REAL DICE · D&D ONLINE
Play D&D online. Keep rolling real dice.
Online D&D can keep the maps, character sheets, and automation of a virtual tabletop without giving up the sound, feel, and suspense of rolling physical dice.
Why players still want physical dice
A favorite dice set can belong to a character or carry memories from years of adventures. Rolling it keeps a familiar tabletop ritual in remote sessions.
Can you use real dice when playing D&D online?
Yes. With supported virtual tabletop workflows, Joe's Real Rolls can recognize compatible physical RPG dice by camera, let you confirm the reading, and send the approved result into the online game.
How Joe's Real Rolls works
Roll → Camera → Recognize → Confirm → Send. The dice contain no electronics: a camera watches the rolling area while the software recognizes supported results. See the physical dice recognition workflow.
Using real dice with Foundry VTT
Answer supported roll requests with dice from your collection and bring reviewed results into the game. Learn how to use real dice with Foundry VTT.
Using real dice with Roll20
Keep the physical roll at your desk while your online group receives the approved result. Explore physical dice support for Roll20.
Using real dice with Discord
Answer a supported Discord roll request with physical dice and return the reviewed result to the conversation, with an optional animated replay. Explore physical dice support for Discord.
Use the dice you already own
No specialized Bluetooth or electronic dice are required. Compatible acrylic, resin, metal, and other RPG dice may be used when the camera can clearly see their faces and markings.
Multiple dice in one roll
Roll one die or several where supported. Camera recognition means you do not need a separate specialized electronic die for every die in a multi-dice roll.
Supported RPG dice
Joe's Real Rolls supports common polyhedral die types, but not every possible finish or design is guaranteed. Check supported dice and recognition guidance.
Available for your next adventure
Joe's Real Rolls is available now for players who want physical dice in online D&D and other virtual tabletop games. Start immediately with the Factory Baseline, then replace it with a personal model when you want recognition tailored to a favorite collection.
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