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...are d4 REALLY unsatisfying to roll?
My current character is a Redeemer of Desna and is using a Starknife.
But honestly, I would kick two of it's trait out of the window to have it up to d6. I kind of hoped it would be better once I have the rune of striking.
And then, seeing two pyramids slide on the table to show me that I did 5 damage (including Strength modifier) is just no fun...
A rare on of these that I agree with. Mainly because they don’t actually “roll”
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A rare on of these that I agree with. Mainly because they don’t actually “roll”
I once found a d4 which was basically shaped like a d6 but had 2 sides rounded so it could not get stuck on a blank
My gf was very happy since she hates d4 even more then me.
But still, even id they would roll. It kind of feels like d4 weapons are rarely worth the hassle. I am perfectly fine with not making the most damage, rolling d6.
But when I have a d4 weapon and roll for damage I am never really satisfied.
(But I love the concept of the friggin starknife >_>)
What?
Nah, with my gf is everything fine
She hates d4 more then I hate them :P
I purchased a dice tower at a con last year. It is really satisfying using it to roll all dice, even d4s.
Dice Tower This one is pretty simple. It folds down and is pretty easy to transport to game days. There are plenty of much more elaborate towers out there. I've also seen a video or two on youtube showing how to make a simple dice tower if you're on a budget.
I'm fond of my old dice set, so I'll probably keep using my black pyramid-shaped d4 forever; but a friend of mine has one of those d4 with a different shape (Four faces (square prisms)) that actually rolls. That would solve most issues I think.
Yup give the poor D12 some love, and divide by three
EDIT: "Pathfinder RPG Superscriber"? Ooooh undeserved promotion!
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Chessex sells Roman numeral d4s, that are 12 sided, have I, II, III, IV each three times on the die. They are by far my favorite d4s.
Just roll D8s and divide by 2.
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D4 is basically a gamified caltrop.
*Enters thread to make joke. Notices that the sentient bag has already made the joke.*
Hmm.
*Looks around.*
Ok then.
*Backs away slowly.*
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...are d4 REALLY unsatisfying to roll?
If you are referring to the physical die, then as mentioned above, get yourself some 12-sided d4's and roll the hell out of them!
If you are referring to damage results, d4 really isn't all that different mathematically compared to a d6. The advantage of the starknife is in its flexibility and multipurpose functionality. It does a lot more than just poke your enemy. If you are not building your character to take advantage of those features, might as well just use a dagger. Make sure you are optimizing your static damage so the d4 has less of a statistical impact on the result.
At higher levels you are really going to "feel the burn" when you are rolling 2d4+x vs the martials rolling 2d8(or more)+x. If you are a rogue, make sure you are sneaking attacking. If you are a caster, take advantage of any magic that can help you. Guidance, true strike, enlarge, etc. all boost your effective DpR.
Wihtout seeing the build its hard to respond, but another thing to consider is the character's theme. Sometimes, sticking true to the theme of your build is more important that a few more points of damage.
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...are d4 REALLY unsatisfying to roll?
Try stepping on one...
But since they don't roll on the table, I suggest just tossing them upwards more then sideways, sliding your hand under them as you make the movement to impart some spin on them. That way, they do the spinning and tumbling in the air, and you can get a bounce out of them on the right surface too.
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I like d4s :(
Well, rolling them is only half the story, the other is that, well d4 weapons barely seem to be worth the effort when you have one handed d8 and some d12 weapons laying around
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Not sure if this helps but:
How about put the Returning quality on your starknife, and dual-wield it with a second higher-die weapon?
This would allow you to faithfully find a use for your deity's favored weapon by adding optional but lethal range to your melee arsenal.
Buy a d120 and throw out all your other dice.
Divide by 30 to get a d4.
Divide by 20 to get a d6.
Divide by 15 to get a d8.
Divide by 12 to get a d10.
Divide by 10 to get a d12.
Divide by 6 to get a d20.
Metal d4 are basically caltrops. I can't imagine someone stepping on that *shudders*
One die to roll them all!
You are forgiven, brother.
And then, seeing two pyramids slide on the table to show me that I did 5 damage (including Strength modifier) is just no fun...
You think that is bad? I rolled 5d6 and rolled 10 damage... against a creature with DR 10.
On another note you can get a wide range of dice: PIC
This set has: D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8, D9, D10, D%10, D11, D12, D13, D14, D15, D16, D17, D18, D19, D20, D22, D24, D26, D28 & D30
/cevah
This set has: D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8, D9, D10, D%10, D11, D12, D13, D14, D15, D16, D17, D18, D19, D20, D22, D24, D26, D28 & D30
Or you could just buy a d232792560.
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And then, seeing two pyramids slide on the table to show me that I did 5 damage (including Strength modifier) is just no fun...You think that is bad? I rolled 5d6 and rolled 10 damage... against a creature with DR 10.
On another note you can get a wide range of dice: PIC
This set has: D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8, D9, D10, D%10, D11, D12, D13, D14, D15, D16, D17, D18, D19, D20, D22, D24, D26, D28 & D30/cevah
That picture is like a dice based nightmare horrorscape. Most of them look like they are in the process of melting and falling apart.