D20 Cabal

Let’s get real for a second. We love our dice. We hoard them. We cradle them before big rolls. We give them stern pep talks before initiative. But if your dice are still living in cardboard boxes that came with some dusty starter set six years ago, I’ve got some news for you, friend—it's time for a glow-up. Your dice deserve better. They’ve seen you through boss fights, critical fails, epic wins, and questionable decisions involving potions from suspicious vendors. Isn’t it about time they got the upgrade they deserve? If your dice are still living in cardboard boxes, you might be doing them—and your whole table—a serious disservice. Look, we’ve all been there. You bought that first set just to see if D&D or Pathfinder or whatever flavor of RPG you enjoy was going to stick. And now, years later, you’re running games for three different groups, tracking 40 NPC relationships, and still rolling your trusty but chipped d20 that squeaks when it lands on the table. You Deserve ...

Look, we’ve all been there. You’re prepping for game night, your dice tower is set, your minis are painted (or at least semi-painted), and you pull out your cherished collection of cat-themed kawaii dice. But then… you pause. Something doesn’t feel right. The vibes are off. The sparkle’s faded. You roll your d20, and instead of a satisfying clatter and an aesthetic dopamine hit, it just feels...meh. That’s when it hit me—gulp—my kawaii cat dice aren’t cute enough anymore. When Cute Dice Just Don't Hit Like They Used To As a GM who's been spinning tales and slinging dice for over a decade, I've developed a sixth sense for dice magic. Every die has a story, a vibe—heck, a destiny. And when your dice no longer inspire awe from your players or make you grin every time you pick them up, it’s time to upgrade. Now, don’t get me wrong—I’m not saying you toss your faithful click-clack felines to the side. I’m just saying maybe… they need some backup. Some company. Maybe ev...

Why Your Dice Matter More Than You Think We’ve all been there. The sun was shining, snacks were stacked, your party was geared up for a legendary quest—and then it happened. A cruel streak of ones. An insult to your bard’s dignity. A betrayal of wizarding proportions. I’m talking about those rolls. The cursed kind. The kind you'll never live down because your DM won’t let you forget. "That beachside one-shot ended with my cleric falling off a lighthouse because I rolled a natural one three times. In a row." Last summer was supposed to be epic: a vacation-themed TTRPG extravaganza with my core group. We had premade characters, a custom setting (“Palm of the Forgotten Gods,” thank you very much), and mood lighting. But what we didn't have was luck. Dice luck, specifically. This is my story. But more importantly, it's yours too. Because if you’ve played tabletop RPGs for any length of time, you've probably suffered from brutal dice betrayal. Fortunately,...

There’s something magical about cracking open a box of polyhedral dice that look like they tumbled out of a 1980s lunchbox cluttered with graph paper and lead miniatures. Maybe it's the nostalgia, maybe it's the brutalist aesthetic, or maybe it's just the way those old-school colors and fonts make the game feel grittier and a little more dangerous. Whatever the reason, retro-style dice are back—big time—and they’re here to bring all the throwback feels to your modern tabletop. I’ve been GMing for over a decade now, and while I love the sleek, sharp-edged gemstone dice that glitter like dragon hoards, nothing beats the vibe of a good retro set. These dice don’t just roll—they tell a story, and if you’re like me, you're always hunting for the next set that sparks that old-school flavor. Like this glorious chaos, which looks like it was summoned from a Saturday morning cartoon with a hit die: I love round sharks... #dice #dnd #ttrpg pic.twitter.com/UM2EonMhWk — DIS...

Why Your Dice Hate You (And How to Fix It) If you're like me, you've stared at a d20 with fury in your eyes after yet another failed saving throw. You blame bad luck. You threaten your dice. Some of us have even banished them to dice jail. Sound familiar? You're not alone. It might feel like your dice hate you —but there’s more going on here than just misfortune. Let’s dive into the real reasons your rolls are cursed, and more importantly, what you can do about it. The Curse of the Cold Dice Ever sit down to your weekly game and notice that for the first 30 minutes, it’s nothing but ones and threes? You’re not imagining things. Dice that haven’t been rolled or warmed up can behave unpredictably. Plastic, resin, and even sharp-edged dice can roll differently based on minor temperature and wear factors. You might think your dice are cursed, but in reality—they’re just misunderstood. The solution? Get those rolls moving before game time. Roll your dice a few dozen ...

I once walked into a gym, curious but clueless about all the equipment. The first thing I saw was a guy lifting a massive barbell— so heavy it looked like it could anchor a Warhammer tank. When he set it down, the crash sounded like a Basilisk artillery shell hitting a LARP field. I quietly backed out, realizing that kind of intensity wasn’t for me. But that over- the- top energy? That’s exactly what an RPG table needs. And nothing brings that vibe like a giant d20 dice ready to make a statement. Because let’s be honest: sometimes the only thing better than rolling high is doing it with thunderous flair. BIG ROLL ENERGY There’s nothing subtle about a giant d20 dice. That’s the point. These dice roll like they mean it. They’re loud, theatrical, and just a little bit dramatic— perfect for the moment your bard tries to seduce the villain or your barbarian finally gets to rage. Even if you’re the kind of player who usually goes for sharp edge dice precision or miniature dice finesse...

Let me take you to a scene in Bull Durham , a baseball movie that has absolutely nothing to do with tabletop gaming— and yet, somehow, everything to do with dice collecting. A hotshot young pitcher is bragging: he’s got a Porsche, he’s got a quadraphonic Blaupunkt stereo system, he’s flying high. But his veteran catcher— grizzled, grounded, and not here for nonsense— gives it to him straight: “ Christ, you don’t need a quadraphonic Blaupunkt. What you need is a curveball!” Now hold that thought. Because if you’re the kind of person with 40+ sets of sharp edge dice , one- of- a- kind resin swirls, and a growing addiction to mystery dice drops… you may just be the pitcher in this story. And what you need? Is a dice tray. 1. THE BEAUTY OF CHAOS— UNTIL IT’S NOT Don’t get me wrong— I love the chaos. The dnd dice that glow in the dark, the ones filled with floating koi, the absurdly sharp ones that feel like they could stab a god. Chaos is kind of the point. But chaos without bo...