Author Topic: Episode 34: How to Min/Max Pt. 1: Definitions and Goals (Read 9941 times)

Meg · « **on:** January 09, 2009, 11:56:48 AM »

Our "Joys of Min/Maxing" Episode is by far our most popular (in terms of the episode with the most downloads and listens), so we've finally put together another Min/Maxing episode and it's a 2 parter on how to min/max.

Part 1 will be covering definitions and mostly about the Arbitrary Initial Decision- the first idea you have when you sit down to make a character and classifying where that idea comes from.

Meg · « **Reply #1 on:** February 16, 2009, 02:51:17 AM »

Download your own sheet here!

bhu · « **Reply #2 on:** February 16, 2009, 05:26:48 AM »

Is Josh okay?

Josh · « **Reply #3 on:** February 16, 2009, 06:15:12 AM »

I'm as good as anyone at this point. I had a drop in blood pressure that could have been caused by lots of things, most of which have now been ruled out.

TheChrisWaits · « **Reply #4 on:** February 16, 2009, 06:39:58 AM »

Even parasites?

Josh · « **Reply #5 on:** February 16, 2009, 06:46:24 AM »

Quote from: TheChrisWaits on February 16, 2009, 06:39:58 AM

Even parasites?

Real parasites yes. But not imaginary ones.

Dionysus · « **Reply #6 on:** February 16, 2009, 07:39:53 AM »

Looking forward to part 2.

Of course - something to be aware when making goals would be to be talking/conspiring with the other players in the game.

One of my pet peeves is when a player comes to the table with a character that has no connection or ability to work with others.

.. oh - yes you talk about this a little bit.

Teaches me to respond until the cast finishes....

Actually - was there a session about "game group creation". I can easily see how this can be min/max'ed. Actually, it would probably be even better as it lets each character have their own niche and shine in their own way.

Hmmm. How would you min/max (for ex) a party of 3 fighters?

Shaun · « **Reply #7 on:** February 16, 2009, 08:40:57 PM »

I'll have to let my wife know that you used her back as a chart.

Dan2 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 16, 2009, 08:41:10 PM »

I haven't listened yet, but I'm already excited.

Vynar · « **Reply #9 on:** February 17, 2009, 01:11:38 AM »

Good job, I look forward to part 2 as well. The ketchup thing reminds me of a story my dad told me that I wish I could have witnessed. A well dressed guy in an expensive convertible ran over the bloated corpse of a groundhog and his face, suit, and car interior were rocked by an explosion.

Trapcast_Jenn · « **Reply #10 on:** February 17, 2009, 01:37:15 AM »

meg - i don't like pork chops that much either. i'd rather have a steak

Kai · « **Reply #11 on:** February 17, 2009, 03:07:00 AM »

Enjoyed the episode. The crunchy bits were good and the fluffy bits were awesome.

Have you seen the size of a baby?!

Josh · « **Reply #12 on:** February 17, 2009, 04:28:04 AM »

Babies seem small, until you see where they come out of.

Chemus · « **Reply #13 on:** February 17, 2009, 05:04:16 AM »

Storks?

Dionysus · « **Reply #14 on:** February 17, 2009, 06:26:21 AM »

Quote from: Chemus on February 17, 2009, 05:04:16 AM

Storks?

boy are you in for a suprise <evil grin>

you see, when mummy and daddy love each other very much, what actually happens is.....

Zeke · « **Reply #15 on:** February 17, 2009, 09:58:40 AM »

Pork chops are delicious, end of story.

Prak, the Mad · « **Reply #16 on:** February 18, 2009, 07:48:55 PM »

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live studio audience

Yeah, we'll all just come over to meg's place and watch you guys talk into mikes. You've got room, right Meg?

bhu · « **Reply #17 on:** February 19, 2009, 07:13:06 AM »

Quote from: Prak, the Mad on February 18, 2009, 07:48:55 PM

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live studio audience
Yeah, we'll all just come over to meg's place and watch you guys talk into mikes. You've got room, right Meg?

I call dibs on playing with the kitty!

otherdoc · « **Reply #18 on:** February 20, 2009, 03:04:38 AM »

You know, if Zeke ever really DID get his own sitcom, I would have no choice but to watch every episode.

EVERY SINGLE EPISODE, DAMMIT!!!!!

(Sorry, I couldn't think of anything funny to write here, so I went with volume. Volume's good, right? Right?!)

Oh, yeah, nearly forgot: Maybe it's spelled Mrotsniarb, but it's pronounced "Stormbrain." Eh? Eh?!

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EDIT: You know, I just read the above text again and I can't help but wonder if I'd had way too much caffeine before I wrote it... Sorry about that...

My point was: Zeke = Comedy Gold

Hopefully that message gets across through all my odd rambling...

Talen Lee · « **Reply #19 on:** March 02, 2009, 07:04:19 AM »

My only note at this point - without a thorough relisten - is to note that the stripper's back joke was funny when I saw it in the show notes. However, because that happened, and because you laughed so hard at the joke later, then said 'we should totally do...' it diminished the joke. I dunno, it feels like an attempt to show the baby twice and claim it's twins.

And... stormbraining?

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Author Topic: Episode 34: How to Min/Max Pt. 1: Definitions and Goals (Read 9941 times)