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Forum: Player vs. Player 11/21/08, 4:24 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 96,623
Posted By Tejs
The best solution to that problem that I have...

The best solution to that problem that I have read is that 5 minutes before until 5 minutes after, all elementals despawn for the conflict. That gives farmers 2 hours and 20 minutes to farm whatever...
Forum: Player vs. Player 11/19/08, 10:41 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 96,623
Posted By Tejs
I've played a couple of Wintergrasp games since...

I've played a couple of Wintergrasp games since Sunday, and these are my observations:

- Quest NPCs seem hit or Miss inside the keep. While wintergrasp is underway, I can pick up the Victory in...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/11/08, 12:01 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 14,839
Posted By Tejs
Isnt that the point though? It's no longer "Fire...

Isnt that the point though? It's no longer "Fire Spec Mage", but "Speed Fire Spec Mage" or "Debuff Damage Fire Spec Mage" giving out subspecs for each tree. It's ok if the DPS of one is greater than...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/11/08, 10:40 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 14,839
Posted By Tejs
It seems to me that if you want truly meaningful...

It seems to me that if you want truly meaningful talent specializations, you need to do away with cookie-cutter talent builds.

Well how do you do that? The only answer I can come up with are...
Forum: The Dung Heap 06/19/08, 3:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 25,240
Posted By Tejs
One of every class. Warrior - Protection Druid -...

One of every class.

Warrior - Protection
Druid - Restoration
Paladin - Protection
Death Knight - DPS
Mage - DPS
Warlock - DPS
Shaman - Elemental or Enhancement
Rogue - DPS
Forum: Shamans 06/19/08, 10:08 AM
Replies: 1,604
Views: 382,632
Posted By Tejs
I'm not very happy with Elemental Oath as it...

I'm not very happy with Elemental Oath as it currently stands. Another talent giving us +hit is not something shaman need, and the values on it are not conducive. For example, we can get +9% Spell...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/24/08, 1:57 PM
Replies: 615
Views: 113,813
Posted By Tejs
Let me preface this post by stating I've never...

Let me preface this post by stating I've never been above 1850 rating ever on any team. So just so you know where I'm coming from...

I'm just throwing this out there for consumption, call me a scrub...
Forum: Player vs. Player 03/16/08, 12:53 AM
Replies: 1,843
Views: 450,019
Posted By Tejs
Hey guys, I'm looking for some advice with my...

Hey guys,

I'm looking for some advice with my 3v3 Team. The composition is Disc priest, frost mage, and myself (MS Warrior). I have 3/5 Season 3, 2/5 Season 2, Merciless Gladiator's Sword, The World...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/21/08, 4:33 PM
Replies: 4,393
Views: 1,575,361
Posted By Tejs
No. Beyond my immediate rejection since I...

No.

Beyond my immediate rejection since I likely won't have this title in 2.4, you're just going to have to realize that there is no compelling reason to arbitrarily limit badge gear that is less...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/20/08, 11:52 AM
Replies: 4,393
Views: 1,575,361
Posted By Tejs
True, but the problem remains that even if...

True, but the problem remains that even if players all gain / lose based on the queue'd participants, the actual average rating is increased or lowered by half of what you should have gotten. All...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/20/08, 11:45 AM
Replies: 4,393
Views: 1,575,361
Posted By Tejs
Negative. Team rating is required to be static in...

Negative. Team rating is required to be static in order for the ELO system to work.

Example:

Team has 10 Players, 5 of which at 2000 Personal Rating and 5 at 1000 Personal Rating. So the...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/07/08, 3:54 PM
Replies: 374
Views: 53,802
Posted By Tejs
Is it just me, or did you just respond to his...

Is it just me, or did you just respond to his point with the exact response he said fulltime raiders would use?
Forum: Public Discussion 01/31/08, 9:17 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 33,443
Posted By Tejs
I figured I would post this considering that...

I figured I would post this considering that people may not know about this (and should be more than enough to keep your computer going strong)

Spybot - Search and Destroy...
Forum: Public Discussion 01/10/08, 2:54 PM
Replies: 1,172
Views: 259,328
Posted By Tejs
I'm thinking more than certain news outlets pay...

I'm thinking more than certain news outlets pay Blizzard some money to get exclusives for their magazine (to drive sales). If they spill these exclusives in a free podcast, then the magazine is...
Forum: Shamans 01/09/08, 4:48 PM
Replies: 2,219
Views: 808,145
Posted By Tejs
Just to give some background information here: -...

Just to give some background information here:
- Tejs - WWS (http://wowwebstats.com/sp44fxekyq6ps?s=10616-11089&a=28) - Another Morogrim Attempt with relatively same damage (no moonkin, less power...
Forum: Shamans 01/09/08, 1:28 PM
Replies: 2,219
Views: 808,145
Posted By Tejs
I realize that Black Temple and Mount Hyjal are a...

I realize that Black Temple and Mount Hyjal are a different tier from where I am at, but I currently lead DPS in my guild by a fair margin.

Wow Web Stats...
Forum: Player vs. Player 01/09/08, 1:12 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,226
Posted By Tejs
While we can all agree that Druids are the best...

While we can all agree that Druids are the best flag carriers... why would we want to reinforce that idea instead of changing it to be more uniform?

The point is to tailor the BG so that by...
Forum: Public Discussion 01/08/08, 3:42 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 14,585
Posted By Tejs
The only logical solution to me to reduce raid...

The only logical solution to me to reduce raid time requirements is to either reduce trash clearing considerably or remove trash respawns entirely.

Nothing, and I mean nothing is as demoralizing...
Forum: Public Discussion 01/08/08, 12:46 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 14,585
Posted By Tejs
Please forgive me if this sounds trite, but I...

Please forgive me if this sounds trite, but I doubt Blizzard really even cares about the keying effects that Black Temple raiding guilds experience.

My guild has never set foot in BT or MH, has no...
Forum: Player vs. Player 01/08/08, 10:15 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,226
Posted By Tejs
I was just pointing out that it unnecesarily...

I was just pointing out that it unnecesarily increase the relative strength of certain classes to be flag carriers even more. Druids would the the absolute premiere flag carriers, even more so. If...
Forum: Player vs. Player 01/07/08, 4:53 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,226
Posted By Tejs
That would seem to only encourage flag carriers...

That would seem to only encourage flag carriers that could avoid being hit. The shield doesnt drop if an attack doesnt land.
Forum: Player vs. Player 01/04/08, 2:14 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 61,249
Posted By Tejs
And the difference is that Arenas are based on a...

And the difference is that Arenas are based on a rating system with a preform team setup. Battlegrounds are not. You can take any set of people and queue together for a battleground. However, you...
Forum: Player vs. Player 01/04/08, 12:28 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 61,249
Posted By Tejs
Actually, that sounds like a great idea to mesh...

Actually, that sounds like a great idea to mesh PvE with PvP, just apply it to all raid bosses and a little bit of honor, say 100. 400 for a full clear of TK, 600 for SSC!
Forum: Player vs. Player 01/04/08, 11:40 AM
Replies: 885
Views: 107,146
Posted By Tejs
Seems to me the problem is you need to hold the...

Seems to me the problem is you need to hold the Snowfall Graveyard. It might slow you down in the initial push, but you'll no longer have to worry about spawnign back at Stormpike.

Or hell, even...
Forum: Player vs. Player 01/04/08, 10:23 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 61,249
Posted By Tejs
I fail to see how providing more game types for...

I fail to see how providing more game types for Arena (or even BGs) reduces diversity in PvP. What is wrong with providing more options or more game types? You may not like doing objective games, but...
Forum: Player vs. Player 01/03/08, 11:54 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 61,249
Posted By Tejs
You're somewhat correct. But shouldnt the major...

You're somewhat correct. But shouldnt the major (and only imo) difference between Arena and BG play be the rated aspect?
Forum: Player vs. Player 01/03/08, 11:23 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 61,249
Posted By Tejs
I can't believe everyone has just blanketly...

I can't believe everyone has just blanketly dismissed the idea of a changing objective for the Arena. The only argument tossed out is that it wouldnt be balanced because of it's objective nature, and...
Forum: Shamans 01/03/08, 5:03 PM
Replies: 2,219
Views: 808,145
Posted By Tejs
Not I. However, I can add a manual lag modifier...

Not I. However, I can add a manual lag modifier if you want to a test run. Timing is relatively easy to change with my simulator.
Forum: Shamans 01/03/08, 4:27 PM
Replies: 2,219
Views: 808,145
Posted By Tejs
It doesnt really, Im just used to mentally adding...

It doesnt really, Im just used to mentally adding it in my head (character pane + 14).
Forum: Shamans 01/03/08, 4:13 PM
Replies: 2,219
Views: 808,145
Posted By Tejs
My simulator starts with just basic data (and the...

My simulator starts with just basic data (and the original idea was to base it off your character pane stats)

1) Spellpower (without Totem Relic Addition)
2) Critical Strike Chance (including...
Forum: Shamans 01/03/08, 11:05 AM
Replies: 2,219
Views: 808,145
Posted By Tejs
Ok, added some new features to my simulator: 4pc...

Ok, added some new features to my simulator: 4pc T6 modeling, Quagmirran's Eye, and better reporting.

A new screenshot: http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/6849/simrun6ba4.png

Let me know some test...
Forum: Shamans 01/02/08, 11:11 PM
Replies: 2,219
Views: 808,145
Posted By Tejs
My simulator is not currently modeling 4pc T6,...

My simulator is not currently modeling 4pc T6, although it can be modified to do so really easily.

I actually have more data being computed from the simulator than is being displayed on screen...
Forum: Shamans 01/02/08, 4:57 PM
Replies: 2,219
Views: 808,145
Posted By Tejs
These results somewhat match my simulator. Inputs...

These results somewhat match my simulator. Inputs I used match those what you posted above (save I approximated 208 Haste Rating for 13.26% Haste since mine works on haste rating not a percent)
Test...
Forum: Player vs. Player 01/02/08, 2:28 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,226
Posted By Tejs
Sounds like one of the best solutions is to place...

Sounds like one of the best solutions is to place restrictions on the flag carriers. I too, loathe chasing after Resto Druid FCs just because by themselves, they can nearly elude an entire team. I...
Forum: Player vs. Player 01/01/08, 12:41 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,226
Posted By Tejs
You've already pointed out how teams with no...

You've already pointed out how teams with no healers or undergeared healers would be crippled by your suggested change, so I wont touch on it but briefly. Adding a 'reinforcements' concept to WSG...
Forum: Shamans 12/20/07, 8:55 PM
Replies: 2,219
Views: 808,145
Posted By Tejs
I actually decided to 'do something about it' and...

I actually decided to 'do something about it' and made my own Elemental Shaman DPS Combat Simulator in ASP.NET (if someone has free hosting somewhere, I can mail you the source code for you to...
Forum: Shamans 12/18/07, 11:31 PM
Replies: 2,219
Views: 808,145
Posted By Tejs
Unfortunately for me, the ShamStats (or w/e)...

Unfortunately for me, the ShamStats (or w/e) spreadsheet said PoFE > T5 Shoulders when I purchased them, so the version I had obviously favored spell haste a bit more =D
Forum: Shamans 12/18/07, 3:47 PM
Replies: 2,219
Views: 808,145
Posted By Tejs
I agree with this. I'm not trying to dismiss...

I agree with this. I'm not trying to dismiss haste as a good DPS stat, but it's one of the few DPS stats that just isnt worth it until you get enough of it, oddly enough, and too much of it...
Forum: Shamans 12/18/07, 3:30 PM
Replies: 2,219
Views: 808,145
Posted By Tejs
Perhaps I should re-phrase then. My 'perception'...

Perhaps I should re-phrase then. My 'perception' was based on WWS reports, and I didnt notice any benefit from switching from T5 shoulders to Pauldrons of the Furious Elements, and in fact I saw a...
Forum: Warriors 12/14/07, 2:08 PM
Replies: 4,239
Views: 1,105,779
Posted By Tejs
Indeed, regemming is an issue I found. I actually...

Indeed, regemming is an issue I found. I actually gemmed my stuff before reading some FAQs here on these boards and have been too lazy to spend the money just for BoK benefits. It *is* on my to-do...
Forum: Warriors 12/14/07, 1:31 PM
Replies: 4,239
Views: 1,105,779
Posted By Tejs
Try 1 I was shatter killed about 60% into the...

Try 1 I was shatter killed about 60% into the fight.

Try 2 I was aggro killed about 30 seconds into the fight.

[edit] According to my view, it shows 100% and 101% DPS time respectively. Maybe you...
Forum: Warriors 12/14/07, 12:14 PM
Replies: 4,239
Views: 1,105,779
Posted By Tejs
Hey there EJ, I'm looking for a little advice...

Hey there EJ, I'm looking for a little advice about my warrior, Trollblade. This character is an alt, but an alt I sometimes use on lower raids such as Gruul and Kara (which the WWS is for).
...
Forum: Shamans 12/14/07, 9:53 AM
Replies: 2,219
Views: 808,145
Posted By Tejs
Increments in 0.1 Seconds are the only things...

Increments in 0.1 Seconds are the only things worth it imo.

I picked up Pauldrons of the Furious Elements a while back reducing Lightning Bolt to 1.96 Seconds. 0.04 Seconds is hardly noticeable, and...
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/13/07, 3:03 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 21,039
Posted By Tejs
Just remember that a bunch of ancillary benefits...

Just remember that a bunch of ancillary benefits are available to 31/30:

1) +3% Hit from Precision can potentially be matched by Defiance. 6 Expertise would be equal to -1.50% Parry / Dodge as I...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 11/16/07, 11:44 AM
Replies: 228
Views: 90,999
Posted By Tejs
On the topic of Dash... I really like this...

On the topic of Dash...

I really like this concept for my UI. Right now I'm using VisualThemes after reading this thread, and I'm absolutely loving it - it really does feel like it should be part...
Forum: Shamans 11/14/07, 1:23 PM
Replies: 2,219
Views: 808,145
Posted By Tejs
Cant you just macro your Lightning Bolt into a: ...

Cant you just macro your Lightning Bolt into a:

/cast Lightning Bolt
/script ClearUIErrors()

or something?

That way you wouldnt get the sound, nor the error message.
Forum: Shamans 11/14/07, 12:37 PM
Replies: 2,219
Views: 808,145
Posted By Tejs
I just button mashed my Lightning Bolt key last...

I just button mashed my Lightning Bolt key last night in ZA and noticed no casting lag at all.

On that point, I wish to give some anecdotal evidence:

1) ZA is an Elemental Shaman paradise,...
Forum: Shamans 11/09/07, 2:13 PM
Replies: 2,219
Views: 808,145
Posted By Tejs
Here's my question, and what I've been trying to...

Here's my question, and what I've been trying to do to model it:

1) What can I do, with gearing, that would give me a 2.3 DPS equivalent to my old 2.2 gear DPS?

This was just to see how I could...
Forum: Shamans 11/07/07, 1:54 PM
Replies: 2,219
Views: 808,145
Posted By Tejs
Wow Web Stats...

Wow Web Stats (http://wowwebstats.com/eq3tdeu51hs31)

Right now, I'm one of the leading DPS in my guild, but that I believe is more due to my inherent gear advantage over the rest of the DPS (I...
Forum: Player vs. Player 11/04/07, 8:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 19,258
Posted By Tejs
Small Threadjack here, but I too have found Resto...

Small Threadjack here, but I too have found Resto Druid + Warlock to be an impossible matchup against my Elemental Shaman + Disc priest group.

We've tried mana burning the warlock to zero mana -...
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