D&D 5E - How do you define mother may I in relation to D&D 5E?
MMI is not a playstyle, its a critique, a complaint of rulings over rules style play. Early in D&D, the rules were simpler and covered far fewer instances of play. The GM was expected to arbitrate ambiguous situations as needed. Most groups figured it out at the table, really, they had no other recourse. Though, when the rise of organized play came to be, a need for more standardized rulesets became desired. Eventually, you had a rules over rulings system designed. As many mechanics and sub-systems as possible were designed and introduced into D&D to consistently cover play situations fairly. Folks then began to feel that the system was too restrictive, and that a little table interpretation was actually to be desired. So, the system was designed for basic coverage and guidance is provided for GMs to make rulings as they become necessary.The right spot between the two playstyles is obviously subjective to taste. When "Mother, may I" is invoked, it usually means that the rules are considered inadequate for the purposed situation for the person using it.
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Fernande Dalal
Update: 2024-07-12