myrmepropagandist
Here is a Roman D20 carved from crystal in the 3rd century AD. These were used, historians suspect for telling fortunes. However, no one can *prove* they weren't used for some kind role playing game. Which is what getting a fortune told with a die is kind of like anyways if you ask me.
"roll for initiative"
Paul Cantrell
@futurebird
So what was the answer to that one?? I gathered it was tea-related, but never did find out the actual function.
myrmepropagandist
At least we know how this polyhedron was used. The "Roman Dodecahedrons" continue to confuse people. But, I don't think that is all that shocking.
There are many durable but baffling objects.
Paul Cantrell
@futurebird Aha! So my “Cones of Dunshire Tournament Trophy” guess was really, really close then
myrmepropagandist
It's for drying the tea pot and lid after you rinse it with hot water.
Paul Cantrell
@futurebird
(The connection is left as an exercise for the reader)
myrmepropagandist
uh... i guess??
Paul Cantrell
@futurebird
(I once again am reminded that when I type something like this, you can’t see the ridiculous smirk on my face that indicates that even I can’t believe how silly I’m being)
silverwizard
Mobile Suit Larry
@futurebird something that has always stuck with me but I have absolutely no idea where I read it was the observation that rpgs could have emerged at any time in the past several millennia. All you need is the concepts of storytelling and games of chance, and ideally some kind of writing so you can record your adventures and share rules and characters with others
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