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2012-08-19, 03:53 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVI
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2012-08-19, 05:28 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVI
Fair enough, you fine people have convinced me to go with my original idea, assuming I get the time to get an entry in.
Work and social commitments are kicking my butt at the moment.My winning competition entries: Kinvig Arrumskor | The Great Pumpkinhead | Wynfrith d'Acker
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2012-08-19, 07:01 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVI
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2012-08-19, 12:38 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVI
After last competition, I still find the need to vindicate myself (even though I fell short to a worthy competitor), but this isn't my plate.
However, just for a change of theme...I might be tempted to do judging this time, while I wait for the appropriate challenge. If work and circumstances permit, and given that lengthy and extensive explanations are still in order, I could cook up one extensive, pain-staking, funny and sincere judging as I usually do.
Now, don't take my word for it; I'll do it as much as work allows me to, but since the no-holiday period is effectively over, and the only trouble would be the logistics of when will I reach work (and hence my books), I think I can take the challenge.
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2012-08-19, 07:12 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVI
I might have an idea; I'll give this a shot.
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2012-08-19, 08:02 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVI
I am almost done with a build sadly it is way to obvious so i do not think i will be competing this round. As others have mentioned 2 things jumped at me, both were obvious choices but the power they could pack if worked correctly. Saddly I have never used both classes so though I know what they can do I can not optimize them. I will try to get my build in, but doubt it very much. I wish everyone good luck though and hope I am not disappointed and cursing myself if i don't put my build in to see that it did not show up.
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2012-08-19, 08:52 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVI
And done. I think I might have done something new with the class even. Once I had the idea I couldn't stop working on it.
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2012-08-19, 09:06 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVI
*Opens private message. . . reads build. . . well, now. . . . . . you, um. . . *
Best of luck, y'all.
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2012-08-19, 09:49 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVI
Called it.
I do hope the deadline doesn't outpace me--some better fluffing is in order, and a way for the entry to not scream who made it.
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2012-08-19, 09:50 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVI
Personal experience tells me its better to spend more time fine tuning one build, though that might be due to experience and talent limitations
I'd kinda hoped Acolyte would always be mentioned and never actually used, but oh well.
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2012-08-19, 10:35 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVI
I want to shank alignment restrictions in a dark prison cell. Maybe if I keep looking I'll find what I need, but I think I'll actually need to start a new build altogether. Le sigh.
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2012-08-20, 01:27 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVI
Not using fractional BA must be what going insane feels like.
I keep being shown up in every respect by one of the most painfully obvious builds that I can imagine when I look at the class... I'm almost tempted just to use it.
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2012-08-20, 06:11 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVI
To be honest, this is my first IC and it's turning out to be... easier than I thought in some ways. Harder in others.
I presume that the Power category though is judged on how strong it is for its role in the party? For example a Frenzied Berserker would probably get a higher score for power if it was competing against a Fighter for a BSF role?
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2012-08-20, 06:40 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVI
It depends on the judge. Some grade Power on a universal scale, so a Wizard will always receive a higher score than a Truenamer. Others (like myself) compare each entry to the same chassis without the Secret Ingredient, which is closer to what you were mentioning. Others still have their own systems.
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2012-08-20, 07:30 AM (ISO 8601)
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2012-08-20, 08:24 AM (ISO 8601)
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2012-08-20, 09:06 AM (ISO 8601)
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2012-08-20, 01:04 PM (ISO 8601)
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I really like the fluff I've got brewing, but mechanically I've only got a few tricks popping out. I'll try to cobble it together into a build, but I'm afraid I may not be using every part of this buffalo.
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2012-08-20, 04:25 PM (ISO 8601)
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2012-08-20, 04:26 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVI
I know what you mean. My original concept (which turned out to be unworkable) had about 4 different alignment restrictions, all mildly to completely contradictory. Skill points are also being a pain.
I feel the exact same way. I fear we may have the same build brewing.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.
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2012-08-21, 12:40 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVI
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2012-08-21, 03:36 AM (ISO 8601)
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2012-08-21, 07:23 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVI
Folks, please ease up a bit on hinting at which build is likely to be yours at the reveal. Thanks.
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2012-08-21, 07:42 AM (ISO 8601)
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2012-08-21, 05:49 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVI
I honestly don't care about anybody's build at this point, as I am judging!
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Power: This is going to be based on the specific prestige class’s level of power. How much can you do with the chassis provided, and how much does it amount to?
Originality: Is it innovative? You’re liable to lose points here if I found your concept extremely boring (though a ‘poor’ class choice can be rectified with a justified backstory).
Elegance: How does the build flow? General mechanics will also go here, as will penalties for dips and flaws.
Use of Secret Ingredient: Can I see why you took Acolyte of the Skin? Do you make the most of the prestige class’ abilities? Did you take all of the levels?
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2012-08-21, 08:44 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVI
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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2012-08-21, 08:58 PM (ISO 8601)
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2012-08-21, 09:02 PM (ISO 8601)
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Last edited by Kuulvheysoon; 2012-08-21 at 09:02 PM.
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2012-08-21, 09:11 PM (ISO 8601)
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2012-08-21, 09:33 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXVI
Most of the mechanics have crystallized out, and I actually haven't drifted as wildly from my original concept this time. Is that usually a good thing?