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<blockquote data-quote="Snarf Zagyg" data-source="post: 9432634" data-attributes="member: 7023840">So general thoughts on the poll and the comments so far!1. [USER=7035894]@Clint_L[/USER] - I know you're not Beetlejuice, and you don't have to come when summoned, but I'm still hoping that you can expand on the thoughts that started this thread.2. The poll reveals an overwhelming preference for physical dice for in-person play. I suspected that would be the case, both because that's my experience (and as we all know, Snarf's experience is universal) and because the people actively participating here skew older. I think it might be a little less overwhelming if we had a large sample of 13-21 year olds.3. One thing I never considered that was brought up is the ability to cheat with electronic rollers- either through programming, or just hitting reroll quietly until you &quot;show&quot; the good result. Huh. I never thought of that, but you know who has? DEREK. The last few games make a lot more sense now!4. Building on what I said in my original posts, I think two things people like about dice are the ritual (assuming you grew up doing it) and the gambling aspect of it. It feels good to roll dem bones.5. Finally, we can all agree that the d4 sucks. It only exists to wait for you, unaware, on the floor like a caltrop (or lego brick) so that you can step on it with your bare feet. The d4 is the DJ Khaled of dice.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Snarf Zagyg, post: 9432634, member: 7023840"] So general thoughts on the poll and the comments so far! 1. [USER=7035894]@Clint_L[/USER] - I know you're not Beetlejuice, and you don't have to come when summoned, but I'm still hoping that you can expand on the thoughts that started this thread. 2. The poll reveals an overwhelming preference for physical dice for in-person play. I suspected that would be the case, both because that's my experience (and as we all know, Snarf's experience is universal) and because the people actively participating here skew older. I think it might be a little less overwhelming if we had a large sample of 13-21 year olds. 3. One thing I never considered that was brought up is the ability to cheat with electronic rollers- either through programming, or just hitting reroll quietly until you "show" the good result. Huh. I never thought of that, but you know who has? DEREK. The last few games make a lot more sense now! 4. Building on what I said in my original posts, I think two things people like about dice are the ritual (assuming you grew up doing it) and the gambling aspect of it. It feels good to roll dem bones. 5. Finally, we can all agree that the d4 sucks. It only exists to wait for you, unaware, on the floor like a caltrop (or lego brick) so that you can step on it with your bare feet. The d4 is the DJ Khaled of dice. [/QUOTE]

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