Citing a dice source means connecting a specific claim to the strongest available evidence. A product page may support the maker’s stated material or dimensions. An official rules reference may support how a game uses a d20 or percentile roll. A measurement or test report may support an observation about one physical sample. DICEWIKI keeps these evidence types distinct.
Match the source to the claim
Do not use a product photograph as proof of alloy composition, or a rules page as proof of a die’s manufacturing tolerance. First write the claim narrowly, then select a source that directly addresses it. If the source only provides a description, attribute the wording instead of presenting it as an independently verified fact.
Useful source types
- Official rules for dice expressions, procedures, and interpretation.
- Manufacturer or publisher pages for stated product contents and specifications.
- Standards, textbooks, and institutional references for technical definitions.
- Documented measurements for the observed dimensions of a sample.
- Community reports for observations that are clearly labelled and reproducible.
Record the citation details
Include the page title, publisher or author, direct URL, relevant section or page number, and access date when the content can change. For a physical test, add the sample identity, method, conditions, and date. If several sources disagree, cite each one and explain the disagreement rather than silently choosing one.
Use cautious language
“The manufacturer describes this die as resin” is different from “this die is verified to be resin.” “In 120 recorded rolls, face 4 appeared 18 times” is different from “the die is loaded.” Clear attribution tells readers what the source says and what DICEWIKI has independently observed.
Community review checklist
- Is the claim specific and supported by the linked source?
- Does the source represent the right product, edition, or test sample?
- Are dates, versions, units, and conditions recorded?
- Is the wording stronger than the evidence, or appropriately cautious?
- Can another contributor reproduce the lookup or observation?
Related DICEWIKI pages
Use this guide with the contribution page, fair dice and physical testing, dice dimensions, and the terminology glossary.
Sources and editorial notes
- DICEWIKI editorial policy and evidence standard, for matching claim strength to source strength.
- Google Search Central: Creating helpful, reliable, people-first content, for useful, original, source-aware content practices.
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