Dice rolling

[martin goddard]

Big Mike gave some thoughts on starburst technique at our game yesterday.
What is your method?
Has it changed over the years?


martin

[Colonel Kilgore]

"Starburst" sounds a bit like "airburst" which sounds potentially destructive!

I pick up a handful of dice, give them a shake and let them fall from about 3 inches. Seems to give a suitably random (if not always helpful) result!

Simon

[Bankinista]

I'm a new convert to dice trays. Seems to save cocked dice, damage or knocked over troops/terrain pieces etc.

Bankinista

[Sean Clark]

Im with both Simon and Derek. It irks a bit when people do the sideways launch, scattering dice across half the length of the table. Also the drop from 12", which has the effect of a cluster bomb.

Dice trays are useful, but in the past, I've  used them more to keep my dice in one place, but if I'm  disciplined enough then I can make use of it.

Also, make sure your opponent can see the dice rolls.

[Moggy]

I am ok with people using dice trays provided the dice can be seen. I know John has one he uses sometimes where the dice cant be seen let alone read what results happened. Just as well I trust John.

I am a firm believer in dice on the table but hate that sideways launch. Almost as though if the person hits enough of the opponents figures they "Must" be dead!. lol


Derek

[mellis1644]

I am a convert to the die rolling cup - especially for games with small numbers of dice. Not sure it helps but makes me feel better when shaking, planting and then lifting the cup...

[Colonel Kilgore]

I don't like the cup - it kills the suspense of that last dice still spinning - is it a 6... or a 1...? 

Simon

[Fat Wally]

I usually use the packaging sent by Peter Pig as the basis for a dice tray.  Narrow and not very high, they are ideal.  Plus I like to recycle as much as I can.  My die rolling cup is a spray paint cap too. 

[Jimmy James]

I take the handful and shake them (I'll use two hands to shake if it's a *really* important roll) and roll from fairly close to the tabletop. I don't like them flying into figures and terrain and things, and I can't be doing with hunting around on hands and knees on the floor to find ones that have flown off.

I've got a dice tray but it's neoprene and seems a bit....floppy? Not sure how to explain it but I'll usually end up rolling on the table near the figures anyway.

[Leman (Andy)]

I have moved from the gentle roll to the shake in the cup then the vertical upside down plonk on the table. Protects figures and scenic items from buffeting damage and keeps dice on the table rather than the floor.

[Sean Clark]

I like the concept but dislike the rattle of a dice cup 😂😅

[Smoking gun]

I like the concept but dislike the rattle of a dice cup 😂😅

Sean, you can get "felt" lined dice cups which are quieter.

Best wishes,
Martin Buck

[Colonel Kilgore]

Yeah but then people still slap them down on the table...

Maybe we need to ask Martin to produce PP furry dice? 

Simon

[John Watson]

Dual purpose, Simon. One set to play with and one set for your rear view mirror!
John

[Colonel Kilgore]

That's exactly what I had in mind, John. That way, you never forget to bring your dice to a game.

Simon