The Role of Dice: How RNG Shaped the History of RPGs

Three friends sit around a table immersed in a tabletop RPG, with colorful dice and character sheets scattered about. A fourth person stands nearby, engrossed in a Dungeons & Dragons guidebook. The room exudes coziness, adorned with plants and geometric decor on the walls.

Dice are more than just small, numbered cubes; they are the beating heart of many role-playing games (RPGs), serving as the engines of chance that drive the narrative forward. The randomness generated by rolling dice—often referred to as RNG or Random Number …