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2014-02-14, 12:23 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground LIV
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2014-02-14, 12:50 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground LIV
This is a really interesting one. Think I'll compete.
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2014-02-14, 01:08 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground LIV
Y'know I just realized that what with this being both a natural weapons class and a half-casting class, I can kiss my hopes of getting Rage Mage or Slime Lord any time soon goodbye.
Anyhow, with all the interest this ingredient seems to be stirring up, how cheesy my own idea is, and my Spring Break falling in the judging period, I think I will stick to my judging commitment after all. I'll post the stub and general idea after the reveal.
Iron Chef Medals
SpoilerSir Driscoll Conia - Silver - IC L
Nick Snarespan - Gold - IC LIII
Lucy "Legs" Silvertail - Bronze - IC LXVIII
Bolfarg of Knoss - Gold - IC LXXVII
Ivarr Deathborn - Bronze - IC LXXVII
Ahmtel - Silver - IC LXXVIII
Tocke of Nessus - Gold - IC LXXIX
The Blessed Third - Silver - IC LXXXI
Galahad Galapagos - Gold - IC LXXXIV
Sai-don, Knight of the Tide - Bronze - IC LXXXIV
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2014-02-14, 01:37 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground LIV
Is it still frowned upon to mix settings?
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2014-02-14, 02:07 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground LIV
It tends to get a hit scorewise ...
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2014-02-14, 02:17 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground LIV
Unless the things you're mixing are really specific to the setting, judges usually don't seem to care that much. So using a Faerun regional feat and dragonmark stuff then you're in for an elegance hit, but you can probably use a Faerun book and an Eberron book without running afoul of most judges.
Last edited by WhamBamSam; 2014-02-14 at 02:17 AM.
Iron Chef Medals
SpoilerSir Driscoll Conia - Silver - IC L
Nick Snarespan - Gold - IC LIII
Lucy "Legs" Silvertail - Bronze - IC LXVIII
Bolfarg of Knoss - Gold - IC LXXVII
Ivarr Deathborn - Bronze - IC LXXVII
Ahmtel - Silver - IC LXXVIII
Tocke of Nessus - Gold - IC LXXIX
The Blessed Third - Silver - IC LXXXI
Galahad Galapagos - Gold - IC LXXXIV
Sai-don, Knight of the Tide - Bronze - IC LXXXIV
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2014-02-14, 04:25 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground LIV
After all the talk in here, I've gotta ask a question about Bone Spurs.
(Hehehe...)
From what I'm seeing, it's an at-will ability that uses a free action to cause the spikey protrusions to appear. But I don't see anything indicating how long they actually last. Should I be assuming that they are permanent until "shut off" and that it is also a free action to end the effect?
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2014-02-14, 05:22 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground LIV
What's the official Iron Chef stance for what happens when you lose the prerequisites of a PrC? I can think of multiple ways to lose some of the prerequisites for the SI (including one way using just the SI and the entering class!), so I'd like to make sure before I try anything weird.
Are we going with the standard rules (a.k.a. "nothing happens"), or are we assuming that the CW/CA rules go for all classes?
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2014-02-14, 09:51 AM (ISO 8601)
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2014-02-14, 12:04 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground LIV
RAW I'm not sure you actually can shut them off, but that seems like a reasonable way to rule it, and how I'd have it work if I were DMing with an Osteomancer at the table.
Some judges might ping you a little on elegance for losing PrC qualification, regardless of where the PrC comes from. There's no official stance of IC, and it's down to the judge in question.
That was Sieze the Core, not the Bone Spurs.
with the exception of 2 books I believe that once you are in a PRC having qualified for it that you no longer need to qualify for it.
Iron Chef Medals
SpoilerSir Driscoll Conia - Silver - IC L
Nick Snarespan - Gold - IC LIII
Lucy "Legs" Silvertail - Bronze - IC LXVIII
Bolfarg of Knoss - Gold - IC LXXVII
Ivarr Deathborn - Bronze - IC LXXVII
Ahmtel - Silver - IC LXXVIII
Tocke of Nessus - Gold - IC LXXIX
The Blessed Third - Silver - IC LXXXI
Galahad Galapagos - Gold - IC LXXXIV
Sai-don, Knight of the Tide - Bronze - IC LXXXIV
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2014-02-14, 12:05 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground LIV
Well I don't know about everyone else but I got both my builds in. It seems being unemployed gives you lots of time for IC competitions.
I am what lurks under your bridge, I am the troll...
Not sure about what I said, go back highlight it with your mouse and wham it's magically blue for sarcasm, so like everything on the internet take it with a grain of salt.
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2014-02-14, 01:40 PM (ISO 8601)
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2014-02-14, 01:42 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground LIV
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2014-02-14, 02:52 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground LIV
only need to touch up my fluff for my first character, and i'm fairly certain what my second character is going to be
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2014-02-14, 03:28 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground LIV
I am what lurks under your bridge, I am the troll...
Not sure about what I said, go back highlight it with your mouse and wham it's magically blue for sarcasm, so like everything on the internet take it with a grain of salt.
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2014-02-14, 03:55 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground LIV
Got my idea, and for once, some pretty strong fluff. This will be fun to write up.
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2014-02-15, 03:27 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground LIV
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2014-02-15, 06:09 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground LIV
Alright. I think that I'd do fine if I actually used the specific combination I thought of, though, because the reason for disqualification is really dumb.
Not quite Dragon Disciple dumb, but dumb nonetheless.
...That said, I probably won't go for it anyway because it's generally non-optimal. I'll reveal the dysfunction after the builds are revealed, and maybe comment on it if anyone actually used the class I thought of. Just because it's not that obvious.
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2014-02-15, 06:27 AM (ISO 8601)
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2014-02-15, 08:04 AM (ISO 8601)
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2014-02-16, 11:56 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground LIV
Since this is my first Iron Chef challenge, I'd like to ask the amount of money our character is assumed to have in total for the build. I can't say I know an easy way to find this, save from asking.
I have my build idea ironed out, I just need to outfit it a little.As of June 2017:Spoiler: Before June 2017I Am A: True Neutral Human Bard (3rd Level)
Ability Scores:
Strength-13
Dexterity-11
Constitution-11
Intelligence-16
Wisdom-12
Charisma-11
I Am A: True Neutral Human Wizard (2nd Level)
Ability Scores:
Strength-12
Dexterity-11
Constitution-12
Intelligence-18
Wisdom-11
Charisma-12
What Kind of Dungeons and Dragons Character Would You Be?
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2014-02-17, 12:02 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground LIV
um as per a level 20 character build the total is 760,000
But it should be noted that several judges tend to deduct for reliance on items in a few cases even listing an item could result in a deduction...
generally speaking you can put a notation that XX items could be used to improve the character in some sort of optional gear listing.
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2014-02-17, 12:37 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground LIV
To expand on this, reliance on an item tends to be something like using a belt of X or headband of X to meet requirements the character could not meet otherwise. I think (and I stress the word 'think') that you should never assume your character has access to that particular item.
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2014-02-17, 12:43 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground LIV
None, it's a trap.
Even when you spell out that your character does something with a basic weapons at level 20, if you have any item listed they will deduct points. If you put a suggested WBL gear list I've never seen bonus points and I'vee seen judges get confused with suggested/required. I'd suggest not listing items whatsover as you gain nother from it.
Oh BTW don't trust the judges they can barely read, don't understand rules, and are controlled by the Illuminati.I am what lurks under your bridge, I am the troll...
Not sure about what I said, go back highlight it with your mouse and wham it's magically blue for sarcasm, so like everything on the internet take it with a grain of salt.
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2014-02-17, 12:48 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground LIV
I generally just add in a rough general guideline of what to shop for. You don't need to include items at all, and should try to avoid assuming too specific a gear list.
This thread, which is also linked in the FAQ might be helpful, and you can also read over some placing entries from past competitions to get a good general idea of how things are done.
Iron Chef Medals
SpoilerSir Driscoll Conia - Silver - IC L
Nick Snarespan - Gold - IC LIII
Lucy "Legs" Silvertail - Bronze - IC LXVIII
Bolfarg of Knoss - Gold - IC LXXVII
Ivarr Deathborn - Bronze - IC LXXVII
Ahmtel - Silver - IC LXXVIII
Tocke of Nessus - Gold - IC LXXIX
The Blessed Third - Silver - IC LXXXI
Galahad Galapagos - Gold - IC LXXXIV
Sai-don, Knight of the Tide - Bronze - IC LXXXIV
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2014-02-17, 07:51 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground LIV
Just speaking for myself...
I don't deduct for listing items. On the other hand, I almost never look at what items a chef listed.
^This. The first thing I do is check the build's unmodified stats. That's what I use to determine pre-reqs.
I think (and I stress the word 'think') that you should never assume your character has access to that particular item.
SHHH!!!! You aren't supposed to tell that!
Besides, you know very well we aren't controlled by the Illuminati. We're controlled by the Gray Ones.Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.
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2014-02-17, 08:04 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground LIV
This may be an overstatement of the situation. If you give me items that assist your schtick, I consider them as part of your build. If your entry boasts repeatedly about its +65 Spellcraft check but I notice a ring of +30 Spellcraft, I'd say you're putting a lot of stock in that one item and would deduct accordingly.
Here's the problem with getting bonus points for items--most of the gear we're showcasing here has been used before. Belts of Battle, stat boosters, and so on are standard fare and (at least for me) standard fare doesn't gain one extra credit. If you show me a new item or create an amazing use for an existing one, you may see some points from me. Granted, my current rubric would grant those bonus points under Originality whereas item reliance is deducted in Power, so one may not see the points where they'd usually expect them. As with everything, your mileage may vary.
Sounds about right.
Speak for yourself; I just do whatever Blue Ivy Carter tells me to.
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2014-02-17, 01:29 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Iron Chef Optimization Challenge in the Playground LIV
Like Ponies says, from a judges point of view, a build which boasts the ability to make Epic Spellcraft Checks, but has an item making up half the leg work, then that's a penalty; on the other hand, a build which is reliant on an item (say a class requires Craft Magic Arms and Armour, and you've got the Forge of Thautam as your choice of items, and no other access to the feat), then you can expect an Elegance penalty pretty safely.
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2014-02-17, 01:32 PM (ISO 8601)
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2014-02-17, 02:35 PM (ISO 8601)
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