D-Total: a single die for d3,d4,d6,d8,d12,d24

[Zander]

I have invented a die that combines the functions of a d3, d4, d6, d8, d12 and d24. With some re-rolls, you can also use it as a d5, d7, d10 and d20. It is made by Gamescience.

The die was first sold at Gen Con Indy last month. I understand they sold out and that more are being produced.

For the record, I don't get a commission or royalties. This post is a shameless plug but not a commercial one.

A pic of the die and instructions can be found here: http://www.dicecollector.com/D24_ALEXANDER_SIMKIN_GAMESCIENCE_D_TOTAL_01.jpg

 

[greatamericanfolkher]

I saw this die at GenCon last month, and were it not for the fact that I had already spent about $100 on dice that convention already I would have gotten one. My only complaint about is it feels too light for a die its size.

 

[Obryn]

Man, I was so excited... But it's basically just a d24 that does math for you in advance, right?

Lou Zocchi is awesome, I love my Gamescience dice, and I would try save them if my house were on fire, but I'd rather not roll any die where I need to re-roll some results. It's like selling a d8 as a combination d7/d8 ("Just re-roll when you get an 8!").

-O

 

[Umbran]

A pic of the die and instructions can be found here:

Instructions? Dice need instructions now?

 

[Achan hiArusa]

It looks a little ambitious. Though using a d24 for a d4, d6, d8, and d12 is a bit of genius and I'd be more interested if they had just stuck to that. But then again, if I see I will probably snag it. I'm weak that way.

 

[Zander]

I saw this die at GenCon last month, and were it not for the fact that I had already spent about $100 on dice that convention already I would have gotten one. My only complaint about is it feels too light for a die its size.

I didn't design it that way - that's just how Lou Zocchi makes them. But I happen to believe that its light weight is a plus. I have tons of stuff to take to my D&D game and I'm grateful for anything that cuts down the weight without sacrificing functionality.

Man, I was so excited... But it's basically just a d24 that does math for you in advance, right?

Yes. I wanted to design it so it also orders pizza for you and washes your laundry but I couldn't quite figure out how.

Lou Zocchi is awesome, I love my Gamescience dice, and I would try save them if my house were on fire, but I'd rather not roll any die where I need to re-roll some results.

You only need to re-roll on occasions for d5, d7, d10 and d20. D&D doesn't use d5 or d7, so you're left with d10 and d20. If re-rolling bothers you, you can always use a conventional d20 for d10 and d20 rolls, and use a D-Total for everything else.

Instructions? Dice need instructions now?

D&D dice always have. Most people needed to be told how to read the old-style d4s with the numbers running along the bottom edge. And most folks needed instruction on how to combine two d10 rolls to roll d100. The old dice sets may not have come with instructions but that's only because there was someone to show you. The D-Total is as easy to use as most conventional dice. I've shown people how to read it and they got it instantly. It's really very simple once you know how.

 

[El Mahdi]

Instructions? Dice need instructions now?

That one even looks like it might need a slide rule!

 

[Nahat Anoj]

This looks really cool.

 

[KB9JMQ]

Pretty neat.
Might have to snag one.

 

[Stalker0]

You only need to re-roll on occasions for d5, d7, d10 and d20.

I think that's the clincher for me. I wouldn't mind rerolling, except I'm rerolling on the most common roll I make in dnd.

Its a brilliant idea, I hope it sells well, but its not for me.