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Forum: Rogues 12/23/08, 12:13 AM

Replies: 389 State of Rogues Views: 91,574 Posted By Arindelest Can we please stop posting dream suggestions of... Can we please stop posting dream suggestions of how to change our talents and/or abilities? It's pointless and stupid. The best thing we can do, if we feel that both Combat and Assassination are not...

Forum: Player vs. Player 12/22/08, 1:54 AM

Replies: 2,859 [Rogue] PVP Stat Standards/advice Views: 1,175,166 Posted By Arindelest I just did some more arena as Shadow Dance today... I just did some more arena as Shadow Dance today (nothing serious, just a bit of a laugh with a friend). Yet I noticed that CB Mutilates were critting almost as hard as my Ambushes, which just...

Forum: Rogues 12/22/08, 1:48 AM

Replies: 1,931 The Roguecraft Spreadsheet Views: 1,580,540 Posted By Arindelest Yes. Assuming 100% SnD uptime and Rupture uptime,... Yes. Assuming 100% SnD uptime and Rupture uptime, the only situation where it would not be better to run 5s5r5e over 5s5r would be if Sinister Strike had higher DPE than Eviscerate, which is not only...

Forum: Rogues 12/19/08, 5:47 PM

Replies: 1,931 The Roguecraft Spreadsheet Views: 1,580,540 Posted By Arindelest That's because (to my knowledge) checking Master... That's because (to my knowledge) checking Master Poisoner in the talent selection sheet does not actually do anything. The sheet assumes the 3% crit either exists or does not exist depending on what...

Forum: Player vs. Player 12/18/08, 3:28 PM

Replies: 2,859 [Rogue] PVP Stat Standards/advice Views: 1,175,166 Posted By Arindelest I don't see any reason why a backstab Shadowstep... I don't see any reason why a backstab Shadowstep build wouldn't work. The positional requirement is very annoying, but the burst damage you get from Backstab as opposed to Hemo makes it at least have...

Forum: Player vs. Player 12/17/08, 3:28 PM

Replies: 2,859 [Rogue] PVP Stat Standards/advice Views: 1,175,166 Posted By Arindelest I don't see Shadow Dance being at all viable... I don't see Shadow Dance being at all viable without either using daggers or using a weapon swap. If you check my armory, I'm Shadow Dance with a weapon swap right now and I still managed to go...

Forum: Player vs. Player 12/16/08, 10:24 PM

Replies: 2,859 [Rogue] PVP Stat Standards/advice Views: 1,175,166 Posted By Arindelest What are the community's opinions on Mutilate vs.... What are the community's opinions on Mutilate vs. Shadow Dance? I've had a fair amount of experience with Mutilate, and I just tried out Shadow Dance today. Mutilate just seems so much *easier*...

Forum: Rogues 12/12/08, 11:40 AM

Replies: 1,647 Pocket Guide to WOTLK (Updated for 3.3) Views: 5,169,259 Posted By Arindelest There's clearly something weird going on with the... There's clearly something weird going on with the cycle calculations regarding two-finisher and three-finisher cycles for Combat. For example, the sheet is showing a loss of 80 Rupture DPS going from...

Forum: Rogues 12/12/08, 11:21 AM

Replies: 1,931 The Roguecraft Spreadsheet Views: 1,580,540 Posted By Arindelest Or you could just disable the buffs you don't... Or you could just disable the buffs you don't have, and get an accurate estimate for your scenario.

Forum: Rogues 12/11/08, 5:19 PM

Replies: 1,931 The Roguecraft Spreadsheet Views: 1,580,540 Posted By Arindelest You misread me. What I said was you could perform... You misread me. What I said was you could perform the EXACT same cycle (that is to say, doing 2 Mutilates per finisher) with or without Ruthlessness and you would end up with the same DPS. While it's...

Forum: Rogues 12/11/08, 1:56 PM

Replies: 1,931 The Roguecraft Spreadsheet Views: 1,580,540 Posted By Arindelest As far as Ruthlessness goes, there is no way you... As far as Ruthlessness goes, there is no way you could possibly lose DPS from the talent, since you could perform the exact same cycle with Ruthlessness as without (we don't, usually, but you could...

Forum: Rogues 12/03/08, 3:10 PM

Replies: 1,354 WotLK Rogue Gear Discussion Views: 1,538,155 Posted By Arindelest If it is indeed a high proc rate with an internal... If it is indeed a high proc rate with an internal cooldown, it would not make that much difference; we're talking extra tenths of seconds between procs. It would make more of a difference if it did...

Forum: Rogues 12/02/08, 7:32 PM

Replies: 1,931 The Roguecraft Spreadsheet Views: 1,580,540 Posted By Arindelest Mark of Norgannon would average out to 81.83... Mark of Norgannon would average out to 81.83 haste and 69 Expertise. If I use the default EP values on the previous page, it comes out to 173, which is pretty terrible. Granted, that can be improved...

Forum: Rogues 12/02/08, 7:08 PM

Replies: 1,647 Pocket Guide to WOTLK (Updated for 3.3) Views: 5,169,259 Posted By Arindelest Can people please *stop* linking Shadowpanther to... Can people please *stop* linking Shadowpanther to answer gear questions? It's already been linked quite a few times recently, and more importantly it's just plain inaccurate. There's no...

Forum: Rogues 11/29/08, 2:04 PM

Replies: 387 TTT Article - Rogue: PvE DPS - Discussion Views: 361,067 Posted By Arindelest No one is going to believe you on these forums... No one is going to believe you on these forums unless you actually post some supporting proof for your arguments. Needless to say I find your conclusions highly unlikely given that you've essentially...

Forum: Rogues 11/29/08, 1:57 PM

Replies: 1,647 Pocket Guide to WOTLK (Updated for 3.3) Views: 5,169,259 Posted By Arindelest The reason we have spreadsheets is to figure... The reason we have spreadsheets is to figure stuff like this out, instead of having to do ridiculous amounts of math for every single scenario. Basically, you get more DPS out of Serrated Blades than...

Forum: Rogues 11/28/08, 11:03 PM

Replies: 1,931 The Roguecraft Spreadsheet Views: 1,580,540 Posted By Arindelest Yes, but the 40 energy you spend on a Sinister... Yes, but the 40 energy you spend on a Sinister Strike is also giving you damage and is not simply energy spent on keeping SnD up. The reason to shorten a cycle is that the gain in Rupture uptime is a...

Forum: Rogues 11/28/08, 6:28 PM

Replies: 1,647 Pocket Guide to WOTLK (Updated for 3.3) Views: 5,169,259 Posted By Arindelest What is "optimal" tends to vary quite a bit right... What is "optimal" tends to vary quite a bit right now depending on your gear. I've heard a lot of people reporting that 3-finisher cycles output higher DPS estimates, while in my case I'm getting...

Forum: Rogues 11/27/08, 1:28 AM

Replies: 1,647 Pocket Guide to WOTLK (Updated for 3.3) Views: 5,169,259 Posted By Arindelest 7/51/13 appears to still be the superior spec, at... 7/51/13 appears to still be the superior spec, at least with my current setup (mix of Sunwell and Naxx-25 gear). Edit: To Azsh: The first part of your statement is definitely correct; only attacks...

Forum: Rogues 11/27/08, 12:56 AM

Replies: 1,931 The Roguecraft Spreadsheet Views: 1,580,540 Posted By Arindelest I'm interested in what the general consensus on... I'm interested in what the general consensus on Berserking seems to be. Plugging my current gear into the spreadsheet, I get about a 22 DPS increase from switching MH Mongoose to Berserking, and...

Forum: Public Discussion 11/18/08, 8:48 PM

Replies: 273 Game Over - Blizz's Failure or Triumph? Views: 62,973 Posted By Arindelest I'm not sure I understand why there should... I'm not sure I understand why there should necessarily be a "barrier" to entry-level raiding? Everyone seems to be complaining that there is little need to do the entry-level 80 dungeons and even...

Forum: Rogues 11/13/08, 4:25 PM

Replies: 4,255 PvE DPS / WotLK Discussion Views: 1,492,727 Posted By Arindelest Your DPS spamming Deadly Throw would still be... Your DPS spamming Deadly Throw would still be abysmally low. You would just bring a ranged class.

Forum: Rogues 10/30/08, 11:19 PM

Replies: 4,255 PvE DPS / WotLK Discussion Views: 1,492,727 Posted By Arindelest It seems pretty clear that you won't just be... It seems pretty clear that you won't just be spamming Eviscerate, since there were plenty of times when I could fit in a Hemo(s) while still building combo points. I wonder how much time you'd have...

Forum: Rogues 10/26/08, 1:46 AM

Replies: 4,255 PvE DPS / WotLK Discussion Views: 1,492,727 Posted By Arindelest Once you've capped out on energy off-target,... Once you've capped out on energy off-target, you're not losing any damage. You're still off-target, so therefore it's impossible to be actually doing any damage with that extra energy. In fact, short...

Forum: Rogues 10/25/08, 6:08 PM

Replies: 4,255 PvE DPS / WotLK Discussion Views: 1,492,727 Posted By Arindelest I agree with this. Furthermore, I'd like you all... I agree with this. Furthermore, I'd like you all to remember that back before TBC, everyone was complaining about the same thing (how much stamina was on all the gear and how it took away from DPS...

Forum: Rogues 10/21/08, 11:25 PM

Replies: 4,255 PvE DPS / WotLK Discussion Views: 1,492,727 Posted By Arindelest It's also worth noting that even if it were... It's also worth noting that even if it were normalized (as per the blue post), that wouldn't actually make it any better of an ability with daggers. Sure, Sinister Strike is normalized, but would you...

Forum: Rogues 10/21/08, 12:57 AM

Replies: 4,255 PvE DPS / WotLK Discussion Views: 1,492,727 Posted By Arindelest While theoretically it could be possible for... While theoretically it could be possible for there to be better places to spend points (i.e., the other talents you're taking are increasing your damage more than the energy you gain from RS would),...

Forum: Rogues 10/21/08, 12:03 AM

Replies: 4,255 PvE DPS / WotLK Discussion Views: 1,492,727 Posted By Arindelest I'd like to address something I've been hearing a... I'd like to address something I've been hearing a lot recently. Many people have been saying that AR is a "wasted" talent point. Now I'd like to point out that the only possible case where AR would...

Forum: Rogues 10/19/08, 9:07 PM

Replies: 4,255 PvE DPS / WotLK Discussion Views: 1,492,727 Posted By Arindelest No, because you lose far more damage from not... No, because you lose far more damage from not auto-attacking for those 5 seconds.

Forum: Public Discussion 10/17/08, 2:24 PM

Replies: 718 Patch 3.02 Discussion Views: 255,504 Posted By Arindelest I'm not sure why there's all this whining about... I'm not sure why there's all this whining about the game being "dumbed down". Many things were OP in the patch right before TBC, just as they are currently; many things are not tuned as well as we...

Forum: Rogues 10/17/08, 12:59 PM

Replies: 4,255 PvE DPS / WotLK Discussion Views: 1,492,727 Posted By Arindelest The issue with Killing Spree tends to be how far... The issue with Killing Spree tends to be how far it puts you from your original target. If you end up right back where you were, then it's quite a big DPS increase to use it on cooldown (you've got...

Forum: Rogues 10/13/08, 10:02 PM

Replies: 4,255 PvE DPS / WotLK Discussion Views: 1,492,727 Posted By Arindelest The issue is that although you're correct in... The issue is that although you're correct in saying Agi and AP got a relative boost (which are what the Exalted Hyjal ring has in abundance), especially compared to ArP, which is now worth relatively...

Forum: Rogues 10/10/08, 3:20 PM

Replies: 4,255 PvE DPS / WotLK Discussion Views: 1,492,727 Posted By Arindelest Quite high? Even with 0 expertise, you're looking... Quite high? Even with 0 expertise, you're looking at a 6.5% chance for bosses to dodge your finishers -- hardly some incredible boost to your damage to negate those. And no, your finishers aren't...

Forum: Rogues 10/09/08, 12:42 AM

Replies: 4,255 PvE DPS / WotLK Discussion Views: 1,492,727 Posted By Arindelest I have a couple of points to raise regarding... I have a couple of points to raise regarding Combat builds and Poisons in 3.0.2. First of all, it looks like Deadly Poison is going to be superior to Instant Poison by a pretty large margin....

Forum: Rogues 10/07/08, 12:45 PM

Replies: 4,255 PvE DPS / WotLK Discussion Views: 1,492,727 Posted By Arindelest It'd be pretty difficult for HfB to ever be... It'd be pretty difficult for HfB to ever be outscaled, since it's completely independent of how much DPS you're actually doing and only depends on how much of your damage comes from Mutilate as...

Forum: Rogues 10/03/08, 7:44 PM

Replies: 4,255 PvE DPS / WotLK Discussion Views: 1,492,727 Posted By Arindelest The issue is actually a bit more complex. Keep in... The issue is actually a bit more complex. Keep in mind things may change, however the following is the full analysis: First of all, the debuff has to be worthwhile (and it is very likely that it...

Forum: Rogues 10/02/08, 7:49 AM

Replies: 4,255 PvE DPS / WotLK Discussion Views: 1,492,727 Posted By Arindelest As has been explained many times, Hemo is not a... As has been explained many times, Hemo is not a "real" raid debuff. It adds a static amount of damage and you might as well just consider it to do 110% weapon damage + 10 * Debuff damage....

Forum: Rogues 09/30/08, 10:30 PM

Replies: 4,255 PvE DPS / WotLK Discussion Views: 1,492,727 Posted By Arindelest Even in the current state of the game, you often... Even in the current state of the game, you often run into that particular issue with Rupture in 1s/5r. In WotLK, particularly if one uses the Rupture Glyph, a 3-finisher cycle (such as Xs/Yr/Ze or...

Forum: Rogues 09/26/08, 11:36 PM

Replies: 4,255 PvE DPS / WotLK Discussion Views: 1,492,727 Posted By Arindelest I would assume it is; however, switching to a... I would assume it is; however, switching to a slow OH sword would not be that huge a benefit anyways. If we assume a 2.6 OH and a 1.5 OH, both identical in every way except for having different...

Forum: Rogues 09/25/08, 11:03 PM

Replies: 4,255 PvE DPS / WotLK Discussion Views: 1,492,727 Posted By Arindelest A fair point; however I would assume that you'd... A fair point; however I would assume that you'd want to use it on cooldown and that the benefits of doing so would outweigh waiting out a Blade Flurry/(and especially) Heroism. Of course there's the...

Forum: Rogues 09/25/08, 10:43 AM

Replies: 4,255 PvE DPS / WotLK Discussion Views: 1,492,727 Posted By Arindelest While the inability to use Specials during... While the inability to use Specials during Killing Spree is annoying, it does not actually change anything because you can easily pool and you will only ever be getting 25 energy during the Spree...

Forum: Rogues 09/24/08, 4:13 PM

Replies: 4,255 PvE DPS / WotLK Discussion Views: 1,492,727 Posted By Arindelest Also of note in the latest build: Fur Lining now... Also of note in the latest build: Fur Lining now adds 114 Attack Power instead of 120.

Forum: Rogues 09/23/08, 12:20 PM

Replies: 4,255 PvE DPS / WotLK Discussion Views: 1,492,727 Posted By Arindelest If Blizzard is interested in adjusting Shiv (and... If Blizzard is interested in adjusting Shiv (and not changing mechanics too much), it's probably important to note how it got into this imbalanced state in the first place. Shiv was designed with...

Forum: Rogues 09/23/08, 10:38 AM

Replies: 4,255 PvE DPS / WotLK Discussion Views: 1,492,727 Posted By Arindelest That's not the point. If you're actually... That's not the point. If you're actually interested in progression, total Raid DPS, and min-maxing, you wouldn't spec Subtlety. The point of theorycrafting and min-maxing is to improve raid...

Forum: Rogues 09/20/08, 12:14 AM

Replies: 4,255 PvE DPS / WotLK Discussion Views: 1,492,727 Posted By Arindelest Honestly, Blood Splatter is a much better talent... Honestly, Blood Splatter is a much better talent than Imp Evisc (and for 2 points instead of 3), Rupture still scales better than Eviscerate with Attack Power, the Mangle debuff is more widely...

Forum: Rogues 09/19/08, 12:19 AM

Replies: 4,255 PvE DPS / WotLK Discussion Views: 1,492,727 Posted By Arindelest That's just basically an extension of the "I'm... That's just basically an extension of the "I'm lazy" reason for taking a profession. Any amount of gold can be earned through other means if you put the time/effort into it, so although it might be...

Forum: Rogues 09/14/08, 11:34 PM

Replies: 4,255 PvE DPS / WotLK Discussion Views: 1,492,727 Posted By Arindelest 5s/5r is not going to be maintainable without... 5s/5r is not going to be maintainable without Relentless Strikes. Relentless Strikes ends up regenerating an amount of energy within the same ballpark as Combat Potency.

Forum: Rogues 09/14/08, 8:01 PM

Replies: 4,255 PvE DPS / WotLK Discussion Views: 1,492,727 Posted By Arindelest At level 70, switching from a 2.6 sword to a 2.4... At level 70, switching from a 2.6 sword to a 2.4 sword would net you approximately 20 DPS (with Combat Potency and Deadly Poison). So it must be the poisons, since you're actually losing a...

Forum: Rogues 09/13/08, 6:32 PM

Replies: 4,255 PvE DPS / WotLK Discussion Views: 1,492,727 Posted By Arindelest For Poisons, the base damage of Deadly Poison... For Poisons, the base damage of Deadly Poison VIII is 468, and the base damage of Instant Poison VIII is 364. Edit: It seems we have Rank 9 on the beta, not rank 8, though.

Forum: Rogues 09/12/08, 1:16 PM

Replies: 4,255 PvE DPS / WotLK Discussion Views: 1,492,727 Posted By Arindelest The Misdirection cooldown has been reduced to 30... The Misdirection cooldown has been reduced to 30 seconds. (http://blue.mmo-champion.com/3/9679804534-suggestion-misdirection.html) I think this change is a pretty good indication that they don't...

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