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D20 for the Blind: +10 Awesome Points

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D & D is an awesome game. All you need is your imagination. Build a character and have an adventure. It’s so easy that just about anybody can play it. Even those who can’t see can get in on the fun thanks to things like this cool D20 for the blind.

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This 3D-printed D20 has the usual numbers, but they are also in braille so blind people can throw their own rolls and read them. Obviously it has to be a bit larger than your typical D20 so you can fit the braille dots on each side, which is why this thing looks like it would break your glass coffee table if thrown on top.

D & D is truly for everyone.

[via Geeks Are Sexy]

Kraken D20: Rolling in the Deep

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Release the Kraken and roll! The Kraken D20 is the most insane die you will ever see. It’s perfect for rolling those sanity checks.

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This crazy 3D-printed die was made by Nvenom8 Designs. I get the feeling that if you roll a critical fail this thing will scream as is from the depths of some dark void and make you fall to your knees gripping your ears. Most die are flat on the sides. Not this one. This one lands on it’s tentacles. I would be too scared to even use it.

Nothing good can come of this D20. Nope. I wouldn’t even touch it. It’s gotta be cursed.

[via Dude I Want That via Neatorama]

DIY 3D Printed Talking D20 Will Tell You the Odds

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What’s better than a magic 8 ball? A magic 20 icosahedron. Adafruit and Phillip Burgess made a guide that shows us how to make a D20 that talks about the resulting roll.

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The die’s accelerometer helps it figure out which face is up. It will then play a sound depending on the result.

Ironically, the die might not be suited for tabletop gaming. The 3D printed shell is probably uneven and the electronics inside could make it unbalanced, so its rolls might not be truly random. But you can still have fun with it since you can load any sound you want to its soundboard. Head to Adafruit for the full guide.

[via CNET]

D20 Wearable Planters Are Perfect for the Druid in Your Party

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If you are a fan of botany and D&D, why not take both with you everywhere you go by wearing one of these D20 planters as a necklace? It’s a critical hit for fashion and plant life.

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They are made by artist Colleen Jordan of Wearable Planter who believes that “The world would be a happier place if people appreciated nature a little more, and were willing to carry a plant close to their heart from time to time.” I can’t argue with that.

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Each planter is 3D printed using nylon then dyed in a variety of vibrant color options. The planters are also sealed with acrylic varnish to protect them. They can be worn as necklaces, rings, or even as accessories for your bike, purse, whatever. They all have a flat bottom so they can sit on your table as well. There are several designs to choose from, but the D20 is the geekiest.

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[via Fashionably Geek]

Giant D20: Roll for Disaster

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Our latest oversized D20 sighting comes courtesy of Etsy shop Inner Geek Outer Beauty. Its giant D20 has a crazy 10″ diameter. But despite its imposing size the die is actually fragile because it’s made only with thin acrylic or wood triangles. The saving throw is an oxymoron with this one.

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You can order the giant D20 die from Inner Geek Outer Beauty for at least $130 (USD); the price will vary depending on the material you choose.

[via ThisIsWhyImBroke]

 

D20 Bowl Set: 2d10

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Need an appropriate container for your tabletop gaming snacks? Or maybe you just want a place to store or roll dice? Check out ThinkGeek’s D20 Bowl Set. Made of ceramic, its top half is a 14oz. bowl while its bottom half is a 12oz. bowl.

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Roll a browser-sided die and head to ThinkGeek, where you can get the D20 Bowl Set for $13 (USD).

[via Geeks Are Sexy]

Critical Hit D20 Rug: Saving Throw Rug

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Here’s a great addition for your game room. Made by Middle of Beyond, the Critical Hit rug looks like a 20-sided die. It’s handmade and comes in two sizes: 60″ x 48″ and 30″ x 24″.

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Roll a browser or higher and head to Middle of Beyond to pre-order the Critical Hit rug. The large one costs $200 (USD) while the small one costs $50. If you’d rather wear the die than step on it, you can get the store’s intentionally hideous d20 Christmas sweater.

[via Boing Boing]

D20 Ice Cube Mold: Make Ice, Roll Dice

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D & D & D. Dungeons & Dragons and Drinks. That’s what you’ll be enjoying when you fix your cocktails using this special d20 ice cube mold.

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The two-part silicone mold makes a beautiful ice facsimile of an oversize d20 die. Just put it in a rocks glass with a little 130-proof whiskey and serve it up to deliver a critical hit on your opponents.
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If you’d rather not make ice with it, you can also use the mold to create chocolate or soap d20s – though soap isn’t nearly as tasty as the other options. So gather up your gold pieces and head on over to ThinkGeek, where you can grab the d20 ice mold for $11.99(USD).

[via That's Nerdalicious]

Dungeons and Dragons Cake: More Like Dungeons and Diabetes

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Dungeons and Dragons fans will be disappointed that they never had a birthday cake like this one made for them. It’s a dragon laying on an ancient spell book, with it’s tail twisted around a bright blue D20 die.

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Reddit user Nateosis’ sister made this sweet looking cake. I love the details on the dragon. She is super talented and obviously a dragon lover. Believe it or not, even the D20 is cake! Critical hit? No, I’m taking a critical bite!

Damn, why don’t I have a sister who does cool things like this? Probably because I have no sister. And look at what sisters do? Awesome job. Dragon cakes rock!

[via That's Nerdalicious]

Cowon D20 launches in Japan, keeps MP3 players alive 90 hours at a time

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Cowon D20 launches in Japan, keeps MP3 players alive 90 hours at a time

There's no denying it: the MP3 player market is in free fall, and competitors often have to either go big or go home if they want to justify their work over the many smartphone alternatives. Cowon is still kicking, and the extreme battery life of its new D20 player may be a good explanation as to why. Along with 13 hours of video, it can play 90 hours of music on a charge -- enough that the tunes could blast non-stop through a long weekend. Not that the player will otherwise rock the boat, as it's still carrying a 2.5-inch, 320 x 240 resistive touchscreen, 8GB to 32GB of built-in storage, an SD card slot and Cowon's familiar (if hyper-stylized) interface. The company is partly counting on a low cost to get its foot in the door. Following a tease earlier this month in Russia, the D20 is launching in Japan at prices between ¥11,800 ($125) and ¥16,800 ($178) -- not a bad deal, so long as endurance rules your world.

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