Page 141 – Time Poorly Spent

When the party splits and the DM has to direct events that some of the players can’t be a part of, there’s a choice to be made. You can let the other players watch, or you can make them wait in another room while you play it out behind closed doors.

Part of the reason you’re advised to Never Split the Party ™ is so that this choice doesn’t come up very often.

(beat)

Rarity: If you don’t mind me saying, I thought you’d put up more of a fuss.

Pinkie Pie: Me? A fuss?

Rarity: Yes. “Never Split the Party,” and all that.

Pinkie Pie: Oh, that! Nah, it wouldn’t have been funny the second time.

Rarity: I… see.

Rainbow Dash: Man, they’ve been alone in there for a while. What’s going on?

Twilight Sparkle: Hard to say. They might’ve had an encounter…

DM: Alright! You can all come back in now. Applejack appears around the corner… carrying a limp Fluttershy along with her.

Applejack: Hey, so… Turns out mah Heal check ain’t good fer nothin’. Can Ah get a little help here?

Fluttershy: I’m sorry…