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Forum: Player vs. Player 04/15/07, 6:15 PM
Replies: 386
Views: 54,251
Posted By Christmas
Could you not just click 'Hide' when the box that...

Could you not just click 'Hide' when the box that says "Blade's Edge Arena" comes up?

A question for those who said Warlocks were invaluable in 5v5 because of Curse of Tongues: how has that changed...
Forum: Player vs. Player 04/13/07, 11:50 AM
Replies: 1,221
Views: 292,784
Posted By Christmas
Quick and slight derail: does Spell Penetration...

Quick and slight derail: does Spell Penetration reduce the resist rate of Cloak of Shadows?
Forum: Player vs. Player 04/12/07, 7:14 PM
Replies: 1,221
Views: 292,784
Posted By Christmas
Hmm. Aren't there any items with USE buffs? Edit:...

Hmm. Aren't there any items with USE buffs? Edit: I could be wrong but I'm sure I've done a Devour before and not got the BoF.
Forum: Player vs. Player 04/12/07, 6:58 PM
Replies: 1,221
Views: 292,784
Posted By Christmas
The Fel Hunter isn't guaranteed to eat Blessing...

The Fel Hunter isn't guaranteed to eat Blessing of Freedom if there are other buffs (which there probably are) and Devour Magic is on a cooldown which isn't much better than the BoF cooldown. I can...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/12/07, 6:34 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 14,023
Posted By Christmas
You're quite lucky then. 38 Primal Fires for the...

You're quite lucky then. 38 Primal Fires for the Spellfire set, 13 for the Spellcloth for that set (assuming you make it/get it made entirely by Spellfire tailors), another 20 for the Spellcloth and...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/12/07, 6:14 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 14,023
Posted By Christmas
I agree. From 1 to 55 as a warlock I was wearing...

I agree. From 1 to 55 as a warlock I was wearing putrid pink or gangrenous green robes. And from 60-70 I was wearing vile robes as well (have you seen the robe that The Black Stalker drops?...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/12/07, 11:16 AM
Replies: 870
Views: 138,579
Posted By Christmas
Blizzard has quite a few options open to it at...

Blizzard has quite a few options open to it at the moment, regarding professions/farming/raid content in general.

a) they can do nothing. Pretty easy. It's unlikely that people who burnout from...
Forum: Player vs. Player 04/11/07, 11:24 PM
Replies: 1,221
Views: 292,784
Posted By Christmas
As a warlock, I team up with a Doomkin for 2v2s....

As a warlock, I team up with a Doomkin for 2v2s. Our ratings have varied wildly (1600-1800). I'm deep Affliction (41/9/11), respecced from 40/0/21 just for PVP (I have yet to see what effect it has...
Forum: Class Mechanics 04/11/07, 10:43 PM
Replies: 827
Views: 133,487
Posted By Christmas
Anecdotally, I'm pretty sure it does. When I...

Anecdotally, I'm pretty sure it does. When I first got my set, I remember repeatedly pulling aggro from pug tanks in Shattered Halls and dying - and the only reason I could come up with was healing...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 04/05/07, 9:48 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 43,360
Posted By Christmas
I use Recap for infight things and WoW Web Stats...

I use Recap for infight things and WoW Web Stats for post-raid analysis. Lossendil's work on the WWS server is absolutely fantastic.
Forum: Public Discussion 04/03/07, 8:59 AM
Replies: 548
Views: 90,524
Posted By Christmas
Nothing fills me with more horror than this idea....

Nothing fills me with more horror than this idea. In my experience of MMORPGs, the consumers often have too much of a vested interest to be given a say. Class balance by popular consent?...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/01/07, 11:55 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 65,333
Posted By Christmas
We tried having him tanked, but the tank was...

We tried having him tanked, but the tank was ragestarved and therefore aggro starved, and had no chance of keeping him central.



I'd be very surprised if we had enough interrupts for that - we ran...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/31/07, 5:19 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 65,333
Posted By Christmas
Yes, I'm aware that Blizzard is telegraphed -...

Yes, I'm aware that Blizzard is telegraphed - however, Flame Wreath lasts long enough for a Blizzard to move around pretty much the whole room, meaning it's pretty awkward. It's made worse by the...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/31/07, 4:59 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 65,333
Posted By Christmas
Yes, I was close to the edge. I wouldn't mind so...

Yes, I was close to the edge. I wouldn't mind so much except as far as I can tell, Blizzard being cancelled is a myth so every second for repositioning counts.
Forum: Public Discussion 03/31/07, 3:53 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 65,333
Posted By Christmas
Here's another Shade of Aran question: we gave...

Here's another Shade of Aran question: we gave him some more tries today (we killed him once, last week) and several times Flame Wreath blew people up, despite no-one moving. I know that sounds dumb,...
Forum: Class Mechanics 03/27/07, 11:24 AM
Replies: 827
Views: 133,487
Posted By Christmas
Is 0/21/40 the best single-target DPS, and at...

Is 0/21/40 the best single-target DPS, and at what gear level is this true? The shadowpriest.com wiki has a section where caster DPS output was modelled. The less extreme section...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/25/07, 2:11 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 65,333
Posted By Christmas
Like the OP, I'm in a small and casual* guild...

Like the OP, I'm in a small and casual* guild that had a huge roadblock with Aran (well, 12 hours of solid attempts on Saturday). We got him to ~8k health on one attempt and wiped.

We tried all...
Forum: Class Mechanics 03/22/07, 11:57 AM
Replies: 827
Views: 133,487
Posted By Christmas
The sig was related to the amount of bitching...

The sig was related to the amount of bitching that went on about factions and PVE/PVP racials. Possibly makes less sense if you hadn't read the wow-europe forums regarding such. Probably annoying if...
Forum: Class Mechanics 03/22/07, 9:12 AM
Replies: 827
Views: 133,487
Posted By Christmas
Quick question for those of you who have the...

Quick question for those of you who have the Spellstrike set:

Currently I'm a 40/0/21 build. I'm using the 2-piece Oblivion set bonus because, with Dark Pact, it's almost like I get 45 mp5 instead...
Forum: Class Mechanics 03/18/07, 3:23 PM
Replies: 827
Views: 133,487
Posted By Christmas
I use a combination of Recap (by Hawkys) which is...

I use a combination of Recap (by Hawkys) which is (now) an Ace2 addon, and great for on-the-fly monitoring. For more detailed debriefs I use WoW Web Stats (link (http://www.lossendil.fr)). I also...
Forum: Class Mechanics 03/16/07, 7:53 PM
Replies: 827
Views: 133,487
Posted By Christmas
Ok. In the interests of not having the site where...

Ok. In the interests of not having the site where they're hosted crashed by increased traffic, I'll take a risk and PM you the links to a couple of the most recent relevant encounters. That and I...
Forum: Class Mechanics 03/16/07, 2:09 PM
Replies: 827
Views: 133,487
Posted By Christmas
I've been looking at some WoW Web Stats of a few...

I've been looking at some WoW Web Stats of a few past raid encounters I've been on, and I have some questions which I'm going to put in this thread rather than make a new thread for.

This comes with...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/17/06, 8:59 AM
Replies: 1,676
Views: 170,292
Posted By Christmas
Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: Public Discussion 12/15/06, 8:02 AM
Replies: 1,676
Views: 170,292
Posted By Christmas
I'm looking for some help. I'm currently trying...

I'm looking for some help. I'm currently trying to remake my BC spreadsheet, and I find myself lacking certain knowledge and completely unable to find it.

That knowledge is warlock pet scaling,...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/13/06, 12:00 PM
Replies: 1,676
Views: 170,292
Posted By Christmas
I could have misread somewhere, but I was under...

I could have misread somewhere, but I was under the impression that there were multiple sets of gear available for various means - certainly for the hybrid classes. I had not been made aware that...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/13/06, 10:18 AM
Replies: 1,676
Views: 170,292
Posted By Christmas
I suspect this one will turn out to be the major...

I suspect this one will turn out to be the major advantage of Affliction builds. As we level to 70, we'll need higher amounts of +spell critical rating to get 1% critical. This translates to a...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/10/06, 10:20 AM
Replies: 1,676
Views: 170,292
Posted By Christmas
It appears I underestimated the Fel Guard. Set...

It appears I underestimated the Fel Guard. Set the "Deadliest Creature" list to the last 7 days (http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/toplist/index.html?en).

*Braces for the nerfbat*

Edit:
Voidwalker at...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/09/06, 3:55 PM
Replies: 1,676
Views: 170,292
Posted By Christmas
I opted for a heavy Affliction build, 48...

I opted for a heavy Affliction build, 48 Affliction 3 Demonology (for Improved Imp). I've found that I am rather aggro limited. With an AQ40/BWL geared tank in ZG, I managed to pull aggro on single...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 12/09/06, 6:48 AM
Replies: 1,267
Views: 147,958
Posted By Christmas
This may or may not help, but I got around all my...

This may or may not help, but I got around all my binding problems using BindPad for each character (remember to go to Key Bindings (in the Blizzard menu) and top right option there is "Character...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 12/08/06, 1:59 PM
Replies: 1,267
Views: 147,958
Posted By Christmas
I use Necrosis.

I use Necrosis.
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 12/08/06, 7:24 AM
Replies: 1,267
Views: 147,958
Posted By Christmas
I'm currently using Eavesdrop, but I'd like a...

I'm currently using Eavesdrop, but I'd like a working version of SimpleCombatLog. Thusfar I have failed to find one. I have the Ace2 folder, I have got the most recent SimpleCombatLog, but so far no...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 12/07/06, 3:54 PM
Replies: 1,267
Views: 147,958
Posted By Christmas
Using CT_RaidAssist (can't get oRA2 to work), I...

Using CT_RaidAssist (can't get oRA2 to work), I can't see the MT targets. I suspect it might be ag_UnitFrames, but I can't see any options that would hide MT targets there, and Show MT Targets is on...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/07/06, 3:48 PM
Replies: 1,676
Views: 170,292
Posted By Christmas
I don't know, Jaithra, and I'm not eager to find...

I don't know, Jaithra, and I'm not eager to find out - I've specced out of Demo and don't want to spec back in. My Fel Guard got a really, really unfortunate name - Jhuuthun - and I'm wondering if...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 12/07/06, 1:27 PM
Replies: 1,267
Views: 147,958
Posted By Christmas
I had BindPad set up perfectly for my warlock, on...

I had BindPad set up perfectly for my warlock, on the character specific slot (rather than General).

Then I did the same for my mage, but it overrode the bindings for my warlock.

Confusing. It said...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/07/06, 12:14 PM
Replies: 1,676
Views: 170,292
Posted By Christmas
I tried Fel Guard at first. I didn't take Bane...

I tried Fel Guard at first. I didn't take Bane (instant corruption is too nice with the new DoT co-efficient) but I found that, once I had my Fel Guard beating on people for very mediocre...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 12/07/06, 11:41 AM
Replies: 1,267
Views: 147,958
Posted By Christmas
Is anyone else having trouble with...

Is anyone else having trouble with SimpleCombatLog? When I try and put on a setting, I get the error message "Interface\Addons\SimpleCombatLog\opt_gui_format.lua:87:attempt to call a table value"....
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 12/07/06, 10:43 AM
Replies: 1,267
Views: 147,958
Posted By Christmas
As a possible workaround, you could try doing...

As a possible workaround, you could try doing character-specific binds for each character using Bindpad.


Edit:

I will copy the generosity of Exewut.

Click here...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 12/07/06, 10:42 AM
Replies: 1,267
Views: 147,958
Posted By Christmas
Thank you! My quest for a complete UI draws...

Thank you! My quest for a complete UI draws closer to a close.
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 12/07/06, 9:32 AM
Replies: 1,267
Views: 147,958
Posted By Christmas
Awesome. I use Squeenix because I like a square...

Awesome. I use Squeenix because I like a square minimap at the bottom of the screen, but at least that means there is hope. Thanks.
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 12/07/06, 9:25 AM
Replies: 1,267
Views: 147,958
Posted By Christmas
I have had error messages with the latest MetaHUD...

I have had error messages with the latest MetaHUD and SimpleCombatLog. I haven't been able to get a working version of oRA2.

Lastly, I'm looking for something that lets me hide the unwanted World...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 12/06/06, 5:06 PM
Replies: 1,267
Views: 147,958
Posted By Christmas
I'm posting this here because although it is not...

I'm posting this here because although it is not a mod question, it's a question about the 2.0 UI.

I now have a World Map button attached to my minimap. I have been unable to find a way to remove...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/11/06, 6:59 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 51,249
Posted By Christmas
According to the 'Dungeon Companion' which is at...

According to the 'Dungeon Companion' which is at least officially endorsed by Blizzard (but not written), Onyxia in Phase 2 has a 30% chance to move forward and Deep Breath, a 35% chance to move...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/09/06, 1:19 PM
Replies: 1,676
Views: 170,292
Posted By Christmas
Shards practically gather themselves in...

Shards practically gather themselves in battlegrounds. I don't give everyone in my AV / AB / WSG a healthstone. Although I did like to summon people to the Relief Hut fence area in the old days, but...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/09/06, 6:42 AM
Replies: 1,676
Views: 170,292
Posted By Christmas
Have as many immense enjoyments as you want ;)...

Have as many immense enjoyments as you want ;) It's not that the shard system is complicated (it's not), or that I have trouble (other than time wasted) gathering shards. It's simply that, given two...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/09/06, 5:29 AM
Replies: 1,676
Views: 170,292
Posted By Christmas
After you said this, I had to do it. Took my 59...

After you said this, I had to do it. Took my 59 mage as the only one on a little ZG run. Despite having to manually buff everyone with 30 min Int (didn't have the book) and conjure awful water for...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/26/06, 9:18 AM
Replies: 1,676
Views: 170,292
Posted By Christmas
A moot point can be a point that is debatable or...

A moot point can be a point that is debatable or open to debate, as well as an irrelevant one. Also, a warlock that is heavy Demonology might not have either Soul Leech or Dark Pact. Although I do...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/24/06, 2:53 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,206
Posted By Christmas
The title is "Spellcaster Scaling", and the...

The title is "Spellcaster Scaling", and the discussions were about how spellcaster scaling worked when two classes got spells if different cast times that interacted with the same system involved...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/24/06, 2:24 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,206
Posted By Christmas
The casting is front-loaded, the damage is not....

The casting is front-loaded, the damage is not. Warlock instant spells either have long cooldowns (Death Coil) or a short cooldown and cost a soul shard (Shadowburn). Mages by comparison can...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/21/06, 1:17 PM
Replies: 1,676
Views: 170,292
Posted By Christmas
Like Translocate for wizards in Everquest. Oh,...

Like Translocate for wizards in Everquest.

Oh, the trains we made. The glorious, never-ending-aggro trains. From Blackburrow to Freeport.

Happy days.
Forum: Class Mechanics 10/19/06, 10:18 AM
Replies: 3,132
Views: 494,752
Posted By Christmas
Well, it came up in a <class that we won't...

Well, it came up in a <class that we won't mention> thread before, here, and wasn't satisfactorily resolved. I can use that <class> to test tonight, hopefully, if my server is actually up. But if I'm...
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