Out of curiosity, how often do you clean your dice, if at all?
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Out of curiosity, how often do you clean your dice, if at all?
got this die for my dog did not see it on your site
so im not sure if you have it
http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...ductId=2753808
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I have almost competed all the sets of MTG Spindowns
and am still offering bonuses for both trades and sales (no new ones this month ) ...
HERE is what I have / need ... just 5 left
If you're still around to answer questions, I have one about the physics involved with dice. When you roll a die, I'm sure the surface area of each side has to be equal in order to not make the die have an increased probability of landing on a certain number, but does the shape of the sides have an influence? For example, way back on page one you mentioned pentagonal d7s, where two sides were pentagons and the rest were rectangles. Even if the surface area of all sides were the same, would the shape of those two sides make it more likely to fall on them? Less likely?
And here's a less serious question that may or may not have been asked (I couldn't read all seven pages...): Does it annoy you at all when a die doesn't follow the rule of each side and its opposite adding up to the highest number on the die+1?
I can field this one. Total symmetry between the faces is the only way to guarantee fairness. If there's any difference in the shape, size, relative orientation, or anything else, then the sides will in general have different probabilities. Nor will it necessarily be possible to adjust them so that they are fair, since the probabilities might depend on uncontrolled factors like the surface it's rolled on, or how hard one throws the die.
I have a set of Crystal Caste "Crystal Dice" like these (except mine are blue):
http://www.goblin-online.net/goblog/CCOblivion.gif
I have a few questions regarding them.
First, are they fair? Do they generate random numbers comparable to normal polyhedral dice? Or should I avoid using them during my DnD games in the interest of fairness?
Second, is the Crystal d20 suppose to take forever to stop? Even on a flat surface, it still takes a long time for it to stop (usually falling off the table before coming to a complete stop). Also, any small shake of the table (i.e. reaching over to retrieve the die after it stops and bumping the table leg by accident) causes it roll again. In fact, a player I was playing with intentionally did this to try to negate a critical threat on his character once by kicking the table leg. Is my d20 lighter than normal? Or is it an inherent design flaw/characteristic of these dice?
Finally, my Crystal d6 tends to land on a single number (even after tumbling through the air) and slide across the table on that number instead of rolling along the table. Is this supposed to happen? My d4 and d8 are also susceptible to this, albeit much, much less frequently.
I've never had any problems with my Crystal d10 or d12, but those the two dice I always seem to need least in a game of DnD. Any insight to these problems would be greatly appreciated.
Also, just as side note, I tip my hat to you, Mr. Cook. That is, if I ever wore a hat, I'd tip it, but I guess you'll have to settle for slack-jawed stare while I repeatedly say, "Humina-humina-humina-humina..." Dude! All those dice! At least you picked something innocuous (unlike some of the other people in the Guinness Book. "Most Festering Rat Carcasses Stuffed Down His Pants." What kind idiotic record is that?). "Biggest Dice Collection" is a great record to hold and I sincerely hope you keep your title for a long, long time.
Do you have heroscape dice?
If not I have spares.
Aren't I always? :P
I believe shape has a LOT to do with it ... if you look at the D7 and the D5 you will see that they have compensated for the shape by adding surface area until each side rolls aproximately the same number of times over a given number of rollsQuote:
When you roll a die, I'm sure the surface area of each side has to be equal in order to not make the die have an increased probability of landing on a certain number, but does the shape of the sides have an influence? For example, way back on page one you mentioned pentagonal d7s, where two sides were pentagons and the rest were rectangles. Even if the surface area of all sides were the same, would the shape of those two sides make it more likely to fall on them? Less likely?
Not really ... that is just one more for the collection (to me:)Quote:
And here's a less serious question that may or may not have been asked (I couldn't read all seven pages...): Does it annoy you at all when a die doesn't follow the rule of each side and its opposite adding up to the highest number on the die+1?
I agree with Chronos ... but would like to add a bit ...
Each extension member facet (face/side) needs to have equivalent shape and equal planar surface area ... to provide the most equal rolling of each and every side
There is no such thing as a Guarantee :)
I always thought so ... but given your experience ... it may not always be so ... but could be due to manufacturing anomalies
Probably ... that is one of the 'design features' when using round edged (versus precision edged) diceQuote:
Second, is the Crystal d20 suppose to take forever to stop?
I never measured the density of the CC crystal versus any other ... so I really can't help you hereQuote:
Is my d20 lighter than normal? Or is it an inherent design flaw/characteristic of these dice?
I would attribute this to a manufacturing variance / defect / anomalyQuote:
Finally, my Crystal d6 tends to land on a single number (even after tumbling through the air) and slide across the table on that number instead of rolling along the table. Is this supposed to happen? My d4 and d8 are also susceptible to this, albeit much, much less frequently.
<Aww Shucks>Quote:
Also, just as side note, I tip my hat to you, Mr. Cook. That is, if I ever wore a hat, I'd tip it, but I guess you'll have to settle for slack-jawed stare while I repeatedly say, "Humina-humina-humina-humina..." Dude! All those dice! At least you picked something innocuous (unlike some of the other people in the Guinness Book. "Most Festering Rat Carcasses Stuffed Down His Pants." What kind idiotic record is that?). "Biggest Dice Collection" is a great record to hold and I sincerely hope you keep your title for a long, long time.
I agree .. some records are way out there ... largest Air Sick Bag Collection ...
Thanks ... I beleive I have at least one of each? CLICK HERE
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Hey have you got any of those cheezy electronic dice?
http://www.oneswitch.org.uk/IMAGES/1/dice2.jpg
http://www.symbolgifts.com/images/products/0301.gif
http://www.4imprint.com/imageserver/...ailed/5517.jpg
http://www.vellemanusa.com/images/products/0/k3400.jpg
or do these not count?
I only ask as I have a couple at home, they are slow, noisy and annoying...
Which me gets me on to the subject, I'm sure you've been asked about your fav dice 1000's of times, and no doubt I'm not the first to ask this but what is your least favourite die?
Do you have one of those dice spinners they use in casinos?
I'd love to see a d20 spun on one of those.
LOL ... same here .. the beep tones on most hurt my head
Not 1000's ... but many times :)Quote:
I'm sure you've been asked about your fav dice 1000's of times
Actually you are the first ... even interviewers never have asked thisQuote:
no doubt I'm not the first to ask this but what is your least favourite die?
There is no one die that is a least favorite ... but I can say I least like 'boring dice' ... plain pipped d'6s ... simple 'color dice' (white dice with colored spots on them)
I find the multitude of 'decision dice' ... ie drinking ... guys or girls what to do today dice ... etc ... boring as well ... as they seldom have any than the standard responses
No but I have plans to pick one up some dayQuote:
Do you have one of those dice spinners they use in casinos?
I just spin d20s as a matter of annoying habit .. so I really dont need the Dice Balance Caliper :)Quote:
I'd love to see a d20 spun on one of those.
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I STILL have almost competed all the sets of MTG Spindowns
and am still offering bonuses for both trades and sales (no new ones this month ) ...
HERE is what I have / need ... just 5 left
Aw, I liked the old avatar.
Do you have any historic dice like this one?
http://www.christies.com/Lotfinder/l...jectID=4205385
Follow-up question: Have you seen any dice sell for more money than this?
It depends on what you mean my historic ... I do have some very old ... and or very notable dice
No ... I was disappointed when the aforementioned die exceeded my $2222 bid :)Quote:
Follow-up question: Have you seen any dice sell for more money than this?
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HERE is what I have / need ... just 5 left
Fuzzy 20-sided dice. How many do you own?
10 in the collection and 2 ... I think as just kick around toys
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I STILL have almost competed all the sets of MTG Spindowns
and am still offering bonuses for both trades and sales (no new ones this month ) ...
HERE is what I have / need ... just 5 left
How about d(whatever the heck I feel like)
Electrics are wonderful
Dr Simkin's http://www.dicecollector.com/diceinfo_D_TOTAL_01.jpg D-Total
Got me to thinking ... I haven't invented a new die lately ... and especially not a new shape ... so I got to thinking ... how many different outcomes can 2d6 produce ... 36
Hmmm ... there isnt a D36 ... so I need to make one ... and ... viola !
http://www.dicecollector.com/dice_PA..._CRAPS_DIE.jpg
The die is numbered 1-36 ( I can't think of any other use for a D36 ... can you? ) as well as being pipped with the 36 different possible rolls of 2 d6
Now .. I just need to get all the casino's world wide to give up their foolish attachment to pairs of dice ... when there is one die that can do it all !