RPG Dice Roller App: Custom Dice, Macros, and Statistics
What it is
- A mobile/desktop app that simulates tabletop dice (d4–d100 and custom faces), records roll history, and provides analytics for RPG sessions.
Key features
- Custom dice: Create dice with any number of faces, labels, icons, or weighted probabilities. Save presets per campaign or character.
- Macros & presets: Define reusable roll formulas (e.g., 4d6 drop lowest, advantage/disadvantage, skill checks with modifiers). Trigger macros via buttons or hotkeys.
- Statistics & analytics: Track frequency, averages, highest/lowest, and distribution histograms for specific dice or macros. Export CSV of roll logs.
- Roll history & session save: Keep per-session logs, searchable by tag (combat, loot, skill check). Optionally timestamp and annotate rolls.
- UI & UX: Tactile virtual dice, keyboard shortcuts, vibration/haptic feedback, dark mode, and customizable layouts for quick access.
- Integrations: Copy/share roll results, link to VTTs (virtual tabletop) via webhooks or simple text output, and import/export presets.
- Accessibility: Large targets, screen-reader labels, and color-adjustable themes.
Typical user flows
- Create a custom die with 12 labeled faces (e.g., weapon effects).
- Build a macro: 3x custom die + +5 modifier, save as “Flame Strike.”
- Run the macro during a session, annotate outcome, and let the app update statistics for that macro.
Design considerations
- Ensure randomness quality (use cryptographically secure RNG if fairness matters).
- Let users opt into or out of persistent logging; provide easy export and deletion.
- Balance feature density so new players aren’t overwhelmed; use progressive disclosure.
Monetization ideas
- Free core features; paid tier for advanced analytics, cloud sync, and VTT integrations.
- One-time paid custom dice packs or themed UI skins.
Privacy & data
- Store minimal personal data; keep roll logs local by default with optional encrypted cloud sync.
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