Got any Dice Questions?

[Otherworld Odd]

Yep .. did you know that there have been 3 other THINK GEEK (http://www.dicecollector.com/THE_DICE_THEME_THINK_GEEK.html) sets/dice over the years?

Interesting, I didn't know that. I especially like the light-up one.

[Kevin_Cook]

This is one Q i have been meaning too ask for ages,, a number of years ago there was a fashion in the east,japan I think, for jewellry made of fossilised dinosaur poop[no,honest ,really]
do you have any dice made of this?

also,did the ancient celts use dice at all,before the roman influence I mean?

And thanks for a fascinating thread,i always read this :)

No .. Unfortunately I dont have any dinosaur defication dice :) ... as to the Celtic dice ... I do not recall Celts using anything other than knucklebones (Tali)

[Kevin_Cook]

If you are not interested in new or rare dice that were inventoried this month ... Please ignore this post

http://www.dicecollector.com/diceinfo_march_2011_SHAPEWAYS_STOP4STUFF_EXTRUDED_ PIPE_01.jpg (http://www.dicecollector.com/HIGHLIGHTS_MARCH_2011.html)

Click on the "Extruded Pipe" by Shapeways Stop4Stuff (above) for highlights of dice added in March 2011 (http://www.dicecollector.com/NEW_MARCH_2011.HTM)

[Raimun]

Does d29 exist? If it does, a lot of ninjas will be happy...

[Kevin_Cook]

Does d29 exist? If it does, a lot of ninjas will be happy...

Not yet ... but I know of a couple of ways it could be done

Why Ninjas?

[Raimun]

Not yet ... but I know of a couple of ways it could be done

Why Ninjas?


Really? I would be interested to know what an object like that would look like.

As for your question, check the DnD book: Oriental Adventures, p. 72, table 5-7: New weapons and the entry it has for Ninja-to. You will see that it has a somewhat... unique critical threat range. :smallamused:

[Kevin_Cook]

Really? I would be interested to know what an object like that would look like.

Well ... the first shape I can think of is a barrel or spindle shape much like this d20

http://www.dicecollector.com/dice_MINT24_ACE_PRECISION_BRASS_SPINDLE_D20.jpg (http://www.dicecollector.com/MINT24_ACE_PRECISION_BRASS_SPINDLE_D20.jpg)

Next would be the facited sphere ... like the D33

http://www.dicecollector.com/dice_MINT26_SHAPEWAYS_MAGIC_D33_KEVIN_COOK_EDITION _DIE_NUMBER_33333_01.jpg (http://www.dicecollector.com/MINT26_SHAPEWAYS_MAGIC_D33_KEVIN_COOK_EDITION_DIE_ NUMBER_33333_01.jpg)


As for your question, check the DnD book: Oriental Adventures, p. 72, table 5-7: New weapons and the entry it has for Ninja-to. You will see that it has a somewhat... unique critical threat range. :smallamused:

I never made it past 2nd ED D&D ... moved on to things a bit more logical

[rakkoon]

Ooh ooh, I just got my fake dice in the mail. A D10 with two 0's and a D20 with two 20'ies. I'm thinking it would be better for my budget to specialise in fake dice :smallsmile:

Do you display your dice in a special way?

[Kevin_Cook]

Do you display your dice in a special way?

As I have over 40000 dice ... I dont display them at all ... as it would take far too much room

[rakkoon]

But there is a top-100 or something?
A glass display case, a boudoir, ... ?

[randomhero00]

(I suspect a player of cheating) is it possible to weight a d20? I don't mean it having 2 20s and no 1s or something I mean nothing able to be seen. And it actually weighed so that it rolls on 20 much more often? I know this can be done for D6s for sure, but I'm not sure if it would work with a d20.

[rakkoon]

I have a D20 with two 20ies, so I can never roll a 1.
If only I still roleplayed ...

[LongVin]

(I suspect a player of cheating) is it possible to weight a d20? I don't mean it having 2 20s and no 1s or something I mean nothing able to be seen. And it actually weighed so that it rolls on 20 much more often? I know this can be done for D6s for sure, but I'm not sure if it would work with a d20.

It's possible. I think there is a guide somewhere online that if you put dice in the oven on the opposite side of the one you want to come up you can improve the odds of a toss.

[CarpeGuitarrem]

I'm investigating the possibility of throwing D6's so that they scatter across a table, but don't scatter too far (staying close together). So far, I've been using tiny dice (8mm, I think), and they scatter pretty far if I'm not careful. I have to be very, very careful with how I throw it to get a close scatter, even with only four dice. So, triple question.

A: is there a particular way that I can throw the dice to get them to scatter, but not too far?

B: would using bigger dice (16mm, for example) prevent the dice from scattering so far?

C: I've been testing it on a tile floor, and I imagine the result would be similar to that of a hard tabletop. How much would a softer surface impact the rolling of the dice?

EDIT: I want to achieve scattering pretty close to this (http://danielsolisblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/utara.html).

[Kevin_Cook]

But there is a top-100 or something?
A glass display case, a boudoir, ... ?

Nope .. that is why I have an online display :)


(I suspect a player of cheating) is it possible to weight a d20? I don't mean it having 2 20s and no 1s or something I mean nothing able to be seen. And it actually weighed so that it rolls on 20 much more often? I know this can be done for D6s for sure, but I'm not sure if it would work with a d20.

As a matter of fact ... I added a weighted d20 last month

http://www.dicecollector.com/dice_MINT26_EBAY_FROSTBITE0117_WEIGHTED_D20_01.jpg (http://www.dicecollector.com/MINT26_EBAY_FROSTBITE0117_WEIGHTED_D20_01.jpg)

It is pretty heavily weighted .. but as you can see .. the modification is somewhat crude

[rakkoon]

I have a D6 like that, too bad you can see it clearly.
So they exist in all versions?
Sweeeeet.

[Titanium Fox]

I don't know if this has been asked already, but what systems use a d24?

[Kevin_Cook]

I have a D6 like that, too bad you can see it clearly.
So they exist in all versions?
Sweeeeet.

I have only seen weighted D6 and D20 ... I even have a theme for such dice .... WEIGHTED DICE (http://www.dicecollector.com/THE_DICE_THEME_WEIGHTED.html)


I don't know if this has been asked already, but what systems use a d24?

The only game I have ever heard to use d24's regularly is button men ... but that game uses all dice (or so I am told)

[rakkoon]

Volkswagen weighted dice.
So that you'll be happy when you use their dice.
That's psychology on a whole new level :smallsmile:

[Kevin_Cook]

If you are not interested in new or rare dice that were inventoried this month ... Please ignore this post

http://www.dicecollector.com/dice_MINT26_SHAPEWAYS_WILLLAPUERTA_INTERLOCKED_DIE _SMALL_01.jpg (http://www.dicecollector.com/HIGHLIGHTS_APRIL_2011.html)

Click on the "Interlocked Die" by Shapeways Willlapuerta (above) for highlights of dice added in April 2011 (http://www.dicecollector.com/NEW_APRIL_2011.HTM)

[Kevin_Cook]

If you are not interested in new or rare dice that were inventoried this month ... Please ignore this post

http://www.dicecollector.com/diceinfo_may_2011_SHAPEWAYS_DIZINGOF_44_CUBOCTOHED RON_D8_01.jpg (http://www.dicecollector.com/HIGHLIGHTS_MAY_2011.html)

Click on the "44 Cuboctohedron D8" by Shapeways artist Dizingof (above) for highlights of dice added in May 2011 (http://www.dicecollector.com/NEW_MAY_2011.HTM)

[Seb Wiers]

I have a D6 like that, too bad you can see it clearly.
So they exist in all versions?

If by "they exist" you mean "somebody somewhere has made one", sure. The one Kevin_Cook posted looks like a home-done job produced using a drill (probably a drill press) and some sort of weighted filling.

[Fhaolan]

Here's an odd question.

My wife makes custom jewelry and the like, and she's thinking some polyhedrals mixed in would do well on the Con circuit. I tried drilling some old dice that I didn't care about with my drillpress as an experiment, and the die just shattered.

Before I try this on newer die, any suggestions for improving drilling plastic die?

[Kevin_Cook]

... Before I try this on newer die, any suggestions for improving drilling plastic die?

LOL .. how did you know I had done the exact same thing (exploded dice on a drill press)?

The Key is slow speed (I do it at 200 rpm) and keeping the bit cool

I have been woodworking for about 40 years now .. so I try to combine woodworking and dice as much as possible

I made this cane (click thumb for full photo) for my brothers wedding back in 2005

http://www.dicecollector.com/dice_THINGS_CANE_01.jpg (http://www.dicecollector.com/THINGS_CANE_01.jpg)

It is 1.25 inch turned oak shaft .. with a 55mm Koplow D20 ... I drilled a 1.25 inch hole in the die (about 1 inch deep) using a forstner bit (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forstner_bit#Forstner_bits) and kept pouring ice water on the whole mess while it ground through the die at 200 rpm ( the slowest my Delta Industrial will go)

As for selling at cons .. from my experience at GenCon Indy and Origns .. there are tons of sellers there .. but small cons may be a good place to sell

[Kevin_Cook]

If you are not interested in new or rare dice that were inventoried this month ... Please ignore this post

http://www.dicecollector.com/diceinfo_june_2011_SHAPEWAYS_MANDALORIAN_HEX_DIE_0 1.jpg (http://www.dicecollector.com/HIGHLIGHTS_JUNE_2011.html)

Click on the "Hex Die" by Shapeways artist Mandalorian (above) for highlights of dice added in June 2011 (http://www.dicecollector.com/NEW_JUNE_2011.HTM)

[Kevin_Cook]

GenCon anyone?

[Kevin_Cook]

If you are not interested in new or rare dice that were inventoried this month ... Please ignore this post

http://www.dicecollector.com/dice_D32_CLEAR_ROUNDED_SOLID_09.jpg (http://www.dicecollector.com/HIGHLIGHTS_JULY_2011.html)

Click on the dark amber D32 (above) for highlights of dice added in July 2011 (http://www.dicecollector.com/NEW_JULY_2011.HTM)

[Kevin_Cook]

If you are not interested in new or rare dice that were inventoried this month ... Please ignore this post

http://www.dicecollector.com/diceinfo_august_2011_SHAPEWAYS_MCTRIVIA_DEATH_BALL _01.jpg (http://www.dicecollector.com/HIGHLIGHTS_AUGUST_2011.html)

Click on the Shapeways artist Mctrivia's 'Death Ball' or as I like to call it ... the Queen Anne's Lace D36 for highlights of dice added in August 2011 (http://www.dicecollector.com/NEW_AUGUST_2011.HTM)

[sdream]

This is an awesome thread and collection.

Shapeways is pretty cool, I was sad that I can't find that ball d4 for sale without a skull.

I always wanted a D4 that is not ouchie, and only shows one number, instead of showing all and choosing by angle.

[Kevin_Cook]

This is an awesome thread and collection.

Shapeways is pretty cool, I was sad that I can't find that ball d4 for sale without a skull.

I always wanted a D4 that is not ouchie, and only shows one number, instead of showing all and choosing by angle.


Did you contact the artist who made the d4 that you found with a skull ... to see if it can be made without a skull?

[Kevin_Cook]

If you are not interested in new or rare dice that were inventoried this month ... Please ignore this post

http://www.dicecollector.com/diceinfo_september_2011_MECHANICAL_ODDITIES_STEAMP UNK_01.jpg (http://www.dicecollector.com/HIGHLIGHTS_SEPTEMBER_2011.html)

Click on the Mechanical Oddities Steampunk Die highlights of dice added in September 2011 (http://www.dicecollector.com/NEW_SEPTEMBER_2011.HTM)

[Deth Muncher]

If you are not interested in new or rare dice that were inventoried this month ... Please ignore this post

http://www.dicecollector.com/diceinfo_september_2011_MECHANICAL_ODDITIES_STEAMP UNK_01.jpg (http://www.dicecollector.com/HIGHLIGHTS_SEPTEMBER_2011.html)

Click on the Mechanical Oddities Steampunk Die highlights of dice added in September 2011 (http://www.dicecollector.com/NEW_SEPTEMBER_2011.HTM)


This is the coolest.

Also, I have a question for you:

In the not too distant past, my dicebag was stolen, which was a sad day in Nerdlandia. I lost probably about 75 dollars worth of dice, not including the bag itself. As such, I've stuck to pretty much the cheapest dice my FLGS sells, but I've noticed that the edges are really rounded, which sucks. I'd like to buy a set of dice that's actually fair and with fairly defined edges. Does such a thing exist for under, say, 20 dollars? Actually, ideally I would want to buy each die individually, so I could stock up on d6s and d4s (I play a lot of Sorcerors in D&D).

Other question: Does anyone make a d100 other than the Zocchihedron?

[Kevin_Cook]

....

Does such a thing exist for under, say, 20 dollars? Actually, ideally I would want to buy each die individually, so I could stock up on d6s and d4s (I play a lot of Sorcerors in D&D).

Other question: Does anyone make a d100 other than the Zocchihedron?

I am glad you like the Steampunk die

As for fair dice .. my personal favorite are GameScience dice ... Gamestation.net sells them (as they are the owners of Gamescience now)

As to the D100 ... at present this is only made by Gamescience / Gamestation

Feel free to keep the questions coming :)

[RedWarrior0]

Here's one about the ouchies:

What's the most dangerous d4 you've seen? Any with serrated edges or barbed points?

Also, some of these new dice you inventory are really awesome.

[Kevin_Cook]

Here's one about the ouchies:

What's the most dangerous d4 you've seen? Any with serrated edges or barbed points?

There are many very sharp d4's designed by Shapeways Artists (http://www.dicecollector.com/THE_DICE_THEME_SHAPEWAYS.html)

My personal favorite is the CeramicWombat Thorn

http://www.dicecollector.com/dice_MINT23_SHAPEWAYS_CERAMICWOMBAT_THORN_DIE4_02. jpg (http://www.dicecollector.com/MINT23_SHAPEWAYS_CERAMICWOMBAT_THORN_DIE4_02.jpg)


Also, some of these new dice you inventory are really awesome.

LOL ... thanks .. I am glad you like them

[Serpentine]

Oo oo! I have a dice question! I'm making bracelets with sets of removable mini dice, thusly (http://www.etsy.com/listing/82727802/removable-dd-dice-set-bracelet-various). However, mini dice are distressingly tricky to reliably source. Does anyone have any reliable sources of mini dice sets?
Here's an odd question.

My wife makes custom jewelry and the like, and she's thinking some polyhedrals mixed in would do well on the Con circuit. I tried drilling some old dice that I didn't care about with my drillpress as an experiment, and the die just shattered.

Before I try this on newer die, any suggestions for improving drilling plastic die?I've been drilling a whole lot of dice for my dice jewellery. I'm using a cordless hand drill. The only ones I've shattered are super teeny-tiny d6s. My main problems are 1. drilling straight (I've been thinking a drill press would fix that, but from what you've said maybe not...), and 2. getting stuck as the friction of the drill heats up and melts the inside of the die which then hardens when it stops, sealing the bit in, and often resulting in a broken bit and a whole lot of frustration :smallsigh:
The main thing that comes to mind is size: what size bit are you using?

[Kevin_Cook]

... However, mini dice are distressingly tricky to reliably source. Does anyone have any reliable sources of mini dice sets?

Crystal Caste and Koplow both make them

Gamestation.net ... RPGShop.com and FRPGames.com usually stock them


I've been drilling a whole lot of dice for my dice jewellery. I'm using a cordless hand drill. The only ones I've shattered are super teeny-tiny d6s. My main problems are 1. drilling straight (I've been thinking a drill press would fix that, but from what you've said maybe not...), and 2. getting stuck as the friction of the drill heats up and melts the inside of the die which then hardens when it stops, sealing the bit in, and often resulting in a broken bit and a whole lot of frustration :smallsigh:
The main thing that comes to mind is size: what size bit are you using?

Bit size is a good consideration .. but the main things when working with any material are

* work with a stable platform (a hand drill cannot provide that) .. drill press is your best reasonable option
* work at a slow RPM to cut down on heat
* keep your work cool (some materials cant be cooled with water so constant air flow must be used
* keep your tools sharp .. many dont consider how quickly a drill bit dulls .. invest in a drill sharpening system like a Drill Doctor

"I thought you were a dice collector? (Woodworker for 40+ years)
I also collect dice"

[Razgriez]

A few questions for you Mr. Kevin, if you don't mind me asking. Apologies if these have been asked before:

1. What's material do you like seeing dice being made from?

2. Likewise, are there any materials that makes you cringe to see dice made from?

3. If not the same of 1 or 2, what is the strangest material you have seen dice made from?

4. What is the Oldest dice you own?

5. When play some games (notably RPG and Table top war games,) do you prefer to use Generic and/or Specialist dice (I.E. a pile of d6 dice from certain companies?) or dice made by/for the game's producers? Including Novelty dice (I.E. if playing Warhammer Fantasy/40,000, using Games Workshop/Citadel Minitures dice (aside from the Scatter/Artillery/Special Order dice used for each of it's various games)

6. In a similar way, do you like using larger dice or smaller ones?

[Serpentine]

Crystal Caste and Koplow both make them

Gamestation.net ... RPGShop.com and FRPGames.com usually stock them I know they make them, but they tend to not have them in stock.

Bit size is a good consideration .. but the main things when working with any material are

* work with a stable platform (a hand drill cannot provide that) .. drill press is your best reasonable option
* work at a slow RPM to cut down on heat
* keep your work cool (some materials cant be cooled with water so constant air flow must be used
* keep your tools sharp .. many dont consider how quickly a drill bit dulls .. invest in a drill sharpening system like a Drill Doctor He asked about dice splitting. I've never had a full-sized die split while I've been using a hand drill. And I have a couple of little clamps I use to hold them down (the main problem there is with the odd shapes of the dice...). I think hand drills already only have a low RPM, too.

[Kevin_Cook]

A few questions for you Mr. Kevin, if you don't mind me asking. Apologies if these have been asked before:

No Worries


1. What's material do you like seeing dice being made from?

Well .. Plastic is pretty obvious .. but Metal is more durable

I have been long questing after the one and only (as far as I know) pair of depleated uranium dice


2. Likewise, are there any materials that makes you cringe to see dice made from?

Candy ... as I know they will not last long ... this is why mine are kept cold in a refrigerator


3. If not the same of 1 or 2, what is the strangest material you have seen dice made from?

Animal feces


4. What is the Oldest dice you own?

Most likely this one http://www.dicecollector.com/dice_MINT1_PERSIAN_BRONZE_01.jpg (http://www.dicecollector.com/MINT1_PERSIAN_BRONZE_01.jpg)


5. When play some games (notably RPG and Table top war games,) do you prefer to use Generic and/or Specialist dice (I.E. a pile of d6 dice from certain companies?) or dice made by/for the game's producers? Including Novelty dice (I.E. if playing Warhammer Fantasy/40,000, using Games Workshop/Citadel Minitures dice (aside from the Scatter/Artillery/Special Order dice used for each of it's various games)

It depends on the game .. if the game requires a special die .. I use the one supplied with the game

When it comes to generic poly's ... I usually use a dice rolling app .. as a) Everyone can read my rolls .. so the wont think I am cheating ... and it seems to be more fair b) I have HORRIBLE luck with rolling dice


6. In a similar way, do you like using larger dice or smaller ones?

For d6's .. I perfer normal 5/8" (16mm) d6's ... for polys ... I prefer larger dice as my eyes are not what they used to be

[olelia]

Is there any location in which you update regulary with dice you are seeking? <Other then ones that you do not own obviously :smalltongue:>

If not, are there any must have dice that you are looking for right now?

[Kevin_Cook]

Is there any location in which you update regulary with dice you are seeking? <Other then ones that you do not own obviously :smalltongue:>

Yes .. the 'Wanted' section is one of the main links on my site's main page


If not, are there any must have dice that you are looking for right now?

Actually there is .. I want a set of the original D&D dice ... not the Pink and White d20's ... Blue D12 etc ... But the all PINK set .. sometimes referred to as the bubble gum set

[TheOfficeTroll]

What is the going price for the Armory Megatube magic mana symbol dice? I just came into possession of some original unopened (thought shelf worn) tubes of these. Took me a while to figure out what they were. Now I know that they're sought after, but can't figure out what asking price is reasonable for them.

Any assistance you could provide would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Mark

(waits for people saying "I'll take them off your hands, you don't want them" ;-)

[Fax Celestis]

getting stuck as the friction of the drill heats up and melts the inside of the die which then hardens when it stops, sealing the bit in, and often resulting in a broken bit and a whole lot of frustration :smallsigh:

Try spinning the drill slower. Also use a smoother bit: carbide instead of brass or stainless.

[Kevin_Cook]

What is the going price for the Armory Megatube magic mana symbol dice? I just came into possession of some original unopened (thought shelf worn) tubes of these. Took me a while to figure out what they were. Now I know that they're sought after, but can't figure out what asking price is reasonable for them.

Any assistance you could provide would be appreciated.
"I'll take them off your hands, you don't want them"

Truth ... I have seen them vary widely in price ...

I recently came across a cache of them and paid $1 each

http://www.dicecollector.com/dice_DUPS_MIXED_18_OCT_2011_01.jpg (http://www.dicecollector.com/DUPS_MIXED_18_OCT_2011_01.jpg)

I bought a megatube about a year ago .. for $10

But then I have seen them sell for $5 a die before

Let me know if you would like for me to take them off of your hands

How many BTW? (you can PM or email me direct if you like)

[Ksheep]

A few questions:

A while back, a friend of mine gave me an old D30, and I've been trying to find out more about it (what companies made them, where they're used, what the value of it is, etc.) Unfortunately, this one has a crack on one of the corners, looks like someone stepped on it, and I've been thinking of getting a replacement. How would I best go about looking for one, what would be a good price, and is it worth the hassle? Pic below for reference:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6165/6264733902_2c66a0ebd3_b.jpg

Secondly, my father used to play AD&D 1st ed. and I happen to have a few of his dice, including a pair of 20-sided D10s. From what I can tell, they were made to be used as D10, D%, or D20's, but I was wondering if you could shed some more light on them. Pic below for reference:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6167/6264206315_d509227968_b.jpg

Lastly, I was looking into the Crystal Dice from Crystal Caste. What is your opinion on these? Are they better than normal polys, worse, or about the same when it comes to gameplay? Are they equally random? Or would they just be an oddity to use as a conversation piece?

[Kevin_Cook]

A few questions:

A while back, a friend of mine gave me an old D30, and I've been trying to find out more about it (what companies made them, where they're used, what the value of it is, etc.) Unfortunately, this one has a crack on one of the corners, looks like someone stepped on it, and I've been thinking of getting a replacement. How would I best go about looking for one, what would be a good price, and is it worth the hassle? Pic below for reference:
[SPOILER]

That die is an Armory D30 (http://www.dicecollector.com/D30_CLEAR_SHARP_SOLID_ARMORY_01.jpg)

and it looks like it is not actually cracked .. it looks like a bad clip mark from the sprue

Unfortunately The Armory has been out of the dice business since the '80s ... but there are several places that still have these

I know that Noble Knight used to .. as well as Gamestation


Secondly, my father used to play AD&D 1st ed. and I happen to have a few of his dice, including a pair of 20-sided D10s. From what I can tell, they were made to be used as D10, D%, or D20's, but I was wondering if you could shed some more light on them. Pic below for reference:
[SPOILER]

These are likely Gamescience or one of the companies who copied them


Lastly, I was looking into the Crystal Dice from Crystal Caste. What is your opinion on these? Are they better than normal polys, worse, or about the same when it comes to gameplay? Are they equally random? Or would they just be an oddity to use as a conversation piece?

They roll about as true as any other commercially made die ... my problem with them is .. I am getting old .. and I cant read the numbers easily anymore :(


*Proceeds to google "Bride of the Portable Hole", jokingly wondering if it might exist*

*It does.*

What.

Yep .. 17 hits

[Kevin_Cook]

If you are not interested in new or rare dice that were inventoried this month ... Please ignore this post

The biggest thing this month is the

http://www.dicecollector.com/DATABASE_BUTTON.png (http://www.dicecollector.com/SEARCH/)

http://www.dicecollector.com/dice_MINT28_SHAPEWAYS_CHARLIE8TH_TREE_YEAR_DICE.jp g (http://www.dicecollector.com/HIGHLIGHTS_OCTOBER_2011.html)

Click on the Shapeways artist Charlie8th's Tree Year die above for highlights of dice added in October 2011 (http://www.dicecollector.com/NEW_OCTOBER_2011.HTM)

[Templarkommando]

What is the oldest die that you have?

[Kevin_Cook]

What is the oldest die that you have?

Chances are ... this one

http://www.dicecollector.com/dice_MINT1_PERSIAN_BRONZE_01.jpg (http://www.dicecollector.com/MINT1_PERSIAN_BRONZE_01.jpg)

[Templarkommando]

Chances are ... this one

http://www.dicecollector.com/dice_MINT1_PERSIAN_BRONZE_01.jpg (http://www.dicecollector.com/MINT1_PERSIAN_BRONZE_01.jpg)

How old are they? It says Persian bronze, does that mean they are made of bronze and/or from the bronze age?

[Kevin_Cook]

How old are they? It says Persian bronze, does that mean they are made of bronze and/or from the bronze age?

They are bronze and thought to be from the 2nd century

I purposely stay away from most 'ancient' dice (and there are tons of them on ebay) ... mostly because they are expensive ... and I really cannot validate the age

[BobVosh]

I laughed hard when stumbleupon took me to here (http://www.rewarder.com/rewards/26922-Reward-for-the-original-set-of-dungeons-dragons-dice-all-pink) and I thought for like a minutes...this name seems really, really familiar.

[Kevin_Cook]

I laughed hard when stumbleupon took me to here (http://www.rewarder.com/rewards/26922-Reward-for-the-original-set-of-dungeons-dragons-dice-all-pink) and I thought for like a minutes...this name seems really, really familiar.

LOL ... I dont know if you can see the submissions for this ... People just dont seem to be able to understand what I am looking for .. One was a pink set of Koplow dice ... the other was a pound of Chessex dice .. like I cant buy their dice by the ton ... literally

[BobVosh]

Lol, it seems logically put together for what you want, I guess people got greedy seeing $50 for a set of dice.

[Krazzman]

Hello,

I don't know if this question came up already but, since you have such a great collection, I believe you got some dice from rare materials, like the one out of meteroid.
But I am looking for a D20(or a set of dice) out of Obsidian (for myself) and maybe one out of Olivin or Epidot (for my girlfriend).

Do you know a good manufacturer?

Do you know an average price?

Do you have some experience in the manufracture of certain mineral structures? (e.g. good mirals to make dice or not so good?)

Would it be more expensive to have a symbol instead of a 1 or 20?

And! Have you looked for DSA (Das Schwarze Auge) Dice? If I recollect it right they made some.

Hope you respond soon.

[BobVosh]

http://www.frpgames.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=7
Dwarven stone is pretty good company, and they list them at about 30, currently on sale for 24. Probably going to be the most accurate average until he who owns too many dice shows up.

[Kevin_Cook]

Lol, it seems logically put together for what you want, I guess people got greedy seeing $50 for a set of dice.

True


Hello,

I don't know if this question came up already but, since you have such a great collection, I believe you got some dice from rare materials, like the one out of meteroid.
But I am looking for a D20(or a set of dice) out of Obsidian (for myself) and maybe one out of Olivin or Epidot (for my girlfriend).

Do you know a good manufacturer?

Do you know an average price?

Crystal Caste (http://www.dicecollector.com/THE_DICE_THEME_CRYSTAL_CASTE.html) (Dwaven Stones) have Obsidian ... as to current price .. I would check with them


Do you have some experience in the manufracture of certain mineral structures? (e.g. good mirals to make dice or not so good?)

Would it be more expensive to have a symbol instead of a 1 or 20?

And! Have you looked for DSA (Das Schwarze Auge) Dice? If I recollect it right they made some.

Hope you respond soon.

I do not have much experience in the area of manufacturing stone dice :( ... TRUTH .. the best people to speak to is Crystal Caste (http://www.dicecollector.com/THE_DICE_THEME_CRYSTAL_CASTE.html) as the owner of the company's brother is a geologist


http://www.frpgames.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=7
Dwarven stone is pretty good company, and they list them at about 30, currently on sale for 24. Probably going to be the most accurate average until he who owns too many dice shows up.

JFYI .. the company isnt Dwarven Stone .. that is the style of die .. the company is Crystal Caste (http://www.dicecollector.com/THE_DICE_THEME_CRYSTAL_CASTE.html)

[Krazzman]

Hmm ok, the "website" seems to be good, their dice look good (if you even can see them with that small pictures...) but do you have a e-mail address I could contact? They seem to make good dice, but don't have what I sought.

I would like to get a d20 out of Obsidian (standard is 14, I think?) with a light green (to limegreen) or bright purple for the numbers.

This is the dice I would like to get and to wear as a necklace.

Hope you can help me.

[Kevin_Cook]

Hmm ok, the "website" seems to be good, their dice look good (if you even can see them with that small pictures...) but do you have a e-mail address I could contact? They seem to make good dice, but don't have what I sought.

I would like to get a d20 out of Obsidian (standard is 14, I think?) with a light green (to limegreen) or bright purple for the numbers.

This is the dice I would like to get and to wear as a necklace.

Hope you can help me.

The page that I showed is not Crystal Caste's .. it is mine .. if you want to see a larger image .. click on the thumbnail .. if you wish to contact Crystal Caste .. click on the logo at the top of my page and goto their website

[Krazzman]

The page that I showed is not Crystal Caste's .. it is mine .. if you want to see a larger image .. click on the thumbnail .. if you wish to contact Crystal Caste .. click on the logo at the top of my page and goto their website


I actually did that. And searched the mentioned Obsidian dice, they look good but sadly exactly like 2 poly d20 I've already got.
Somehow I can't find an Impressum or something like this on their site but my Browser crashes when I try to use anything except the left click bar. (On my work pc it seems to work...).

But I got the e-mail address now.

Thank you again for your advice.

[Totally Guy]

Whare does the word die come from?

A friend of mine suggested that the prefix "di" meant "two" and suggested that a coin has 2 sides and can be flipped for a random result like a die.

Is there a relationship?

[Jay R]

Whare does the word die come from?

A friend of mine suggested that the prefix "di" meant "two" and suggested that a coin has 2 sides and can be flipped for a random result like a die.

Is there a relationship?

No, the words are unrelated. "Die" comes from Middle English "dy"/"dys" from Old French "deys" and medieval Latin "decius" all the way back to Latin "datum", that which is given, presumably by Fortune.

All the above from the Oxford English Dictionary.

[BobVosh]

JFYI .. the company isnt Dwarven Stone .. that is the style of die .. the company is Crystal Caste (http://www.dicecollector.com/THE_DICE_THEME_CRYSTAL_CASTE.html)

Bleh I mixed up the name of those dice with Dwarven forge (http://www.dwarvenforge.com/), the miniature maker.

[Kevin_Cook]

If you are not interested in new or rare dice that were inventoried this month ... Please ignore this post

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Click on the Hand Painted Q-Workshop Forrest dice above for highlights of dice added in October 2011 (http://www.dicecollector.com/NEW_NOVEMBER_2011.HTM)

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[RndmNumGen]

How would you recommend inking dice? I bought a pound of uninked GameScience dice, but I'm having trouble getting something that will stay in the grooves but not stain the rest of the dice.

[Kevin_Cook]

How would you recommend inking dice? I bought a pound of uninked GameScience dice, but I'm having trouble getting something that will stay in the grooves but not stain the rest of the dice.

I recommend using Paint Pens

[Lipogram]

I've been looking into getting a set of the Crystal Caste Dwarven Dice. Before I do, I wanted to know I'd like to find out a bit about their randomness.

Do you or does anyone here know whether these are cast or machined? How accurate are they?

Any info would be appreciated.

[Kevin_Cook]

I've been looking into getting a set of the Crystal Caste Dwarven Dice. Before I do, I wanted to know I'd like to find out a bit about their randomness.

Do you or does anyone here know whether these are cast or machined? How accurate are they?

Any info would be appreciated.

They are neither cast or machined .. they are hand cut .. as they are made from stone ... as such .. they are mass produced ... so they will have variance in the accuracy ... Truly .. these are not meant for full time gaming use ... as they are cut stone

[Lipogram]

They are neither cast or machined .. they are hand cut .. as they are made from stone ... as such .. they are mass produced ... so they will have variance in the accuracy ... Truly .. these are not meant for full time gaming use ... as they are cut stone

I misspoke. I'm asking about the steel Dwarven Dice not the stone ones.

Best,
L

[Kevin_Cook]

I misspoke. I'm asking about the steel Dwarven Dice not the stone ones.

Best,
L

Ah .. then Dwarven Metal ... those are cast metal and then plated ... so they would be acceptable for gaming .. in my opinion :)

[Kevin_Cook]

If you are not interested in new or rare dice that were inventoried this month ... Please ignore this post

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Click on the Buckaroo Banzai (one of my favorite movies BTW) die above for highlights of dice added in December 2011 (http://www.dicecollector.com/NEW_DECEMBER_2011.HTM)

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[Kevin_Cook]

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[Yora]

Sharpened sharpie? Crazy. :smallbiggrin:

Why do casino dice not have rounded edges, but almost all other do?

[Kevin_Cook]

Why do casino dice not have rounded edges, but almost all other do?

Casino dice have sharp edges because there are state / federal regulations as to the tolerances that the dice must adhere to (usually 1/5000th of an inch in all dimensions)

If the dice had rounded corners .. they would not be able to maintain these standards

Another reason is ... a random sampling of dice are put into a dice balance caliper to make sure that the dice is truly balanced ... it is placed into the device at opposing corners ... and examined for balance ... this is done in all 3 dimensions ... rounded corners would not allow this to be done

[Kevin_Cook]

For those who care to look ... I have posted rewards for dice that I need for the collection

http://rewarder.com/users/19594/view

[rakkoon]

Hmm, can't see them since I cannot log in :smallfrown:
"Rewarder is currently available by invitation only."

[Kevin_Cook]

Hmm, can't see them since I cannot log in :smallfrown:
"Rewarder is currently available by invitation only."

Oh Crud ... that is what I am hearing from others as well .. AND .. I have no way to invite people .. at present

[Cicciograna]

Oh Crud ... that is what I am hearing from others as well .. AND .. I have no way to invite people .. at present

Just a quick feedback: yesterday I was able to see the reward page, shortly after you published your last post. Now I can't.

[Ksheep]

Just a quick feedback: yesterday I was able to see the reward page, shortly after you published your last post. Now I can't.

Same here. Looks like some setting on the page changed shortly after you posted it.

[Kevin_Cook]

I am told that the Rewarder page is now working again (albeit it sometimes times out)

[Kevin_Cook]

If you are not interested in new or rare dice that were inventoried this month ... Please ignore this post

http://www.dicecollector.com/diceinfo_january_2012_SHAPEWAYS_MCTRIVIA_STARGATE_ D36_STOPPED_01.jpg (http://www.dicecollector.com/HIGHLIGHTS_JANUARY_2012.html)

Click on the Shapeways Artist McTriva's Stargate die above for highlights of dice added in January 2012 (http://www.dicecollector.com/NEW_JANUARY_2012.HTM)

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[PetterTomBos]

I have recently seen pictures of knucklebones http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knucklebones.

Do you consider them dice? Can you shed some light on the probabilities on the different outcomes? :)

[Kevin_Cook]

I have recently seen pictures of knucklebones http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knucklebones.

Do you consider them dice? Can you shed some light on the probabilities on the different outcomes? :)

Although they served a similar purpose ... I dont make a point of collecting knucklebones as there are no clearly delineated indicia

You are also correct to question the randomness of such shapes

[Kevin_Cook]

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Click on the Shapeways Artist Aegidian's Monster Figurene die above for highlights of dice added in February 2012 (http://www.dicecollector.com/NEW_FEBRUARY_2012.HTM)

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[Kevin_Cook]

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http://www.dicecollector.com/diceinfo_march_2012_STORK_CLUB_LARGE_01.jpg (http://www.dicecollector.com/HIGHLIGHTS_MARCH_2012.html)

Click on the Stork Club NYC (finally) above for highlights of dice added in March 2012 (http://www.dicecollector.com/NEW_MARCH_2012.HTM)

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[Kevin_Cook]

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http://www.dicecollector.com/diceinfo_april_2012_UNKNOWN_POKER_MY_01.jpg (http://www.dicecollector.com/HIGHLIGHTS_APRIL_2012.html)

Click on the unknown logo poker dice above for highlights of dice added in April 2012 (http://www.dicecollector.com/NEW_APRIL_2012.HTM)

*** BONUS *** I am offering a reward to the first person who can definitively identify this logo ... as I have 2 sets (different style) of these poker dice

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[Kevin_Cook]

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Click on the Latvian poker dice above for highlights of dice added in May 2012 (http://www.dicecollector.com/NEW_MAY_2012.HTM)

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[Totally Guy]

Did you see they were selling Mouse Guard dice over at Archaia? They are a book publisher so it might have gone under your radar.

http://store.archaia.com/products/Mouse-Guard-RPG-Dice-Set.html

[Kevin_Cook]

Did you see they were selling Mouse Guard dice over at Archaia? They are a book publisher so it might have gone under your radar.

http://store.archaia.com/products/Mouse-Guard-RPG-Dice-Set.html

Thanks .. I just placed an order ... problem is .. it never emailed me nor did anything other than give me an order number :(

[Ksheep]

Speaking of dice, did you see the new handmade Artisan Dice? They just started up via Kickstarter, making d6 and Fudge dice out of various hardwoods. I believe they have finished shipping out the Kickstarter rewards and are taking orders now, although I may be mistaken.
http://artisandice.com/

[Kevin_Cook]

Speaking of dice, did you see the new handmade Artisan Dice? They just started up via Kickstarter, making d6 and Fudge dice out of various hardwoods. I believe they have finished shipping out the Kickstarter rewards and are taking orders now, although I may be mistaken.
http://artisandice.com/

No .. thanks much .. I had not seen them ... I am invested in several other Kickstarter dice projects ... including Dice Age

[Totally Guy]

A good day it would seem.

[Kevin_Cook]

If you are not interested in new or rare dice that were inventoried this month ... Please ignore this post

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Click on the Dragonbone above (please email me if you have another one of these) for highlights of dice added in June 2012 (http://www.dicecollector.com/NEW_JUNE_2012.HTM)

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[Darrin]

Kevin, is the "Wedge d4" patent still active, or did that expire? Any chance we could get Gamescience or Crystal Caste to produce new ones?

[Kevin_Cook]

Kevin, is the "Wedge d4" patent still active, or did that expire? Any chance we could get Gamescience or Crystal Caste to produce new ones?

Oh jeepers .. sorry I missed this Darrin ... I know I have looked here since the 24th .. wonder what happened

As to the patent

It was filed in 1980 ... and my understanding is that patents generally are 15 year patents .. so it sounds like this one

http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect2=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&d=PALL&RefSrch=yes&Query=PN/4,346,900

Has expired ... the problem is .. my list ... (http://www.dicecollector.com/DICEINFO_PATENTS.html) is not up to date ... so there may be a newer patent now

[Lemmy]

What is a good way to clean dice without damaging them? Plastic ones and metallic ones, specifically. And how often should that be done?

[BobVosh]

Casino dice have sharp edges because there are state / federal regulations as to the tolerances that the dice must adhere to (usually 1/5000th of an inch in all dimensions)

If the dice had rounded corners .. they would not be able to maintain these standards

Another reason is ... a random sampling of dice are put into a dice balance caliper to make sure that the dice is truly balanced ... it is placed into the device at opposing corners ... and examined for balance ... this is done in all 3 dimensions ... rounded corners would not allow this to be done


Then why do others have rounded corners? Easier to polish, cheaper, less gamer cursing for stepping on them, or etc?

[Knaight]

Then why do others have rounded corners? Easier to polish, cheaper, less gamer cursing for stepping on them, or etc?

If you're running dice through a rock tumbler, you aren't getting sharp corners. This is necessary if they were cast in a mold, unless you like little lumps of plastic sticking out.

[MachineWraith]

Any idea on where I could find tungsten or tungsten carbide dice, or is that something I'd have to special order myself? If I did need to special order them, any idea where I could do that?

I just think tungsten is a pretty darn spiffy metal. I've got a tungsten ring, and it still pleasantly surprises me when I drop it on asphalt or some such and it comes up with nary a blemish. Plus, it's quite heavy, and I'd like to have some solid dice. I've seen hematite dice, and those are alright, but I can't seem to find anyone doing tungsten.

[Kevin_Cook]

What is a good way to clean dice without damaging them? Plastic ones and metallic ones, specifically. And how often should that be done?

Well it depends on what the die is made of .. ie type of plastic .. in general I just use friction and skin oil .. if it is really dirty .. I have used alcohol and or a commercial degreaser (409 / fantastic / Simple Green)


Then why do others have rounded corners? Easier to polish, cheaper, less gamer cursing for stepping on them, or etc?

They have rouned corners because they are not precision dice .. ie they are molded rather than machined ... and as was said earlier .. they may have been tumbled


Any idea on where I could find tungsten or tungsten carbide dice, or is that something I'd have to special order myself? If I did need to special order them, any idea where I could do that?


I have never heard of Tungsten dice ... perhaps someone like Ace Precision R&D (http://www.dicecollector.com/THE_DICE_THEME_ACE_PRECISION_R_AND_D.html) could do something like that .. if the stock can be found (email link is in the page header)

[Kevin_Cook]

If you are not interested in new or rare dice that were inventoried this month ... Please ignore this post

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Click on the IRONDIE ZTARK D10 for highlights of dice added in July 2012 (http://www.dicecollector.com/NEW_JULY_2012.HTM)

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[Ksheep]

If you haven't heard yet, there's another dice-related Kickstarter: Spherical D14s and D18s (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/674003445/spherical-d14-and-d18-the-missing-even-sided-game). Thought you might like to know.

[Randomguy]

Do you have any binary dice? As in 1, 10, 11, 100, 101, 110, as opposed to the Binary Arts brand. For playing robot characters, of course.

Did you ever step on a d4? Which is worse, stepping on a d4 or stepping on a lego?

There's an entire wall of dice on your website labelled "retired". What made you retire them? Is there any particular reason that almost all of them have 1's pointed towards the camera?

[Kevin_Cook]

If you haven't heard yet, there's another dice-related Kickstarter: Spherical D14s and D18s (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/674003445/spherical-d14-and-d18-the-missing-even-sided-game). Thought you might like to know.

Yep .. I was one of the first backers as the artist who created the dice is one of my big supporters


Do you have any binary dice? As in 1, 10, 11, 100, 101, 110, as opposed to the Binary Arts brand. For playing robot characters, of course.

Does this help? Binary and Hex dice (http://www.dicecollector.com/THE_DICE_THEME_BINARY.html)


Did you ever step on a d4?

Not that I recall


Which is worse, stepping on a d4 or stepping on a lego?

I would think that a d4 would be much worse


There's an entire wall of dice on your website labelled "retired". What made you retire them? Is there any particular reason that almost all of them have 1's pointed towards the camera?

that is the container / shelf that was retired ... and it was retired because it was too hard to maintain .. every time I got a new casino die .. it took an hour to reorder the shelf

[Darrin]

Oh jeepers .. sorry I missed this Darrin ... I know I have looked here since the 24th .. wonder what happened

As to the patent

It was filed in 1980 ... and my understanding is that patents generally are 15 year patents .. so it sounds like this one

http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect2=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&d=PALL&RefSrch=yes&Query=PN/4,346,900

Has expired ... the problem is .. my list ... (http://www.dicecollector.com/DICEINFO_PATENTS.html) is not up to date ... so there may be a newer patent now



Well, your patent page does have this later patent: 5690331 (http://www.google.com/patents/US5690331). It mentions 4346900, but it claims that 4346900 doesn't specify "identically shaped sides" or an equal chance to land on each face.

It was filed in 1996, which means the patent expires in 20 years (before that, it was 17 years). So... it looks like TSR (or rather WotC) owns the Wedge D4 patent until 2016.

Hmm... looks like they were used in Dragon Dice, although they didn't use numbers on the faces.

[rakkoon]

So the smallest dice in the world are 0.3mm and cost over 800 dollars?
Impressive.
Have you ever seen them in real life?

[Kevin_Cook]

Well, your patent page does have this later patent: 5690331 (http://www.google.com/patents/US5690331). It mentions 4346900, but it claims that 4346900 doesn't specify "identically shaped sides" or an equal chance to land on each face.

It was filed in 1996, which means the patent expires in 20 years (before that, it was 17 years). So... it looks like TSR (or rather WotC) owns the Wedge D4 patent until 2016.

Hmm... looks like they were used in Dragon Dice, although they didn't use numbers on the faces.

NICE ! and Thanks ... I was not aware that Google Patents had come along this far ... I now need to go back and change my page to point to their URL rather than the USPTO


So the smallest dice in the world are 0.3mm and cost over 800 dollars?
Impressive.
Have you ever seen them in real life?

I have not seen such a die ... where did you see them for $800 ... I have contacted Johns Hopkins University ... and asked them to help me acquire one (as they were the ones who made the worlds smallest die) and they promised to do so ... but never came through


PS: Sorry for the delay I was in Indianapolis at GenCon

[rakkoon]

Through one of the links on your site (most of them seem to be slightly deceased btw :smallwink:). Here (http://pinktentacle.com/2006/08/tiny-dice/) it is, they say 870 dollars but I have no idea how accurate the site is

[Kevin_Cook]

Through one of the links on your site (most of them seem to be slightly deceased btw :smallwink:). Here (http://pinktentacle.com/2006/08/tiny-dice/) it is, they say 870 dollars but I have no idea how accurate the site is

Yea .. I contacted them back in 2006 ... that was the COST .. not the price to purchase

[Kevin_Cook]

Through one of the links on your site (most of them seem to be slightly deceased btw :smallwink:). Here (http://pinktentacle.com/2006/08/tiny-dice/) it is, they say 870 dollars but I have no idea how accurate the site is

Yea .. I contacted them back in 2006 ... that was the COST .. not the price to purchase

[Kevin_Cook]

Through one of the links on your site (most of them seem to be slightly deceased btw :smallwink:).

I picked 20 at random and only 1 of the 20 was dead :(


Here (http://pinktentacle.com/2006/08/tiny-dice/) it is, they say 870 dollars but I have no idea how accurate the site is

Yea .. I contacted them back in 2006 ... that was the COST .. not the price to purchase

[Kevin_Cook]

If you are not interested in new or rare dice that were inventoried this month ... Please ignore this post

http://www.dicecollector.com/diceinfo_august_2012_02.png (http://www.dicecollector.com/HIGHLIGHTS_AUGUST_2012.html)

There were too many amazing dice to choose from this month so click on the NO DICE above for highlights of dice added in August 2012 (http://www.dicecollector.com/NEW_AUGUST_2012.HTM)

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[Enix18]

I'm actually curious if you can identify a set of dice for me. They showed up in my collection one day and I haven't the faintest idea where they came from or what they might possibly be used for.

Since I don't have a picture handy, I'll have to describe them. They're white, six-sided dice with various images imprinted on the sides instead of numbers: a lightning bolt, a chair, a set of dice, a mug of ale, and a fist impacting something. There's also one red die in the set.

[Ksheep]

I'm actually curious if you can identify a set of dice for me. They showed up in my collection one day and I haven't the faintest idea where they came from or what they might possibly be used for.

Since I don't have a picture handy, I'll have to describe them. They're white, six-sided dice with various images imprinted on the sides instead of numbers: a lightning bolt, a chair, a set of dice, a mug of ale, and a fist impacting something. There's also one red die in the set.

After a quick Google search, I think i found what you're describing: They came from a game called "Inn-Fighting", which appears to be a D&D card game made by Wizards of the Coast. Pic of the dice in the link below, and you should be able to get more info from that.

http://boardgamegeek.com/image/263257/inn-fighting

[Enix18]

Yep, those are them!

That's so weird, though: I've never even heard of the game "Inn-Fighting," let alone known anyone who played it. Now I'm really not sure where these things came from... :smallfrown:

[Ksheep]

Yep, those are them!

That's so weird, though: I've never even heard of the game "Inn-Fighting," let alone known anyone who played it. Now I'm really not sure where these things came from... :smallfrown:

Did you buy a pound of dice recently? I know a friend had done that and got two or three really odd dice.

[Cicciograna]

Hey Kevin, were you aware of this (http://ancientpeoples.tumblr.com/search/dice)? How old is the oldest d20 you have?

[Kevin_Cook]

Good catch on the INN FIGHTING one KSheep

I even updated the dice database to reflect the description .. as I just had them down as INN-FIGHTING .. with no sides descriptions


Hey Kevin, were you aware of this (http://ancientpeoples.tumblr.com/search/dice)?

I was aware of the fact that Greeks and Romans did have icosahedral dice ... I was not aware of this specific die .. thanks !


How old is the oldest d20 you have?

approaching 50 years old (Mid 1960's)

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[the OOD]

When God does play dice with the universe, does he stop by to borrow some from you?



God does not play dice with the universe; He plays an ineffable game of His own devising, which might be compared, from the perspective of any of the other players , to being involved in an obscure and complex variant of poker in a pitch-dark room, with blank cards, for infinite stakes, with a Dealer who won't tell you the rules, and who [I]smiles all the time.

[Ksheep]

God does not play dice with the universe; He plays an ineffable game of His own devising, which might be compared, from the perspective of any of the other players , to being involved in an obscure and complex variant of poker in a pitch-dark room, with blank cards, for infinite stakes, with a Dealer who won't tell you the rules, and who [I]smiles all the time.

Love the Good Omens quote. Good to hear that there are other people out there that have actually read that.

[Kevin_Cook]

Noone even noticed .. or noticed but didnt comment about my comment about God and Dice ... in this photo ... from last months dice

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[Conners]

Hello Mr. Cook. Would like to ask you about ordering a large number of custom dice.


I am currently looking for a good place which does coloured d6s (red, blue, white), with one side being black. I haven't decided on the size of these dice, but a small size is likely desirable in this case.

My second concern, is how to ship these dice in packets, to many people. Would a custom-dice manufacturer be willing to mail an order in such a way? Or would I need to hire someone who specializes in packing and shipping?


I'll be grateful for any insight you can offer me. Thank you very much, in advance :smallsmile:.

[Kevin_Cook]

Hi Conners

Depending on how many you want ... they can be purchased from a dice vendor like GameStation or from a direct manufacturer in China

As to packaging ... my guess is you would need to hire someone ... as most manufacturers if not all .. ship dice in bulk (1000+ at a time)



Hello Mr. Cook. Would like to ask you about ordering a large number of custom dice.


I am currently looking for a good place which does coloured d6s (red, blue, white), with one side being black. I haven't decided on the size of these dice, but a small size is likely desirable in this case.

My second concern, is how to ship these dice in packets, to many people. Would a custom-dice manufacturer be willing to mail an order in such a way? Or would I need to hire someone who specializes in packing and shipping?


I'll be grateful for any insight you can offer me. Thank you very much, in advance :smallsmile:.

[Conners]

Thank you for replying.

Would you say there are any benefits to addressing manufacturers in China directly, or is it just as well to contact GameStation?

[Kevin_Cook]

It depends on how many you want .. and how many sides custom


Thank you for replying.

Would you say there are any benefits to addressing manufacturers in China directly, or is it just as well to contact GameStation?

[Conners]

Only one side would need to be custom. The number of dice would be over a thousand, perhaps more than two thousand.

[Kevin_Cook]

I suggest contacting in order

Chessex (they have the best variety of colors)
GameStation (Likely have the lowest prices .. in bulk (as I understand it)
Q-Workshop (they have the best quality as they actually mold the dice to your specification)


Only one side would need to be custom. The number of dice would be over a thousand, perhaps more than two thousand.

[Reaper_Monkey]

Hi, I've just inherited some dice which have been in the family for some time - most of which are just regular old dice from the pub my grandfather used to own.

Three of them however are a little different, and I'm unsure as to what game they're for (if any, specifically) or why they differ in the way they do. I thought you might be able to enlighten me.

The dice themselves are all d6, with pips, and all have the pips on the four side coloured red (I'm aware that this is a common feature for Chinese dice) but they also have the one side replaced with text. Two dice have " E T " in red lettering, and the remaining die has " J D " (also in red). The ET side has the 'E' in the lower left and 'T' in the top right, clearly offset - whilst the JD side are just both centred in the middle of the die.

Judging from the lack of perfectly regular spacing of pips on the dice, I'm assuming these were produced by hand, so it could just be that these are custom made dice for people with those initials so they could always claim them (no doubt reclaimed by the pub when lost or something). But I thought I'd ask as you might know something more about this kind of thing.

I'll also include these details, as they might matter:
The colour of the dice are very yellow in colour - and appear to have hairline cracks on their surface in black. Also, all dice are right handed (with 1 facing up they read 1,2,3 in a clockwise order), and all dice have 3 and 2 aligned in the same diagonal (bottom left to top right when 1 is facing upwards) and have the six face aligned with the parallel lines crossing form the 2 side to the 5 side.

Any details of the origin and potential game these might have been used for (or at least confirmation that they're likely custom made dice for individuals) would be fantastic as I'd like to know more about these 'heirlooms' of mine - so thanks for any light you can shed on them.

[Kevin_Cook]

I agree .. these do seem to be hand made ... I might be able to tell more ... if you were to post a photo somewhere


Hi, I've just inherited some dice which have been in the family for some time - most of which are just regular old dice from the pub my grandfather used to own.

Three of them however are a little different, and I'm unsure as to what game they're for (if any, specifically) or why they differ in the way they do. I thought you might be able to enlighten me.

The dice themselves are all d6, with pips, and all have the pips on the four side coloured red (I'm aware that this is a common feature for Chinese dice) but they also have the one side replaced with text. Two dice have " E T " in red lettering, and the remaining die has " J D " (also in red). The ET side has the 'E' in the lower left and 'T' in the top right, clearly offset - whilst the JD side are just both centred in the middle of the die.

Judging from the lack of perfectly regular spacing of pips on the dice, I'm assuming these were produced by hand, so it could just be that these are custom made dice for people with those initials so they could always claim them (no doubt reclaimed by the pub when lost or something). But I thought I'd ask as you might know something more about this kind of thing.

I'll also include these details, as they might matter:
The colour of the dice are very yellow in colour - and appear to have hairline cracks on their surface in black. Also, all dice are right handed (with 1 facing up they read 1,2,3 in a clockwise order), and all dice have 3 and 2 aligned in the same diagonal (bottom left to top right when 1 is facing upwards) and have the six face aligned with the parallel lines crossing form the 2 side to the 5 side.

Any details of the origin and potential game these might have been used for (or at least confirmation that they're likely custom made dice for individuals) would be fantastic as I'd like to know more about these 'heirlooms' of mine - so thanks for any light you can shed on them.

[Kevin_Cook]

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[Yora]

Simple Dice Math question:

The distribution for d100 should be linear and not bell-shaped, as the two dice aren't really added together, doesn't it? If you round ever number down to the next 5% increment, you should get the same distribution as for a d20, right?

[Kevin_Cook]

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[Ksheep]

Just wondering, what are your thoughts on the Dice Rings kickstarter (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/critsuccess/dice-rings)? Do you think they'd be "random" enough to substitute for actual dice?

[Razanir]

Have you found an actual use for d12s? (besides barbarians, dragons, undead and greataxes)

[Ksheep]

Have you found an actual use for d12s? (besides barbarians, dragons, undead and greataxes)

Killer Bunnies uses d12s extensively, as does the OotS board game.

[Knaight]

Simple Dice Math question:

The distribution for d100 should be linear and not bell-shaped, as the two dice aren't really added together, doesn't it? If you round ever number down to the next 5% increment, you should get the same distribution as for a d20, right?

The distribution is linear. However, you want to round every number up to the nearest 5% increment, then divide by 5 to replicate a d20 (this makes 1-5 all read as one, whereas 1-4 would have read as 0 prior, which causes problems).

[Kevin_Cook]

Just wondering, what are your thoughts on the Dice Rings kickstarter (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/critsuccess/dice-rings)? Do you think they'd be "random" enough to substitute for actual dice?

I have several of this type or ring dice ... I suppose I should included them on the site ... The ones I have do freewheel well enough to be randomizers ... what they lack is the arrow pointing to a specific outcome ... which the kickstarter seems to have :)


Have you found an actual use for d12s? (besides barbarians, dragons, undead and greataxes)

Truth ... I seldom focus on use ... but now that you mention it ... I have not seen too many game systems that use d12's ... I know Button Men does

[Kevin_Cook]

Just wondering, what are your thoughts on the Dice Rings kickstarter (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/critsuccess/dice-rings)? Do you think they'd be "random" enough to substitute for actual dice?

I have several of this type or ring dice ... I suppose I should included them on the site ... The ones I have do freewheel well enough to be randomizers ... what they lack is the arrow pointing to a specific outcome ... which the kickstarter seems to have :)


Have you found an actual use for d12s? (besides barbarians, dragons, undead and greataxes)

Truth ... I seldom focus on use ... but now that you mention it ... I have not seen too many other (non D&D) game systems that use d12's ... I know Button Men does ... in addition ... they are excellent for determining time of day ... when used with another die to indicate AM/PM (assuming a 24 hour day of course)

[Morghen]

I haven't dug through all 11 bazillion pages of this, so I apologize if this has been asked before:

I assume for the purposes of your collection you don't particularly care if a particular brand of dice is wonky (or misweighted or whatever), but being a dice aficionado you probably learn things.

(Here's the actual question.) Do you know which brands I should avoid if I care about sticking close to a really random die?

[Jay R]

Here's the actual question.) Do you know which brands I should avoid if I care about sticking close to a really random die?

If you want the best random variables, get your d6's from a casino, and everything else from Gamescience.

[Morghen]

How about "pretty good" distribution?

Maybe this is a better way to ask:

Should I avoid any of the major brands?

[Teflonknight]

I finally made it through all the pages and have a couple of questions for you.

1) I have seen it asked what you would grab if your collection were being destroyed...Do you have your collection insured? If it were destroyed would you start again?

2) Are you married? How does you Wife/GF feel about this hobby?

If either of these questions are too personal please feel free to ignore.

[Kevin_Cook]

I haven't dug through all 11 bazillion pages of this, so I apologize if this has been asked before:

I assume for the purposes of your collection you don't particularly care if a particular brand of dice is wonky (or misweighted or whatever), but being a dice aficionado you probably learn things.

Yep ... I sure do


(Here's the actual question.) Do you know which brands I should avoid if I care about sticking close to a really random die?

None at present ... but certain styles should be avoided

Crystal Caste Dwarven Stones are often not completely regular .. but they are extremely beautiful

Older Q-Workshop dice (1994-1995) were also imbalanced until they managed to perfect (truly) their manufacturing processes


If you want the best random variables, get your d6's from a casino, and everything else from Gamescience.

This is my opinion as well


How about "pretty good" distribution?

Maybe this is a better way to ask:

Should I avoid any of the major brands?

I <think> I answered that above ... if not ... please ask again

I finally made it through all the pages and have a couple of questions for you.

1) I have seen it asked what you would grab if your collection were being destroyed...Do you have your collection insured? If it were destroyed would you start again?

Yes ... and Probably not ... 35 years is a long time to catch up :)


2) Are you married? How does you Wife/GF feel about this hobby?

No .. and GF's in the past have been mostly indifferent ... ie not particularly interested


If either of these questions are too personal please feel free to ignore.

No Worries

[Kevin_Cook]

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[Paragon468]

I've been thinking of purchasing some GameScience precision dice (the blue moonstone ones). I've seen a lot of mixed opinions about them, and most either say they're really great or really terrible. Nothing in between.

Do you know if they're worth buying?
Thanks,

Paragon468

[Togath]

How do you read a spindle d20?, The specific one uses triangular wedges for each face, reversing direction each other number.

Also, how viable are the dice within a die dice?(a clear shell with two or more dice inside it), When just rotating it in my hand the tiny ones inside seem to stick, but when rolling it they seem to move around fine.

I got a few dice as a present from a friend this year, and was having trouble figuring out how useful they were(I ended up with a spindle d6, d8, d10 and d20, as well as two dice with a die dice[a 2d6 and a 3d6])
edit: the d6, d8, and d10(and the d20 uses the basic concept) are the style of this one you have (http://www.dicecollector.com/MINT31_CRYSTAL_CASTE_PROTOTYPE_01.jpg), if that helps with identifying them

[Paragon468]

How do you read a spindle d20?, The specific one uses triangular wedges for each face, reversing direction each other number

People ask me this all the time when they see mine. Just read the number on the top face. With the D20s you have to look closely to see which one it is, which is one of the reasons I don't usually use them. They're definitely interesting dice to have though.

[Nepenthe]

I've been thinking of purchasing some GameScience precision dice (the blue moonstone ones). I've seen a lot of mixed opinions about them, and most either say they're really great or really terrible. Nothing in between.

Do you know if they're worth buying?
Thanks,

Paragon468

I like my set. I got a discontinued color (pumpkin orange) off Amazon for under $2. Keep in mind you will have to file the sprue off yourself, and it's hard to do without scuffing that face (or maybe I just suck at it). Also, I never found a really reliable way to ink the numbers (best so far is a .005 micron pen), so the ink does come up and smudge the faces and I have to re-ink every few months. All this amounts to dice that are butt-ugly. However, they roll amazingly well and don't ricochet all over the table, and that easily outweighs any cosmetic factors for me.

P.s. some sets come pre-inked now so that eliminates part of the cons.

[Paragon468]

I like my set. I got a discontinued color (pumpkin orange) off Amazon for under $2. Keep in mind you will have to file the sprue off yourself, and it's hard to do without scuffing that face (or maybe I just suck at it). Also, I never found a really reliable way to ink the numbers (best so far is a .005 micron pen), so the ink does come up and smudge the faces and I have to re-ink every few months. All this amounts to dice that are butt-ugly. However, they roll amazingly well and don't ricochet all over the table, and that easily outweighs any cosmetic factors for me.

P.s. some sets come pre-inked now so that eliminates part of the cons.

Yeah, I'm hearing a lot about the sprue mark. Some don't mind it, others hate the dice for it. How bad is it? I've got no problem removing a small mark.

As for the inking, the ones I'm looking at are pre-inked.

[Nepenthe]

It's extremely noticeable--even after filing. Doesn't effect the rolls at all, but you probably want to mention it if your table isn't familiar with precision dice. You don't want to be accused of loading the dice.

[Paragon468]

It's extremely noticeable--even after filing. Doesn't effect the rolls at all, but you probably want to mention it if your table isn't familiar with precision dice. You don't want to be accused of loading the dice.

Ah, a little blotch won't do any harm. Thanks for the information.

[rakkoon]

happy New year! got ninety New dice for New years. yay father in laws ! I have one I don't recognise: green with golden numbers 762 ,564 ,960 ,168 ,366 663. any ideas ?


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[Kevin_Cook]

Thanks all for helping answer

As to the Gamescience die ... I first file then polish using a dremel and jewelers rouge ... that polishes it back up

As to double dice being random ... I would think that they were

As to the Crystal Caste dice ... I think this has already been answered ... if not ... please let me know ... or let me know if I missed any questions

[Paragon468]

As to the Gamescience die ... I first file then polish using a dremel and jewelers rouge ... that polishes it back up


I went ahead and got some. I'm not sure if it was just this set, but the blemish didn't need filed or polished at all: the cut was very clean, and while there was still a mark it didn't protrude at all.

The only problem with them is that the D8 and D12 have incorrect numbering. Luckily, my D&D group doesn't mind and my DM will let me use them.

[rakkoon]

if you could help me identify the die with the weird numbers that would be great?
also, are there any conventions in Europe where dice collectors can get their fix?


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[Kevin_Cook]

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[Kevin_Cook]

happy New year! got ninety New dice for New years. yay father in laws ! I have one I don't recognise: green with golden numbers 762 ,564 ,960 ,168 ,366 663. any ideas ?

Likely they are from a number trick ... I have a few sets similar ... and just purchased another yesterday

http://www.ebay.com/itm/121043081068?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

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are there any conventions in Europe where dice collectors can get their fix?

Based on the number of dice that I see European collectors displaying ... Spiel at Essen (Germany) seems to be the Mecca for Dice Collectors in Europe


I went ahead and got some. I'm not sure if it was just this set, but the blemish didn't need filed or polished at all: the cut was very clean, and while there was still a mark it didn't protrude at all.

The only problem with them is that the D8 and D12 have incorrect numbering. Luckily, my D&D group doesn't mind and my DM will let me use them.

Incorrect numbering? ... How so?

As to the clean marks ... since the company has changed hands ... a new method of separating the dice from the sprue has been used ... they now use hot snips to melt the dice off of the sprue

[Paragon468]

[color=blue]Incorrect numbering? ... How so?

A few of the numbers are in the wrong places. It seem that rather than following the rule of the number and its opposite being 1+the vale of the die, they tried to make it add up to the value alone, and as a result some of them add up to too much or too little.

I noticed it at first only because on both dice the 1's were not placed opposite the highest value, as they should be.

[Nepenthe]

Well it shouldn't matter on a fair die anyway. The only advantage to that system of numbering is to average out not-quite regular dice (e.g. a die that rolls a lot of 20's will also roll a lot of 1's).

[Kevin_Cook]

A few of the numbers are in the wrong places. It seem that rather than following the rule of the number and its opposite being 1+the vale of the die, they tried to make it add up to the value alone, and as a result some of them add up to too much or too little.

I noticed it at first only because on both dice the 1's were not placed opposite the highest value, as they should be.

That is very odd ... it sounds like you dont have Gamescience dice ... as Lou Zocchi (the founder) was the one who first pressed that idea of fair number distribution


Well it shouldn't matter on a fair die anyway. The only advantage to that system of numbering is to average out not-quite regular dice (e.g. a die that rolls a lot of 20's will also roll a lot of 1's).

Correct .. number distribution should not effect randomness ... unless the roller is trying and succeeding in rolling the die with 'English' (ie cheating)

[Paragon468]

That is very odd ... it sounds like you dont have Gamescience dice ... as Lou Zocchi (the founder) was the one who first pressed that idea of fair number distribution

No, I'm positive they're Gamescience... Eh, it doesn't matter much. They're awesome dice altogether, and the nice random outcome makes gameplay really interesting.

[Kevin_Cook]

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[Kevin_Cook]

I just had to do an interim update to show these dice

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At first I thought they were just some cheap polys that someone marked with sharpie and put into an old dice box ... Turns out ... they are cheap polys (Hong Kong) but are much older than I thought ... 1963

These may be the oldest polyhedral game dice set ... we have seen d4's ... d6's ... d12's ... and even d20's from ancient times ... but never as a set

[rakkoon]

Ahh, the joy of a rare find. Even better than actually having them. To be relived every time you see them :smallsmile:

I had that feeling with a spinning top that is used as a die.

Enjoy the feeling!

[Kevin_Cook]

Ahh, the joy of a rare find. Even better than actually having them. To be relived every time you see them :smallsmile:

I had that feeling with a spinning top that is used as a die.

Enjoy the feeling!

LOL .. I look at it as preserving history ... in photographic form :)

[rakkoon]

Now you're getting into Zen territory.
If the die itself is destroyed but the photo exists...is it really dead?

think about it...hmm

[Kevin_Cook]

Now you're getting into Zen territory.
If the die itself is destroyed but the photo exists...is it really dead?

think about it...hmm

LOL ... that is pretty deep

If I die rolls in the forest ... and no one is watching ...

[Kevin_Cook]

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[Jay R]

That is very odd ... it sounds like you dont have Gamescience dice ... as Lou Zocchi (the founder) was the one who first pressed that idea of fair number distribution

They might be early Gamescience dice.

Lou Zocchi's dice were not made with opposite sides adding up to n+1 until the mid-80s. His 6-siders had 1 opposing 4, 2 opposing 5, and 3 opposing 6. His original 20-siders, like everybody else's, were marked 0-9 twice, and each number was opposite itself.

I'm pretty sure of the timing. In 1985 or so, at Texcon, he sponsored a "polyhedrathon", with various prizes. I noticed then that his dice did not add up to n+1. But pretty soon after that they did.

(I won the prize for most unusual dice, with homemade d48, d60, and d120. The opposite sides added up to 49, 61, and 121, respectively.)

[Jasonm2674]

I'm an "old" gamer and I've been attempting to find out who the dice manufacturer was for Waldenbooks in the early 90's. Specifically there was a dice tube which contained multiple colored sharp edge translucent gem dice.

Is there ANYONE who can possibly remember who it was that made the set ?

I know there are dice everywhere and they are easy to find in individual color sets and I have many of them. It's been killing me I can't remember who it was that made the originals.

There was a blue, clear, green, pink, red, light blue and something else in the set.

Thanks to anyone who might be old enough to remember

I want to say that on the D10 there was a + sign next to the number instead of the 0

[magwaaf]

we are convinced our friend sold his soul for d6 powers. everytime he rolls d6's he wins. his character stats are never lower than a 16. we watch him do this and it's sick.


not too mention how much he owns at shadowrun

[Jay R]

I'm an "old" gamer and I've been attempting to find out who the dice manufacturer was for Waldenbooks in the early 90's. Specifically there was a dice tube which contained multiple colored sharp edge translucent gem dice.

Is there ANYONE who can possibly remember who it was that made the set ?

I know there are dice everywhere and they are easy to find in individual color sets and I have many of them. It's been killing me I can't remember who it was that made the originals.

There was a blue, clear, green, pink, red, light blue and something else in the set.

Thanks to anyone who might be old enough to remember

I want to say that on the D10 there was a + sign next to the number instead of the 0

Sharp-edged polyhedral dice are almost automatically Gamescience.

[Jasonm2674]

I would most likely agree but I cannot find out what set this was, or where to begin looking for another.

It would have been immediately after they started selling the precision dice. Now, you can't find 4 sided die that aren't "clipped" and I have not gotten a reply from gamescience in the few emails I've sent.

[Kevin_Cook]

RE: Waldenbooks dice ... I have actually experienced that bookstores have a lot of leeway on such purchases ... in the early 90's ... there were several companies who had dice in tubes ...

The Armory ... was the foremost ..

GameScience had theirs in blister packs ... and were the only one to use + signs on their dice (that I know of) but they were on their d20's rather than d10's

Diamond Dice also had dice at that time ... but I am not sure how they packaged

Heritage ... like GameScience also used Blister Packs

Windmill ... also used Blister Packs

It is too bad that you no longer have them as I could help identify them

[Totally Guy]

With websites like Kickstarter and Shapeways seemingly exploding the creativity and new materials that go into dice, how are you keeping up? I've seen those kickstarters, especially the exotic wood one, and it'd be expensive!

[Kevin_Cook]

With websites like Kickstarter and Shapeways seemingly exploding the creativity and new materials that go into dice, how are you keeping up? I've seen those kickstarters, especially the exotic wood one, and it'd be expensive!

Thats the problem ... I cant keep up ... so I have to pick and choose ... at present ... I am focusing on Kickstarter ... as the materials (so far) are more durable

[Kevin_Cook]

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[Jasonm2674]

Thank you for the info Kevin.

I know FOR CERTAIN that the 20 sided did have a + sign on it. I was unsure as to the others. Are there any manufacturers that are doing that to your knowledge ?

It was a multicolor pack as well.

[Kevin_Cook]

Thank you for the info Kevin.

I know FOR CERTAIN that the 20 sided did have a + sign on it. I was unsure as to the others. Are there any manufacturers that are doing that to your knowledge ?

It was a multicolor pack as well.

Armory had d30's that used + and - ... and were numbered 0-9 3 times ... one set with - ... one set with + ... and one set with neither

There were a couple of companies who directly copied Gamescience's dice ... so they are virtually indistinguishable ... other than quality of plastic ... but I dont think any of them copied the + d20's

[Kevin_Cook]

If you are looking for some really cool dice I recommend this kickstarter ... it has about 28 hours left ... and is already funded 10 times over

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/springboard/rocket-dice

[rakkoon]

Advertising works :smallwink:, I love crowdfunding and receiving (fairly) unique stuff.

[Kevin_Cook]

Advertising works :smallwink:, I love crowdfunding and receiving (fairly) unique stuff.

I normally dont advertise on my threads .. as it is bad form ...

But in this case I am not involved in this Kickstarter other than I want some of those dice

If I had been one of the managers ... I would never have posted

[rakkoon]

Funny that you mention RPG4live on your site, I bought dice from him a couple of times. Just how big is the dice collecting world exactly?

[Kevin_Cook]

Just how big is the dice collecting world exactly?

Well .. it depends on how you classify collecting

There are currently 48 members of the Facebook ... Collecting Dice group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/205800032794188/

I know that there are several members of the Dice Maniacs' Club ... who are not members of this group

Also ... there are factions of collectors .. some that only collect Casino dice ... some that only collect d20's ... some that only collect blue dice

Overall ... I would say that avid ... regular (people who add to their collections at least once a month) ... there are about 50 world wide

And several of us meet regularly at Gen Con



Only 9 hrs left - http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/springboard/rocket-dice

[Ksheep]

Only 9 hrs left - http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/springboard/rocket-dice



If I had some extra spending money, I'd probably fund it. However, as it stands, my fiancé would probably skin me alive if I spent more money on dice. I'm also rather tempted by the latest Artisan Dice Kickstarter. I really think a set of Mesquite dice would be neat, but I also really like how the flame-polished titanium looks…

Heck, most of the woods look neat, especially the various red and black varieties, and the purple-heart just looks gorgeous.

[sambouchah]

I don't have any questions or anything, just wanted to say how jealous I am of your collection! I thought I had a lot... I was oh so wrong haha:smallbiggrin:

[rakkoon]

Hmm, who buy dice at least once a month.
I never buy them.
I pay for them first and then sell it to my family.
Then they give it to me for my birthday, father's day, sunday

But I like to watch the avid collectors :smalltongue:

[Kevin_Cook]

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[killem2]

Do they make dice out of precious metals?

How about Carbon Fiber dice?

Lead?

[Ksheep]

Do they make dice out of precious metals?

How about Carbon Fiber dice?

Lead?

I doubt you could make a reliable die out of Carbon Fiber, and you'd have a lot of issues with lead. Precious metals would be fairly easy to make (albeit expensive), although someone could easily make, say, a gold-plated die. In fact, the company Artisan Dice recently had a Kickstarter where one of the stretch goals unlocked gold, silver, and platinum-plated aluminum dice. They also had Tungsten, Damascus steel, and Graphite (among many other materials).

[killem2]

My friend has a particularly ridged set of dice, well set is a poor word, a pair is a better word.

If I uploaded the picture tonight when I get home, what are the chances you can identify the manufacturer and where I could find it?

[Kevin_Cook]

Do they make dice out of precious metals?

Yes ... Check out THIS LINK (http://www.dicecollector.com/THE_DICE_THEME_METAL.html) both silver and gold (plated and solid)


How about Carbon Fiber dice?

I agree with the previous poster ... unless they are constructed very carefully .. I suspect CF dice would fall apart as it is much like layered fiberglass


Lead?

Yes .. see the link above ..under LEAD


My friend has a particularly ridged set of dice, well set is a poor word, a pair is a better word.

If I uploaded the picture tonight when I get home, what are the chances you can identify the manufacturer and where I could find it?

I certainly will try ... and many others here could also possibly help :)

[killem2]

I just had to do an interim update to show these dice

http://www.dicecollector.com/dice_MINT34_ADVERTISING_ATTRACTIONS_INC_ZAZZ_POLYS PHERES_01.jpg (http://www.dicecollector.com/MINT34_ADVERTISING_ATTRACTIONS_INC_ZAZZ_POLYSPHERE S_01.jpg)

At first I thought they were just some cheap polys that someone marked with sharpie and put into an old dice box ... Turns out ... they are cheap polys (Hong Kong) but are much older than I thought ... 1963

These may be the oldest polyhedral game dice set ... we have seen d4's ... d6's ... d12's ... and even d20's from ancient times ... but never as a set

now that I think of it, that d8 in this picture looks a lot like it, except the Numbers are more clear. anyway i'll get it tonight

[killem2]

here it is, I guess this is the only dice that he has like this.

I dunno what i like about it, I guess it seems older, its very straight edges rather than the usual rounded ones.

http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/927/img8282.JPG

[Kevin_Cook]

here it is, I guess this is the only dice that he has like this.

I dunno what i like about it, I guess it seems older, its very straight edges rather than the usual rounded ones.

http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/927/img8282.JPG

WOW .. at first I believed that that die is an Orange GameScience D8

Then I checked my own "HOW DO YOU TELL WHO MADE A DIE" (http://www.dicecollector.com/DICEINFO_HOW_DO_YOU_TELL_WHO_MADE_A_DIE.html) page and it turns out that seems to be a Jerry Alexander d8 (http://www.dicecollector.com/JERRYA.jpg)

[killem2]

WOW .. at first I believed that that die is an Orange GameScience D8

Then I checked my own "HOW DO YOU TELL WHO MADE A DIE" (http://www.dicecollector.com/DICEINFO_HOW_DO_YOU_TELL_WHO_MADE_A_DIE.html) page and it turns out that seems to be a Jerry Alexander d8 (http://www.dicecollector.com/JERRYA.jpg)





Awesome, are those still around for sale you think?

[Kevin_Cook]

Awesome, are those still around for sale you think?

Jerry Alexander have been gone for about 25 years ... Gamescience is still going strong ... the problem I had with Jerry Alexander was opposing sides of their dice did not add to n+1 where n is the number of sides on the die

[Preaplanes]

Are there any trick polyhedral die (the typical 7-set) that you can buy pre-made that always roll minimum (or maximum) values?

Would that even be reliable on higher-faced polygons, such as a d20 that always rolls 20s or 1s (mutually exclusively of course)?

[Deaxsa]

why do the D3's have letters on them? what do they signify?

what would be good ways to ink a die with no ink? (reading dice without ink sucks imho)

edit: know of any place where i can get a (matching) set of dice that include a d3?

[Jay R]

why do the D3's have letters on them? what do they signify?

The letters on my d3 are R, P, and S, for Rock, Paper Scissors.


what would be good ways to ink a die with no ink? (reading dice without ink sucks imho)

A Sharpie works well.

Or paint. You can just paint the dice and then rub it off lightly, and the number stays painted.


edit: know of any place where i can get a (matching) set of dice that include a d3?

Googling "d3 dice set" gets many hits.

[Kevin_Cook]

Are there any trick polyhedral die (the typical 7-set) that you can buy pre-made that always roll minimum (or maximum) values?

Would that even be reliable on higher-faced polygons, such as a d20 that always rolls 20s or 1s (mutually exclusively of course)?

I know of none that are reliable

Chessex used to make sets of dice that had 2 of the highest face ... ie on a d20 ... 2 20's and no 1

I have one weighted d20 ... and LOTS of weighted d6's ... but none are 100% reliable


why do the D3's have letters on them? what do they signify?

Jay R answered this ... thanks much


what would be good ways to ink a die with no ink? (reading dice without ink sucks imho)

Only one thing to add .. Sharpie oil based paint pens


edit: know of any place where i can get a (matching) set of dice that include a d3?

GameScience / GameStation sells a large 14 die? set that includes a d3

[Kevin_Cook]

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[Kevin_Cook]

Is there anyone willing to be my Secret Shopper for Origins?

I very much would like it if someone could shop the Q-Workshop booth for me and I can compensate via Paypal

Please contact me via email (via the website ... if you can help)

EDIT: I found someone who can help ... a fellow Dice Maniac :)

[Kevin_Cook]

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[Totally Guy]

Is there anyone willing to be my Secret Shopper for Origins?

:smallconfused: Do they see you coming and put up their prices?

I think most of what I say in this thread is about money... must be that my priorities are coming through. I guess that's why I'm not the one with the dice collection. :smalltongue:

[Kevin_Cook]

:smallconfused: Do they see you coming and put up their prices?

I think most of what I say in this thread is about money... must be that my priorities are coming through. I guess that's why I'm not the one with the dice collection. :smalltongue:

LOL ... no ... I just could not be there ... I did find a fellow collector who was able to make my purchases

[Kevin_Cook]

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[Kevin_Cook]

Is anyone willing to help me by attending the D&D Next session at Gen Con Indy next week to acquire the set of promotional dice after I will purchase the dice from you?

For more info : http://d6mafia.com/index.php?option=com_easyblog&view=entry&id=69&Itemid=227

[Kevin_Cook]

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[leebenningfield]

I just came here from a google search (which also turned up dicecollector.com).

I've been searching high and low for sets of the Koplow pink opaque dice. I've found a number of the d4, d6, and d8, (6, 10, and 30, respectively - G2 Collectibles on eBay seems to have a bunch of d6 and d8) but no full sets or any d10, d12, or d20.

Or, if I can't find those, any pink or pinkish dice with black lettering. I know chessex has a few different pink ones, but they all seem to have white or gold lettering. I'm not a big fan of Q-Workshop's either, they're hard to read quickly when rolling a bunch at once, and they're rather expensive compared to the other common brands.

Any advice on where I might be able to find what I'm looking for? Thanks!

[Jay R]

I just came here from a google search (which also turned up dicecollector.com).

I've been searching high and low for sets of the Koplow pink opaque dice. I've found a number of the d4, d6, and d8, (6, 10, and 30, respectively - G2 Collectibles on eBay seems to have a bunch of d6 and d8) but no full sets or any d10, d12, or d20.

Or, if I can't find those, any pink or pinkish dice with black lettering. I know chessex has a few different pink ones, but they all seem to have white or gold lettering. I'm not a big fan of Q-Workshop's either, they're hard to read quickly when rolling a bunch at once, and they're rather expensive compared to the other common brands.

Any advice on where I might be able to find what I'm looking for? Thanks!

My advice is to buy pink dice and a fine-tip black-ink Sharpie.

[JusticeZero]

At one time, I had a die that I liked that i got from the game store as a single mixed in with everything else; it was a d4, opaque plastic, nothing special, but instead of the standard three sided pyramid, it was shaped like a somewhat long tetra pack. The ends were not pointed, but cut off flat, it had four equal sides, each an equilateral triangle, with no complex curves or central axis or whatnot like the "crystal dice" have. It rolled nicely, with that dice-like bounce instead of the typical d4 splat.
I have no idea where it came from or if they are still available, and someone lifted mine.

[Kevin_Cook]

My advice is to buy pink dice and a fine-tip black-ink Sharpie.

I agree except remove the existing paint first .. then use extra fine oil-based Sharpie paint pens


At one time, I had a die that I liked that i got from the game store as a single mixed in with everything else; it was a d4, opaque plastic, nothing special, but instead of the standard three sided pyramid, it was shaped like a somewhat long tetra pack. The ends were not pointed, but cut off flat, it had four equal sides, each an equilateral triangle, with no complex curves or central axis or whatnot like the "crystal dice" have. It rolled nicely, with that dice-like bounce instead of the typical d4 splat.
I have no idea where it came from or if they are still available, and someone lifted mine.

Do you mean something like this?

http://www.dicecollector.com/dice_D4_OPAQUE_ROUNDED_SWIRL_WEDGE.jpg (http://www.dicecollector.com/D4_OPAQUE_ROUNDED_SWIRL_WEDGE.jpg)

Either an ISOSCELES TETRAHEDRON or SCALENE TETRAHEDRON

If this is what you are referring to .. this was patented and it seems Dragon Dice .. infringed the patent ... and as such .. noone has produced this shape in year

[JusticeZero]

Yes, that's the one. Bah, it's a much better shape than the "crystal" columns. :(

[Knaight]

Regarding d4 chirality? Do they generally come in two forms?

Specifically, in regards to d4s numbered on points, I've only ever seen them oriented such that when the 4 is placed in the back so you can't see it, the other 3 go from 1-3 clockwise (R-Chiral, for those that know the term). Are counterclockwise 1-3 d4s made?

[Kevin_Cook]

Ya know .. I never noticed ... but I can say that in my photos .. you for the most part be able to see all 4 values (not sides) of a tetrahedral d4

http://www.dicecollector.com/D4.HTM




Regarding d4 chirality? Do they generally come in two forms?

Specifically, in regards to d4s numbered on points, I've only ever seen them oriented such that when the 4 is placed in the back so you can't see it, the other 3 go from 1-3 clockwise (R-Chiral, for those that know the term). Are counterclockwise 1-3 d4s made?

[Knaight]

Every single one that fits the point labeling description is R-Chiral. Interesting.

[Kevin_Cook]

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[Ksheep]

How well does that D1 roll?

[Kevin_Cook]

How well does that D1 roll?

Quite well in one direction :)

[killem2]

Someone asked this in the 3.5 section, just interested to see this answer.


I'm kind of new to D&D and I was looking around for dice when I noticed various sets of d6s being sold. This may sound like a stupid question but why would someone need an entire set of d6?

[Kevin_Cook]

Someone asked this in the 3.5 section, just interested to see this answer.

Well ... it depends on what an entire set means ...

1) I assume we are talking about numbered d6's vs things like Poker Dice

2) Quantity in a set varies wildly

* A set of Craps dice is a pair
* A set of Yahtzee dice is 5
* A set of Warhammer Bombardment dice is 125

http://www.dicecollector.com/MINT35_GAMES_WORKSHOP_BOMBARDMENT_DICE_01.jpg

When it comes to GM'ing RPG's ... I personally have not seen much use for more than 5

[Ksheep]

It sounds like he found a 36 pack of d6 (or something similar). While this isn't typically needed for D&D (unless you do a lot of high-level spellcasting which deals large amounts of d6 damage, and you don't want to reroll), there are other games which require fairly large numbers of d6, such as Warhammer, Champions, or Shadowrun.

[Jay R]

I'm kind of new to D&D and I was looking around for dice when I noticed various sets of d6s being sold. This may sound like a stupid question but why would someone need an entire set of d6?

There are other games than D&D, and some of them use multiple d6's.

In Hero Systems, the damage of a hit is measured in numbers of d6 rolled. Super-strong heroes routinely hit for 10d6 to 15d6. A hero might add to this with his velocity / 5 in hit dice.

In one special situation, with every kind of bonus available, I once saw a Superman-like hero roll a hit for 44d6 damage.

Besides, what does "need" have to do with it? I don't even "need" to play games at all. I've never "needed" my d1, d5, d7, d14, d16, d24, d30, d48, d60, or d120, or many of my weird dice.

I like the toys.

[Balain]

I don't know if this was ever added. The game Formula D uses a d30 I believe. It is not numbered 1 -30 but rather something like 24-30 with each number appearing more than once. Maybe 22-28, not sure but something like that.

I finally found a place that is not sold out of d5 and d7 and d50. Now any ideas where I could get things like a d11, d13, any of the other odder numbered dice? I don't want a huge collection but think it would be great to have 1 of each die.

[Jay R]

Now any ideas where I could get things like a d11, d13, any of the other odder numbered dice?

Try Shapeways (http://www.shapeways.com/) for unusual dice. They have several versions of a d13; you can search for others on your own


I don't want a huge collection but think it would be great to have 1 of each die.

Make up your mind. There's a lot more types of dice out there than you think.

[Kevin_Cook]

Thanks Jay R ... Shapeways was going to be one of my suggestions


I don't know if this was ever added. The game Formula D uses a d30 I believe. It is not numbered 1 -30 but rather something like 24-30 with each number appearing more than once. Maybe 22-28, not sure but something like that.

I finally found a place that is not sold out of d5 and d7 and d50. Now any ideas where I could get things like a d11, d13, any of the other odder numbered dice? I don't want a huge collection but think it would be great to have 1 of each die.

As to the dice you are seeking ... you will first need to choose a shape and style ...

This link might help ...

http://www.dicecollector.com/DICEINFO_WHAT_SHAPES_DO_DICE_HAVE.html

Once you have chosen the die that you want ... you can contact the manufacturer / artist (in the case of Shapeways) and make your purchase

[Balain]

Try
Make up your mind. There's a lot more types of dice out there than you think.

It is a matter of perspective. If I had say another 150 dice that wouldn't be a huge collection. 20,000 more would be a huge collection.

And Thank you both for the sites.

[Kevin_Cook]

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[Kevin_Cook]

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[Kevin_Cook]

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2013 was the best year to date (http://www.dicecollector.com/DICEINFO_COLLECTION_STATISTICS_BY_YEAR.html) for dice collecting (5323 dice added)

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[killem2]

So do you have any plans to put these on display? Like jewel cases, with labels or museum like display?

I only ask because he seems like there is almost no limit to the complete number of dice out there :D

[Kevin_Cook]

So do you have any plans to put these on display? Like jewel cases, with labels or museum like display?

That is what DiceCollector.com is for :)

It really is not feasible to display them with any sense of order ... as they can be divided so many different ways


I only ask because he seems like there is almost no limit to the complete number of dice out there :D

You are correct :)

[Kevin_Cook]

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[Kevin_Cook]

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[Kevin_Cook]

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[rakkoon]

Hi Kevin,

I keep running into you at Dice Kickstarters. Have you ever started one yourself or do you plan to?

Best regards,
Rakky

[AntiTrust]

Anyone ever tried baking their dice? I attempted it once after a shaman cursed a party member with bad luck. I thought I could bake some dice in the oven to have a high percentage of rolling ones. My first attempt simply melted the dice. My second attempt didn't melt them, but I also couldn't really gauge their probability either. The game actually ended before I could try them out with the player and now they just sit on a shelf.

[erikun]

I don't know if this was ever added. The game Formula D uses a d30 I believe. It is not numbered 1 -30 but rather something like 24-30 with each number appearing more than once. Maybe 22-28, not sure but something like that.
Formula D (board game) dice (http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameaccessory/140526/formula-d-dice) for anyone who is curious. It includes the faces on each die, as well.

[Kevin_Cook]

Hi Kevin,

I keep running into you at Dice Kickstarters. Have you ever started one yourself or do you plan to?

Best regards,
Rakky

No plans to start my own ... but I am backing / have backed a LOT (over 70)


Anyone ever tried baking their dice? I attempted it once after a shaman cursed a party member with bad luck. I thought I could bake some dice in the oven to have a high percentage of rolling ones. My first attempt simply melted the dice. My second attempt didn't melt them, but I also couldn't really gauge their probability either. The game actually ended before I could try them out with the player and now they just sit on a shelf.

I have not .. but I did do a test to try to confirm / debunk a rumor that if you microwave a die (a d20) with the desired value facing upward ... it will roll that value more often ... I first tried 5 min ... and the die was not even warm ... I then tried 20 minutes ... with the same result ... I knew before hand that unless there was water in the die ... it would not be effected by microwaves ... needless to say .. it did not effect the rolling

[Kevin_Cook]

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[Kevin_Cook]

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[Kevin_Cook]

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[Kevin_Cook]

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[leebenningfield]

I noticed that since the last time I checked (several months ago), there seems to be a new brand of metal dice on the market. Does anyone know anything about these new ones, like who manufactures them? How do they compare to the Crystal Caste ones, specifically the 16mm polyhedral sets?

[Kevin_Cook]

I believe you are speaking of Metal Dice Games ... they are comparable to Foam Brain Games dice .. which were the original and now it seems the Chinese manufacturer will sell to anyone ... so MDG seems to be a spinoff of FBG

[Kevin_Cook]

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[Kevin_Cook]

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