[request] show more dice rolls

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mainly combat dice rolls, would be nice to see a little dice rolling animation for attack, spell save, damage, saving throw etc. they are already happening in game, just buried in a combat log nobody reads.

I heard the devs say they were afraid that showing d20 rolls in dialogue was too hardcore, but I couldn't disagree more. Their dialogue is way more intrusive than what I'm proposing. Just a little widget in the corner of the screen, or possibly above the character's head which passively shows the dice rolls. I honestly don't even play dnd, but I know one of the fun meta experiences is enthusing how good/bad someone's rolls have been during a session. If it were up to me, the game would've leaned more into this aspect.

I think if a party member opened a chest and you saw a d20 roll determining their loot, or sneaking around and seeing their stealth save roll would also add more enjoyment to the game. Like, they're already showing "sleight of hand succeeded" I would rather it just show the number they rolled with an outline of green for success or red for failed.

[JerryRave]

I’m with you 100%—seeing dice rolls would add so much personality and immersion to the game. I don’t play much D&D either, but when my group ran a casual campaign, the best moments were celebrating or groaning over someone’s crazy rolls. It’s not “hardcore”; it’s just fun! I love the idea of a subtle widget showing rolls—kind of like a nod to the mechanics without overwhelming the screen.

One time, I used https://flipsimu.com/dice-roller/roll-d20/ during a game to simulate rolls when we didn’t have enough dice handy. It was simple and clean, and the visual of the rolling die actually added excitement to the experience. If the game devs implemented something like that, even just for sneaking or lock-picking, it could make those mechanics feel way more alive and engaging.

Edited December 3, 2024 by JerryRave