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Forum: Rogues 12/21/10, 11:22 AM
Replies: 400
Views: 348,525
Posted By Kryptyx
On Magmaw you can Vanish the larva if one latches...

On Magmaw you can Vanish the larva if one latches on you, which causes it to despawn, thus stopping damage to you. However it will still spawn an add when the debuff expires. So its a good idea to do...
Forum: Rogues 06/30/09, 1:22 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 941,996
Posted By Kryptyx
Has anyone been able to test the Envenom changes...

Has anyone been able to test the Envenom changes and how much of a damage increase we are likely to see from the buff?
Forum: Rogues 06/24/09, 10:05 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 941,996
Posted By Kryptyx
Whats a little more depressing is that HFB is not...

Whats a little more depressing is that HFB is not being changed. I would of expected this to be tampered with. If the scourge plays a key role in the bosses we'll most likely see less "Murder...
Forum: Rogues 06/18/09, 3:38 PM
Replies: 1,354
Views: 1,538,332
Posted By Kryptyx
Granted this is just the first glimpse of the 3.2...

Granted this is just the first glimpse of the 3.2 changes, I don't see anything major in store for Assassination. I suppose they are keeping HfB as is.

The itemization for Axes could be big for...
Forum: Rogues 05/28/09, 2:17 PM
Replies: 1,701
Views: 792,043
Posted By Kryptyx
I think another thing we should look at is the...

I think another thing we should look at is the fact that in BC we only had 1 viable path to go with, in WoTLK we have 3 (yes im counting HAT). I think Blizzard has done a fairly good job at trying to...
Forum: Rogues 05/12/09, 2:07 PM
Replies: 1,647
Views: 5,169,981
Posted By Kryptyx
My offspec is setup with Throwing Specialization...

My offspec is setup with Throwing Specialization to help with Thorim's arena phase. My DPS remained on top for the entire fight with the spec, even after he landed I would just play Combat Daggers to...
Forum: Rogues 05/08/09, 10:48 AM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,737
Posted By Kryptyx
Right, We have 2 other rogues who are both Combat...

Right, We have 2 other rogues who are both Combat and I pretty am always above them. My main focus is DPS obviously, I really do like the Mutilate rotations in 3.1 I'm just hoping that the spec does...
Forum: Rogues 05/07/09, 9:58 AM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,737
Posted By Kryptyx
Here is my "Simple Question"... Does this seem...

Here is my "Simple Question"...

Does this seem accurate to you guys?
WoW Meter Online - Combatlog Replay in Engrish (http://www.wowmeteronline.com/rank/clazz/dps/rog/7/0/1)

Notice that Combat is on...
Forum: The Dung Heap 04/27/09, 11:40 AM
Replies: 30,103
Views: 1,885,281
Posted By Kryptyx
Check a spreadsheet be sure, I would assume...

Check a spreadsheet be sure, I would assume however that 51/13/7 would be superior as it has been tested pretty thoroughly.



I assume you are referring to Combat being better in a raid vs a dummy...
Forum: Rogues 04/27/09, 10:54 AM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,737
Posted By Kryptyx
Yes, this is one of the main benefits of the HFB...

Yes, this is one of the main benefits of the HFB change. It allows you to spend less energy keeping HFB up and more time using Envenom, which then gets boosted from the MP change, making the cycle a...
Forum: The Dung Heap 04/27/09, 10:44 AM
Replies: 30,103
Views: 1,885,281
Posted By Kryptyx
The answers to your questions can be found on...

The answers to your questions can be found on various posts amongst the forums, including the FAQ. However, to answer them more directly...

1. Both specs are about equal, Mutilate will be better in...
Forum: Rogues 04/21/09, 2:00 PM
Replies: 1,647
Views: 5,169,981
Posted By Kryptyx
Yes, you will get more AP with AP gems... Only...

Yes, you will get more AP with AP gems... Only taking your 6 +16 agility gems you are gaining 96 AP then consider Blessing of Kings, which will net you ~106 AP. While 6 +32 AP gems will give you 192...
Forum: Rogues 04/21/09, 1:43 PM
Replies: 1,647
Views: 5,169,981
Posted By Kryptyx
Very true, and with my gear and setup in the...

Very true, and with my gear and setup in the latest Mutilate spreadsheet I'm showing 1 TtT and 2 MP being the best solution. However, how indepth have they been modeled in the spreadsheet? Are we...
Forum: Rogues 04/21/09, 1:31 PM
Replies: 1,647
Views: 5,169,981
Posted By Kryptyx
I'm a bit confused by your post. I think the main...

I'm a bit confused by your post. I think the main question that most people will have, after looking at both mechanics, would be:

Is MP's improved envenom buff better than the 6% additional crit...
Forum: Rogues 04/21/09, 10:35 AM
Replies: 1,647
Views: 5,169,981
Posted By Kryptyx
Aldriana's 3.1 FAQ says for Mutilate Rogues to...

Aldriana's 3.1 FAQ says for Mutilate Rogues to take Turn the Tables while the Pocket Guide states taking Master Poisoner. This may cause some confusion for "the average joe" who comes here and looks...
Forum: Rogues 04/17/09, 5:02 PM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,737
Posted By Kryptyx
CB is a pretty weak talent in itself, which I'm...

CB is a pretty weak talent in itself, which I'm sure most Rogues will agree with. However I find it best to be used on an Envenom @ 5/5 like you stated. With our T8 4-set bonus though it might be...
Forum: Rogues 04/13/09, 1:02 PM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,737
Posted By Kryptyx
Any big AoE pull we do with my guild, I usually...

Any big AoE pull we do with my guild, I usually manage to top DPS by a decent lead. Granted I'm Mute spec so I use daggers, weapon difference shouldnt make a huge difference. For Naxx-25 I can break...
Forum: Rogues 04/13/09, 12:52 PM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,737
Posted By Kryptyx
Itemization is very important for Rogues, I would...

Itemization is very important for Rogues, I would first look at proper enchants on your gear. All of your gear is missing enchants besides your gloves, which are mis-enchanted. That should help your...
Forum: The Dung Heap 04/01/09, 4:02 PM
Replies: 30,103
Views: 1,885,281
Posted By Kryptyx
If you read a few pages back this was already...

If you read a few pages back this was already analyzed. It will award 1 energy per each tick of each Deadly Poison you have active. So 1 target with DP on it will result in 1 energy every 3 seconds,...
Forum: Rogues 03/30/09, 10:15 AM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,737
Posted By Kryptyx
Most of us are just waiting on the new modeled...

Most of us are just waiting on the new modeled spreadsheet to be sure. From a quick overview since Mutilate was fixed they seem to be on par with eachother. Combat will come ahead on certain fights,...
Forum: Rogues 03/24/09, 10:27 AM
Replies: 1,701
Views: 792,043
Posted By Kryptyx
Yes, this was discussed earlier - it would be...

Yes, this was discussed earlier - it would be viable to swap 1 point from Precision into Imp SnD.
Forum: Rogues 03/23/09, 11:06 AM
Replies: 1,402
Views: 903,509
Posted By Kryptyx
I would suggest researching the forums and posts...

I would suggest researching the forums and posts a little more, You will notice that most WWS parses that are linked HAT rogues are on top. They are very group and gear dependent though, so even if...
Forum: Rogues 03/23/09, 10:20 AM
Replies: 1,701
Views: 792,043
Posted By Kryptyx
This would be very bad in PvP and OP for PvE vs...

This would be very bad in PvP and OP for PvE vs other talents. HFB is already an extremely heavy talent, the only way to really solve the HFB issues would be to make up for it across several talents...
Forum: Rogues 03/23/09, 10:05 AM
Replies: 571
Views: 834,434
Posted By Kryptyx
I would agree with the clean screens... I feel...

I would agree with the clean screens... I feel the OP has too much going on in his/her screen resolution.

This is my screen, not in raid but you get the...
Forum: Rogues 03/20/09, 2:29 PM
Replies: 1,701
Views: 792,043
Posted By Kryptyx
The whole concept of DP refreshing faster than it...

The whole concept of DP refreshing faster than it ticks is quite interesting, if the calculations are correct then it would really hurt our potential dps vs helping it, also rendering the 2-set bonus...
Forum: Rogues 03/18/09, 11:01 AM
Replies: 1,701
Views: 792,043
Posted By Kryptyx
I believe this is correct, this would be the best...

I believe this is correct, this would be the best solution for Blizzard to allow us to keep DP up without allowing HAT to maintain this uptime, while also freeing a glyph for Assassination.
Forum: Rogues 03/17/09, 11:36 AM
Replies: 1,701
Views: 792,043
Posted By Kryptyx
Currently the 3 glyphs of choice would be: HFB,...

Currently the 3 glyphs of choice would be: HFB, Mutilate, Rupture... If the rotations are as tight as they seem to be right now then dropping a point from CQC for SnD would be the best solution I...
Forum: Rogues 03/16/09, 2:44 PM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,737
Posted By Kryptyx
I've been getting a little confused with the 3.1...

I've been getting a little confused with the 3.1 changes and what remains to be the "top spec" between Mute and Combat... Currently I'm mute and since the other rogues in my guild are Combat I was...
Forum: Rogues 03/13/09, 10:12 AM
Replies: 1,701
Views: 792,043
Posted By Kryptyx
Has anyone been able to test if poisons have been...

Has anyone been able to test if poisons have been fixed with the latest PTR update?
Forum: Rogues 02/24/09, 11:57 AM
Replies: 1,701
Views: 792,043
Posted By Kryptyx
Can anyone confirm that poisons have been moved...

Can anyone confirm that poisons have been moved to a PPM system? Of course it makes the most sense to balance fast / slow weapons for Rogues but then it really makes me concerned that this will be a...
Forum: Rogues 01/29/09, 1:32 PM
Replies: 1,402
Views: 903,509
Posted By Kryptyx
A 5s internal cooldown per 25 man raid would...

A 5s internal cooldown per 25 man raid would still be too slow. Combat is better for quicker fights as Chalon stated. Spreadsheets are not always the best way to judge DPS, they just give you a ball...
Forum: Rogues 01/28/09, 11:05 AM
Replies: 1,402
Views: 903,509
Posted By Kryptyx
Whats interesting is the fact that Bliz wants to...

Whats interesting is the fact that Bliz wants to buff Subt / Combat more and as you can see in the thread located:
https://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=14496622484&sid=1

Those two...
Forum: Rogues 01/07/09, 10:26 AM
Replies: 604
Views: 264,443
Posted By Kryptyx
The bugged HAT spec is being fixed as well in...

The bugged HAT spec is being fixed as well in 3.08...

If its a bug then it should be fixed, I dont really think we will be loosing that much DPS due to 1 extra IP proc that only went off with one of...
Forum: Rogues 12/06/08, 11:28 AM
Replies: 1,354
Views: 1,538,332
Posted By Kryptyx
According to EP weights 37723 seems to come on...

According to EP weights 37723 seems to come on top not counting the weight of the darkmoon card. Does anyone have this trinket? Its EP value is nearly doubled over...
Forum: Rogues 12/04/08, 1:17 PM
Replies: 1,647
Views: 5,169,981
Posted By Kryptyx
I would suggest getting your hands on 2: 37856...

I would suggest getting your hands on 2: 37856 Ive had them drop down to .43 delay and with decent crit rate you'll be able to Mutilate more which out-weighs the high-end damage of slow speed...
Forum: Rogues 11/25/08, 11:10 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 48,723
Posted By Kryptyx
Yes some sort of simulation I think will be the...

Yes some sort of simulation I think will be the best way to calculate this. I have begun work last night on a PHP based simulator which uses AJAX to make accurate time delayed "live-preview"...
Forum: Rogues 11/24/08, 6:29 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 48,723
Posted By Kryptyx
First off I think this is a great discussion. It...

First off I think this is a great discussion. It is very hard as stated to really model the data to how we want since such "randomness" gets thrown into the mix. I am interested in writing a...
Forum: Rogues 11/06/08, 10:33 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 114,725
Posted By Kryptyx
So I'm not that familiar with Python but I am a...

So I'm not that familiar with Python but I am a PHP developer, If I can get enough of the Python syntax down would you have any grievances if I were to convert this tool into a PHP, web based program...
Forum: Rogues 10/21/08, 11:53 AM
Replies: 4,255
Views: 1,493,085
Posted By Kryptyx
The latest from MMO Champion... I think it will...

The latest from MMO Champion... I think it will be interesting to see what Glyphs they push pre-WoTLK for the Mutilate build.

Also has anyone tested DPS increase with Exposed? Since they seem to...
Forum: Rogues 10/20/08, 10:54 AM
Replies: 4,255
Views: 1,493,085
Posted By Kryptyx
Wouldn't it be more beneficial to take 51/3/7 ?...

Wouldn't it be more beneficial to take 51/3/7 ? Since opportunity gives 20% to Mutilate...
Forum: Rogues 10/20/08, 9:58 AM
Replies: 4,255
Views: 1,493,085
Posted By Kryptyx
As far as Killing Spree goes it seems to spike my...

As far as Killing Spree goes it seems to spike my damage like crazy, esp on trash fights with Blade Flurry up. Usually ending most of them around 2800 DPS when I temp buff + killing spree. This is...
Forum: Rogues 10/17/08, 10:48 AM
Replies: 4,255
Views: 1,493,085
Posted By Kryptyx
Is there a good area where I would be able to get...

Is there a good area where I would be able to get the breakdown for all the different algorithm's used to calculate rogue DPS? I have been considering making an online tool for rogues to calculate...
Forum: Rogues 10/16/08, 11:25 AM
Replies: 4,255
Views: 1,493,085
Posted By Kryptyx
Great post, sorry for being such a newb... After...

Great post, sorry for being such a newb... After using Combat Swords so mindlessly it got confusing trying out a new spec. I will def try this over the weekend. Should be interesting how much of a...
Forum: Rogues 10/16/08, 10:55 AM
Replies: 4,255
Views: 1,493,085
Posted By Kryptyx
Ok thanks guys... that explains it. I think I was...

Ok thanks guys... that explains it. I think I was still going off of when poisons where so OP that it was the prime choice. I will be trying out Mutilate rotations this weekend.

Also, I "seemed" to...
Forum: Rogues 10/16/08, 10:33 AM
Replies: 4,255
Views: 1,493,085
Posted By Kryptyx
So what is the "proper" way to play a Mutilate...

So what is the "proper" way to play a Mutilate spec'd rogue? What is the main combo builder and what rotations do you use and maintain with the new talents?

Last night we ran Kara, which I must say...
Forum: Rogues 10/13/08, 9:20 AM
Replies: 4,255
Views: 1,493,085
Posted By Kryptyx
I believe Combat Shiv was the ideal choice for...

I believe Combat Shiv was the ideal choice for Combat before they buffed Combat. With the added talents that boost SS it outweighs Combat Shiv. Atleast from my understanding thats how it is.
Forum: Rogues 10/11/08, 6:38 PM
Replies: 4,255
Views: 1,493,085
Posted By Kryptyx
Hey all, great discussion going on in here. I was...

Hey all, great discussion going on in here. I was wondering though, with the new changes to Combat what would be the suggested role for 3.0 patch forthcoming to the servers? Should current combat...
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