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Forum: Class Mechanics 03/27/08, 3:44 AM
Replies: 2,892
Views: 940,404
Posted By Vandemar
While the spreadsheet is very good, I wouldn't...

While the spreadsheet is very good, I wouldn't spend mats / gems / etc relying on it being accurate for a .1% difference in estimated DPS. That's also well under the expected margin for error in any...
Forum: Public Discussion 01/31/08, 4:57 AM
Replies: 458
Views: 227,820
Posted By Vandemar
We tried to bring in alts for the opening of the...

We tried to bring in alts for the opening of the timed chests tonight, and the replacements all didn't get roll boxes for the items, and couldn't see anything on mouseover of the chests. It was on...
Forum: Public Discussion 01/30/08, 6:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,648
Posted By Vandemar
Probably because combat res has a 20 minute...

Probably because combat res has a 20 minute cooldown, and anything over 15's not allowed in arenas.
Forum: The Dung Heap 01/04/08, 4:55 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,292
Posted By Vandemar
Rogues, when properly supported with group...

Rogues, when properly supported with group composition, do noticeably more damage than any other class. Fitting more than 3 into a raid can be tough unless you run a 2nd melee group, but 2-3 rogues...
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/18/07, 3:42 PM
Replies: 416
Views: 298,504
Posted By Vandemar
I did some testing on a DM spirit last night for...

I did some testing on a DM spirit last night for this- Blade of Infamy with Mongoose, 330 hit rating, DST equipped but no passive haste for 2.6 mainhand speed with 2.16 during Haste procs. Combat...
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/06/07, 6:05 AM
Replies: 1,639
Views: 447,098
Posted By Vandemar
It's still normalized, I observed a 1 damage...

It's still normalized, I observed a 1 damage difference with 2130 and 2131 with something around 1750AP on PTR.
Forum: Class Mechanics 11/09/07, 2:52 AM
Replies: 1,639
Views: 447,098
Posted By Vandemar
The change is that Ruthlessness no longer works...

The change is that Ruthlessness no longer works on Deadly Throw. Relentless Strikes is unchanged regarding Deadly Throw, and Slice n Dice still works with both Ruthlessness and Relentless Strikes.
Forum: Class Mechanics 11/03/07, 4:48 PM
Replies: 1,639
Views: 447,098
Posted By Vandemar
I just did a bit of testing with 2131 and 2130 on...

I just did a bit of testing with 2131 and 2130 on a Blasted Lands servant, and saw Hemo hits of 320-322 with the 1.9 mace, and 321-323 with the 2.6 sword, all with 1793AP, which indicates that Hemo's...
Forum: Class Mechanics 10/14/07, 11:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,058
Posted By Vandemar
It's possible that parried Backstabs can result...

It's possible that parried Backstabs can result from lag, but my experiences line up well with the theory stated above- on a stationary, tanked mob, you can stand dead-center in its model and observe...
Forum: Player vs. Player 10/03/07, 3:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,633
Posted By Vandemar
I'd love to see a blue post confirming that any...

I'd love to see a blue post confirming that any team over 1600 cannot add new members, since your personal rating resets to 1500 when you join a new team. If you have a link to something official...
Forum: Class Mechanics 10/02/07, 7:10 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 63,595
Posted By Vandemar
I just did a bit of testing on RED on the Blasted...

I just did a bit of testing on RED on the Blasted lands servants, with an unarmed rogue with 2/2 Murder. With RED, I was seeing 205-206 hits and 431-432 crits (approx. 210%), with a different helm...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/16/07, 9:27 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 23,003
Posted By Vandemar
The Aldor apothecary on PTR is still showing the...

The Aldor apothecary on PTR is still showing the old Supreme Power flask, and not either of the new ones.
Forum: Public Discussion 07/13/07, 8:29 PM
Replies: 797
Views: 213,274
Posted By Vandemar
This seems to have replaced the Flask of Shadow...

This seems to have replaced the Flask of Shadow Fortification in my alchemy tab:
Flask of Pure Death- +80 shadow / frost / fire damage, mats are 7 nightmare vine, 3 mana thistle, 1 fel lotus, 1...
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/09/07, 12:33 AM
Replies: 2,735
Views: 611,065
Posted By Vandemar
Misery increases poison & Envenom damage, as well...

Misery increases poison & Envenom damage, as well as Fiery or Lifestealing weapon enchant damage, and the proc on Romulo's Poison Vial. The combination of Stormstrike and Misery can produce some...
Forum: Player vs. Player 06/19/07, 2:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,040
Posted By Vandemar
8/23=.3478, which is greater than .30, so you...

8/23=.3478, which is greater than .30, so you will receive points for this week. This information is also available looking at your in-game Honor tab, where it calculates the percentages for you.
Forum: Public Discussion 05/29/07, 1:58 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 159,209
Posted By Vandemar
I've had a similar issue for some time (well...

I've had a similar issue for some time (well before 2.0, even), but only with a long-sleeved shirt with flared cuffs. Unequipping and re-equipping shirt or gloves seems to at least temporarily fix...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/23/07, 7:56 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 19,150
Posted By Vandemar
I saw the Ace of Blessings drop earlier today,...

I saw the Ace of Blessings drop earlier today, from the last boss in heroic Sethekk Halls.
Forum: Public Discussion 05/22/07, 10:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,203
Posted By Vandemar
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topi...

http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=105810607
Forum: Class Mechanics 05/08/07, 6:20 PM
Replies: 2,735
Views: 611,065
Posted By Vandemar
5/8 01:30:21.656 You hit Servant of Grol for...

5/8 01:30:21.656 You hit Servant of Grol for 469.
5/8 01:30:22.046 Your Instant Poison VII hits Servant of Grol for 186 Nature damage.
5/8 01:30:22.875 You hit Servant of Grol for 118.
5/8...
Forum: Class Mechanics 05/08/07, 7:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,282
Posted By Vandemar
[Rogue] 2.1.0 Sword Spec + Dragonspine Trophy & Tsunami Talisman proc testing

I did a bit of testing on the 0.1.0(6655) test realm build, focusing on a variety of proc mechanics. I was using the Aldor exalted mainhand sword, with Fiery enchant and Instant poison, and a white...
Forum: Class Mechanics 05/07/07, 8:31 PM
Replies: 1,408
Views: 255,118
Posted By Vandemar
The latest PTR push includes an update to...

The latest PTR push includes an update to Tree-Mender's Belt, to match the other epic heroic feral gear- 406 AC, 27 str, 27 agi, 22 stam, 21 int. That makes it a pretty clear upgrade over Manimal's...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/04/07, 1:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,374
Posted By Vandemar
There's some discussion of that in this here...

There's some discussion of that in this here thread: http://elitistjerks.com/showthread.php?t=10982 , as well as some stuff that's spilled over into the updated patch notes thread, and some of the...
Forum: Class Mechanics 05/03/07, 10:18 PM
Replies: 1,408
Views: 255,118
Posted By Vandemar
Tree-Mender's Belt hasn't changed, I attached a...

Tree-Mender's Belt hasn't changed, I attached a screenshot of the tooltips for that and the heroic badge reward ring (gained 94AC, 4 stam, 1 def rating).
Forum: Class Mechanics 05/02/07, 6:04 PM
Replies: 1,408
Views: 255,118
Posted By Vandemar
Swapping in Moonglade pieces has the same effect,...

Swapping in Moonglade pieces has the same effect, and it'll pull you out of stealth as well, if you're prowling around cat. I'd guess it has to do with the reduced mana cost on shifting bonuses on...
Forum: Class Mechanics 04/13/07, 4:03 AM
Replies: 1,408
Views: 255,118
Posted By Vandemar
Here's a screenshot from the PTR, showing the...

Here's a screenshot from the PTR, showing the mouseover on the ring.
Forum: Class Mechanics 04/13/07, 3:51 AM
Replies: 1,408
Views: 255,118
Posted By Vandemar
With 3/3 Thick Hide, I'm seeing 5471AC in caster,...

With 3/3 Thick Hide, I'm seeing 5471AC in caster, and 25012 in bearform, which is pretty consistent with getting the full value out of all the items.
Forum: Public Discussion 04/13/07, 2:29 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 59,576
Posted By Vandemar
7 dreamfoil, 3 mountain silversage, 1 black...

7 dreamfoil, 3 mountain silversage, 1 black lotus, 1 crystal vial

All the old flasks (excluding maybe Chromatic Resistance, since I don't have it) use 7 of one thing, 3 of the other, and one black...
Forum: Class Mechanics 04/13/07, 2:20 AM
Replies: 1,408
Views: 255,118
Posted By Vandemar
Updates from the 2.1.0 PTR on a few of my bear...

Updates from the 2.1.0 PTR on a few of my bear tanking items:
Heavy Clefthoof Leggings are now 503AC, 33 stamina, 29 defense rating, sockets unchanged
Heavy Clefthoof Boots are now 394AC, 30 stam, 21...
Forum: Class Mechanics 04/12/07, 5:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,110
Posted By Vandemar
I managed to read this thread just after tanking...

I managed to read this thread just after tanking a Heroic Underbog run on my feral druid alt (413.3 defense, 152 rating, with 4 resilience to eliminate the remaining crit chance on 73s)- I had reset...
Forum: Class Mechanics 04/10/07, 7:07 AM
Replies: 2,735
Views: 611,065
Posted By Vandemar
The cycles listed in the sheet are sustained...

The cycles listed in the sheet are sustained rotations, not an indication of the best way to start or end the fight. Your best bet is probably a 1-2pt SnD at first, and then move into more of a...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/09/07, 7:17 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 38,439
Posted By Vandemar
I attempted a DM Tribute run on my feral druid...

I attempted a DM Tribute run on my feral druid alt, with an affliction lock (it was late, and we were bored) recently- after killing the King, the NPC shows up, but you don't get the debuff and the...
Forum: Class Mechanics 04/03/07, 5:32 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 30,993
Posted By Vandemar
The best reason I know if to not use Lifestealing...

The best reason I know if to not use Lifestealing in a raid situation is that it uses Imp Shadowbolt charges, as it's a non-periodic source of shadow damage (http://www.thottbot.com/s20004). That...
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/01/06, 5:33 PM
Replies: 3,257
Views: 312,266
Posted By Vandemar
I tried out two different macros, on the current...

I tried out two different macros, on the current PTR-

Mouseover Gouge clears CPs on your current target, and results in one CP on the Gouged target.
Mouseover Blind has no effect on CPs on your...
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