How sevens are unfairly taking advantage of outcomes, and what we can do about it.
You would think, in a “fair and just world”, all numbers would have an equal chance. An equal opportunity to make a difference; to change an outcome; to effect the end-game. But no; everyday dice are rolled and everyday sevens are continually getting more opportunities than the rest. This travesty has to stop.
The Lies They Tell
Sure, on occasion, other numbers are rolled, but on the grand distribution of outcomes, sevens outpace every other number by 2.8% - 13.9%.
Some say “this is just the natural way outcomes are”, that “each roll is a random event”. They say “no one knows which number will come up on the next roll”, but everyone knows. The distribution of outcomes, over a larger number of rolls, always favors sevens. Sound familiar? It should.
These are the same lies we're told by oppressive dictators, chauvinists, and bigots. The hubris in these lies is telling.
The Truth We Deserve
What they don't want us to know, is that sevens are innately dependant on numbers one through six, the 0% - 13.9%. Keep in mind; sixes are nearly as inequitable as sevens — don't let that distract you though, sevens are our focus here.
Sevens often collude with sixes in exploiting ones — I could give you another five examples of numbers aggregating — to bolster up sevens. It’s abhorrent what numbers must endure, just to be part of this fixed game. The abuse is rampant and systemic.
The Change We Can Make
I encourage all of you to take a stand, to make things right in the world. You can all make a difference.
- When an opponent rolls with two dice, vocally object and refuse to acknowledge the roll. Be firm until they roll with just one. Don’t let them ignore you.
- When a game manual calls for two dice, throw one out.
- When other players continue that cycle of abuse they call “turns”, remove yourself from play. You don't need to contribute to that oppressive system.
- Use house rules as a way to enforce these practices in your own home or for the games you own.
- Educate others; help them alter their attitude.
Sure, some games will take longer to play, or may even cease to function. But ask yourself this: “is this game really worth it?” It’s not worth sustaining a system of abuse, that’s been ignored for too long.
You may lose some friends in this effort. Family parties are likely to get very awkward. But stick with it; fight this good fight, and together we will succeed in bringing this injusdice to an end.