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Forum: The Dung Heap 07/31/09, 5:06 PM
Replies: 30,103
Views: 1,884,607
Posted By Vinsent
NM found where I made the mistake! Thanks

NM found where I made the mistake! Thanks
Forum: Paladins 07/31/09, 4:16 PM
Replies: 897
Views: 346,106
Posted By Vinsent
Improved Judgements

I feel like I have made a mistake in my math here somewhere.

Looking at the standard 5/11/55 build and what 2 point talent (Might, PoJ, Vindication) to get just 1 of I keep coming back to Improved...
Forum: Paladins 07/16/09, 8:46 PM
Replies: 897
Views: 346,106
Posted By Vinsent
I did not mean do nothing. I mean that we need...

I did not mean do nothing. I mean that we need something in our rotation where not pushing that button adds to dps instead of takes it away.

If a mage spams scorch, their dps goes down, they want to...
Forum: Paladins 07/16/09, 4:25 PM
Replies: 897
Views: 346,106
Posted By Vinsent
I believe that the problem with retribution dps...

I believe that the problem with retribution dps at the moment is that there is no choice. There is never a point where NOT pushing a button results in a dps gain, because there is no reason ever to...
Forum: Public Discussion 01/07/09, 4:31 AM
Replies: 2,072
Views: 1,158,754
Posted By Vinsent
If GEEs are selling well on your server you can...

If GEEs are selling well on your server you can buy the green ranged weapon from Halaa and DE it. (Limited stock of 3 respawns every hour or so) costs about 2g (as I recall).
Forum: News 12/08/08, 11:21 AM
Replies: 455
Views: 29,606
Posted By Vinsent
Hooray for Child's...

Hooray for Child's Play

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Forum: Paladins 11/06/08, 4:24 PM
Replies: 2,260
Views: 1,846,529
Posted By Vinsent
Im unable to test this, being at work but this is...

Im unable to test this, being at work but this is the rough syntax:

Target the Tank and:

/castsequence reset=60/combat [target=targettarget] Judgment of Wisdom, [target=target] Beacon of Light
Forum: Paladins 10/28/08, 10:06 PM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,131,330
Posted By Vinsent
The issue that I see with JotW in PVP is not...

The issue that I see with JotW in PVP is not sustaining, its recovering, from reports it seems that JotW is doing a fine job of sustaining. Just once tapped out, you have nothing to do.

My...
Forum: Paladins 10/01/08, 5:40 PM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 799,663
Posted By Vinsent
MMO-Champion BlueTracker - 01/10 End of Arena...

MMO-Champion BlueTracker - 01/10 End of Arena Season 4 Coming Soon (http://blue.mmo-champion.com/11/5963200897-0110-end-of-arena-season-4-coming-soon.html)

We’re currently planning to end the...
Forum: Paladins 08/14/08, 11:31 AM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 799,663
Posted By Vinsent
That is a typo, it showed up a few builds ago,...

That is a typo, it showed up a few builds ago, but was confirmed as just a typo.
Forum: Paladins 07/25/08, 1:14 PM
Replies: 2,705
Views: 901,644
Posted By Vinsent
I think the answer is intended (to the how do we...

I think the answer is intended (to the how do we get mana with no int question) is JoW.

If we are stacking spellpower and str (in whatever degrees are needed to give us max threat) then JoW will be...
Forum: Paladins 07/22/08, 5:30 PM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 799,663
Posted By Vinsent
Well lets try to look at the breakdown. A slow...

Well lets try to look at the breakdown.

A slow 1h melee weapon drops -
Wanted by:
Fury Warriors
Prot Warriors
Rogues (all specs) x3
DKs
Enhance Shaman
Hunters (depending on stats) x3
Forum: Public Discussion 04/29/08, 1:23 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 96,903
Posted By Vinsent
BoP and BoS graphic change. BoS cool down change....

BoP and BoS graphic change.
BoS cool down change. (No cooldown to 30sec cooldown)
BoF cool down change
Illumination Nerf 100%->60%

Basically a direct Nerf to the warrior/pally pvp viability.
Forum: Public Discussion 04/23/08, 1:57 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 96,903
Posted By Vinsent
Sounds like the mount enchants might be a...

Sounds like the mount enchants might be a "preview" of inscription, especially if they find a way to apply it to the spell mounts like flight form and summon charger.

Interesting to say the least.
Forum: Player vs. Player 04/17/08, 1:36 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 17,153
Posted By Vinsent
See I don't think I would want a 1 death bg at...

See I don't think I would want a 1 death bg at all.

This is most likely class envy speaking, but I feel like my classes strength in BGs is that I can usually survive and hold off a zerg until help...
Forum: Player vs. Player 04/15/08, 2:41 PM
Replies: 295
Views: 43,962
Posted By Vinsent
The problem then is, then not swinging the...

The problem then is, then not swinging the balance back the other way.

If casters have the ability to always maintain range, they can always beat melee. If a melee class cannot stick to his target ...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/11/08, 5:09 PM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,904,127
Posted By Vinsent
Really the problem with Hybrids as they stand in...

Really the problem with Hybrids as they stand in WoW is partially spec, but partially time.

Say there is a theoretical class that has a instant cast nuke that deals competitive damage say 80% of a...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/10/08, 3:05 PM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,904,127
Posted By Vinsent
Part of the problem is that you can see how...

Part of the problem is that you can see how Blizzard broke this all down into teams as well.

There was a team working on the raid dungeons, possibly with a brief overview of what the outdoor quests...
Forum: Player vs. Player 03/14/08, 3:42 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 17,153
Posted By Vinsent
Just a though, is there a reason why a premade...

Just a though, is there a reason why a premade should be able to multiqueue? I understand for the individual. They want to play whatever comes up. But a premade really should be set up to play one...
Forum: Paladins 03/12/08, 7:25 PM
Replies: 2,705
Views: 901,644
Posted By Vinsent
In terms of solo tanking kara, Free action...

In terms of solo tanking kara, Free action potions prevent the ice tomb, those and and high dps gets me though the ushers with no issues.
Forum: Player vs. Player 03/05/08, 1:25 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 17,153
Posted By Vinsent
The sad thing about bgs is that it would only...

The sad thing about bgs is that it would only take a few things to change them so much for the better.

1) Disable the scoreboard till the end of the game. There is zero reason I can see to check the...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 01/31/08, 4:27 PM
Replies: 5,688
Views: 1,066,892
Posted By Vinsent
Not possible, if it was we would have a new...

Not possible, if it was we would have a new decursive or emergency monitor.
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 01/30/08, 5:43 PM
Replies: 5,688
Views: 1,066,892
Posted By Vinsent
I'm not sure about penetration, but the other...

I'm not sure about penetration, but the other stats can be shown in tank points (available from the WAU) and its just in the character panel.



I use power auras (available from curse) to do this,...
Forum: Player vs. Player 01/16/08, 4:20 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 31,842
Posted By Vinsent
I'm surprised honestly that there are not recipes...

I'm surprised honestly that there are not recipes that use bg marks. I know I have a ton rotting in my bank, let us do something with them, craft gear, buy honor or rep.

Also that being said why...
Forum: Paladins 01/15/08, 8:17 PM
Replies: 2,705
Views: 901,644
Posted By Vinsent
BoScant is before armor, and its every hit. Just...

BoScant is before armor, and its every hit.

Just an stupid example:

So mob hits for 100, 50% dr from armor.
no BoSant = 50 damage each hit.
BoScant = 100 - 82(I think its 83, I forget now) =18 *50%...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 01/09/08, 7:55 PM
Replies: 5,688
Views: 1,066,892
Posted By Vinsent
I have EBB configured to do exactly that. Create...

I have EBB configured to do exactly that.

Create a new buff set, blacklist everything but the buffs you want. (I have it set to just track buffs between 1-30 seconds).

If you are not using time to...
Forum: Player vs. Player 01/08/08, 2:45 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,226
Posted By Vinsent
The point is that you don't have to kill the...

The point is that you don't have to kill the druid, you just deal 10k damage and they drop the flag. Its a timer, but not as obvious as a strait 00:10 till you drop the flag. It means that teams...
Forum: Player vs. Player 01/07/08, 6:33 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,226
Posted By Vinsent
Right, that is true, but aren't flag carriers...

Right, that is true, but aren't flag carriers already trying to avoid getting hit? I don't see how that changes anything.
Forum: Player vs. Player 01/07/08, 4:46 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,226
Posted By Vinsent
It seems the answer might be making it easier to...

It seems the answer might be making it easier to take the flag back, currently the only way to get the flag back is to kill the carrier, which is hard if they have all 9 defending him in his gy.

So...
Forum: Class Mechanics 11/07/07, 2:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,487
Posted By Vinsent
I was under the impression that weapon or gear...

I was under the impression that weapon or gear swaps incurred a global cool down on everything. (at least this is how it works for me on live) I don't think the stop casting change changes this at...
Forum: Paladins 10/31/07, 1:43 PM
Replies: 2,705
Views: 901,644
Posted By Vinsent
Ret aura is pretty huge for threat, but it really...

Ret aura is pretty huge for threat, but it really depends on multiple factors which to run, the most obvious being that if you have a holy paladin in your group they most likely have 5/5 devo so you...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/30/07, 1:29 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 17,025
Posted By Vinsent
I think the snapshot idea is pretty damn good,...

I think the snapshot idea is pretty damn good, lets use CoT as a base. Say you could go to CoT and then talk to a NPC, the NPC has the standard vendor menu, in that menu there are masks.

Putting...
Forum: Paladins 10/23/07, 12:28 AM
Replies: 2,705
Views: 901,644
Posted By Vinsent
Holy Wrath 19.05% Avenger's Shield (per target)...

Holy Wrath 19.05%
Avenger's Shield (per target) 13.57%

From wowwiki - which while not the more reliable source has the other coefficients right so I'm guessing these are correct as well.
Forum: Public Discussion 10/18/07, 6:33 PM
Replies: 484
Views: 55,080
Posted By Vinsent
Here's the thing for me though, each server is...

Here's the thing for me though, each server is different. Even ignoring the pvp / pve split. If you play on a server that has a lot of low levels running instances and things, its easier to level. ...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/12/07, 5:44 AM
Replies: 1,251
Views: 235,822
Posted By Vinsent
The badge rewards seem like, to me anyway, as the...

The badge rewards seem like, to me anyway, as the pve equivalent to arena epics.

You put in your time (farming say heroic mech for 2 weeks) you get an t5ish reward, grats!

-OR-

You put in...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/27/07, 3:01 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 16,167
Posted By Vinsent
I'm baffled by some of the suggestions in this...

I'm baffled by some of the suggestions in this thread.

If you make 1 million choices for your character there will still be cookie cutter specs, gear and talent set ups. Making them perminate just...
Forum: Player vs. Player 07/12/07, 1:40 PM
Replies: 1,483
Views: 645,759
Posted By Vinsent
I'm prot speced so arena play is mostly just me...

I'm prot speced so arena play is mostly just me messing around for points.

But it is surprisingly affective to drop a consecrate that ticks for 180-220 in the middle of a melee, forcing opponents to...
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/03/07, 3:40 PM
Replies: 2,114
Views: 256,289
Posted By Vinsent
I think what he is trying to say is that if you...

I think what he is trying to say is that if you have 1 guy who hits you for 500, and you reflect back 24, and you have 5 guys that hit you for 100 each you reflect back 119 damage in total, ret aura...
Forum: Class Mechanics 06/27/07, 1:49 PM
Replies: 2,114
Views: 256,289
Posted By Vinsent
Thats exactly the macro I have, works great as a...

Thats exactly the macro I have, works great as a fear break or debuff removal as well.
Forum: Public Discussion 06/12/07, 2:07 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,260
Posted By Vinsent
I tend to agree with Kalman on this, overall, the...

I tend to agree with Kalman on this, overall, the trinity is inherent in the current game design. Until we get away from a hp model of things, there will be classes that control who gets hit,...
Forum: Class Mechanics 05/04/07, 8:32 PM
Replies: 2,114
Views: 256,289
Posted By Vinsent
We only have more TPS if we are not wearing our...

We only have more TPS if we are not wearing our stupid full mitigation suit that we have to wear to avoid CB's

To quote myself:

Zero SD = 528 TPS
311 (CB + Spell Dam Enchant + JoC) SD = 809 TPS
500...
Forum: Class Mechanics 04/30/07, 7:42 PM
Replies: 2,114
Views: 256,289
Posted By Vinsent
The question I have is what is a warrior and a...

The question I have is what is a warrior and a bears max TPS?

It has come up alot in threads that I have been reading that a potential paladin nitch in tanking would be a situation where dps classes...
Forum: Class Mechanics 04/24/07, 5:16 PM
Replies: 2,114
Views: 256,289
Posted By Vinsent
It really isnt depending on time to gear...

It really isnt depending on time to gear appropirately.

If it takes 15 days to get gear needed for your end game spec and 5 days to level to 70, (arbitray numbers.)

So you level a paladin, and gear...
Forum: Player vs. Player 04/24/07, 2:06 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 9,598
Posted By Vinsent
It boils down to that the main counter for PvP...

It boils down to that the main counter for PvP paladin healers is spell intterupts, and Blizzard has nerfed the one hard counter we had for it to a soft counter. Its still good, and believe me I...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/23/07, 2:26 PM
Replies: 1,036
Views: 138,916
Posted By Vinsent
Whats really funny to me is you know who would...

Whats really funny to me is you know who would love to be in that last spot. A ret paladin.

Not much to add besides that, perhaps there should be some more synergy between the end ret tree and...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/18/07, 1:52 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 438,811
Posted By Vinsent
Problem is partially player percepetion, the 2%...

Problem is partially player percepetion, the 2% buff is good, but its rolled in with all the other damage so its hard to see.

If SCT reported 1000 point cirt (+20 for improved scnaity aura) or some...
Forum: Class Mechanics 04/16/07, 5:23 PM
Replies: 2,114
Views: 256,289
Posted By Vinsent
What confuses me is why nerf SA in this way,...

What confuses me is why nerf SA in this way, wouldnt it have been more elegant to simply prvent SPriest healing from overhealing? Its not like any class but us cares about overhealing and then it...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/16/07, 1:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,982
Posted By Vinsent
http://elitistjerks.com/showthread.php?t=10440 Al...

http://elitistjerks.com/showthread.php?t=10440

Allready being discussed extensively.
Forum: Class Mechanics 04/13/07, 7:15 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,365
Posted By Vinsent
Check that parse and see how much overhealing you...

Check that parse and see how much overhealing you recieved if you have it?

I usually sit at about 30% overhealing recieved if tanking and nearly 50% if Im healing in a Spriest group, thats a ton of...
Forum: Class Mechanics 04/13/07, 3:18 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,365
Posted By Vinsent
Question about the "new" SA for anyone that has...

Question about the "new" SA for anyone that has access to the PTR. (figured this was as good a place as any to ask this.)

Obivously full overhealing is ignored, as per the notes but how are pairtail...
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