Quick block question!

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Quick block question!

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Ok... here goes...

I've heard the term 'uphill block' loads of times on Threedieblock and Zlurpcast. What does it mean? :oops:

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When you roll two or three dice and the opponent chooses, because they're stronger.

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Aaahhhhhhhh... Now it all makes sense! :lol:

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No worries - 'Two Dice Uphill With Block' substitutes nicely for 'Hope I don't roll a skull on either die'

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Half-dice is more common in UK.

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I also second the Half-dice block.:)

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2 dice against is my chosen moniker.

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nazgob wrote:2 dice against is my chosen moniker.
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.... although I'm starting to use "Half-Die" as well

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I use: Two Dice I/You Choose.

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As a variation to the norm here, I usually call them unfair two dice blocks.

edit: unfair two dicers to be exact.

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I'm with the half dice brigade.

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Half dice for me too :)

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If you need a name for them, you might be attempting them too often :)

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dboeren wrote:If you need a name for them, you might be attempting them too often :)
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bah - 2 dice aginst is for girls.

Real men go 3 against and kill an ogre :P

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