Dice aren’t just about luck—they’re about uncertainty. In this episode of the Start a Quest podcast, we explore why the d20 exists, why the humble d6 still shines, and how weird or custom dice can transform your tabletop RPG.

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2. Psi*Run https://lumpley.itch.io/psirun

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4. Dungeon Crawl Classics https://goodman-games.com/dungeon-crawl-classics-rpg/

5. How to play Scattergories https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/play-scattergories/

6. Guile’s theme https://youtu.be/Z4G9MU4wvTo?si=szcXqG2TjVq-ynUP&t=26

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8. Robert Worldert Buildert (Mr. Worldwide) @BobWorldBuilder

9. Genesys https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/genesys/

10. Fate Core https://evilhat.com/product/fate-core-system/