Dice for new player? [Archive] - Wizards Community

Dice for new player? [Archive] - Wizards Community

Post/Author/DateTime Post
BoysBoysBoys
12-03-06, 01:22 PM Where can I shop online for some cool dice? and how many of each would you reccommend I get?
Anung_Un_Rama
12-03-06, 01:30 PM http://chessex.com

Chessex is my favorite brand of dice. They don't sell full sets, but you can buy individuals. I would say buy the standard d4, d6, d8, d10/00, d12, and d20.
BoysBoysBoys
12-03-06, 01:34 PM how many of each would I possibly need?
Anung_Un_Rama
12-03-06, 01:42 PM Well, I would say one. That tends to be a full set. However, to make it easier to roll up characters, I would say buy three or four extra d6's. I like to have a seperate set for rolling up characters, but that's just because I like things to be organized when it comes to my gaming stuff :D .
Krusk
12-03-06, 04:05 PM I usually recomend the set of one of each die. Then buy like 10 or so extra D6, for character creation and spellcasting.
Sim_antix
12-03-06, 04:08 PM I have a 15 year old tradition of buying every single one of my players their own set of dice when they start gaming with me.
Tempest Stormwind
12-03-06, 04:10 PM I started off with cheap tubes of dice (buyable at any game or hobby store) that had a d4, a d8, two d10s (one was a percentile), a d12, a d20, and 3d6. Two of those gave me more than enough to try my hand at DMing, let alone playing. I've given (and recieved) those tubes as gifts in the past as well.
Malraux
12-03-06, 04:24 PM I have a 15 year old tradition of buying every single one of my players their own set of dice when they start gaming with me.

I haven't done that, but I do recommend that every dm buy one of the "pound of dice" bags and let everyone borrow or take from it at their leisure. I keep my personal dice separate, and then a big bag at the ready. It's handy when you occasionally need the 15d6 or whatever.
Anung_Un_Rama
12-03-06, 04:35 PM I haven't done that, but I do recommend that every dm buy one of the "pound of dice" bags and let everyone borrow or take from it at their leisure. I keep my personal dice separate, and then a big bag at the ready. It's handy when you occasionally need the 15d6 or whatever.

The Pound of Dice is the best marketing invention ever!

Except maybe for the Bag of Zombies for the Zombies!!! tile game.
UndeadMouse
12-03-06, 04:45 PM rpgshop.com is a good place for anything involved with D&D, or any dice or mini game for that matter.

they sell a lot of different kinds of dice, and dice sets, including the pound of dice.
SokenzanMarauder
12-03-06, 04:45 PM The Pound of Dice is the best marketing invention ever!

Except maybe for the Bag of Zombies for the Zombies!!! tile game.
So very true!

My current set contains the following:

4 d20
2 d12
4 d10 (2 are percentile)
2 d8
6 d6
2 d4

I have yet to have the need to borrow anyones dice. :p

-Gene
CryoSilver
12-03-06, 06:25 PM I own 3 ish sets of dice, with a bunch of d6s I've scavenged from the various board games/dice games my parents threw out a couple years ago.

I'm missing a d12, a d10 and a d4, but I have multiple sets, so it's rarely an issue.
Sinaz
12-03-06, 06:41 PM Typically, for one person, you need 1 set of dice.

I'm a seasoned DM, and I bring to the table the standard set of 1d20, 1d12, 1d10 (single digit), 1d10 (by tens), 1d8, 1d6, and 1d4.

I have 1 set of blackish gold dice, one set of irredescent white dice, and one set of tiny white dice. I grab whatever looks lucky, and play.

1 person = 1 set of dice.

Cheap and easy ;)
CryoSilver
12-03-06, 06:51 PM Always good to have lots of extra d6s though. I also like to have an extra d20.
tuffn00gies
12-03-06, 06:59 PM A good trick is to have a set where each die is a different color. That way you can name them by color since new players rarely know what a 12-sided die looks like.
Dragonprime
12-03-06, 09:34 PM Advancing Hordes (http://advancinghordes.com/) has some pretty awesome dice. They have (gasp) actual d3s and d5s and d7s. Not to mention the d100, d24, d30, d50, and lots of other crazy stuff. They also have normal dice
BoysBoysBoys
12-04-06, 12:26 AM d6's come in lots of different sizes... What is the standard size d6? 12mm, 16mm, 20mm, 30mm, 50mm?
jeffepp
12-04-06, 12:40 AM I don't think there is ANY standard size for dice. Each company makes the sizes they want or think will sell. The ones that are sold with playing cards are as good as any.

http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=products/dndacc/953927200

edit: product above comes with dice
Critical_Failure
12-04-06, 09:14 AM my methods
1. (the sack method) go into gaming store with sack, buy as many dice as you can afford
2. (the accountant method) go into gaming store, and buy normal purcases, with enough dice to push it over the miimum card transaction threshold

as to numbers of each, many D20s and D6s, fewer D8s and D10/00, and one or two D12s and D4s
Gahread
12-04-06, 09:49 AM My current set contains the following:

4 d20
2 d12
4 d10 (2 are percentile)
2 d8
6 d6
2 d4

I have yet to have the need to borrow anyones dice. :p

You don't play a spellcaster much, do you? :D
High Octane
12-04-06, 10:48 AM Buying dice, ahhh such fun.

Buy 2 or 3 sets. Thats all. Get a small dice bag.

Return to your local gaming shop every so often and use your gamer sense to sniff out more sets to use.

The more sentimental the dice, the more fun it will be.

Using d6s from an old monopoly set will add sentiment for example. Novelty, but still useable, dice will add personality to your rolls. I have a set of 5 steel d6s I got for my birthday last year from my friends. Each face is over an inch wide. I use 4 of them to roll stats and ONLY for rolling stats. They roll rather nice. And believe me, when those things fall, they have a feeling of PERMANENCE. No dinky plastic standard d20 will affect their roll.

One of the many ways you can make the game a bit more light-hearted and fun.
Critical_Failure
12-04-06, 11:02 AM my DM's got a pair of flashing D6s, they flash green and red when they hit the table
Sim_antix
12-04-06, 11:23 AM my DM's got a pair of flashing D6s, they flash green and red when they hit the table
I can assure you that they are more than likely unbalanced because of it too...
Critical_Failure
12-04-06, 11:52 AM we only rarely use them anyway, and they stay the way up they land on as they are quite large (watch battery, circutry, 2LEDs, it all adds up)
Selena Ombrenoire
12-04-06, 12:39 PM One set is usually enough for a new player. Just make sure to have at least 3d6s. It's nice to have 1d6 or 2d6 of a different color for elemental damage.

Just make sure you have enough dices for your rolls. It slows the game when someone doesn't have enough dices. If you're a wizard (or a cleric), you'll have to buy additionnal d6 and d8. Ask your fellow players how many additionnal dices you need.

For nice dices, I recommand http://q-workshop.com They are really nice but really expensive. Don't spend a lot of money on dices unless you LOVE the game.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
BoysBoysBoys 12-03-06, 01:22 PM	Where can I shop online for some cool dice? and how many of each would you reccommend I get?
Anung_Un_Rama 12-03-06, 01:30 PM	http://chessex.com Chessex is my favorite brand of dice. They don't sell full sets, but you can buy individuals. I would say buy the standard d4, d6, d8, d10/00, d12, and d20.
BoysBoysBoys 12-03-06, 01:34 PM	how many of each would I possibly need?
Anung_Un_Rama 12-03-06, 01:42 PM	Well, I would say one. That tends to be a full set. However, to make it easier to roll up characters, I would say buy three or four extra d6's. I like to have a seperate set for rolling up characters, but that's just because I like things to be organized when it comes to my gaming stuff :D .
Krusk 12-03-06, 04:05 PM	I usually recomend the set of one of each die. Then buy like 10 or so extra D6, for character creation and spellcasting.
Sim_antix 12-03-06, 04:08 PM	I have a 15 year old tradition of buying every single one of my players their own set of dice when they start gaming with me.
Tempest Stormwind 12-03-06, 04:10 PM	I started off with cheap tubes of dice (buyable at any game or hobby store) that had a d4, a d8, two d10s (one was a percentile), a d12, a d20, and 3d6. Two of those gave me more than enough to try my hand at DMing, let alone playing. I've given (and recieved) those tubes as gifts in the past as well.
Malraux 12-03-06, 04:24 PM	I have a 15 year old tradition of buying every single one of my players their own set of dice when they start gaming with me. I haven't done that, but I do recommend that every dm buy one of the "pound of dice" bags and let everyone borrow or take from it at their leisure. I keep my personal dice separate, and then a big bag at the ready. It's handy when you occasionally need the 15d6 or whatever.
Anung_Un_Rama 12-03-06, 04:35 PM	I haven't done that, but I do recommend that every dm buy one of the "pound of dice" bags and let everyone borrow or take from it at their leisure. I keep my personal dice separate, and then a big bag at the ready. It's handy when you occasionally need the 15d6 or whatever. The Pound of Dice is the best marketing invention ever! Except maybe for the Bag of Zombies for the Zombies!!! tile game.
UndeadMouse 12-03-06, 04:45 PM	rpgshop.com is a good place for anything involved with D&D, or any dice or mini game for that matter. they sell a lot of different kinds of dice, and dice sets, including the pound of dice.
SokenzanMarauder 12-03-06, 04:45 PM	The Pound of Dice is the best marketing invention ever! Except maybe for the Bag of Zombies for the Zombies!!! tile game. So very true! My current set contains the following: 4 d20 2 d12 4 d10 (2 are percentile) 2 d8 6 d6 2 d4 I have yet to have the need to borrow anyones dice. :p -Gene
CryoSilver 12-03-06, 06:25 PM	I own 3 ish sets of dice, with a bunch of d6s I've scavenged from the various board games/dice games my parents threw out a couple years ago. I'm missing a d12, a d10 and a d4, but I have multiple sets, so it's rarely an issue.
Sinaz 12-03-06, 06:41 PM	Typically, for one person, you need 1 set of dice. I'm a seasoned DM, and I bring to the table the standard set of 1d20, 1d12, 1d10 (single digit), 1d10 (by tens), 1d8, 1d6, and 1d4. I have 1 set of blackish gold dice, one set of irredescent white dice, and one set of tiny white dice. I grab whatever looks lucky, and play. 1 person = 1 set of dice. Cheap and easy ;)
CryoSilver 12-03-06, 06:51 PM	Always good to have lots of extra d6s though. I also like to have an extra d20.
tuffn00gies 12-03-06, 06:59 PM	A good trick is to have a set where each die is a different color. That way you can name them by color since new players rarely know what a 12-sided die looks like.
Dragonprime 12-03-06, 09:34 PM	Advancing Hordes (http://advancinghordes.com/) has some pretty awesome dice. They have (gasp) actual d3s and d5s and d7s. Not to mention the d100, d24, d30, d50, and lots of other crazy stuff. They also have normal dice
BoysBoysBoys 12-04-06, 12:26 AM	d6's come in lots of different sizes... What is the standard size d6? 12mm, 16mm, 20mm, 30mm, 50mm?
jeffepp 12-04-06, 12:40 AM	I don't think there is ANY standard size for dice. Each company makes the sizes they want or think will sell. The ones that are sold with playing cards are as good as any. http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=products/dndacc/953927200 edit: product above comes with dice
Critical_Failure 12-04-06, 09:14 AM	my methods 1. (the sack method) go into gaming store with sack, buy as many dice as you can afford 2. (the accountant method) go into gaming store, and buy normal purcases, with enough dice to push it over the miimum card transaction threshold as to numbers of each, many D20s and D6s, fewer D8s and D10/00, and one or two D12s and D4s
Gahread 12-04-06, 09:49 AM	My current set contains the following: 4 d20 2 d12 4 d10 (2 are percentile) 2 d8 6 d6 2 d4 I have yet to have the need to borrow anyones dice. :p You don't play a spellcaster much, do you? :D
High Octane 12-04-06, 10:48 AM	Buying dice, ahhh such fun. Buy 2 or 3 sets. Thats all. Get a small dice bag. Return to your local gaming shop every so often and use your gamer sense to sniff out more sets to use. The more sentimental the dice, the more fun it will be. Using d6s from an old monopoly set will add sentiment for example. Novelty, but still useable, dice will add personality to your rolls. I have a set of 5 steel d6s I got for my birthday last year from my friends. Each face is over an inch wide. I use 4 of them to roll stats and ONLY for rolling stats. They roll rather nice. And believe me, when those things fall, they have a feeling of PERMANENCE. No dinky plastic standard d20 will affect their roll. One of the many ways you can make the game a bit more light-hearted and fun.
Critical_Failure 12-04-06, 11:02 AM	my DM's got a pair of flashing D6s, they flash green and red when they hit the table
Sim_antix 12-04-06, 11:23 AM	my DM's got a pair of flashing D6s, they flash green and red when they hit the table I can assure you that they are more than likely unbalanced because of it too...
Critical_Failure 12-04-06, 11:52 AM	we only rarely use them anyway, and they stay the way up they land on as they are quite large (watch battery, circutry, 2LEDs, it all adds up)
Selena Ombrenoire 12-04-06, 12:39 PM	One set is usually enough for a new player. Just make sure to have at least 3d6s. It's nice to have 1d6 or 2d6 of a different color for elemental damage. Just make sure you have enough dices for your rolls. It slows the game when someone doesn't have enough dices. If you're a wizard (or a cleric), you'll have to buy additionnal d6 and d8. Ask your fellow players how many additionnal dices you need. For nice dices, I recommand http://q-workshop.com They are really nice but really expensive. Don't spend a lot of money on dices unless you LOVE the game.