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Forum: Death Knights 04/24/09, 9:43 AM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,637,782
Posted By Orestus
I tried this a few nights ago and the Sanctum...

I tried this a few nights ago and the Sanctum Sentries appeared to be immune to AotD taunt. We had 2 DK's worth of AotD ghouls going on the pull and none of the sentries targeted them.
Forum: Death Knights 02/24/09, 8:54 AM
Replies: 983
Views: 538,336
Posted By Orestus
In regard to blood specs, Runic Power Mastery is...

In regard to blood specs, Runic Power Mastery is sitting there in the first tier of the frost tree as well. Obviously not that worthwhile overall but two points in it would get you 6 more seconds on...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/08/08, 9:51 AM
Replies: 442
Views: 143,776
Posted By Orestus
In regard to trash, since no one has answered...

In regard to trash, since no one has answered your question on that, there is a gauntlet immediately after the Brutallus/Felmyst area, followed by 5 normal pulls. Both are easy, nearly all the mobs...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/01/08, 12:28 PM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,906,153
Posted By Orestus
I've kind of been operating under this premise,...

I've kind of been operating under this premise, saving my badges for when they become BoE to gear up a deathknight or other alt w/ a nice set of epics once they hit 70. I have a steady supply of...
Forum: Public Discussion 06/16/08, 3:20 PM
Replies: 542
Views: 190,351
Posted By Orestus
The melee just spreads out about 5 seconds...

The melee just spreads out about 5 seconds before their debuff runs out, if a few of them can't hit the dragon its no big deal. At least in our raid's experience DPS on the dragon is never a...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/24/08, 11:33 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 112,127
Posted By Orestus
Probably not worth it consistently, the trash...

Probably not worth it consistently, the trash drops have such a low drop rate that you would probably be better off spending your time working on Archimonde and the BT bosses you still have. It...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/25/08, 11:06 PM
Replies: 587
Views: 206,451
Posted By Orestus
Reliquary of Souls is bugged, he does not Deaden...

Reliquary of Souls is bugged, he does not Deaden or Rune Shield (not that that really helps).

We still got through stage 2 but it was about 20 secs after mana ran out.
Forum: Public Discussion 03/24/08, 3:29 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 47,828
Posted By Orestus
I wonder if when we're all getting ready for the...

I wonder if when we're all getting ready for the 5th Expansion, "WoW: Anger of the Murloc Emperor: The Fiery Holy War", we'll still be talking about whether Nightfall is worth getting or not.

In...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/07/08, 9:46 AM
Replies: 2,980
Views: 1,219,458
Posted By Orestus
I did the BEM -> Skettis -> Netherwing Ledge...

I did the BEM -> Skettis -> Netherwing Ledge quest for awhile to make my fortune as well. Only change I would say is do the Emanations quest first, since the speed boost helps you on the rest. ...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/03/08, 11:02 AM
Replies: 374
Views: 53,890
Posted By Orestus
Leading my guild's raids from BWL through early...

Leading my guild's raids from BWL through early Naxx, I really developed an appreciation for the benefits of close order drill. There's a reason militaries the world over still do this for new...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/28/08, 12:39 PM
Replies: 4,393
Views: 1,576,667
Posted By Orestus
I don't know enough about Caster classes and...

I don't know enough about Caster classes and talents to answer this, but I wonder if there are any classes/specs where using the 54 hit rating alchemist's stone would allow you to retalent and pick...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/24/08, 8:16 PM
Replies: 4,393
Views: 1,576,667
Posted By Orestus
PTR Sunwell Plateau tonight was the following...

PTR Sunwell Plateau tonight was the following experience for us, in case anyone is interested in its state. No trash and no Kalecgos. Trash from Kalecgos to Brutallus. Brutallus died immediately...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/19/08, 12:51 PM
Replies: 4,393
Views: 1,576,667
Posted By Orestus
I'd agree that if the entire gate opening...

I'd agree that if the entire gate opening mechanic enters the world as is, its kind of a repudiation of the whole "world first" race and excitment by Blizzard. What will most likely end up happening...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/12/08, 2:55 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 223,799
Posted By Orestus
We have had this guy down for a month, but on our...

We have had this guy down for a month, but on our most recent clear we had a ton of trouble, mostly revolving around phase 3 and the tank losing aggro to this or that warlock. We tried to tell our...
Forum: Public Discussion 01/23/08, 1:36 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 46,042
Posted By Orestus
We have a very similar situation to yours...a...

We have a very similar situation to yours...a long running guild, 4 night a week raiding schedule, w/ alot of raiders on our roster. Right now we have 41 raiding members, and on a typical raid night...
Forum: Public Discussion 01/10/08, 9:45 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 46,742
Posted By Orestus
Yeah we've had no opportunity to kill an unbugged...

Yeah we've had no opportunity to kill an unbugged Akama. We got into BT around early December, and have killed him 6 times since. On 5 of 6 kills he's been bugged on the first pull. On the...
Forum: Public Discussion 01/09/08, 8:26 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 46,742
Posted By Orestus
We've had times when Akama has been bugged from...

We've had times when Akama has been bugged from the moment we saw him, and other weeks where after a wipe it bugged.
Forum: Public Discussion 12/14/07, 9:34 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 46,813
Posted By Orestus
Tyrian, I can certainly see your point. If a...

Tyrian, I can certainly see your point. If a guild isn't capable of killing Azgalor with a "standard" strat, dealing with Rain of Fire, etc, they are probably not capable of killing Archimonde (or...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/13/07, 12:22 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 46,813
Posted By Orestus
I've now killed him once with a "standard" strat...

I've now killed him once with a "standard" strat (took us 3 pulls) and twice w/ the "max range" strat (2 pulls, 2 kills), and there is just no way to argue that "max range" isn't the simpler strat. ...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/11/07, 9:32 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 46,813
Posted By Orestus
One additional thing to note. Make sure everyone...

One additional thing to note. Make sure everyone in your raid does something to Azgalor right at the start or at the end to get on his aggro table, we had our doomguard tank, 2 healers, and a couple...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/10/07, 1:30 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 46,813
Posted By Orestus
After trying a control based strategy, I can't...

After trying a control based strategy, I can't stress enough how easy this fight became when we started just putting ranged on Azgalor, w/ everyone outranging the rain of fire. We tanked Azgalor at...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/03/07, 9:37 AM
Replies: 1,353
Views: 260,089
Posted By Orestus
We've had infernals land all over the place and...

We've had infernals land all over the place and it has never really been an issue. I'm not sure clumping up is really the best strategy to be honest, that would seem to just invite a slow person to...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/30/07, 9:42 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 38,252
Posted By Orestus
Prior to TBC, my guild had alot of issues with...

Prior to TBC, my guild had alot of issues with the "leeches" issue. 50 people online for MC farm night, 35 people online for Vaelastrasz tries, etc. We changed our DKP system with TBC release and...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/23/07, 11:15 AM
Replies: 1,690
Views: 385,447
Posted By Orestus
I usually tank phoenixes with 3 pieces of FR gear...

I usually tank phoenixes with 3 pieces of FR gear for around 180 FR total (with Mark). I just do this because its easy (I have the FR from Leo tanking anyway) and helps the healers out a little, and...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/19/07, 10:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,849
Posted By Orestus
The most important thing is to set expectations...

The most important thing is to set expectations in advance. People get upset and discouraged when they show up ready to raid and then it doesn't happen. If you tell them in advance you're taking...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/16/07, 9:16 AM
Replies: 1,690
Views: 385,447
Posted By Orestus
Agreed, if it cheapens the accomplishment of...

Agreed, if it cheapens the accomplishment of anyone, if you care, it would be people who now are able to kill him. Guilds that killed him previously can still look at that as a point of pride, hell...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/06/07, 9:46 AM
Replies: 1,690
Views: 385,447
Posted By Orestus
We have our melee start on the mace, yeah. I...

We have our melee start on the mace, yeah. I would think the optimal set up from an AOE point of view is to have melee start on the mace, and ranged start on the bow (since it will never be AOE'd)...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/06/07, 9:27 AM
Replies: 1,690
Views: 385,447
Posted By Orestus
We have our Mages/Warlocks start on the bow, but...

We have our Mages/Warlocks start on the bow, but they switch off and start AOE at about 1:25 left till Phase 3. Usually the bow is around 50% at that point, the hunter tank and any single target...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/12/07, 8:31 AM
Replies: 1,690
Views: 385,447
Posted By Orestus
I think this is in fact a significant nerf to the...

I think this is in fact a significant nerf to the encounter. My guild has spent about 5 hours working on him and have gotten to stage 4 w/ all but Sanguinar dead and most of the raid up. As it is...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/20/07, 9:47 AM
Replies: 1,274
Views: 383,804
Posted By Orestus
Giske, How do Naga's work in your system. We...

Giske,

How do Naga's work in your system. We are just barely killing the Naga's before the next one spawns each time w/ around 4 melee DPS on them. With only 2, do you constantly have 2 up? ...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/02/07, 3:51 PM
Replies: 559
Views: 129,949
Posted By Orestus
Having that happen is pure luck, and moving more...

Having that happen is pure luck, and moving more people up into EQ range will not help solve it. When Morogrim uses Watery Grave, he chooses four people on his aggro list and directs the effect at...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/02/07, 3:38 PM
Replies: 559
Views: 129,949
Posted By Orestus
Karmen, looking over your WWS, I'd suggest the...

Karmen, looking over your WWS, I'd suggest the following (and this is from a guild that had alot of trouble on this guy).

1.) Feral Druid Tank. A feral druid tank worked well for us, but yours may...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/27/07, 9:37 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 58,280
Posted By Orestus
What everyone said above is valid. Only point I...

What everyone said above is valid. Only point I would make is we've never had any off tanks wear any resist gear, nor do we have our main tanks where any resist gear for the opposite element, and...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/25/07, 11:09 AM
Replies: 424
Views: 81,180
Posted By Orestus
Apparently I come from the only guild in the...

Apparently I come from the only guild in the world that wiped on Morogrim for like 3 nights but killed Karathress pretty painlessly our first night on him.

We had the same issue with a dead Shaman...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/23/07, 9:40 AM
Replies: 559
Views: 129,949
Posted By Orestus
2 Mages and 2 Locks I would think really isn't...

2 Mages and 2 Locks I would think really isn't enough. When we killed him last night I think we had 4 Warlocks and 3 mages. I don't think hunters and a moonkin really count for AOE, they will be so...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/16/07, 1:42 PM
Replies: 424
Views: 81,180
Posted By Orestus
We only have our Main Tank Solo healed by the...

We only have our Main Tank Solo healed by the pally until the first add (hunter in our case) dies. One of the 2 healer healing the hunter/pet tanks and the raid then goes to the MT, while the 2nd...
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/03/07, 12:29 PM
Replies: 1,408
Views: 256,002
Posted By Orestus
For tanking one add, I forgot my meticulously...

For tanking one add, I forgot my meticulously crafted green resist gear set in the bank, and just tanked in my normal gear, and had no problems. For two adds, I'd go w/ resist gear definitely though.
Forum: Public Discussion 07/02/07, 2:26 PM
Replies: 424
Views: 81,180
Posted By Orestus
No, grounding totem doesn't affect spitfire...

No, grounding totem doesn't affect spitfire totems, it will only take the frost shock. It might take cataclysmic bolt, not sure, but hopefully you are tanking the shaman somewhere that his healers...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/02/07, 1:37 PM
Replies: 424
Views: 81,180
Posted By Orestus
I think they could. As Aonea said, what is...

I think they could. As Aonea said, what is killing you most likely is a frostshock for 4-6k damage, followed by a windfury. With 2 resto shamans dropping grounding, you should never get hit by...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/02/07, 12:40 PM
Replies: 424
Views: 81,180
Posted By Orestus
If it makes you feel any better, my guild has...

If it makes you feel any better, my guild has killed FLK repeatedly and can't make any headway at all on Morogrim :)

We use the same kill order that you are proposing, and almost the same number of...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/02/07, 9:39 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 58,280
Posted By Orestus
My guild killed him for the first time last night...

My guild killed him for the first time last night with about 3.5 hours of work on him total. If you are having trouble on him, going w/ 1 tank per add is the way to go in my opinion. Right from the...
Forum: Public Discussion 06/27/07, 9:32 AM
Replies: 424
Views: 81,180
Posted By Orestus
If you're still learning this fight, a big help...

If you're still learning this fight, a big help can be to have your Karathress tank keep him very close to the Leothoras door to start. If you pull him across that boundary he will reset, so if...
Forum: Public Discussion 06/15/07, 9:27 AM
Replies: 245
Views: 41,362
Posted By Orestus
The adds just stay sheeped, no new ones spawn. ...

The adds just stay sheeped, no new ones spawn. It is very possible to just sheep the 3 guardians and leave them that way the rest of the fight. (Slows your DPS considerably though).
Forum: Public Discussion 06/13/07, 9:34 AM
Replies: 503
Views: 105,578
Posted By Orestus
Killed him last night with no issues. Hurtful's...

Killed him last night with no issues. Hurtful's always hit the #2 person on aggro as normal.
Forum: Public Discussion 06/11/07, 1:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,802
Posted By Orestus
Here is the answer: All guild leaders should...

Here is the answer:

All guild leaders should have their own permanent Booterang. It can only be used on guildies you are partied with, and does the following:

1) Knocks them down for 1...
Forum: Public Discussion 06/08/07, 1:45 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,221
Posted By Orestus
Its really easy to just run away. Tank him in...

Its really easy to just run away. Tank him in one corner (we start in the corner on your right as you run in the room). When he banishes everyone just runs like 60 yards or so away. 5 seconds...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/25/07, 9:27 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 159,386
Posted By Orestus
You can also open up the flight master window (or...

You can also open up the flight master window (or make a port if your a mage), make your spellcloth, and as soon as it completes click to fly somewhere. You'll take off before the mob spawns in and...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/24/07, 11:07 AM
Replies: 503
Views: 105,578
Posted By Orestus
Bekah nails it. Don't try to do any funny stuff...

Bekah nails it. Don't try to do any funny stuff w/ avoiding the throw all together, etc. Focus on getting people used to moving away from each other and dealing with Shatter. A few things I can...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/08/07, 10:47 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 154,095
Posted By Orestus
Community and competition seems to be another...

Community and competition seems to be another casualty of the switch down to 25 man raids as well. Haven't seen this mentioned yet, but I can't believe I'm the only one experiencing it.

Mug'Thol...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/01/07, 2:56 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 65,356
Posted By Orestus
When you use 4 tanks, I'm assuming you have the...

When you use 4 tanks, I'm assuming you have the first two adds tanked by one person, w/ a misdirect (Druid i assume?). How do you handle interrupts and holding aggro? I guess on the first 2 adds...
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