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2012-09-11, 06:11 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVII
I've got a new fantasy TTRPG about running your own fencing school in a 3 musketeers pastiche setting. Book coming soon.
Check out my NEW sci-fi TTRPG about first contact. Cool alien races, murderous AIs, and more. New expansion featuring rules for ships! New book here NOW!
Iron Chef Medals!
Amazing Princess Mononoke avatar by Dispozition
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2012-09-11, 06:13 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVII
Blank 3.5 Character Creator Iron Chef Style Tables (in Google Sheets)
Chairman Emeritus of Zinc Saucier.
Avatar by Derjuin, sing her praises to Elysium.
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2012-09-11, 06:26 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVII
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2012-09-11, 07:37 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVII
Huh... I was having a lot of trouble coming up with anything remotely original for this (I love this class, but all of the decent options just seemed painfully obvious to me), but I just had a pretty cool idea. Time to crack open some books and see if I can get this one to work out!
Optimization Showcase in the Playground
Former projects:
Shadowcaster Handbook
Archer Build Compendium
Iron Chef Awards!
Spoiler
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IC LXXVI: Talos
IC LXXV: Alphonse Louise Constant
IC XLIX: Babalon, Queen of Bones
IC XLV: Dead Mists
IC XL: Lycus Blackbeak
IC XXXIX: AM-1468
IC XXXV: Parsifal the Fool
IC XXX: Jal Filius
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2012-09-11, 08:29 PM (ISO 8601)
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2012-09-11, 08:37 PM (ISO 8601)
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2012-09-11, 08:52 PM (ISO 8601)
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2012-09-11, 09:06 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVII
I've got a new fantasy TTRPG about running your own fencing school in a 3 musketeers pastiche setting. Book coming soon.
Check out my NEW sci-fi TTRPG about first contact. Cool alien races, murderous AIs, and more. New expansion featuring rules for ships! New book here NOW!
Iron Chef Medals!
Amazing Princess Mononoke avatar by Dispozition
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2012-09-11, 09:08 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVII
Well, I just submitted my first Iron Chef build. I have a sinking feeling that I somehow butched the formatting/could have the fluff better/am going to lose based on something other than the build. Is this normal?
Also, I can't tell whether or not my [REDACTED][REDACTED][REDACTED][REDACTED], a [REDACTED] to the [REDACTED] is brilliant, dumb, or awesome. Time will tell, I guess...
EDIT: Being unable to discuss the build will not help anything, I take it...Last edited by Fable Wright; 2012-09-11 at 09:11 PM.
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2012-09-11, 09:20 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVII
I loved that one, especially because of the trick where you used the shadowdancer's HiPS ability to hide in your own mount's shadows. It inspired me to write up a mini-supermount build using the Shadow Cloak pally sub levels for a whisper gnome who beefed up his riding dog, hid in its shadow, and used Mounted Combat to negate any hits on it.
Optimization Showcase in the Playground
Former projects:
Shadowcaster Handbook
Archer Build Compendium
Iron Chef Awards!
Spoiler
GOLD
IC LXXVI: Talos
IC LXXV: Alphonse Louise Constant
IC XLIX: Babalon, Queen of Bones
IC XLV: Dead Mists
IC XL: Lycus Blackbeak
IC XXXIX: AM-1468
IC XXXV: Parsifal the Fool
IC XXX: Jal Filius
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2012-09-11, 09:24 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVII
There is the moral of all human tales;
'Tis but the same rehearsal of the past.
First freedom and then Glory - when that fails,
Wealth, vice, corruption - barbarism at last.
And History, with all her volumes vast,
Hath but one page...
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2012-09-12, 02:09 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVII
A simple tip:
If you're worried about your formatting, pm the build to yourself before pm'ing it to the chairman. That way you can check that the formatting is right before you submit the build.I am not seaweed. That's a B.
Praise I've received A quick outline on building a homebrew campaign
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2012-09-12, 04:08 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVII
Doug
Currently GMing :
Moonshae Mysteries IC / OOC / Central Map / west rooms map / east rooms map
Moonshae Tales IC / OOC / Map
Map of Area
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2012-09-12, 08:38 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVII
Due to IRL time constraints, I'm going to have to judge instead. I'll post up a criteria shortly.
Open the lid and snatch a homebrewed treat from Cookie's Jar
Ponytar by Dirtytabs
Originally Posted by DudeWhyAreAllTheNamesTaken(Imgur)
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2012-09-12, 10:33 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVII
well! high praise coming from the guy who always wins. thank you very much, I'm glad you enjoyed that trick, I was especially proud of it.
an easier way is to use the "preview post" function on either an unrelated thread or a PM to yourself. posts have a 50k character limit, while PMs have a 25k one, so if it says it's too long in a PM, try to just preview post in an unrelated thread (in case you accidentally click submit, you can delete it without tipping your hand)I've got a new fantasy TTRPG about running your own fencing school in a 3 musketeers pastiche setting. Book coming soon.
Check out my NEW sci-fi TTRPG about first contact. Cool alien races, murderous AIs, and more. New expansion featuring rules for ships! New book here NOW!
Iron Chef Medals!
Amazing Princess Mononoke avatar by Dispozition
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2012-09-12, 10:34 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVII
I currently have a wonderful 21 level build. Cutting it down to 20 levels makes it much less awesome. Frowntowns. This is what I get for reading through my collection and finding something I desperately want in the build, instead of just leaving my mostly done entry alone. Well, still have plenty of time to figure out a way to make this work.
Last edited by Menteith; 2012-09-12 at 10:35 PM.
There is the moral of all human tales;
'Tis but the same rehearsal of the past.
First freedom and then Glory - when that fails,
Wealth, vice, corruption - barbarism at last.
And History, with all her volumes vast,
Hath but one page...
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2012-09-13, 05:22 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVII
Judging criteria:
Spoiler
Originality: Does your build make use of any well known tricks? Is the fluff nice and unexpected? Is it daring and new? Have you entered the SI unexpectedly?
Power: How well does your build function? Could it go toe to toe with your standard 4 man party, and win? Or could the Wizard beat you in (Unbuffed) melee?
Elegance: How well does your build fit together? Are there any glaring issues? Is your build even legal? Have you dipped excessively?
Note on legality: There is a range of penalty, depending on how serious the illegality of your build is. For example: You satisfy every requirement except for 1 skill rank, not too much of a penalty, but if you lacked one of the feats, expect a huge one.
Note on dipping: I won't be penalising a Ranger (Or similar) dip, because Track is a nasty feat to spend a character feat on.
Use of Secret Ingredient:How many levels of the SI did you put in? If it is less than 10, you can't get more than 3, less than 5 no more than 1.
Other notes: I operate an "error carried forward" system. That means you only get penalised once, for example, if you lack the requisite 6 ranks in search, you get an elegance hit, but if you used the SI well, you could still gain the max of 5 points.Open the lid and snatch a homebrewed treat from Cookie's Jar
Ponytar by Dirtytabs
Originally Posted by DudeWhyAreAllTheNamesTaken(Imgur)
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2012-09-13, 10:43 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVII
Well my level build is done, just needs fluff and some example levels now.
Doug
Currently GMing :
Moonshae Mysteries IC / OOC / Central Map / west rooms map / east rooms map
Moonshae Tales IC / OOC / Map
Map of Area
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2012-09-13, 11:37 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVII
I've got a new fantasy TTRPG about running your own fencing school in a 3 musketeers pastiche setting. Book coming soon.
Check out my NEW sci-fi TTRPG about first contact. Cool alien races, murderous AIs, and more. New expansion featuring rules for ships! New book here NOW!
Iron Chef Medals!
Amazing Princess Mononoke avatar by Dispozition
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2012-09-13, 01:15 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVII
I realize this is slightly off topic- is one of the ToB prestige classes likely? Obviously not windicator or JPM, but maybe Deepstone Sentinel?
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2012-09-13, 01:25 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVII
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2012-09-13, 03:49 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVII
What Kazyan said. I think Deepstone Sentinel was ruled out (only) because it's only 5 levels long.
Same with Bloodclaw Master.
Eternal Blade and Bloodstorm Blade, on the other hand, are probably just too strong, like JPM and RKV.
Master of Nine probably too easy to use well and only 5 levels.You can call me Draz.
Trophies:
Spoiler
Also of note:
- Winning Entry of Gestalt Build Challenge IV
- 3rd Place in Iron Chef XI (Blade Bravo)
- Judge of Iron Chef XXIII (Divine Champion)
I have a number of ongoing projects that I manically jump between to spend my free time ... so don't be surprised when I post a lot about something for a few days, then burn out and abandon it.
... yes, I need to be tested for ADHD.
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2012-09-13, 04:00 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVII
It's been a bit, GitP. If you're reading this, you're either digging through old stuff, or I've posted for the first time in forever.
If you want to stay in touch, reach out to me on twitter (same username).
The best answer is always to ask your DM.
Unless you're the DM, in which case you should talk to your players.
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2012-09-13, 04:30 PM (ISO 8601)
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2012-09-13, 04:37 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVII
The important stuff is in levels 1-4, but the other abilities are still quite nice. It really does seem just a bit too good for IC.
It is, notably, the only PrC in ToB that doesn't increase your initiator level. It gets the standard 1/2 for non-adept classes as PrC's and classes from other books.I am not seaweed. That's a B.
Praise I've received A quick outline on building a homebrew campaign
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2012-09-14, 12:08 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVII
You know, having to build it 1-20 and filling that table is such a hassle. In the first contests you cold just present the build at 3 different points in the progression... why did this change?
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2012-09-14, 12:59 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVII
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2012-09-14, 03:11 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVII
Oh man, I've got an idea so stupid that I feel compelled to piece something together. I don't even care if I get last place, which is good because I probably will.
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2012-09-17, 01:29 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVII
Out of curiosity, whatever happened to the Contestants/Judges/The Builds sections in the OP? Is it just vestigial? The last time I see it used was in the Mindbender competition, which is a bit of a shame... it can be kinda annoying to jump through a thread to try to find the builds, and having links to them would make pairing up judges' comments on builds and the actual builds easier.
Also, Sgt. Cookie, don't you only need to take 5 ranks in Gather Info/Search/Survival? Or is my book wrong?
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2012-09-17, 02:55 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVII
Pre Reqs are
Skills:
Gather Info 5 ranks
Search 5 ranks
Survival 5 ranks
Feats:
Skill Focus: Gather Info
Track
BAB:
+5+6
Edit: My build has now been submitted, and I have that "I could of done it all very differently" feeling... like entering the class with the correct BAB...Last edited by only1doug; 2012-09-17 at 04:59 PM.
Doug
Currently GMing :
Moonshae Mysteries IC / OOC / Central Map / west rooms map / east rooms map
Moonshae Tales IC / OOC / Map
Map of Area