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Forum: Class Mechanics 03/20/07, 12:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,548
Posted By Lokoki
That's my question. Primal Tenacity gives 15%...

That's my question. Primal Tenacity gives 15% fear resistance. If Predatory Instincts also gives 15% fear resistance, this could explain why I was seeing resist rates so high. It could have also...
Forum: Class Mechanics 03/20/07, 11:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,548
Posted By Lokoki
I did. Does Nightbane's fear emulate a Psychic...

I did. Does Nightbane's fear emulate a Psychic Scream or an Intimidating Shout?
Forum: Class Mechanics 03/20/07, 11:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,548
Posted By Lokoki
Feral druid fear resistance

I apologize if this has been discussed in another thread. I've searched but I can't find anything specifically on this subject. My question is, does Predatory Instincts help you resist AE...
Forum: Class Mechanics 03/12/07, 9:13 AM
Replies: 833
Views: 141,971
Posted By Lokoki
I have some crafted leather and cloth armor,...

I have some crafted leather and cloth armor, along with the Karazhan AR trinket. I get my arcane resistance up to around 300 and the mobs don't do much damage to me, at all. The tough part is that...
Forum: Class Mechanics 03/02/07, 12:13 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 17,368
Posted By Lokoki
ilevel85 blues? Maybe ilevel100+ blues, but not...

ilevel85 blues? Maybe ilevel100+ blues, but not ilevel 85. Let's not exaggerate. The green quest rewards need to be nerfed. The problem is itemization. Why are those warrior bracers getting...
Forum: Class Mechanics 03/02/07, 11:57 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,671
Posted By Lokoki
I thought I heard that when the glancing blow...

I thought I heard that when the glancing blow effect was removed, Blizzard made it so that +1 weapon skill reduced a mob's chance to block/parry/dodge by 0.04%, and increased your chance to hit/crit...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/27/07, 11:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,391
Posted By Lokoki
We have run into that issue, somewhat. It hasn't...

We have run into that issue, somewhat. It hasn't hampered progression, though. We had one warrior show up to tank Midnight wearing mostly tier 2 (I was tanking Attumen). He kept dying, so we had...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/27/07, 11:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,391
Posted By Lokoki
My guild is in a very similar situation to yours....

My guild is in a very similar situation to yours. We divide the guild up into two groups as we don't have enough people to reliably fill 3 raids, without gimping ourselves. When the weeks starts...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/24/07, 2:00 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 40,632
Posted By Lokoki
Your fatal assumption is that bear tanking gear...

Your fatal assumption is that bear tanking gear will improve. Currently, quest, rep, and 5-man gear is better than any 10 or 25 man raid gear you can get, for tanking. This follows the pattern of...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/24/07, 1:53 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 40,632
Posted By Lokoki
Well, if I were a rogue, I'd be more worried...

Well, if I were a rogue, I'd be more worried about getting a damage buff, to match mages, than trying to kick a class when it's down.

With unleashed rage, fully buffed, I have over 3700 AP for the...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/24/07, 1:48 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 40,632
Posted By Lokoki
Shield bash? Pummel? Revenge (when talented)? ...

Shield bash? Pummel? Revenge (when talented)? It seems you're forgetting (I can only assume deliberately) some abilities warriors have when tanking casters. Add to that, fear immunity if you're...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/24/07, 1:32 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 40,632
Posted By Lokoki
Is your feral druid in bear form, swiping? ...

Is your feral druid in bear form, swiping? Qualify, please. I have run with several rogues. And unless they are performing some other utility (like interrupts), they still outdamage feral druids,...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/24/07, 1:29 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 40,632
Posted By Lokoki
You know nothing about druid tanking, if you...

You know nothing about druid tanking, if you believe this is the case. Druid tanking white damage is very close to 0%. Maul is spammed constantly.

However, I don't think it will be a 30% threat...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/24/07, 1:18 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 40,632
Posted By Lokoki
Wrong. Try tanking a caster, as a druid, and get...

Wrong. Try tanking a caster, as a druid, and get back to me.

I do agree that damage needed to be nerfed. I'll adapt and my threat will be fine. The health? It's miniscule in the grand scheme. ...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/24/07, 1:13 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 40,632
Posted By Lokoki
I apologize if this has been addressed. I...

I apologize if this has been addressed. I haven't read through the entire thread, yet. I just wanted to dispel this load of bunk. The reason a feral is outDPSing a rogue is because the rogue is...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/16/07, 2:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,092
Posted By Lokoki
Don't come to Shadowmoon Valley. I like the fact...

Don't come to Shadowmoon Valley. I like the fact that it's not nearly as camped as Nagrand!

P.S. The air elementals have around 2k less health, do less damage, and have a slightly lower drop rate...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/07/07, 12:35 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 36,116
Posted By Lokoki
I run with a protection warrior, quite a bit. I...

I run with a protection warrior, quite a bit. I find that we work pretty well together. In Karazhan, he usually MTs. I offtank due to the fact that it often gives me opportunties to battle...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/06/07, 10:22 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 240,120
Posted By Lokoki
My group (Prot tank, feral druid (me),...

My group (Prot tank, feral druid (me), enhancement shaman, holy priest, mage) cleared Underbog a couple nights ago. On that 3 elemental pull, the shambler doesn't hit that hard (around 1k), he's a...
Forum: Class Mechanics 02/02/07, 6:24 PM
Replies: 1,408
Views: 255,266
Posted By Lokoki
700+ health is not going to make or break you...

700+ health is not going to make or break you (not when you have over 15,000 health, total), but 3000+ armor just might. If you're tanking a boss with primarily physical damage, you have to go with...
Forum: Class Mechanics 02/02/07, 4:19 PM
Replies: 1,408
Views: 255,266
Posted By Lokoki
I can hit over 27k armor with 21% dodge (close to...

I can hit over 27k armor with 21% dodge (close to 30% while raid buffed), right now. I'm going to drop some armor in favor of agility (and defense where agility isn't available). At 27k,...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/02/07, 11:53 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 240,120
Posted By Lokoki
To this point, I have shyed away from running...

To this point, I have shyed away from running heroics because the risk vs reward is too great. I'm sure I'll run a few of the smaller ones, like Rampart and Slave Pens, soon. But at the moment, I...
Forum: Public Discussion 01/16/07, 12:57 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 40,359
Posted By Lokoki
I picked up my copy at Wal-Mart, as well. Hooray...

I picked up my copy at Wal-Mart, as well. Hooray for retail giants!
Forum: Public Discussion 01/02/07, 12:06 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 26,989
Posted By Lokoki
Character aesthetics are certainly a factor, but...

Character aesthetics are certainly a factor, but in my opinion, city aesthetics are just as important. Orgrimmar is just plain ugly. I hate the place. Undercity isn't much better. I do like...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/22/06, 3:12 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 40,359
Posted By Lokoki
Not possible? It's entirely possible. We're not...

Not possible? It's entirely possible. We're not talking about shipping 7.5 million automobiles, or even 7.5 million television sets.


How much did Blizzard charge per month for Diablo and Warcraft...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/22/06, 2:50 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 40,359
Posted By Lokoki
How do you know there will be a shortage...

How do you know there will be a shortage everywhere? I am almost 100% sure there will be no shortages, at least in the US. It makes no sense for there to be shortages. The game is based on a...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/22/06, 1:07 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 40,359
Posted By Lokoki
Blizzard may not have shared that they have...

Blizzard may not have shared that they have 11,214 account holders in Dade County, Florida. But I would be surprised if Blizzard didn't give retailers hints as to where ship their units. That may...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/22/06, 11:56 AM
Replies: 331
Views: 40,359
Posted By Lokoki
Comparing TBC software to a console system is...

Comparing TBC software to a console system is comparing apples and oranges. The physical box you're purchasing cost pennies to produce, compared to hundreds of dollars for the consoles. Add to...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 12/06/06, 11:53 AM
Replies: 1,267
Views: 148,041
Posted By Lokoki
For those who asked about chatbox mods, check out...

For those who asked about chatbox mods, check out Prat (it's an Ace mod). I started using it last night. I can't believe I didn't use it, before. It's great.
Forum: Public Discussion 11/30/06, 2:34 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,581
Posted By Lokoki
HoTs are not the way of the future. Even if you...

HoTs are not the way of the future. Even if you have 10 healers stacking HoTs for 600/tick, that's only 2000 HPS on a player. You're not going to be bringing 10 druids and priests on raids, much...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/30/06, 1:43 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 9,442
Posted By Lokoki
I don't know anything about Ascent's system. If...

I don't know anything about Ascent's system. If it's a set-pricing system, I fear it probably has a rule book that rivals the US tax code.
Forum: Public Discussion 11/30/06, 1:34 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 9,442
Posted By Lokoki
Yeah, and then this idea goes down to the drain...

Yeah, and then this idea goes down to the drain in AQ40 and Naxx.[/quote]
Actually, it's more difficult to collude to lower prices with a token system. Rogues share set drops with warriors, so...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/30/06, 1:33 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 9,442
Posted By Lokoki
One of the big problems with set-price systems is...

One of the big problems with set-price systems is that they don't take economics into account. Ash'kandi was the best 2-hander a year ago. But now, it's far more likely to be sharded because...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/13/06, 10:54 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,002
Posted By Lokoki
IIRC, the It's good to be the King buff from Dire...

IIRC, the It's good to be the King buff from Dire Maul drops when you zone out, as well.
Forum: Public Discussion 09/27/06, 10:24 AM
Replies: 2,147
Views: 189,168
Posted By Lokoki
I LOVE the new spirit talent. It effectively...

I LOVE the new spirit talent. It effectively buffs druid regen from spirit/5 to a more priest-like spirit/4.35.
Forum: Public Discussion 09/19/06, 11:21 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,339
Posted By Lokoki
This is 100% correct. I run into the exact same...

This is 100% correct. I run into the exact same issue, on Anub.
Forum: Public Discussion 09/15/06, 10:29 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 16,260
Posted By Lokoki
Considering the scope of all of this, do you...

Considering the scope of all of this, do you think Blizzard is spending time/resources trying to track down those responsible? If this received enough bad press, it could give them a black eye. ...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/14/06, 5:50 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 69,115
Posted By Lokoki
I personally think it's great for dealing with...

I personally think it's great for dealing with people who take breaks and for bringing in new people, especially if you don't use a zero-sum system. "What have you done for me lately?" is very...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/14/06, 3:32 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 69,115
Posted By Lokoki
Reading through some of this thread, I noticed...

Reading through some of this thread, I noticed you guys mention that you (Elitist Jerks) use a hard cap for DKP. Have you considered using a soft cap? For example, you could consider only the last...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/14/06, 12:02 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 66,880
Posted By Lokoki
Unless Blizzard rebalances all the pre-expansion...

Unless Blizzard rebalances all the pre-expansion content (which we all know won't happen), tier 1 warrior gear will not suddenly become worse than tier 1 mage gear.
Forum: Public Discussion 09/12/06, 3:17 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 14,588
Posted By Lokoki
I really hope my guild doesn't go down the 2...

I really hope my guild doesn't go down the 2 seperate raid group path. I see a mountain of drama in our future, if that's the case. Guilds have enough drama as it is.

No matter how equal you try...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/06/06, 8:36 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 15,052
Posted By Lokoki
You'd deserve whatever physical violence would...

You'd deserve whatever physical violence would ensue, obviously.[/quote]
Haha, why? I said commercial, not residential.
Forum: Public Discussion 09/06/06, 7:47 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 15,052
Posted By Lokoki
I wonder how my boss would react if I told him...

I wonder how my boss would react if I told him that I have the most DKP in my guild, and I'll win the next Widow's Embrace that drops. ;)

P.S. I'm a commercial real estate appraiser.
Forum: Public Discussion 09/06/06, 7:24 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 10,355
Posted By Lokoki
Coupled with reduced raid sizes, it should be...

Coupled with reduced raid sizes, it should be much better.
Forum: Public Discussion 09/06/06, 6:50 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 10,355
Posted By Lokoki
Whollistic perspective though. That hemo rogue...

Whollistic perspective though. That hemo rogue has the opportunity to use eviscerate instead. Not sure what the dps is like on the new eviscerate rank, but hypothetically let's say it's 80dps. That...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/06/06, 6:43 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 10,355
Posted By Lokoki
Rip was also improved, and can now hit in the low...

Rip was also improved, and can now hit in the low 100s.
Forum: Public Discussion 09/06/06, 6:41 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 10,355
Posted By Lokoki
Uhh, Rupture/Rip is more than 90-100 DPS (since...

Uhh, Rupture/Rip is more than 90-100 DPS (since 1.12). It's stronger than any warlock DoT, currently. Btw, I'm a resto druid, so I'm not saying this because I want to use a finisher. ;)

Deep...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/06/06, 5:56 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 15,052
Posted By Lokoki
As much as I play WoW, the idea of telling...

As much as I play WoW, the idea of telling someone that doesn't play the game that my guild killed Kel'Thuzad makes me laugh. But I'd have no problem telling them about a flag football game I played...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/06/06, 5:51 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 10,355
Posted By Lokoki
A couple you forgot (or intentionally left off?)...

A couple you forgot (or intentionally left off?) are rupture/rip. Those two dots were buffed in 1.12.

Deep wounds is one debuff I wish all warriors would avoid.
Forum: Public Discussion 09/06/06, 5:27 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 15,052
Posted By Lokoki
If you're misunderstood, it's your own fault. ...

If you're misunderstood, it's your own fault. You've been confrontational in this thread. Perhaps it's to prove a point?
Forum: Public Discussion 09/06/06, 4:33 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 15,052
Posted By Lokoki
You're trying to make a broad statement when the...

You're trying to make a broad statement when the answer is, it varies from person to person. A surgeon would definitely benefit from enhanced hand-eye coordination. A graphic designer may benefit...
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