When in a game that uses dice, you end up using dice syntax a lot; which is as follows XdY+(modifier) X = How many Dice Y= How many sides the dice have (modifier) = What you add. When in a game that uses dice, you end up using dice syntax alot; which is as follows XdY+(modifier) X = How many Dice Y= How many sides the dice have (modifier) = What you add. Is this a repeat? Much more clear now :)