Virtual Dice Roller vs Random Number Generator
Two calculators for the same neighbourhood of questions. Here is what each measures, what you feed in, and where you'd reach for one over the other.
Virtual Dice Roller
Roll N dice of any size (d4, d6, d20, etc.) and get the sum. Reproduces the standard tabletop-RPG 'NdX' notation used in D&D, Pathfinder, and probability homework.
- Answers
- Roll
- Inputs
- Number of dice, Sides per die
Random Number Generator
Generate a uniformly random integer between a minimum and maximum value (inclusive). Useful for raffles, sampling, games, and quick lottery picks.
- Answers
- Random Number
- Inputs
- Minimum, Maximum
At a glance
| Virtual Dice Roller | Random Number Generator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Gaming | Math |
| Answers | Roll | Random Number |
| Inputs | 2 | 2 |
| Result unit | — | — |
When to use each
Roll N dice of any size (d4, d6, d20, etc.) and get the sum. Reproduces the standard tabletop-RPG 'NdX' notation used in D&D, Pathfinder, and probability homework.
Generate a uniformly random integer between a minimum and maximum value (inclusive). Useful for raffles, sampling, games, and quick lottery picks.