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2010-07-23, 07:41 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge VIII
Dammit. I thought I had more time, but between leaving work 2 hours late, and delivering something a half-hour's drive off, I'm really cutting it close.
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2010-07-23, 08:21 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge VIII
Deadline's technically passed. Are you going to wait for Arbitrarity, Pinny? More importantly, when do I get to see my competition unveiled?
You can call me Draz.
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... yes, I need to be tested for ADHD.
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2010-07-23, 08:29 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge VIII
I got it in by 9 (ON THE DOT). It was close, and I'd have preferred to get more items in my statted out builds, since it artificially deflates visible power, but that's fine. I'm confident.
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2010-07-23, 08:40 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge VIII
And now for the Big Reveal! Good luck to all of our contestants.
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2010-07-23, 08:42 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge VIII
I'm sorry... Who?
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2010-07-23, 08:44 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge VIII
His skin may be tough, but his soul is on fire.
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2010-07-23, 08:47 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge VIII
Flame on? Or just not off?
Originally Posted by TummoQuotebox
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2010-07-23, 08:49 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge VIII
Let's just hope he doesn't suffer from treevenge.
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2010-07-23, 08:50 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge VIII
"Time for plan B." "Is that the one where we set something on fire?"
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2010-07-23, 08:51 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge VIII
Fire is like tape. If it isn't working, you just need more.
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2010-07-23, 08:52 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge VIII
When life gives you lemons, something something something fire.
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2010-07-23, 08:53 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge VIII
Did you see that?
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2010-07-23, 08:54 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge VIII
Fire for the Fire God!
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2010-07-23, 08:55 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge VIII
That's the last of 'em! On your mark, get set, judge!
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2010-07-23, 08:59 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge VIII
Interesting. I see a build that contains a few things I had considered including.
MiLaash could have been cheesed out with Unseelie Fey. I guess that was a bit too much, though, especially from a source as risky as Dragon Compendium.
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2010-07-23, 09:08 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge VIII
I'll judge them properly later, as I've got something to go do. HOWEVER, I do note someone used Cryokineticist, which was ruled illegal early on, as it's a variant, and this contest is about Pyrokineticist, not the variant rules that surround it.
All that I say applies only to myself. You author your own actions and choices. I cannot and will not be responsible for you, nor are you for me, regardless of situation or circumstance.
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2010-07-23, 09:10 PM (ISO 8601)
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2010-07-23, 09:10 PM (ISO 8601)
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2010-07-23, 09:11 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge VIII
Last edited by Private-Prinny; 2010-07-23 at 09:12 PM.
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2010-07-23, 09:14 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge VIII
Last edited by arguskos; 2010-07-23 at 09:14 PM.
All that I say applies only to myself. You author your own actions and choices. I cannot and will not be responsible for you, nor are you for me, regardless of situation or circumstance.
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2010-07-23, 09:18 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge VIII
Interestingly enough, the Cryokineticist actually has slightly stricter entry requirements. And taking both requires the Ordered Chaos feat (which the build uses) or similar.
Pyro:
Alignment: Any chaotic.
Skills:
Concentration 8 ranks, Craft (alchemy) 1 rank, Knowledge (psionics) 2 ranks.
Psionics:
Must have a power point reserve of at least 1 power point.
Special:
Must have set fire to a structure of any size just to watch it burn.
Cryo:
Alignment: Any lawful.
Skills:
Concentration 8 ranks, Craft (alchemy) 1 rank, Knowledge (psionics) 2 ranks.
Psionics:
Able to manifest the energy emanation power.Last edited by senrath; 2010-07-23 at 09:18 PM.
Originally Posted by SkyBoundFencer
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2010-07-23, 09:18 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge VIII
Last edited by The Vorpal Tribble; 2010-07-23 at 09:20 PM.
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2010-07-23, 09:20 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge VIII
I am not thick, and can read what it is you wrote.
However, the fact that an entry used the official PrC Cryokineticist in an optimization contest about Pyrokineticist that has a well-known energy variant rule and didn't mark it well is pretty damn confusing at first blush, wouldn't you say?
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2010-07-23, 09:23 PM (ISO 8601)
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2010-07-23, 09:26 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge VIII
All that I say applies only to myself. You author your own actions and choices. I cannot and will not be responsible for you, nor are you for me, regardless of situation or circumstance.
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2010-07-23, 10:55 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge VIII
I notice that none of them found any way to bypass immunity/resistance to fire. Saw a lot of Swordsage, which was rather a given, and Rogue for the Whip proficiency, which was also a given.
My idea, if I wasn't swallowed by RL this past week, would have been a Soulknife/Pyro, using the ACF to trade in Psychic Strike for Bonus Feats. Use the Whip to trip, then go to town, dual-wielding whip and mindblade. With his one power being Expansion, going to a Large size means he threatens 5' and 10' with his Mindblade, and threatens 15' with his whip, so he still has full coverage.
Bladewind + Greater Weapon Afire + other bonus damage = all opponents get hurt badly
Bolt of Fire is also a useful RTA against opponents he cannot close with. Comparable damage with a Warlock, anyways, as long as it doesn't go HFW.
Collision is a fun ability, and will probably be his standard enhancement, however if he knows his opponents are going to be well buffed, Suppression is the flavor of the day. On the rare occasions that he faces off against psionic opponents, he may use Mindcrusher.
The only thing I couldn't figure out was how to bypass fire immunity.SpoilerQuite possibly, the best rebuttal I have ever witnessed.
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2010-07-23, 11:13 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge VIII
Ooh-- the builds look nice. I'm going to try to get some time to look at them closer, even though I won't be able to judge them in a reasonable time-frame this round.
I didn't have time to compete in this one, but I did toy a bit with the concept of PsiWar5/Pyro5/Shadowsmith5 using the using the recommended adaptation of a fire theme for Shadowsmith and a smoke theme for the mysteries. I think it would have panned out as low tier 3.78% of DM's started their first campaign in a tavern. [...]Where did you start yours?
A street riot in a major city that was getting violent.
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2010-07-23, 11:55 PM (ISO 8601)
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2010-07-24, 12:50 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge VIII
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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2010-07-24, 02:28 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge VIII
My other builds were pretty varied.
Had a human ex druid/pyro/blighter/natures warrior. Flaming undead Dire Tiger silliness.
Thri-kreen Fighter/Ranger/Battle Trickster/Pyro. Multi attack and multiweapon fighting chains. Had something like 17 attacks on a full attack. 14 fire lash, 2 tentacles and a bite.
Derro wilder/Pyro
and finally, a Gityanki shadowmind/pyro concept. Could not find a way to fit in levels of mindspy though.
As an aside, I'm not sure that the Ordered Chaos feat works the way people thinks it does. I was going to use it for Kensai on one of my builds, but noticed that it only allows you to be considered chaotic for Abyssal Heritor feats. Was there some errata or something?Last edited by WinWin; 2010-07-24 at 02:50 AM.