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Miniatures Adventure => VSF Adventures => Topic started by: Svennn on 21 September 2013, 07:57:04 PM

Title: Dice query
Post by: Svennn on 21 September 2013, 07:57:04 PM: I was going to try a VSF game tonight and spent ages considering which rules to use. I was leaning towards Empire of the Dead when I noticed one of my die had not so much as a chip but one corner that was not quite as square as the others.

Do you think if I was to roll it say three times and take an average of the results it would be fair? or should I really be using five or six rolls to give a better spread attaining the mean?

Any help would be greatly appreciated

cheers Svennn
Title: Re: Dice query
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 21 September 2013, 08:28:16 PM: Try 20+ and that should do you a better mean or just buy some new dice ;D

cheers

James
Title: Re: Dice query
Post by: Red Orc on 21 September 2013, 08:34:54 PM: You have to roll more than 1,000 before it's statistically valid.
Title: Re: Dice query
Post by: fastolfrus on 21 September 2013, 10:56:28 PM: Quote from: Red Orc on 21 September 2013, 08:34:54 PM
You have to roll more than 1,000 before it's statistically valid.

Only if it seems to roll lots of high scores. If it constantly rolls a fail your opponent will accept it now.
Title: Re: Dice query
Post by: d phipps on 22 September 2013, 12:21:05 AM: After a rough and tumble life, serving in countless battles and tables afar, a chipped die has earned the right to retire with honors. I pray, let the old boy go, he’s rolled enough.

Or take it back to the shop for a refund.
Title: Re: Dice query
Post by: Mason on 22 September 2013, 12:55:02 AM: lol lol lol

Svennn: This thread tickled me.
:D
Title: Re: Dice query
Post by: Svennn on 22 September 2013, 10:08:15 AM: Thanks guys, all very helpful. I will wait until the next con and pick up a replacement die.

The game got cancelled anyway when we realised we had figures from various manufacturers and there was no-one else around to check if this was ok.

cheers Svennn
Title: Re: Dice query
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 22 September 2013, 10:16:28 AM: Quote from: Svennn on 22 September 2013, 10:08:15 AM
The game got cancelled anyway when we realised we had figures from various manufacturers and there was no-one else around to check if this was ok.

lol lol lol
Title: Re: Dice query
Post by: Craig on 22 September 2013, 11:10:16 AM: Quote from: Svennn on 22 September 2013, 10:08:15 AM
The game got cancelled anyway when we realised we had figures from various manufacturers and there was no-one else around to check if this was ok.

The advantage of IHMN is that it doesn't matter who's figures you have, the figure/company creation system allows you to just use what you have already :D

Old dice should be cremated in a duly solemn ceremony, or repurposed as wound-markers and the like.
Title: Re: Dice query
Post by: The_Beast on 22 September 2013, 04:19:08 PM: You fool! Condition of surface NEVER mattered!

You must immediately hold a seance to determine if the said cube is cursed. Trials can give an indication, but you must consult a learned die lord, to be sure! And, don't trust a Ouiji board!

lol lol lol

Doug
Title: Re: Dice query
Post by: thebinmann on 22 September 2013, 07:38:31 PM: Be careful Svenn, keep an eye on the die:

(http://sciborminiatures.com/i/2013/big/cthulhu_die_01.jpg)

And I'm thinking baout asking the Mods to move this to Gothic Horror as you refer to EOTD.

Hope you get another chance to play.....
Title: Re: Dice query
Post by: d phipps on 22 September 2013, 10:39:46 PM: Quote from: thebinmann on 22 September 2013, 07:38:31 PM
Be careful Svenn, keep an eye on the die:

(http://sciborminiatures.com/i/2013/big/cthulhu_die_01.jpg)

thebinmann, it looks like that die has a bump on it. You could file it down a little and keep using it just fine.
Title: Re: Dice query
Post by: Mr. Peabody on 23 September 2013, 02:46:45 AM: All dice, no matter how odd or many sided are useful! I think I still have a rule set from 1979 that requires a chipped die when rolling critical hits with a kangaroo signal whip or perhaps a quirt.

Quote from: Svennn on 22 September 2013, 10:08:15 AM
Thanks guys, all very helpful. I will wait until the next con and pick up a replacement die.
Title: Re: Dice query
Post by: white knight on 24 September 2013, 02:07:08 PM: File all other corners (of all your dice) until they are all the same, then it doesn't matter any more.