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2012-07-05, 01:54 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXIV
I toyed with this exact same idea. But couldn't get much traction. I also was working on a changeling duskblade 4/ warshaper1/ dragon disciple 10/ warshaper 3 / Soul eater 2.
Ultimately, I had to stop both builds. I shattered my arm and it now takes me a long, long time to type with one hand (unless i try to rush, but the it ends up looking like this musoellfd crsp). I just dint have the will to push through typing a hole entry pivking at each key one finger at a time.
Good luck, eberybody. Be back when I am healed up. 5 more weeks to go (i hope).
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2012-07-05, 06:20 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXIV
Sorry to hear about your arm, Gotterdammerung. Heal quickly.
From an observer:
Zeb's arithmetic is off for Samantha: His listed points add up to 15, but he has his score for her listed as 14
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2012-07-05, 06:38 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXIV
ATTENTION, CONCERNED OBSERVERS AND COMPETITORS: Please refrain from sending multiple requests to my inbox regarding the same issue, and, if possible, combine your concerns into a single PM. Given the high number of entries, multiple PMs from a given Playgrounder regarding a specific build or issue will only fill my inbox and prevent other folks from getting a chance to speak up. Thanks.
From Samantha:
Now that Thiago has elaborated his meaning, I have to elevate my question to a dispute. Samantha does not "[qualify] with one class and apply the bonus spells to a different class." She qualifies via Southern Magician on Spirit Shaman casting (advanced via Swanmay), and it is this casting she uses Dragon Disciple to boost. Because of this, I humbly ask Thiago to re-review his Elegance score for Samantha.
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2012-07-05, 08:22 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXIV
From an observer:
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Zeb's arithmetic is off for Samantha: His listed points add up to 15, but he has his score for her listed as 14
Also caught up on reading the other judging, was my penalty for lack of Draconic too harsh or was I just the only one who noticed/cared?
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2012-07-05, 08:31 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXIV
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2012-07-05, 09:04 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXIV
Just an observation for you Zeb, on the subject of consistency; you deducted all the builds which did not take draconic by giving them a flat 1 for not qualifying for the SI. That's fine, it's your criteria, but Tael also did not qualify for the SI (via not having spontaneous spellcasting) yet did not receive a 1 in UoSI. Just a thought.
Last edited by Z3ro; 2012-07-05 at 09:05 AM.
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2012-07-05, 10:05 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXIV
Signature spell counts for spontaneous casting by my reading, and the incorrect spell selection for the feat was a deduction in elegance as I presumed the table was wrong and it was supposed to be shivering touch.
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2012-07-05, 11:02 AM (ISO 8601)
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2012-07-05, 12:27 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXIV
Signature Spell actually does not qualify you by RAW; it only lets you cast a single spell spontaneously, while Dragon Disciple requires you to be able to cast arcane spells spontaneously.
Therein lies the rub; it's the same reason that Precocious Apprentice doesn't qualify you for being able to cast 2nd level spells.
Unless, of course, you are a Wizard of the Sun and Moon (I think.)
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2012-07-05, 01:21 PM (ISO 8601)
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2012-07-05, 01:30 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXIV
Final(?) Tallies After Three Incredible Judges
{table=head]ENTRY|PLACE|TOTAL
Sam|GOLD|47
Dracotaur|SILVER|46
Samantha|BRONZE|45.5*
Phaen bol Andras|Fourth|44.1
Yul'uth-ca|Fifth|42.1
Jeanette Crawford|Sixth|40.5
Iajuku|Seventh|40.25
Balaur|Eighth|39.5
Leofriadinesal|Ninth|38.25
Tael Yerenor|Tenth|36.25
Zordon Blue|Eleventh|35.75
Orvalo|Twelfth|35.25
Draco Drago|Thirteenth|34.25
Asheel|Fourteenth|32.9
Avi|Fifteenth|32.5
Wodan Silverblood|Sixteenth|32.35
Katria|Seventeenth|31.85
Xiroth Stirving|Eighteenth|31.25
Assassin|Nineteenth|30.1
Tyrus Blackscale|Twentieth|27.4
Son of Edi|Twenty-First|25.25
Salomon|Twenty-Second|24.1
Bowser|Twenty-Third|14.5[/table]
*score updated after dispute--previous tables do not contain this update.
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2012-07-05, 10:27 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXIV
I believe we'll have at least one more judge. Koboldcleric mentioned they'd be judging, but it would take longer. This has been my favorite Iron Chef so far - huge number of participants & judges both, and great jobs from everyone!
There is the moral of all human tales;
'Tis but the same rehearsal of the past.
First freedom and then Glory - when that fails,
Wealth, vice, corruption - barbarism at last.
And History, with all her volumes vast,
Hath but one page...
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2012-07-06, 02:24 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXIV
Wow one challenge I would have been able to get an interesting build into lol. Tis ok, we were blessed with a mini Xaragos in the process :)
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2012-07-06, 01:28 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXIV
Added +0.5 elegance in my judging of Samantha.
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2012-07-06, 02:35 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXIV
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Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone you may still exist but you have ceased to live. - Samuel Clemens
Oh, and DFTBA.
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2012-07-08, 06:35 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXIV
Late word from Tael:
I only just realized that i have a typo in my build. I meant for my signature spell to be shivering touch, not chill touch, an understandable mistake. Would it be possible for you to let the judges know this? Thank you.
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2012-07-08, 09:07 PM (ISO 8601)
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2012-07-09, 04:04 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXIV
I was working on something along the line a Barb2/Sorc4/RageMage2/Abj.Ch2/DD10, with a PA/pounce build and (extended) wraithstrikes. Due to time I wasn't able to find a good build with it.
Also if you are a Dragonborn of Bahamut, would you still be able to become DD? Considering you are a humanoid, it would seem you are able to enter the prestige class. I wonder, because I didn't see anyone who became dragonborn.Last edited by BerronBrightaxe; 2012-07-09 at 04:05 AM. Reason: typo's
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2012-07-09, 05:19 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXIV
Not a problem. Dragonborn gain the dragonblooded subtype, while dragon disciple cares about the Dragon type - while related in some ways (the Dragon type automatically lets you qualify for requirements that include the Dragonblooded subtype) having the dragonblooded subtype is not sufficient to disqualify you from taking the prc.
On the other hand, you couldn't enter with a Dragonwrought Kobold.
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2012-07-09, 09:21 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXIV
After several RL problems (having been without internet for most of the week, and this one is going to be busy) I won't be able to judge every build as fairly as I would like... so count me out as a prospective judge
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2012-07-09, 10:30 AM (ISO 8601)
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2012-07-09, 11:50 AM (ISO 8601)
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2012-07-11, 03:27 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXIV
So... what is the final verdict? It's been two days since judging closed.
Everything OK where you are, Amph?
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2012-07-11, 03:37 AM (ISO 8601)
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2012-07-11, 09:19 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXIV
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2012-07-11, 10:32 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXIV
There is the moral of all human tales;
'Tis but the same rehearsal of the past.
First freedom and then Glory - when that fails,
Wealth, vice, corruption - barbarism at last.
And History, with all her volumes vast,
Hath but one page...
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2012-07-11, 07:49 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXIV
Woops, sorry; I must remember not to drop hints around the impending apocal-
Crap.
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2012-07-12, 02:16 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXIV
Wondering if many (any?) more judges are in the wind? I was genuinely (and most pleasantly) surprised that with this many builds, three stepped up to the plate already...
My winning competition entries: Kinvig Arrumskor | The Great Pumpkinhead | Wynfrith d'Acker
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2012-07-12, 05:35 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXIV
In the end I didn't submit anything either, RL got way too hectic. Looks like this was an awesome contest though. Well done to the judges for getting through all of those entries so quickly, that is amazing - I guess we didn't need to extend the deadline after all.
Looking forward to seeing the next Ingredient, and wondering if I can recycle some tricks I thought of during this round...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)
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2012-07-12, 06:22 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground XXXIV
A hint on the next SI perhaps?
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There's an armor variant rule in UA that will drastically increase character survivability without completely bubble-wrapping them in plot invulnerabilityThrophies won:Spoiler