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Forum: User Interface and AddOns 12/10/06, 10:59 PM
Replies: 1,267
Views: 147,938
Posted By Carnitine
If you're uphappy with vbagnon, do the...

If you're uphappy with vbagnon, do the following:

-right click on the "<your name>'s inventory" at the top of your bag window
-click on "categories..."
-delete every category
-add category...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 12/10/06, 4:15 AM
Replies: 1,267
Views: 147,938
Posted By Carnitine
Some us just like the reassurance that they are...

Some us just like the reassurance that they are hitting buttons, or that if their wireless keybord suddenly goes dead, they can click their abalities. No doubt not showing your action bars free's up...
Forum: Class Mechanics 10/26/06, 5:03 PM
Replies: 1,117
Views: 132,607
Posted By Carnitine
There is some evidence that the current rage...

There is some evidence that the current rage formula is

rage = weapon speed + (damage/level)

As you can imagine, this results in severely gimped rage generation. 2H fury is not a viable build...
Forum: Class Mechanics 10/23/06, 5:04 PM
Replies: 1,117
Views: 132,607
Posted By Carnitine
I think having it ignore the global cooldown...

I think having it ignore the global cooldown would make it grossly overpowered. Being able to slam away a full rage bar during an intercept stun is madness.

If it didn't reset your auto-attack, it...
Forum: Class Mechanics 10/17/06, 8:19 PM
Replies: 1,117
Views: 132,607
Posted By Carnitine
The state of never being low on rage is mythical....

The state of never being low on rage is mythical. I don't have perfect gear, but it's ok, and even with every possible buff/totem, I still consistently run short of rage when I'm going...
Forum: Class Mechanics 10/16/06, 4:04 PM
Replies: 1,117
Views: 132,607
Posted By Carnitine
All 3 of the 41 pointers are starting to get...

All 3 of the 41 pointers are starting to get there. Rampage could possibly use some love, but the other 2 are very nice. I agree that shield spec and toughness being on the same row makes full prot...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/12/06, 4:34 PM
Replies: 3,344
Views: 702,048
Posted By Carnitine
So would it be safe to say that I should keep...

So would it be safe to say that I should keep blacksmithing while leveling? It's proven almost entirely useless so I was planning to switch to something else. Are the craftable items enough better...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/30/06, 5:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,210
Posted By Carnitine
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/board.html?forum...

http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/board.html?forumId=10022&sid=1
Forum: Class Mechanics 09/28/06, 6:24 PM
Replies: 1,117
Views: 132,607
Posted By Carnitine
If you look at how "fair" it is that warriors are...

If you look at how "fair" it is that warriors are capable of great dps when they are also the best tanks, it's understandable that they might deserve to get toned-down slightly. However, if you look...
Forum: Class Mechanics 09/26/06, 3:04 PM
Replies: 1,117
Views: 132,607
Posted By Carnitine
It's way too early to judge the ability of druid...

It's way too early to judge the ability of druid tanks in the expansion yet. Their -5% crit talent is extremely good, but between that, the new resilience stat and the fact that most tanks are...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/26/06, 4:07 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,464
Posted By Carnitine
Warriors, obviously, and I'll tell you why. If a...

Warriors, obviously, and I'll tell you why. If a caster gets innervated, mobs die faster and tanks live longer, yadda yadda. However, the two times I've been innervated, the relentless verbal abuse...
Forum: Class Mechanics 09/26/06, 3:43 AM
Replies: 1,117
Views: 132,607
Posted By Carnitine
Khalim's link isn't showing up for me so this may...

Khalim's link isn't showing up for me so this may be redundant, but 27/34/0 seems to be the way to go for pure dps at this point. Rampage is still pretty suspect in my mind, and is certainly not as...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/21/06, 6:44 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,451
Posted By Carnitine
This is incorrect. Demo shout has a very large...

This is incorrect. Demo shout has a very large effect on special attacks. It's been established that boss mobs have very low AP and get an inordinate amount of bonus damage per point, so anything...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/21/06, 5:48 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,451
Posted By Carnitine
I could very well be wrong, but Unbalancing is a...

I could very well be wrong, but Unbalancing is a special attack, and demo shout doesn't effect specials?

Demo shout helps the tank a large bit, however not necessary at all. We never used demo for...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/19/06, 4:55 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 20,588
Posted By Carnitine
I'm a converted clicker. I can tell you that...

I'm a converted clicker. I can tell you that after clicking just about everything for 6 months, making the transition to using bindings is rough, but it's worlds more effective, especially in pvp. ...
Forum: Class Mechanics 09/19/06, 11:58 AM
Replies: 1,117
Views: 132,607
Posted By Carnitine
This is what I was thinking. I think it'll add...

This is what I was thinking. I think it'll add an interesting dynamic to fury dps, and I think it's probably worth getting.

I still wonder if 2H dps will be just as good in the expansion though,...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/13/06, 1:34 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 11,783
Posted By Carnitine
We've already established that: A. Even with...

We've already established that:

A. Even with timestamps, combat logs are unreliable.

B. You must be facing the mob, with weapon/shield unsheathed, among other things, in order for shield block to...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/12/06, 7:55 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 11,783
Posted By Carnitine
Yea I just slogged through that whole thread and...

Yea I just slogged through that whole thread and found nothing to suggest that the "overlap" is any more than a weak theory. Before we start with the speculation on why crushes get through SB, we...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/12/06, 7:25 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 11,783
Posted By Carnitine
I'm just giving you the conditions under which...

I'm just giving you the conditions under which your argument would make any sense. You argue that you have to have 100% block to push crushing blows off the table. Therefore, what you're saying is...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/12/06, 7:03 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 11,783
Posted By Carnitine
Why would Block have priority over Dodge / Miss /...

Why would Block have priority over Dodge / Miss / Parry, that's just stupid and it clearly does not work like that.

Why would Crushing Blow have to have priority over Block? What if it's just the...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/12/06, 6:45 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 11,783
Posted By Carnitine
Mippo, you're the one dodging the question. When...

Mippo, you're the one dodging the question. When you challenge widely held and proven beliefs, expect to get challenged and expect others to want to hear logic and evidence. Do you claim that block...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/12/06, 6:21 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 11,783
Posted By Carnitine
You continue to say this without any evidence or...

You continue to say this without any evidence or logic to back it up. What you are basically saying is that either crushing blow or block has priority over dodge and parry. This is an outlandish...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/12/06, 4:05 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 11,783
Posted By Carnitine
Wrong. If you have 25% total between...

Wrong. If you have 25% total between dodge/parry/block, adding another 75% block will knock off everything else, since 25% + 75% = 100%. Actually 20% would likely do it since the mob would still...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/12/06, 3:56 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 11,783
Posted By Carnitine
Wrong. If you have 25% total between...

Wrong. If you have 25% total between dodge/parry/block, adding another 75% block will knock off everything else, since 25% + 75% = 100%. Actually 20% would likely do it since the mob would still...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/12/06, 3:42 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 11,783
Posted By Carnitine
No, you're likely right. Put the Crushing Blows...

No, you're likely right.

Put the Crushing Blows at the end of the roll, and they can't be knocked off by hits / critical hits so as the other side of the roll shifts, the hits get knocked off for...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/12/06, 3:10 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 11,783
Posted By Carnitine
Actually, a rogue properly specced and geared can...

Actually, a rogue properly specced and geared can hit >85% d/p/m. I don't think anyone has, of course, since it's a bizarre set of gear.[/quote]
Well we've got 2 rogues that become unhittable with...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/12/06, 2:58 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 11,783
Posted By Carnitine
Adding defense reduces your chance to be the...

Adding defense reduces your chance to be the victim of a critical strike. This is independent from the other effects of defense such as -hit and +dodge/block/parry. No amount of...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/07/06, 5:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,578
Posted By Carnitine
I destroyed all of mine, as the plate undead...

I destroyed all of mine, as the plate undead slaying set was objectively worse than my gear at the time. I still use my seal of the dawn, but that's about it.
Forum: Public Discussion 09/04/06, 11:58 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 16,001
Posted By Carnitine
It should also be noted that the lifegiving gem...

It should also be noted that the lifegiving gem has no adequate substitute for pvp either. Having an extra, free, high-powered healing potion is extremely valuable. The trinket that absorbs 900...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/31/06, 4:45 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,943
Posted By Carnitine
We're still working on the Emps, so if I were to...

We're still working on the Emps, so if I were to get the armaments, my reward would depend on whether I get chrom's shield or an offhand first. As it is, I'd probably get the shield and hold out for...
Forum: The Dung Heap 08/30/06, 3:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,266
Posted By Carnitine
Also, a legendary bow that "decreases your attack...

Also, a legendary bow that "decreases your attack speed by 10%." Nice of them to put some stinkers in there so as to make these seem less fake.
Forum: Public Discussion 08/30/06, 2:21 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 26,034
Posted By Carnitine
Say what? Even in solo, it's about 48 str, in...

Say what?

Even in solo, it's about 48 str, in raid conditions, it's closer 70.[/quote]
So during raids a single crusader enchant is procced 70% of the time for you? I wonder what's wrong with my...
Forum: Class Mechanics 08/30/06, 1:04 AM
Replies: 1,117
Views: 132,607
Posted By Carnitine
Actually, in AB and WSG, a skilled protection...

Actually, in AB and WSG, a skilled protection warrior or paladin is the best asset you can have, since you actually can force people to attack you when you're defending a node or carrying a flag. CC...
Forum: Class Mechanics 08/30/06, 1:02 AM
Replies: 1,117
Views: 132,607
Posted By Carnitine
I was just messing around with the spreadsheet,...

I was just messing around with the spreadsheet, and can confirm that if you want TM, the best possible build for dps is:

0/31/30.

While this is great for versatility, there's no way this was...
Forum: Class Mechanics 08/29/06, 2:13 PM
Replies: 1,117
Views: 132,607
Posted By Carnitine
The only reason I'm happy about vitality is...

The only reason I'm happy about vitality is because they gimped it enough that it's not required. If it were 10% hp, that would be enough to require a MT to have it, since encounters would be tuned...
Forum: Class Mechanics 08/29/06, 2:00 PM
Replies: 1,117
Views: 132,607
Posted By Carnitine
And I don't know about you guys, but I have to...

And I don't know about you guys, but I have to throw away about 5 points on imp charge and 3/5 iron will to get up to 20 in order to be able to get a weapon spec, so for me that 2 points in a spec...
Forum: Class Mechanics 08/29/06, 1:45 PM
Replies: 1,117
Views: 132,607
Posted By Carnitine
Yea 0/31/30 is tempting, assuming it comes within...

Yea 0/31/30 is tempting, assuming it comes within 10% or so of putting out the same damage as a pure dps build, which it might. The only issues are the lack of deflection and imp HS, which are very...
Forum: Class Mechanics 08/29/06, 1:16 PM
Replies: 1,117
Views: 132,607
Posted By Carnitine
You'll notice that those were all estimates,...

You'll notice that those were all estimates, since I was explaining how to estimate more accurately. Unless you have all of the best gear, you'll still be sitting at 10%+ chance to miss, and boss...
Forum: Class Mechanics 08/29/06, 12:32 PM
Replies: 1,117
Views: 132,607
Posted By Carnitine
One little nitpick: Adding 5% crit or 5% chance...

One little nitpick:

Adding 5% crit or 5% chance for an extra attack does not give you a 5% increase in damage. If you have a 25% crit rate and increase it to 30%, your dps goes from 1 to 130/125 =...
Forum: Class Mechanics 08/29/06, 12:15 PM
Replies: 1,117
Views: 132,607
Posted By Carnitine
SS procs can miss, or be blocked/dodged/parried. ...

SS procs can miss, or be blocked/dodged/parried. That's the main thing that makes sword spec equal to axe spec in my eyes.
Forum: Class Mechanics 08/29/06, 2:37 AM
Replies: 1,117
Views: 132,607
Posted By Carnitine
5/5 Vitality is actually +5% stamina, which adds...

5/5 Vitality is actually +5% stamina, which adds up to roughly 3% more hit points. As a tauren, I'll still have more hp than my guild's main tank. The 6% mitigation only refers to spell damage. ...
Forum: Class Mechanics 08/29/06, 12:42 AM
Replies: 1,117
Views: 132,607
Posted By Carnitine
For me the big question is whether to go deeper...

For me the big question is whether to go deeper than 3 points into Arms. Imp HS is a given, and there are 43 points in fury that I would like to have, and at least a couple points in TM would be...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/26/06, 4:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,113
Posted By Carnitine
I would definitely go with imp execute, as I...

I would definitely go with imp execute, as I don't think any fury build is complete without it. Especially with blizzard's current habit of having bosses enrage toward the end of a fight, imp...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/26/06, 4:38 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 32,306
Posted By Carnitine
On Skeram we have always used the "naked rogue"...

On Skeram we have always used the "naked rogue" strategy, but last night the naked rogues were hitting cloth for 4-5k when MCed. Once we figured this out we started sheeping the rogues and it went...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/26/06, 1:30 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 14,779
Posted By Carnitine
QFT. It's strange that even the people on EJ...

QFT. It's strange that even the people on EJ completely missed the point. I thought it was extremely well done, although 75% of the fight scenes could have been edited out without losing any of the...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/26/06, 2:14 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 32,271
Posted By Carnitine
The reason you get a Dark Edge and respec MS is...

The reason you get a Dark Edge and respec MS is either because you're bored and need a change, or so you can swing your peen in the BGs. If he's claiming to want an increase in dps from it, he's...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/25/06, 1:19 AM
Replies: 2,003
Views: 326,239
Posted By Carnitine
Wow what kind of a system do you have that can...

Wow what kind of a system do you have that can run wow on two screens? I just set up a second monitor today so that would be fun to try but I doubt I could pull it off.
Forum: Public Discussion 08/24/06, 9:22 PM
Replies: 2,003
Views: 326,239
Posted By Carnitine
ImprovedCamera[/quote] I posted something that...

ImprovedCamera[/quote]
I posted something that got deleted earlier today saying that improved camera is the only one I could find but that it seemed to have been broken by 1.12. Hopefully it gets...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/24/06, 2:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,695
Posted By Carnitine
I'm surprised that this hasn't gotten more press,...

I'm surprised that this hasn't gotten more press, as it seems like a pretty big buff to horde raiding. Our shamans were much higher on the healing meter last night than ever before, and the dps...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/24/06, 2:08 PM
Replies: 2,003
Views: 326,239
Posted By Carnitine
Ok there's a box on the first options page that...

Ok there's a box on the first options page that allows disabling of page scrolling, so that's finally fixed, which is a huge relief. I still can't find anything to set the priority of the main bar...
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