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Glossary

A quick reference of main terms used in Dicelette.

A​

  • Admin Command:
    A command that can only be executed by users with Discord server management permissions (such as Manage Roles).
  • Auto Role:
    A Discord role automatically assigned to users based on an action (e.g., registering a character or validating stats).
  • Auto-completion / Auto-completed Field:
    A command field that suggests available options as you type (such as character or dice names).

B​

  • Bulk Roll:
    A feature allowing multiple dice rolls in one command (e.g., 5#(1d6+2) rolls five dice).

  • Bot Log:
    A channel or thread where the bot saves dice results and important events.

C​

  • Character Sheet:
    A record of a character's statistics, skills, and saved dice, linked to a Discord user.
  • Channel Selector:
    A command option where the argument begins with # to indicate a Discord channel.
  • Command Argument:
    A value or option provided to a command; can be required or optional.
  • Critical Success / Failure:
    The highest or lowest possible roll, usually with special effects.
  • CSV Template:
    A spreadsheet structure used for batch importing or exporting character sheets and stats.
  • Custom Crit (Custom Critical):
    A user-defined formula or threshold for critical success or failure, beyond the default rules.

D​

  • Dice Notation:
    A way to write dice rolls, such as 1d20+3, understood by the bot.
  • Dice Roll / Roll:
    The act of generating a random result using dice notation.
  • Dice Type:
    The default dice formula set in a model or template, often referencing a stat (e.g., 1d20+$).
  • Direct Notation:
    Typing the dice formula directly in a message (e.g., 1d20), which the bot detects and rolls.

E​

  • Embed:
    A rich-format Discord message used for displaying character sheets, dice results, or bot logs.
  • Ephemeral Roll / Hidden Roll:
    A die roll result that is only visible to the user who made the roll (used for secret checks).
  • Export / Import:
    Downloading or uploading character data (usually in CSV format) for backup or migration.

F​

  • Forum:
    A Discord channel type supporting posts and threads—Dicelette can use forums to log or post character sheets.

G​

  • Game Master (GM) Command:
    A command designed for game masters to roll dice or manage characters for players.
  • Graph:
    A visual representation (chart) of a character's stats.

H​

  • Hidden/Ephemeral Roll:
    See Ephemeral Roll.

I​

  • Indirect Notation:
    Placing a die formula in brackets inside a message (e.g., Attack [1d20+2]). The bot only rolls the dice portion.

M​

  • Message Link:
    A Discord URL that points directly to a specific message—used in logs, context, or results.
  • Model / Template:
    A structure defining which stats and dice are available for character sheets on a server.
  • Modal:
    A Discord popup or interactive form used for entering or editing data.

O​

  • Optional Parameter:
    A command argument that is not required, often shown as (argument).

P​

  • Parameter / Argument:
    An input value passed to a command.
  • Player:
    A person using the bot, typically a Discord user with a registered character.

R​

  • Required Parameter:
    A mandatory command argument, usually shown with [argument].

S​

  • Saved Dice:
    Custom dice formulas saved in a character’s sheet or the server template.
  • Scene:
    A dedicated thread or channel for a game session, used for logging dice rolls.
  • Semi-Direct Notation:
    A message starting with a die formula followed by text (e.g., 1d20+5 Sneak attack); both are logged.
  • Sheet:
    Short for Character Sheet.
  • Skill:
    A specific ability or proficiency, often linked to a statistic and used in checks.
  • Slash Command:
    A Discord command prefixed with /, like /roll or /dbroll, offering structured input and auto-completion.
  • Statistic (Stat):
    A numerical value representing a character’s attribute (e.g., Strength, Intelligence).

T​

  • Thread:
    A Discord sub-channel for focused discussions or logging dice rolls.
  • Type Dice:
    See Dice Type.

U​

  • User Selector:
    A command argument beginning with @ to specify a user or role.

Miscellaneous​

  • Log Channel:
    The Discord channel where the bot saves logs, errors, and character changes.
  • Success Threshold:
    An expression or value a roll must meet or exceed to be considered a success.

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