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Forum: Druids 09/14/09, 3:17 PM
Replies: 1,417
Views: 564,114
Posted By Pater
Wondering about tanking boot enchants. I've...

Wondering about tanking boot enchants. I've always gone with runspeed because of the unquantifiable advantages. But the tank profiles I'm seeing are not showing runspeed. I searched but didn't see...
Forum: Druids 09/06/09, 5:41 PM
Replies: 1,417
Views: 564,114
Posted By Pater
Mark of the Relentless from HTOC - Picked it up &...

Mark of the Relentless from HTOC - Picked it up & it looks like a pretty darn good tank ring, yet there's no discussion of it on these forums at all. Comparing it to my Keystone Great-Ring, I lose...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 09/02/09, 11:33 AM
Replies: 5,688
Views: 1,071,999
Posted By Pater
Are there any unitframes that are particularly...

Are there any unitframes that are particularly good with vehicle bars? I want to be able to see my own mount and see and target party members' mounts easily when mounted. Some mods I've used are...
Forum: Druids 03/06/09, 8:46 PM
Replies: 761
Views: 319,383
Posted By Pater
Just to confirm -- it does not stack, right?

Just to confirm -- it does not stack, right?
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 03/02/09, 7:44 PM
Replies: 2,727
Sticky: UI Help Center
Views: 477,154
Posted By Pater
Looking for a versatile buff/debuff filtering...

Looking for a versatile buff/debuff filtering mod, ideally one that hooks into pitbull or other unit frame.

Pitbull has filter options, but it won't let you break it down by...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/24/09, 4:00 PM
Replies: 634
Views: 225,925
Posted By Pater
Re: BG queuing: Others are reporting that...

Re: BG queuing: Others are reporting that ghetto-hearthing is now nerfed; you get sent to the nearest graveyard instead of your bind. I expect therefore that you do indeed get returned to your...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/24/09, 1:47 PM
Replies: 634
Views: 225,925
Posted By Pater
Someone's made a great youtube on dual spec and...

Someone's made a great youtube on dual spec and equipment manager. YouTube - [How to PTR] Dual Talent Specialization. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUnvA8G_o-0)
Forum: Druids 02/24/09, 1:45 PM
Replies: 857
Views: 399,236
Posted By Pater
Any raid tankish thoughts on what dual spec to...

Any raid tankish thoughts on what dual spec to pursue? My logic goes like this:
- Lots of variation in number of tanks required. Some fights need 1, some need 3-4.
- Low variation between fights in...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/24/09, 1:27 PM
Replies: 634
Views: 225,925
Posted By Pater
Pure speculation--but maybe they're putting that...

Pure speculation--but maybe they're putting that in because Ulduar will require splitting up the raid long distances and we might need to refer to maps to move around to each other. This fits well...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/24/09, 1:18 PM
Replies: 634
Views: 225,925
Posted By Pater
Interesting thing posted on MMO-champion--they...

Interesting thing posted on MMO-champion--they now have instance maps, at least for WOTLK instances. They look pretty cool--I love maps and seeing the artwork and area titles will make instances...
Forum: Druids 02/24/09, 11:24 AM
Replies: 761
Views: 319,383
Posted By Pater
Given that Savage Defense supposedly only affects...

Given that Savage Defense supposedly only affects physical damage, does anyone have additional thoughts about the intent behind the changes? Both the bubble buff and the armor nerf are physical...
Forum: Druids 02/24/09, 9:56 AM
Replies: 1,356
Views: 950,663
Posted By Pater
Can you report on how Savage Defense works? Does...

Can you report on how Savage Defense works? Does it stack? Does it work in cat form?
Forum: Druids 02/24/09, 8:00 AM
Replies: 761
Views: 319,383
Posted By Pater
Savage Defense is physical only. PTR 3.1.0 -...

Savage Defense is physical only.


PTR 3.1.0 - Patch Notes (http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?topic=40602.0)
Forum: Druids 02/23/09, 10:17 AM
Replies: 1,356
Views: 950,663
Posted By Pater
Yeah, I'm not convinced there's a "problem"...

Yeah, I'm not convinced there's a "problem" either. I'm just batting around ideas to try to squeeze another 0.1% out of this awesome mod based on the GCD thing.

Basically I notice myself getting...
Forum: Druids 02/23/09, 9:59 AM
Replies: 1,356
Views: 950,663
Posted By Pater
I'm embarrassed I didn't realize Berz locks out...

I'm embarrassed I didn't realize Berz locks out TF. And good point that TF both doesn't cause and isn't affected by GCD. I knew the former but sort of forgot the latter.



I guess the main issue...
Forum: Druids 02/23/09, 9:11 AM
Replies: 1,356
Views: 950,663
Posted By Pater
Following up on the question I posed...

Following up on the question I posed earlier--whether there is anything interesting we could do with macros and the Face Mauler mod to take advantage of the fact that TF doesn't trigger a GCD:

On...
Forum: Druids 02/22/09, 2:36 PM
Replies: 1,356
Views: 950,663
Posted By Pater
This mod is really fantastic. I'm wondering if...

This mod is really fantastic.

I'm wondering if anyone has any thoughts about working in the fact that TF does not cause GCD.

I'm not sure exactly how this would work; maybe something like
- I...
Forum: Druids 02/19/09, 10:49 PM
Replies: 1,356
Views: 950,663
Posted By Pater
Really fantastic mod. I'm using f but still...

Really fantastic mod.

I'm using f but still showing icons in bear form.

Also I was wondering if there's a chance we can change it from icons to text, or add text to icons, and/or let text be custom.
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 02/06/09, 3:57 PM
Replies: 1,055
Views: 582,841
Posted By Pater
Hi - I started with a custom UI (Muqq's) that I...

Hi - I started with a custom UI (Muqq's) that I have since completely customized. But, it appears, the original author used some custom colors for Pitbull's power bars--i.e., gray instead of the...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 02/06/09, 2:40 PM
Replies: 635
Views: 233,175
Posted By Pater
Question on PowerColor - I'm using PitBull to...

Question on PowerColor - I'm using PitBull to replicate the functionality of Digits while tacking on a DruidMana display.

The trouble I'm currently having is my current power is MP:PowerColor. Rage...
Forum: Druids 02/06/09, 1:16 PM
Replies: 761
Views: 319,383
Posted By Pater
The stacking question is very important. When I...

The stacking question is very important. When I first read the announcement, I assumed 1 stack only. Is there any reason to believe otherwise?
Forum: Druids 02/05/09, 1:15 PM
Replies: 761
Views: 319,383
Posted By Pater
I assumed it wouldn't stack--but I have seen...

I assumed it wouldn't stack--but I have seen speculation in other threads that it would. Each hit reduces 1 charge, each charge shields up to 25%AP. It seems more likely that it won't stack,...
Forum: Druids 02/05/09, 1:06 PM
Replies: 761
Views: 319,383
Posted By Pater
OK--I must have just been wrong about pre- and...

OK--I must have just been wrong about pre- and post-armor. You're right it would be worthless otherwise.

Are feral tanks the best damage reducers now? Big, slow-hitting boss mob would hit any...
Forum: Druids 02/05/09, 12:10 PM
Replies: 761
Views: 319,383
Posted By Pater
So what role do they think we play? Savage...

So what role do they think we play? Savage Defense seems to be targeted at tanking single, slow-hitting targets. I would also suggest it's targeted at targets that deal spell damage since the shield...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/05/09, 12:03 PM
Replies: 634
Views: 225,925
Posted By Pater
[Edit: sorry for the cross-post, moved to Druid...

[Edit: sorry for the cross-post, moved to Druid forum.]
Forum: Druids 02/04/09, 9:28 AM
Replies: 1,417
Views: 564,114
Posted By Pater
Wondering if there's a consensus on tank bracer...

Wondering if there's a consensus on tank bracer enchant (40 Sta v. 6 stats) or if it just breaks down to the hp v. avoidance debate.
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 01/29/09, 10:10 AM
Replies: 2,727
Sticky: UI Help Center
Views: 477,154
Posted By Pater
Sorry to cross-post, but not getting any answers...

Sorry to cross-post, but not getting any answers in the primary threads. What's the status on the QuickHealth/InstantHealth mods? I read somewhere they're unnecessary because Bliz incorporated...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 01/26/09, 1:13 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 133,210
Posted By Pater
It's not clear to me from the threads and...

It's not clear to me from the threads and interface sites the status of InstantHealth and LibQuickHealth. Is there a consensus on currentness/accuracy/ease of setup?
Forum: Public Discussion 01/23/09, 5:38 PM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,455,759
Posted By Pater
Gotcha, have not gotten to that point yet and...

Gotcha, have not gotten to that point yet and didn't realize it was already answered in-game.
Forum: Public Discussion 01/23/09, 5:14 PM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,455,759
Posted By Pater
I guess I'm trying to figure out whether the...

I guess I'm trying to figure out whether the "curse of the flesh" is something put into the Titans' creations by the Titans themselves, or if it's put there by outside party. I initially thought it...
Forum: Public Discussion 01/23/09, 12:00 PM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,455,759
Posted By Pater
I've found the "curse of the flesh" idea...

I've found the "curse of the flesh" idea fascinating. It's odd to call it a curse when the effect is that mechanical/inorganic creations become living things with free will and emotions--that's...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 01/22/09, 9:01 AM
Replies: 807
Views: 510,048
Posted By Pater
Searched the thread and didn't find an answer -...

Searched the thread and didn't find an answer - I've used Grid before and know it's going to be a hassle to set up. Is there any place people have uploaded preset config settings? I'm looking for a...
Forum: Druids 01/22/09, 8:51 AM
Replies: 329
Views: 134,339
Posted By Pater
Just wondering why you wrote D*3.7+D instead of...

Just wondering why you wrote D*3.7+D instead of D*4.7

Overall formula is...
[White Armor of Cloth + Leather + Cloak]*(1.1 Thick Hide)*(1.66 SoTF)*(1.02 Meta Gem)*(4.7 Dire Bear Form)
+ [Remaining...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 01/21/09, 12:13 PM
Replies: 2,727
Sticky: UI Help Center
Views: 477,154
Posted By Pater
Are there any UI compilations that aggressively...

Are there any UI compilations that aggressively use a viewport? I'm thinking something like the original EQ interface, that might allow me to have all of my data visible without having it obscure...
Forum: Public Discussion 01/21/09, 8:22 AM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,455,759
Posted By Pater
Just wanted to throw out there how cruel the...

Just wanted to throw out there how cruel the Forsaken have become in WOTLK. I'm halfway through Dragonblight (having done both BT and HF intro zones). Even in HF I thought the Forsaken had taken...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 01/15/09, 10:50 AM
Replies: 2,727
Sticky: UI Help Center
Views: 477,154
Posted By Pater
This is exactly what I was hoping for. Just one...

This is exactly what I was hoping for. Just one of those things you don't know about when you take long breaks from the game. Thank you.
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 01/14/09, 5:32 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 27,639
Posted By Pater
I really like the idea of a DDR/Guitar Hero type...

I really like the idea of a DDR/Guitar Hero type display--vertical rather than horizontal. Pseudo-3D feel where far-off events are faded or smaller or rotated to seem deeper into the screen. (I...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 01/14/09, 10:10 AM
Replies: 2,727
Sticky: UI Help Center
Views: 477,154
Posted By Pater
Often in more difficult encounters I'll get...

Often in more difficult encounters I'll get affected by short debuffs (boss abilities). I rarely get a chance to mouse over every debuff and fully read and understand the tooltip because of the...
Forum: Public Discussion 01/13/09, 11:35 AM
Replies: 877
Views: 581,369
Posted By Pater
WMP worked like a charm for loading time in...

WMP worked like a charm for loading time in Vista. I got to character select in less than 5 seconds, down from ~30 typically. Not sure if it boosted in-game FPS; only a small change, if any.
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 03/07/08, 8:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,475
Posted By Pater
Just insert -- GCDPointer SetCursor(nil) --...

Just insert

-- GCDPointer
SetCursor(nil)
-- GCDPointer end

and

-- GCDPointer
if perc > 0.01 then
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 03/04/08, 6:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,475
Posted By Pater
As far as I can tell, the pointer can not be...

As far as I can tell, the pointer can not be truly animated. You could, however, simulate the effect by using enough different pointers to give the appearance of animation. For example, you could...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 03/03/08, 8:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,475
Posted By Pater
Pointer/Cursor showing GCD status (Quartz hack)

I've been thinking for a while (since I started click casting in WOW about 2.5 years ago!) that I might want to have a slightly more visible way of seeing the GCD. This is especially so when I'm...
Forum: Player vs. Player 03/02/08, 2:45 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 432,542
Posted By Pater
Here's what I do: This macro is bound to...

Here's what I do:
This macro is bound to "f"


/cast [noform:1]Dire Bear Form;Feral Charge;
/cast Bash

This lets me shift, charge, and bash with that one key. It can't do the wrong thing since bash...
Forum: Player vs. Player 02/29/08, 7:01 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 17,212
Posted By Pater
The key is to keep the matches short but intense...

The key is to keep the matches short but intense and competitive, so the fix should focus on limiting the time and adding incentive to try your best.

How about dividing EOTS, WSG, and AB into...
Forum: Player vs. Player 02/25/08, 7:49 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 432,542
Posted By Pater
@Mex, with your comments about the regrowth haste...

@Mex, with your comments about the regrowth haste build, do you have any comments about the benefit of spellhaste for a typical 8/11/42 build? I found only 1 or 2 posts in this thread discussing it,...
Forum: Player vs. Player 02/24/08, 6:02 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 95,220
Posted By Pater
Thanks for the pointer! This is at least half of...

Thanks for the pointer! This is at least half of the solution. Is there a way to hook it and pitbull together, such that pitbull is visible any time Grid is not visible? Or is there an equivalent...
Forum: Player vs. Player 02/24/08, 5:54 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 432,542
Posted By Pater
Is this the consensus? I'm wondering whether to...

Is this the consensus? I'm wondering whether to save for 2.4 cloak and neck or just go ahead and buy Kharmaa's and S3.
Forum: Player vs. Player 02/23/08, 8:27 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 95,220
Posted By Pater
I use Grid and Pitbull. I'd like to have my raid...

I use Grid and Pitbull. I'd like to have my raid frame and my group frame in the same spot on my screen---raid frame when raiding, group frame when grouping. In arenas, I'd like to see Pitbull,...
Forum: Player vs. Player 02/10/08, 9:31 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 17,212
Posted By Pater
I agree that 2.4 will make a big change and we'll...

I agree that 2.4 will make a big change and we'll have to wait and see whether long close games compete in honor/hour.

It seems that the matching system penalizes full premades. I've been wondering...
Forum: Public Discussion 01/11/08, 8:04 AM
Replies: 1,117
Views: 572,579
Posted By Pater
I tried this as Horde on the Kobolds at the...

I tried this as Horde on the Kobolds at the Coldtooth mine and was only getting 100 or so XP per kill. Is it only the harpies that give full XP?
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