There are five maps for story, and three locations for character development. Think of it like this; This is a board game and you are the pieces. Each phase/one post you get a whole list of options followed by a number. Your roll determines your next post.
This is not complicated stuff. You roll for an attack, defense etc. 

Reason why I want dice rolls is because I think it would add a 'chance' feel. You make a regular character, have some fun head into a map for some action and begin rolling some dice. Or as I would be doing is shoving it down their throats. 
For you...I'll think about it as far as a CYOA. Doubt it will be glorified though...

Can you ask anymore questions? I don't understand what your complications are.