Fast Times at Canterlot High

by ArtieStroke


Initiative Bonus

"This is total bullcrap!"

"The dice don't lie, Rainbow Dash," Twilight said, pushing her glasses back up her nose, "Though I'm starting to think they just really don't like you... maybe you wanna switch them out?"

"Heck no!" Rainbow said, snatching up the red D20, "Red is like the second most awesome color! It's perfect for trying to punch a hole through some dude's chest!"

"'Ceptin' that the last three rounds y'all've been missin' every time," AJ said, "Are ya sure y'all are addin' up all your bonuses?"

Rainbow stuck her tongue out at AJ, "Yeah, yeah- I'm doing the stupid math- strength and profici-something."

"Shouldn't you be using your dexterity for that?" Sunset asked, "You are a monk, there's supposed to be bonuses applied to using dexterity to attack."

"First of all- nerrrrrrrrrrrd," Rainbow started.

"You're the one playing with us!"

"-And SECOND of all, how is DEXTERITY supposed to make you better at punching?"

"Well, as explained in the PHB," Twilight said, "Monks aren't about raw force- they selectively target their opponent's weak spots via pressure points, precise blows, and the like- kind of like a rogue's sneak attack."

Rainbow blinked once. Then twice.

"That's dumb. This is dumb!"

"Dexterity OP, need nerf," Pinkie giggled, spinning her dice on the table all during the argument.

"Maybe you would've been happier with a fighter or some other martial class?" Twilight asked. Rainbow rolled her eyes.

"Yeah, but fighters don't even GET a dice for punching! Which is ALSO dumb!"

"And here I thought in the land of fantasy we could explore personas different to our usual roles," Rarity said, "You have to admit, Rainbow Dash- you do an awful lot of punching in the real world. Maybe try something new?"

Rainbow just grumbled, sitting back down in her seat, "Whatever- using dex that makes it ah... 15."

Twilight brightened, "That's actually enough to get past the bandit's AC! Roll for damage."

Rainbow grinned, scooping up her D4, "Alright! Come on baby, let's get maximum damage!"

The plastic pyramid hit the table, bouncing a few times. Everyone held their breath.

"1"

Rainbow grit her teeth for a whopping two seconds before grabbing the table and flipping over.