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d20 v 3d6 - where do you stand? (lemmy.ml)
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I am a big fan of 3d6, but it makes higher DC rolls much harder.

See: https://rpg.stackexchange.com/questions/2654/3d6-vs-a-d20-what-is-the-effect-of-a-different-probability-curve

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[–] Sandra@idiomdrottning.org 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I prefer 1d20. Faster, no adding, and I like the linear probabilities over having a curve since it makes it easier to design mechanics around it.

Now, this goes for things like "succeed or fail", where there are two, three, or four options. You have 65% chance of breaking the door and 35% of not being able to. Simple. Clear. In 5% chunks. Any questions? Of course not.

For things like encounter tables or damage rolls, however, that's where curves or truncated V's can shine. I like d12+d8.

[–] sgtnasty@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

curves or truncated V’s can shine

Interesting, what system uses d12+d8?

[–] Sandra@idiomdrottning.org 2 points 2 years ago

It's not for success rolls, it's for rolling on tables; there have been many d8+d12 tables in D&D over the years.

For example, encounter tables like "4: Brigands. 5: Wolves." etc.