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82.41.176.69 at 14:59, 7 May 2010

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	Cookie Cutter is a term that refers to a character build that's repeatedly created in exact form, like cookies stamped out in exactly the same shape. It's usually used derisively, as an insult towards players who simply imitate others, without putting any originality or variety into their character.		'''Cookie Cutter''' is a term that refers to a [[character build]] that's repeatedly created in exact form, like cookies stamped out in exactly the same shape. It's usually used derisively, as an insult towards players who simply imitate others, without putting any originality or variety into their character.


			==Powerful and Identical==
	Cookie cutter builds are almost always very powerful -- obviously -- that's why other players are duplicating the build. Because it works! Skill distribution is almost always the same, and while there will always be some differences in equipment, the ultimate equipment goals are generally identical.		Cookie cutter builds are almost always very powerful -- obviously -- that's why other players are duplicating the build. Because it works! Skill distribution is almost always the same, and while there will always be some differences in equipment, the ultimate equipment goals are generally identical.


	==Cookie Cutter Builds==		==Cookie Cutter Builds==
			There have been numerous cookie cutter builds throughout the history of {{iw\|Diablo_II Diablo II}}, and they're found in every {{iw\|RPG RPG}}. One of the first and most popular such builds in Diablo 2 was the [[Whirlwind]] [[Barbarian]], usually using a sword. The lance-using Barbarian became the most popular once that item was un-bugged and became findable.

	There have been numerous cookie cutter builds throughout the history of Diablo II, and they're found in every RPG. One of the first and most popular such builds in Diablo 2 was the Whirlwind Barbarian, usually using a sword. The lance-using Barbarian became the most popular once that item was un-bugged and became findable.		In v1.09 Diablo 2, the [[Burizon]], an [[Amazon]] using [[Guided Arrow]] with the the [[Buriza-Do Kanyon]] Unique Ballista was enormously popular.

	In v1.09 Diablo 2, the Burizon, an Amazon using [[Guided Arrow]] with the the [[Buriza-Do Kanyon]] Unique Ballista was enormously popular.

	In v1.10+ [[Hammerdin]]s, ~~Paladins~~ using Blessed Hammer, are perhaps the best known cookie cutter build.		In v1.10+ [[Hammerdin]]s, [[Paladin]]s using [[Blessed Hammer]], are perhaps the best known cookie cutter build.


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82.41.176.69 at 20:19, 12 May 2009

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	In v1.09 Diablo 2, the Burizon, an Amazon using [[Guided Arrow]] with the the [[Buriza-Do Kanyon]] Unique Ballista was enormously popular.		In v1.09 Diablo 2, the Burizon, an Amazon using [[Guided Arrow]] with the the [[Buriza-Do Kanyon]] Unique Ballista was enormously popular.

	In v1.10+ [[~~Hammerdins~~]], Paladins using Blessed Hammer, are perhaps the best known cookie cutter build.		In v1.10+ [[Hammerdin]]s, Paladins using Blessed Hammer, are perhaps the best known cookie cutter build.


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82.41.176.69 at 20:17, 12 May 2009

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	Cookie ~~cutters are very common, identical types of characters~~. ~~Character builds~~ that ~~have largely identical skills~~, ~~equipment, and stats~~. ~~These are almost invariably very powerful builds~~, ~~which is why so many~~ players ~~make them~~.		[[Image:Cookie-cutter1.jpg\|left\|thumb]]
			Cookie Cutter is a term that refers to a character build that's repeatedly created in exact form, like cookies stamped out in exactly the same shape. It's usually used derisively, as an insult towards players who simply imitate others, without putting any originality or variety into their character.

	~~The term~~ is usually ~~used derisively, denoting~~ a ~~player or build~~ that ~~lacks imagination or originality~~. ~~"Anyone can succeed~~ with ~~that stupid cookie cutter~~ [[~~Hammerdin~~]] build."		Cookie cutter builds are almost always very powerful -- obviously -- that's why other players are duplicating the build. Because it works! Skill distribution is almost always the same, and while there will always be some differences in equipment, the ultimate equipment goals are generally identical.

			==Cookie Cutter Builds==

			There have been numerous cookie cutter builds throughout the history of Diablo II, and they're found in every RPG. One of the first and most popular such builds in Diablo 2 was the Whirlwind Barbarian, usually using a sword. The lance-using Barbarian became the most popular once that item was un-bugged and became findable.

			In v1.09 Diablo 2, the Burizon, an Amazon using [[Guided Arrow]] with the the [[Buriza-Do Kanyon]] Unique Ballista was enormously popular.

			In v1.10+ [[Hammerdins]], Paladins using Blessed Hammer, are perhaps the best known cookie cutter build.

	* Massive master list of [[game terms]].

	[[category:game terms]]		[[category:game terms]]

82.41.176.69 at 18:12, 15 March 2009

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	Cookie cutters are very common, identical types of characters. Character builds that have largely identical skills, equipment, and stats. These are almost invariably very powerful builds, which is why so many players make them.		Cookie cutters are very common, identical types of characters. Character builds that have largely identical skills, equipment, and stats. These are almost invariably very powerful builds, which is why so many players make them.

	Massive master list of [[game terms]].		The term is usually used derisively, denoting a player or build that lacks imagination or originality. "Anyone can succeed with that stupid cookie cutter [[Hammerdin]] build."

			* Massive master list of [[game terms]].

	[[category:game terms]]		[[category:game terms]]

82.41.176.69 at 18:10, 15 March 2009

2009-03-15T18:10:41Z

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Cookie cutters are very common, identical types of characters. Character builds that have largely identical skills, equipment, and stats. These are almost invariably very powerful builds, which is why so many players make them.

Massive master list of [[game terms]].

[[category:game terms]]