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2013-07-12, 05:17 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XLVII
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2013-07-12, 05:52 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XLVII
I love how people use this now.
Thanks a lot Gengy for the awesome... just a sec... avatar. :)
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2013-07-12, 06:06 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XLVII
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!
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2013-07-13, 12:23 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XLVII
I don't see how Skill Focus (Craft [basketweaving]) is a joke other than the fact that ranks will do you just fine. I can imagine a slew of uses for baskets and it would compliment prestidigitation just fine. Maybe i should start a thread sometime about the uses for basket weaving, but that's probably been done already.
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2013-07-13, 11:58 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XLVII
As a matter of fact, one use has already been documented.
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2013-07-13, 12:44 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XLVII
Avatar by Venetian Mask. It's of an NPC from a campaign I may yet run (possibly in PbP) who became a favorite of mine while planning.
I am a 10/14/11/15/12/14 LG Clr 2
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2013-07-14, 12:11 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XLVII
So, is anyone else finding it a bit difficult to find a non-boring way in to this class? I'm afraid I'm Vizzini'ing myself here.
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2013-07-14, 12:23 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XLVII
I can make a reasonably effective 20 level build using all 10 levels, but all ideas I can think of would be better off using those levels for a full divine casting class or another full BAB class.
I'm sure some of the entries will surprise me, as they always manage to.My winning competition entries: Kinvig Arrumskor | The Great Pumpkinhead | Wynfrith d'Acker
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2013-07-14, 12:35 AM (ISO 8601)
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2013-07-14, 01:08 AM (ISO 8601)
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2013-07-14, 07:36 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XLVII
*derp* I thought entries closed this weekend and have been waiting for the reveal.
My winning competition entries: Kinvig Arrumskor | The Great Pumpkinhead | Wynfrith d'Acker
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2013-07-14, 07:38 AM (ISO 8601)
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2013-07-14, 07:39 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XLVII
Yeah, I seem to have lost a week somewhere
My winning competition entries: Kinvig Arrumskor | The Great Pumpkinhead | Wynfrith d'Acker
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2013-07-14, 08:31 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XLVII
You"re not the only one, I finally got my stub done, then realised I was working every day until what I thought was the reveal. Still, all's good.
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2013-07-14, 08:50 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XLVII
I'm really glad that the reveal wasn't today, I managed to make my idea work, somehow, so I'll end competing now I have to cook against the clock.
Thanks a lot Gengy for the awesome... just a sec... avatar. :)
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2013-07-14, 10:51 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XLVII
Yeah also glad it isn't due time yet. I've been working hard on a campaign I'm running the last few days and all I have done on my build is the stat chart. Is that the stub everyone refers to? Anyway I still need to do a breakdown of some sort, add some nice fluff, and look at past builds to see how I can make mine look nice.
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2013-07-14, 11:27 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XLVII
I'm also glad it isn't due yet, because after staying up all last weekend I seem to have a temporary case of narcolepsy this weekend.
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2013-07-16, 05:04 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XLVII
*whew* I had way more trouble with this SI than I thought I would. But my first submission is in. If my other idea pans out, I'll try to get it sent in before the due date, but this may be my first IC competition where I only submit one build.
Kuulvheysoon, can you confirm you got the submission?Last edited by Deadline; 2013-07-16 at 05:04 PM.
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2013-07-18, 12:42 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XLVII
Got mine in. Maybe a little less power than i couldve squeezed in but I like the flavor of the over all build. This SI really didnt bring a whole bunch of wotkable mechanics to the table for sure
Cant wait to see what others did for theirsLast edited by Feilith; 2013-07-18 at 12:43 PM.
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2013-07-18, 01:01 PM (ISO 8601)
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2013-07-18, 01:31 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XLVII
thank god i found the time to check my build again (thought i was busy til saturday). Major failure in the skill departement ;) Did Send you a corrected version, Kuulvheysoon.
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2013-07-18, 02:03 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XLVII
Mine is almost ready to send in, I just need to finish the fluff and source everything. I'll probably have to do it later though, I'm not feeling all too well. Here are my hopes that my head clears up enough to finish this tonight, and I wish the best of luck to anyone else still working to finish and submit their builds.
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2013-07-18, 02:27 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XLVII
Mine is not. The table is ready, it took me a long time to fit all the skills. But everything else... is not done by a long shot. Hopefully I will be able to finish in time, I've been busy.
Thanks a lot Gengy for the awesome... just a sec... avatar. :)
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2013-07-18, 03:47 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XLVII
Yikes, well I suppose busy times happen. I'll be cheering you on and hoping you can get everything done. My head is still a little foggy right now though so I have quite a while before I am ready to get my work finished. But at least trying to type like this is sort of fun.
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2013-07-19, 07:54 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XLVII
I have been unable to access the forums the past 2 days on Chrome or Firefox.
1). Was it just me, or did the forums hiccup?
2). If the latter, is the deadline for submissions unchanged?
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2013-07-19, 08:03 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XLVII
I did get one or two "server is too busy" messages, but able to connect 95% of the time in the last few days.
My winning competition entries: Kinvig Arrumskor | The Great Pumpkinhead | Wynfrith d'Acker
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2013-07-19, 08:10 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XLVII
Last minute idea. Hopefully I can flesh it out and get it done before the deadline.
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2013-07-19, 08:17 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XLVII
I finally got my classes, feats, and skills in order. Unfortunately, while I've got a table pretty much drummed up and ready to go, I have no story nor time to format everything by the deadline. You know what that means, folks...
My Criteria
Each entry will start at a base score of 12 (3 in each category), with deductions or bonuses awarded based on the following questions:
SpoilerOriginality:
- Does the entry present a compelling backstory/concept?
- Does the entry enter the Secret Ingredient through a method unique from the sample character in the source as well as other entries in this round?
- Does the entry make use of any unique mechanical tricks/feat chains?
- Does the entry avoid known cheese and overused optimization suggestions?
Power:
- Does the entry surpass a hypothetical build that continues in the base class used for qualification?
- Does the entry function at the same power level throughout an entire adventuring day, rather than relying on "nova" powers?
- Does the entry thrive without an undue emphasis on items, templates, or other "add-ons" for its power?
- Does the entry contribute significantly in terms of offense, defense, and utility?
Elegance:
- Does the entry qualify for all classes taken outside the Secret Ingredient?
- Does the entry qualify for all feats taken?
- Does the entry avoid reliance on any questionable rules interpretations, cross-setting material, or material specifically disallowed from this competition?
- Does the entry avoid multi-class penalties and excessive dipping*?
UoSI:
- Does the entry qualify for the Secret Ingredient and make use of all entry requirements?
- Does the entry complete the Secret Ingredient or present a compelling reason why not doing so is actually a better use of the Secret Ingredient?
- Does the entry synergize all unique mechanical abilities of the Secret Ingredient with the rest of the build?
- Does the entry complement the concept of its chassis through use of the Secret Ingredient?
*Where "dipping" is defined as taking two or fewer levels in a base class or prestige class and "excessive" is defined as two or more instances of dipping.
Each of the questions above can be answered in one of three ways. A straight "yes" will earn a +0.5 bonus to the category in question. A straight "no" will suffer a -0.5 penalty to the category, and an ambivalent "yes and no" will wash out with no adjustment to the category. If there are any questions about the clarity of my criteria in general, please post them openly so I can address. If there are any disagreements with particular scores, please PM the chairman as part of the regular dispute process.
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2013-07-19, 11:04 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XLVII
I'll be trying a hand at judging this one. I hate Smite based classes, and the one stub I could come upnwith so lacking in power itnjust wasn't worth it in the end. I don't think I'd get the time, and this heatwave is just promoting lethargy like no tomorrow.
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2013-07-19, 02:47 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XLVII
Finally! I've had some good ideas the last few months, but only at the times I didn't have time to write up a submission, and now I've just sent one in . It's been so long I wasn't even sure who the Chair was!
DM: You exit the temple. Cleric, roll a knowledge(religion) check...
Cleric: *passes* "Ah yes, now I recognise it, it was a temple to the god of traps!"
Thief: *punches Cleric*
Iron Chef Contest Gallery:SpoilerIC XVII: Snow (Silver)
IC XX: Sir Karel (Bronze)
IC XXXII: 'Aundair' Yannedge-Owens (Gold)
IC XXXII: Sir Arminel Rayne (Bronze)
IC XXXIX: Hardy (Bronze)