DiceTales

DiceTales Game Guide

Master the art of AI-powered tabletop RPG adventures with strategic turn-based gameplay and persistent memory! This guide teaches you everything you need to know to become a legendary hero.

Getting Started

Your First Adventure

1. Click “New Game” to begin your journey
2. Create your character using the enhanced character creation system
3. Choose your setting from multiple campaign worlds
4. Read the opening narrative generated by advanced AI
5. Make meaningful choices that shape your ongoing story
6. Roll dice strategically - each roll advances your turn
7. Build relationships with NPCs who remember your actions

Enhanced Gameplay Features

• Persistent Memory: The AI remembers all your past decisions and their consequences
• Character Development: Your choices shape character growth and relationships
• Turn-Based Strategy: Strategic dice rolling with meaningful consequences
• Dynamic Storytelling: Every playthrough creates a unique narrative experience

Understanding Your Character

Core Statistics

Your character has six primary stats that determine your capabilities:

Stat	Full Name	What It Does	Examples
STR	Strength	Physical power, melee combat, lifting	Sword fighting, breaking doors, climbing
DEX	Dexterity	Agility, reflexes, stealth, ranged attacks	Archery, sneaking, dodging, acrobatics
CON	Constitution	Health, endurance, disease resistance	Surviving poison, long journeys, stamina
INT	Intelligence	Reasoning, memory, knowledge	Investigation, arcane knowledge, puzzles
WIS	Wisdom	Awareness, insight, willpower	Perception, intuition, reading people
CHA	Charisma	Force of personality, leadership	Persuasion, intimidation, inspiring others
CON	Constitution	Health, stamina, resistance to damage	Surviving poison, enduring cold, running
INT	Intelligence	Knowledge, reasoning, spellcasting	Solving puzzles, identifying magic items
WIS	Wisdom	Perception, insight, intuition	Spotting traps, reading people, survival
CHA	Charisma	Social skills, leadership, persuasion	Negotiating, inspiring allies, lying

Character Progression

• Health Points (HP): Your life force - if it reaches 0, you face dire consequences
• Experience Points (XP): Gained through successful actions and story progression
• Level Up: Every 100 XP, you can increase one stat by 1 point

🎯 Core Gameplay Mechanics

Making Choices

The AI presents you with 3-4 action options based on your current situation:

Example Situation: You stand before an ancient, moss-covered door with strange runes carved into its surface.

Possible Choices:

1. [STR] Force the door open with brute strength
2. [INT] Study the runes to understand their meaning
3. [DEX] Search for a hidden mechanism or lockpick
4. [WIS] Listen carefully at the door before proceeding

Dice Rolling System (Turn-Based v2.0)

DiceTales uses a D20 system (20-sided dice) with strategic turn-based rolling:

Turn-Based Rules (NEW)

• One roll per turn: You can only roll dice once per turn
• Strategic timing: Choose carefully when to use your roll
• Turn advancement: Making choices progresses to the next turn
• Visual indicators: Dice shows when rolling is available/unavailable

When to Roll Dice

• Combat situations: Attack rolls, defense rolls
• Skill challenges: Climbing, sneaking, knowledge checks
• Critical moments: Important story decisions
• Risky actions: Breaking down doors, jumping gaps

When NOT to Roll

• Simple choices: Basic story decisions don’t require rolls
• Already rolled this turn: Wait for next turn to roll again
• Low-risk actions: Safe choices often succeed automatically

Basic Roll Mechanics

• Roll Result = D20 + Relevant Stat
• Difficulty Classes (DC):
  • Easy: DC 10
  • Medium: DC 15
  • Hard: DC 20
  • Extreme: DC 25

Success Levels

• Critical Failure (1): Something goes very wrong
• Failure (2-9): You don’t succeed, but learn something
• Partial Success (10-14): You succeed with complications
• Success (15-19): You accomplish your goal
• Critical Success (20): Exceptional outcome with bonuses

Combat System (Turn-Based)

When combat occurs, the strategic turn system becomes crucial:

Combat Turns (v2.0)

1. Story Phase: AI describes the combat situation
2. Choice Phase: Select your combat action (attack, defend, flee, etc.)
3. Roll Phase: If you haven’t rolled this turn, you can roll for your action
4. Resolution: HuggingFace AI narrates the results
5. Next Turn: New choices available, dice resets for next roll

Strategic Combat Planning

• Plan your roll: Will you use it for attack, defense, or special action?
• Consider consequences: Missing your one roll can be costly
• Read the situation: AI descriptions hint at best tactics
• Save rolls for crucial moments: Sometimes choosing without rolling is wise

Combat Options

• Attack: STR for melee, DEX for ranged (usually requires roll)
• Defend: Focus on protection (may not require roll)
• Cast Spell: Use INT or WIS depending on spell type (usually requires roll)
• Flee: Use DEX to escape (requires roll, not always possible)
• Tactical Choice: Sometimes you can choose actions that don’t need dice

🎨 Advanced Turn-Based Strategies

Turn Management Philosophy

In v2.0, every roll matters. Develop these strategic habits:

The “Roll or Choose” Decision

Always ask yourself: “Do I need to roll for this, or can I succeed through choice alone?”

Roll when:

• Combat situations require it
• High-stakes skill challenges
• The AI hints that success is uncertain
• You have a good stat bonus for the situation

Choose without rolling when:

• Social situations where your approach matters more than luck
• Low-risk exploration
• You’ve already rolled this turn
• You want to save your roll for something more important

Dice Conservation Strategy

• Early game: Use rolls liberally to learn the system
• Mid game: Start being selective about when to roll
• Late game: Every roll should be calculated and strategic
• Combat: Save rolls for critical attack/defense moments

Character Builds (Turn-Based Optimized)

The Warrior (STR/CON Focus)

• Primary: STR 16+, CON 14+
• Secondary: DEX 12+
• Playstyle: Frontline fighter, tank damage, protect others
• Best For: Combat-heavy scenarios, breaking obstacles

The Scout (DEX/WIS Focus)

• Primary: DEX 16+, WIS 14+
• Secondary: INT 12+
• Playstyle: Stealth, ranged combat, perception
• Best For: Scouting, traps, ambush situations

The Scholar (INT/WIS Focus)

• Primary: INT 16+, WIS 14+
• Secondary: CHA 12+
• Playstyle: Magic, knowledge, problem-solving
• Best For: Puzzles, magical encounters, research

The Leader (CHA/WIS Focus)

• Primary: CHA 16+, WIS 14+
• Secondary: INT 12+
• Playstyle: Social encounters, inspiration, negotiation
• Best For: Diplomatic solutions, leadership roles

Balanced Hero (Even Distribution)

• All Stats: 13-14 range
• Playstyle: Adaptable to any situation
• Best For: New players, varied encounters

Tactical Decision Making

Reading the Situation

The AI provides clues about the best approach:

Combat Indicators:

• “snarling”, “weapons drawn”, “hostile” → Prepare for fight
• “nervous”, “cornered”, “desperate” → Maybe try diplomacy first

Stealth Indicators:

• “guards patrolling”, “shadows”, “unaware” → Sneak approach viable
• “well-lit”, “open area”, “vigilant” → Stealth might be harder

Social Indicators:

• “friendly”, “curious”, “willing to talk” → Diplomacy preferred
• “angry”, “prejudiced”, “dismissive” → Need high CHA or different approach

Risk vs. Reward

• High-risk actions often lead to better rewards but severe consequences
• Safe actions provide steady progress but fewer opportunities
• Creative solutions combining multiple stats often yield unique outcomes

Inventory Management

Your character can carry limited items:

Weapon Types

• Melee Weapons: Swords, axes, clubs (use STR)
• Ranged Weapons: Bows, crossbows, throwing knives (use DEX)
• Magic Items: Wands, staves, scrolls (use INT/WIS)

Useful Items

• Healing Potions: Restore HP
• Tools: Lockpicks, rope, torches
• Magic Items: Rings, amulets, enchanted gear
• Consumables: Food, components, one-use items

🌟 Story Interaction with HuggingFace AI

Understanding HuggingFace AI Responses

The HuggingFace AI generates stories based on:

• Your previous choices and actions
• Character stats and current condition
• Turn-based story progression
• Natural language understanding of context
• Creative storytelling without templates

What Makes HuggingFace Different (v2.0)

• Human-like narratives: No more template responses or {placeholder} text
• Contextual awareness: AI remembers your story and character
• Dynamic storytelling: Each playthrough is unique
• Natural dialogue: NPCs speak like real people
• Emergent gameplay: Stories develop organically

Influencing the HuggingFace Narrative

• Consistent character behavior helps AI understand your role-playing style
• Strategic dice usage creates dramatic tension
• Creative choice descriptions inspire more interesting AI responses
• Character stats influence how AI interprets your actions
• Turn-based pacing allows for more thoughtful storytelling

When HuggingFace AI is Unavailable

DiceTales v2.0 relies exclusively on HuggingFace. If the service is unavailable:

• Wait and retry: HuggingFace usually recovers quickly
• Check your connection: Ensure stable internet
• Try refreshing: Reload the page to attempt reconnection
• Be patient: High-quality AI responses may take 10-30 seconds

Dealing with Setbacks

• AI errors happen: Internet issues can interrupt stories
• Game state saves: Your progress is preserved locally
• Turn system helps: Strategic gameplay continues even with AI delays
• Failure enhances story: Bad rolls create interesting complications

🎪 Special Encounters

Social Encounters

When meeting NPCs:

• High CHA: Charm, persuade, or intimidate
• High WIS: Read their true intentions
• High INT: Outsmart them with clever arguments
• Low social stats: Rely on actions rather than words

Magical Encounters

When facing magic:

• High INT: Understand and counter spells
• High WIS: Resist mental effects
• High CON: Endure magical damage
• Magic items: Can substitute for low magic stats

Environmental Challenges

When facing natural obstacles:

• Climbing: STR or DEX depending on approach
• Swimming: STR for power, CON for endurance
• Weather: CON to resist, WIS to find shelter
• Navigation: WIS for direction, INT for map reading

🏆 Achievement Goals

Short-term Goals

• Survive your first combat encounter
• Successfully use each stat in different situations
• Reach Level 2 (100 XP)
• Find your first magic item

Medium-term Goals

• Complete a major quest arc
• Reach Level 5 (500 XP)
• Max out one stat to 18+
• Survive a “near death” experience

Long-term Goals

• Become legendary (Level 10+)
• Master multiple character builds
• Create memorable story moments
• Contribute to the game’s development

🛠️ Troubleshooting Gameplay

When AI Responses Seem Off

• Context might be lost - the AI has limited memory
• Try a different approach - vary your choice patterns
• Use the dice - random elements can reset strange situations
• Start fresh if the story becomes incoherent

When Dice Seem Unfair

• Streaks happen - both good and bad luck are normal
• Adjust strategy - play to your strengths, avoid weaknesses
• Remember partial success - even “failed” rolls advance the story
• Critical successes make up for previous failures

When Stuck in the Story

• Try unexpected choices - break patterns
• Use your weakest stat - failures create new opportunities
• Ask questions through your choices
• Take risks - safety can lead to boring loops

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Ready for your first adventure? Head to the main game and click “New Game” to begin your legendary journey!

Remember: In DiceTales, every choice matters, every roll tells a story, and every adventure is unique.