let the dice fall where they may

present singular third person lets the dice fall where they may · participle present letting the dice fall where they may

1. Synonym of let the chips fall where they may.

   So it is that I've determined to do what I must, and then let the dice fall where they may.

   1987, Thomas Kent Miller, Sherlock Holmes on the Roof of the World, Andrews UK, published 2017, →ISBN

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   The ability of the scientist to be objective and neutral is greatly diminished and the intent of the scientist to "let the dice fall where they may" becomes nearly impossible to achieve.

   1983, Brock K. Kilbourne, Maria T. Kilbourne, “Deviance in Science: The Depletion of a Vital National Resource”, in The Dark Side of Science, American Association for the Advancement of Science, page 138

   If the players are acting foolishly, such as charging into a dangerous situation without a plan or without taking any precautions, let the dice fall where they may. The surviving characters will quickly learn not to be so hasty or foolish in the future.

   1994, “Running Adventures”, in Mean Streets, West End Games, →ISBN, page 53

   Our recommendation for a beginning DM is to avoid fudging and to let your players know you're going to let the dice fall where they may. If you do decide to fudge the dice behind the screen, don't announce it to the players and don't make it obvious.

   2010, Bill Slavicsek, Richard Baker, “Keeping Your Players Happy”, in Dungeons and Dragons 4th Edition For Dummies, →ISBN, page 353

   Synonyms: let the chips fall where they may