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[–] 21 points 3 years ago* (1 child)

"I know not from whence thou came, but thou art no child of mine."

YEET

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  • [–] 14 points 3 years ago (6 children)

    I have not played DnD yet once. Yet, I have this urge to buy dice sets that I am resisting so hard

    I am contaminated

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  • [–] 10 points 3 years ago (4 children)

    The metal ones are the best. They're extra shiny, they make more satisfying sounds when rolled, and in emergencies are more effective as weapons (both as caltrops and projectiles).

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  • [–] 14 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    Having two or more sets of dice in different colors allows you to roll more things at once while still being able to differentiate between rolls. This can make the game move signicantly faster.

    Having a few extra dice bags that each contain two or more sets of dice means that you're ready for new players who don't have dice of their own.

    Now remember that that there are many games out there, and they don't all use the same dice. Better get several bags of dice for each game.

    And that's why I've got a sack of 120 d12s here.

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  • [–] 9 points 3 years ago

    I play Imperial Guard in Warhammer 40K, you bet your ass 4 dice sets aren't enough

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  • [–] 8 points 3 years ago

    I have a giant box of dice and I loan them out to my players, especially new players. At the end of the campaign, I let players keep the set they used as a memento :)

    If I only owned four sets, I'd have run out a long time ago.

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  • [–] 5 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    As a dm the 7 section bag I got that I sorted 20 sets of dice into has been a godsend.

    Now we don't need to wait to see who I instakill with dragon breath.

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  • [–] 4 points 3 years ago (4 children)

    Bro. Fireball does 8d6 and each set only comes with 1d6 so that's 8 sets at a minimum.

    All y'all saying you can buy d6's in bulk are getting blocked.

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  • [–] 3 points 3 years ago

    laughs in Shadowrun

    Instead of modifiers, you just roll more dice!

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  • [–] 3 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    I remember rolling 20+ d6 in Shadow run to shoot at someone. Also evocation wizards in dnd 5e like to have a word.

    Lastly as a GM I like to have 6 dice sets for one shots especially with new folks or at conventions. So I can hand out a set for everyone.

    Also maybe I'm trying to justify owning like 12 or so dice sets. But they all fit in my large dice bag with compartments for each dice type. Also none of them are fancy dice. They are just easy to read high contrast single color dice. All of them.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago

    I have a mixed collection of plastic, metal, and fancy metal dice plus a one pound metal Zocchihedron. I make no excuses. As long as you're willing and able to carry them around to a game you cannot have too many dice, especially they're cool ones.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 years ago

    I always have a D20 in my pocket at any given time. The look on their faces when we play Monopoly and instead of paying for the hotel I say „this is squatting“ and roll the D20.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    I’ve only ever played 5e and a game based on the FATE system. I’m the odd one out with just a single set of die I’ve used since the beginning.

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  • [–] 3 points 3 years ago

    I think I would hate playing a caster or paladin if I couldn’t roll all 8d6 or 5d8 or 6d10 or my damage at once.

    Especially once you hit level 5, casters really want that second set. It can slow down combat a fair amount too and some stuff (like Empowered Metamagic) relies on you being able to see your entire dice roll.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago

    Lemme just keep rerolling until I get 12d8

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