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You mean you roll a single die and use the value to index an array of players? That’s the pragmatic solution. The article is about an interesting mathematical
by geon 1mo ago
You mean you roll a single die and use the value to index an array of players?
That’s the pragmatic solution. The article is about an interesting mathematical puzzle, not actually solving a real problem.
Also, an n-sided die is fair for 2 to n players if you discard rolls above the number of players.
- interroboink 1mo agoThe article states: > The golf-ball-sized dice are now available to buy ... So, not entirely just a math puzzle. But probably dice only math nerds will buy (: I agree the math problem does not map well to a real problem players are having.
- nottorp 1mo ago> But probably dice only math nerds will buy (: You don't have to buy them to use them. For example I own a baggie of D(4-20) dice but I don't and have never played tabletop RPGs. This set may end up too expensive for my "i know i'll never use it" budget, but other than that I'd get one.