same

agreed

Same! Great craftsmanship to watch

Yep

Ditto... although seeing that finished product I kind of want one now.

You should make a Diamond D20 dice

@Forrest Carlson the cost a diamond that size would be astronomical

@@mayochupenjoyerobviously would be funny tough

Simple tools haha, I imagine how difficult people had it on ancient times XD

@@GeomancerHT Really the major difference between what he's doing here with the discs in the video was actually quite achievable during "ancient" times. The understanding of mechanical engineering was developed enough that we had the capacity to spin large pottery wheels via foot operated mechanisms. This is the same, except the discs are metal or stone and they used softer rocks. Machining the devices was likely not as accurately done as it is today, but the simple concepts were available to the people of the era, and used.

got me harder than dice in an ice storm.

Shiny rocks are awesome

@@Mr.Brothybear hell yeah they are

@@BlackBeastWorkshop Shiny rocks are how friends are made you walk up to someone show them a cool rock and suddenly you're bffs At least thats how it worked in childhood

beautiful shiny rock, mixed with this new invention called numbers

@@Mr.Brothybear I'm gonna do that next time I see a shiny rock at the park

Thank you very much for the encouragement

654 subs to 1M+ speedrun

The cinematography, the perfect mix of explanation vs not drawing out the boring bits, the calm voice over, the perfect music choice... This channel is definitely going to explode.

I have a feeling that this video is the start. I have no major interest in any of the niches involved, yet I was recommended this video and have just sat through it not skipping a second absolutely blown away by the skill and craftsmanship.

@@markopolic9964 seeing his sub count triple in a day says a lot about the quality of his work

You're exactly right!

Couldn't agree more! That is without a doubt the most beautiful die I've seen in my life.

@@richard-6920 yeah, a true gem of a dice :D

Yeaahhh!! I was going to comment on that. I wonder where he gets these soundtracks from.

What is the soundtrack?! Been scrolling through all the comments to see if anyone knows. Never have I been so irritated that somebody didn't put credits as now.

I wanna know what the song is too. Damn

@@i.suk.6146 it’s called Jūra, Ardie Son

@@hyperboreanesoterica6588 Jūra, ardie son

most excellent observation

Same here. For me at least, the baggage of our past is replaced with the baggage of my hobby. So my meat suit isn't trapped coping with unimaginable emotions most simplified to negative ones to reflect the horrors of our past. But a die, for a game concept, which is where I escape those narratives of hell, and live a tad more freely while exploring more peacefully, in that place I can see the beauty. I'm comfortable enough to allow myself to be open to it.

As a mineralogist, you guys are really missing out on pretty rocks if gems are boring xD, there are some gemstones and crystals out there that will absolutly blow you mind how they look as jewlery!

​@@greywhite2903 Oh sure, you remember Hank Schrader? He got in to minerals and now where is he? DEAD THAT'S WHERE!!! Rotting in a hole in the desert. Is that what you want. Cuz that's what mineralogy gets you.

@Slow Poke haha yeah but he delt with a different type of rocks 😉

@@slowpoke6743 RIP Hank, he was a real one

squish that amethyst, all you need to know, is squish that amethyst

got this recommended because I watch lots of BG3 content, guessing you also.

@@viperdemonz-jenkins absolutely

You know that the baldurs gate dice is inspired by the dungeons and dragons dices, as is the whole baldurs gate game afterall.

Never use an enhanced dice when gambling with goblins, if you get caught they take your hand(if you're lucky)

It's a d20 from dungeons and dragons. They have been making dice like this since the 80s

Yo fr, this looks beautifulllllll. Felt like it was carved from the gods. This video was very well edited too. The music fitted the process very well.

@@CurseOfBoggart hmmmmmm

And also the amount of people that are willing to spend that much money on something like that arent as high.

people generally dont want to roll an item that costs that much because it would become scratched ect over time

because its easier and if you mess up with resin its not going to cost you as much

@@erikrubino6605 I mean typically gemstones are made of a very hard material so i don't think if you're tossing it on a soft mat or a wood table that it could become that scratched.

@@PatrickRatman i mean on wood? definetily, wood or anything harder is 100% scratching it over time, maybe not on a soft mat but you are gonna roll it on a table, not on the carpet

I thought the same thing. I especially appreciated him not using the same songs everyone else uses, and when he did it was a beautiful version.

​@@saltee_crcker2363 Satie is one of those composers that isn't necessarily well known, but definitely has a special flare that's near unmistakable.

Music of mystical brilliance for a video depicting a process of mystical brilliance. A match made in heaven.

bro... he literally is a master craftsmen

Bro look at that sucker, you were watching a master craftsman lol

ruby or sapphire will come before diamond. and diamonds are both the hardest natural material and are never all that large even the largest diamond on record is about a quarter the size of this d20

​@@drecknathmagladery9118 I really don't think so. Ruby and Sapphire are orders of magnitude more expensive than Diamond

​@CottonyAlmonds I think the point was that ruby and sapphire would be easier to lap into a d20. Because diamond is one of the hardest materials, it would be more difficult to lap that into a faceted dice.

​@@CottonyAlmonds wtf are you on about, diamond is far more expensive when comparing like for like. Low quality diamonds are cheaper than high quality rubies, which I'm guessing is what you are comparing.

@@CottonyAlmonds Natural maybe, but your phone screen is made of sapphire. Lab grown would be the only thing feasible for something I roll 20's with.

Seems that video editor is some other guy.

@@ozjaszhorowitz919 Could be

@@shimo_96 most likely

The storytelling of the whole thing, from his narration to the cinematography to the camera angles to the sound layering… all of it is exceptionally well done.

And also, he is a Dungeon Master

Fr

Caveman brain likes shiny rocks

While also making it feel like a full on cinematic experience.

You talk like Ali g!

I skipped half of it and it's like I haven't even seen it! Amazing!

I didn't even notice the video was 9 minutes until I read your comment! Agreed! It felt so short compared to how long it really was.

I’m so glad you enjoyed it

does someone knows the soundtrack? I really want to hear to that songs on my vacation time

i was going to say the same thing you beat me too it

I think it was the disco elysium theme, wasn't?

i love how the first thing you said before saying he made an awesome job (which he did 20/10) is that you are a fan of purple

this dice can be yours for the low low price of 5500$.... rob you grandma!... impress your friends!

Welcome a board, I’m very glad you like it

​@hedronrockworks Algorithm brought me here, can confirm this is dope as shit.

@@hellomate639 haha yeah this is sweet

@@hellomate639 Can confirm the algoritm has blessed this video. @Hedronrockworks get ready for your channel to explode.

First video im seeing and tbh i now want some

YES IT WAS TILL THE IDIOT PUT NUMBERS ON IT

It takes about 10,000 hours to reach this level…. and a lifetime of patience. Also, no caffeine.

​@@DoseofScienceDoS that is a lot

@@fyoozhn approximately 4-5 years of full time work

i got close in a similar project with only about 700 hours of experience and a machine from the 50s, the difficult part is knowing to facate the sharp bits otherwise they will break in the final polishing process.

More like thousands & perhaps even tens of thousands.

Its like baumgartner restorations. Ive never been interested in painting restorations but those videos are just so interesting that they suck you in.

Hey, is doing that type of thing profitable? I keep seeing really bad ratings when it comes to salary, so it scares me from wanting to work with gemstones. I’d love to hear what you got to say, and how your journey was.

@@Vernors I worked in Antwerp, made on my first year around 1600 euro net wage. So that is very decent. Worked in it for about 5 years. But doing cutting yourself as main job pays better.

@@Wichnam 1600 euro net wage is decent? Jesus

@@lnz971 either he means a week during his first year, or this was back in another epoch if it was per year

Dice goblin? Or Dice Dragon?

@@rockshadow8518 with dice like this, Dragon is the appropriate term.

So... wouldn't you say "This is one of the videos of all time", or some stupid shit like that?

@@dyanosis no but i will this is most definitely one of the videos of all time

​@therajmister 2 indeed, this is one of the videos ever

Agreed every time I open tiktok I feel my braincells dying en mass!

@@dyanosis Ummm……wut??? You have a peculiar way with words their friend.

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@@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist8 You're pathetic. Grow up.

@Vuklom It’s a bot, ignore it

Thank you very much

Agreed, it feels like a short documentary

Right? If I could make something like this I think I couldn´t give it away :

Is this the most beautiful dice you have ever seen because it is made from your favorite gemstone or is it your favorite gemstone because it is this the most beautiful dice you have ever seen?

As someone who loves trinkets, seeing the end product makes me green with envy.

Same!

Amen Kind of wish he was able to save the scraps though I wonder if he uses the gem dust for other projects

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@@yourfriendlyneighborhoodin1559 Dude I think your on the wrong video chat

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And 200% chance my asshole DM wouldn't allow it to be used because "it might be unfair"

For sure! I was absolutely entranced at the footage of the finale product and I wish it was longer - it’s absolutely GORGEOUS

Nerd

​@@Legendary_Bleu 😔

Does he take commissions? I would really love a set. I don't really play anymore as everyone just lives so far now and it is a pain to find time when we are all available but still... though I do need a lot of different ones as I played WotD, Star Wars, Magus, even a little bit of Middle Earth and Fallout :) Good times...

@@Legendary_Bleutwat

​@@Legendary_Bleu you should stare at the sun

for you i recommend red cubic zirconia, not because they are cheap; but rather because you aren't going to find a natural(or synthetic ruby) with enough body to make a d20(because gems that size are considered to be crown jewels or museum pieces.).

I wonder if there are industrial, synthetic sapphires that are large enough. Maybe one from a very high pressure chemical reactor view port or something?

You'd be surprised how easy it is to get a big boule of synthetic ruby if you really wanted one. they're just super exepnsive. you're right though as a zirconia would work well. just have to be careful not to chip it. I do like the amethyst, or a citrine would be great too. (orange) I could also do a Nd doped YAG. that'd be really pretty as well.

@@banzaiib saphires are chemically idenical to rubies, but blue. So the same problem stands.

yeah but how did the dad get started it?

I think you're overestimating the impact going to a school has on a person's artistic ability, especially today's schools. It's a good point about having access to tools though.

What did you want your name to be?

Granddaddy

A shool nowadays doesn't teach you anything. It just shows you that a trade exists and the possible ways that YOU can enter that trade by YOURSELF. And then it's over. No Actual learning involved. It's like going to a library, asking for books of good fantasy authors and having hearing. Clerk: "So, C.S, Luise, Brandon Sanderson, J.R.R Tolkein, & Gorge R r Martin and good fantasy authors". You : "Grate! So with what authors would you recommend starting with?" Clerk: "the one you prefer" You: "But I don't know them. Can show me some of their books?". Clerk: "I'm sorry, sir, but we have no books here. You're supposed supposed by them yourself "

Also for hand-made resin dice, you're just looking at ludicrously high material costs (especially if not in the US) as well as a pretty high time investment and a steep learning curve. There's actually a lot of reasons they cost a lot, that become very clear upon trying to do it yourself. Like people may sell resin dice for $100 a set but once you subtract material costs, and factor in how many casts dont come out at good enough quality to sell, they're probably earning less than minimum wage to do so.

@@Magmafrost13 I don't really think you're correct, a litre of resin costs about 20-30 euro and will make a ton of dices. I bought a gorgeous handmade set of resin dice about a month ago for 25 euro.

Yeah, now I want to buy a set! 😂 The thing is, the local shop has raw amethysts for sale anywhere between $20 - $2,000 for like a tiny gem to 2/3 of a geode (about 18" in diameter). I don't think any of them were large enough to cut a dice set from though. So I really wonder just how much such a set would cost?

@@tyree9055 You can make synthetic amethysts. You can "grow" them but it's not like planting a seed. It's done in a high pressure autoclave with chemicals. Ruby is actually grown using similar methods for use in lasers.