Elitist Jerks
Register
Blogs
Forums


Go Back   Elitist Jerks » Search Forums

Showing results 1 to 50 of 62
Search took 0.02 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: Tuhalu
Forum: Druids 06/03/08, 3:30 AM
Replies: 5,072
Views: 1,924,795
Posted By Tuhalu
I've tanked it with virtually the same gear as...

I've tanked it with virtually the same gear as you. Only real difference was that I used a Badge of Tenacity over the Shard of Contempt. The additional armor is very handy and the additional...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/30/08, 9:41 PM
Replies: 775
Views: 223,661
Posted By Tuhalu
My guild actually uses two pretty different...

My guild actually uses two pretty different groups to deal with the Shadowsword adds in this encounter. One side uses the classic Feral Druid, Enhancement Shaman, DPS Warrior, Rogue, Rogue group. The...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/30/08, 9:21 AM
Replies: 2,725
Views: 706,430
Posted By Tuhalu
The optimizer saves your available gear...

The optimizer saves your available gear selections with the character save. So if you save after making your selections, you should be able to retrieve that list of gear with your character.
Forum: Druids 04/20/08, 10:42 PM
Replies: 5,072
Views: 1,924,795
Posted By Tuhalu
Same deal for Hard Khorium Band. It shows as a 1...

Same deal for Hard Khorium Band. It shows as a 1 dps upgrade over Signet of Primal Wrath. I don't expect to get that ever really. I'd rather spend 5 Sunmotes on an alt than that.

So really, the only...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/16/08, 10:45 PM
Replies: 425
Views: 101,203
Posted By Tuhalu
A well played warlock is definitely the equal of...

A well played warlock is definitely the equal of a mage in Magister's Terrace. The mage can sheep a target and spellsteal the Warlock and Magister mobs for crazy good buffs and counterspell Blood...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/16/08, 10:17 PM
Replies: 2,725
Views: 706,430
Posted By Tuhalu
Does this mean b14 will include hit and expertise...

Does this mean b14 will include hit and expertise ratings and the ability to add dps enchants in the Bear model? Outside of rewriting the way gems are done (which you know about), it's pretty much my...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/28/08, 8:52 PM
Replies: 425
Views: 101,203
Posted By Tuhalu
I have run MrT quite a few times now (3 on...

I have run MrT quite a few times now (3 on heroic, 7 or 8 on normal). Nearly every DPS class has it's uses in there.

Warlock: Not so good until after the first boss. Then you have AOE for the packs...
Forum: Druids 03/26/08, 2:09 PM
Replies: 5,072
Views: 1,924,795
Posted By Tuhalu
This begs the question, if you want Defense (or...

This begs the question, if you want Defense (or resilience) on your weapon, which tanking stat would it replace if you were to follow Blizzard's apparently guideline of 4 stats per weapon?
Forum: Druids 03/25/08, 2:04 PM
Replies: 5,072
Views: 1,924,795
Posted By Tuhalu
There are very very few weapons with 5 stats on...

There are very very few weapons with 5 stats on them. Fleshling Simulation Staff was one. The Druid PVP weapons were another (but only because every PVP weapon has Resilience as a "bonus" stat). The...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/24/08, 3:44 AM
Replies: 458
Views: 227,900
Posted By Tuhalu
Some answers for Blacksen: 1/ I can attest that...

Some answers for Blacksen:

1/ I can attest that you can do the entire zone with any 2 healing class characters at a full T6 gear level and no Shadow Priest. Even at Bear mount speed. Your healers...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/20/08, 6:13 PM
Replies: 458
Views: 227,900
Posted By Tuhalu
Right. One of the big deals in making a timed run...

Right. One of the big deals in making a timed run work correctly is focusing on not making mistakes. Each death wastes at least 10 seconds (get out of combat, cast the res, heals, buffs/drinks) per...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/18/08, 8:53 PM
Replies: 458
Views: 227,900
Posted By Tuhalu
A week or so ago, I forgot to change back into my...

A week or so ago, I forgot to change back into my "threat tank" gear after dpsing down the Eagle boss. We were in the middle of downing the Bear Boss when I realized my mistake and switched in my...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/14/08, 8:03 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 26,388
Posted By Tuhalu
From what I remember of the panels at the last...

From what I remember of the panels at the last Blizzcon, the Raid development team were planning on having 2 full 10-man dungeons with progression between them available at release of WotLK....
Forum: Druids 03/14/08, 7:19 PM
Replies: 5,072
Views: 1,924,795
Posted By Tuhalu
You'll notice that my raid went with 7 healers in...

You'll notice that my raid went with 7 healers in both cases I cited as well. I only made that comment because that really is how most of the highest DPS Teron parses happen. It's very easy to sub...
Forum: Druids 03/14/08, 11:35 AM
Replies: 5,072
Views: 1,924,795
Posted By Tuhalu
There are a few things that could improve in the...

There are a few things that could improve in the Teron parse that have nothing to do with you. I'm just going to state them despite the risk that I'm telling you lots of things you already know.
*...
Forum: Druids 03/11/08, 3:01 PM
Replies: 5,072
Views: 1,924,795
Posted By Tuhalu
1.33% chance to land an extra melee hit is worth...

1.33% chance to land an extra melee hit is worth about 1 extra white hit per minute. In a recent Teron fight, I managed 1777 dps. If I had this trinket on, I would have landed one white hit for ~500...
Forum: Druids 03/10/08, 11:33 PM
Replies: 5,072
Views: 1,924,795
Posted By Tuhalu
It's a question of Mitigation/Threat vs Survival....

It's a question of Mitigation/Threat vs Survival. Right now, the RED is clearly better because we have easily reached the amount of health needed to survive burst damage. I'll be switching to the PED...
Forum: Druids 02/29/08, 12:07 AM
Replies: 5,072
Views: 1,924,795
Posted By Tuhalu
If you really need threat, you could just tank...

If you really need threat, you could just tank with Staff of Primal Fury. If you are MT for anything, you will get inspiration buff almost the entire fight, capping your armor despite not having...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/26/08, 10:53 PM
Replies: 458
Views: 227,900
Posted By Tuhalu
My experience on seeing a second group succeed...

My experience on seeing a second group succeed was that practice is everything. The first time we tried, we were about 14 minutes late. The second time, we got it down to 4 minutes late. Third time...
Forum: Druids 02/26/08, 8:50 AM
Replies: 5,072
Views: 1,924,795
Posted By Tuhalu
The "going for the Hit Cap" version would be as...

The "going for the Hit Cap" version would be as follows:

Helm: Duplicitous Guise (5Agi/5Hit Gem, RED)
Neck: Choker of Endless Nightmares
Shoulders: Malorne, 2 10agility gems
Cloak: Shadowmoon...
Forum: Druids 02/25/08, 8:56 PM
Replies: 5,072
Views: 1,924,795
Posted By Tuhalu
As overpowered as the 2t4 head/shoulder combo is...

As overpowered as the 2t4 head/shoulder combo is for dps, you can afford to put tanking enchants in your T6 gear for those slots. Either one would make up for the loss of the tanking enchant on the...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/24/08, 12:22 PM
Replies: 4,393
Views: 1,575,392
Posted By Tuhalu
I believe the reason the Hyjal recipes are...

I believe the reason the Hyjal recipes are available with SSO rep is because the gems drop in Sunwell too. They simply do not want to force people to raid Hyjal to make use of Sunwell gems. Same...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/23/08, 8:26 PM
Replies: 458
Views: 227,900
Posted By Tuhalu
You may not have intended to aggressively stack...

You may not have intended to aggressively stack the groups, but you only lack a second shaman (as dps) and a Paladin (as tank or healer) to be fully stacked with complementary classes and buffs.
Forum: Class Mechanics 02/22/08, 12:19 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,689
Posted By Tuhalu
As oldmandennis said above, add 2 blue gems as...

As oldmandennis said above, add 2 blue gems as well (Shifting Shadowsong Amethyst after the patch). While 10 Agi is significantly better than any other non-meta gem for dps, the RED more than makes...
Forum: Druids 02/21/08, 5:29 AM
Replies: 5,072
Views: 1,924,795
Posted By Tuhalu
Actually, we cant use rogue gear for cat in this...

Actually, we cant use rogue gear for cat in this situation. The T6 pieces as they originally hit the PTR were higher dps than any other boots, belt or wrist in the game that we can use. The rogue...
Forum: Druids 02/11/08, 2:52 AM
Replies: 5,072
Views: 1,924,795
Posted By Tuhalu
Tanking upgrade for us Druids: Collar of the Pit...

Tanking upgrade for us Druids: Collar of the Pit Lord (http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/news/2008/february/collarofthepitlord.jpg): 63 stamina, 29 expertise rating, 25 defense rating.

The...
Forum: Druids 02/10/08, 6:17 PM
Replies: 5,072
Views: 1,924,795
Posted By Tuhalu
You won't even need PVP gear to get a good set of...

You won't even need PVP gear to get a good set of tanking gear with Sunwell.

Glyph of the Gladiator (18 sta, 20 resilience head enchant)
Pendant of Titans/Barbed Choker of Discipline/Necklace of the...
Forum: Druids 02/10/08, 8:32 AM
Replies: 5,072
Views: 1,924,795
Posted By Tuhalu
Yeah, that's why I said "trash tanking set"....

Yeah, that's why I said "trash tanking set". Still, if you don't have your boots yet and you don't have a DST, those two paired are pretty significant dps at T6 gear levels (much less T7). Possibly...
Forum: Druids 02/10/08, 7:12 AM
Replies: 5,072
Views: 1,924,795
Posted By Tuhalu
If you want Expertise, then you shouldn't forget...

If you want Expertise, then you shouldn't forget the Trinkets from the "old" Sunwell loot screenshot (http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/news/2008/january/sunwell_loots.jpg):

Steely Naaru...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/04/08, 6:52 PM
Replies: 458
Views: 227,900
Posted By Tuhalu
Seems like there is a little confusion amongst...

Seems like there is a little confusion amongst some people. You do not need to talk to any prisoners until the time trial is done. If a prisoner is saved, they will remain saved even if you fail the...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/02/08, 9:50 PM
Replies: 844
Views: 244,324
Posted By Tuhalu
Yes, it is annoying that you can't always just...

Yes, it is annoying that you can't always just take the gems you want. But the alternative being suggested is giving everyone the best gems whether they raid or not.

Gems do not care what gear they...
Forum: Public Discussion 01/26/08, 7:52 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,044
Posted By Tuhalu
There really isn't much wrong with Winfurae's...

There really isn't much wrong with Winfurae's argument. If you have few warrior tanks and if you have few Feral Druids and if you have a Retribution Paladin to go with your Rogues and DPS Warrior and...
Forum: Druids 11/29/07, 5:44 PM
Replies: 5,072
Views: 1,924,795
Posted By Tuhalu
No. For Rogues, the difference between Agility...

No. For Rogues, the difference between Agility and AP is not as huge as it is for Druids. So while I suppose it may be possible for a rogue to do something very strange like that (and you'd probably...
Forum: Druids 11/29/07, 5:31 PM
Replies: 5,072
Views: 1,924,795
Posted By Tuhalu
At your level of gear, there is only a few things...

At your level of gear, there is only a few things you can do.

Glyph of Ferocity (16 hit)
Brooch of Deftness (22 hit)
Waistguard of the Great Beast (18 hit)
Spicy Hot Talbuk (20 hit)

Along with...
Forum: Druids 11/29/07, 12:03 AM
Replies: 5,072
Views: 1,924,795
Posted By Tuhalu
There isn't really a problem with AOE eventually...

There isn't really a problem with AOE eventually pulling aggro from the tanks on Hyjal trash. Just as long as they only pull one or two at a time. Happens to us all the time and it's rarely a...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/17/07, 4:22 PM
Replies: 616
Views: 321,792
Posted By Tuhalu
You do realize there is absolutely no difference...

You do realize there is absolutely no difference between him fixating a plate class and fixating a cloth class right? His fixate does fixed damage. You can't mitigate the damage with armor, defense,...
Forum: Druids 11/16/07, 11:16 AM
Replies: 5,072
Views: 1,924,795
Posted By Tuhalu
/console autoUnshift 0 disables that behaviour. A...

/console autoUnshift 0 disables that behaviour. A lot of the druids in this thread would rather not get instagibbed by clicking the wrong button while tanking, so they disable that behaviour.
Forum: Public Discussion 11/15/07, 2:31 PM
Replies: 661
Views: 182,270
Posted By Tuhalu
I realise this isn't very endgame, but I haven't...

I realise this isn't very endgame, but I haven't seen this mentioned yet. There is now a nice clear open road leading directly to Bloodvenom Post in Felwood (as opposed to it being completely off the...
Forum: Druids 11/13/07, 1:38 AM
Replies: 5,072
Views: 1,924,795
Posted By Tuhalu
You have the Ashtongue Talisman of Lethality in...

You have the Ashtongue Talisman of Lethality in your data when actually druids can only use Ashtongue Talisman of Equilibrium.

Also, you have Berserker's Call set to Pre-BC in your Trinket page. I...
Forum: Druids 11/08/07, 2:08 PM
Replies: 5,072
Views: 1,924,795
Posted By Tuhalu
Rip is much nicer than Ferocious Bite, but it...

Rip is much nicer than Ferocious Bite, but it wasn't one of the main factors in your relatively poor performance on Netherspite according to your WWS reports.

First, you were not in the rotation for...
Forum: Druids 11/06/07, 3:23 AM
Replies: 5,072
Views: 1,924,795
Posted By Tuhalu
That's not a very analytical way to look at it at...

That's not a very analytical way to look at it at all. You need to analyse whether overall you gain or lose damage trading your AP and Crit for Hit or Expertise. That's the only metric that counts....
Forum: Druids 11/04/07, 1:06 AM
Replies: 5,072
Views: 1,924,795
Posted By Tuhalu
Warriors get a passive 16% (talented/defensive...

Warriors get a passive 16% (talented/defensive stance) reduction of all incoming damage (magic or physical). Barkskin would be our closest equivalent to that if it becomes castable in Bear Form. Of...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/27/07, 12:35 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 38,027
Posted By Tuhalu
The problem is in convincing Blizzard that this...

The problem is in convincing Blizzard that this is a good idea.

According to Blizzard loot tables:
* There must be 6 items per loot table (with rare exceptions). Tokens count as 2 items and a quest...
Forum: Druids 10/26/07, 5:48 AM
Replies: 5,072
Views: 1,924,795
Posted By Tuhalu
For powershifting, all you will need...

For powershifting, all you will need is

/cancelform
/cast Cat Form

Stopcasting is not necessary in 2.3. If you want to use say a haste potion then you can just do

/cancelform
/use Haste...
Forum: Druids 10/21/07, 10:47 AM
Replies: 5,072
Views: 1,924,795
Posted By Tuhalu
There are a couple of reasons why Pillar of...

There are a couple of reasons why Pillar of Ferocity is bad. It also leads in to why our PVE weapons are inferior to our PVP ones for DPS.

The reason that is most obvious to people is the lack of...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/20/07, 3:43 PM
Replies: 616
Views: 321,792
Posted By Tuhalu
The Avatar bosses do seem pretty straightforward...

The Avatar bosses do seem pretty straightforward to beat once you have them figured out.

Malacrass is a step up in difficulty, mostly due to the pain he brings with his aoe shadow damage attack. We...
Forum: Class Mechanics 10/07/07, 11:23 AM
Replies: 1,177
Views: 366,444
Posted By Tuhalu
Your total critable damage goes up as you gain...

Your total critable damage goes up as you gain more crit, but if you get more rips of uptime due to more combo points, then the total rip damage goes up as well. It doesn't seem like the relationship...
Forum: Class Mechanics 10/07/07, 10:40 AM
Replies: 1,177
Views: 366,444
Posted By Tuhalu
I disagree on the Choker not being close to as...

I disagree on the Choker not being close to as good. You can't value hit or crit as 1:1 for a damage % increase. No matter what your hit or crit or AP rating, a reduction in armor gives a set...
Forum: Class Mechanics 10/07/07, 8:23 AM
Replies: 1,177
Views: 366,444
Posted By Tuhalu
I see where I went wrong now. It was the gem in...

I see where I went wrong now. It was the gem in the T6 gloves. All the other slots have the same number of gems (and sometimes type), so I missed it.

I still have my eyes on Choker of Serrated...
Forum: Class Mechanics 10/07/07, 7:13 AM
Replies: 1,177
Views: 366,444
Posted By Tuhalu
The set of gear Malazaar was talking about only...

The set of gear Malazaar was talking about only has 6.1% hit on it. You'd need a Moonkin casting IFF on everything for it to be over the hitcap (9% against a L73 last I looked). In which case you'd...
Showing results 1 to 50 of 62