It's a fantasy role-playing game.

DM: You are Nott the Brave, a goblin rogue . You are the member of the famous group of adventurers. Previously, Algar sees them and orders Xundi to finish them off quickly. Roll initiative.
DM: The hand reaches and grasps towards it and pulls, but it's locked in place. There's no trick to removing it that the hand seems to be able to deal with, but it's a good thought.
Player: I give him a purple nurple. And then I'll back up a couple feet and fire at the big water blob. Does it get an attack or no?
DM: It does not have reach with its slam, so no.
Player: Okay, I'll fire.
DM: All right, go for it.
Player: That is a 17, I believe.
DM: 17 hits, go ahead and roll damage.
Player: 17, plus I'll use Fury of the Small to add another six, that's 23!
DM: Nice! 23 points of damage, well done. All right, that finishes your turn. That brings us to Beau.
