Toshi Umezawa
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Title: Hyozan, Clan Umezawa
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Post by Toshi Umezawa on Mar 1, 2016 16:15:09 GMT -6
The 20-Sided die that comes with the game is what is referred to in Magic as a Countdown Die, meaning that all of the numbers on the die are in order and the die is heavier so it rolls less. As opposed to a regular D-20 which is lighter and the numbers are placed differently on the die. Using the one that is provided gives you different odds and an unfair advantage against someone who isn't. I know this won't bother most, but I wanted to point it out just in case.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2016 6:11:24 GMT -6
Interesting. I didn't know there were different types of d20s
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Post by darthporkchop on Mar 2, 2016 12:20:49 GMT -6
That is interesting. Could you explain how you get an unfair advantage with the die? I'm very curious.
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Post by Targanth on Mar 2, 2016 14:07:19 GMT -6
On a typical 20 sided die, the 20 is exactly opposite the 1. The 19 is next to the 1, almost opposite the 20; and the 2 is next to the 20. That means that if is at the 20 and tips one more die face, it can become a 2.
On a count down die, the 20 is next to the 19 and the 18, meaning that if the die is at the 20 and tips one face, it can become a 19.
The chance of any individual number still has exactly the same randomness on each dice if the die is perfectly weighted. However, if the die is not well balanced, a count down die might consistently roll numbers that are very high (or very low), which is much less probable with a normal die.
So, for this reason, a count down die over time could statistically much less random.
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Toshi Umezawa
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Posts: 100
Title: Hyozan, Clan Umezawa
Mana: Black
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Post by Toshi Umezawa on Mar 2, 2016 14:25:31 GMT -6
Agreed.
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