Rollune
In short
Physical dice are tactile and dramatic but can be imperfectly balanced and slow for large pools. A well-built dice app is statistically fair, instant for big rolls and adds history, presets and modifiers. Many tables roll important d20s by hand and use an app for big damage and GM rolls.
Physical dice: pros and cons
Pros
- The sound, the throw, the shared suspense.
- A collection that expresses your character or style.
- No screen at the table.
Cons
- Cheap or sharp-edged dice can be slightly unbalanced; bubbles and uneven paint shift results.
- Large pools (Fireball's 8d6, Sneak Attack at high level) take time to gather and count.
- Rolls can fall off the table or be misread.
Digital dice: pros and cons
Pros
- Statistically fair when built with a good random generator.
- Instant totals for big pools, with modifiers applied.
- Advantage, keep/drop and multi-rolls in one tap.
- History you can check later, and saved presets.
- Always in your pocket.
Cons
- Less tactile.
- Phones can distract, so keep the app focused.
The best of both
Plenty of tables mix them:
- Roll d20s by hand for tension: attacks, saves, big checks.
- Use an app for big damage pools and repeated rolls.
- GMs roll monster groups digitally with multi-rolls to speed up combat.
- Keep rolls visible: a roll history on screen is as transparent as dice on the table.
Choosing a dice app
Look for: every standard die, custom sizes, modifiers, advantage/disadvantage, keep/drop, multiple rolls at once, presets and offline use. Rollune does all of these, plus characters and a soundboard. Try the online dice roller or read about the dice roller app.
