Results 121 to 150 of 319
-
2010-09-08, 02:20 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Dec 2004
- Location
- The Mindfields
- Gender
-
2010-09-08, 02:39 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Jul 2009
Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge XI
I can't wait for IC XII. I just want this one to end. I didn't even feel like trying because of the ingredient.
-
2010-09-08, 02:52 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Jun 2009
- Gender
Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge XI
-
2010-09-08, 03:18 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Feb 2009
- Gender
Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge XI
Oh, are we discussing the next secret ingredient? I'd love to see a Geomancer contest. Anyone can just grab an early-entry trick and try to minimize the effects of a couple missing caster levels... but to stand out, we'd have to see people actually taking the class for a reason. It's definitely a unique ability (so there's actually something to work with in the end), and seeing how people handle awkward and heavy costs of entry is fun all around.
Failing that, I think that another low-casting (if not half-casting, at least less than 9/10 casting) class would be a good challenge. Part of the challenge is to actually make the secret ingredient necessary, and explaining why repeatedly breaking the good old Thou Shalt Not Lose Caster Levels commandment is actually a necessary part of the build makes for some fun times. Every crappy PrC has opportunity costs associated with it, but half-casting ones have both highly visible opportunity costs and usually a non-negligible cost of entry. If Milo hadn't been in the Mythic Exemplar challenge, I'd suggest Luckstealer, but that probably wouldn't be appropriate now. Maybe something weird from the Planar Handbook or Manual of the Planes.In the Beginning Was the Word, and the Word Was Suck: A Guide to Truenamers
My compiled Iron Chef stuff!
~ Gay all day, queer all year ~
-
2010-09-08, 03:43 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Jan 2010
Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge XI
Build Submitted, i fail for life on power :P
next prc should be a casting type after this, otherwise it gets a little samey. oooh, the Scared Fist would be fun ;) or one of the prc's from Sandstorm
-
2010-09-08, 03:50 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Nov 2007
- Location
- Wisconsin
- Gender
Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge XI
-
2010-09-08, 03:58 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Aug 2008
Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge XI
I thought about doing this challenge as well as the last one but my plan was so close to the other killer gnome that I gave up.
On the discussion about future classes, If you do want something from Core how about the Horizon Walker? I don't recall seeing any builds with this in it so it could be an interesting idea.
-
2010-09-08, 04:16 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Nov 2007
- Location
- Wisconsin
- Gender
Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge XI
-
2010-09-08, 04:27 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Aug 2006
- Location
- Utah
- Gender
Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge XI
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.
-
2010-09-08, 04:40 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Jan 2009
- Gender
Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge XI
*Takes off the chairman hat for a moment*
While I understand the argument, I've never agreed with it personally. Taking all the levels in a class is fairly ancillary to using the class well.
The viable pool of 5 level classes is fairly small though: most of them have very narrow focus and many don't have any particularly unique mechanical abilities. Uncanny Trickster and Maester would both be bad options, but I think that Cloaked Dancer (for example) might not be.
*Puts back on the shiny hat*
None of these comments should be taken to indicate a planned future SI choice on my part.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.
Spoiler
-
2010-09-08, 04:42 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Jan 2009
Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge XI
I thought about doing this challenge as well as the last one but my plan
Anyways, quite curious to see what's our Chef prepared this time. Not an easy PrC to make shine.
-
2010-09-08, 05:02 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Oct 2007
Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge XI
I'll probably have to withdraw from this one as well. RL caught up with me faster than I anticipated. I was hoping to do it last weekend, but then I ended up going to NYC to visit family
Plus, my planned build was a ToB entry, so I think BobVosh and some other judges would have been dissatisfied from the start. I'll map it out after the contestants have all revealed their builds. I still like the secret ingredient much more than the last few ingredients though. I really like both gnomes and fighter/rogue typesHandbooks: (Hosted on the new MixMax forums)
[3.5] The Poison Handbook
[3.5] (New) Master of Shrouds Handbook
[3.5 Base Class] Healer's Handbook
Trophies!Spoiler
Thanks to Strategos and Jumilk for the awesome Iron Chef trophies!
-
2010-09-08, 05:13 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Jun 2009
- Gender
Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge XI
Akal Saris is withdrawing? Good for my score, bad for my rabid fandom of Akal Saris.
-
2010-09-08, 05:17 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Oct 2007
Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge XI
Heh, thanks for the ego boost
Handbooks: (Hosted on the new MixMax forums)
[3.5] The Poison Handbook
[3.5] (New) Master of Shrouds Handbook
[3.5 Base Class] Healer's Handbook
Trophies!Spoiler
Thanks to Strategos and Jumilk for the awesome Iron Chef trophies!
-
2010-09-08, 08:37 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Dec 2004
- Location
- The Mindfields
- Gender
-
2010-09-08, 08:58 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Oct 2009
Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge XI
So uhm, newbie contestatnt and all... under 'skills' column do you want ALL the skill points/skills used? My build has quite a few of them.. might get messy :)
Barring skills and equipment (which is mostly planned out and needs just minor tweaking) I'm pretty much ready to post.
-
2010-09-08, 10:02 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Aug 2006
- Location
- Utah
- Gender
Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge XI
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.
-
2010-09-08, 10:31 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Dec 2004
- Location
- The Mindfields
- Gender
-
2010-09-08, 10:36 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Mar 2010
- Location
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Gender
Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge XI
Geomancer is cool, but early entry tricks irk me.
Well, we had that twice recently, with Green Star Adept and Master of Masks. We never had a class with it's own casting, though.
Like Ardent Dilettante?
Oh, well, there is that.
-
2010-09-08, 10:43 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Jul 2010
- Location
- The Edge of Madness
- Gender
Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge XI
My vote for the next SI is the Vigilante from Complete Adventurer.
SpoilerIf the line between genius and madness is so thin...
Then why do so few in this day and age toe said line?
Thanks to Bongos for the v-13 avvie!
I think the lesson that we can take away from this is that tentacles solve everything, and if you have a problem, then you just need more tentacles. - seadragonknight of the BG boards.
-
2010-09-08, 10:48 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Mar 2010
- Gender
Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge XI
Quotebox
-
2010-09-08, 10:59 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Mar 2010
- Location
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Gender
-
2010-09-08, 11:04 PM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Jul 2010
- Location
- The Edge of Madness
- Gender
Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge XI
SpoilerIf the line between genius and madness is so thin...
Then why do so few in this day and age toe said line?
Thanks to Bongos for the v-13 avvie!
I think the lesson that we can take away from this is that tentacles solve everything, and if you have a problem, then you just need more tentacles. - seadragonknight of the BG boards.
-
2010-09-09, 12:08 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Jul 2007
- Location
- Terra Australis
- Gender
Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge XI
Last edited by Thurbane; 2010-09-09 at 12:10 AM.
My winning competition entries: Kinvig Arrumskor | The Great Pumpkinhead | Wynfrith d'Acker
Torn-City - Massively multiplayer online browser based crime RPG
-
2010-09-09, 12:14 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Aug 2006
- Location
- Utah
- Gender
Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge XI
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.
-
2010-09-09, 01:52 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Jun 2010
Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge XI
There is more of a challenge in optimizing a PrC that is generally regarded as poor. However, coming up with an original concept for a popular PrC is just as difficult.
There are quite a few Core PrC's that have not been touched. Horizon Walker was mentioned. Assassin, Blackguard, Duelist, Dwarven Defender and Arcane Archer could make for a fun challenge. Some of them are often dipped, others rarely touched in many optimization guides and handbooks. (AA, DD and Duelist).
-
2010-09-09, 01:58 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Jan 2009
- Gender
Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge XI
“I like villains because there's something so attractive about a committed person -- they have a plan, an ideology, no matter how twisted. They're motivated.”
-Russell Crowe
Originally Posted by MoudoLast edited by Ozymandias9; 2010-09-09 at 02:06 PM.
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.
Spoiler
-
2010-09-09, 02:07 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Jan 2009
- Gender
Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge XI
And Gnomish girls make me sing and shout
That Blingdenstone's always on my my my my my my my my my mind
Originally Posted by SizokLast edited by Ozymandias9; 2010-09-09 at 02:25 AM.
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.
Spoiler
-
2010-09-09, 02:17 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Jan 2009
- Gender
Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge XI
"'It’s your turn to move Ross.' I overheard my father’s long forgotten words amidst the bustling traffic of Manila. Same usual reminder when we were playing chess before his death. Can he still sense my indecisiveness, my predicament on my life now?"
-Life in a Chessboard
Originally Posted by WrukLast edited by Ozymandias9; 2010-09-09 at 02:18 AM.
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.
Spoiler
-
2010-09-09, 02:23 AM (ISO 8601)
- Join Date
- Jan 2009
- Gender
Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge XI
"I want to be a cat inside your arms
I want to stay here until lonely nights ended
I want to be a cat, words are momentary
But I'll make it remain with a scar"
-Refrain, "Neko Ni Naritai" (with apologies to Spitz for poor translation)
Originally Posted by NekoyaLast edited by Ozymandias9; 2010-09-09 at 03:20 AM.
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.
Spoiler