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Forum: Paladins 04/24/09, 9:23 AM
Replies: 1,055
Views: 569,726
Posted By Melnor
It has been that way in PvP since the inception...

It has been that way in PvP since the inception of the skill. I had always just assumed it was the same in PvE
Forum: Paladins 04/24/09, 9:22 AM
Replies: 1,055
Views: 569,726
Posted By Melnor
In my mind, you could answer that question with...

In my mind, you could answer that question with this question: How much MP5 would you need to get a "free" holy light in the same time that it takes you to cast 20 holy lights with the 4pcT7...
Forum: Paladins 04/21/09, 2:27 PM
Replies: 2,260
Views: 1,846,067
Posted By Melnor
Regarding the SS not adding bonus crit testing. ...

Regarding the SS not adding bonus crit testing. An easy test is to just get naked and shield yourself and have something proc the shield. I'm not sure what a paladin's crit rate is completely...
Forum: Paladins 04/17/09, 9:08 AM
Replies: 2,260
Views: 1,846,067
Posted By Melnor
I noticed that too as well. While working on...

I noticed that too as well. While working on Ignis, I was able to keep the MT up with reactive fol healing and only when the MT would stand in the fire would I have to holy light. What I ended up...
Forum: Paladins 11/25/08, 3:01 PM
Replies: 2,260
Views: 1,846,067
Posted By Melnor
I wrote macros just like you have written, but...

I wrote macros just like you have written, but with a sublte twist. Instead of /targetlastfriend, I do a /targetlasttarget. The macros require you to tap them twice to issue both commands.
Forum: Paladins 07/18/08, 3:19 PM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 799,301
Posted By Melnor
Not really seeing anythign that's going to change...

Not really seeing anythign that's going to change the meta game for pallies in 2s and 3s.. AKA what's going to stop me from getting mana drained to nothing in 30 seconds?
Forum: Player vs. Player 07/15/08, 4:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,931
Posted By Melnor
Suprised no one mentioned hunter yet. It was my...

Suprised no one mentioned hunter yet. It was my fastest to 70 character, straight raped in BG honor grinding and I don't really care what the masses say about hunters being underpowerd in arenas,...
Forum: Player vs. Player 06/26/08, 9:34 AM
Replies: 2,859
Views: 1,175,133
Posted By Melnor
Yea, I'd have to agree with the poster above me. ...

Yea, I'd have to agree with the poster above me. Zerging the priest or mage is a legitimate tactic and probably just depends on the gear level of the priest. If it were me, I'd probably just try to...
Forum: Player vs. Player 06/25/08, 8:35 AM
Replies: 2,859
Views: 1,175,133
Posted By Melnor
Well after looking at the changes for the...

Well after looking at the changes for the Brewfest on the PTR, Blizz has brought back the 2.0 speed dagger. http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/news/2008/june/direbrewshanker.jpg

I'm sure...
Forum: Player vs. Player 06/17/08, 3:42 PM
Replies: 2,859
Views: 1,175,133
Posted By Melnor
You shouldn't be running with instant/deadly in...

You shouldn't be running with instant/deadly in 2s anyway espcially against healer + 1 teams. I think the new poison talents are great. I think it will be awesome to have a full stack of wound,...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/12/08, 11:15 AM
Replies: 4,393
Views: 1,575,004
Posted By Melnor
Is there a thread or a post that lists the...

Is there a thread or a post that lists the undocumented changes? For example, the mana gained each tick from drinking is proportional to the time spent drinking. This should be noticeable in an...
Forum: Player vs. Player 02/08/08, 8:52 AM
Replies: 2,859
Views: 1,175,133
Posted By Melnor
That's the story of a 2dps setup. You win or...

That's the story of a 2dps setup. You win or lost at a fast pace. 2 dps setups have 1 or maybe 2 windows of opportunity in a fight to win things. Mage and Rogue teams are still pretty good I'd say.
Forum: Class Mechanics 02/07/08, 9:07 AM
Replies: 3,126
Views: 1,647,161
Posted By Melnor
I would imagine you wouldn't even need the added...

I would imagine you wouldn't even need the added bonus of Stormstrike to make envenom do more damage than rupture in this new scenario. The real question I guess would be what's better a 5/5 Vile...
Forum: Class Mechanics 02/04/08, 9:03 AM
Replies: 3,126
Views: 1,647,161
Posted By Melnor
Just to clarify, Mace spec is a +% modifier to...

Just to clarify, Mace spec is a +% modifier to critical strike damage, not an increase to your critical strike chance.
Forum: Hunters 01/31/08, 9:23 AM
Replies: 608
Views: 1,010,833
Posted By Melnor
Are you supposed to weave in Arcane and Multi...

Are you supposed to weave in Arcane and Multi shots manually or are you not supposed to use those abilities as BM?
Forum: Player vs. Player 01/25/08, 2:11 PM
Replies: 2,859
Views: 1,175,133
Posted By Melnor
-I've come across this combo a handful of times...

-I've come across this combo a handful of times and if it's not on Blade's Edge map we generally win. Our strat is the same as every other healer +1 strat. Full cc chain on the priest and kill the...
Forum: Player vs. Player 01/25/08, 8:50 AM
Replies: 2,859
Views: 1,175,133
Posted By Melnor
I run spriest/rogue at the moment. Which team...

I run spriest/rogue at the moment. Which team setups are giving you a problem? To form a strategy against team setups you must start with identifying the problem. What is the problems you face...
Forum: Player vs. Player 01/25/08, 8:31 AM
Replies: 1,221
Views: 292,734
Posted By Melnor
Did you try a cooridanted cc chain on the druid...

Did you try a cooridanted cc chain on the druid when the pet wasn't at full life? If the opposing druid has already blown their trinket, I would imagine the both of you could muster 6-7000 damage to...
Forum: Public Discussion 01/23/08, 8:42 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 32,893
Posted By Melnor
I am running an 8800 GTS with no problems thus...

I am running an 8800 GTS with no problems thus far. All of my settings are set to their maximums for what it's worth.
Forum: Player vs. Player 01/17/08, 10:26 AM
Replies: 2,859
Views: 1,175,133
Posted By Melnor
I tried ShS for a day and came to the same...

I tried ShS for a day and came to the same conclusions that most of you have too. It's nice to get an intercept on a twice as long cooldown, but I feel exactly like I do when I play my fury warrior...
Forum: Player vs. Player 01/16/08, 9:15 AM
Replies: 1,221
Views: 292,734
Posted By Melnor
As with any 2 dps setup, real success lies within...

As with any 2 dps setup, real success lies within the synergy of the 2 classes' crowd control abilities. Seeing as how a Paladin offers very limited cc and a Shaman offers none, it would be fairly...
Forum: Player vs. Player 01/16/08, 8:50 AM
Replies: 2,859
Views: 1,175,133
Posted By Melnor
Most would say that an on-demand click trinket...

Most would say that an on-demand click trinket would have more utility than a random proc trinket. I use Ashtongue or Madness of the Betrayer (or Renataki when I'm mutilate) myself. I never really...
Forum: Player vs. Player 12/28/07, 3:16 PM
Replies: 2,859
Views: 1,175,133
Posted By Melnor
A rogue by the name of Tosan released a video not...

A rogue by the name of Tosan released a video not too long ago containing his journeys to Gladiator ranking in a 2 rogue setup. Both were spec'd Subtlety Mutilate and it was simply amazing to watch....
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/28/07, 2:53 PM
Replies: 1,595
Views: 480,824
Posted By Melnor
And that argument is?

And that argument is?
Forum: Player vs. Player 12/28/07, 8:58 AM
Replies: 2,859
Views: 1,175,133
Posted By Melnor
3 pts into Imp poisons is only 6% extra chance to...

3 pts into Imp poisons is only 6% extra chance to apply poisons, which takes you from a 1 in 5 chance to apply a poison to a little bit less than 1 in 4 chance. As mutilate, you should have no...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/26/07, 11:10 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 32,433
Posted By Melnor
Blizzard has done a good job of satisfying a lot...

Blizzard has done a good job of satisfying a lot of different types of gamers into one game. Whether you like to solo, be social, or pvp, you can do it in one game. Also they did a good job of...
Forum: Player vs. Player 12/21/07, 11:36 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 61,241
Posted By Melnor
I like this idea a lot. Since the arena seasons...

I like this idea a lot. Since the arena seasons tend to drag on for a while, it would be nice to have 3 to for 4 ladder tournaments per season for prizes/titles/gear etc. I think it would help make...
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/20/07, 4:43 PM
Replies: 1,639
Views: 447,102
Posted By Melnor
So I guess this thread should just die because...

So I guess this thread should just die because it's gone far off topic and because the answer to the title of the thread is that the inflection point is unattainable?
Forum: Player vs. Player 12/19/07, 9:49 AM
Replies: 2,859
Views: 1,175,133
Posted By Melnor
I would have to say that mutilate is more gear...

I would have to say that mutilate is more gear dependant than shadowstep and that is maybe why you felt the damage of mutilate lacking, dreadloc. A shadowstep build has more stat bonuses down the...
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/19/07, 9:14 AM
Replies: 1,639
Views: 447,102
Posted By Melnor
I'd have to agree with songster that combat maces...

I'd have to agree with songster that combat maces is a more middle of the road build than tri-spec. Especially in the pvp aspect.
Forum: Player vs. Player 12/17/07, 10:23 AM
Replies: 1,221
Views: 292,734
Posted By Melnor
I'm suprised that him being SL/SL didn't net you...

I'm suprised that him being SL/SL didn't net you guys any gains. The Resto/SL combo is not meant to be a DPS combo at all. It's strictly an outlast team and is very good at accomplishing that. His...
Forum: Player vs. Player 12/17/07, 9:23 AM
Replies: 1,221
Views: 292,734
Posted By Melnor
Hey, thanks for the detailed reply. The insight...

Hey, thanks for the detailed reply. The insight on deadly poison is interesting, I will try that out this week. Yea, double dps teams really aren't a problem for us it's the endless streams of...
Forum: Player vs. Player 12/15/07, 9:46 PM
Replies: 2,859
Views: 1,175,133
Posted By Melnor
And that's why blizzard is so gunshy to do...

And that's why blizzard is so gunshy to do anything worthwhile to the class. That is how the general population sees the rogue class - as a class that ganks clothies at half life. That's the stigma...
Forum: Player vs. Player 12/14/07, 2:30 PM
Replies: 2,859
Views: 1,175,133
Posted By Melnor
Then perhaps MS isn't far down enough into the...

Then perhaps MS isn't far down enough into the Arms then?
Forum: Player vs. Player 12/13/07, 8:08 AM
Replies: 2,859
Views: 1,175,133
Posted By Melnor
You sure about that? It's always been 5% for...

You sure about that? It's always been 5% for even level creatures/players (+defense need not apply). When did that change?
Forum: Player vs. Player 12/13/07, 8:03 AM
Replies: 1,221
Views: 292,734
Posted By Melnor
I am seeking some advice in regards as to what my...

I am seeking some advice in regards as to what my team can do about 2 combos. I run a Druid/Rogue team and we have lots of trouble versus lock/druid and warrior/druid. I can accept the fact that...
Forum: Player vs. Player 12/03/07, 3:42 PM
Replies: 2,859
Views: 1,175,133
Posted By Melnor
IMO the build will leave you with a bad taste. I...

IMO the build will leave you with a bad taste. I can sum it up in 2 reasons why:
1) The build has no real means to generate CP's or damage outside of Backstab. I think you'll be shiving your way to...
Forum: Player vs. Player 12/03/07, 9:11 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 34,367
Posted By Melnor
Your hit rating won't really go up much more in...

Your hit rating won't really go up much more in all pvp gear. And for the time being just get the base run speed on boots, the mats are less than 10g and any enchanter should be able to do...
Forum: Player vs. Player 11/30/07, 12:51 PM
Replies: 1,221
Views: 292,734
Posted By Melnor
I would set a goal to get 3k honor per day and...

I would set a goal to get 3k honor per day and play long enough to get it. On Weekends I'd try to get 5k honor per day. My guild is now down to only 3 days a week raiding so I can afford to devote...
Forum: Class Mechanics 11/30/07, 11:46 AM
Replies: 2,892
Views: 940,415
Posted By Melnor
While raiding last night I glanced down and...

While raiding last night I glanced down and moused over my Hemo tooltip and it said that hemo was applying 132% weapon damage along with the debuff. I was like, "when did they buff Hemo because I...
Forum: Player vs. Player 11/30/07, 11:17 AM
Replies: 2,859
Views: 1,175,133
Posted By Melnor
I think you really have to look at how much of...

I think you really have to look at how much of your mace stuns are attributed to your offhand in your pvp gear. Let's for example say that you don't have any +hit gear outside of Precision. That...
Forum: Player vs. Player 11/30/07, 10:50 AM
Replies: 1,221
Views: 292,734
Posted By Melnor
You're kind of taking the very long and painful...

You're kind of taking the very long and painful road if you are going to gear yourself by trying to get season 3 gear first. It would take you a very long time to accumulate points in 2s especially...
Forum: Player vs. Player 11/30/07, 10:44 AM
Replies: 1,221
Views: 292,734
Posted By Melnor
As a rogue being on the other side of the...

As a rogue being on the other side of the scenario, I can't tell you how much I love it when people trinket out of my stun. It allows me to instantly blind you, knock you out of combat, vanish, and...
Forum: Class Mechanics 11/26/07, 3:44 PM
Replies: 1,639
Views: 447,102
Posted By Melnor
The OP was referring to the Tri-spec hemo build...

The OP was referring to the Tri-spec hemo build only. AR/Prep subtlety builds need not apply.

11/27/23 is inferior in that regards because the build really has no burst capabilities. What makes deep...
Forum: Class Mechanics 11/20/07, 9:03 AM
Replies: 3,126
Views: 1,647,161
Posted By Melnor
This may be a bit off topic but it's rogue...

This may be a bit off topic but it's rogue specific. After the discovery of the new ranged weapon found from a lock box I started my quest to see if I could get as lucky. I pickpocketed mobs all...
Forum: Player vs. Player 11/19/07, 3:49 PM
Replies: 2,859
Views: 1,175,133
Posted By Melnor
After having a weekend to fully try out AR/Prep...

After having a weekend to fully try out AR/Prep in the 2v2 bracket only, the results of this week left a bad taste in my mouth. I found that more often than not, I would get CC'd during any one of...
Forum: Player vs. Player 11/16/07, 11:24 AM
Replies: 2,859
Views: 1,175,133
Posted By Melnor
Can anyone even confirm this item exists on Live?...

Can anyone even confirm this item exists on Live? WoWHead doesn't show it, but Thottbot does however Thott has been known to show items that are not accessible to players. So anyone that has one on...
Forum: Player vs. Player 11/15/07, 10:50 AM
Replies: 1,483
Views: 645,595
Posted By Melnor
I've started recently doing arena's on my pally...

I've started recently doing arena's on my pally an often wondered what rank HL the other pallies use in arenas (2v2 being main focus). I heard that since the newest patch introduced a scaling BoL,...
Forum: Class Mechanics 11/14/07, 10:02 AM
Replies: 1,639
Views: 447,102
Posted By Melnor
Hemo should be 125% weapon damage as stated by...

Hemo should be 125% weapon damage as stated by the patch notes. They probably just forgot to update the talent text.
Forum: Player vs. Player 11/09/07, 11:36 AM
Replies: 2,859
Views: 1,175,133
Posted By Melnor
CP with 7% hit rating is a joke. Only if you're...

CP with 7% hit rating is a joke. Only if you're shiv spamming will you see noticeable CP procs. And when it comes to shiv spamming, the build you are is moot. I would only say that 41+ combat is...
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