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31st Dec 2019, 6:00 AM

Author: GreatDinn

Guest Author’s Note: “Alternate Title: No Dungeons or Dragons

I’ll readily admit to this one. I relish when players take NPC party members, because it means I always have someone who can vent out some expository knowledge when required. It’s way easier to come up with a reason why they might know something than it is to find someone to appear in a particular location just to give the same information. I literally do keep “Exposition” in my notes for things that just cannot be said or implied in a simpler manner, and it will be said by whatever NPC is most appropriate.

My penchant for this is counteracted by the fact that I’m just as fond of the NPC who never says a word.

Any stories about Expository and/or Silent NPCs?”

Newbiespud’s Note: Oh, and Happy New Year, everybody!

MD: So, Twilight, you are informed by Luna that this dimensional gate is only open for a few days at a time. Obviously, without the full set of Elements, Equestria is open to all sorts of nasty peril. Your mission, should you choose to accept it-
Twilight Sparkle: I get it. Go in, have everyone else help with the problem, get out. Clean break. Do I at least get to take Spike?
MD: Who?
Twilight Sparkle: My familiar.
MD: The…owl?
Twilight Sparkle: The dragon.
MD: Oh, that one! Sure! Sorry, he just shows up in the notes as “Exposition.” Though I’ll need a moment to figure out what he’ll become.
Twilight Sparkle: What do you mean, become? Do dragons not exist on the other side of the portal?
MD: I…may have made some tweaks to the setting.