Iron Chef Optimization Challenge XI

[IdleMuse]

I'm tempted to go for a massive, massive cheese-fest, just to see how it does.

[OMG PONIES]

Hmm, I've got two ideas. One skirts dangerously close to familiar territory, but makes great use of the secret ingredient. Another is (I think) original, but may lose some points in Use of Secret Ingredient. Oy...decisions, decisions.

[Malbordeus]

count me in as a contestant, i'll pack this into my busy lifestyle somehow.

[The Vorpal Tribble]

The truly annoying thing about the PrC is the restrictions. You have to be a certain race. You have to use every feat granted you until 6th level. Then you actually use the PrC, and preferably all of its levels.

So first half of the build is dictated by prerequisites, second half by secret ingredient.

Still, I've figured out something to do with it, but...

Bah!

[Amphetryon]

The truly annoying thing about the PrC is the restrictions. You have to be a certain race. You have to use every feat granted you until 6th level. Then you actually use the PrC, and preferably all of its levels.

So first half of the build is dictated by prerequisites, second half by secret ingredient.

Still, I've figured out something to do with it, but...

Bah!

Exactly my feeling. Then, I keep looking at my idea(s) and comparing them against The Other Killer Gnome, wondering how original or powerful one can get against such a clear metric for the class.... [/whine]

[Keld Denar]

I'm kinda curious, given the applicability of Races of Stone as the source material, if we'll see any other PrCs from Races of Stone present? Not gonna say which one, but I can think of a couple of interesting things that can happen there.

*shifty eyes*

[The Vorpal Tribble]

*shifty eyes*

You might...

*meets your shifty eyes and raises you a feral grin*

[OMG PONIES]

You might...

*meets your shifty eyes and raises you a feral grin*

Quite possibly...

*sees your feral grin and ups the stakes to an unsettling laugh*

Actually, I'm still on the fence about one build idea that incoroporates another Races of Stone prestige class, but I'm afraid that it showcases that class more than Blade Bravo. If I have the time, I may still toss it together and submit TWO builds.

[Keld Denar]

*sees your feral grin and ups the stakes to an unsettling laugh*

*sees your unsettling laugh and raises you furious fist shake*

And...I got nothin.

EDIT: OMGPonies, if you let this challenge get in the way of your PbP game updates, I WILL dock your score. I WILL know. And it WILL NOT be pleasant! j/k

[OMG PONIES]

*sees your unsettling laugh and raises you furious fist shake*

And...I got nothin.

EDIT: OMGPonies, if you let this challenge get in the way of your PbP game updates, I WILL dock your score. I WILL know. And it WILL NOT be pleasant! j/k

Haha, I know, I know. I'm waiting for the others to post, though I may have to find a creative way to prod them. But there's plenty of time before the contest ends, so I may be able to keep up the pace of the game AND wind up with two builds.

...or three. I've got another one cooking that will probably come in dead last, but I just love the flavor of it.

[Akal Saris]

I'm kinda curious, given the applicability of Races of Stone as the source material, if we'll see any other PrCs from Races of Stone present? Not gonna say which one, but I can think of a couple of interesting things that can happen there.

*shifty eyes*

I expect to see at least 1 Stoneblessed. I don't expect many Shadowcraft Mages though :P

[Draz74]

I'm kinda curious, given the applicability of Races of Stone as the source material, if we'll see any other PrCs from Races of Stone present? Not gonna say which one, but I can think of a couple of interesting things that can happen there.

*shifty eyes*

Hush, you.

I have, unfortunately (), come up with an interesting idea of how to enter this contest. I need more feats than I've figured out how to squeeze in, however ... so we'll see if I figure out a resolution to that problem in time to send something in.

[Pechvarry]

I think after the builds get posted, I'd like to see some people's ideas of "unoriginal" builds for this class. I mean, there are a few somewhat obvious directions to go with this class, so I think people will try to avoid those paths. But I'd actually like to see some decent skeletons of those more solid, nothing-fancy builds.

[Greyfell]

I'd like in as a contestant if I might. Haven't ever done something like this before, but I've lurked on various boards for years and DM'd several games :)

[ShneekeyTheLost]

Alas, I do not own Races of Stone, thus cannot compete or judge this entry...

[true_shinken]

Hmm, you know what? There are already more than enough judges and it's been a while since I submited a build...

Could you switch from judge to contestant, Ozy?

[Ozymandias9]

Sure. I'll change it right now.

Also, I think I'm supposed to make a big frown face about speculation (even if I had the exact same expectation). So less speculation, more silly nerd trash talk.

[true_shinken]

Sure. I'll change it right now.

Thanks a lot. Let's see how it goes...

[The Vorpal Tribble]

Oh yeah. Ooh baby.

I love it when the creative zone finally settles over me. I'm liking this right here. Mmm HMM!

[BobVosh]

Oh yeah. Ooh baby.

I love it when the creative zone finally settles over me. I'm liking this right here. Mmm HMM!

*edges away* I'm scared of what we are going to see now.

[Malbordeus]

i wonder if I could do a chuck norris with my build :P

[ForgottenCode]

Alright, sign me up as a contestant. I have an idea that can work.

[OMG PONIES]

And there's the rub. I just realized a key component of my first build doesn't work without some changes that may knock off points in elegance. Grr...

[Greyfell]

UHm, I feel really silly asking this and all... but hey, first time.

how are we doing stats? XX point buy?

[Amphetryon]

UHm, I feel really silly asking this and all... but hey, first time.

how are we doing stats? XX point buy?

32 point buy is the standard here at GitP.

[Greyfell]

Amphetryon, thank you so much for the fast response. Now I know what to work with while I'm at work :)

we shall see how this plays out...

[Keld Denar]

And there's the rub.

I tend to use marinades over rubs. They tend to lead to juicier outcomes, with that deep down flavor that you just can't get with a rub.

[OMG PONIES]

I tend to use marinades over rubs. They tend to lead to juicier outcomes, with that deep down flavor that you just can't get with a rub.

Don't worry, the rub actually made me re-evaluate some things, leading to a build that is both more elegant and more powerful. It was on purpose; I know what I'm doing. Trust me, I'm a professional...

[true_shinken]

Don't worry, the rub actually made me re-evaluate some things, leading to a build that is both more elegant and more powerful. It was on purpose; I know what I'm doing. Trust me, I'm a professional...

Hey what are you bragging about? It's not like you are the standing champion or something!
...oh, wait, you are

[OMG PONIES]

Hey what are you bragging about? It's not like you are the standing champion or something!
...oh, wait, you are

Meh, the cats were away, so this mouse played. Now the big kids are back in town, so I'm not expecting first. I just want to toss up my silly ideas and see what everyone else came up with.