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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 macro, 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.

L

  • Log Channel: The Discord channel where the bot saves logs, errors, and character changes.

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.
  • Macro: Custom dice formulas saved in a character’s sheet or the server template.

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

  • 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).
  • Success Threshold: An expression or value a roll must meet or exceed to be considered a success.

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.

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