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  • Question
    Would a microwave be a substitute for an oven?
    Community Answer
    Do not use the microwave. It will not melt the die the way you want, and you're more likely to warp the plastic and make it look funny. It's also dangerous.
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    For using an oven, would it be recommended to only use straight-cornered dice, or can I get the same results - without it being obvious - on a die with rounded corners? What about clear-colored dice?
    Community Answer
    Clear-colored dice would give it away. Rounded corners would also give it away. To get the best result, use regular non-rounded dice.
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    Will this work with polyhedral dice like D20s?
    Community Answer
    Yes, but to less effect the more sides there are. Also, you'll want to use a die with similar numbers near each other. If the 20 is next to the 1, then weighting it toward the 20 won't do much.
  • Question
    How much do loaded dice cost?
    Community Answer
    Loaded dice are very cheap, they cost around $5 online.
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    How do I do this with dice that have numbers instead of dots? Is there a way?
    Community Answer
    The melting trick would work best if you don't have physical dots to load. You could try to drill out the numbers, but it would look obvious.
  • Question
    What is the best of the three ways to load dice?
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    Community Answer
    That answer is purely opinion-based. If I had to choose, I would choose the melt method because I can't fill the die with anything.
  • Question
    Does the coconut oil need to be a solid or a liquid at room temperature?
    Community Answer
    Solid. If it’s liquid at room temperature, you wouldn't be able to use it to load the dice.
  • Question
    If an opponent and I are playing a dice game and we both use the same dice, how would I load dice without helping my opponent?
    Community Answer
    A loaded die has a weigh distribution so that the outcome is predictable. If you use the same dice, then the "predictable" outcome will be the same for both. However, if you load multiple sides, then you're back to relying on luck, so that might be the fairest option.
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    Can I use epoxy as glue?
    Community Answer
    You can use epoxy as glue, but be careful to sand it down and remove all air bubbles; air bubbles or rough surfaces will give it away.
  • Question
    How long do I leave it in the oven for?
    Community Answer
    For 30 minutes to an hour.
  • Question
    Will method 2 work on a d20 or any other type of die?
    Community Answer
    If done carefully, it can work, for a d20. I'd suggest picking up one used for life counting in MTG, as the numbers are relatively sequential on the die and give you a better chance of landing higher.
  • Question
    Isn't this against the rules in most games? Won't I get in trouble?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you might get into trouble if using it in a game situation. But this trick is just for fun to fool your friends. You don't have to use the loaded dice if don't want to get in trouble.
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