.
Twilight Sparkle: Hey, I can’t believe that worked, and I’m the one who argued for it!
Rainbow Dash: Yeah, that was awes- uh, I mean, pretty cool.
DM: Really…
Rarity: As long as we kept the loot, darling, I don’t care what the outcome is.
DM: Says the brand new Element of Generosity.
Rarity: Oh… Right. That.
DM: Yes, yes, you still have the epic jewelry.
Rarity: Excellent!
DM: Along with everypony’s health back to full, Rarity’s restored tail… and the pile of ash that was once my campaign.
Fluttershy: Oh, did we do something wrong?
Rarity: Don’t be absurd, darling. What we did was very, very RIGHT.