alright alright so I want to be a dice goblin but I'm poor so I gotta choose one set to go with
I always wanted a cool leather dice bag that looks like something my character would own, but also he's a Barbarian and I really like the customization of the class set, choose for me
Is this your only set of dice so far? If yes, *and* it had to be one of those sets, you might want to go for the Barbarian, as it has a more convenient set of dice.
If you already have dice, and only want to get pretty ones, the internet is your oyster ;)
There are 'pound of dice' sets, and even very pretty ones from lesser known manufacturers (unbranded is often less expensive).
If you want to conserve storage space, there are even 'mini' dice sets, but they tend to be harder to find when they roll off the table, so a dice tray is highly recommended in that case, increasing storage again...
The world needs less acrylic and resin pumped into being. Reform your ways, save up for some nice wood, stone, or glass dice, maybe even metal, and lead the goblinoids to a more sustainable and higher quality gaming promised land.
That said, the first set has more dice, the second set is more bare bones.
Is this your only set of dice so far? If yes, *and* it had to be one of those sets, you might want to go for the Barbarian, as it has a more convenient set of dice.
If you already have dice, and only want to get pretty ones, the internet is your oyster ;)
this will be my second set of dice, but I wanted one that came with the pouch or tin or other storage unit so that I could hold my other dice with it too. I'm hardcore windowshopping other dice sets now, but sadly it looks like hardly any come with something to hold them in like these do
I would go to Dark Elf Dice and shop for a set that you wanted to buy two. This way you get two d-20s, and two of everything for damage rolls later.
At Dark Elf Dice, you can buy a set of non traditional shapes, I think they are called crystal dice. They are not "regular polygons", as 'traditional' D&D dice shapes are, but they are fair dice that give you an equal chance to roll every number. Many sets on Dark Elf are sold with 4-d6s, so you can roll characters' attributes in one cast of the dice. There are so many options I can't begin to list them all, but they include all dice materials, except possibly wood dice. They have large d20, mini dice sets, just about anything you could want. I have two sets of "bone dice" because I think the colors are perfect for D&D. Some of their sets also come with a bag.
On the subject of "exotic materials", please get yourself a dice tray or mat if you roll metal, stone or glass dice. They will otherwise make impressions on a wood table. You don't want that.
I wish you luck. You don't have to buy all the dice. You don't have to buy all the dice you need for the rest of your life today. You can get metal dice, stone dice anything you want. But you can buy some of that later.
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I would go to Dark Elf Dice and shop for a set that you wanted to buy two. This way you get two d-20s, and two of everything for damage rolls later.
At Dark Elf Dice, you can buy a set of non traditional shapes, I think they are called crystal dice. They are not "regular polygons", as 'traditional' D&D dice shapes are, but they are fair dice that give you an equal chance to roll every number. Many sets on Dark Elf are sold with 4-d6s, so you can roll characters' attributes in one cast of the dice. There are so many options I can't begin to list them all, but they include all dice materials, except possibly wood dice. They have large d20, mini dice sets, just about anything you could want. I have two sets of "bone dice" because I think the colors are perfect for D&D. Some of their sets also come with a bag.
On the subject of "exotic materials", please get yourself a dice tray or mat if you roll metal, stone or glass dice. They will otherwise make impressions on a wood table. You don't want that.
Underscoring, yeah, maybe you can call them "exotic" but what I call "natural" materials (stone, glass, metal, wood, all less ecologically extractive and less toxic materials to endless plastic) definitely need either a contained tower, mat, tray or rolling service (some gaming tables have felted surfaces). That's not just good for the surface you're rolling on, but for the health of the dice which can crack, or chip. All dice erode, and I'd say resin and acrylics actually wear faster that natural materials, and that wear shapes the dice roll, but if you're paying say $75-130 for higher quality dice (off top of my head reference of Kraken's dice) you should protect your long term investment. And speaking of long term, if you're going with "precious/expensive" materials (wood to extent but definitely glass/metal/stone) you're not really gonna want a sack because of likelihood of abrasion and damage from them knocking around in the bag. You're going to want a lidded tray or a vault.
Agreeing a good D&D set should come with 4d6, and 2-3 d20, if you're playing "beyond D&D" I'd recommend two sets of d100 (so 4 distinguishable d10s). Maybe a 2nd of all the other polyhedrals (I've seen games where firearms do 2d4, etc) and you should be squared or polyhedraled of your choice away for any TTRPG.
Non traditional polyhedrals. I just received a set from Kraken which included a d4 where the points were "flattened" with the appropriate number in the flat. Haven't seen that before but would like to see more of it. I also have a set of 12 sided d6s (1-6 pips each printed twice on the die) which to me roll more fun than d6s. I saw on one of the regular social media outlets someone show some d4s on 8 siders, and these cool dine that were sort of barrel shaped so all the numbers were on the horizontal "length" side for those who like things that roll.
I guess you could say I'm less a Dice Goblin and more a Dice Githyanki, I curate a long considered collection for use over the long hall.
DISCLOSURE: I'm not totally against plastic dice, just the massive accumulation of them and the whole goblin pushing thing. I'd say no one needs more than 8 set of dice period. I own my share of plastics, the cool d4 I mentioned came from a limited edition of Mann Shorts dice through Kracken, and that set was worth it for the d2 with Florida Man on it, just the massive accumulation I find a bit worrisome, TTRPG as a hobby has an environmental impact. I'm a "hard copy book hoarder" so I ease off on plundering dice simply for hoarding.
Is this your only set of dice so far? If yes, *and* it had to be one of those sets, you might want to go for the Barbarian, as it has a more convenient set of dice.
If you already have dice, and only want to get pretty ones, the internet is your oyster ;)
this will be my second set of dice, but I wanted one that came with the pouch or tin or other storage unit so that I could hold my other dice with it too. I'm hardcore windowshopping other dice sets now, but sadly it looks like hardly any come with something to hold them in like these do
If you buy from a manufacturer directly, instead of their store on Amazon, you'll most likely get a bag. In many cases, they'll even throw in some freebies. A lot of these companies are small and looking for everyway they can to impress you. Especially first time buyers.
Underscoring, yeah, maybe you can call them "exotic" but what I call "natural" materials (stone, glass, metal, wood, all less ecologically extractive and less toxic materials to endless plastic) definitely need either a contained tower, mat, tray or rolling service (some gaming tables have felted surfaces).
I use the term "exotic" materials to denote the materials that cost a bit more. The specific materials are usually not something someone would call an "exotic" material, but in the dice world the price point climbs very quickly when purchasing these. No judgement on whether you want to have any of these or want to exclusively have these materials. I'm just mentioning that color, size and shape are not the only variables, and material is usually an important choice.
I just want the OP to know about their choices available and to enjoy every part of D&D, I hope as much as I have.
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Is this your only set of dice so far? If yes, *and* it had to be one of those sets, you might want to go for the Barbarian, as it has a more convenient set of dice.
If you already have dice, and only want to get pretty ones, the internet is your oyster ;)
this will be my second set of dice, but I wanted one that came with the pouch or tin or other storage unit so that I could hold my other dice with it too. I'm hardcore windowshopping other dice sets now, but sadly it looks like hardly any come with something to hold them in like these do
If you browse the prevalent online shops and search for (as an example): "DND Dice Set 25 x 7 with bag", you should find a lot more bang for your buck ;)
alright alright so I want to be a dice goblin but I'm poor so I gotta choose one set to go with
I always wanted a cool leather dice bag that looks like something my character would own, but also he's a Barbarian and I really like the customization of the class set, choose for me
Beginner DM & Barbarian
Set 2 is much better in my view, but I'd have to get two of them just to have 2-d20s. I want to roll advantage and disadvantage at the same time.
However, before you pull the plug, check out Dark Elf Dice and Wyrmwood for dice and accessories.
Happy gaming.
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Is this your only set of dice so far? If yes, *and* it had to be one of those sets, you might want to go for the Barbarian, as it has a more convenient set of dice.
If you already have dice, and only want to get pretty ones, the internet is your oyster ;)
There are 'pound of dice' sets, and even very pretty ones from lesser known manufacturers (unbranded is often less expensive).
If you want to conserve storage space, there are even 'mini' dice sets, but they tend to be harder to find when they roll off the table, so a dice tray is highly recommended in that case, increasing storage again...
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The world needs less acrylic and resin pumped into being. Reform your ways, save up for some nice wood, stone, or glass dice, maybe even metal, and lead the goblinoids to a more sustainable and higher quality gaming promised land.
That said, the first set has more dice, the second set is more bare bones.
Jander Sunstar is the thinking person's Drizzt, fight me.
oh man, now that I'm looking at even more options, my bank account will never be safe lmao
this will be my second set of dice, but I wanted one that came with the pouch or tin or other storage unit so that I could hold my other dice with it too. I'm hardcore windowshopping other dice sets now, but sadly it looks like hardly any come with something to hold them in like these do
Beginner DM & Barbarian
I would go to Dark Elf Dice and shop for a set that you wanted to buy two. This way you get two d-20s, and two of everything for damage rolls later.
At Dark Elf Dice, you can buy a set of non traditional shapes, I think they are called crystal dice. They are not "regular polygons", as 'traditional' D&D dice shapes are, but they are fair dice that give you an equal chance to roll every number. Many sets on Dark Elf are sold with 4-d6s, so you can roll characters' attributes in one cast of the dice. There are so many options I can't begin to list them all, but they include all dice materials, except possibly wood dice. They have large d20, mini dice sets, just about anything you could want. I have two sets of "bone dice" because I think the colors are perfect for D&D. Some of their sets also come with a bag.
On the subject of "exotic materials", please get yourself a dice tray or mat if you roll metal, stone or glass dice. They will otherwise make impressions on a wood table. You don't want that.
I wish you luck. You don't have to buy all the dice. You don't have to buy all the dice you need for the rest of your life today. You can get metal dice, stone dice anything you want. But you can buy some of that later.
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Underscoring, yeah, maybe you can call them "exotic" but what I call "natural" materials (stone, glass, metal, wood, all less ecologically extractive and less toxic materials to endless plastic) definitely need either a contained tower, mat, tray or rolling service (some gaming tables have felted surfaces). That's not just good for the surface you're rolling on, but for the health of the dice which can crack, or chip. All dice erode, and I'd say resin and acrylics actually wear faster that natural materials, and that wear shapes the dice roll, but if you're paying say $75-130 for higher quality dice (off top of my head reference of Kraken's dice) you should protect your long term investment. And speaking of long term, if you're going with "precious/expensive" materials (wood to extent but definitely glass/metal/stone) you're not really gonna want a sack because of likelihood of abrasion and damage from them knocking around in the bag. You're going to want a lidded tray or a vault.
Agreeing a good D&D set should come with 4d6, and 2-3 d20, if you're playing "beyond D&D" I'd recommend two sets of d100 (so 4 distinguishable d10s). Maybe a 2nd of all the other polyhedrals (I've seen games where firearms do 2d4, etc) and you should be squared or polyhedraled of your choice away for any TTRPG.
Non traditional polyhedrals. I just received a set from Kraken which included a d4 where the points were "flattened" with the appropriate number in the flat. Haven't seen that before but would like to see more of it. I also have a set of 12 sided d6s (1-6 pips each printed twice on the die) which to me roll more fun than d6s. I saw on one of the regular social media outlets someone show some d4s on 8 siders, and these cool dine that were sort of barrel shaped so all the numbers were on the horizontal "length" side for those who like things that roll.
I guess you could say I'm less a Dice Goblin and more a Dice Githyanki, I curate a long considered collection for use over the long hall.
DISCLOSURE: I'm not totally against plastic dice, just the massive accumulation of them and the whole goblin pushing thing. I'd say no one needs more than 8 set of dice period. I own my share of plastics, the cool d4 I mentioned came from a limited edition of Mann Shorts dice through Kracken, and that set was worth it for the d2 with Florida Man on it, just the massive accumulation I find a bit worrisome, TTRPG as a hobby has an environmental impact. I'm a "hard copy book hoarder" so I ease off on plundering dice simply for hoarding.
Jander Sunstar is the thinking person's Drizzt, fight me.
If you buy from a manufacturer directly, instead of their store on Amazon, you'll most likely get a bag. In many cases, they'll even throw in some freebies. A lot of these companies are small and looking for everyway they can to impress you. Especially first time buyers.
I use the term "exotic" materials to denote the materials that cost a bit more. The specific materials are usually not something someone would call an "exotic" material, but in the dice world the price point climbs very quickly when purchasing these. No judgement on whether you want to have any of these or want to exclusively have these materials. I'm just mentioning that color, size and shape are not the only variables, and material is usually an important choice.
I just want the OP to know about their choices available and to enjoy every part of D&D, I hope as much as I have.
Cum catapultae proscriptae erunt tum soli proscript catapultas habebunt
If you browse the prevalent online shops and search for (as an example): "DND Dice Set 25 x 7 with bag", you should find a lot more bang for your buck ;)
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If you're old enough to drink, it's an open secret that Crown Royal comes with a free dice bag.
Jander Sunstar is the thinking person's Drizzt, fight me.