It's a fantasy role-playing game.

DM: You are Caleb Widogast, a human wizard . You are the member of the famous group of adventurers. Previously, During the second watch, you is awakened by his Alarm and sends Frumpkin to investigate. Frumpkin sees a merrow has emerged into the chamber, who sees both the bodies and Frumpkin, and throws a spear at him, but you is able to bamf him out safely.
DM: Both miss. Unfortunately, because you guys don't have any light in here, when it emerges, you're all swinging in the darkness hoping to hit it in the direction of where it is.
Player: I have no lights up, so I should be at disadvantage, right?
DM: You would be, yes.
Player: I'm going to roll again. What does that say?
DM: Is this Magic Missile?
Player: No, I had to Fire Bolt so it wouldn't matter how long I held it. My lower is a 12.
DM: That misses.
