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Forum: Public Discussion 04/29/07, 8:47 PM
Replies: 405
Views: 85,760
Posted By Hexel
Yeah, this is win. Also it allows rogues (and...

Yeah, this is win. Also it allows rogues (and perhaps shadow priests) to stay on Hydross throughout which really boosts dps on him. We tank all four adds right where Hydross is and have 4-5 warlocks...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/28/07, 1:08 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 51,669
Posted By Hexel
If I remember correctly the first one was a...

If I remember correctly the first one was a rather unconspicious Dreadlord, then I can't remember what came first of the Lich (Rage Winterchill) and a Pit Lord, indeed. No Death Knights .. basically...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/28/07, 2:27 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 24,700
Posted By Hexel
Initially I thought that announcing a SC-based...

Initially I thought that announcing a SC-based MMO (or any other MMO other than the future plans for WoW) now would be quite a bad idea, but on second thought maybe that's exactly what they have in...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/27/07, 11:40 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 51,669
Posted By Hexel
So I'm compelled to ask; have anybody reached any...

So I'm compelled to ask; have anybody reached any bosses yet? Are these the same as in the WC3 mission?

If they are, it kind of makes you wonder how the final wave, that had Archimonde in it, will...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/19/07, 6:44 PM
Replies: 405
Views: 85,760
Posted By Hexel
Add the rather extreme rogue-unfriendliness to...

Add the rather extreme rogue-unfriendliness to this. Motivating example; the Sartura-style whirlwind he does not only deals DD - it adds a DoT that ticks for uncomfortable amounts. Nihilum didn't...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/15/07, 2:52 PM
Replies: 666
Views: 203,450
Posted By Hexel
Meh that would be boring! A vial of blood on a...

Meh that would be boring! A vial of blood on a spike just doesn't hold the same effect as a severed head :(
Forum: Public Discussion 04/15/07, 1:04 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 61,958
Posted By Hexel
Bottom line, Illidan and Arthas are the two major...

Bottom line, Illidan and Arthas are the two major celebrity villains in the Warcraft universe. It would be a questionable move to "spend" them both in the two first expansions.

On the other hand...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/01/07, 4:50 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 89,182
Posted By Hexel
Well the main problem is that they seem to have...

Well the main problem is that they seem to have fallen in love with the MC + a MAJOR MAJOR damage buff, not just MC. Simple MC's across the board, un-CC-able or not, would have been justifiably...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/01/07, 5:13 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 15,449
Posted By Hexel
I especially love how they squeezed in SSC not...

I especially love how they squeezed in SSC not one time, not two times, but three times. ><
Forum: Public Discussion 04/01/07, 4:17 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 14,052
Posted By Hexel
It's SL to me. And SH. SP. UB. SV. Arc. Mech....

It's SL to me. And SH. SP. UB. SV. Arc. Mech. Bota. Ramparts. BF. Karazhan. For some reason I don't usually abbreviate Karazhan. Magth. Gruul. SSC. TK. BT. Keepin' it simple. :P
Forum: Public Discussion 03/31/07, 1:37 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 29,621
Posted By Hexel
Would this really work? Face it, with the...

Would this really work? Face it, with the exception of the all-out bugged Vashj the SSC encounters aren't really that hard, and they're certainly not that numerous. Naxx had both, real hard...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/31/07, 1:10 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 29,621
Posted By Hexel
That's frankly asking a bit much. :P Increase...

That's frankly asking a bit much. :P

Increase SSC respawn timers from 45 minutes to 1h 30 on everything except colossi. Make the colossi stay dead instead (until soft-reset, or maybe even...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/30/07, 3:08 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 89,182
Posted By Hexel
I can live with those kind of encounters, but...

I can live with those kind of encounters, but hell, it can be done so much better than just flinging random death sentences around. I'm perplexed if that made it through any R&D cycle knowing how...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/30/07, 3:02 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 89,182
Posted By Hexel
He talks (a bit) more about that in the 1.5 hour...

He talks (a bit) more about that in the 1.5 hour long interview with WCRadio. Al'Ar is a Phoenix, and you all know what Phoenix'es like to do when they die. They like to come back to life again. He...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/30/07, 2:15 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 89,182
Posted By Hexel
I think that's an average cross-section. Edit;...

I think that's an average cross-section. Edit; removed Awake's part as it was already posted.
Forum: Public Discussion 03/30/07, 2:01 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 89,182
Posted By Hexel
Another update from Nihilum, this time less of a...

Another update from Nihilum, this time less of a I-was-just-there-and-it's-terrible rant and more of a thread actually dedicated to what should be fixed in this...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/30/07, 1:22 AM
Replies: 445
Views: 89,182
Posted By Hexel
No. They ended the raid some time after midnight,...

No. They ended the raid some time after midnight, basically saying 'We're done. This is a gay encounter'.

Edit; Just had to post this here. The official post-kill Nihilum rant, here you have it...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/29/07, 10:34 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 89,182
Posted By Hexel
I was under the impression that Illidan would be...

I was under the impression that Illidan would be the capo di tutti capi of The Burning Crusade, and that Zul'Aman would be another 'token' raid instance (aka ZG-style) that wouldn't really have...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/28/07, 10:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,047
Posted By Hexel
There was a half-PUG Naxxramas run on my server...

There was a half-PUG Naxxramas run on my server this weekend. Patchwerk dropped in about 3 minutes with ~30 people I believe. Spider Wing was cleared as well. Trash is of course almost soloable...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/28/07, 12:28 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 65,336
Posted By Hexel
I've found counterspell to work on the adds.

I've found counterspell to work on the adds.
Forum: Public Discussion 03/28/07, 12:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,236
Posted By Hexel
We had Tinman not spawning once, upon killing the...

We had Tinman not spawning once, upon killing the remaining three The Crone would not spawn. Soft reset was the solution.
Forum: Public Discussion 03/27/07, 2:15 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 29,621
Posted By Hexel
For trash to be done right I really think the...

For trash to be done right I really think the respawn timers need to be tailored to what encounter (and purpose) actually follows them. There also needs to be ways of stopping trash respawning once...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/19/07, 9:29 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 31,879
Posted By Hexel
While it might not be open to the great public...

While it might not be open to the great public you gotta mention the AQ-gate questline. That started with killing 40k bugs in Silithus, had to kill Broodlord, and sent you all over the world doing...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/01/07, 1:41 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 23,266
Posted By Hexel
Firemaw is a poor example of anything as far as...

Firemaw is a poor example of anything as far as good raid encounter design goes; it's flawed to 'use' him to promote exploiting LoS to avoid the aura on Netherspite. It is clearly not intended to be...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/27/07, 12:02 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 65,336
Posted By Hexel
It's not a huge issue to survive the AE...

It's not a huge issue to survive the AE Pyroblast, though somebody's bound to get unlucky and die to that + a add hit, our mantra is to have everybody instapop a healthstone and super healing potion...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/26/07, 11:50 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 240,093
Posted By Hexel
If you sheep the Lookout first he never spawns...

If you sheep the Lookout first he never spawns those adds. Aka sheep as initial aggro, then break, tank, and kill. Still it's pretty much easier to just dodge them in the huts as the respawn rate is...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/26/07, 7:40 AM
Replies: 1,385
Views: 221,444
Posted By Hexel
I'm impressed that you can even last for 10...

I'm impressed that you can even last for 10 minutes on that fight, he should be dead well before.
Forum: Public Discussion 02/25/07, 4:07 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,773
Posted By Hexel
I think you need to 'pre-pot', so that when he...

I think you need to 'pre-pot', so that when he tries to cast the spell on the random target of his choice, he finds it immune. Requires some timing for it and it's basically cheesing the encounter,...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/25/07, 3:13 AM
Replies: 1,385
Views: 221,444
Posted By Hexel
Pretty definite I've seen a blizzard up for the...

Pretty definite I've seen a blizzard up for the first couple of seconds after a flame wreath cast at least, now it might just be the animation "timing out" due to graphics lag etc., and no damage...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/25/07, 1:53 AM
Replies: 1,702
Views: 288,088
Posted By Hexel
Or just do raid content 6 nights a week 5-7 hours...

Or just do raid content 6 nights a week 5-7 hours a night so there's not a lot of time left to trod through heroics for those who also enjoy a bit of sleep / daylight once in a while.
Forum: Public Discussion 02/25/07, 12:51 AM
Replies: 1,702
Views: 288,088
Posted By Hexel
Zero Learning Curve? The learning curve starts...

Zero Learning Curve? The learning curve starts with the regular 70 wings. They're for most a lot harder than your everyday baron run. Then there's heroic runs - which do suffer compositionwise due...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/24/07, 5:46 PM
Replies: 1,702
Views: 288,088
Posted By Hexel
The polearm's a bit of a joke - better suited to...

The polearm's a bit of a joke - better suited to be on Kazzak's or Doomwalker's loot table if you ask me - still what boggles me is that a weekly reset 25-man raidboss does apparently not drop two T4...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/24/07, 5:23 PM
Replies: 1,702
Views: 288,088
Posted By Hexel
The trinket is good, it's better than Nelth Tear,...

The trinket is good, it's better than Nelth Tear, which up to now was the best pure +dmg caster trinket.
Forum: Public Discussion 02/24/07, 4:05 AM
Replies: 502
Views: 121,529
Posted By Hexel
Sacrificing DPS, yes. At least pick up some blue...

Sacrificing DPS, yes. At least pick up some blue dps with decent stamina from normal wings and enchant them with stamina. But as always consumables > gear. At any rate hitting 8k+ as a squishy isn't...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/24/07, 2:43 AM
Replies: 1,702
Views: 288,088
Posted By Hexel
That's already required to get into Hyjal....

That's already required to get into Hyjal. Logically, seeing the pretty involving raid attunements now you would have to expect a Hyjal clear to access Black Temple.
Forum: Public Discussion 02/24/07, 2:40 AM
Replies: 1,385
Views: 221,444
Posted By Hexel
Problem with mage interrupting on that fight...

Problem with mage interrupting on that fight isn't just the 30 sec cooldown on counterspell, I'm willing to swear he has a well above normal resist rate. Anyway keep frost and fire silenced and...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/24/07, 12:42 AM
Replies: 502
Views: 121,529
Posted By Hexel
I'd basically say he's a Patchwerk 2.0 (without...

I'd basically say he's a Patchwerk 2.0 (without having read all 23 pages to see if that's been brought up already). He outputs big, though increasing, melee damage to the tank of your choice, while...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/08/06, 7:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,179
Posted By Hexel
The "ideal" raidbuild, as such, would vary with...

The "ideal" raidbuild, as such, would vary with each fight wouldn't it? Going Faerlina? Bring heals. Loatheb? Stack mages. Patchwerk? Swap hunters out and mages and warlocks in. Most bosses you can...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/07/06, 2:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,351
Posted By Hexel
I am fairly confident that ignite aggro does...

I am fairly confident that ignite aggro does indeed increase with the ticks. Logically it has to be since doing it up-front would be trying to predict the future as Quigon mentioned. Moreover my own...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/07/06, 2:20 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 10,650
Posted By Hexel
C'Thun. Definitely C'Thun. But I also remember...

C'Thun. Definitely C'Thun. But I also remember stuff like 4 wipes in a row to Sulfuron, as a Naxx level guild "coming back for the Nexus" :P
Forum: Public Discussion 10/01/06, 2:11 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 42,044
Posted By Hexel
Anybody else getting striken by ... fake? +300?

Anybody else getting striken by ... fake? +300?
Forum: Public Discussion 09/30/06, 12:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,796
Posted By Hexel
The only problem with this specific question is...

The only problem with this specific question is that it's also in Die Hard: With a Vengance.[/quote]
If my memory serves me right the figures in Die Hard 3 are 10 gallons and 3 gallons :)
Forum: Public Discussion 09/30/06, 11:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,796
Posted By Hexel
About cross-server transfers, if you're involved...

About cross-server transfers, if you're involved with recruiting in one of the few guilds that can expect to get such applications:

Why do you feel the responsobility lies with you? Transferring...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/22/06, 11:39 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 10,284
Posted By Hexel
Well, that's exactly the point. The system in...

Well, that's exactly the point. The system in itself would be very easily misusable. Whether most guilds would ever need any protection structures is another matter.
Forum: Public Discussion 09/22/06, 9:34 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 10,284
Posted By Hexel
Actually I'm pretty sure this is something...

Actually I'm pretty sure this is something Blizzard indeed has thought of, and thought better of.

Now, I'm going to set myself in the role as a game designer who's just been given the task to...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/22/06, 3:11 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,708
Posted By Hexel
We have our guild bank sponsor consumables we...

We have our guild bank sponsor consumables we feel are a "necessity". Back when we were learning Chromaggus we always seemed to be losing the MT in the 10%-20% range on him. Of course this was partly...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/22/06, 3:03 AM
Replies: 285
Views: 47,017
Posted By Hexel
Basically Warlocks have no significant mana regen...

Basically Warlocks have no significant mana regen talents or abilities that can even come close to mage's clearcasting / passive regen talents, if they can't lifetap. There's no way around that fact...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/21/06, 10:54 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 14,588
Posted By Hexel
Of course you could argue that severing the need...

Of course you could argue that severing the need for progressing through today's raid content is screwing the hardcore raider who's spent 20+ hours / week in these zones for 1.5 years. But at the end...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/20/06, 2:16 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,120
Posted By Hexel
Different sets tailored to different specs is a...

Different sets tailored to different specs is a very nice idea, one that I would like to see in action.

Anyway; returning to the sets vs. set bonuses discussion -> what set bonuses aren't more or...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/18/06, 12:00 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 14,447
Posted By Hexel
Now this might be stating the bleeding obvious,...

Now this might be stating the bleeding obvious, but; keep all HS tanks alive. Lose one and you'd be lucky to recover perfectly, if at all. There's two problems with losing a HS tank, doesn't matter...
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