Cursed Acid DOTS Dice: 10d10 vs 10d8 Braille Sets

The real choice: die shape, not braille system

Both Cursed Acid sets are DOTS Braille Acrylic dice designed by the DOTS RPG Project. They share the same braille numbering system, the same Touch Point Edge orientation marker, and the same tactile-first design. The meaningful difference is the die shape: one set gives you ten 10-sided dice (d10), the other ten 8-sided dice (d8). That changes which rolls the set covers, how the dice feel in hand, and how much you pay.

If you need percentile rolls or d10-based mechanics, the 10d10 set is the direct fit. If your game leans on d8s or you want a smaller, slightly cheaper braille set, the 10d8 is the practical pick. Neither set is a complete polyhedral kit on its own.

What changes between the 10d10 and 10d8 sets

• Die type and quantity: The 10d10 set contains ten 10-sided dice: five blunt-tipped and five pointed-tipped. The 10d8 set contains ten 8-sided dice. Both are described as slightly oversized 10-piece sets.
• Rolls each set supports: The d10 set covers d10 rolls and, with the two d10 types, percentile-style rolls. The d8 set covers d8 rolls. Neither set replaces a full set of d4, d6, d12, or d20 dice.
• Price: Catalog price is USD 12.77 for the 10d10 set and USD 13.37 for the 10d8 set, both against a USD 19.95 comparison price. The difference is small, so let your game's needs decide rather than the price gap.
• Braille layout and readability: Both sets use the same letters A–J for 1–10 and K–T for 11–20, the same Touch Point Edge orientation marker, and consistent faces with a single braille cell and no engraved numbers. Tactile readability is the priority on both.

10d10 set: what the catalog confirms

• 10d10 Set - DOTS Braille Acrylic - Cursed Acid: 10-piece set of 5d10 and 5d00 RPG dice, with 5 blunt and 5 pointed tipped dice. The two tip styles and the d00 dice make this set suitable for percentile rolls and d10-based mechanics, which the d8 set cannot cover.

  

• 10d10 Set - DOTS Braille Acrylic - Cursed Acid: Acrylic dice with green and black swirl effect unique to each set. The Cursed Acid look is part of the appeal, and each set varies slightly, so no two are identical.
• 10d10 Set - DOTS Braille Acrylic - Cursed Acid: All sets come in a protective metal case with “DOTS RPG Project Braille Dice” in braille on the lid. Storage and identification are built in, which matters for keeping the set together and finding it by touch.

10d8 set: what the catalog confirms

• 10d8 Set - DOTS Braille Acrylic - Cursed Acid: Slightly oversized 10-piece set of 8-sided RPG dice. This is the set to choose when your rolls call for d8s and you want the same braille system in a different die shape.

  

• 10d8 Set - DOTS Braille Acrylic - Cursed Acid: Raised border edges and Mythica-inspired corners on each face create stability when reading. The face design is meant to help the die sit steady while you read the braille, which is central to tactile use.
• 10d8 Set - DOTS Braille Acrylic - Cursed Acid: Sighted braille reference guide included. A sighted guide can help a mixed table learn the letter-to-number mapping together.

How to decide for your table

Start with the dice your game actually rolls. If you regularly need d10s or percentile results, the 10d10 set earns its place. If d8s come up more often, or you are building a braille dice collection one shape at a time, the 10d8 set is the better match.

Consider the physical feel as well. The d10 set includes both blunt and pointed tips, which changes how the dice sit and roll. The d8 is a more compact shape. Neither is confirmed in the supplied information as easier to read for every hand, so treat that as a personal fit question rather than a spec-sheet answer.

Finally, remember what both sets share: the DOTS braille system, the Touch Point Edge, and the nonprofit connection. A portion of proceeds goes to the DOTS RPG Project to fund continued production of braille RPG dice. That shared mission is the same whichever shape you choose.

What the listings do not settle

The supplied records do not include die dimensions, weight, or a confirmed material beyond acrylic. They also do not state whether the d8 set includes blunt and pointed variants like the d10 set does. If exact size or tip style matters to you, check the product page or ask before ordering rather than assuming the two sets mirror each other.

Care instructions are not supplied for either set. Avoid inventing a routine; follow any guidance that comes with the dice, and treat the metal case as the intended storage.