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Forum: Public Discussion 12/21/10, 9:14 AM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,450,613
Posted By Mman
Until we know what the true goal of the Old Gods...

Until we know what the true goal of the Old Gods is then there really isn't a difference. This is especially true if the purpose of the Old Gods is somwhere along the lines of pure chaos and...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/09/10, 9:36 AM
Replies: 351
Views: 58,769
Posted By Mman
I'd also assume that a lot of people at Blizzard...

I'd also assume that a lot of people at Blizzard were not aware of this change much before we were. Obviously we can't know the inside workings of the company, but if it would have been general...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/08/10, 9:11 AM
Replies: 351
Views: 58,769
Posted By Mman
Because most people can't afford the luxury of...

Because most people can't afford the luxury of just up and quitting their job? Especially in this economy.
Forum: Public Discussion 07/07/10, 11:55 AM
Replies: 351
Views: 58,769
Posted By Mman
But they are not the same choice. Identifying...

But they are not the same choice. Identifying myself in a bar is to a single person, and perhaps anybody in ear shot. But if I post on those forums I am now giving means to anybody who has my in...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/07/10, 11:04 AM
Replies: 351
Views: 58,769
Posted By Mman
Wrong, it is much worse. In the real world I get...

Wrong, it is much worse. In the real world I get to pick and chose who I want to interact with how much information I wish to reveal to them. If I go out to a bar I don't randomly reveal my full...
Forum: The Dung Heap 05/12/10, 11:26 AM
Replies: 30,103
Views: 1,884,751
Posted By Mman
This is just pie in the sky dreaming, but it sure...

This is just pie in the sky dreaming, but it sure would be convenient if searing totem put a debuff on whatever it was attacking that would allow the fire nova to be centered on that mob. It would...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/12/10, 10:58 AM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,450,613
Posted By Mman
I thought it looked like one of those giant...

I thought it looked like one of those giant undead trolls.
Forum: Public Discussion 05/05/10, 11:05 PM
Replies: 374
Views: 75,345
Posted By Mman
I don't think anybody smart thinks that 10 man...

I don't think anybody smart thinks that 10 man tuning is inherently easier. It isn't. But for anybody not at the cutting edge of raiding, generally the roadblock is getting 25 people who that all...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/04/10, 5:21 PM
Replies: 374
Views: 75,345
Posted By Mman
But where is that break point between the "Best"...

But where is that break point between the "Best" and just "Ok"?

The top guilds don't have anything to worry about. Even a small incentive will keep them doing 25 1. because they are min/maxing...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/04/10, 1:15 PM
Replies: 374
Views: 75,345
Posted By Mman
I agree with Tinwhisker. That first tier or...

I agree with Tinwhisker. That first tier or raids is going to determine the shape of raids for the rest of the expansion. Some people have suggested that the guild system would be a good way to...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/04/10, 11:02 AM
Replies: 374
Views: 75,345
Posted By Mman
The EJ forum is actually a pretty narrow window...

The EJ forum is actually a pretty narrow window into the population of WoW. It takes a certain type of individual to seek out the information provided here. For individuals who are truely into end...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/29/10, 11:59 AM
Replies: 374
Views: 75,345
Posted By Mman
What I am really interested in seeing is how...

What I am really interested in seeing is how these changes plus the new guild system affects pugs. Currently, at least on my realm, there is a pretty active population successfully completing...
Forum: Shamans 04/15/10, 2:06 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 96,510
Posted By Mman
That relationship is pretty much exactly what we...

That relationship is pretty much exactly what we saw with AP/Haste in WotLK though. Compare the difference in value of haste while wearing Naxx and ICC gear. And that isn't much of an issue. ...
Forum: Shamans 04/15/10, 10:39 AM
Replies: 218
Views: 96,510
Posted By Mman
I don't see why they wouldn't be able to balance...

I don't see why they wouldn't be able to balance this with the affects of haste/crit. It would also be interesting in that as our gear level increased a larger portion of our dps would come from...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/13/10, 3:27 PM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,450,613
Posted By Mman
The problem with an additional role is that it...

The problem with an additional role is that it would need to be available for more than one class. Otherwise Blizzard could not design content assuming they will be in a raid. My idea is to expand...
Forum: Shamans 04/08/10, 9:49 AM
Replies: 218
Views: 96,510
Posted By Mman
The problem with using Lava Burst is that at some...

The problem with using Lava Burst is that at some point I would think it would do less damage than LB. The more Mastery/Crit we aquire on our gear the smaller the difference will be. Now, this gap...
Forum: Warlocks 04/07/10, 4:50 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 264,804
Posted By Mman
Soul Shards not being acquired in combat has some...

Soul Shards not being acquired in combat has some interesting ramifications. Won't that mean that longer fights will significantly reduce a warlock's DPS? Perhaps it is their intention to greatly...
Forum: Shamans 04/07/10, 1:28 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 96,510
Posted By Mman
From an Enhancement's perspective, I'm not...

From an Enhancement's perspective, I'm not excited about any of these changes. Unleash Weapon is just another move in our rotation (although a good way to front load damage I suspect). The only...
Forum: Shamans 03/25/10, 7:57 PM
Replies: 713
Views: 664,120
Posted By Mman
Shock and Awe looks like it is taking up a huge...

Shock and Awe looks like it is taking up a huge chunk of resources because it is the first on your list. Any recursive processes used by other addons is attributed to the first one on the list,...
Forum: Hunters 03/18/10, 9:55 AM
Replies: 774
Views: 789,426
Posted By Mman
/clearfocus /focus [nodead] "deformed...

/clearfocus
/focus [nodead] "deformed fanatic"
/cast [@focus, exists, nodead] distracting shot

You can try something like that. I haven't tested it though, but it should clear your focus and then...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/15/10, 2:34 PM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,450,613
Posted By Mman
@ Bierz in response to 1. If this is how...

@ Bierz in response to 1.

If this is how Blizzard wants to take the story line then they are breaking story telling credo #1, know your audience. Blizzard needs to craft the story to us, and the...
Forum: Shamans 03/04/10, 4:50 PM
Replies: 624
Views: 252,488
Posted By Mman
The ICC buff is a straight DPS % buff, correct? ...

The ICC buff is a straight DPS % buff, correct? Can't you just increase the DPS that enhsim gives you by that much? Not sure why you would be interested in sim results with that information...
Forum: Shamans 03/02/10, 9:03 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 27,776
Posted By Mman
There seems to be a difference in real world...

There seems to be a difference in real world observed uptime and the simulated uptime (in both TRS and enhsim). This is either through some unnacounted for human reaction or a difference in the...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/19/10, 2:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 56,552
Posted By Mman
I think the big question people are missing is...

I think the big question people are missing is not whether this data is accurate but is this data useful? What purpose does this knowledge serve? WoL can be a useful tool, but unless this...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/10/10, 12:51 PM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,450,613
Posted By Mman
I wasn't being serious about the BE warriors,...

I wasn't being serious about the BE warriors, seeing as they already exist in lore and warrior is pretty much a default class anyway. But if they are going to explain any of then new race/class...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/10/10, 11:11 AM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,450,613
Posted By Mman
What I want to see is the explanation for gnomes...

What I want to see is the explanation for gnomes becoming priests. Hopefully the justification is interesting, possibly relating to the discovery of their origins in WotLK. I also want an equally...
Forum: The Dung Heap 02/05/10, 2:57 PM
Replies: 30,103
Views: 1,884,751
Posted By Mman
Fiddlesticks, what is the font you are using in...

Fiddlesticks, what is the font you are using in those screenshots?
Forum: Public Discussion 02/04/10, 12:01 PM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,450,613
Posted By Mman
Who is to say that isn't exactly what...

Who is to say that isn't exactly what reorginization consists of? The titan's "weapon" is some sort of save state that they could resume to if the planet went to shit.
Forum: Public Discussion 01/04/10, 4:03 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,205
Posted By Mman
Each one of these threads get significantly less...

Each one of these threads get significantly less amusing. To top it off this poster was clearly trying to elicit this specific response from you.
Forum: Public Discussion 12/24/09, 1:54 PM
Replies: 2,072
Views: 1,158,803
Posted By Mman
When switching a new expansion it is important to...

When switching a new expansion it is important to get rid of any item that will devalue because stat rot (like gems, potions, craftable items, etc). If you are interested long term, focus on smaller...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/17/09, 3:33 PM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,450,613
Posted By Mman
This scourge rep wouldn't necessarily make you...

This scourge rep wouldn't necessarily make you unfriendly with any other group, nor would it make you immune from being attacked by any normal scourge mob. If Arthas was turning us it would be...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/17/09, 2:03 PM
Replies: 429
Views: 360,167
Posted By Mman
I think if you implemented some sort of tax...

I think if you implemented some sort of tax system into GDKP it could potentially work well for a guild. To incentivize participation you could link the percentage of runs you participate in to the...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/17/09, 1:19 PM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,450,613
Posted By Mman
Whooosh. This discussion of our possible...

Whooosh.



This discussion of our possible interactions with Deathwing have really gotten me thinking about how we have interacted with the Lich King. How great would it hav been if all the threats...
Forum: Shamans 12/14/09, 11:48 AM
Replies: 455
Views: 733,084
Posted By Mman
What purpose does comparing yourself to your...

What purpose does comparing yourself to your guildmates serve? You have no control of the disparity in dps between classes, so the knowledge cannot help you play in anyway. Information that would be...
Forum: Shamans 12/11/09, 5:19 PM
Replies: 713
Views: 664,120
Posted By Mman
Flametongue provides an additional 211 spell...

Flametongue provides an additional 211 spell damage. I believe the fire nova coefficient is 21.41%. This means that fire nova will be doing ~ an extra 45 damage. Under an ideal fire nova every 3...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/07/09, 5:52 PM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,450,613
Posted By Mman
Ok, lets assume Arthas has not been fully...

Ok, lets assume Arthas has not been fully consumed by Ner’zhul, Arthas has been holding back and the scourge without him is more powerful than with him. Why? I don't think he is doing it out of the...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/02/09, 2:28 PM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,450,613
Posted By Mman
Wouldn't it make since for Gnomer and the Goblin...

Wouldn't it make since for Gnomer and the Goblin city would be a natural entrace into Deepholm? I mean, Gnomer is already underground and it wouldn't be a stretch with the Goblins terraforming their...
Forum: Shamans 12/01/09, 9:24 AM
Replies: 713
Views: 664,120
Posted By Mman
Are you going to lose all the expertise on your...

Are you going to lose all the expertise on your current gear when you zone into IC? No, you will gradually lose it over that same period as you replace pieces of your current tier set. You will...
Forum: The Dung Heap 11/27/09, 9:49 AM
Replies: 30,103
Views: 1,884,751
Posted By Mman
I don't see where any of your problems are...

I don't see where any of your problems are inherent to a GDKP run. It seems to me like you would be unable to form a decent PUG no matter the system in place. GDKP goes a long way to attract good...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/19/09, 3:33 PM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,450,613
Posted By Mman
With the gating system though they could easily...

With the gating system though they could easily exclude those files until that portion of Icecrown was opened up. Then treat each new wing opening like a small patch, filling in those files.
Forum: Public Discussion 11/18/09, 3:17 PM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,450,613
Posted By Mman
There has never been any mention of an encounter...

There has never been any mention of an encounter against Bolvar. Haven't we always assumed he is part of another counter, most like Arthas? It seems a long and mindless jump to get from what...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/15/09, 9:18 AM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,450,613
Posted By Mman
Not exactly. Garrotte can simply mean to...

Not exactly. Garrotte can simply mean to strangle, but usually it denotes the use of some device (such as wire, rope, etc.) used to strangulate somebody from behind. On the other hand, if you say...
Forum: Shamans 10/05/09, 1:27 PM
Replies: 394
Views: 242,013
Posted By Mman
Norml, you should sim with the gear/stats you...

Norml, you should sim with the gear/stats you current have to determine which gems will benefit you the most. This is the most accurate way to increase your dps instead of just guessing which gems...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/01/09, 2:38 PM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,450,613
Posted By Mman
Technically the Ice Crown raid is happening...

Technically the Ice Crown raid is happening simultaneously (or close to it) to the 5-man dungeon I think. Also, I am pretty sure Blizzard has indicated that we will have some sort of skirmish with...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/11/09, 4:20 PM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,450,613
Posted By Mman
Besides an in game viewpoint, there are way too...

Besides an in game viewpoint, there are way too many players from a lore standpoint as well. It makes sense to everybody fighting the lich king's forces from all sides up until the point where you...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/02/09, 2:54 PM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,450,613
Posted By Mman
There are hundreds of scenarios that Blizzard...

There are hundreds of scenarios that Blizzard could come up with that would make it reasonable for Thrall to be captured. He could be weakened from either something resulting from the cataclysm or...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/19/09, 5:45 PM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,450,613
Posted By Mman
I still don't buy that goblins as a race will...

I still don't buy that goblins as a race will join the Horde. Just that many will chose to. You will still have lot of independent goblins working for whoever will pay them, Steamwheedle included...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/19/09, 10:08 AM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,450,613
Posted By Mman
I think this might be a sort of chicken and egg...

I think this might be a sort of chicken and egg though. Do people skip the story because they are not interested in lore or because they simply have been conditioned into ignoring it? I would argue...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/13/09, 2:38 PM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,450,613
Posted By Mman
Wouldn't the most logical explanation for Worgen...

Wouldn't the most logical explanation for Worgen been that their initial transformation been into pretty much entirely evil beings. But through druidism and Elune they were lead from their evil ways...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/07/09, 1:53 PM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,450,613
Posted By Mman
I don't see how this would work in any way. ...

I don't see how this would work in any way. Armor is a class based restriction, not race. If you had a race that could only wear one type of armor you would need to create items for every class...
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