DM of the Rings Remastered CXL: Leave Everything to Chance

By Peter T Parker Posted Sunday Nov 23, 2025

Filed under: DM of the Rings Remaster 4 comments

When it comes to rolling dice, there are two types of players: One likes to avoid risk, and takes comfort in the cold, hard reality as defined by the shape of the bell curve and their advantageous position on it. The other kind wants to defy death and live against the odds at every possible moment.

These two types almost always end up in a game together. Sooner or later the death-defier rolls badly and dies spectacularly. Odds are that the more reserved, practical members of the team will follow suit moments later.

I find this to be hilarious.

-Shamus, Wednesday Aug 29, 2007

 


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4 thoughts on “DM of the Rings Remastered CXL: Leave Everything to Chance

  1. Olivier FAURE says:

    “Wait wait… You’re going to let the entire fate of the Galaxy rest on a single die roll? I have just the die for such an occasion.

    I’m so happy that Darth & Droids is still going. It’s another way Shamus’ legacy lives on.

  2. Cat (she/they) says:

    honestly, it’s incredible to discover that this remaster is happening, and I’m really glad I discovered it before it ended.

    I remember reading the original DMotR as a kid with my dad as it was coming out, and as different as the world is, and as I am, compared to 20 years ago, it was really special to get to tell him that it’s being rereleased.

    I know that you haven’t really been doing comments with the posts, but I really appreciate you doing this, and I hope all is well with you!!!

    1. Thank you! Making sure no one misses your comment!

  3. Cohasset says:

    It can be fun sometimes to let a role of the die decide the fate of the game. Of course it’s also usually disappointing and/or frustrating when it goes against the players and they lose when they roll the one number that doesn’t succeed.

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