Got any Dice Questions?

[Nai_Calus]

I saw a pattern for a crocheted d20 once, but I don't crochet or know anyone who does.

Yeah, Chessex made a d6 for Free RPG Day '09. They were one of the lower-tier sponsors though, so I don't think there were that many made. Noble Knight was out of them by the time I got around to doing my order back then, I know. Standard pipped d6 with the 1 side with text stating what it was for, I recall from the picture I saw. I forget what colour, it wasn't one I know off the top of my head.

[Lupy]

I made the jello after my post earlier today, and left it to gel until about an hour ago.

I wanted to make a d4, but the jello wasn't sturdy enough. Perhaps if I had used more cold water it would have worked. Regardless, I did make a fairly good d6, but I couldn't smooth the faces very well even with a toothpick.

Here are some photos:

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Man, it always seems to take forever when you have to stir jello!

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As you can see, it also didn't support its own weight.

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Here is a close up of the jello die.

So, unfortunately, this didn't work out so well. However, I can say that until I ate it, I had a die that Kevin didn't.

[The Dark Fiddler]

Freeze it then have a Die Popsicle!

[Glyde]

You could probably make proper moulds if you had the money/resources. I know I'd love to see that

[shadzar]

You could probably make proper moulds if you had the money/resources. I know I'd love to see that

There you go Kevin! A request from all of us from the Dice God.

(D)ice cubes for our Mt Dew while we game!

[Lupy]

Probably, but I did this with what I had in the house.

Suggestions for what would be better than toothpicks?

[Kevin_Cook]

JEEPERS

Well Mythbusters had how to shine a s*** on one show, so maybe that will help decide how to make dice from it.

I would definitely wear gloves and a mask while working with it.

Yep ... I am a MB fan ... and I saw that episode

What hasn't dice been made from yet?

Gold, bronze, brass, copper, silver, platinum, plastic, bone, wood, paper, jade, marble

Cork dice?

Cork is wood ... I think I have a set of cork dice

Hmmm .. what have I not seen dice made of ...
Ice ...
Toast ...
Smurfs ...
Paper Mache ...
Hair ...
the list could be endless :P

I just got an idea if the Woodland Scenics water will work. Make a gelatinous cube with a mini in it per a tutorial, but make it a big dice with a mini in side. Probably other resins would work better though.

Don't know if it would count for your collection as a unique die, but would be cool to have dice with things in them other than other dice.

Interesting idea ... i had not heard of Woodland Sceinics before now

How about corn-cob dice?

Another good idea

Actually, you know what would be interesting? A mold for making gelatin dice. To eat.

I bet THIS would work

On the other end of the "DU = heavy" side, what about a die made of aerogel?

I had to look up aerogel as well

I wonder how someone can get ahold of this stuff

I dont have an interest in making it myself ... anybody care to try?

How about a die weighted with helium - roll it on the ceiling?

I do have baloon dice (but they are just pictures of dice on a milar baloon) ... and inflatable dice ... I wonder if they are filled with helium ... if they would float?

I saw a pattern for a crocheted d20 once, but I don't crochet or know anyone who does.

I did as well ... on etsy ... and had the same problem ... the same seller sold one die ... but I missed the end of the auction :( ... she does not plan to make more

Yeah, Chessex made a d6 for Free RPG Day '09. They were one of the lower-tier sponsors though, so I don't think there were that many made. Noble Knight was out of them by the time I got around to doing my order back then, I know. Standard pipped d6 with the 1 side with text stating what it was for, I recall from the picture I saw. I forget what colour, it wasn't one I know off the top of my head.

My copy is on its way to me ... as we speak ...

... So, unfortunately, this didn't work out so well. However, I can say that until I ate it, I had a die that Kevin didn't.

LOL .. perhaps the mold above would help?

There you go Kevin! A request from all of us from the Dice God.

(D)ice cubes for our Mt Dew while we game!

Done ... see the link above

[Kevin_Cook]

Hey Kevin, any advice on seeking dice? I'm trying to collect a full set of this year's Q-Workshop Free RPG Day dice and I've only been able to get three, the d6 from an order with Noble Knight Games and the d% and d12 from an eBay auction. Haven't found anyone else auctioning them though, and not sure where else to try looking around to finish the set. Think they might add them permanently eventually like they did with the orange/black from last year? Though I'd like to finish the set before then because the purple/yellow scheme is awesomesauce with extra win.

Sorry for the delay ... I managed to get ahold of a set for myself .. but that was all that they had ... at the time

They are now selling these on ebay and likely will have some at GenCon ... if there are any left after ebay

[Totally Guy]

I saw a bowling ball for sale with a large D6 set in it. I wonder if anybody makes a D20 version for geeks like us?

[Random832]

To your knowledge, has anyone ever made a "pop-o-matic bubble" of a type other than d6, or which A) can be opened and a die placed into and B) is suitable for use with a standard-sized twenty-sided die?

[Kevin_Cook]

I saw a bowling ball for sale with a large D6 set in it. I wonder if anybody makes a D20 version for geeks like us?

I also saw the silver one ...I have seen one in RED as well ... but unfortunatley ... all were D6

To your knowledge, has anyone ever made a "pop-o-matic bubble" of a type other than d6, or which A) can be opened and a die placed into and B) is suitable for use with a standard-sized twenty-sided die?

Unfortunately I have never seen a non d6 ... nor a self loadable pop-o-matic ... it would be cool though ... that would end cheating ... and would eliminate the need for a dice tower

[Kevin_Cook]

I saw a bowling ball for sale with a large D6 set in it. I wonder if anybody makes a D20 version for geeks like us?

I just saw this black one fo the first time today

[Rixx]

I have never been a fan of the pyramid-style d4 - they're read differently from the other dice and barely roll at all. What's your favorite kind of alternately shaped d4?

[Thrawn183]

What's the largest number of dice you have rolled at the same time?

[Kevin_Cook]

I have never been a fan of the pyramid-style d4 - they're read differently from the other dice and barely roll at all. What's your favorite kind of alternately shaped d4?

WOW ... there are so many ... I guess I would have to choose [url=http://www.dicecollector.com/LOOSE_KEVIN_COOKS_DESIGN_01.jpg]THIS ONE as I designed and built it ... and I find it easiest to read

What's the largest number of dice you have rolled at the same time?

Ya know ... I never really counted ... as I dont get to game much anymore

[Kevin_Cook]

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Click on the Claudia Malmberg Stained Glass D20 above for highlights of dice added in July 2009

[The Dark Fiddler]

That's a nice die, it'd be a shame to roll it.

[Nai_Calus]

Those stained glass ones are awesome.

Never did manage to find the Chessex Free RPG Day die, but I did manage to win the auction for the Q-workshop purple/yellow elven dice, so that quest will soon be complete. Thanks again for the headsup on that.

Though I've managed to end up with two spare d6(Not a problem, I play Shadowrun), two spare d% and a spare d12, lol.

[Kevin_Cook]

Those stained glass ones are awesome.

I agree

Never did manage to find the Chessex Free RPG Day die, but I did manage to win the auction for the Q-workshop purple/yellow elven dice, so that quest will soon be complete. Thanks again for the headsup on that.

You are very welcome

[Thrawn183]

Ya know ... I never really counted ... as I dont get to game much anymore

Never just loaded up a fridge or a bathtub and let 'em all go? It would be fun to see how close they actually came to the statistical average.

[Kevin_Cook]

Never just loaded up a fridge or a bathtub and let 'em all go? It would be fun to see how close they actually came to the statistical average.

LOL ... it would be more like a small swimming pool

[Thelas]

Okay, background.
We all know about d10s that have faces that show 0-9, not 1-10.
And you probably know about (/have) d6s that show 0-2 twice (that is, 1d3-1).
(if you don't, see here: http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x.../betrayalhouse )
Now for the question.
How many other dice do you know like that? (That is, a die that intrinsically has a modifier to its rolls).

[Kevin_Cook]

Okay, background.
We all know about d10s that have faces that show 0-9, not 1-10.

Most do ... but ... there are true D10's that are numbered 1-10 ... the Koplow True D10's for example

How many other dice do you know like that? (That is, a die that intrinsically has a modifier to its rolls).

I am sure there are lots ... the problem is ... I dont record such things ... I just record what is on the faces ... so a search would have to be very exhaustive ... to find such dice

[Kevin_Cook]

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



Click on the Crystal Caste inflatable D20 above for highlights of dice added in August 2009

[Fax Celestis]

Got any dice inside dice? I like to call them metadice or hypercube dice.

[Kevin_Cook]

Got any dice inside dice? I like to call them metadice or hypercube dice.

Many ... what I call Double Dice ... so many in fact .. that there is a an entire page (theme) devoted to them to them

[Ripped Shirt Kirk]

All hail the dice god! ALL HAIL!

[Kevin_Cook]

All hail the dice god! ALL HAIL!

Nope .. I am just his photographer and accountant

[shadzar]

Nope .. I am just his photographer and accountant

Must be a taxing job.

[Kevin_Cook]

Must be a taxing job.

Yea ... but its great for my image and the payoff is great :