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Forum: Priests 07/30/08, 4:46 PM

Replies: 1,008 A Preliminary Discussion of Shadow Priest Talents in WotLK Views: 217,030 Posted By telcontar On the topic of Dispersion, rumor during the... On the topic of Dispersion, rumor during the Alpha was that Dispersion was a physical effect, and thus couldn't be dispelled or mass dispelled. I'd love to hear a confirmation on this from someone in...

Forum: Druids 07/14/08, 6:53 PM

Replies: 1,925 Moonkin DPS Spreadsheet Views: 695,853 Posted By telcontar I have Microsoft Excel on my Mac and no issues... I have Microsoft Excel on my Mac and no issues whatsoever with this spreadsheet.

Forum: Player vs. Player 07/05/08, 10:34 AM

Replies: 1,451 [Druid] The Resto PVP Thread Views: 432,542 Posted By telcontar Against Ret/Rogue, I've been doing Moonkin Form +... Against Ret/Rogue, I've been doing Moonkin Form + Shadowmeld as soon as I pick up the team. My rogue then hops on the Ret paladin and nearly always the rogue opens on my rogue. This allows me to open...

Forum: Player vs. Player 06/26/08, 6:13 PM

Replies: 341 New Arena Gear Rating Requirements Views: 56,361 Posted By telcontar It's a pain in the ass to switch teams now... It's a pain in the ass to switch teams now compared to s3.

Forum: Player vs. Player 06/25/08, 1:58 PM

Replies: 1,221 2v2 Arena Thread Views: 293,275 Posted By telcontar Your druid should get a lifebloom and rejuv on... Your druid should get a lifebloom and rejuv on himself as soon as he pops, then heal you.

Forum: Player vs. Player 06/20/08, 4:25 PM

Replies: 341 New Arena Gear Rating Requirements Views: 56,361 Posted By telcontar A point that recently occurred to me, that I... A point that recently occurred to me, that I didn't see discussed in these threads before: A lot of people talked in this thread about lower-rated teams quitting in s4, due to nearly all the gear...

Forum: Player vs. Player 06/13/08, 3:10 PM

Replies: 1,221 2v2 Arena Thread Views: 293,275 Posted By telcontar Shadow Priest/Rogue is your best bet, from what... Shadow Priest/Rogue is your best bet, from what I've seen and heard. If you have a partner with t6 gear, that's a big plus, as you will be the focus most games.

Forum: Player vs. Player 06/10/08, 10:01 AM

Replies: 1,451 [Druid] The Resto PVP Thread Views: 432,542 Posted By telcontar I play Restokin/Rogue; we went up to 1813... I play Restokin/Rogue; we went up to 1813 yesterday, finished out at 1727. Several of our losses occurred to Priest/Warrior. Anyone have suggestions on this matchup? We tried to play it like a normal...

Forum: Player vs. Player 06/10/08, 9:49 AM

Replies: 1,221 2v2 Arena Thread Views: 293,275 Posted By telcontar First off, I strongly recommend you respec into... First off, I strongly recommend you respec into Blood Craze and Second Wind. Both are excellent heals once you get over 10k health, and you are at a significant disadvantage in a mirror without...

Forum: Druids 06/09/08, 9:49 AM

Replies: 1,690 Moonkin WotLK Talent Preview / Discussion Views: 339,643 Posted By telcontar To the first two bolded quotes: do you realize... To the first two bolded quotes: do you realize that the 2nd doesn't follow from the first? Just because we have talent trees that are disparate doesn't mean we have to try to use them. In fact, the...

Forum: Druids 06/08/08, 2:50 PM

Replies: 1,690 Moonkin WotLK Talent Preview / Discussion Views: 339,643 Posted By telcontar That's the essential problem with melee-for-mana.... That's the essential problem with melee-for-mana. Running in, meleeing, and running back out all takes a long time, while the dps you put out is inconsequential. If Blizzard wants to revamp...

Forum: Public Discussion 05/09/08, 9:22 AM

Replies: 8,188 Wrath of Lich King Stuff (was 'Blizzcon' thread) Views: 1,906,220 Posted By telcontar You're probably right; I was focusing on the part... You're probably right; I was focusing on the part "It will use the same mechanics as rage", and took that to mean that you will generate Runic Power from taking damage as well. It'll be interesting...

Forum: Public Discussion 05/09/08, 8:58 AM

Replies: 8,188 Wrath of Lich King Stuff (was 'Blizzcon' thread) Views: 1,906,220 Posted By telcontar Death Knights are shaping up to be a powerful PvP... Death Knights are shaping up to be a powerful PvP class, with a rage-equivalent "Runic Power" (meaning if you focus the DK, he increases in potency) and multiple CC effects: *Death Grip -- This is...

Forum: Player vs. Player 04/30/08, 8:37 AM

Replies: 30 Moonkin Arena set in 2.4 Views: 18,443 Posted By telcontar If you turn on "Auras" in Interface Options -->... If you turn on "Auras" in Interface Options --> Combat Text, "<Wrath of Elune>" will float by your toon every time you get the buff. I'm sure addons work as well, but this has been enough for me.

Forum: Player vs. Player 04/28/08, 9:42 AM

Replies: 341 New Arena Gear Rating Requirements Views: 56,361 Posted By telcontar The problem for a point seller is that his... The problem for a point seller is that his clients start out at 1500 PR and have no reason to just buy points from his 2k rated team. They will only get ~300 points, as if the TR was at 1500, since...

Forum: Druids 04/17/08, 6:55 PM

Replies: 1,925 Moonkin DPS Spreadsheet Views: 695,853 Posted By telcontar Ahh, that explains it. My apologies; I was indeed... Ahh, that explains it. My apologies; I was indeed assuming that the melee roll system applied to casters as well. Sometimes the mechanics behind this game make no sense.

Forum: Public Discussion 04/17/08, 4:55 PM

Replies: 142 Interview - Tom Chilton - 4/14/08 - Arena Issues Views: 16,335 Posted By telcontar Continuing to pay your subscription is indeed... Continuing to pay your subscription is indeed required to down raid bosses, unless you know something I don't. My point is that you can use heroic gear to beat t4 content, t4/badge gear to beat t5...

Forum: Public Discussion 04/17/08, 3:30 PM

Replies: 142 Interview - Tom Chilton - 4/14/08 - Arena Issues Views: 16,335 Posted By telcontar The thing is, PvP gear is not required for any... The thing is, PvP gear is not required for any PvE content. S3 may be superior to quest blues/t4/t5, but you can still progress perfectly fine through PvE with just PvE gear (badges, anyone?). P.S....

Forum: Druids 04/17/08, 2:49 PM

Replies: 1,925 Moonkin DPS Spreadsheet Views: 695,853 Posted By telcontar I'd be very interested to hear the rationale for... I'd be very interested to hear the rationale for this, since it doesn't seem intuitive to me. I would have thought that since "If you can't hit you can't crit" is known to be false, the values of...

Forum: Public Discussion 04/16/08, 10:23 AM

Replies: 16 Instances and their philosophy Views: 3,637 Posted By telcontar I'm having a hard time picking out exactly what... I'm having a hard time picking out exactly what point you're trying to make. Is it that the concept of instanced content sucks? Is it that the instanced content we have at the moment sucks? Or, is it...

Forum: Player vs. Player 04/09/08, 9:50 AM

Replies: 145 [Shaman] Elemental PVP Thread Views: 126,111 Posted By telcontar On the other hand, haste would reduce the GCD on... On the other hand, haste would reduce the GCD on Purge. Given that many shaman are chain-casting purge at the start of the fight, haste might be a legit stat to stack. I remember watching Xantims'...

Forum: Player vs. Player 04/08/08, 9:23 AM

Replies: 30 Moonkin Arena set in 2.4 Views: 18,443 Posted By telcontar I tried a few games as Moonkin/Rogue and... I tried a few games as Moonkin/Rogue and Moonkin/Rogue/Lock. In 3s, they always focused the lock; in 2s, I was almost always the focus. (1600-1700 rating) Wearing PvE gear worked well in 3s, but it...

Forum: Public Discussion 03/23/08, 7:45 PM

Replies: 4,393 2.4 PTR and Patch Notes Views: 1,576,702 Posted By telcontar 3. Is actually the Veteran's (s2) gear, and it's... 3. Is actually the Veteran's (s2) gear, and it's 25 Badges to a bracer and 40 to a belt/boots. In addition, the same vendor sells the s3 (Vindicator's) offset in exchange for the new t6 tokens.

Forum: Druids 03/20/08, 12:21 PM

Replies: 1,925 Moonkin DPS Spreadsheet Views: 695,853 Posted By telcontar If I remember correctly, procs and on-use effects... If I remember correctly, procs and on-use effects are not modeled in the spreadsheet; so the dps increase you are seeing is simply 37 damage --> 63 damage. You'll have to evaluate the haste proc vs...

Forum: Player vs. Player 03/10/08, 11:23 AM

Replies: 1,221 2v2 Arena Thread Views: 293,275 Posted By telcontar Your healer should either be ducking out of line... Your healer should either be ducking out of line of sight or shifting into bear form on the mana burns. They should not be an issue. I play Resto Druid/Warrior, and against Priest/Lock I'm spending...

Forum: Player vs. Player 03/05/08, 12:41 PM

Replies: 138 Are premades ruining BG's? Views: 17,212 Posted By telcontar And what about the times that you don't? The... And what about the times that you don't? The instance just ends; Blizzard has just wasted server space on an instance that didn't deliver to their customers; and the players are annoyed. I've won 14...

Forum: Player vs. Player 02/21/08, 11:38 AM

Replies: 26 2.4s possibilities to mix raid/arena gear? Views: 9,530 Posted By telcontar Stamina removed from new T6 pieces on the PTR:... Stamina removed from new T6 pieces on the PTR: New PTR Build - Tier 6 and class changes (http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?topic=4531.0) Even the Feral Druid set got hit.

Forum: Player vs. Player 02/15/08, 4:07 PM

Replies: 1,451 [Druid] The Resto PVP Thread Views: 432,542 Posted By telcontar Bad druids tend to use Regrowth a lot; I am still... Bad druids tend to use Regrowth a lot; I am still working to break the habit of the "need heals now!" mentality.

Forum: Player vs. Player 02/15/08, 12:16 AM

Replies: 1,451 [Druid] The Resto PVP Thread Views: 432,542 Posted By telcontar It would have to be balanced around the 0.5... It would have to be balanced around the 0.5 second talent reduction. Would a 2.6 second HT be worthwhile to cast? I'm not going to rule it out in all situations.

Forum: Player vs. Player 02/14/08, 10:52 PM

Replies: 1,451 [Druid] The Resto PVP Thread Views: 432,542 Posted By telcontar It should be in line with Warlocks' 4-piece... It should be in line with Warlocks' 4-piece bonus, at the very least. They get 0.2 seconds off a 1.5 second cast; we should get 0.4 seconds off our 3.0 second cast.

Forum: Player vs. Player 02/07/08, 2:05 PM

Replies: 344 Blizzard has "big plans" to increase interest in Arena Views: 61,326 Posted By telcontar The idea is that you would still be able to log... The idea is that you would still be able to log in Wednesday morning and buy that next piece of gear. However, this gearing up would not come at the expense of unfair matchups in arenas. Instead, you...

Forum: Player vs. Player 02/06/08, 2:06 PM

Replies: 39 HK Diminishing Returns Removed in 2.4. Views: 9,680 Posted By telcontar If the campees don't rez, they can't get any... If the campees don't rez, they can't get any honor. If they *do* rez, they at least have a small chance of getting one of the campers down and getting some honor. There's no penalty for repeatedly...

Forum: Player vs. Player 02/05/08, 1:53 PM

Replies: 344 Blizzard has "big plans" to increase interest in Arena Views: 61,326 Posted By telcontar In Vindication, I have not had many problems with... In Vindication, I have not had many problems with point-selling teams (Rogue/Resto Druid 1550-1650). One out of every twelve or fifteen games, we face a team clearly reforming and get pounded. What...

Forum: Player vs. Player 01/28/08, 10:42 AM

Replies: 344 Blizzard has "big plans" to increase interest in Arena Views: 61,326 Posted By telcontar Slight sidetrack, but yes, if you get the debuff,... Slight sidetrack, but yes, if you get the debuff, you cannot clear it with NPC combat. I was clearing a cave when I got debuffed yesterday, and had to run outside and hit an enemy player to clear it.

Forum: Player vs. Player 01/16/08, 10:45 AM

Replies: 224 Making BG's fun Views: 32,434 Posted By telcontar Both my 70s are Alliance, so I'm used to seeing... Both my 70s are Alliance, so I'm used to seeing the battlegrounds from that perspective. Leveling up a Blood Elf mage to 29 and hopping into AB was mind-blowing for me. After playing a few games,...

Forum: Druids 01/07/08, 10:02 PM

Replies: 1,925 Moonkin DPS Spreadsheet Views: 695,853 Posted By telcontar Quick question that I didn't see in a search of... Quick question that I didn't see in a search of this thread. Vengeance is 100% more bonus to crit when 5/5. If crits are 150% of a normal cast, then shouldn't 5/5 Vengeance give me crits equal to...

Forum: Player vs. Player 12/17/07, 12:23 PM

Replies: 1,843 Warrior PvP Thread Views: 450,770 Posted By telcontar Doesn't 45/5/11 look like this: Talent Calculator... Doesn't 45/5/11 look like this: Talent Calculator - World of Warcraft (http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=LV0xdAbqMhdioVZf0t) ? 2-handed weapon spec and Imp MS are both maxed out.

Forum: Player vs. Player 12/14/07, 7:20 PM

Replies: 1,843 Warrior PvP Thread Views: 450,770 Posted By telcontar The main advantage, in my mind, to picking up... The main advantage, in my mind, to picking up Improved MS is that you can have your MS dodged or parried and you will be able to use it in 5 seconds before the debuff wears off. IE: 0 seconds --...

Forum: Player vs. Player 12/14/07, 1:56 AM

Replies: 2,859 [Rogue] PVP Stat Standards/advice Views: 1,177,231 Posted By telcontar Druids' Insect Swarm - 2% decreased chance to hit... Druids' Insect Swarm - 2% decreased chance to hit when it's on you.

Forum: Player vs. Player 12/13/07, 7:28 PM

Replies: 1,843 Warrior PvP Thread Views: 450,770 Posted By telcontar Druids' Insect Swarm gives a -2% to hit debuff.... Druids' Insect Swarm gives a -2% to hit debuff. Most Resto Druids to not have this talent; however, more and more are picking it up with the free spell damage on healing gear.

Forum: Player vs. Player 12/11/07, 7:10 PM

Replies: 1,451 [Druid] The Resto PVP Thread Views: 432,542 Posted By telcontar Thanks for all the replies! Using roots... Thanks for all the replies! Using roots offensively to aid my warrior is definitely helping in a lot of matchups. As far as grounding totem goes, I tend not to have trouble with it against an average...

Forum: Player vs. Player 12/11/07, 7:04 PM

Replies: 716 3v3 Arena Views: 151,296 Posted By telcontar I'm setting up a 3v3 team within my guild; some... I'm setting up a 3v3 team within my guild; some of us are more serious and some are in it more for the points, but we are all competitive and dislike losing. Thus, I want to create the best groups...

Forum: Player vs. Player 12/10/07, 4:38 PM

Replies: 1,451 [Druid] The Resto PVP Thread Views: 432,542 Posted By telcontar Not only is it useful against MotW, but all Night... Not only is it useful against MotW, but all Night Elves and Tauren have an innate +10 Nature resistance, as well as Mages being able to spec into a bit of resistance and Felhunters and Hunter's pets...

Forum: Public Discussion 12/07/07, 6:39 PM

Replies: 20 Primal News Transmute [4/12/2007] (I'm not a malefactor, I'm a lagomorph!) Views: 4,537 Posted By telcontar May I humbly suggest this as a worthy Armory... May I humbly suggest this as a worthy Armory link? The World of Warcraft Armory (http://www.wowarmory.com/character-talents.xml?r=Eitrigg&n=Beatya) (It's up on the warrior forums.) Note weapons and...

Forum: Player vs. Player 12/07/07, 5:29 PM

Replies: 1,451 [Druid] The Resto PVP Thread Views: 432,542 Posted By telcontar I'm trying out Druid + Warrior for the first... I'm trying out Druid + Warrior for the first time. I'm looking for help with a specific matchup. We faced MM Hunter + Resto Shaman. As usual, I tried to shut down the healer (Shaman) and my partner...

Forum: Player vs. Player 12/06/07, 5:49 PM

Replies: 946 Surviving as a Priest Views: 340,208 Posted By telcontar I'm not a priest, so I may be missing something... I'm not a priest, so I may be missing something important, but why not 1/3 Inspiration as dispel fodder? When someone's getting focused and purged, the more trash buffs that are up, the better, right?

Forum: Player vs. Player 11/30/07, 8:10 PM

Replies: 60 Class balance based on terrain? Views: 4,773 Posted By telcontar My point is that a Hunter or Mage saying "I need... My point is that a Hunter or Mage saying "I need an arena where I'm always in line of sight of my opponents" is the equivalent of a warrior or rogue saying "I need an arena where I'm always in melee...

Forum: Player vs. Player 11/29/07, 1:54 PM

Replies: 60 Class balance based on terrain? Views: 4,773 Posted By telcontar It's funny, because I actually have the easiest... It's funny, because I actually have the easiest time kiting in Nagrand (4 Pillars). For whatever reason, that one seems to be the all around favorite arena for everyone. Take whatever advice I...

Forum: Player vs. Player 11/29/07, 1:27 PM

Replies: 60 Class balance based on terrain? Views: 4,773 Posted By telcontar Certainly, it is frustrating for mages and... Certainly, it is frustrating for mages and hunters right now in arenas. I'm fortunate to play a class that doesn't rely on having LoS. However, I think it would be a big mistake to create a...

Forum: Player vs. Player 11/20/07, 1:06 PM

Replies: 1,451 [Druid] The Resto PVP Thread Views: 432,542 Posted By telcontar I'm one of these "undergeared" new resto Druids.... I'm one of these "undergeared" new resto Druids. I run Rogue/Druid or Frost Mage/Druid, with all three of us being in the same guild that's farming Kara. None of us has over 60 resiliance, and we...

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