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Forum: Public Discussion 10/20/10, 10:44 AM
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Posted By Typhon
According to this...

According to this (http://www.scrollsoflore.com/forums/showthread.php?p=238240) over at Scrolls of Lore, he does, at least in the Shattering book:
Forum: Warriors 12/15/09, 8:56 AM
Replies: 1,700
Views: 1,184,577
Posted By Typhon
A quick Fury question. What is a general...

A quick Fury question.

What is a general ballpark figure to aim for in terms of crit% to achieve perma- or reasonably perma-flurry?
Forum: Public Discussion 12/09/09, 6:04 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 119,553
Posted By Typhon
The built in SCT seems to now pick up and display...

The built in SCT seems to now pick up and display bloodsurge procs.
Forum: Public Discussion 04/16/09, 10:48 AM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,450,843
Posted By Typhon
At which point Garrosh will kick off (seeing an...

At which point Garrosh will kick off (seeing an opportunity to kick Varian when he's down), and Thrall (or Varok Saurfang) will get rid of the now disgraced Hellscream, agree to help Varian get...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/14/09, 6:12 PM
Replies: 10,771
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Posted By Typhon
Are you talking about "The Broken Front...

Are you talking about "The Broken Front (http://www.wowhead.com/?quest=13228)"?
Forum: Public Discussion 03/09/09, 12:46 PM
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Posted By Typhon
Although this is only a game, given what you...

Although this is only a game, given what you (presumably) know about orcs and their lore in WoW, your readiness to resort to naked justification for genocide should really give you some pause and...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/09/09, 12:42 PM
Replies: 10,771
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Posted By Typhon
I think with your recent posts, and the other...

I think with your recent posts, and the other sudden influx of pink-skin apologetics into this thread, you've pretty much proved that assertion is completely correct. I don't think I've ever seen as...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/07/09, 7:25 PM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,450,843
Posted By Typhon
That would have surrounded better in the original...

That would have surrounded better in the original German.

I jest, in part.

But the way Rageboy is acting....he's heading for a fall of epic (and deserved) proportions (just like his...
Forum: Public Discussion 01/26/09, 6:45 AM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,450,843
Posted By Typhon
From the way he's been introduced and his...

From the way he's been introduced and his behaviour since, I'd say "Never underestimate the stupidity of RageBoy" would be a good rule of thumb similar to "Never invade Russia in the Winter".
Forum: Public Discussion 01/25/09, 7:28 PM
Replies: 10,771
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Posted By Typhon
Further to GTTheBard's post, here is the...

Further to GTTheBard's post, here is the transcript from the end of the Horde version of the Battle for Undercity, just after Jaina teleports RageBoy out of Undercity:
Forum: Public Discussion 01/23/09, 1:29 PM
Replies: 10,771
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Posted By Typhon
From the quality of the acting of the actor...

From the quality of the acting of the actor playing him, Sinclair was the third tree along from the left in Elywnn Forest.

Having said that, I have a hard time envisaging that much Titan lore being...
Forum: Public Discussion 01/23/09, 6:43 AM
Replies: 10,771
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Posted By Typhon
What time is the comic set? Is it set...

What time is the comic set? Is it set *currently*, i.e. during the invasion of Northrend, or at some other time?

With regards to the increasingly annoying Hellscream, I think that he is merely being...
Forum: Warriors 01/13/09, 9:23 AM
Replies: 1,700
Views: 1,184,577
Posted By Typhon
I'm new to fury. I have a Titansteel Destroyer...

I'm new to fury. I have a Titansteel Destroyer and a Colossal Skull Clad Cleaver (the Loken Axe). Both weapons have identical speed (3.4) and identical DPS (186.5) and identical damage ranges...
Forum: Public Discussion 01/08/09, 4:37 AM
Replies: 10,771
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Posted By Typhon
Agree with you fully on Steamvault. As far as...

Agree with you fully on Steamvault. As far as Auchindoun goes, part of the Nagrand Thrall Mega-chain involved visiting that place and finding a lost Naaru. But Horde had very good reason for...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/13/08, 7:01 PM
Replies: 10,771
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Posted By Typhon
Yes. Basically, apart from the Taunka, there's no...

Yes. Basically, apart from the Taunka, there's no (AFAIK) existing Horde lore in Northrend.

Which is slightly disconcerting as everyone seems to know who or what the Horde are. and seem to have done...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/08/08, 5:56 AM
Replies: 406
Views: 171,822
Posted By Typhon
Additionally, at least for the Dwarven Boss...

Additionally, at least for the Dwarven Boss version, the whirlwind has a lengthy channelling time and only hits at the very end. Its quite painful (up to 16k on plate!) but can be easily outran.
Forum: Public Discussion 12/05/08, 10:21 AM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,450,843
Posted By Typhon
My significant other raised an interesting point...

My significant other raised an interesting point yesterday about the Death Knight lore, and specifically the starting storyline/quest series. As a bit of background, she has played WoW since day one,...
Forum: Warriors 12/04/08, 11:50 AM
Replies: 1,700
Views: 1,184,577
Posted By Typhon
LodeRunner, I should have made clear in my...

LodeRunner, I should have made clear in my original post I was asking for benchmarks for *entry* into the Endgame (i.e. currently T7), not what fully-equipped T7 warriors are *currently* running...
Forum: Warriors 12/03/08, 10:00 AM
Replies: 1,700
Views: 1,184,577
Posted By Typhon
Those levels seem to be currently impossible to...

Those levels seem to be currently impossible to achieve even with T7 gear. I've seen pretty much full epic T7 warriors sitting at only about 3100-3200 AP and under 20k health.
Forum: Warriors 12/03/08, 8:20 AM
Replies: 1,700
Views: 1,184,577
Posted By Typhon
Simple question: what are the new benchmark...

Simple question: what are the new benchmark figures for Arms warriors? I mean achievable AP (without BS) and Health as a basis for starting the endgame after ending the levelling and associated...
Forum: Warriors 12/02/08, 12:53 PM
Replies: 2,213
Views: 1,671,873
Posted By Typhon
I think with Arms vs Fury Whirlwind comparisons...

I think with Arms vs Fury Whirlwind comparisons you're trying to compare apples and oranges slightly. Given the high priority of Overpower in an Arms PVE cycle, why bother with switching to Beserker...
Forum: Warriors 12/02/08, 8:12 AM
Replies: 2,213
Views: 1,671,873
Posted By Typhon
I suspect the math will say that in terms of...

I suspect the math will say that in terms of baseline numbers on stationary single targets, Deathwish is better, but Bladestorm (especially used in conjunction with Sweeping Strikes) has so much more...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/14/08, 10:52 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 53,156
Posted By Typhon
I do rather suspect its a gear-level thing, and...

I do rather suspect its a gear-level thing, and not restricted just to folks with Sunwell Gear - a guild group in ZA/Badge/Kara gear did the Nexus last night and apart from a couple of silly wipes at...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/10/08, 7:21 AM
Replies: 288
Views: 202,323
Posted By Typhon
This is an interesting thread, and since its been...

This is an interesting thread, and since its been necroed, I'll add some thoughts from the point of view of an RP server.

Leaving aside the fact that people don't have giant glowing signs floating...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/30/08, 6:59 AM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,450,843
Posted By Typhon
Ahh, gotcha. Thanks. As to Korm Blackscar, he...

Ahh, gotcha. Thanks.

As to Korm Blackscar, he does say "What battle?! Those troops were on a recon mission!", which does imply that the battle was...unauthorised.
Forum: Public Discussion 09/30/08, 6:40 AM
Replies: 10,771
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Posted By Typhon
Hmmmm. Doesn't that narrative contradict the...

Hmmmm. Doesn't that narrative contradict the famous cut-scene - which shows the first (and only?) assault on the gate as a de-facto joint Horde-Alliance operation?

Granted it is beta, but a lot of...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/30/08, 5:48 AM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,450,843
Posted By Typhon
Which quest is that? On the caveat that I'm not...

Which quest is that? On the caveat that I'm not in Beta and therefore I'm relying on Wowhead for information, there is this (http://wotlk.wowhead.com/?quest=13230) quest which talks about putting...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/25/08, 7:14 AM
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Posted By Typhon
I think this is more a function of the static...

I think this is more a function of the static world/lack of phasing in Kalimdor, than anything else. Granted, in the questlines *before* entering RFC, he explicity says he is watching them, but as...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/22/08, 9:48 AM
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Posted By Typhon
Do we know yet what comes "after" the events of...

Do we know yet what comes "after" the events of the Wrath Gate and the subsequent Undercity malarkey with Varian and Thrall in the lore? How do get from the deaths of Saurfang and Bolvar to the...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/21/08, 7:53 PM
Replies: 10,771
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Posted By Typhon
Indeed, and this is probably very much intended,...

Indeed, and this is probably very much intended, if WoWWiki is to be believed, he's been described as the "anti-Thrall". Which is interesting in itself as its blurring even more the shades of gray...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/21/08, 7:27 PM
Replies: 10,771
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Posted By Typhon
That would certainly be welcome. I've never...

That would certainly be welcome. I've never played Alliance, but I have read the various books in which Jaina makes an appearance - are there many quests in Theramore that refer to her and perhaps...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/21/08, 4:29 PM
Replies: 10,771
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Posted By Typhon
I''m not sure there is a war. From what I've seen...

I''m not sure there is a war. From what I've seen of the event, Alliance Side, Varian has basically told his guys to go out and conquer *Northrend* in the name of the Alliance. Yes, he busts a blood...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/19/08, 10:04 AM
Replies: 10,771
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Posted By Typhon
Yeah, the first thing that struck me from a lore...

Yeah, the first thing that struck me from a lore perspective upon reading this is Varian would fit right into the Scarlet Crusade (Onslaught?) with the amount of blood vessels that he's bursting. I...
Forum: Player vs. Player 11/29/07, 12:43 PM
Replies: 1,843
Views: 450,030
Posted By Typhon
Yeah, I ended up having to stick a +hit gem into...

Yeah, I ended up having to stick a +hit gem into my new Vindicators Pendant, and even then I'm still only at about +71 to hit (I was at almost +100 previously). It would be nice if there were some...
Forum: Player vs. Player 11/28/07, 5:28 AM
Replies: 1,843
Views: 450,030
Posted By Typhon
A *very slight* tangent to this point: I...

A *very slight* tangent to this point: I respecced last night from 35/23/3 back to a 35/5/21 build, mainly to improve my OTing. I did the standard hybrid prot-build talents, with last stand and...
Forum: Warriors 11/20/07, 10:56 AM
Replies: 4,239
Views: 1,105,798
Posted By Typhon
That's the crux of the matter. Without windfury I...

That's the crux of the matter. Without windfury I find its quite hard to keep a consistent attack cycle going, especially if you're also the one keeping TC/DS etc up.
Forum: Player vs. Player 11/14/07, 10:51 AM
Replies: 885
Views: 107,154
Posted By Typhon
How do the changes affect the current initial...

How do the changes affect the current initial dual Galvangar/Belinda zerg that seems to be the fashionable thing with honour-seekers in most AVs nowadays?
Forum: Player vs. Player 11/12/07, 5:30 AM
Replies: 1,843
Views: 450,030
Posted By Typhon
Ah yes, I should have made clear that I wasn't...

Ah yes, I should have made clear that I wasn't talking about arenas - I was talking mainly about AV. For Arenas, I agree, the trinket is essential.
Forum: Player vs. Player 11/09/07, 6:16 AM
Replies: 1,843
Views: 450,030
Posted By Typhon
Oh! I don't use the PVP trinket in most BGs -...

Oh!

I don't use the PVP trinket in most BGs - I'm usually part of the zerg and I find my Hourglass/Abacus combo to be very useful. Its rare that I'm actually targeted in a BG if there are more than...
Forum: Player vs. Player 11/09/07, 5:17 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 35,505
Posted By Typhon
They're still paying their subscription, aren't...

They're still paying their subscription, aren't they? £9 a month from someone who plays 1 hour a week is still the same as £9 a month from someone who plays 40.

Last time I looked, subscription...
Forum: Player vs. Player 11/09/07, 5:07 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 35,505
Posted By Typhon
Because it is *inconsiderate* and *selfish*, to...

Because it is *inconsiderate* and *selfish*, to say the least.

Its the same mindset that leads to "can I copy your homework?" or "can I copy you in the exam?" or "can I borrow some money from...
Forum: Player vs. Player 11/08/07, 11:40 AM
Replies: 1,843
Views: 450,030
Posted By Typhon
Meh: misread post - thought you were talking...

Meh: misread post - thought you were talking about the PVP Trinket for some reason.
Forum: Public Discussion 10/30/07, 9:54 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 18,465
Posted By Typhon
*nods* And the people who do guildhop for the...

*nods*

And the people who do guildhop for the wrong reasons soon geta reputation and soon get blacklisted by just about everyone else*. One of the advantages of a server where just about everyone...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/29/07, 2:06 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 17,026
Posted By Typhon
I stopped playing EQ2 in September, and this...

I stopped playing EQ2 in September, and this wasn't a problem any more. Yes, mentored down characters are a bit 'arder than normal characters of that particular level, but its not really a big...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/26/07, 9:01 AM
Replies: 484
Views: 55,091
Posted By Typhon
Oh, I can back up what he says. Even on an RP-PVE...

Oh, I can back up what he says. Even on an RP-PVE server, there are plenty of idiots who sole aim seems to be to prevent other people having even a modicum of enjoyment.

I've been on my server a...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/03/07, 12:48 PM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,904,247
Posted By Typhon
*groans* This is sounding more and more and more...

*groans* This is sounding more and more and more like a direct ripoff of the Shadowknight. If I was SOE, I'd be getting my lawyers warmed up.... Maybe Blizzard could try having an original idea for...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/03/07, 12:14 PM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,904,247
Posted By Typhon
If they go with that, then it will be very...

If they go with that, then it will be very similar to how Frogloks are used in EQ2. Mind you, I'm not convinced that the Deathknight is anything other than a rip-off of the Shadowknight class in EQ2...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/01/07, 8:54 AM
Replies: 585
Views: 101,965
Posted By Typhon
The Death Knight will combine damage dealing and...

The Death Knight will combine damage dealing and tanking.

Meh, sounds just like a complete rip-off of the Shadowknight Class in EQ2.
Forum: Public Discussion 08/01/07, 8:03 AM
Replies: 585
Views: 101,965
Posted By Typhon
I wouldn't. There shouldn't be any hate, given...

I wouldn't.

There shouldn't be any hate, given what the lore currently says. and the threats that are out there towards both factions. If they decide to go down a more Alliance vs Horde route (for...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/24/07, 4:51 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,786
Posted By Typhon
Yeah, we've been pretty lucky that due to...

Yeah, we've been pretty lucky that due to attendance issues (RL - we're not a very demanding raid and deliberately so), both our MTs have geared up quite equally. Beyond those two, however, yeah,...
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