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Forum: Rogues 12/01/11, 12:34 AM
Replies: 348
Views: 301,723
Posted By xmod2
Will do 150k damage with feint. We had DG up on...

Will do 150k damage with feint. We had DG up on each time and I took 130k.

Normal mode also doesn't seem to give you a debuff so essentially you can stay in as many times as needed on normal mode.
Forum: Rogues 09/21/11, 12:39 PM
Replies: 358
Views: 209,882
Posted By xmod2
I don't see any other cooldowns in those periods,...

I don't see any other cooldowns in those periods, we don't tend to use raid cooldowns on that fight in normal.

It's be pretty coincidental that all damage was exactly 6% less when I happened to have...
Forum: Rogues 09/14/11, 10:25 AM
Replies: 358
Views: 209,882
Posted By xmod2
From my log last night, it looks like Improved...

From my log last night, it looks like Improved Recuperate takes 6% off the ticks:

Without Recup:
Virulent afflicted by Torment (8) from Shard of Torment
[21:47:50.047] Shard of Torment Torment ...
Forum: Rogues 08/25/11, 4:53 PM
Replies: 1,110
Views: 3,382,673
Posted By xmod2
I asked a similar question earlier in the thread....

I asked a similar question earlier in the thread. It used to be with the spreadsheets I could poke around and get the DPE of various moves to better calculate the dps / energy relationship.

My...
Forum: Rogues 08/04/11, 12:14 PM
Replies: 358
Views: 209,882
Posted By xmod2
I have the exact opposite experience. Two rogues...

I have the exact opposite experience. Two rogues on the adds (normal) and we get Fieroblast / Brushfire alternating every other one. Every once in a while we'll get two brushfires in a row, but they...
Forum: The Dung Heap 07/25/11, 4:43 PM
Replies: 30,094
Views: 1,872,617
Posted By xmod2
Standing behind the claw, right between the claw...

Standing behind the claw, right between the claw and the first leg you can dps without getting parried, but while still eating the cleaves.
Forum: Rogues 07/24/11, 12:42 PM
Replies: 358
Views: 209,882
Posted By xmod2
I did this last night and, yes, I still exploded....

I did this last night and, yes, I still exploded. I simply didn't take any of the explosion damage myself.
Forum: Rogues 07/12/11, 9:15 AM
Replies: 358
Views: 209,882
Posted By xmod2
One thing to note on Rag. Killing Spree will put...

One thing to note on Rag. Killing Spree will put you directly in the center of a Sulfuras Smash if timed incorrectly. It will also put you directly in the path of any nearby lateral Lava Waves coming...
Forum: Rogues 07/11/11, 4:36 PM
Replies: 1,110
Views: 3,382,673
Posted By xmod2
Except that you aren't just spending the energy...

Except that you aren't just spending the energy with no return. You spend 15 energy for an additional 5% damage to the target of your tricks. At some hypothetical level of dps that your tricks target...
Forum: Rogues 07/10/11, 11:13 AM
Replies: 1,110
Views: 3,382,673
Posted By xmod2
This figure is more a combat question, as we're...

This figure is more a combat question, as we're the only spec with 'surplus' energy and I'm not sure if it's been answered (I searched).

I've noticed more and more (pre-4pt12) that I sometimes have...
Forum: Rogues 07/10/11, 10:40 AM
Replies: 886
Views: 4,022,325
Posted By xmod2
I believe posted EP values are calculated from...

I believe posted EP values are calculated from BiS T12 gear. If you want more precise numbers, as always, use the spreadsheet/shadowcraft.
Forum: Rogues 07/06/11, 11:59 AM
Replies: 307
Views: 221,901
Posted By xmod2
As per this conversation, it seems as though the...

As per this conversation, it seems as though the rep rewards can be upgraded by an 'on use' of the Crystallized Firestone.
Forum: The Dung Heap 01/26/11, 10:40 AM
Replies: 30,094
Views: 1,872,617
Posted By xmod2
Using it any time before 4 gives you a chance of...

Using it any time before 4 gives you a chance of losing a combo point from a SS proc, which is a dps loss compared to an RvS buffed finisher. At 4 combo points, the one point from RvS will put you...
Forum: Rogues 01/26/11, 9:15 AM
Replies: 1,162
Views: 661,523
Posted By xmod2
Aldriana. Does ShadowCraft do anything to model...

Aldriana. Does ShadowCraft do anything to model the dpe of say a dodged (low energy) envenom and if so, is that weighed against the value of expertise/hit?

The rotation is so tight as it is that I...
Forum: Rogues 01/26/11, 12:55 AM
Replies: 320
Views: 208,990
Posted By xmod2
You should be able to skip the armor and manually...

You should be able to skip the armor and manually create the item cache.

The file item_cache.cfg in the directory has the following format:
<62348>
exp 0
hst 0
cri 0
name ...
Forum: Rogues 01/18/11, 3:02 PM
Replies: 400
Views: 348,420
Posted By xmod2
The discs I'm sure, but are you sure you don't...

The discs I'm sure, but are you sure you don't have to take damage to have the sound increase? In our attempts, the laser wasn't giving me sound through cloak. I only died once as my cloak fell off...
Forum: Rogues 01/18/11, 11:29 AM
Replies: 400
Views: 348,420
Posted By xmod2
Similar to Baradin Hold, if you are watching your...

Similar to Baradin Hold, if you are watching your timers you can run in to eat the breath and then return to your position behind the boss. The main problem with that is mostly missing the ground AE...
Forum: Rogues 01/05/11, 3:33 PM
Replies: 886
Views: 4,022,325
Posted By xmod2
The problem I've seen with doing this is that on...

The problem I've seen with doing this is that on a fight with movement, you may cap out energy trying to get back behind the mob, whereas it may be better to mutilate from the front and regen the 55...
Forum: Rogues 12/30/10, 7:39 PM
Replies: 886
Views: 4,022,325
Posted By xmod2
You also want to get a couple of...

You also want to get a couple of mutilates/backstabs in during the envenom buff if you can. Only pool if you can, don't risk dropping slice to pool the energy.
Forum: Rogues 12/17/10, 10:23 AM
Replies: 1,162
Views: 661,523
Posted By xmod2
I believe ilvl is all that matters now, and...

I believe ilvl is all that matters now, and rarity specifies only the rarity.
Forum: The Dung Heap 12/17/10, 10:03 AM
Replies: 30,094
Views: 1,872,617
Posted By xmod2
He may mean the BoE trash drops, though I don't...

He may mean the BoE trash drops, though I don't believe the Heroic versions are dropping. The Barnacle Pendant for example dropped in H-Throne but it was just the normal version.
Forum: Rogues 04/14/10, 1:12 PM
Replies: 664
Views: 605,332
Posted By xmod2
Were you getting hit by the gas bombs (70% change...

Were you getting hit by the gas bombs (70% change to hit reduction)?

If the oozes were being killed quickly, it could just be you didn't have the same uptime on the ooze as other people. Getting...
Forum: Rogues 04/12/10, 4:39 PM
Replies: 664
Views: 605,332
Posted By xmod2
Cloak doesn't work, but paladin bubble works; so...

Cloak doesn't work, but paladin bubble works; so I would guess only immunity effects.
Forum: Rogues 04/08/10, 12:40 PM
Replies: 3,201
Views: 3,815,773
Posted By xmod2
I am guessing that regardless of glyphs, we are...

I am guessing that regardless of glyphs, we are dropping 3/3 improved evic for blood spatter and bringing back rupture?
Forum: Rogues 03/30/10, 1:48 PM
Replies: 664
Views: 605,332
Posted By xmod2
Not on the decimate, but feint and cloak both...

Not on the decimate, but feint and cloak both work on Stinky's aura, which keeps the stress off your healers and usually lets JoL bring you to a safe spot.

At least it was useful back when plague...
Forum: Rogues 03/25/10, 11:23 AM
Replies: 1,402
Views: 903,414
Posted By xmod2
I believe it was stated that with the complete...

I believe it was stated that with the complete lack of reachable poison talents, armor pen is a superior stat for the physical damage heavy sub spec.
Forum: Rogues 02/10/10, 12:42 PM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,125
Posted By xmod2
From what I remember (this could be TBC era...

From what I remember (this could be TBC era info), the Major Armor debuff is worth more even for your personal dps than an extra eviscerate.
Forum: Public Discussion 02/03/10, 12:39 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 119,473
Posted By xmod2
I could be wrong, but I was under the impression...

I could be wrong, but I was under the impression that the flare was the ONLY way to reduce the damage of the empowered version. Non-empowered is distance, empowered is via flares.

We also have melee...
Forum: Public Discussion 01/27/10, 2:54 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 30,735
Posted By xmod2
How are you able to hold aggro over the DPS? Or...

How are you able to hold aggro over the DPS? Or are you just gathering them for the other tank to pull off of you?
Forum: Public Discussion 01/25/10, 12:51 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 69,037
Posted By xmod2
I believe it's part of the UI, the effect is...

I believe it's part of the UI, the effect is similar to when you go into the mist in southern Borean Tundra.

While on the subject of add-ons, has anyone had issues with Bartender or other action bar...
Forum: Public Discussion 01/21/10, 12:20 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 30,735
Posted By xmod2
Just a note, besides knocking the orbs up through...

Just a note, besides knocking the orbs up through the ceiling and aggroing Blood Queen (which wastes an attempt), we had a situation where a boomkin with the seagull staff had his Valkyr end up...
Forum: Rogues 01/20/10, 7:14 PM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,125
Posted By xmod2
This has been addressed before in the spreadsheet...

This has been addressed before in the spreadsheet thread here. (http://elitistjerks.com/f78/t39136-combat_mutilate_spreadsheets_updated_3_3_a/p103/#post1527209)

The sheet recommends gem/gear based...
Forum: Rogues 01/15/10, 11:39 AM
Replies: 664
Views: 605,332
Posted By xmod2
We saw this as well, he cast two marks before...

We saw this as well, he cast two marks before using up his BP.

Can also confirm vanishing during the cast of Tear Gas is enough, easily repeatable by all mages and rogues in the group. I also stayed...
Forum: Rogues 01/15/10, 11:33 AM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,125
Posted By xmod2
Check your buffs in the spreadsheet. Make sure...

Check your buffs in the spreadsheet. Make sure you turn off Draenai aura if you are Horde. Make sure you're using the right food and have the right number of Hysteria set. Paring down the raid buff...
Forum: Public Discussion 01/07/10, 2:28 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 40,316
Posted By xmod2
Can anyone confirm the mechanics on the Unstable...

Can anyone confirm the mechanics on the Unstable Ooze Explosion? Does the targeting happen at the start of the cast (prior to the release of the projectiles) or at the end of the cast?

We've been...
Forum: Public Discussion 01/07/10, 12:22 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,191
Posted By xmod2
u old timers thing everything was sooo much...

u old timers thing everything was sooo much better before, but u r just mad that us casuals r beating u now.

neway, does anyone here now how much hit i should have for uldaman?
Forum: Rogues 12/16/09, 11:19 AM
Replies: 664
Views: 605,332
Posted By xmod2
In 10 man, we have our tanks solo tank it with...

In 10 man, we have our tanks solo tank it with wound poison up. 2 heals, 1 tank and 7 dps.

We have melee take one add and ranged take the other. A shiv right before changing targets and I ensure...
Forum: Rogues 12/09/09, 1:23 PM
Replies: 3,201
Views: 3,815,773
Posted By xmod2
Continuing on this chain of thought, if you are...

Continuing on this chain of thought, if you are looking to cross-purpose gear for Mutilate/Combat, you would stick with AP in your reds after expertise (in the non-swapping pieces)? Agility has a bit...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/20/09, 12:44 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 86,487
Posted By xmod2
Weeks of gearing in the earlier wings of the...

Weeks of gearing in the earlier wings of the instance? I'm sure the hard modes will be tuned around people in ICC normal mode gear.
Forum: Public Discussion 11/04/09, 12:23 PM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,449,367
Posted By xmod2
I don't understand why people think the 'new'...

I don't understand why people think the 'new' Lich King wouldn't just become corrupt and try to extinguish all life like his predecessor. People are talking about Bolvar holding the Scourge at bay,...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/25/09, 10:16 AM
Replies: 621
Views: 266,370
Posted By xmod2
Working on a Yogg+1 for drakes for our second...

Working on a Yogg+1 for drakes for our second group. I wasn't saved on zone in, but got saved once I ported down to Yogg's room. This is 10 man, I was the raid leader and I hadn't engaged the...
Forum: Rogues 08/27/09, 11:32 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 941,888
Posted By xmod2
It would also seem to imply that it will go away,...

It would also seem to imply that it will go away, much like shiv specs and other 'creative' dps solutions rogues have come up with.

If Blizzard doesn't want weapon swapping in a rotation, they will...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/23/09, 7:09 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 84,847
Posted By xmod2
For those concerned with anonymity, they also...

For those concerned with anonymity, they also mentioned that it's not beyond the functionality of the new guild UI to track people's alts automatically via a collapsible menu. This was another "cool...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/23/09, 11:48 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 84,847
Posted By xmod2
Right, ZF is an exterior instance. And the cat...

Right, ZF is an exterior instance. And the cat city in Uldum will be exterior also.

The map they showed at the dungeons and raid panel showed a large outside area with various lava lakes around the...
Forum: Rogues 08/14/09, 11:44 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 941,888
Posted By xmod2
It's unfortunate they're not replacing this with...

It's unfortunate they're not replacing this with some other form of utility. I already feel pretty trapped taking all mandatory talents. It was nice to have 1 point I could use to bring some utility...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/11/09, 3:47 PM
Replies: 621
Views: 266,370
Posted By xmod2
Razorscale used to start directly above the...

Razorscale used to start directly above the circle. She then moved to the far northeast. Your soaker could move appropriately.

As of the patch, she starts a bit east of the circle. I believe she...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/10/09, 12:52 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 133,281
Posted By xmod2
Our preferred way is to tank them right on top of...

Our preferred way is to tank them right on top of Sara. We use two tanks who alternate between the adds. Melee stays in unless they get Sara's Fervor. Tanks move slightly clockwise behind one of the...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/06/09, 1:32 AM
Replies: 816
Views: 317,571
Posted By xmod2
XT is also spawning more adds than I've ever seen...

XT is also spawning more adds than I've ever seen in 25 man.

Blue said they are going to hotfix the number of adds, but they seemed to come from 3 piles regardless of where we positioned him. They...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/14/09, 7:02 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 124,590
Posted By xmod2
What other classes are in the raid? You can use...

What other classes are in the raid? You can use external cooldowns on the 3rd/6th surges.

Rotating paladin bubble-sacrifices along with barkskin should be enough, though you can fudge it with a pain...
Forum: Rogues 07/14/09, 6:50 PM
Replies: 604
Views: 264,382
Posted By xmod2
This seems to be the case, as tricksing someone...

This seems to be the case, as tricksing someone from inside the pot locked it out for me after I dropped out of the pot.
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