| March 4, 2009 | Posted by Martin Ralya |
Happy GM’s Day! As part of Gnome Stew’s March 4th blitz, we’re holding our third contest.
We thought, “What does every GM need?” And the answer was “A set of badass metal dice.”
The Prize
Specifically, a set of 16mm solid metal polyhedral dice with a brushed steel finish from Crystal Caste.
Crystal Caste makes great dice, and these puppies are $45 — they’re not your grandpa’s worn, un-inked plastic nuggets.
Sure, they’re called “Dwarven Stones” — but it’s a little-known fact that dwarves actually can’t forge for shit. These are Gnomish Stones, my friend.
And they’re dead sexy:
How to Enter
We like to make our contests easy to enter — all you have to do is comment on this article, and you’ll be entered to win.
To comment, you’ll need to have a Gnome Stew account. If you don’t already have one, you can register here.
One entry per person, and as always Gnome Stew authors are not eligible to win. You’re welcome to comment more than once, but only the first one will count.
Winning
This contest will end at 7:15 am Mountain time on Tuesday, March 10th. The winner will be chosen at random, and we’ll announce the proud owner of these dice in a separate article.
The lucky winner will be contacted by email, so make sure your Gnome Stew account is tied to your actual email address.
That’s all there is to it. We wish everyone who enters the best of luck, and we can’t wait to give away this set of dice!
About Martin Ralya
A father, husband, writer, small-press publisher, RPG industry freelancer, and lifelong geek, Martin has been gaming since 1987 and GMing since 1989. He lives in Utah with his amazing wife, Alysia, their awesome daughter, Lark, and their neurotic beagle, Charlie, in a house full of books and games.
March 4, 2009 at 6:31 pm - Link
GAH! So many comments.
But, sure. Add me to the lottery.
March 4, 2009 at 6:41 pm - Link
Heh. That’s one way to get lurkers out of the woodworks. I’ve been reading steadily for weeks now, but never commented.
Anyhow! As for the dice… Oooh. Shiny…
March 4, 2009 at 6:49 pm - Link
I would love to win these kick-ass dice! I’m playing D&D for the first time in years, and I would be the lord of the table if I let these badboys bounce out of my dice pouch. I love the site, too. Makes me dream about campaigns…Thank you1
March 4, 2009 at 7:02 pm - Link
I would love these dice also. A new set of dice is always welcome
March 4, 2009 at 7:16 pm - Link
If I win, I promise to use these dice only for good.
March 4, 2009 at 7:17 pm - Link
to quote someone a little faster than I:
Will you ship to Australia if I win?
March 4, 2009 at 7:45 pm - Link
Those dice look awesome.
March 4, 2009 at 7:52 pm - Link
Very cool dice. I’m in for the draw!
March 4, 2009 at 7:54 pm - Link
I would loves me some metal dice!
March 4, 2009 at 7:56 pm - Link
Wow! I wish I had a pair . . . er . . . uh, I mean a set of dice like that!
March 4, 2009 at 8:02 pm - Link
Oooo, shiny!
March 4, 2009 at 8:15 pm - Link
Very nice looking dice.
March 4, 2009 at 8:23 pm - Link
After a year-long hiatus from GMing (still played, of course ^^), I’m back in the saddle and hankering for some shiny dice to start it off right. Great contest!
March 4, 2009 at 8:40 pm - Link
I would love a new set of dice.
March 4, 2009 at 8:43 pm - Link
Very nice prize.
Just discovered this site today. Like what I see so far!
{Gaming since 1e}
March 4, 2009 at 8:43 pm - Link
Ummm…..Gnome stew….and dice!!!!
March 4, 2009 at 9:01 pm - Link
Wow, I’m 217 and there are six days left in the contest…
Well, a slim chance is better than no chance.
Speaking of chances, why are a slim chance and a fat chance the same thing?
March 4, 2009 at 9:05 pm - Link
I want! I want! mmmmmm dice.
March 4, 2009 at 9:16 pm - Link
If I win, I promise not to use them to abuse my players… Not much really…
March 4, 2009 at 10:04 pm - Link
*drools*
ohh… shiney…
March 4, 2009 at 10:24 pm - Link
1:221 got to love the odds, The odds are better the odd will get worse though
March 4, 2009 at 10:26 pm - Link
1:222 here. New dice are always nice.
March 4, 2009 at 10:47 pm - Link
Here’s to GM’s everywhere and RIP Gary, we miss you!
March 4, 2009 at 11:14 pm - Link
Bring it on. I needs me some kitty-proof dice.
March 5, 2009 at 12:29 am - Link
count me in.
March 5, 2009 at 1:33 am - Link
Toasty Postie!
March 5, 2009 at 1:33 am - Link
Sign me up. Maybe some rad new dice will get me back behind the screen someday soon.
March 5, 2009 at 2:01 am - Link
Those would make nice friends for my 50mm cast iron d6. It’s been feeling really lonely lately.
March 5, 2009 at 2:41 am - Link
rockin’ metal dice!
March 5, 2009 at 3:02 am - Link
That’s a lot of comments… no wonder… those dice are really cool…
March 5, 2009 at 3:57 am - Link
I hope you can send it overseas if those pretty dice finally choose me, hehehe.
March 5, 2009 at 4:18 am - Link
Oh man I hope I win. Those look shiny. Also, for the dice bag contest, I was only 42 too high
Here’s to hoping!
March 5, 2009 at 5:09 am - Link
I’d like to enter the contest too.
March 5, 2009 at 5:23 am - Link
Who doesn’t want more dice?
March 5, 2009 at 5:23 am - Link
Lovely lovely dice!
March 5, 2009 at 5:59 am - Link
Roll roll roll roll roll
March 5, 2009 at 6:34 am - Link
I can always use more dice too!
March 5, 2009 at 6:39 am - Link
Happy GM’s Day!…. um belated… anywho, I know my gming prowess will be greatly enhanced by using those sweet dice (I mean really, at this point anything helps).
March 5, 2009 at 6:57 am - Link
A joyous GM’s day, belated of course.
March 5, 2009 at 7:03 am - Link
belated happy GMs’ Day!
comment.
March 5, 2009 at 7:33 am - Link
Yes, nice dice will make a lurker come out of hiding. Happy festiv…um A festivus GMs day to all.
March 5, 2009 at 7:47 am - Link
Another belated Happy GM’s Day from a previous lurker. If the contest isn’t closed yet, thanks for entering me.
March 5, 2009 at 7:53 am - Link
I need some dice I can throw at my players. These will be excellent!
March 5, 2009 at 7:59 am - Link
I’d love to have some shiny metal dice for my campaign. Here’s to rolling a natural 20!
March 5, 2009 at 8:02 am - Link
Yay! Shinies! I’ve stared at these on the website for years now
March 5, 2009 at 8:55 am - Link
I love the fear these dice will inspire when you drop your dice bag on the table and the world shakes! (Insert evil laughter)
March 5, 2009 at 9:01 am - Link
A set of dice that match the industrial darkness of my campaign. Spiffy!
March 5, 2009 at 9:12 am - Link
Wow.. nice dices:)
March 5, 2009 at 9:49 am - Link
Ohhhh Metal Dice! ME want sooo bad!
March 5, 2009 at 10:09 am - Link
250th! woot!
Get it? it’s kinda like those trolls who post “first” everywhere…. *sigh*