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Story time! Any stories about making “open-ended” rulings, letting the players decide how to interpret it?

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DM: The, uh… The time of day switches a couple of times before you finally arrive at the library.

Twilight Sparkle: But we’re here now, right? We’ve arrived?

DM: Yes.

Twilight Sparkle: Okay. Let’s get in, get cured, and get Discord.

Discord GM: Actually, if I might interject…

Twilight Sparkle: Oh no… Haven’t you done enough?

Discord GM: Don’t you worry. This… MIGHT not be so bad! All of you who have had certain… instructions up until now… You’ll find that the magic compelling them has begun to… destabilize.

Twilight Sparkle: What does THAT mean?

Discord GM: Whatever you want it to mean! I’m leaving this entirely open-ended.

Twilight Sparkle: Really.

Discord GM: Is it getting better? Worse? It’s all up to whatever feels authentic for your character.

(beat)

Rarity: Why are you looking at ME like that? WHY ARE YOU LOOKING AT TOM LIKE THAT?!

Twilight Sparkle: “Tom”?!?