Dice Rolls FAQ

**Dicemaster** on Wed Mar 30, 2011 3:22 pm

WAIT? DICE? OVER THE INTERNET?
Yep. That's right. Not so much as physical dice, but this site utilizes a special automated system that players activate in specific situations. It randomizes each player's experience much like having a GM or moderator would at other sites. Dice are used, for instance, to show you which Pokémon you encounter (including its level, gender and whether it's shiny). In effect, it's really a random number generator that you control -- with no moderator involvement!

SO HOW DOES IT WORK?
When you select what dice you want to use, an account called the Dicemaster responds automatically with your results. This means you never have to wait for a moderator to post in a thread -- most of it can be done solo! Of course, you're encouraged to interact with other players as well, but most of the stuff you'd normally have to wait for is right at your fingertips. It's rather like an actual video game, except... you know... with words instead.

THAT SEEMS COMPLICATED
It may seem difficult at first, but you'll get used to it at after just one try. Ask our members: It's really not as confusing as it seems.

HOW DO I ROLL DICE?
Here's an image to help you locate the dice roll panel. Please note that you can't roll dice in the first post of a thread -- you can only roll them in replies!

If you have questions, post them here.

THAT'S A LOT OF DICE. WHAT DO THEY DO?
You can read the other FAQ threads to figure out specifics, but here's a general list of the dice and their functions:
Hoenn
Used to decide which Pokémon from Hoenn you are offered at Prof. Oak's lab, which Hoenn Pokémon you encounter in the Safari Zone, which Pokémon hatches from a random Hoenn egg and to decide which Hoenn Pokémon the NPC is thinking of in the Game Corner guessing game.
100-Sided Die
Used to decide at what level you encounter a wild Pokémon and to decide if you have captured a wild Pokémon when you use a Poké Ball. See this page for more information.
Wild Flee Die
Used in battle at the end of each turn to see if a wild Pokémon you are attempting to capture flees or remains in battle. See this page for more information.
Shiny Die
Used when you encounter a wild Pokémon or when an egg hatches to see if it the Pokémon is shiny. Do not use this die on Pokémon that are given to you through events (including your starter).
Gender Die
Use when you encounter a wild Pokémon, when an egg hatches or when you earn a new Pokémon through an event to see if it is male or female. Sometimes, Pokémon will have different sprites based on their gender. Also, some Pokémon cannot be one gender, or may not have a gender at all. Check this page for more information.
Unown Shape Die
If you encounter or receive an Unown, roll this die to see which of its 28 shapes it takes.
Wurmple Evolve
When Wurmple evolves, it's got a 50-50 chance of evolving into Silcoon or Cascoon. Roll the die to see which.
Kanto
Used to decide which Pokémon from Kanto you are offered at Prof. Oak's lab, which Kanto Pokémon you encounter in the Safari Zone, which Pokémon hatches from a random Kanto egg and to decide which Kanto Pokémon the NPC is thinking of in the Game Corner guessing game.
Random Baby
Used to decide which baby Pokémon egg you are given at Prof. Oak's lab to decide which baby Pokémon the NPC is thinking of in the Game Corner guessing game.
Roughlands Die
When you're searching for wild Pokémon in the roughlands, use this die.
Inheritance Die
Use this die when your Pokémon lay an egg to decide which of the father's moves pass on to the child.
Johto
Used to decide which Pokémon from Johto you are offered at Prof. Oak's lab, which Johto Pokémon you encounter in the Safari Zone, which Pokémon hatches from a random Johto egg and to decide which Johto Pokémon the NPC is thinking of in the Game Corner guessing game.
Shellos Color
When you encounter a Shellos, use this die to decide if it's blue or pink.
Sinnoh
Used to decide which Pokémon from Sinnoh you are offered at Prof. Oak's lab, which Sinnoh Pokémon you encounter in the Safari Zone, which Pokémon hatches from a random Sinnoh egg and to decide which Sinnoh Pokémon the NPC is thinking of in the Game Corner guessing game.
Basculin Color
When you encounter a Basculin, use this die to decide if it's blue or green.
Unova
Used to decide which Pokémon from Unova you are offered at Prof. Oak's lab, which Unova Pokémon you encounter in the Safari Zone, which Pokémon hatches from a random Unova egg and to decide which Unova Pokémon the NPC is thinking of in the Game Corner guessing game.
Grasslands Die
When you're searching for wild Pokémon in the grasslands, use this die.
Forests Die
When you're searching for wild Pokémon in the forests, use this die.
Fresh Waters Die
When you're searching for wild Pokémon in the freshwaters, use this die.
Salt Waters Die
When you're searching for wild Pokémon in the salt waters, use this die.
Caves Die
When you're searching for wild Pokémon in the caves, use this die.
Mountains Die
When you're searching for wild Pokémon in the mountains, use this die.
Urban Die
When you're searching for wild Pokémon in urban areas, use this die.
Tyrogue Evolve
When Tyrogue evolves, it's got a 33-33-33 chance of evolving into Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan or Hitmontop. Roll the die to see which.
Random Item
Use this die for every 1000 words you write in an RP to decide which item you receive at the end. Only images will appear, so match them here.
Random TM
If the Random Item die shows what looks like a disc with a question mark, you've earned a random TM. Use this die to decide which one you get. See this page to see what TM you get.
Slot Machine
Use the Slot Machine die to see what your results are on the slot machines at the Game Corner. You've got really good chance of winning, but you can only play 100 times a day.
Task Die
Use this die to decide what type the task you're doing at the Pokéathlon is associated with.
Safari Zone
Use this die to figure how the Catch Rate changes after each turn while in the Safari Zone.
Cards Die
Use this die to play 5-card draw at the Game Corner.