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I think the point is that we're not really good at being random, but combining two uncorrelated "random" draws into one gets something that will seem pretty ran
by OrderlyTiamat 4y ago
I think the point is that we're not really good at being random, but combining two uncorrelated "random" draws into one gets something that will seem pretty random without closer inspection.
- LanceH 4y agoThe point is that if a player needs a 6, they will always pick a 6. It's hard enough for people to come up with something random, but even harder if they know what number they need. Put two people opposed picking a number like this and it becomes random ish.
- OrderlyTiamat 4y agoWell, dnd is largely cooperative: if you want to get a 6, I probably also want you to have a six. And if we're not even assuming that we are motivated to produce random results, than I seriously question whether such a simple rule would fix matters.
- gerdesj 4y agoYou are probably a DM and get how it works. Get the dice out for effect - they are a weapon too! The whole point of DnD n that is it is fantasy ie thinking and talking about something that is not real. How you deal with fantasy is up to you. Worrying about formalality is generally not a good approach to dealing with phantasy for obvious reasons.