Questions tagged [anydice]
For questions about AnyDice.com, a dice probability calculator that offers probability curves for defined rolls, along with a function library for more complex calculations.
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How to approximate rolls for potions of healing using only d6's?
I want to make tabletop potions of healing out of corked vials (test tubes) filled with dice. Each vial would be labeled and filled based on the potion it represents. For example, a vial for a potion ...
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Can AnyDice.com handle weighted dice?
Is it possible to weight the dice in AnyDice.com and then use like normal?
I'd like to use a standard d6, with values 1-6, but weighted such that the probability for rolling a specific value is as ...
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How many rolls does it take to get to six coins?
I'm designing a microRPG and need some help calculating probabilities so I can make an informed decision about how many coins to start with (controlling session duration and early-game frustration).
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How does one calculate the distribution of the Matt Colville way of rolling stats?
Specifically, the Matt Colville way of rolling stats is:
Roll 4d6, drop the lowest value die for 1 stat;
If this roll is lower than 8, reroll it;
Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you have a set of 6 stats ...
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What is a decent dice rolling strategy for partial/half advantage?
I understand that 5e is all about advantage and cancelling, etc. I understand advantage well, and the statistics. I was hoping there would be a commonly known dice rolling strategy with similar ...
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Roll Xd6, keeping highest value and adding +1 for each duplicate of that value?
I'm making a card/dice game and I'm trying to set something up on Anydice to compare the odds of the dice rolls, but I'm having some trouble wrapping my mind around some of the language Anydice uses.
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How do I determine the probability of rolling various ranges of numbers on 4d10, 5d10, etc.?
After realizing that my knowledge of how probabilities function has waned significantly, I'm wondering what the probability of rolling multiple 6's or higher (6-10) on four 10-sided dice, five 10-...
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How can I use AnyDice to check counting-success probabilities?
Sorry for asking a "do the work for me" type question, but I'm looking at the AnyDice documentation and appear to be missing something. I'm hoping to not just get the question answered, but learn how ...
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How do I model the fighter's Great Weapon Fighting fighting style in Anydice?
I was trying to create an AnyDice function to model the Great Weapon Fighting fighting style (which lets you reroll 1s and 2s), but I couldn't get it to work on any arbitrary dice.
I've found this ...
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How can I examine the distribution of successes-counting mixed dice pools?
After looking at AnyDice's Documentation and Function Library, I remain baffled. I know that AnyDice can do this, but I don't know how to tell it to. Scott Gray's Dice Pool Generator is easier to use ...
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Struggling with rolling for stats probability calculation
I tried finding a specific statistic calculator, even tried playing with anydice.com, with no success. My friends love to roll dice, but we also want the same playing field when starting a campaign, ...
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How can I model Burning Wheel probabilities in AnyDice?
I have a basic intuition about dice in Burning Wheel, but it's handy to be able to look at actual probability distributions to hone your intuition. Especially since important rolls can involve ...
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How does replacing Advantage with a flat +2 affect Champion critical hit damage output?
My DM does not like Advantage/Disadvantage. While I disagree with his reasons on this, he has decided to replace it with a +2/-2 rule and I respect him (mostly) enough to follow his rules.
I recently ...
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Help Writing an AnyDice Function for a Weird Dice Mechanic
I've thought of a dice mechanic that I'd like to test the numbers for, but it's complicated enough that I don't know how to model it in AnyDice. It's sort of a modified dice pool, where the successes ...
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What is your chance to win in a contest where you have advantage and your opponent has disadvantage?
I'm trying to think of the answer to a certain problem, but I'm finding it hard to calculate.
How much of a statistical edge do you have in a scenario where all of the following are true?
You engage ...
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