Sword or Axe? Some DnD 5e examples

I’ve discussed previously how the differences between the damage from a greataxe and greatsword (or maul) can impact decision-making in tabletop RPGs like Dungeons and Dragons. Things get even more interesting when you consider class bonuses and feats that adventurers can take. After all, not many folks swing their weapons as simple commoners. They are heroes! Let’s explore some examples from D&D 5e. This discussion … Continue reading Sword or Axe? Some DnD 5e examples

gamermathMay 13, 2021May 14, 20212 Comments

The most important distribution in all of gaming – “2d6”

Since ancient times, human beings have been using six-sided dice. Let’s dig into the math of the most relevant die distribution in games. Continue reading The most important distribution in all of gaming – “2d6”

gamermathOctober 18, 2018October 18, 20187 Comments

Card-counting like a blackjack shark, but in Gloomhaven

Let’s discuss how the “frowned-upon” Blackjack tactic of counting cards can help inform decisions when playing Gloomhaven! Continue reading Card-counting like a blackjack shark, but in Gloomhaven

gamermathMay 15, 20181 Comment

Less is more?: Perks that add/remove cards in Gloomhaven

There has been some conventional wisdom developing for Gloomhaven perks – removing negative cards is better than adding equivalent positive cards. Let’s find out! Continue reading Less is more?: Perks that add/remove cards in Gloomhaven

gamermathApril 25, 2018May 14, 20187 Comments

The cost of losing cards in Gloomhaven

A common learning moment comes when you realize how few turns you have left after you used the “loss” option on several cards early in a scenario. Let’s see just how costly those early “loss” cards can be… Continue reading The cost of losing cards in Gloomhaven

gamermathApril 24, 2018May 14, 20182 Comments

Gloomhaven: Rolling attack modifiers and advantage

It’s fair to say that rolling modifiers are a bit unsettling for many people due to one peculiar reason: the rules surrounding “advantage”. Let’s discuss how these interact and how they impact the average damage of an attack… Continue reading Gloomhaven: Rolling attack modifiers and advantage

gamermathApril 23, 2018May 14, 20184 Comments

The math of reshuffling – Gloomhaven decks

How do those “reshuffle” cards in Gloomhaven impact the odds of drawing them, and so impact an attack’s damage? Continue reading The math of reshuffling – Gloomhaven decks

gamermathApril 22, 2018May 14, 20185 Comments

Gloomhaven Perks, Math, and You

Gloomhaven perk choices viewed through math! Continue reading Gloomhaven Perks, Math, and You

gamermathApril 3, 2018May 14, 20184 Comments

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