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Forum: Player vs. Player 01/22/09, 12:56 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 23,737
Posted By Wrl
Does anyone have a more in depth explanation of...

Does anyone have a more in depth explanation of how the WC3 point system works? I quit before the release of the expansion so I am not too familiar with it. From what I have heard it has a similar...
Forum: Player vs. Player 01/22/09, 12:32 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 23,737
Posted By Wrl
My current theory is that Ghost Rating for a...

My current theory is that Ghost Rating for a player is based off of two things.
1. Your highest achieved Personal Rating in an arena type, (this will not go down ever, even after losing 1000...
Forum: Player vs. Player 01/22/09, 12:29 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 23,737
Posted By Wrl
[Theories and Math] The New Arena Rating System

I thought it would be a good idea to start collecting information about the new Arena point system implemented in 3.0.8 and start developing some equations and calculations to determine how exactly...
Forum: Paladins 11/21/08, 10:27 AM
Replies: 2,219
Views: 693,414
Posted By Wrl
On Auras: Off the global cooldown but trigger a...

On Auras:

Off the global cooldown but trigger a 1second cooldown for other auras I believe. Stops people from effectively keeping up all their auras at once.

I don't like auras being off GCD...
Forum: Paladins 09/17/08, 4:07 PM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,131,249
Posted By Wrl
I soloed Shadow Labs Monday night all the way up...

I soloed Shadow Labs Monday night all the way up to Murmur who I could have beaten, but was too tired after I died the first time.

Mostly what makes it possible is Art of War, but the amount of...
Forum: Paladins 09/09/08, 3:08 PM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,131,249
Posted By Wrl
Given the ridiculous amount of scaling Rets...

Given the ridiculous amount of scaling Rets already get from strength I couldn't imagine them giving us a str->mana or ap->mana talent. Something like a low tier prot talent that gives mana from...
Forum: Paladins 09/04/08, 4:24 PM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,131,249
Posted By Wrl
Here is my take: T1: Improved Blessing of Might:...

Here is my take:

T1:
Improved Blessing of Might: Not bad per se, but it is the sort of talent that would be better suited as a 2 or 3 point talent.
Benediction: Too insignificant, especially given...
Forum: Paladins 09/04/08, 1:16 PM
Replies: 7,310
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Posted By Wrl
Another more minor point is that mana consumption...

Another more minor point is that mana consumption through the old JotW focuses too much on gear to provide mana returns and could very easily have levelling up retadins returning very poor mana while...
Forum: Paladins 09/03/08, 5:08 PM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,131,249
Posted By Wrl
This was a change that I was considering might...

This was a change that I was considering might actually work. While I don't think those number specifically are tuned right, something along the lines of Ret melee abilities being considerably...
Forum: Paladins 09/03/08, 12:48 PM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,131,249
Posted By Wrl
rldolph: Ret/Rogue actually has a fair amount of...

rldolph: Ret/Rogue actually has a fair amount of teams above the 2000 marker and still can compare vs those combinations. The counter-groups for ret/rogue is mostly shamana and holy paladin teams...
Forum: Paladins 09/03/08, 10:13 AM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,131,249
Posted By Wrl
I think Altirias already responded to this, but...

I think Altirias already responded to this, but just to reiterate and expand... You are talking about going out of mana from two holy lights (enough to almost certainly bring you to full life with...
Forum: Paladins 09/02/08, 5:45 PM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,131,249
Posted By Wrl
Obviously rogues/warriors are throttled by their...

Obviously rogues/warriors are throttled by their energy/rage generation. Paladins are not quite that simple and are almost entirely throttled by their DPS cooldowns. This is why I am saying that PvE...
Forum: Paladins 09/02/08, 3:42 PM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,131,249
Posted By Wrl
A couple things wrong here... 1. The main reason...

A couple things wrong here...

1. The main reason Rets don't heal often in arenas currently is A: no healing power, B: too much mana. With the older JotW mechanics and sheath of light, both of those...
Forum: Paladins 09/02/08, 12:21 PM
Replies: 7,310
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Posted By Wrl
As far as the mana regen issue is concerned, I...

As far as the mana regen issue is concerned, I think one risk with making our mana regen too much is the effect that would have on our ability to heal. Too much mana regen might make us too powerful...
Forum: Paladins 08/19/08, 12:44 PM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 799,609
Posted By Wrl
I think in a lot of ways Ret plays a similar role...

I think in a lot of ways Ret plays a similar role to a Frost Mage. Both classes can dish out huge amounts of damage when put in a situation to do so, but tend to rely on a second DPS (rogue/warrior)...
Forum: Paladins 07/31/08, 11:25 AM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 799,609
Posted By Wrl
Can we just switch seals and judge something else...

Can we just switch seals and judge something else and keep the SoV ticking at AW rates?
Forum: Paladins 07/29/08, 11:45 AM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 799,609
Posted By Wrl
Kind of a little miffed at the sloppiness some of...

Kind of a little miffed at the sloppiness some of the pal changes were this build. Specifically from a ret standpoint, though, this is what I see:

1. PvP ret is too bloated and the talents end of...
Forum: Paladins 04/25/08, 12:33 PM
Replies: 7,310
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Posted By Wrl
So I guess this SotC change is really only to...

So I guess this SotC change is really only to make it so that if you happen to CS while you have SotC up before judging, you don't lose any damage.

Personally I didn't even notice my CS was hitting...
Forum: Paladins 03/12/08, 12:35 PM
Replies: 7,310
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Posted By Wrl
Basically this. Definitely get your SR set made,...

Basically this. Definitely get your SR set made, I still pull 1000dps in 300 SR gear. I also equip my Aran trinket for the extra mana and regen.
Forum: Paladins 02/12/08, 5:00 PM
Replies: 7,310
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Posted By Wrl
We pretty much run as a...

We pretty much run as a standard
COMBAT
COMBAT
ENHANCEMENT
ARMS (or fury depending on what he feels like, pretty much a wash with blood frenzy)
RETRIBUTION

Then we have another group that is...
Forum: Paladins 02/10/08, 3:32 PM
Replies: 7,310
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Posted By Wrl
This is probably the most wrong thing I've ever...

This is probably the most wrong thing I've ever read.
Forum: Paladins 12/20/07, 2:53 PM
Replies: 7,310
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Posted By Wrl
99.999% sure it doesn't. Giving it a 8 second...

99.999% sure it doesn't. Giving it a 8 second internal cooldown would prevent it from that refreshing bug however (if it is true).
Forum: Paladins 12/20/07, 2:49 PM
Replies: 7,310
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Posted By Wrl
AC to Time to Live is Linear, but any change in...

AC to Time to Live is Linear, but any change in AC has more of a change in DR at lower armor.

Here is a helpful graph
http://content.imagesocket.com/images/graph6ad.jpg

And the equation for that...
Forum: Paladins 12/20/07, 11:16 AM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,131,249
Posted By Wrl
I would like to see more discussion about the...

I would like to see more discussion about the Ashtongue Talisman of Zeal. Here is what I can put together:

1. It is holy damage.
2. It is 30dps base if you judge ever 8 seconds exactly.
3....
Forum: Paladins 12/14/07, 11:28 AM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,131,249
Posted By Wrl
All bosses that can turn to cast a spell can...

All bosses that can turn to cast a spell can parry during that turn. Recently of note I've been parried by Anetheron and Najentus due to them turning around to throw out some pain.
Forum: Paladins 10/18/07, 11:54 AM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,131,249
Posted By Wrl
Could you try and get some data on SoB or SoC as...

Could you try and get some data on SoB or SoC as well? I am convinced that it is getting more than 35/70% And I am talking non crits too.
Forum: Paladins 10/18/07, 9:41 AM
Replies: 7,310
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Posted By Wrl
I noticed similar funkiness with crusade applying...

I noticed similar funkiness with crusade applying twice as well, although it wasn't specifically on crits, just specifically on SoC/SoB it appeared to be getting 2 applications.
Forum: Paladins 10/17/07, 4:25 PM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,131,249
Posted By Wrl
Just a weird calculation mechanic I discovered a...

Just a weird calculation mechanic I discovered a while back. Certain conditional multipliers such as Crusade will apply to Seal of Blood and Seal of Command twice.

With sanctity aura off, I was...
Forum: Paladins 10/16/07, 2:45 PM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,131,249
Posted By Wrl
Ret paladin checking in. I am more than pumped...

Ret paladin checking in. I am more than pumped for the changes forthcoming.

From my own guestimations 2.3 will be roughly a 15% dps increase for us given the CS changes, the 3% more crit, and the...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/30/07, 2:35 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 438,802
Posted By Wrl
I think Blizzard has two options for Ret with...

I think Blizzard has two options for Ret with very little possibility of pulling off both at the same time:

Option 1: The PvP Path
Many people have classified Ret as a PvP-spec for Paladins which...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 07/30/07, 10:31 AM
Replies: 575
Views: 348,372
Posted By Wrl
I've been trying to create some interesting uses...

I've been trying to create some interesting uses for Dash that I would actually genuinely use. So far I have my SWStats on it as well as all of my hidden Bartender bars with my binds on it.

I plan...
Forum: Class Mechanics 05/16/07, 2:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,121
Posted By Wrl
These hits are all recorded after armor. They are...

These hits are all recorded after armor. They are based off of 10+ average hits on the target, which given the small damage range of the weapon used, is fairly accurate.

Anyway, what I am...
Forum: Class Mechanics 05/16/07, 12:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,121
Posted By Wrl
[Paladin] White->Seal Conversion equation

There seems to be a lot of confusion and a general lack of knowledge about how Seal of Blood (for the sake of this test, I'm sure Seal of Command works the same way) generates its damage from a...
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