Codename NEMO infiltrates a TTRPG group that plays with probability-bending dice.
Item #: SCP-6476
Object Class: Neutralized, formerly Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: All instances of SCP-6476 shall be stored in a standard secure locker within the Site-76 Low-Risk Inanimate Objects Warehouse. Every six months, researchers will organize a single session with D-class personnel to ascertain whether SCP-6476's anomalous traits have reactivated. For a full list of pre-approved variables, see Document 6476-003-01, "Testing Protocol for One-Shot Scenarios".
MTF Mu-4 ("Debuggers") and webcrawler I/O-GASNIER will continue monitoring online storefronts and reviews for mentions of "magic", "special", and/or "enchanted" dice.
Description: SCP-6476 is the collective designation for a series of six-sided dice created by Raul Nandes de Jesus (PoI-6476, "rollinboxcars") for a tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) played by members of GoI-5869 ("Gamers Against Weed").
All instances of SCP-6476 were made with translucent green plastic, engraved with Arabic numerals, decorated with gold paint, and contain a weighted metallic core. Whereas mundane "loaded" dice favor specific outcomes during play, instances of SCP-6476 influenced local probability outside the game. When activated by a two-thirds majority vote, this effect (termed SCP-6476-A) increased the likelihood of arranging an online meeting between all participants every two weeks, while reducing interruptions and obligations that would otherwise disrupt the event.
When used to advance TTRPG gameplay, instances of SCP-6476 induced an anomalous state of hyperphantasia, enhancing the user's capacity for visualizing descriptions of in-game setting, character and action. This effect (termed SCP-6476-B) was heavily stylized and consistently distinguishable from reality.
As of 2019/03/16, all anomalous effects associated with SCP-6476 have ceased.
Instance |
Anomaly Status |
PoI # |
Username |
Role |
SCP-6476-1 |
Unknown |
PoI-6476 |
rollinboxcars |
Game Master |
SCP-6476-2 |
Neutralized |
PoI-7331 |
alwaysbpositive |
"Leena", human bard |
SCP-6476-3 |
Unknown |
PoI-6660 |
meatgerm |
"Throndir", elf ranger |
SCP-6476-4 |
Contained |
PoI-9791 |
twilight_tone |
"Rose", halfling druid |
SCP-6476-5 |
Contained |
PoI-9102 |
WHEREISMYHOG |
"Puck", halfling thief |
SCP-6476-6 |
Contained |
PoI-7132 |
whistl_stahp |
"Helga", dwarf cleric |
Discovery: During standard sweeps of international mail, MTF Alpha-4 ("Pony Express") identified an anomalous package sent from the mainland United States to a post office box in Moreno, Brazil. Securing the scene, MTF Alpha-4 seized two additional packages of contraband, all of which were marked "return to sender". Attempts at tracing PoI-6476 have failed, as all data on his postal registration documents is fabricated or incomplete.
SCP-6476 was first identified by Project CLOWNFISH, a two-tiered inter-departmental taskforce comprised of Foundation staff demographically and/or culturally adjacent to GoI-5869. One such asset, Codename NEMO, agreed to participate in PoI-6476's game in hopes of assessing his anomalous abilities and further ingratiating themselves with the community.
Operational protocol dictates that LEVEL 3/CLOWNFISH assets remain anonymous to persons outside their local working group. For more information, see Document 5869-512-03, "Project CLOWNFISH Executive Summary".
Testing Protocol: Seeking empirical evidence of SCP-6476-B's anomalous effects, NEMO's working group prepared a battery of tests for "Session 2", 2018/12/22. In all the experiments listed below, NEMO's activities were monitored using an electroencephalogram (EEG) and VERITAS Resonance Imaging (VRI).
Subject: Control (NEMO narrating, SCP-6476-B inactive)
Description: NEMO visualizes standing "in a field, in a stiff summer breeze", taking a bite from a "bright red" apple. They roll one standard polyhedral die (1d6) to represent throwing said apple at a target.
Results: NEMO visualizes striking the target.
- EEG results baseline.
- VRI detects zero anomalous activity.
- Estimated VVS: 64/80.
Comments: NEMO previously scored a 64/80 (above average) on their standard employee Visualization Vividness Scale (VVS) assessment.
Subject: Session 2, Test 1 (PoI-6476 narrating, SCP-6476-B active)
Description: The group interacts with patrons of a crowded bar. Music, food and drink are described in detail.
Results: NEMO experiences strong visual, auditory, olfactory and gustatory responses.
- EEG confirms heightened activity in the parietal, temporal and visual areas.
- VRI detects EVE spike: ARAD 300-700 Caspers, sharp, orange, loose.
- Estimated VVS: 78/80.
Comments: NEMO notes that they have never tasted real mead, and cannot attest to the accuracy of the experience.
Subject: Session 2, Test 2 (PoI-6476 narrating, SCP-6476-B inactive)
Description: The group engages in social intrigue. NEMO rolls a set of mundane dice and lies to PoI-6476 about the resulting outcome.
Results: No effect.
- EEG and VRI detect zero anomalous activity.
- Estimated VVS: 67/80.
Comments: Cheating during the game does not elicit a response from PoI-6476. Other participants continue play, suggesting that imagery generated by SCP-6476-B is specific to each individual participant.
Subject: Session 2, Test 5 (PoI-6476 narrating, SCP-6476-B active)
Description: The group engages in battle. NEMO's character tries to dodge enemy attacks.
Results: Simulated motion is blurred and exaggerated. NEMO does not experience any vestibular disorientation or pain response, even when their character is struck in combat.
- EEG confirms heightened activity in the parietal, temporal and visual areas.
- VRI detects EVE spike: ARAD 500-800 Caspers, sharp, orange, loose.
- Estimated VVS: 74/80.
Comments: SCP-6476 appears to have built-in countermeasures against loss of balance or psychosomatic injury as a result of play.
Addenda:
rollinboxcars: hey, can I do a self-promo/LFG post in this channel?
rollinboxcars: or is that against the rules
bones: That is perfectly acceptable.
twilight_tone: yeah, I've posted my commission info in here a few times.
acuterobot: me too!
rollinboxcars: sweet, ty
rollinboxcars: short version: I'm starting another TTRPG campaign! We're gonna be playing Dungeon World!
WHEREISMYHOG: what happened to your other game?
rollinboxcars: it's sort of on pause for a bit
rollinboxcars: bc scheduling across time zones is really, really hard.
twilight_tone: Alas… the GM's curse.
rollinboxcars: but that won't be a problem this time!
rollinboxcars: We'll play with voice chat, 3-4 hours every two weeks. I've already got one player lined up and I'm hoping to find four more!
meatgerm: iam that player. hello
rollinboxcars: there's a $40 buy-in for special dice, but after that, it's all pay-what-you-want, no obligation.
takesmasterschoice: lmao forty bucks for plastic
rollinboxcars: enchanted plastic!
meatgerm: we're mostly passing the same $20 around
rollinboxcars: tbh, I'm better off selling normal artisan dice on Etsy
rollinboxcars: but I really like GMing within our community, bc then I can challenge myself creatively!
twilight_tone: Game literally recognizing game.
meatgerm: yea th eheavy metal magic dice you made me are very cool
meatgerm: every time I roll a crit success I hear a power chord
steakshift: that is siiick
twilight_tone: You know what? Sign me up. I've got some money left over from my last round of comms.
rollinboxcars: awesome! welcome aboard.
whistl_stahp: can I join if I don't know much about tabletop games?
rollinboxcars: yes, 100%! newcomers are always welcome!
whistl_stahp: I played the Sailor Moon RPG a long time ago but that's it.
takesmasterschoice: the WHAT?!
meatgerm: fwiw Dungeon World is pretty easy to pick up
WHEREISMYHOG: can I invite someone from another chat?
bones: New invites to this cluster of channels must be approved by myself and the local administrator, steakshift.
whistl_stahp: one of my friends had a copy.
takesmasterschoice: cringe
steakshift: who do you have in mind WHEREISMYHOG
WHEREISMYHOG: I think you know alwaysbpositive ?
steakshift: oh yeah she's cool
bones: I am also acquainted with alwaysbpositive. Your request is approved.
rollinboxcars: awesome!
takesmasterschoice: no she suuuuuucks lol
steakshift: wow learn to stfu
bones kicked takesmasterschoice.
rollinboxcars: I'll start sending out PMs with channel invites and payment info.
bones: Please remember to use proxies, remailing services and/or post office boxes instead of sharing contact information directly.
rollinboxcars: don't worry, I've got a separate Ko-Fi account for this. We should be good!
steakshift: want help with deliveries?
rollinboxcars: definitely!
rollinboxcars: 30 minutes to game time, @everyone !
alwaysbpositive: rawr!! XD im here! thanks for the invite, RB!
WHEREISMYHOG: yeah thanks for having us
alwaysbpositive: it's been a rlly rlly long time since I played anything like this and I'm soooo excited @w@
whistl_stahp: yeah, same!
whistl_stahp: kinda anxious tbh, but mostly excited.
rollinboxcars: haha well you're not alone! I always get some pregame jitters
meatgerm: dontw orry it's all good. boxcars best gm
twilight_tone: One question before we get started.
twilight_tone: Are these dice actually fair? Because they're kinda heavy.
rollinboxcars: they're totally fair! sharp edges and everything!
rollinboxcars: you only need to roll once to activate the gimmick, so if you don't like how they feel in-game, you can just use standard dice, or an app. Whatever works for you!
twilight_tone: Cool. Ready whenever you are.
rollinboxcars started a call that lasted four hours.
whistl_stahp: well that was
whistl_stahp: incredible.
meatgerm: right??? toldyou
meatgerm: boxcars best gm
WHEREISMYHOG: that was a really strong start
alwaysbpositive: YEAH!!!
rollinboxcars: I'm glad you had fun!
whistl_stahp: @alwaysbpositive you have a beautiful singing voice
alwaysbpositive: ;;O;; thank youuu!
meatgerm: yea you could join my band irl
alwaysbpositive: haha no no I couldn't!! I don't get out much
alwaysbpositive: very sweet of you to say tho
rollinboxcars: so, how does everyone feel about their characters? anything you want to change about the setting?
alwaysbpositive: um, there is one thing
alwaysbpositive: can we try to avoid stereotyping the undead?
alwaysbpositive: not every less-living person is a literal monster.
rollinboxcars: yeah, sure! I'll keep that in mind going forward.
rollinboxcars: is that gonna be a problem for our cleric?
whistl_stahp: of course not!
whistl_stahp: this is a diverse community and I want to respect everyone's needs.
twilight_tone: No arguments from me
meatgerm: same
alwaysbpositive: awww thank you everybody ;;w;; appreciate it
WHEREISMYHOG: meant to ask, is it better to say you're a hemovore, or that you have hemovorism?
alwaysbpositive: I'm a vampire. It's okay to say vampire.
WHEREISMYHOG: okay cuz I thought that might be a slur
meatgerm: ohh lol I get oyu rusername now
meatgerm: thats good
alwaysbpositive: hehe thankee
whistl_stahp: things have been really quiet at work
alwaysbpositive: is that bad?
whistl_stahp: not "bad", just. weird.
whistl_stahp: like, I keep expecting to pull a weekend shift, but it hasn't happened.
WHEREISMYHOG: wow they make you work weekends in paratech?
whistl_stahp: only when we're crunching
WHEREISMYHOG: sounds like you need a union.
meatgerm: dontyou work on your dads farm
WHEREISMYHOG: and??
WHEREISMYHOG: its called solidarity you cretin
rollinboxcars started a call that lasted four hours.
meatgerm: lol holy shit TT
meatgerm: making those big moves tonight
whistl_stahp: I canNOT believe you jumped those guards!
twilight_tone: You guys were arguing.
whistl_stahp: we were working out a plan!
twilight_tone: Yeah, you were gonna keep arguing. I kept the scene moving and that is almost always better.
WHEREISMYHOG: she's not wrong imo
whistl_stahp: she trampled a prince!
alwaysbpositive: rofl yeah that was epic XD
whistl_stahp: christ, what a mess.
twilight_tone: You're welcome.
twilight_tone: Anyway I gotta go. Until next time everyone!
alwaysbpositive: wait wait wait I have big news
alwaysbpositive: I'm going on a road trip next week!
WHEREISMYHOG: whoa! you're leaving Eventide?
alwaysbpositive: yeah!! XD first time in yeaaars!!
whistl_stahp: oh, that's exciting! I hope you have a good time.
alwaysbpositive: super exciting! but scary!!
rollinboxcars: should we put the game on pause while you're away?
whistl_stahp: I'd be fine with taking a break.
meatgerm: I'm good with w/e
alwaysbpositive: no no you should just keep going! I can catch up
rollinboxcars: what do you think @twilight_tone?
meatgerm: she already logged off
rollinboxcars: oh okay I'll send her a DM
whistl_stahp: is she even on Discord between games?
rollinboxcars: no worries, I'll message her on IRC too.
rollinboxcars: ten minutes to game time, @everyone! Hope you're doing well.
WHEREISMYHOG: I'm good! got proper snacks this time.
meatgerm: im sorta bummed ou tbh
twilight_tone: Aw. What's wrong?
meatgerm: my band had a gig lined up and it got cancelled
meatgerm: wasn't gonna pay much but still
whistl_stahp: what sort of music does your band play?
meatgerm: we do folk covers of heavy metal
whistl_stahp: you're joking.
meatgerm: nope not everyone likes the deep bass and screamin
meatgerm: wewere gonna play a retirement home this weekend but it fell through
alwaysbpositive started a call that lasted less than a minute.
whistl_stahp: wait, I thought abp was on the road?
WHEREISMYHOG: she is
alwaysbpositive: I am
alwaysbpositive: I buttdialed you somehow
alwaysbpositive: idek how I have service down here! XD
whistl_stahp: lucky I guess
twilight_tone: Do you want to join us?
alwaysbpositive: no sorry I have an appointment and I rlly can't miss it
alwaysbpositive: you have fun tho!!!
rollinboxcars started a call that lasted nineteen minutes.
twilight_tone: I'm gonna be on and off mic. Eating dinner
twilight_tone: Wait who is that in the background?
WHEREISMYHOG: I think that's one of DOreen's friends
whistl_stahp: @alwaysbpositive you're still in the call!
alwaysbpositive: dangit >_< sorry
alwaysbpositive: hey @everyone? something weird just happened
alwaysbpositive: one of the ppl I'm travelling with just said "you forgot thijs back home, I packed it for you"
alwaysbpositive: and handed me my freaking DICE
meatgerm: wow ok
meatgerm: mandatory fun
rollinboxcars: uhhh shit. this might be a problem with the exploit
rollinboxcars: you're still considered a player so our schedules are trying to line up
WHEREISMYHOG: lmao Raul
alwaysbpositive: I don't understand. I said you should keep playing without me.
rollinboxcars: yeah but you're still part of the group, and the majority voted to continue.
whistl_stahp: can she just loan the d6 to someone else?
whistl_stahp: I have a friend who could take over for a session or two.
rollinboxcars: no, she paid for the seat, she's owed the whole ride.
rollinboxcars: hmmm
rollinboxcars: maybe we can just write you out for a bit?
twilight_tone: Exit Leena, pursued by a bear.
rollinboxcars: we could kill your bard and have Helga cast Resurrection whenever you're available again
alwaysbpositive: exCUSE me??
WHEREISMYHOG: dude
whistl_stahp: facepalms
alwaysbpositive: that is REALLY insensitive!
alwaysbpositive: it's NOT okay to assume that every vampire can just bounce back from death
alwaysbpositive: like it doesn't MATTER when people kill us
twilight_tone: Yikes.
rollinboxcars: omg no that's not what I meant!
rollinboxcars: I was talking about your character
whistl_stahp: but you can see why she might find it hurtful, right?
rollinboxcars: yeah absolutely. I apologize. I didn't mean to offend.
whistl_stahp: Okay, let's just take a step back.
whistl_stahp: boxcars, if we keep playing, is it going to mess up abp's appointment?
rollinboxcars: I'm really not sure.
alwaysbpositive: oh GREAT! awesomesauce
whistl_stahp: in that case, we should probably call it for tonight.
WHEREISMYHOG: seconded
twilight_tone: Yeah agreed.
meatgerm: what about the cliffhanger?
rollinboxcars: hopefully we'll get to it next time. I'm really sorry for the mix-up, everyone.
alwaysbpositive: I can't make it next time either >:(((
rollinboxcars: okay. I'm gonna try to fix the probability exploit from my end, so it doesn't affect the whole group.
whistl_stahp: you can do that?
rollinboxcars: Yes!
WHEREISMYHOG: uhh dude what about the backlash
WHEREISMYHOG: like affects like, and part affects the whole, but that doesn't mean it's free
WHEREISMYHOG: ESPECIALLY when youre cheating lady luck
rollinboxcars: it's fine! exploits don't have backlash.
WHEREISMYHOG: lmao okay
whistl_stahp: you're sure?
rollinboxcars: yeah, pretty sure.
WHEREISMYHOG: guess these dice have a subtle aura for no reason at all then
WHEREISMYHOG: ughhh daylight savings is kicking my ass rn
whistl_stahp: yeah same. I nearly poured cream in my cereal this morning
twilight_tone: The Forbidden Breakfast.
WHEREISMYHOG: it's also calving season here on the farm
WHEREISMYHOG: so idk how much sleep I'm gonna get this weekend :)
rollinboxcars: tbh I'm not sure what you're talking about.
WHEREISMYHOG: calving is when cows have babies
whistl_stahp: you mean Daylight Savings Time?
whistl_stahp: spring forward, fall back?
rollinboxcars: we don't do that in my part of Brazil
twilight_tone: God, I wish that were me.
rollinboxcars: so all of you just fell back?
WHEREISMYHOG: no???
twilight_tone: We just set our clocks forward one hour.
whistl_stahp: it's spring in the northern hemisphere.
rollinboxcars: oh.
alwaysbpositive: hey @rollinboxcars! Guess who just woke up!!
rollinboxcars: shit.
whistl_stahp: is it dark out, wherever you are?
alwaysbpositive: NO!!! it's DUSK!
alwaysbpositive: I haven't risen before sunset since I got TURNED!
alwaysbpositive: I just opened the blinds without thinking and BOOM!
alwaysbpositive: REAL DAYLIGHT
rollinboxcars: shit shit shit I'm sorry
whistl_stahp: you're okay, right?
alwaysbpositive: NO I AM NOT OKAY! I could have DIED!
alwaysbpositive: all because THESE STUPID DICE WOKE ME UP
rollinboxcars: I really thought I fixed them
alwaysbpositive: fuck your GAME, fuck your DICE, and FUCK YOU.
alwaysbpositive started a video call that lasted less than thirty seconds.
rollinboxcars: lo;p.i]'[p}
meatgerm: harsh.
twilight_tone: Wow
WHEREISMYHOG: wasted
twilight_tone: I don't think I've ever seen you keysmash before.
rollinboxcars: toot bokoo
twilight_tone: Sorry, what?
rollinboxcars: toh borke
WHEREISMYHOG: wat
twilight_tone: ??
whistl_stahp: "tooth broke"?
rollinboxcars: ^^^
twilight_tone: Oh, YIKES.
whistl_stahp: well.
WHEREISMYHOG: lmao bro I warned you
whistl_stahp: I think it's safe to say we're done.
WHEREISMYHOG: warned you bout that backlash
meatgerm: BUT WHAT ABOUT THE CLIFFHANGER??
rollinboxcars: hey @everyone. I just wanted to say I'm really sorry about what happened last week
WHEREISMYHOG: lmao yeah you better be
rollinboxcars: I assumed the group exploit would solve everything. I didn't know you guys had a time change coming up, and I didn't realize that could be so dangerous
rollinboxcars: @alwaysbpositive, I apologize for putting you at risk. like whistl said in the first session, this is supposed to be a safe space, and I fucked it up.
WHEREISMYHOG: understatement
meatgerm: yeah itsa bummer
twilight_tone: Incidentally, these dice appear to be broken.
WHEREISMYHOG: yeah aura's all gone
rollinboxcars: shit, that figures.
rollinboxcars: just send those to my PO box in Moreno and I'll hook you up with replacements, free of charge. Least I can do for your trouble.
rollinboxcars: I'm sorry everybody. I really thought we had it this time.
whistl_stahp: thank you for being straight with us.
alwaysbpositive: yeah <3 thank you, Raul. apology accepted
rollinboxcars: you're welcome
alwaysbpositive: … how's ur mouth? ; _ ;
rollinboxcars: better! got a root canal yesterday. still hurts though.
alwaysbpositive: oh noooes! D: I'm sowwy
alwaysbpositive: offers huggs
whistl_stahp: I'm glad we could talk this out a bit.
meatgerm: so uhhh not tobe That Guy
meatgerm: but what about that CLIFFHANGER
twilight_tone: Yeah, I did trample some royalty in our last game.
whistl_stahp: trampled the bejeezus out of that guy.
rollinboxcars: wait
whistl_stahp: trampled him into a diplomatic crisis
rollinboxcars: you want to keep playing?
meatgerm: YES
whistl_stahp: Yeah, I'd love to!
twilight_tone: Same.
WHEREISMYHOG: if Doreen's cool with it then sure
alwaysbpositive: well DUH!
alwaysbpositive: I told you I'd be available once I got back! :3
meatgerm: yesss!! lets play to fnid out waht happens
rollinboxcars: well, in that case, we'll keep on rolling!
whistl_stahp: I just have one request.
rollinboxcars: name it.
whistl_stahp: no more loaded dice.