Signs point to Yes

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There is an interesting idea I read where a Magic Eight Ball (or Thinkgeek's discontinued Magic D20 of Destiny) is used as a role playing aid. The discussion was using "only a magic eight ball" which I dismiss outright, but it could be an interesting role aid.

The 20 answers inside a Magic 8 Ball are:
● It is certain
● It is decidedly so
● Without a doubt
● Yes definitely
● You may rely on it
● As I see it, yes
● Most likely
● Outlook good
● Yes
● Signs point to yes
● Reply hazy try again
● Ask again later
● Better not tell you now
● Cannot predict now
● Concentrate and ask again
● Don't count on it
● My reply is no
● My sources say no
● Outlook not so good
● Very doubtful

I could see using it for NPC reactions with the "doubtful" types of reactions shifting to positive with higher CHA scores.

Any other ideas?

[kjc]

Wait, I must consult my Orb of Destiny to determine if I may respond!

[Blood axe]

I saw an online "8 ball" with Darth Vader.

[JVWest]

I guess you could do that. And if the Cha is low then all ambiguous answers would lean negative.