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Ghostly Glow Dice Are All The Rage
Ghostly Glow dice are the latest creation from Chessex, and they're already proving to be very popular here at Dark Elf Dice. Available in both Pink and Orange, these RPG dice are beautiful in their own right -- a milky translucent with ethereal wisps of color. These dice are intense, but it's their eerie, bluish glow that really makes them special.
Ghostly Glow Dice
When we first added the Ghostly Glow dice to our website, we didn't even realize that they glowed-in-the-dark. You'd figure that the name "Ghostly Glow" would have tipped us off, but we simply added the dice because we liked the way they looked and believed that our customers and fans would as well. Besides, Chessex makes really terrific gaming dice, so how could we go wrong?
Popular
Since adding Ghostly Glow dice to our store last month, we've already had to re-order twice. Without a doubt, the glow is what makes these dice popular with gamers and collectors. I've been gaming since the 1980's, but I've never seen anything quite like these. A lot of glow-in-the-dark dice give off a greenish light, but I really can't recall seeing blue before. And those ethereal wisps of color I mentioned earlier? They actually turn dark when the lights are out, and this gives the dice a truly supernatural feel.
More Information
To learn more about Ghostly Glow dice, please click here. The dice are currently available in traditional 7-piece polyhedral sets. Until next time fellow travelers! Remember that life is an adventure, so make each and every day special.
Who Knew? Dice Are Ready To Roll
Years ago, shortly after I first started playing table top role playing games, I visited our local hobby shop and started digging through the bin of colorful RPG dice they kept behind the counter. Now if you're like me (and I know you are), you have a certain fascination with game dice. So there I was, sorting through the d20s and d10s -- finding the most unusual ones and holding each up to the light like a fine jewel to admire the shape and color -- when I came across something very different indeed. A d30.
To say that I was excited is an understatement. This thirty-sided die was not only bigger than the other dice I had in my meager collection, but I could roll bigger numbers. I'm not sure what eventually became of that d30 (I searched my dice again before writing this blog post), but for a time it was the RPG die that I admired most because it was so different.
Who Knew? Dice
As gamers, we're all familiar with the standard dice needed for most RPGs. Even people who've never played Dungeons & Dragons, etc. can most likely recognize the strange, polyhedral dice we play with.
With that in mind, one manufacturer decided to stretch our imaginations just a bit. In the spirit of that unusual d30 I came across years ago, Koplow released a collection of strange RPG dice that are just so different.
The Collection
The aptly named Who Knew? collection consists of six dice in total: d3, d5, d7, d16, d24, and yes the d30. If anything, the dice are a definite conversation starter, but will find a practical use among creative Game Masters and players alike (for instance, I hand out the d4, d7, and d16 to players to use for damage dice for rare, legendary weapons).
Who Knew? dice are as different as they are utilitarian. The dice are molded in a standard, 16mm size so they "play well" with other RPG dice, and they come in only one color: jet black with stark white numbers. On one hand, the color choice may seem underwhelming (especially for gamers who enjoy bright, colorful dice), but on the other hand the color is definitely practical. The numbers are easy to read and basic black will coordinate with almost anything.
More Information
If you'd like to learn more about Who Knew? dice, or would like to make a purchase, please visit the Dark Elf Dice store page by clicking this link. Also, please feel free to share your thoughts and memories about any special dice you have in your collection. Gaming is a lifelong passion, so have fun out there. Until next time, fellow travelers!
We Just Can't Stop Talking About The New Gemini Dice Color
The Gemini dice collection is one of our favorites here at Dark Elf Dice, and our loyal customers would seem to agree. Gemini has been a perennial favorite ever since we opened, and it's not surprising why. When it comes to Gemini, Chessex really "got it right." The collection features the finest RPG dice in twin, complimentary colors, and there really is something awesome for everyone.
New Gemini Dice Color
Like most manufacturers, Chessex introduces different colors from time to time, and we're always excited to see what's new for the gaming table. I have to say that the newest Gemini Teal and Steel dice pattern really brought a smile to our faces.
Cool And Classy
Chessex has never been afraid to experiment, and they're one of the few companies that uses teal to great effect. Whether they're combining teal with copper, purple -- and now steel -- the end result is brilliant. The new teal and steel dice really come across as cool and classy. The two colors really work well together, and are a great fit with the other dice in the Gemini collection.
Share Your Thoughts
So what do you feel about the new Gemini dice color? How does it compare with some of the other colors in the Gemini collection? Share your thoughts and opinions with your fellow gamers and let your voice be heard!
Until next time, fellow travelers. May all your rolls be natural 20s :)
Halfsies Dice Are The RPG Dice We've Been Waiting For
Halfsies dice are the brainchild of John Wrot!, owner of Gate Keeper Games -- a small, indie company best known for The King's Armory. Halfsies dice started out as a Kickstarter project that eventually lead to the release of 13 unique polyhedral dice sets.
Giant Dice Are On A Roll
A closer look at the different types of giant dice used for role playing games.
Is bigger always better? When it comes to role playing dice, it just might be. For gamers looking to pack a punch at their RPG sessions, there are more options than ever before for oversized, giant dice.
Lustrous Dice Have Arrived
series for instance), Lustrous dice will hold their own against any RPG dice on the gaming table.
Frosted Dice Are So Unbelievably Chill
Frosted dice will help RPG players stay cool this summer.
Dark Elf Dice already stocks a huge collection of the best role playing dice from the world's greatest manufacturers, so it's not often that our store gets a chance to add something new to our inventory. That being said, we've spent a lot of time this summer searching for new RPG dice and role playing accessories for our loyal customers.
How To Choose The Best Dice Bag For Your RPG Adventures
Helpful tips on how to choose the best dice bag.
What can be said about the lowly dice bag? When I first got into table top RPGs, I admit that I didn't give much thought to dice storage. It wasn't until I started accumulating a few polyhedral sets of my own that I found myself needing a way to safely store and carry my dice to a buddy's house for an afternoon session of Dungeons & Dragons.
5 Cool RPG Dice For Your Game Table
Five cool RPG dice for gamers and collectors.
As avid gamers and collectors here at Dark Elf Dice, we're fortunate to have lots of different role playing dice at our disposal. And like most of you, we just can't seem to get enough cool RPG dice in our greedy little hands.New Vortex Dice Are Here
Vortex dice are the latest Chessex dice to hit the gaming table.
When I first learned that Chessex was expanding its venerable Vortex dice product line, I have to admit that I was pretty stoked. But hey, I’m not the only nerd out there who gets excited over the release of new RPG dice, am I? I thought not, so here’s the latest on some of the coolest role playing game dice that I’ve seen come to market in some time.
Firefly Dice Are Back
Firefly Dice
When Crystal Caste first released Firefly dice back in 2011, we knew they would be an instant hit with gamers. To say that the dice are eye-catching is an understatement -- from the day we unpacked our very first shipment, the Firefly dice became a staff favorite. We've been in the dice business for quite awhile, but quite frankly had never seen such unusual colors. We ordered the dice sight unseen (the dice were so new that CC didn't have pictures yet), and the Fireflies far exceeded our expectations.
Like most of the RPG dice we carry at Dark Elf Dice, the Fireflies come in a traditional set of seven polyhedral shapes: d4, d6, d8, d10, d%, d12, and d20. The etched numbers on each die face are inked in gold -- a good color choice that is easy to read, yet not so bold as to interfere with the underlying colors.
Color Choices
Firefly dice are available in four blended color combinations
- Purple and yellow
- Orange and red
- Green and blue
- Green and aqua