Play out
Play out verb - To make complete use of.
Usage example: we've finally played out the leftovers from that huge holiday meal
Use
Use verb - To put into action or service.
Both terms in one sentence
- The use of set pieces is a double edged sword in this area as while they can make the outcome of a repeatable spectacular they also force events to play out in a similar way each time.
Source: Repeatable Quest - Some of the plots taken from the original play out the same way as they did in the British version while others use this trope.
Source: Not His Sled - JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle follows the manga so closely that similar to the Yamcha example above, if two characters use story-specific moves against each other, they will play out as they did, such as Dio's steamroller being countered by Jotaro's time-stop.
Source: Gameplay and Story Segregation
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