Page 354 - Atomic Rainboom

Author: Indigo Steel

Guest Author’s Note: “As our heroines learned the hard way, balance is essential for any good campaign.”

Rainbow Dash (GM): Our GM had to leave for a while, so we’ve been taking turns. I’ve got a GREAT scenario idea!
Rainbow Dash: This is it, girls! We have to stop Gore Von Deth, before he launches these pre-war nuclear missiles! He draws his gun, and prepares to…
Twilight Sparkle: TIME OUT!!!
Rainbow Dash: What do you mean, “time out?” This is the final boss battle, Twi!
Twilight Sparkle: I know, Dash, but… do we REALLY have to fight this last one? Couldn’t we try diplomacy or something?
Rarity: She has a point, darling. Couldn’t we try something different? All we’ve done so far is combat!
Gore Von Deth: Can I move yet?
Twilight Sparkle: Plus, our characters are nearly tapped out from all these other fights! Our odds of winning are far too slim!
Rainbow Dash: Relax! I know what I’m doing!
Pinkie Pie: OOH! Do you think we could try ponies in THIS setting?
Applejack: Hmm… nah…
Gore Von Deth: This is heavier than it looks, you know…
Rainbow Dash: Trust me! He’s only one guy! We can do this! LET’S TAKE HIM DOWN!
Rainbow Dash (GM): Okay… MMMAAAYYYBE I put a FEW too many fights into the game…