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Forum: Warriors 02/15/09, 12:04 PM

Replies: 921 Finalizing the Prot Warrior design Views: 688,914 Posted By Rustik I DID include defensive stance. You're comparing... I DID include defensive stance. You're comparing Jayde raid buffed to the DK with just a paw buff. You added about 4k to Jayde for raid buffs. Add about 4k to the DK, and he easily matches that 32.9k...

Forum: Warriors 02/14/09, 8:10 AM

Replies: 921 Finalizing the Prot Warrior design Views: 688,914 Posted By Rustik I asked our resident DK tank about what his... I asked our resident DK tank about what his avoidance is last night, and he's around 70% with raid buffs. I'm in the low 50s, also raid buffed. Assuming a 70%-55% comparison: Sure, the DK only has...

Forum: Warriors 02/13/09, 5:28 PM

Replies: 921 Finalizing the Prot Warrior design Views: 688,914 Posted By Rustik I'm with Satrina. As long as Block value is a... I'm with Satrina. As long as Block value is a flat value, balancing it around the various levels of content is going to be impossible, unless they start making all raid bosses hit for the same amount...

Forum: Warriors 02/07/09, 3:47 PM

Replies: 921 Finalizing the Prot Warrior design Views: 688,914 Posted By Rustik A point I forgot about. I've been gathering up... A point I forgot about. I've been gathering up Shield rating gear, for experimental purposes. From the looks of it, I'm going to sacrifice a LOT just to get say 30% block and 1300 Block value( with...

Forum: Warriors 02/07/09, 11:31 AM

Replies: 65 Warrior changes in 3.1: Buffs or nerfs? Views: 45,999 Posted By Rustik Hmmm, but they made no mention of WHEN they... Hmmm, but they made no mention of WHEN they calculate ArPen after 3.1. If it still applies AFTER the sunder, and sunder brings the boss armor to the same level (9155), then it remains unchanged. ...

Forum: Warriors 02/07/09, 9:47 AM

Replies: 65 Warrior changes in 3.1: Buffs or nerfs? Views: 45,999 Posted By Rustik I'm confused. Armor penetration reduces armor by... I'm confused. Armor penetration reduces armor by a percentage, giving you a higher DPS % increase on a more heavily armored boss. How is universally reducing the boss armor values going to make it...

Forum: Warriors 02/07/09, 8:58 AM

Replies: 921 Finalizing the Prot Warrior design Views: 688,914 Posted By Rustik 1) Devastate scales poorly. Liar mentioned it... 1) Devastate scales poorly. Liar mentioned it early on. The biggest problem I see with Devastate is damn near half of it's damage comes from the +505 damage due to sunders. Couldn't they change it to...

Forum: Warriors 09/25/08, 6:42 PM

Replies: 3,508 WotLK talent Preview/Discussion Views: 677,191 Posted By Rustik That's not how it works, you added an extra 100%.... That's not how it works, you added an extra 100%. It simply adds 100% of your -unmodified- block value on top of your block, be it crit or non-crit. A crit block doubles your -modified- block value....

Forum: Warriors 09/25/08, 2:09 AM

Replies: 3,508 WotLK talent Preview/Discussion Views: 677,191 Posted By Rustik I've been following the thread a while, but I... I've been following the thread a while, but I don't recall anyone testing how shield block and critical block interact yet. If I missed it feel free to ignore this: Shield Block doubles your base...

Forum: Public Discussion 09/21/08, 8:57 PM

Replies: 595 Combat Ratings at level 85 (Cataclysm) Views: 1,352,922 Posted By Rustik If this is true, wouldn't we still have to figure... If this is true, wouldn't we still have to figure out where miss falls in this calculation? If it calculates it in a specific order, then miss would be first/second/third also. Whitetooth pointed...

Forum: Warriors 09/21/08, 12:08 PM

Replies: 3,508 WotLK talent Preview/Discussion Views: 677,191 Posted By Rustik For the Avoidance discussion, it's currently the... For the Avoidance discussion, it's currently the topic of choice over at the "Combat Ratings at 80" thread. It's just starting though, so I'm keeping an eye on it for future reference. On an...

Forum: Public Discussion 09/21/08, 11:52 AM

Replies: 595 Combat Ratings at level 85 (Cataclysm) Views: 1,352,922 Posted By Rustik I did a really quick number crunch with spoons... I did a really quick number crunch with spoons data, calculating your length of survival for 300, 325, 350, 375, and 400 defense. I assumed a 10,000 hitpoint pool, and incoming damage of 100 dps. ...

Forum: Paladins 09/20/08, 10:14 AM

Replies: 7,310 Retribution DPS Theorycraft Views: 2,131,604 Posted By Rustik I'm still hearing reports of pallies annihilating... I'm still hearing reports of pallies annihilating people in the span of a HoJ. It seems our burst damage is a bit too high, but so far they haven't really done much to address that, except nerf...

Forum: Paladins 09/17/08, 5:35 PM

Replies: 7,310 Retribution DPS Theorycraft Views: 2,131,604 Posted By Rustik Oops, I misread the above posts. Wasn't thinking... Oops, I misread the above posts. Wasn't thinking when I read shadow labs. Wasn't sure if they were posting from beta at higher than 70, either.

Forum: Warriors 09/17/08, 5:27 PM

Replies: 3,508 WotLK talent Preview/Discussion Views: 677,191 Posted By Rustik On the topic of Vigilance, I was curious to see... On the topic of Vigilance, I was curious to see how much of an effect a 10% leech would be. If a ranged dps(x) needs to do 130% of the tank's(t) threat, then how much threat can the dpser actually...

Forum: Paladins 09/17/08, 5:09 PM

Replies: 7,310 Retribution DPS Theorycraft Views: 2,131,604 Posted By Rustik The healing potential might be a whee bit high,... The healing potential might be a whee bit high, yes, but that massive 3500 heal every 10 seconds is going to go away a LOT faster against something your level. Try soloing Shattered halls and tell...

Forum: Paladins 09/15/08, 5:21 PM

Replies: 7,310 Retribution DPS Theorycraft Views: 2,131,604 Posted By Rustik SO far it's looking like Any kind of FCFS... SO far it's looking like Any kind of FCFS rotation is going to beat any strict rotation. SO far the FCFS rotations have been very similar. I also noticed a goofy bit where it might be better to...

Forum: Paladins 09/13/08, 9:44 AM

Replies: 7,310 Retribution DPS Theorycraft Views: 2,131,604 Posted By Rustik That's exactly the point I was trying to make,... That's exactly the point I was trying to make, apologies I wasn't clear enough. Just as Dark Necross just pointed out, CS loses a larger chunk if you push it back instead of pushing back DS. Every...

Forum: Paladins 09/13/08, 12:04 AM

Replies: 7,310 Retribution DPS Theorycraft Views: 2,131,604 Posted By Rustik Which only adds a another variable to the... Which only adds a another variable to the priorities. If you wanted to optimize your rotation for Consecrate, Exorcism, Hammer of Wrath, CS, DS, and Judgement, you would be using 6 different...

Forum: Paladins 09/12/08, 11:46 PM

Replies: 7,310 Retribution DPS Theorycraft Views: 2,131,604 Posted By Rustik The question isn't how the DPS of the ability is... The question isn't how the DPS of the ability is RIGHT NOW, the question is how does it affect your cooldowns later on. The damage per swing is moot. If you consistantly delay CS 1.5 seconds, it's a...

Forum: Paladins 09/12/08, 6:49 PM

Replies: 7,310 Retribution DPS Theorycraft Views: 2,131,604 Posted By Rustik I tend to use this in my math, but I might be a... I tend to use this in my math, but I might be a bit biased :P Crusader strike = 6.143 seconds Judgment = 8.600 Seconds Divine Storm = 10.75 Seconds 43 second rotation. First Come, First Serve,...

Forum: Warriors 09/11/08, 7:18 PM

Replies: 3,508 WotLK talent Preview/Discussion Views: 677,191 Posted By Rustik On the topic of improved SPell reflect: I read it... On the topic of improved SPell reflect: I read it as a grounding totem effect that had a reflect, not as "Everyone in your party reflects one spell".

Forum: Warriors 09/10/08, 5:55 PM

Replies: 3,508 WotLK talent Preview/Discussion Views: 677,191 Posted By Rustik I am not in beta. All the numbers I use for my... I am not in beta. All the numbers I use for my theorycrafting in anticipation of the beta are from either these forums, Wowhead, blue posts, mmo-champion, or wotlkwiki. Thank you whoever it was that...

Forum: Warriors 09/09/08, 6:17 PM

Replies: 3,508 WotLK talent Preview/Discussion Views: 677,191 Posted By Rustik I've got some edits in there. It was rushed, as I... I've got some edits in there. It was rushed, as I am on my way to a raid. My apologies for the sloppiness. I arrived at that 3.57: 100/14 = 7.14% of your AP becomes DPS Half that is 3.57. As the...

Forum: Warriors 09/09/08, 5:58 PM

Replies: 3,508 WotLK talent Preview/Discussion Views: 677,191 Posted By Rustik We still haven't confirmed if Improved T-clap... We still haven't confirmed if Improved T-clap increases the AP contribution, so I will leave it out for now. T-clap gains 12% of your AP. Devastate gains 3.57% of your AP contributions. Even...

Forum: Paladins 09/09/08, 5:45 PM

Replies: 5,793 WotLK talent trees/abilities discussion Views: 799,792 Posted By Rustik DarkNecross: ONe minor nitpick: There will be 5... DarkNecross: ONe minor nitpick: There will be 5 seal casts, not 4(0 min, 2 min, 4 min, 6 min, 8 min). It still doesn't change the end result much. We're still in the positive. Selenia: In a 25 man...

Forum: Warriors 09/07/08, 12:30 AM

Replies: 3,508 WotLK talent Preview/Discussion Views: 677,191 Posted By Rustik I was some time ago, but I seem to recall One of... I was some time ago, but I seem to recall One of the Blues stating that yes, they'd be reitemizing things, and it would probably result in the need to retune existing raid content. It's buried in...

Forum: Warlocks 09/06/08, 11:50 PM

Replies: 4,153 WotLK Talent Preview / Discussion Views: 875,946 Posted By Rustik You can actually manage 100% uptime of all the... You can actually manage 100% uptime of all the dots without collision, but there end up being gaps where your filler either gets in the way or you have to pause for .5-1 second. That is assuming...

Forum: Paladins 09/04/08, 6:26 AM

Replies: 7,310 Retribution DPS Theorycraft Views: 2,131,604 Posted By Rustik I disagree. You're talking about making the... I disagree. You're talking about making the class ez-mode. Vanilla wow hunters were like that. All you did was point and shoot. My BM hunter now is like that. He effectively has infinite resources...

Forum: Paladins 09/04/08, 6:13 AM

Replies: 5,793 WotLK talent trees/abilities discussion Views: 799,792 Posted By Rustik My apologies, I had only skimmed the most recent... My apologies, I had only skimmed the most recent postings. I missed the part where he had intended the effect lessens as the chance increases. Although, this doesn't really sound like a bad idea,...

Forum: Paladins 09/04/08, 6:07 AM

Replies: 7,310 Retribution DPS Theorycraft Views: 2,131,604 Posted By Rustik I had not intended to imply that DS was useless... I had not intended to imply that DS was useless or to be neglected entirely. Our damage has still increased, due to better judgement scaling, and the additional talents. I was simply pointing out...

Forum: Paladins 09/04/08, 4:50 AM

Replies: 7,310 Retribution DPS Theorycraft Views: 2,131,604 Posted By Rustik It was speculated originally that our 51 point... It was speculated originally that our 51 point talent would be "Avatar." OH well, maybe the 61 pointer? Fiola: I had forgotten to include base intellect. I was using base mana for both numbers. ...

Forum: Paladins 09/04/08, 4:27 AM

Replies: 5,793 WotLK talent trees/abilities discussion Views: 799,792 Posted By Rustik It's entirely possible that: A) It was a typo... It's entirely possible that: A) It was a typo and he put it in backwards B) THree options. Stating simply that it could be 25 per point, or 50 per point, or 75 per point, or the percentage remains...

Forum: Paladins 09/03/08, 5:51 PM

Replies: 7,310 Retribution DPS Theorycraft Views: 2,131,604 Posted By Rustik Kigale: That seems to be changing our mechanic... Kigale: That seems to be changing our mechanic unnecessarily. I'm with Avitus and Toast. As long as the mana regen from your standard DPS cycle is reasonable in some way, It will still force you...

Forum: Paladins 09/01/08, 6:49 AM

Replies: 7,310 Retribution DPS Theorycraft Views: 2,131,604 Posted By Rustik I'd picked 25% for simplicity without really... I'd picked 25% for simplicity without really considering how much of a difference it would have made. Guess that's what I get. Not sure what level of gear at 80 would get you 4200 AP, or whether it...

Forum: Paladins 08/31/08, 10:46 PM

Replies: 7,310 Retribution DPS Theorycraft Views: 2,131,604 Posted By Rustik Avitus is a human paladin, and therefor does not... Avitus is a human paladin, and therefor does not seal twist. In fact, he'd have been using Seal of COmmand, which should do less than SoB. I think it's because I don't have any haste in there....

Forum: Paladins 08/31/08, 9:58 PM

Replies: 7,310 Retribution DPS Theorycraft Views: 2,131,604 Posted By Rustik So I was thinking about it, and got curious. HOw... So I was thinking about it, and got curious. HOw much dps DO we lose when we drop a DPS seal for another? I was bored, and couldn't sleep, so I ran the numbers. 4200 AP = +300.0 DPS 25.00% crit...

Forum: Paladins 08/31/08, 12:56 PM

Replies: 7,310 Retribution DPS Theorycraft Views: 2,131,604 Posted By Rustik Come to think of it... Aspect of the viper scales... Come to think of it... Aspect of the viper scales to damage. Why not just do something similar for JoW and SoW. You're right, JoW was nerfed because of very very fast attackers. Why not make it DPS...

Forum: Warriors 08/31/08, 12:51 PM

Replies: 3,508 WotLK talent Preview/Discussion Views: 677,191 Posted By Rustik From what I remember earlier in the post,... From what I remember earlier in the post, currently Slam still resets the timer, but the instant slams from bloodsurge do not.

Forum: Paladins 08/31/08, 12:47 PM

Replies: 7,310 Retribution DPS Theorycraft Views: 2,131,604 Posted By Rustik I actually like the free for all. It just seemed... I actually like the free for all. It just seemed you were comparing the two buffs together. As for The SoW thing, I got curious. I just did some very basic number crunching. Let's assume that they...

Forum: Paladins 08/31/08, 12:25 PM

Replies: 7,310 Retribution DPS Theorycraft Views: 2,131,604 Posted By Rustik 1) Fury warriors give 5% raidwide Melee and... 1) Fury warriors give 5% raidwide Melee and Ranged crit. Heart of the Crusader gives 3% raidwide everything crit. It's understandable it's 2% less. 2) What I had meant by that statement is 111...

Forum: Paladins 08/31/08, 12:50 AM

Replies: 5,793 WotLK talent trees/abilities discussion Views: 799,792 Posted By Rustik I'm not really concerned with farming. I learned... I'm not really concerned with farming. I learned on live that things work out really well to just hop a BG for some biscuits then go All Holy Fury on stuff while farming and just eat...

Forum: Paladins 08/31/08, 12:47 AM

Replies: 7,310 Retribution DPS Theorycraft Views: 2,131,604 Posted By Rustik I posted this in the General WotLK Pallty forum... I posted this in the General WotLK Pallty forum too, but I'll post it here, since it's the ret thread. Benediction, in its current form, is utterly useless. Judgements are already very cheap, and we...

Forum: Paladins 08/31/08, 12:36 AM

Replies: 5,793 WotLK talent trees/abilities discussion Views: 799,792 Posted By Rustik Couldn't they give us Mana return with... Couldn't they give us Mana return with benediction? In it's current form, benediction is pretty useless, as Judgements are already pretty cheap, and we only re-seal every 2 minutes, making the mana...

Forum: Warriors 08/29/08, 12:19 AM

Replies: 3,508 WotLK talent Preview/Discussion Views: 677,191 Posted By Rustik My guess would be mages or Death Knights. I... My guess would be mages or Death Knights. I can't find it in wowhead, or wotlkwiki, and google didn't help either. :P

Forum: Paladins 08/29/08, 12:14 AM

Replies: 5,793 WotLK talent trees/abilities discussion Views: 799,792 Posted By Rustik I rather hope they make them the same values.... I rather hope they make them the same values. Otherwise, what with any tank being capable of MTing, who would want a warrior tank, ever? They REQUIRE sunder armor to tank effectively. Nuts to that,...

Forum: Paladins 08/29/08, 12:06 AM

Replies: 5,793 WotLK talent trees/abilities discussion Views: 799,792 Posted By Rustik As far as the "Expose armor is better" bit, the... As far as the "Expose armor is better" bit, the very beginning of the post stated that with exceptions, most of the buffs would have the same values. Whether they will keep sunder/expose as an...

Forum: Warriors 08/29/08, 12:01 AM

Replies: 3,508 WotLK talent Preview/Discussion Views: 677,191 Posted By Rustik They stated that buffs in the same category would... They stated that buffs in the same category would have the same values, with a few exceptions. yes, the CURRENT BS does not affect ranged AP, but neither did the original rampage. It does now. I...

Forum: Paladins 08/28/08, 11:59 PM

Replies: 5,793 WotLK talent trees/abilities discussion Views: 799,792 Posted By Rustik Boomkin and BM hunter don't have the mana return... Boomkin and BM hunter don't have the mana return of a ret pally. But if you think about it, you could balance rogues around the fact that they include expose armor in their utility. It's also...

Forum: Warriors 08/28/08, 11:53 PM

Replies: 3,508 WotLK talent Preview/Discussion Views: 677,191 Posted By Rustik BOM is simply more convenient, as it lasts 30... BOM is simply more convenient, as it lasts 30 minutes and you don't lose a GBC and rage every 2 minutes applying it during a 10 minute fight. But if you lack a pally, it's what you have. Every...

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