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7 months ago ::
Oct 29, 2012 - 9:07AM
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Due to recent events, I am going to have limited internet capabilities for the next week. Because of this and the few entries, the deadline will be extended by 1 week. Entries for the Prestige Competition will be due November 6th by midnight, GMT.
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7 months ago ::
Oct 29, 2012 - 12:43PM
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That's probably a good thing, given I haven't done my entry yet... 
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7 months ago ::
Oct 30, 2012 - 12:30PM
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Date Joined:
Jul 22, 2010
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Due to recent events, I am going to have limited internet capabilities for the next week. Because of this and the few entries, the deadline will be extended by 1 week. Entries for the Prestige Competition will be due November 6th by midnight, GMT.
Thanks! I've been trying to get my entry finished, but I've been busy and figured it was nearly too late.
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7 months ago ::
Nov 14, 2012 - 1:27PM
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Date Joined:
Aug 24, 2010
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Alright everybody, judging is finished! Out winning entry did well on creativity and lost some points for a simple mistake due to houserules, it was his backstory that put him ahead. And, without further ado, the winner is..... Kerith!I understand timing was bad for this competition with many of our regular memebers busy and then hurricane Sandy. If you did not win, don't worry, there will be more contests in the future. In the mean time, Crogratulations Yitzi! Full Scoring
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Two-Tone (15/20)
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Creativity 8/10
The novelty of being a half dragon dragon really accounts for most of this. Aside from this factor, the build is well balanced, with a good list of immunities, strong AC, decent attacks, and wands for extra circumstances. Aside from novelty, though, there isn't too much that this build offers as far as unique tactics.
Accuracy 5/5
Aside from a slight typo in the template abilities spoiler where you list you breath weapon as a line fo lightning, this build is accurate.
Backround 2/5
With nothing but a physical description and basic personality profile, there is nothing to this character. Some history would be much appreciated.
Haka (14/20)
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Creativity 6/10
The giant, tripping spiked chain build is very prolific in D&D society. That said, the means of gaining size and trip modifier are impressive on this build, and using an advanced animal lycanthrope for large size is a good note. In combat, though, this build offers nothing unique. He is simply a giant melee build who has good AC and saves.
Accuracy 3/5
An unfinished skill section accounts for most of this.
Backround 5/5
An excellant demonstartion of both history and personality, this is the kind of excellant storytelling
that I believe we have come to expect from Eluria.
Kerith (15.5/20)
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Creativity 7/10
I have yet to see a lich in Gladius, and a quick search reveals there have been none in at least a long time. The focus on the lich's touch and the use of battle sorcerer is also an interesting aspect, especilly with the dex focus and weapon finnesse.
Accuracy 4/5
There is only one problem, but it is a pretty big one. You don't have to pay for you phylactery as per CoCo houserules. Since this only gives you money, it isn't as bad as an error which would put you over your funds, but it does mean you have 120,000 gp more than you used.
Backround
4.5/5
A long and interesting story with full character evolution, the extra thought in having sleep and switching it out was excellant.
Wikkel (14/20)
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Creativity 5/10
Unfortunatley, this build is very similiar to another semi-active build, Krixx. Also, being afflicted means that he will commonly be switching to dire rat form involuntarily.
Accuracy 5/5
Nothing missing here.
Backround 4/5
While a bit on the generic side, it is none-the-less well written and interesting. It gives him real personality as well.
Razaku (11.5/20)
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Creativity 6/10
He's a ghost. While there aren't any Ghosts active, an ability drain etherial character just won the competition last year. Aside from that, there isn't much versatility to him.
Accuracy 1/5
He doesn't have his Wilder powers listed. He also has an issue with his psicrown. A custom Psicrown is 15 credits, and then the ML is 2 CL above your ECL, which should be another 10 credits for a 25 credit item. Finally, while the listing for this rule is obscure, you can only choose 2 special Ghost attacks, and you have 3 (Draining Touch, Corrupting Gaze, and Telekinisis).
Backstory 4.5/5
Brilliant and concise, the backround is amusing and fun. Despite the fun of it, it still is able to convey his personality and history, making it a brilliant backround indeed.
Algernon (12.5/20)
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Creativity 7/10
The synergy of Phreric and Ghast is brilliant. With 2 strong Charisma based abilities combined with the Phreric abilities, this is a viable build and then using you Charisma for UMD and UPD further helps. The inability to fly or even move fast may get you as you are a melee based build, but at least you have a ranged wand.
Accuracy 2/5
First of all, You don't list you psi like abiulities from being Phreric, and those would be pretty major. You also fail to mention his +2 Turn Resistance that you may appreciate or the Power Resistance.
Secondly, your credits are again off. Vest of resistance is correct, but goggles of UMD would be 15 credits as they are not based off of any existing item. The same applies to the ring of concentration. This leaves you at 35 out of 20 credits.
Backround 3.5/5
While it really doesn't tell me his story, it made me laugh. The brilliance of its writing has to be commended.
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7 months ago ::
Nov 14, 2012 - 2:05PM
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Date Joined:
Apr 20, 2008
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Congratulations, Yitzi! I really enjoyed the idea for this contest, and I'm sorry I didn't submit an entry-- I put it off and by the time I thought of getting around to it I was too busy to write any thing. I particularly liked Two-Tone, the half-dragon dragon. Haka was fun to read about as well.
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7 months ago ::
Nov 14, 2012 - 2:49PM
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Yes, congrats indeed! The Lich idea is great - I've been put off those sorts of characters by their high ECL but I do like the use of Battle Sorcerer. As I think you can guess by the poor accuracy, my entries were a bit rushed.  I honestly didn't know about the Ghost ruling either, which is good to know (I realised about the Psicrown too late but figured I had the credits for it - forgot about the ECL). For future reference, though, are skill-boosting items really 15 credits? The Blackmarket post suggests "Boots of Balance +5" and "Hat of Diplomacy +5" as 5-credit examples. Still, there's always next time - and I'll be looking forward to seeing Wikkel in action!
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7 months ago ::
Nov 14, 2012 - 3:54PM
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- Core Coliseum
- Heroic Dungeon Master
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The downside of developing a wyrmling dragon, sadly, is that there isn't much background to provide. I knew I should have done more there.
Congratulations Yitzi!
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7 months ago ::
Nov 16, 2012 - 11:57AM
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Date Joined:
Jul 22, 2010
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Nice background on Kerith! Congratulations, Yitzi.
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