Official Metal PATHFINDER DICE?

I don't usually report on dice Kickstarters, simply because there's a lot of them. It's not often that a major company is involved in one, though -- Q-Workshop has partnered with Paizo Publishing to produce what they have dubbed "the most awesome metal dice set on Earth". These are black painted, engraved, full-metal dice - the usual set (d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, d20, d10 with tens). A set will cost you $69, with free worldwide shipping, expected in March 2016; or, if you pay a bit more, you can get them in time for Christmas.

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There are stretch goals, too, of course. Dice bags, and a copper dice set. Find the Kickstarter here!

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[Olaf the Stout]

One of the guys in my gaming group uses metal dice. They are very difficult to read and are so heavy that he has to bring a piece of padded material to roll on so that he doesn't damage my table. I can't comment on how true the guy's dice roll, but I doubt that they would fairer than plastic dice, mainly due to the fact that, like the Pathfinder dice, they are a little irregular in shape.

The number one thing I look for when buying dice is that they are easy to read. So I wouldn't be buying these dice just based on that factor alone.

 

[Arcshot]

I like metal dice but will not buy them simply because I am playing on a large glass dining table. Another (expensive) alternative is wooden dice from Artisan Dice.

 

[Minicol]

I banned that kind of things from my tables as they were damaging the minis

 

[dpmcalister]

I've got their Dwarven metal dice and they roll just as well (or poorly) as plastic dice. Yes, there is the danger that they will damage the table but I bought a folding dice tray from All Rolled Up and that protects the table and stops runaway dice.

These look too busy for me tastes so I won't be backing them but metal dice aren't as bad as some here make out

 

[Torg Smith]

I prefer dice without a bunch of artwork on the face, just the number. I also like the number to be in high contrast to the background. I pretty much just get Chessex dice.

 

[Koloth]

I don't think that d4 was ever reviewed by Legal. That sharp point looks down right useful as a caltrop. Plus they will do wonders on tables. And some of the numbers need a little work on across the table readability. The steampunk dice look like a better option.

 

[was]

I like the copper ones, however, I think they would be collector dice more than something I'd actually use in-game.

 

[Jester David]

It's a neat idea but not for me. Got a Geek Chic table and I want metal dice nowhere near it.

The faces of the dice seem to busy to me personally and the sharp lines on the edges won't roll well, or the ones I've bought that are similar don't tend to...drop them and they bounce once and skid to a halt.

Sharp edges mean they should be more random and less like rolling balls. Casino dice have pretty sharp edges for that reason.

So long as the edges match and are even, the busyness of the edges and faces should have no effect on the rolls.

 

[Desh-Rae-Halra]

If they were real METAL Dice,they would have Steel Panther rolling them in a music video!
Seriously, if Paizo and/or Q-Workshop can make that happen, I'll pledge for a set.