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Forum: Rogues 04/15/13, 12:57 PM
Replies: 423
Views: 601,340
Posted By Schmoopy
If single target, more envenom.

If single target, more envenom.
Forum: Rogues 04/12/13, 10:25 AM
Replies: 343
Views: 98,254
Posted By Schmoopy
Unless this has changed, Shadowcraft already...

Unless this has changed, Shadowcraft already imports your talents.
Forum: Rogues 04/10/13, 3:09 PM
Replies: 423
Views: 601,340
Posted By Schmoopy
Not all agility gear is optomized for rogues....

Not all agility gear is optomized for rogues. Recall ICC where a 10 man (lower item lvl) trinket was better than most of the 25 man (higher item lvl) trinkets. Some procs are stronger than others....
Forum: Rogues 04/10/13, 9:43 AM
Replies: 343
Views: 98,254
Posted By Schmoopy
This has been asked and covered many, many times....

This has been asked and covered many, many times. Answer 1) You are most likely scenario is that you are at a close breakpoint where one stat surpasses another after reforging. Answer 2) The reforge...
Forum: Rogues 04/08/13, 4:59 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 157,310
Posted By Schmoopy
I can confirm that gouge works on flamecasters.

I can confirm that gouge works on flamecasters.
Forum: Rogues 03/21/13, 9:28 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 52,384
Posted By Schmoopy
This is a ping issue for you. I've killed Heroic...

This is a ping issue for you. I've killed Heroic Jin'rokh twice now. If you cloak during his cast it will "cloak immune" the application of the debuff. You will not discharge your ionization into the...
Forum: Rogues 03/17/13, 8:36 AM
Replies: 343
Views: 98,254
Posted By Schmoopy
AFAIK only RoRO still has issues. Bad Juju should...

AFAIK only RoRO still has issues. Bad Juju should be implemented correctly know.
Forum: Rogues 03/07/13, 7:13 PM
Replies: 343
Views: 98,254
Posted By Schmoopy
RNG can be in and against your favor and a sample...

RNG can be in and against your favor and a sample size of 1 isn't very sound for statistical analysis.
Forum: Rogues 02/22/13, 3:12 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 203,097
Posted By Schmoopy
The problem does not lie with ST low energy cost....

The problem does not lie with ST low energy cost. If you made it cost more enegery it would just increase it's inefficiency. The problem lies with the inefficient use of GCDs.

Taking Athariel's...
Forum: Rogues 02/22/13, 9:21 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 203,097
Posted By Schmoopy
Why would you want to stay in Moderate Insight...

Why would you want to stay in Moderate Insight for as long as possible? Transitioning to Deep Insight is the primary goal of bandits guile.

Target dummies are never a good measure of DPS because...
Forum: Monks 02/19/13, 12:50 PM
Replies: 558
Views: 312,737
Posted By Schmoopy
First, I wouldn't classify classify cancel aura...

First, I wouldn't classify classify cancel aura on Rune proc to be the "correct" way of playing even if it does math out as being optimal. Second, since when does right clicking a buff require a...
Forum: Rogues 02/14/13, 3:18 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 203,097
Posted By Schmoopy
Adrenaline rushes by definition are supposed to...

Adrenaline rushes by definition are supposed to be frenetic periods, so the 0.5 GCD makes sense flavor and design wise. I don't think the problem of the 4 piece lies with adrenaline rush and see no...
Forum: Rogues 02/14/13, 9:59 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 203,097
Posted By Schmoopy
Seems pretty clear from the blue post that this...

Seems pretty clear from the blue post that this is for combat.
Forum: Monks 02/05/13, 1:10 PM
Replies: 325
Views: 164,170
Posted By Schmoopy
If you have the two chi for RJW couldn't you just...

If you have the two chi for RJW couldn't you just BoK? Related question does BoK cause shuffle if the damage misses (dodge, parry, etc)? I had always assumed it was like Rogue's Envenom where you get...
Forum: Rogues 02/05/13, 10:30 AM
Replies: 251
Views: 157,310
Posted By Schmoopy
Rupture used to work the way you are wishing it...

Rupture used to work the way you are wishing it did, but they decided to fix this (or maybe break it in your opinion) so that it was possible to refresh rupture early (between the last and second to...
Forum: Monks 02/05/13, 10:26 AM
Replies: 325
Views: 164,170
Posted By Schmoopy
The real value of expertise does not change until...

The real value of expertise does not change until you cap it. As long as you are not going beyond cap, reducing the chance to be dodged by 1% is the same when going from 7% to 6% as 3% to 2%. In...
Forum: Rogues 02/01/13, 10:18 AM
Replies: 251
Views: 157,310
Posted By Schmoopy
I'm also curious about this. My raid leader asked...

I'm also curious about this. My raid leader asked me to swap from nitro to belt for extra DPS on some heroic pushes. I did but was hesitant because I thought there was a swing timer reset.

If...
Forum: Monks 01/25/13, 9:49 AM
Replies: 325
Views: 164,170
Posted By Schmoopy
Proof for any blanket assertion should always be...

Proof for any blanket assertion should always be provided. So please consider this a request.
Forum: Monks 01/21/13, 12:14 PM
Replies: 558
Views: 312,737
Posted By Schmoopy
See this post...

See this post http://elitistjerks.com/f99/t131848-ww_5_1_still_fisting_windwalker_thread/p2/#post2238832 and please remember that most recommendations in the guide are based off best in slot. Weights...
Forum: Rogues 12/21/12, 9:30 AM
Replies: 423
Views: 601,340
Posted By Schmoopy
Depends on fight length. If unknown, I would use...

Depends on fight length. If unknown, I would use on CD and hope you can get an extra usage out of it by doing so. If you know exactly how long fight will be then try to time with Vendetta or other...
Forum: Rogues 12/14/12, 11:31 AM
Replies: 343
Views: 98,254
Posted By Schmoopy
@theherecy: Envenom uptime is great and all, but...

@theherecy:

Envenom uptime is great and all, but you don't want to throw dodged envenoms all day. As has been pointed out exp capping prevents specials from getting dodged and reduces the amount of...
Forum: Rogues 12/12/12, 10:54 AM
Replies: 423
Views: 601,340
Posted By Schmoopy
Why with anticipation would you want to 4 point...

Why with anticipation would you want to 4 point envenom? I am trying to wrap my head around the logic and this is the best I can get:
With 5 point envenoms, 20 combo points gets you 4 finishers and...
Forum: Rogues 11/21/12, 6:58 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 136,016
Posted By Schmoopy
I didn't see this mentioned on the first page, so...

I didn't see this mentioned on the first page, so I thought I would add that glyph of cloak of shadows reduces damage from death lotus on crossbowmen.
Forum: Rogues 11/06/12, 12:32 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 203,097
Posted By Schmoopy
I have tested elusiveness on voodoo doll damage...

I have tested elusiveness on voodoo doll damage and it does not effect it in any way. See my post on page 3 of the raid mechanics thread:...
Forum: Rogues 10/31/12, 11:18 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 136,016
Posted By Schmoopy
I have used this to tank the Strength of the...

I have used this to tank the Strength of the Emperor. I cannot verify if this works for other encounters.
Forum: Rogues 10/26/12, 3:01 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 157,310
Posted By Schmoopy
I disagree with your statements about healer...

I disagree with your statements about healer mana. Maybe this is only a symptom of 25 man raiding, but all my healers are gemming and picking up every spec of spirit they can because mana is so...
Forum: Rogues 10/25/12, 1:46 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 136,016
Posted By Schmoopy
I am still a fan of leeching poison for the shiv...

I am still a fan of leeching poison for the shiv 5% heal on 10 (or 8 if glyphed) sec CD. Plus the persistant heal is nothing to scoff at. I guess the problem with Cheat Death (in 25 man at least) is...
Forum: Rogues 10/25/12, 1:43 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 157,310
Posted By Schmoopy
I think you are misunderstanding how restless...

I think you are misunderstanding how restless blades works. When you do a damaging finisher, it lowers the CD of both AR and SB (and KS and redirect) by 2*(# of cp). The beauty of lining these two up...
Forum: Rogues 10/24/12, 2:24 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 136,016
Posted By Schmoopy
That was what I thought as well, but then I read...

That was what I thought as well, but then I read this on Sinnaa's first post of thread:



So I decided to test it in raid last night, and verified that elusiveness + feint has no effect on voodoo...
Forum: Rogues 10/24/12, 12:22 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 136,016
Posted By Schmoopy
For Gara'jal, I tested using feint with...

For Gara'jal, I tested using feint with elusiveness tonight and it does not work to reduce damage from Voodoo Dolls.

http://i.imgur.com/u4lrD.jpg

This was in heroic mode granted, but I doubt that...
Forum: Rogues 10/18/12, 12:50 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 194,526
Posted By Schmoopy
I just wanted to restate your comment about Deep...

I just wanted to restate your comment about Deep Insight because when I first read it I thought you were saying the opposite of your final conclusion. The % dmg buff from deep insight is dynamically...
Forum: Rogues 10/18/12, 12:43 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 157,310
Posted By Schmoopy
It should still be used on cooldown to increase...

It should still be used on cooldown to increase raid dps. The damage gained by the players is greater than the personal dps lost by the rogue.

As far as the dps lost by the rogue, its 20 energy...
Forum: Rogues 10/12/12, 11:19 AM
Replies: 423
Views: 601,340
Posted By Schmoopy
Forgive my naivete, but what spreadsheet are you...

Forgive my naivete, but what spreadsheet are you referring to?
Forum: Rogues 10/03/12, 1:28 PM
Replies: 423
Views: 601,340
Posted By Schmoopy
You are correct. Poisons are off melee hit now....

You are correct. Poisons are off melee hit now. You don't need spell hit cap, that is why an EP value for it is not given in Pathal's first post.
Forum: Rogues 10/03/12, 1:24 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 157,310
Posted By Schmoopy
I was testing out Assassination with daggers last...

I was testing out Assassination with daggers last night on Feng and I was finding my proc rate of legendary dagger to be much lower than what I experienced while leveling. It could just be the...
Forum: Rogues 01/20/12, 12:43 PM
Replies: 1,110
Views: 3,383,427
Posted By Schmoopy
No. The reason for the 1-2 SS after KS is to...

No. The reason for the 1-2 SS after KS is to drain off the energy that pools during KS.
Forum: Rogues 12/27/11, 1:44 PM
Replies: 1,110
Views: 3,383,427
Posted By Schmoopy
In the past it was not only a raid dps gain, but...

In the past it was not only a raid dps gain, but also a personal dps gain to use Expose Armor if no one else was providing it. I haven't heard of anything changing on that since 4.1 probably, but I...
Forum: Rogues 12/27/11, 1:36 PM
Replies: 1,162
Views: 661,716
Posted By Schmoopy
The better question is why are you using RvS to...

The better question is why are you using RvS to go from 4-5 when you need to refresh SnD. I understand that this can happen by accident if you are not paying attention to timers. Optimally, you would...
Forum: Rogues 04/09/11, 11:23 AM
Replies: 886
Views: 4,022,831
Posted By Schmoopy
I'm pretty sure that the buff that ur talking...

I'm pretty sure that the buff that ur talking about makes all your abilities do a fixed amount of dmg. (10k if i recall correctly), so in this scenario it doesn't matter what you use. However, if it...
Forum: Rogues 03/15/11, 1:30 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 92,459
Posted By Schmoopy
I think its very likely that the twinblade of the...

I think its very likely that the twinblade of the hakkari are a direct reference to this weapon set: The Twin Blades of Hakkari - Item Set - World of Warcraft...
Forum: The Dung Heap 02/23/11, 1:24 PM
Replies: 30,103
Views: 1,885,238
Posted By Schmoopy
It seems like you answered your own question...

It seems like you answered your own question there. Whether or not you can "swallow the pill" is up to you. But if shadowcraft says you'll do more dps with the set bonuses at the loss of mastery then...
Forum: Rogues 02/22/11, 5:01 PM
Replies: 1,162
Views: 661,716
Posted By Schmoopy
The EP loss of capping expertise isn't that high...

The EP loss of capping expertise isn't that high (depending on gear). It will always be a hypothetical dps loss to cap expertise since you are losing out on other stats that are superior. However if...
Forum: Rogues 02/18/11, 2:01 PM
Replies: 886
Views: 4,022,831
Posted By Schmoopy
Sorry to nit-pick, but the post you quote did say...

Sorry to nit-pick, but the post you quote did say most important debuff, whereas SnD is a buff. But I agree with your sentiment. If SnD and rupture are both going to drop at the same time then you...
Forum: Rogues 02/18/11, 1:59 PM
Replies: 1,162
Views: 661,716
Posted By Schmoopy
Even with redirect, thats a lot of GCDs spent...

Even with redirect, thats a lot of GCDs spent getting ruptures up, but I guess it really depends on the length of time the adds will be up.

Maliorak I would just spam FoK (at least in normal mode)...
Forum: Rogues 02/14/11, 10:24 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 261,642
Posted By Schmoopy
Can anyone else verify this? I know when I was...

Can anyone else verify this?

I know when I was kiting Atramedes this week I had to use cloak. I wasn't actively watching to see if my sound level increased though, but I think I would have noticed...
Forum: Rogues 02/14/11, 10:17 AM
Replies: 886
Views: 4,022,831
Posted By Schmoopy
Tia's only stacks to 10 which happens very...

Tia's only stacks to 10 which happens very quickly. If you pick up Fluid Death (another stacking trinket) you can stealth around and spam sap targets to build your stacks pre fight if you are worried...
Forum: The Dung Heap 02/14/11, 10:11 AM
Replies: 30,103
Views: 1,885,238
Posted By Schmoopy
To my knowledge you cannot give someone the dmg...

To my knowledge you cannot give someone the dmg buff and cancel the threat transfer in one button click.

When you first cast tricks of the trade, you gain a buff on yourself for 20 sec (if I recall...
Forum: Rogues 01/20/11, 2:38 PM
Replies: 886
Views: 4,022,831
Posted By Schmoopy
Are they exactly hit capped using this trinket or...

Are they exactly hit capped using this trinket or are they pushing themselves way over.

My guess would be that they are using the insane amount of hit on this trinket to reach the cap and reforging...
Forum: Rogues 01/20/11, 2:31 PM
Replies: 400
Views: 348,518
Posted By Schmoopy
I'm unsure if cloak works on discs because I...

I'm unsure if cloak works on discs because I never thought to waste a cloak there. Given the insanely huge hit box on Atramedes and the speed of the discs, I've never had my dps interupted while...
Forum: Rogues 01/18/11, 4:50 PM
Replies: 400
Views: 348,518
Posted By Schmoopy
I'll have to test this tonight as well. I was...

I'll have to test this tonight as well. I was under the impression your sound only increased if you get his with his moves (whether you took the dmg or absorbed it through a disc bubble), but cloak...
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