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But you also have to acknowledge that while it can somewhat prevent min-maxing, it also can put HUGE power gaps in between players, which in games like D&D can be a death sentence.

Player Empowerment or Player Entitlement? « Geek Related 2010

That degree of scaling ends up requiring min-maxing so that you are competitive at a given level.

Some Thoughts On 2e and 3e’s Legacy « Geek Related 2009

Earlier and later editions of the game lacked these, and so min-maxing was more limited in scope, if not in depth. mxyzplk

How Much Does Character Optimization Count? « Geek Related 2009

Cass' ex, Joanna, joins the group and immediately brings about a change in gameplay, as she is more focused on developing her character then min-maxing her skills.

Archive 2009-03-01 Adam Whitehead 2009

Cass' ex, Joanna, joins the group and immediately brings about a change in gameplay, as she is more focused on developing her character then min-maxing her skills.

The Gamers & The Gamers: Dorkness Rising Adam Whitehead 2009

I agree that it is possible for any RPG to be played in an old school fashion, even 3rd edition D&D, but the focus of skill- and feat-based forms on all-encompassing rules and character builds begins insidiously leading to min-maxing and reliance on the character sheet as a toolbox rather than the players' and DM's minds.

Kids James Maliszewski 2008

I'm not sure how my Oblivion experience will end, but at least to now, I find myself so jazzed by the opening segment and its flow into the main-line quest that I can easily overlook the lessor irritations of min-maxing and cranking skills, levels, money - the grind stuff.

A Spoonful of Sugar 2006

This would be in contrast to our era when professional sports has turned play into work filled with specialists in teams min-maxing yields.

The Drop Kick 2006

I'm not sure how my Oblivion experience will end, but at least to now, I find myself so jazzed by the opening segment and its flow into the main-line quest that I can easily overlook the lessor irritations of min-maxing and cranking skills, levels, money - the grind stuff.

April 2006 2006

Completely socialized medicine can have quite horrendous outcomes (due to simple fact that resources are limited, and thus utilitarian min-maxing must take place), as can completely privatized (because some people are left out).

Nearly All 2006