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Would a microwave be a substitute for an oven?

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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?

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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?

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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.

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How much do loaded dice cost?

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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?

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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.

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What is the best of the three ways to load dice?

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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.

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Does the coconut oil need to be a solid or a liquid at room temperature?

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Solid. If it’s liquid at room temperature, you wouldn't be able to use it to load the dice.

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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?

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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?

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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.

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How long do I leave it in the oven for?

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For 30 minutes to an hour.

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Will method 2 work on a d20 or any other type of die?

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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.

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Isn't this against the rules in most games? Won't I get in trouble?

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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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