Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXIV

[Blind Orc]

What about 3.0 materials? 3.0 materials, whether online or in printed form, are allowed unless they've been officially updated to a 3.5 edition.What about 3.0 materials? 3.0 materials, whether online or in printed form, are allowed unless they've been officially updated to a 3.5 edition.

So something that is updated isn't allowed but something that is not updated is fine? I thought it was a typo or something.

[ThiagoMartell]

So something that is updated isn't allowed but something that is not updated is fine? I thought it was a typo or something.

If something was updated, you are supposed to use the 3.5 equivalent.
If something was not updated, there is no 3.5 equivalent, so you can use it.

[BerronBrightaxe]

Sorry guys, but I'm withdrawing from the competition.

the idea which I had didn't really work and I don't have time for a new build in the coming days..

GL & HF y'all

[only1doug]

i'm almost done but i'll not be able to finish it until Thursday.

[Menteith]

And submitted!

Good luck to everyone else!

[Garwain]

I also submitted a build. I did something peculiar to stand out. I hope it works.

[Venger]

I also submitted a build. I did something peculiar to stand out. I hope it works.

best of luck! I hope it does too, I don't want anybody to lose points in originality due to bad luck

[dantiesilva]

Oh i know that originality will be a problem with all of one build of mine, but it will be made up for by the rest of the build, i will gladly take a .5 loss for a + 1 or more gain. Would be great if didn't have to but I for see many people using a total of only two races for this build so..yea. Can't say more though. Besides this.

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[OMG PONIES]

I also submitted a build. I did something peculiar to stand out. I hope it works.

As did I...though I hope our peculiarities are divergent enough to still reap points in originality.

[Menteith]

Now I really want to see the reveal! I think mine is reasonably interesting as well; hopefully, this will be a great Iron Chef!

[Dragrun]

Clarification , are generic classes allowed?

[Amphetryon]

Clarification , are generic classes allowed?

Yes. Any materials from Unearthed Arcana may well warrant an Elegance penalty, at the judges' discretion.

[Dragrun]

Aight thanks Though oh great amph

[Dragrun]

Thank Gygax for the d20srd im trying this challenge with open source content only and man it's a bitch

[Dragrun]

2 questions

1: in "fully fleshed out build" does that mean that we need to use WBL tobuy items/whatever

2: where is the WBL in the SRD?

[Thurbane]

1. Builds don't usually focus on gear - some people put a "suggested items" section after their levelling info. You don't really need to list every purchase or use of WBL.
2. WBL isn't open content, so it's not in the SRD. You can find it in the DMG p.135.

[Devmaar]

I've got a build done but I don't know if I'll get it formatted and written up before the deadline...

[Dragrun]

Ok then I won't worry because I was afraid I needed to give a item list as well

[dantiesilva]

I have put an item list once and it worked against me. So you give the idea of what kind of items you want let judges fill in what item it is, unless it is specific. After all their are way to many D&D books with way to many items and abilities that it would become a mess for everyone. For example in one of my builds for a hulking hurler I had a storm giant with an enlarge person wand. But I would make my own items for everything else really. Gloves that grant boosts to Dex and STR, same with boots. Cloak that grants WIS and Cha. So on so forth. When i started playing i used to read every book just to see the new items. Then I learned their are to many to remember. And until they make a new MIC it is pointless to even try, a monks belt for someone with high wisdom. Very few things need to be mentioned for equipment unless it is essential to your build. Hope I didn't spoil anything or step the boundary.

[only1doug]

PM'd my entry now.

[Dragrun]

****in IPad got to redo entry and it took me the better part of yesterday to do it FML

[zlefin]

for bab and saves, do we use fractional or regular? I can't find an answer in the faq.

[Amphetryon]

for bab and saves, do we use fractional or regular? I can't find an answer in the faq.

Fractional BAB/saves is an optional system. Use standard. You may note how fractional BAB/saves influences your build.

[Dumbledore lives]

Well, word crashed but recovered all my progress, so build complete.

[Garwain]

As did I...though I hope our peculiarities are divergent enough to still reap points in originality.

We're still trying to optimize, so sometimes a logical, effective and elegant solution leads to a spiral of reversed psychology:
1. everyone knows this
2. thus everyone will avoid it
3. thus I can take it!
4. but if everyone thinks like me, they all will take it
5. So I should avoid it
6. go back to point 2.

[Dragrun]

I think I got a build

Submitted

[OMG PONIES]

Huge problems accessing the site--trying to finalize and submit a build before the deadline, but sometimes my browsers tell me they can't find GitP. Problems with the new servers?

EDIT: Finally got it working decently--build submitted. I'm eager to se what everyone came up with! I've got a joke build in the works, but I don't think I'll have the time to format it before the deadline.

[Venger]

Huge problems accessing the site--trying to finalize and submit a build before the deadline, but sometimes my browsers tell me they can't find GitP. Problems with the new servers?

EDIT: Finally got it working decently--build submitted. I'm eager to se what everyone came up with! I've got a joke build in the works, but I don't think I'll have the time to format it before the deadline.

joke builds are often the most fun to do, and can even win stuff. pumpkinhead almost snagged HM back in shadowdancer. good luck with your dragon guy or gal.

[gbprime]

Rough couple of weeks, but thanks to the long deadline...

Build submitted. Good luck all.

[Piggy Knowles]

Power outage means I won't be able to finish things up and submit on time. Good luck, everyone!