Rules Design

Dice Probability Calculator

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Anydice is an online probability calculator. Useful for game and rules designers.

Probabilities of Odd Dice Combinations

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Gnome Stew has an interesting article on the probabilities of various polyhedral dice.

A Treatise On Dice Rolling Mechanics

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RPG Design has published a Treatise On Dice Rolling Mechanics. It’s focused on RPG mechanics, but since we all play with dice …

Dice Probabilities Article

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I don’t know of a miniatures wargamer who hasn’t tried to write his own set of rules. And unless your rules are extraordinarly simple, that means thinking about dice probabilities. Here’s an article on die probabilities with d6s, with a special focus on DBA and Warmaster.

Jervis on Warhammer Ancients Battles

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Lochagos, at the Lochagos website has collected all of the postings that Jervis Johnson made regarding Warhammer Ancients Battles, on the WAB Ancients List. Lochagos cautions that, while these are not official rulings, they do provide some insight into JJ’s thinking.