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Forum: Public Discussion 07/30/08, 3:27 PM
Replies: 967
Views: 155,424
Posted By Touf
The simplest way to enforce 5 healers is to have...

The simplest way to enforce 5 healers is to have dps checks with really strict threat limitations. That way you can't cheese it with overgeared dpsers, since the threat cap forces you to bring those...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/18/08, 3:33 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 14,839
Posted By Touf
Because they have already failed at 10. I mean,...

Because they have already failed at 10. I mean, personally I think it's unavoidable, but you HAVE to admit that PVP is unbalanced, while arguably PVE is unbalanced as well (mages strictly worse than...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/18/08, 4:45 AM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,904,040
Posted By Touf
Rogues need salv just as much as casters do...

Rogues need salv just as much as casters do...
Forum: Player vs. Player 07/15/08, 4:31 PM
Replies: 493
Views: 169,686
Posted By Touf
Toughness is required for serious 2v2/3v3....

Toughness is required for serious 2v2/3v3. Otherwise the warrior/rogue can just sit on you all day and you'll die.
Forum: Public Discussion 07/12/08, 7:06 AM
Replies: 615
Views: 113,809
Posted By Touf
Currently my only problem with the system is...

Currently my only problem with the system is this:

How to make shoulders very exclusive

Get a group of N 2v2 teams. Level to 2k+, scrap the team, level a new one. Repeat until the rating pool is...
Forum: Player vs. Player 07/01/08, 6:08 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 56,244
Posted By Touf
This reminds me of that fable where the mice are...

This reminds me of that fable where the mice are going to put a bell on the cat. You can't just pass off that problem as something to be solved later, it's an integral part of what you're trying to...
Forum: Public Discussion 06/30/08, 8:01 PM
Replies: 840
Views: 295,585
Posted By Touf
I've heard reports of someone tanking the flame...

I've heard reports of someone tanking the flame and Illidan, it should be quite easy with Sunwell gear.
Forum: Player vs. Player 06/29/08, 8:53 AM
Replies: 1,221
Views: 292,863
Posted By Touf
Hit the rogue, every time the druid goes to...

Hit the rogue, every time the druid goes to caster intercept him and whack him. Pray you catch him in a couple hibernates (keeping Deep Wounds in mind). Remember, you can do 30-40% damage in that...
Forum: Shamans 06/29/08, 4:58 AM
Replies: 3,773
Views: 845,246
Posted By Touf
So if totems are raid wide does that make Totemic...

So if totems are raid wide does that make Totemic Mastery mandatory now?
Forum: Player vs. Player 06/27/08, 4:36 AM
Replies: 1,221
Views: 292,863
Posted By Touf
Any double dps team will CC you and eat him...

Any double dps team will CC you and eat him alive. Or the other way around, take your pick.
Forum: Player vs. Player 06/20/08, 5:32 PM
Replies: 716
Views: 150,956
Posted By Touf
Arms/enhance/holy is a common combo. You can swap...

Arms/enhance/holy is a common combo. You can swap it up and go arms/resto/ret if you want, but it's not quite as good.

The hunter wouldn't work, you need a drain team or an extreme burst team, and...
Forum: Public Discussion 06/18/08, 5:33 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 155,410
Posted By Touf
I'm surprised the Bloodlust/Drum CDs aren't going...

I'm surprised the Bloodlust/Drum CDs aren't going in.

They could add a gold sink by making backpack upgrades incremental. 500g for the first 2, 1000g for the next 2, etc.
Forum: Shamans 06/17/08, 10:06 PM
Replies: 1,333
Views: 408,044
Posted By Touf
... Bloodlust?

...

Bloodlust?
Forum: Public Discussion 06/17/08, 1:06 PM
Replies: 429
Views: 169,740
Posted By Touf
Gas Nova and Encapsulate only have a minimum...

Gas Nova and Encapsulate only have a minimum delay timer, they can go off anytime after that. I find BigWigs works perfectly.
Forum: Public Discussion 06/17/08, 1:04 PM
Replies: 1,119
Views: 358,250
Posted By Touf
Again...OMG Ironshields. On both tanks. And train...

Again...OMG Ironshields. On both tanks. And train them to use cooldowns EVERY stomp. Last Stand, Nightmare Seed, Moroes/Shadowmoon, whatever. Also Barkskin every taunt, I couldn't tell if he was...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 06/17/08, 10:33 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 16,988
Posted By Touf
You need a reset function, sometimes I forget to...

You need a reset function, sometimes I forget to turn it off in BGs and their cooldowns are stuck there.
Forum: Paladins 06/13/08, 1:01 PM
Replies: 2,705
Views: 901,570
Posted By Touf
I used that shield for a while...armor is pretty...

I used that shield for a while...armor is pretty beefy.
Forum: Public Discussion 06/11/08, 11:42 PM
Replies: 429
Views: 169,740
Posted By Touf
The majority of skeletons should be slowed with...

The majority of skeletons should be slowed with Piercing Howl, earthbind, frost trap. Your healers all have tools to deal with a little aggro, especially BoP. They should be able to run to the prot...
Forum: Public Discussion 06/11/08, 4:12 AM
Replies: 429
Views: 169,740
Posted By Touf
Get more people to help? He can't do it alone....

Get more people to help? He can't do it alone. Your dps warriors, ferals, Felmyst tank, and holy paladins should all be getting aggro on the skeletons.
Forum: Player vs. Player 06/10/08, 10:18 AM
Replies: 1,221
Views: 292,863
Posted By Touf
Also, with limited gear your druid WILL die to...

Also, with limited gear your druid WILL die to double dps teams in full S3. It's a race to see how long he can survive while you try and use those precious few seconds of DR to bite into their...
Forum: Warriors 06/10/08, 10:07 AM
Replies: 2,271
Views: 1,861,376
Posted By Touf
I always thought 31/5/15 was acceptable because...

I always thought 31/5/15 was acceptable because Alliance had Blessing of Salvation.
Forum: Public Discussion 06/10/08, 10:03 AM
Replies: 1,117
Views: 572,081
Posted By Touf
So basically it doesn't work if the mobs aren't...

So basically it doesn't work if the mobs aren't green to the high levelers?
Forum: Public Discussion 06/10/08, 9:59 AM
Replies: 840
Views: 295,585
Posted By Touf
We just killed him with a transition in demon...

We just killed him with a transition in demon form. He ran off and whacked a shadow priest (I think we cast BoP on the warlock tank) but after that the tank had him back with an MD. It seemed all...
Forum: Public Discussion 06/10/08, 6:43 AM
Replies: 775
Views: 223,610
Posted By Touf
Any dps considerations HAVE to keep in mind that...

Any dps considerations HAVE to keep in mind that the entrance side is more difficult to handle than the exit side. There's often a loss of dps time due to the mobs acting funny over there, so you...
Forum: Public Discussion 06/03/08, 8:01 AM
Replies: 429
Views: 169,740
Posted By Touf
Keep people topped off, yell at people who get...

Keep people topped off, yell at people who get encapsulated and don't use their pot/healthstone. That takes care of 1.5 ticks, if your healers can't handle that you have other problems. Remember you...
Forum: Warriors 06/02/08, 3:56 AM
Replies: 2,271
Views: 1,861,376
Posted By Touf
He doesn't attack while casting, it's fine.

He doesn't attack while casting, it's fine.
Forum: Public Discussion 06/02/08, 3:51 AM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,904,040
Posted By Touf
No way that will happen. 10s cast in front of...

No way that will happen. 10s cast in front of everyone? Even if it is somehow broken, people will just start looting bodies, you can't rezz after that.
Forum: Player vs. Player 05/28/08, 4:09 AM
Replies: 1,221
Views: 292,863
Posted By Touf
I usually just switch to whoever doesn't have the...

I usually just switch to whoever doesn't have the earth shield. Works out unless I get careless about saving my druid.
Forum: Public Discussion 05/19/08, 6:41 PM
Replies: 425
Views: 144,953
Posted By Touf
No, soloing as resto is just painful. All it lets...

No, soloing as resto is just painful. All it lets you do is solo a few more elites, which don't really exist anymore. Earth shield doesn't stop pushback that much, so all you're getting is less...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/19/08, 2:33 PM
Replies: 425
Views: 101,179
Posted By Touf
Your AOEers can cast more spells if the succubus...

Your AOEers can cast more spells if the succubus stuns the mage guard while you're attacking.
Forum: Public Discussion 05/18/08, 2:21 PM
Replies: 425
Views: 144,953
Posted By Touf
If you're really going to do that you should get...

If you're really going to do that you should get Nature's Guidance for sure, and probably Imp Reincarnation.
Forum: Warlocks 05/17/08, 9:57 PM
Replies: 4,011
Views: 1,691,871
Posted By Touf
The 1st BL should go to your mages, the 2nd to...

The 1st BL should go to your mages, the 2nd to your melee. They have <20% abilties that greatly favor them. After that you might as well spread them out, for raid morale if nothing else.

The problem...
Forum: Druids 05/17/08, 9:52 PM
Replies: 5,072
Views: 1,924,471
Posted By Touf
Wow, wow, wow. Let me guess, you "feel" that this...

Wow, wow, wow. Let me guess, you "feel" that this is true? Do you have ANY sort of proof that the programmers would go through about 100 times the work necessary to implement such a system?

Imagine...
Forum: Player vs. Player 05/16/08, 8:52 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 56,244
Posted By Touf
Well, gosh, if you're so good you can make a 2k...

Well, gosh, if you're so good you can make a 2k 5v5 team and get all your pieces in 2 months. You see my point?




All classes CAN succeed in arena, at least to a point where you get most of your...
Forum: Player vs. Player 05/16/08, 3:32 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 56,244
Posted By Touf
The raid analogy is pretty flawed. Yeah, you can...

The raid analogy is pretty flawed. Yeah, you can walk in and get 10 pieces in a night, but you failed to mention the 24 other people that carried you, especially the geared tanks and healers. You can...
Forum: Class Mechanics 05/15/08, 2:22 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 65,518
Posted By Touf
That's a terrible analysis. Arms warriors aren't...

That's a terrible analysis. Arms warriors aren't viable without windfury because they won't have enough rage to use their abilities. The rage from the extra swing is required to keep any sort of...
Forum: Warriors 05/14/08, 5:03 PM
Replies: 2,271
Views: 1,861,376
Posted By Touf
That quest line moves at 1% a day on our server.

That quest line moves at 1% a day on our server.
Forum: Public Discussion 05/14/08, 2:48 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 54,741
Posted By Touf
The big difference is that the 4th warlock is not...

The big difference is that the 4th warlock is not so hot, while the 5th shaman (or the 7th) is still highly desirable.
Forum: Player vs. Player 05/14/08, 2:39 PM
Replies: 1,843
Views: 449,923
Posted By Touf
I think the main problem with Endless Rage is...

I think the main problem with Endless Rage is that another warrior team basically has a full reset every minute due to 10s disarm. So every minute the healer is going to get 2-3 full heals off, which...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/14/08, 4:04 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 111,921
Posted By Touf
Have any other guilds run out of gems recently?...

Have any other guilds run out of gems recently? We've sort of dropped BT, and at this point we can't supply gems for the gear we're giving out. We never had much of a supply in the first place, but...
Forum: Warriors 05/14/08, 4:01 AM
Replies: 2,271
Views: 1,861,376
Posted By Touf
I must say this surprises me. We are already out...

I must say this surprises me. We are already out of gems, for whatever reason, so I never thought tanks would take spinels for those purposes. Perhaps we're putting too much stress on our healers...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/13/08, 5:14 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 96,903
Posted By Touf
Interesting...does interruption lock out any...

Interesting...does interruption lock out any other spells? Mend pet for example?

I have to confess that I never bothered trying before, since I thought it was more like Steady Shot.
Forum: Public Discussion 05/13/08, 4:51 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 96,903
Posted By Touf
Is it interruptible or subject to pushback?

Is it interruptible or subject to pushback?
Forum: Public Discussion 05/13/08, 3:37 PM
Replies: 1,119
Views: 358,250
Posted By Touf
Taunting after stomp is nice, but sometimes you...

Taunting after stomp is nice, but sometimes you just have to eat the stomp so the slashes don't stack up. I think overall you'll end up taking 4-6 stomps (that you have to heal though)?
Forum: Public Discussion 05/12/08, 8:25 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 143,608
Posted By Touf
Are you sure it was a successful feign? There are...

Are you sure it was a successful feign? There are scattered reports of feign not working properly, especially if you pop up immediately.
Forum: Public Discussion 05/12/08, 8:22 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 24,024
Posted By Touf
There's a reason slot machines are popular. It is...

There's a reason slot machines are popular. It is that uncertainty that drives people who want loot. The frustration keeps them in the game.
Forum: Public Discussion 05/12/08, 8:20 PM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,904,040
Posted By Touf
Ouch...this logic astounds me. First, the...

Ouch...this logic astounds me.

First, the difficulty with the attunements was that the "scrubs" had to do it themselves. Here they don't have to do anything, just let the crazy hardcore people open...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/11/08, 8:00 PM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,904,040
Posted By Touf
Ruin content how? Is this any different from...

Ruin content how? Is this any different from clearing BT 20 times? Or going to ZA over and over again for Hex Shrunken Head?
Forum: Player vs. Player 05/09/08, 7:05 PM
Replies: 1,221
Views: 292,863
Posted By Touf
First, just accept that the game is going to take...

First, just accept that the game is going to take 30 minutes. You basically have to dps the person whose CC is on DR.

Second, you can have your druid sit on the hunter in bear form to try and eat...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/09/08, 5:12 PM
Replies: 1,119
Views: 358,250
Posted By Touf
...give Emptybert Ironshields. Ouch. Ranged...

...give Emptybert Ironshields. Ouch.

Ranged should be able to get chain heal at 130% range, just put them behind the healers. They have to get it.

Our healers use Forecast, you can also try Dorje's...
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