Does anyone know where I can buy unusual dice on line. I'm looking the more exotic types like four sided and eight sided. Cheers.
I usually get mine from EM4 - you can also get custom dice sorted there too...
http://www.em4miniatures.com/acatalog/Dice.html
Now, if only Leon carried dice more exotic than 6-siders...I'd be able to satisfy my dice fetish all-in-one-place :)
I've used Leisure Games a couple of times - http://www.leisuregames.com/acatalog/Main_Catalogue_Dice___Dice_Bags_etc__1363.html (http://www.leisuregames.com/acatalog/Main_Catalogue_Dice___Dice_Bags_etc__1363.html)
Cheers, Martyn
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Ah dammit, these are gonna be on my next dice restock as well... :'(
Thanks for the links chaps. Three really interesting sites. I've placed an order with em4miniatures and now look forward to playing Lion of the North without having to convert d6 throws.
I ordered some dice from em4miniatures at 9.30pm Tuesday and they arrived at lunchtime today. Excellent service.
Quote from: wargamesbob on 08 September 2011, 09:44:40 PM
I ordered some dice from em4miniatures at 9.30pm Tuesday and they arrived at lunchtime today. Excellent service.
Yep - consistently good in my experience.
Quote from: Leon on 06 September 2011, 03:32:00 AM
Ah dammit, these are gonna be on my next dice restock as well... :'(
Aha - and here comes the competition ;)
Like it though Leon - I have an unshamed dice fetish & usually buy a *load* every year, most often in one hit: so once you've got your range to include the polyhedrals, expect an order from me 8)
Quote from: nikharwood on 08 September 2011, 10:12:25 PM
Like it though Leon - I have an unshamed dice fetish & usually buy a *load* every year, most often in one hit: so once you've got your range to include the polyhedrals, expect an order from me 8)
Yeah, I need to get the loose ones in I think, the bagged poly sets I've got don't shift too well... :(
Quote from: Leon on 09 September 2011, 12:45:32 AM
Yeah, I need to get the loose ones in I think, the bagged poly sets I've got don't shift too well... :(
You could always just split the bags up ;)
Forgot you did dice actually. Looking at it I suspect the reason for low sales on the polyhedral dice is that it's one of each, so not really any use if you need a load of D10 for example. Loose might well be the best way to go. Think I'll get a bunch of dice from you next time I order or are you going to be at SELWG next month?
EDIT: of course you are you posted about it on the forum a few days ago! :-[
Haven't you realised by now that all multi-sided dice (except D6 & D10) are the work of the Devil and should be outlawed under the Geneva Convention? You're only encouraging lazy rule-writers to use ever more outrageous dice in pusuit of diminishing returns. Any rule-writer who can't get an acceptable result from either of the above deserves a day in the pillory. :d :D
Quote from: Hertsblue on 09 September 2011, 07:42:05 AM
Haven't you realised by now that all multi-sided dice (except D6 & D10) are the work of the Devil and should be outlawed under the Geneva Convention? You're only encouraging lazy rule-writers to use ever more outrageous dice in pusuit of diminishing returns. Any rule-writer who can't get an acceptable result from either of the above deserves a day in the pillory. :d :D
I'm with you on that to an extent but really we don't need anything other than a D6 (or buckets of D6)
I prefer D6 or multiples of will tolerate D10 but what really gets my goat is rulesets which use a multitude of dice for different situations. Pick one type and stick to it I say.
all rules should come with a compulsory pop-o-matic
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Quote from: NTM on 09 September 2011, 08:37:17 AM
I prefer D6 or multiples of will tolerate D10 but what really gets my goat is rulesets which use a multitude of dice for different situations. Pick one type and stick to it I say.
solid and second'd :-B
I do, however, like the idea of dice with an optional 6 or 1, e.g. thumbs up or a skull instead.
Interesting...I don't agree :)
The Ambush Alley suite of rules use d4 up to d12 very successfully to differentiate between troop ability - particularly useful & simple way of distinguishing between militia/insurgents & regulars [& elites...and zombies 8)]
I'm using the dice for playing Lion of the North TYW rules (published in WI127-3). the different dice are used by different troop types mainly in melee. I think it can be easier to throw a specific "strange die" rather than remember all the plus and minus factors to add to a d6 throw.
I must admit I also like the rules because they break down the standard bound: move, shoot, melee and recover morale on to separate cards for each side together with a random event or end turn card. Cards are then drawn from this deck one by one and played. The deck is reshuffled at the end of each turn. It adds an air of uncertainty to the game turn which, as a solo gamer, I find keeps it all a little more exciting.
Quote from: nikharwood on 09 September 2011, 08:06:45 PM
Interesting...I don't agree :)
The Ambush Alley suite of rules use d4 up to d12 very successfully to differentiate between troop ability - particularly useful & simple way of distinguishing between militia/insurgents & regulars [& elites...and zombies 8)]
Yeah and some enterprising types on ebay sell ready made bags of dice for it (I know Ive bought a couple!)- might be worth a thought Leon.
QuoteHaven't you realised by now that all multi-sided dice (except D6 & D10) are the work of the Devil and should be outlawed under the Geneva Convention? You're only encouraging lazy rule-writers to use ever more outrageous dice in pusuit of diminishing returns. Any rule-writer who can't get an acceptable result from either of the above deserves a day in the pillory.
;D =O :-bd
Quote from: nikharwood on 09 September 2011, 08:06:45 PM
Interesting...I don't agree :)
The Ambush Alley suite of rules use d4 up to d12 very successfully to differentiate between troop ability - particularly useful & simple way of distinguishing between militia/insurgents & regulars [& elites...and zombies 8)]
Problem with those is that D8 is the most common. Would have prefered it to be D10. Do play well though.
IanS
Quote from: ianrs54 on 10 September 2011, 12:17:46 PM
Problem with those is that D8 is the most common. Would have prefered it to be D10. Do play well though.
IanS
Aie, D10 rolls in a very satisfying way. The D8 just doesn't roll that well. It was that frustrating seeing it roll I remember never taking a D8 weapon when I used to play D&D.
Quote from: Nico on 10 September 2011, 04:25:03 PM
Aie, D10 rolls in a very satisfying way. The D8 just doesn't roll that well. It was that frustrating seeing it roll I remember never taking a D8 weapon when I used to play D&D.
the most satisfying rolling action is surely the D12. Especially those big blue ones - once they start rolling they just dont stop!!
Quote from: goat major on 10 September 2011, 04:48:12 PM
the most satisfying rolling action is surely the D12. Especially those big blue ones - once they start rolling they just dont stop!!
Yep - The D20 is already too much of a ball, 12's the deal aesthetically. Although playwise I prefer the D6.
Principles, whilst having many great ideas, was dire for the amount of different dice it needed: D6, d10, & d20 on a good game, but then you could have an optional Average, d4 for different commanders, plus a DAV+1 in Napoleonics for a superior commander .
I have the world's worst d20, it rolled 11 x 20 in one competition game of Principles of War about ten years ago, routing my entire army (and setting the world record for routs in one game). May need to think about a new one soon, it's still in disgrace!
Anyon eremember round D6s (with ball beraings in) and d100s (with 100 faces, gotta love a centihedron?
Quote from: mad lemmey on 10 September 2011, 07:25:06 PM
I have the world's worst d20, it rolled 11 x 20 in one competition game of Principles of War about ten years ago, routing my entire army (and setting the world record for routs in one game). May need to think about a new one soon, it's still in disgrace!
You should have hit it with a large, heavy hammer - in full view of all your other dice.
Laughing maniacally whilst doing this is entirely optional ....
Cheers, Martyn
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