Defining: Optimizer, Powergamer, Munchkin

[Dienekes]

Most of these are pretty good definitions for online discussion and so forth, but in my experience around the table the terms mean something like this.

Optimizer=never really used around the table. Would probably be someone who simply did something cool with what they had. They didn't shine every session but when he shines he shines brightly.

Powergamer= the guy who put time into being the most efficient member of the group. While not technically overpowered, yet, you do however get a little annoyed playing with him. No matter what the situation he seems to do just as good if not better than the other players.

Munchkin= That Guy. You've only really heard of That Guy from others, or maybe met one once. Everyone hated him. He figured out a way to blow up the planet at level 2 and then proceeded to do it and reorder the world in his image. He told the GM how things worked and pouted when it didn't work his way. At one time he decided to destroy the entire city in which they were getting their quests from because he didn't like one of the NPC's attitudes.

This should be noted, however, to be a sliding scale. One teams powergamer is another teams munchkin, and so forth. All depending on how optimized the rest of the party is.