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Forum: Death Knights 05/13/09, 2:18 PM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,635,245
Posted By clairecakes
Stoneskin Gargoyle vs Swordshattering

The debate of Stoneskin Gargoyle vs Swordshattering is hardly a "value" debate. Neither can be declared an automatic preference for all DK tanks. It comes down to personal preference and play style....
Forum: Death Knights 04/14/09, 4:18 PM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,635,245
Posted By clairecakes
I'm torn. Until now I've been an off-tank/Sarth...

I'm torn. Until now I've been an off-tank/Sarth tank and have spec'd Blood. I'm VERY comfortable with Blood's rotation. Yesterday I learn that Pally tanks are getting a big AOE threat nerf (I should...
Forum: Death Knights 04/07/09, 12:39 AM
Replies: 2,187
Views: 1,028,407
Posted By clairecakes
I'm slowly updating the FAQ (my this is a chore!)...

I'm slowly updating the FAQ (my this is a chore!) and I've come across a few questions that a browsing of the last month's comments failed to present an answer to.

1. With the change to Armor...
Forum: Death Knights 04/06/09, 5:36 PM
Replies: 2,187
Views: 1,028,407
Posted By clairecakes
3.1 Blood DPS FAQ

I've been away a while (I'm tanking now thanks to our feral druid leaving) but as I still love Blood DPS and am planning to spec it come 3.1 I thought I'd update my FAQ. The current one will stay...
Forum: Death Knights 03/10/09, 3:25 PM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,635,245
Posted By clairecakes
You death strike on single targets. On aoe groups...

You death strike on single targets. On aoe groups you want more blood/death runes so you can have more Blood Boil/Heart Strikes. Also, ideally you won't be dropping a DND as part of your standard...
Forum: Death Knights 03/10/09, 12:07 AM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,635,245
Posted By clairecakes
I don't really understand the Blood specs I'm...

I don't really understand the Blood specs I'm seeing that skip Will of the Necropolis. Seems absolutely silly to go so deep into Blood and skip a relatively important tank talent. Yes it is nerfed...
Forum: Death Knights 03/05/09, 3:27 AM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,635,245
Posted By clairecakes
If you're an adds tank then huge health and Will...

If you're an adds tank then huge health and Will of Necropolis isn't important. Threat is. You have to be able to pick up adds (potentially all over the map) and do so in a timely fashion.

The build...
Forum: Death Knights 02/27/09, 7:39 PM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,635,245
Posted By clairecakes
It just seems like you're sacrificing a bit of...

It just seems like you're sacrificing a bit of single target TPS for Unholy Blight. 3.1 Blood Boil is MUCH nicer then live Blood Boil. This...
Forum: Death Knights 02/24/09, 5:30 PM
Replies: 983
Views: 537,747
Posted By clairecakes
DW strength came from using the Unholy tree's...

DW strength came from using the Unholy tree's spell damage buffs to buff your Frost damage. If you're going 51 points into frost to grab Howling Blast you have to skip some pretty important talents...
Forum: Death Knights 02/20/09, 1:12 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 85,188
Posted By clairecakes
However you're spell hit capped, while the...

However you're spell hit capped, while the majority of DKs are not. So hit should actually be quite a bit more for most DKs. Try those weights at a melee hit cap instead.
Forum: Death Knights 02/11/09, 2:31 PM
Replies: 2,187
Views: 1,028,407
Posted By clairecakes
Bloodworms are to high in the tree to take in...

Bloodworms are to high in the tree to take in exchange for DRM. It is really between Blood Aura/Mark of Blood/Rune Tap and Bloodworms.

And Rune Tap DOES have a place in raids. A self heal on a fight...
Forum: Death Knights 02/10/09, 7:15 AM
Replies: 2,187
Views: 1,028,407
Posted By clairecakes
Stay with BCB. Bloodboil uses Blood Runes which...

Stay with BCB. Bloodboil uses Blood Runes which you should be using on Heart Strikes.
Forum: Death Knights 02/09/09, 12:50 AM
Replies: 2,187
Views: 1,028,407
Posted By clairecakes
Thanks for clarifying. After you posted this I...

Thanks for clarifying. After you posted this I got to testing the ol' Haunted Dream. It does seem to have an awful proc rate. I'll take to testing every Tuesday in case a quiet buff comes down ( i...
Forum: Death Knights 02/07/09, 11:26 PM
Replies: 2,187
Views: 1,028,407
Posted By clairecakes
What I'm pulling from this...and planning to...

What I'm pulling from this...and planning to stick in the FAQ is:
-Chaotic>Swift and other 42AP metas
-Awareness>Haunted Dreams>Dark Rider
-HSx2>OBx2>HSX6 top disease free rotation
-And surprisingly,...
Forum: Death Knights 02/06/09, 3:29 PM
Replies: 2,187
Views: 1,028,407
Posted By clairecakes
Edited to fix rotations and added the mention of...

Edited to fix rotations and added the mention of the Sigil scuttlebutt. I still can't believe I was typing BS instead of HS. Yea late night edits!

I'd love to know the following so I can add it to...
Forum: Death Knights 02/06/09, 3:44 AM
Replies: 1,448
Views: 672,141
Posted By clairecakes
I would hope people would already be popping UA...

I would hope people would already be popping UA with trinkets/potions/bloodlust as 10% strength is hella nice. Yet adding in Bladed Armor makes 21/50/0 all the more attractive.

However the UA glyph?...
Forum: Death Knights 02/06/09, 3:29 AM
Replies: 1,448
Views: 672,141
Posted By clairecakes
A few minutes of testing showed that Bladed Armor...

A few minutes of testing showed that Bladed Armor checks my armor value every 35 seconds. If you have time before the pull hit frost and wait for the check then immediately switch to blood. You...
Forum: Death Knights 02/06/09, 2:48 AM
Replies: 2,187
Views: 1,028,407
Posted By clairecakes
Blood DPS FAQ

At the risk of crossposting here's the FAQ I whipped up for Blood. I'm still seeing quite a few people wandering into this thread with questions answered in the FAQ. So read it if you're new. Blood...
Forum: Death Knights 02/05/09, 5:45 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 102,443
Posted By clairecakes
So I'm curious as the exceptional value Rawr is...

So I'm curious as the exceptional value Rawr is showing me for the engineering haste enchant to gloves. For a fairly well geared DK spec'd 51/0/20 it is showing it as heads and tails better then 44...
Forum: Death Knights 02/05/09, 5:27 AM
Replies: 2,187
Views: 1,028,407
Posted By clairecakes
A dual wield DK usually has a few points in...

A dual wield DK usually has a few points in desecration and that counts as a snare. Not the same kind of uptime, but fairly decent.

I'm in the same boat. Bout to put my Mage CL hat on and make one...
Forum: Death Knights 02/02/09, 10:33 PM
Replies: 2,187
Views: 1,028,407
Posted By clairecakes
Currently Frost Fever (IT's debuff) does not...

Currently Frost Fever (IT's debuff) does not count as a snare. FFB does. Desecration does as well. So if you have a DW DK or a FFB mage in your raid Glyph of Blood Strike is a must.
Forum: Death Knights 02/02/09, 7:06 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 195,126
Posted By clairecakes
This...

This (http://www.microsoft.com/mac/downloads.mspx?pid=Mactopia_Office2004&fid=AB66B5BF-37C3-41BB-945E-784782FC582C#viewer) should help you if you're having issues opening the spreadsheets on a Mac....
Forum: Death Knights 02/02/09, 3:52 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 707,106
Posted By clairecakes
An attempt at a blood DPS FAQ.

At the risk of crossposting here's the FAQ I whipped up for Blood. I'm still seeing quite a few people wandering into this thread with questions answered in the FAQ. So read it if you're new. Blood...
Forum: Death Knights 02/02/09, 2:35 AM
Replies: 2,187
Views: 1,028,407
Posted By clairecakes
The standard 51/0/20 build is this...

The standard 51/0/20 build is this (http://talent.mmo-champion.com/?deathknight=2305020530003313201251013510000000000000000000000000000230030305003100000000000000000&glyph=031314040506). Some points...
Forum: Death Knights 01/31/09, 2:47 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 195,126
Posted By clairecakes
The rotations are available in each of the three...

The rotations are available in each of the three "build" sheets. You can also edit the rotations and compares numbers on those sheets though I've yet to figure out how you import those new rotations...
Forum: Death Knights 01/22/09, 2:30 AM
Replies: 2,187
Views: 1,028,407
Posted By clairecakes
When everyone posts their fancy numbers for their...

When everyone posts their fancy numbers for their 2600+ dps on boss dummies could they perhaps include a Recount screenshot? Say with the Detail and Graph window up? I love reading about these epic...
Forum: Death Knights 01/11/09, 11:41 PM
Replies: 2,187
Views: 1,028,407
Posted By clairecakes
420 to your Obliterate as Blood is significantly...

420 to your Obliterate as Blood is significantly better the 90 to Heart Strike. Especially as you try to squeeze two Oblits into your rotation.
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 12/31/08, 8:50 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 210,156
Posted By clairecakes
The runebar module for AG seems to work great but...

The runebar module for AG seems to work great but I generally prefer Pitbull for all my unit frame needs. I'm curious if anyone has tried adapting the AG runebar module for Pitbull. I looked around...
Forum: Death Knights 12/30/08, 11:29 AM
Replies: 355
Views: 465,319
Posted By clairecakes
Really? I spec Blood for raids and it is by far...

Really? I spec Blood for raids and it is by far the least disease dependent of the spec's but I still keep a disease timer up. Sometimes you miss and have to reapply and just watching the target's...
Forum: Death Knights 12/05/08, 4:36 AM
Replies: 2,187
Views: 1,028,407
Posted By clairecakes
Looking back on my original post makes me cringe...

Looking back on my original post makes me cringe a bit. There's definitely a "duh" factor and I apologize for that. However look at the weapon speed and take into account the additional haste from...
Forum: Death Knights 12/05/08, 1:35 AM
Replies: 2,187
Views: 1,028,407
Posted By clairecakes
After picking up Betrayer of Humanity yesterday I...

After picking up Betrayer of Humanity yesterday I started playing with haste. I know I know the Compendium values it waaay low but I have Fezzik's Pocketwatch just sitting in the bank!

Frankly I was...
Forum: Death Knights 11/29/08, 5:30 AM
Replies: 2,187
Views: 1,028,407
Posted By clairecakes
I leveled with Bloodworms and dropped them once I...

I leveled with Bloodworms and dropped them once I hit 80. They had a nasty nasty habit of attacking things...like alliance in neutral towns or elites clear across the room. More then once death was...
Forum: Death Knights 11/27/08, 12:26 PM
Replies: 2,187
Views: 1,028,407
Posted By clairecakes
Blood Aura vs Unholy Aura and Haste!

What aura are you all using generally in raids? I know initial testing on the beta showed Blood to be superior to Unholy for raids. Heck I tested it myself and saw the numbers. Yet on live I'm...
Forum: Death Knights 10/10/08, 2:47 AM
Replies: 4,142
Views: 830,275
Posted By clairecakes
With all the changes currently flying around and...

With all the changes currently flying around and one of my raid leaders informing me I might be called on to tank as a DK (oh noes!) I've started paying attention to the Frost and Unholy trees again....
Forum: Death Knights 10/10/08, 2:00 AM
Replies: 4,142
Views: 830,275
Posted By clairecakes
No no I'm right there with ya. Though the nice...

No no I'm right there with ya. Though the nice thing about testing in that pvp gear is when we all post our omgamazing numbers the gear factor is removed leaving us to better analyze specs and...
Forum: Death Knights 10/09/08, 2:57 PM
Replies: 4,142
Views: 830,275
Posted By clairecakes
To play devil's advocate real quick, as a dps DK...

To play devil's advocate real quick, as a dps DK won't you normally be behind the target? Kind of moots the parry haste argument.

That being said I'd think it comes down to up time. DRW and...
Forum: Death Knights 10/09/08, 2:34 PM
Replies: 4,142
Views: 830,275
Posted By clairecakes
I noticed that blue post myself and was toying...

I noticed that blue post myself and was toying around with trying a new spec. Yet I've got a question about your spec. Why all the buffs to Icy Touch just to get Annihilation? I mean Annihilation is...
Forum: Mages 10/02/08, 3:23 PM
Replies: 5,355
Views: 3,113,253
Posted By clairecakes
Torment of the Weak does currently work and was...

Torment of the Weak does currently work and was tested on the Boss dummy on Beta. It provides a 6% increase. I tested it with Slow but was surprised that a rogue with crippling poison was also giving...
Forum: Death Knights 09/26/08, 11:17 PM
Replies: 4,142
Views: 830,275
Posted By clairecakes
Death Knights are fairly viable in a raid. A...

Death Knights are fairly viable in a raid. A Blood spec'd DK will provide 10% AP buff to those within 20 yds and Blood Aura which heals raid members within 45 yds by 2% of the damage they deal. Frost...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 09/20/08, 6:42 PM
Replies: 635
Views: 232,568
Posted By clairecakes
I really adored the above tags, but I tend to be...

I really adored the above tags, but I tend to be a nazi about class/hostile coloring and I'm not a fan of all Uppercase letters. So I edited it to meet my own need.

[(if IsPlayer then
...
Forum: Mages 09/19/08, 4:03 PM
Replies: 5,355
Views: 3,113,253
Posted By clairecakes
Tested Focus Magic with three different subjects....

Tested Focus Magic with three different subjects. Did not work at all when tested on a Fury warrior. Proc'd a handful times with a Prot Pally (he wasn't even sure which of his spells count as spells...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 08/24/08, 11:21 AM
Replies: 635
Views: 232,568
Posted By clairecakes
So I modified it a bit. [(castname " "...

So I modified it a bit.
[(castname " " castendduration:formatduration) or [(if IsPlayer then
ClassColor
else
HostileColor
end) NameRealm]]

And it works great...until I cast. I get the cast...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 08/23/08, 9:34 PM
Replies: 635
Views: 232,568
Posted By clairecakes
I was having a go at a dogtag for Underhood. I...

I was having a go at a dogtag for Underhood. I wanted it to show my target's name but when casting switch to the target's cast name and cast duration. Only I'm not sure exactly where to start.
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 03/14/08, 1:42 PM
Replies: 575
Views: 348,387
Posted By clairecakes
That looks like the tiny bars for the Buffs...

That looks like the tiny bars for the Buffs section of Quartz. Alternatively it could be EBB. But try /quartz and look under buffs. Disable the various forms there.
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 03/13/08, 1:55 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 51,107
Posted By clairecakes
[AFKDND] instead of [AFKDND:Angle]

[AFKDND]

instead of

[AFKDND:Angle]
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 03/12/08, 5:03 PM
Replies: 3,238
Views: 1,067,709
Posted By clairecakes
Dogtags. I shamelessly ripped the sequence from...

Dogtags. I shamelessly ripped the sequence from the Dogtag thread found here. Same with my sheep.
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 03/12/08, 4:54 PM
Replies: 3,238
Views: 1,067,709
Posted By clairecakes
Raid. http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/2962/scre...

Raid.
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/2962/screenshot031108201955gb7.th.jpg (http://img144.imageshack.us/my.php?image=screenshot031108201955gb7.jpg)

Day to day...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 03/11/08, 6:06 PM
Replies: 2,727
Sticky: UI Help Center
Views: 474,739
Posted By clairecakes
Would still love some help on figuring out how to...

Would still love some help on figuring out how to change the status bar texture on hzfrosty...or a method of getting Class Timers to read the invisible Summon WE buff.
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 03/09/08, 5:47 AM
Replies: 724
Views: 360,914
Posted By clairecakes
Thumb trackball?

So I'm a huge trackball geek. I mean I LOVE them over a regular mouse. For the longest time I used the Logitech Trackman and adored it. Recently I decided to upgrade to their 5 button trackball. Sure...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 03/07/08, 3:21 PM
Replies: 2,727
Sticky: UI Help Center
Views: 474,739
Posted By clairecakes
I've been using Class Timers over NECB lately...

I've been using Class Timers over NECB lately because, you know, the bloat, and I absolutely love it. Except I had to go to hzfrosty for my elemental timer. It works reasonably well, except the bar...
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