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rules:sidebar_d4_math [2025/06/22 18:47] – created Ron Helwigrules:sidebar_d4_math [2025/07/10 00:04] (current) – Ron Helwig
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 You can match them like this: You can match them like this:
  
-  * (1 + 4) = 5   +$$ 
-  * (1 + 4) = 5   +(1 + 4) = 5 \\\  
-  * (2 + 3) = 5   +(1 + 4) = 5 \\\  
-  * Leftover 2 = 2  +(2 + 3) = 5 \\\  
 +\text{Leftover } 2 = 2 
 +$$
  
-**Total = 5 + 5 + 5 + 2 = 17**+**Total =**   
 +$$ 
 +5 + 5 + 5 + 2 = 17 
 +$$
  
 Just count your 5s, then add the remainder! Just count your 5s, then add the remainder!
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 With a **d4**, the possible results are:   With a **d4**, the possible results are:  
-**1, 2, 3, 4**, each with equal 25% chance.+$$ 
 +1,\ 2,\ 3,\ 4 
 +$$   
 +Each has a 25% chance of appearing.
  
-That means when you roll 6+ dice:+So when rolling 6 or more dice:
  
-  * Most results **can be matched into 5s** +  * Most results naturally pair into 5s 
-  * Even unpaired dice are easy to count +  * Leftover dice are easy to total 
-  * It’s often faster than adding 6 random numbers+  * It’s often faster than summing random numbers
  
-Players typically roll 3–7 d4s per action — well within the “quick math” zone.+Players typically roll **3–7 d4s per action** — well within the “quick math” zone.
  
 ===== Speed Tip: Group Visually ===== ===== Speed Tip: Group Visually =====
  
-Lay dice out in pairs as you roll:+Lay your dice out in pairs as you roll:
  
-  * Match 1s to 4s and 2s to 3s +  * Match 1s with 4s and 2s with 3s 
-  * Stack matched pairs or push them aside +  * Stack matched pairs or move them aside 
-  * Count “5, 10, 15…” and add any leftovers+  * Count “5, 10, 15…” and add leftovers
  
 This becomes **second nature** after just a few turns. This becomes **second nature** after just a few turns.
  
-===== Optional: Use Dice of Matching Color =====+===== Optional: Use Matching Dice Colors =====
  
-If players use one color for Aspect dice and a different color for damage dice (like d8s), it’s even easier to sort and total them.+It helps to use: 
 + 
 +  * One color or dice shape for **Aspect d4s** 
 +  * A different color or dice shape for **damage dice** (e.g., d6 or d8) 
 + 
 +This makes it easier to separate pools and total quickly.