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In mid-07, three gamers got together and began recording a [[Podcast]], and created a website to contribute to the gaming society. The three (Meg, Josh, and Zeke) created [[BG]] and posted [http://brilliantgameologists.com/episode-1-gameology/ this podcast], asking a very simple question: What do you like about gaming? |
In mid-07, three gamers got together and began recording a [[Podcast]], and created a website to contribute to the gaming society. The three (Meg, Josh, and Zeke) created [[BG]] and posted [http://brilliantgameologists.com/episode-1-gameology/ this podcast], asking a very simple question: What do you like about gaming? |
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While initial traffic was low, this would change due to events at the Wizards of the Coast forums. The [[Broken Base]] created by the release of [[Dungeons |
While initial traffic was low, this would change due to events at the Wizards of the Coast forums. The [[Broken Base]] created by the release of [[Dungeons & Dragons]] 4th Edition, combined with repeated, nigh-incomprehensible overhauls of the entire board (including a temporary rebranding to "[[Magic: The Gathering|Gleemax]], a [[Myspace]] for gamers"), resulted in large chunks of the userbase becoming... [[Unpleasable Fanbase|upset]]. Eventually Meg was fired from the moderator position she held at the Character Optimisation section, and [[Internet Backlash|a large chunk of the regulars there]] [[Eternal September|followed her to her podcast's boards in protest]]. By the times things stabilized, BG had become a community in its own right. |
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To this day, BG is a pillar in the tabletop optimization community (specifically oriented around [[Dungeons |
To this day, BG is a pillar in the tabletop optimization community (specifically oriented around [[Dungeons & Dragons]] 3.5, but they will help posters with nearly any system or game if asked, or at least point you in the right direction), rivaling TheGamingDen and [[The Order of the Stick|GiantITP]] in sheer resources, and the podcasts (while infrequent) are very insightful for any gamer. |
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Currently in need of some [[Wiki Magic]]. |
Currently in need of some [[Wiki Magic]]. |
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=== Episodes/Threads of this site/forum provide examples of: === |
=== Episodes/Threads of this site/forum provide examples of: === |
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* [[Character Tiers]]: Home to [http://brilliantgameologists.com/boards/index.php?topic=5293 the most widely-used tier list] for [[Dungeons |
* [[Character Tiers]]: Home to [http://brilliantgameologists.com/boards/index.php?topic=5293 the most widely-used tier list] for [[Dungeons & Dragons]] 3.x, with classes rated on how much effort a [[Game Master]] needs to handle them (high tiers have [[Story-Breaker Power|Story Breaker Powers]], while low tiers are incapable of harming common enemies). |
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* [[Elite Tweak]]: The "Min/Max It" section is capable of squeezing power out of even the strangest and most obscure classes or abilities. Even a joke Flaw from a magazine which gives you a random chance of pulling out a chicken whenever you reach for an item. |
* [[Elite Tweak]]: The "Min/Max It" section is capable of squeezing power out of even the strangest and most obscure classes or abilities. Even a joke Flaw from a magazine which gives you a random chance of pulling out a chicken whenever you reach for an item. |
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* [[Eternal September]] |
* [[Eternal September]] |
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* [[Gushing About Shows You Like]]: Josh is well known for his opinions of ''[[Burning Wheel]]''. |
* [[Gushing About Shows You Like]]: Josh is well known for his opinions of ''[[Burning Wheel]]''. |
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* [[Lethal Joke Character]]: A number of builds fall into this category, using abilities like jumping high, drinking alcohol, or commanding hippos to deadly effect. |
* [[Lethal Joke Character]]: A number of builds fall into this category, using abilities like jumping high, drinking alcohol, or commanding hippos to deadly effect. |
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* [[Min-Maxing]]: By the boatload. As stated above, BG has one of the largest collections of optimisation content on the internet, being particularly known for its collection of Class Handbooks for [[Dungeons |
* [[Min-Maxing]]: By the boatload. As stated above, BG has one of the largest collections of optimisation content on the internet, being particularly known for its collection of Class Handbooks for [[Dungeons & Dragons]]. Several of the podcasts also cover basic optimization tactics. |
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* [[Noodle Incident]]: There's a reason the forums haven't been upgraded since 2009. |
* [[Noodle Incident]]: There's a reason the forums haven't been upgraded since 2009. |
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* [[One of Us]]: The Gameologists themselves (or at the very least, Meg) are familiar with [[TV Tropes]]. |
* [[One of Us]]: The Gameologists themselves (or at the very least, Meg) are familiar with [[TV Tropes]]. |
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* [[Podcast]]: Not that it needed to be mentioned again. Primarily discusses D&D, but the Gameologists have covered many topics over the nearly two score episodes they've posted. |
* [[Podcast]]: Not that it needed to be mentioned again. Primarily discusses D&D, but the Gameologists have covered many topics over the nearly two score episodes they've posted. |
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* [[Rules Lawyer]]: The [[Lawful Good]] variety is very common among the userbase. |
* [[Rules Lawyer]]: The [[Lawful Good]] variety is very common among the userbase. |
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* [[Strategy Guide]]: [http://brilliantgameologists.com/boards/index.php?board=22 A near-comprehensive assortment of "handbooks"] exists for each of [[Dungeons |
* [[Strategy Guide]]: [http://brilliantgameologists.com/boards/index.php?board=22 A near-comprehensive assortment of "handbooks"] exists for each of [[Dungeons & Dragons|3rd Edition's classes]], as well as certain iconic character types and abilities. In general, if you can't find it at BG or WotC, it likely doesn't exist. |
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* [[All the Tropes Will Ruin Your Vocabulary]]: Make sure you know the definitions of the terms "optimiser", "powergamer" and "munchkin"<ref>"Someone who works to match his character's abilities to his concept", "Someone who plays to win" and "Cheater" respectively</ref> before you use one. They are not the same as those used by this wiki. |
* [[All the Tropes Will Ruin Your Vocabulary]]: Make sure you know the definitions of the terms "optimiser", "powergamer" and "munchkin"<ref>"Someone who works to match his character's abilities to his concept", "Someone who plays to win" and "Cheater" respectively</ref> before you use one. They are not the same as those used by this wiki. |
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** "339" refers to the pre-Gleemax Character Optimisation forums, derived from the number in its URL. |
** "339" refers to the pre-Gleemax Character Optimisation forums, derived from the number in its URL. |
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