Iron Chef Optimisation Challenge in the Playground LXIV

[The Viscount]

I certainly didn't have one pre-made, so between that and finals I haven't yet had time for a full build. I'm pondering though, and I intend to have one in.

[Sian]

Don't think you're Pondering what i'm Pondering ...

[KrimsonNekros]

Don't think you're Pondering what i'm Pondering ...

I think so Sian, but if everybody uses Slime Lord, doesn't that mean no one is being original?

[MilesTiden]

So, my initial idea had some serious mechanical roadblocks, but I think I overcame them in an interesting way. I'm really excited to see how this build fares. I've gotten everything done but my 'explanation', and any adaptations I want to include. The build, background, and level explanation went surprisingly smoothly, so I should have it in either today or tomorrow.

[WhamBamSam]

Now that this SI is finally actually here, I keep dithering over minor decisions. Also I was briefly hung up on a tricky bit of RAW, and I keep wanting to do things with a number of ideas beyond the main two that I can actually submit. I do have my two level progression tables done apart from skill points though.

[KrimsonNekros]

Skills are always my biggest pain, especially picking and choosing what I'm going to keep advancing since Prestige Classes get so few skill points compared to a lot of base classes.

And a question for the Chair, what would our Caster Level for the Alter Self ability be?

[WhamBamSam]

Skills are always my biggest pain, especially picking and choosing what I'm going to keep advancing since Prestige Classes get so few skill points compared to a lot of base classes.

And a question for the Chair, what would our Caster Level for the Alter Self ability be?

(Su) abilities generally default to character level if I recall correctly, but as it's indefinite duration until changed, un-dispellable due to being (Su), and at least CL5 (the class level when you get it), I can't imagine it mattering much, unless [redacted].

[MilesTiden]

Aaand, got my submission in! (Also, SU abilities that exactly duplicate spells have been the bane of my existence so many times. *glares at Witchborn Binder*)

[Amphetryon]

Don't think you're Pondering what i'm Pondering ...

I fink so, Sian, but where are we going to find a sack race at this time of night? *poit*

[Deadasadoor]

Bleh. Between exams and computer issues I've barely had time to work on my build... I have my idea mostly fleshed out, I just need to stitch it together and make sure it works.

[KrimsonNekros]

and the critical process of building the stat block is finished. Now to write up the fluff. *faceplants*

[Heliomance]

(Su) abilities generally default to character level if I recall correctly, but as it's indefinite duration until changed, un-dispellable due to being (Su), and at least CL5 (the class level when you get it), I can't imagine it mattering much, unless [redacted].

This sounds plausible but I am crashing hard from a night out, so I don't have the energy to try and work it out now. I'll try and remember to do so tomorrow. If I don't say anything to the contrasry, assume this.

[KrimsonNekros]

And Entry away!

[Deadasadoor]

I was just about done except for fluff and then I had a flash of inspiration for my second build. Looks like I'll have two done. It seems that the judges will have their hands full this round

[Venger]

A week in to the most requested iron chef to date and no submissions? What's the world coming to?!

Everyone's taking finals and those of us who're out of school are making preparations for christmastime. Don't worry, we'll get our dishes in. I'm not letting this round pass me by.

[KrimsonNekros]

I'm actually cooking up a second entry, and I've already got the stub done

[Vaz]

(Su) abilities generally default to character level if I recall correctly, but as it's indefinite duration until changed, un-dispellable due to being (Su), and at least CL5 (the class level when you get it), I can't imagine it mattering much, unless [redacted].

I have a vague memory of it coming down to class levels if it wasn't mentioned. Still, due to the lack of time limit, it is irrelevant due to the level at which you get it.

Darned if I can remember where the quote was. Defaulting to HD was down to abilities not gained from class levels.

[Fax Celestis]

I'm staying out of this one because the only thing I can come up with is basically identical to my Osteomancer entry. I'll try to judge.

[MilesTiden]

I just realized that, due to an incorrect reading of certain abilities, there are many things about my submission that are outdated/need to be fixed. Are we allowed to resubmit, if we catch something like this? I foolishly decided to submit my build right after finishing it all in one go, which didn't really give me the time to look over it and catch some things I missed in my first go.

[Vaz]

I have done so in the past under both Amph and Kuulv. Unless Heliomance has a different belief, I can't see why not.

[Amphetryon]

I just realized that, due to an incorrect reading of certain abilities, there are many things about my submission that are outdated/need to be fixed. Are we allowed to resubmit, if we catch something like this? I foolishly decided to submit my build right after finishing it all in one go, which didn't really give me the time to look over it and catch some things I missed in my first go.

I can confirm, as a former Chair of ICitP, that you're not the 1st, the 2nd, or the 35th to come across this particular issue. You should be fine, barring a specific policy change by the current Chair.

[Heliomance]

Nope, many people have sent in revisions before. I generally just take the most recent one. Round before last, I was very nice and didn't post the most recent version of one build when they sent me a revision that was blatantly illegal under the contest rules.

Basically, I'm nice (well, except when choosing SIs). I'm not going to screw you over if you realise you made a mistake.

[Amphetryon]

*DING* Build is done. Hopefully it arrived in Heliomance's inbox in the same condition in which I sent it.

[Akal Saris]

I'm carrying a torch for Master Transmogrifist.

technically, that was the 1st or 2nd IC competition ever, back when it was held on the BG/MinMax boards :P I remember because I entered and there were like 3 entries, and all of the entries had some missing feat pre-req or other problem :P

Great class though in terms of cool ideas it can enable!

[Heliomance]

*DING* Build is done. Hopefully it arrived in Heliomance's inbox in the same condition in which I sent it.

*inspects entry* Uh, I think it's a bit damaged. I hope you didn't pay too much for shipping? It's not generally recommended to send food through the post.

[Vaz]

Bringing the thread back, because I just realised that I have until Sunday - and it's no longer Sunday midnight with Heliomance's time schedule.

And I've been asked to work tonight, tomorrow and sunday. I am NOT missing this round, so no sleep for me I guess.

[dysprosium]

Well Slime Lord was never an ingredient that I hoped for so I didn't have a bunch of builds ready to go.

Combine that with real life business and no real inspiration for the ingredient.

Mix all of that together and you get absolutely nothing.

I'm out for the round.

[Heliomance]

Are people still up for running a home cooking edition while the judging is going on?

[MilesTiden]

Oh, gosh, I didn't realize how little time I had left! I better get to work...

[WhamBamSam]

I was set back significantly by a BSoD, but I'll get at least one build in.