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Forum: Public Discussion 08/24/09, 11:02 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 84,847
Posted By xvvx01
I know, my response was to you saying that the...

I know, my response was to you saying that the instance servers are all currently server based. As far as I can remember, BG9 has been sharing instance servers with each other as early as February,...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/24/09, 9:21 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 84,847
Posted By xvvx01
This is partially incorrect. I know for a fact...

This is partially incorrect. I know for a fact BG9 instance servers are battlegroup based and at least one other battlegroup is. Not all of them are though and it seems like they are planning to make...
Forum: Rogues 08/10/09, 7:32 AM
Replies: 1,354
Views: 1,538,101
Posted By xvvx01
The gem is prismatic, so it can go into any...

The gem is prismatic, so it can go into any socket. Blue is optimal but you can stick it in a yellow socket just as easily and you at least gain a socket bonus rather than throwing the prismatic...
Forum: Hunters 06/25/09, 2:03 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 234,303
Posted By xvvx01
That's odd, in this picture they lose their...

That's odd, in this picture they lose their prismatic status, clearly stating which socket the gem matches in the note.

I think the MMO one might be...
Forum: Rogues 06/25/09, 11:34 AM
Replies: 1,354
Views: 1,538,101
Posted By xvvx01
Seems like there will be an upgrade to...

Seems like there will be an upgrade to DMC:Greatness in 3.2:

Item - Coliseum 25 Normal Melee Trinket - Spell - World of Warcraft (http://ptr.wowhead.com/?spell=67702)
Forum: Rogues 06/18/09, 4:16 PM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,003
Posted By xvvx01
So far in game the only 226 ilvl ax is Last Laugh...

So far in game the only 226 ilvl ax is Last Laugh and the only axes above 226 are Furious weapons. Seems not very viable unless they add some in 3.2. Might be good for lower levels though if people...
Forum: Rogues 06/14/09, 12:09 PM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,003
Posted By xvvx01
JC/BS would be the best professions seeing as how...

JC/BS would be the best professions seeing as how with those two professions you get to pick the stat bonus you will get rather than it being flat Stam, AP, or SP bonus.

When or if epic gems do come...
Forum: Rogues 05/25/09, 12:12 PM
Replies: 1,354
Views: 1,538,101
Posted By xvvx01
Spell power doesn't not have any effect on...

Spell power doesn't not have any effect on poisons anymore. They are all based off of AP now.
Forum: Rogues 05/24/09, 6:16 AM
Replies: 1,647
Views: 5,169,155
Posted By xvvx01
Yes, see Aldriana's quote below.

Yes, see Aldriana's quote below.
Forum: Rogues 05/17/09, 8:02 AM
Replies: 1,354
Views: 1,538,101
Posted By xvvx01
I experienced a similar issue. I changed the...

I experienced a similar issue. I changed the enchant and it was a DPS increase. I wondered this for a bit, then I equipped Strong Handed Ring over my Inscribed Kirin Tor ring and it went back to...
Forum: Rogues 05/08/09, 8:32 AM
Replies: 3,201
Views: 3,815,737
Posted By xvvx01
Because this sheet was released with the...

Because this sheet was released with the disclaimer that it is for Aldriana's own personal use and wasn't meant for the public.
Forum: Rogues 04/17/09, 5:21 AM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,003
Posted By xvvx01
I take the 2 pts out of the expertise talent and...

I take the 2 pts out of the expertise talent and put it into the Throwing Specialization talent. Helpful on Iron Council and Razor Scale.
Forum: Rogues 03/20/09, 12:26 AM
Replies: 1,701
Views: 791,906
Posted By xvvx01
Re-applications do not reset DP's tick timer. It...

Re-applications do not reset DP's tick timer. It just extends. Meaning it will always tick for damage every 3 seconds as long as it doesn't drop.


Or are you talking about Envenom wiping DP stacks...
Forum: Rogues 02/22/09, 11:22 AM
Replies: 1,354
Views: 1,538,101
Posted By xvvx01
I think the reason Grim Toll outdoes other...

I think the reason Grim Toll outdoes other trinkets for Combat is because of the high amount of stat points allocated to it compared to other trinkets and that Armor Pen is worth more to Combat than...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/10/09, 11:02 AM
Replies: 634
Views: 225,744
Posted By xvvx01
If they changed Sunder Armor, they are very...

If they changed Sunder Armor, they are very likely to change Expose Armor as well to match. Very much like the change from Savage Combat/Blood Frenzy to 4%. The debuffs are meant to be duplicates of...
Forum: Mages 02/10/09, 10:40 AM
Replies: 1,700
Views: 540,896
Posted By xvvx01
To chime in on the threat-capping discussion, I...

To chime in on the threat-capping discussion, I play both a Rogue and Mage although I raid mainly with my Rogue. Since I play a class that really have no threat issues at all and in fact have several...
Forum: Rogues 02/06/09, 9:44 AM
Replies: 1,701
Views: 791,906
Posted By xvvx01
He is adding 4% from the Murder talent on top of...

He is adding 4% from the Murder talent on top of the 15% Hunger for Blood change since mobs in Ulduar will most likely be Giants/Humanoids instead of Undead.

So considering the 10% plus the extra 2%...
Forum: Rogues 02/03/09, 9:15 AM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,003
Posted By xvvx01
On Sarth3D I put TotT on drake tank when Tenebron...

On Sarth3D I put TotT on drake tank when Tenebron lands and when it's AoE time after Tenebron's death I put it on the adds tank. That's about it. I don't put it on any DPS because the CD is usually...
Forum: Rogues 01/29/09, 2:14 AM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,003
Posted By xvvx01
We can't tell you anything unless you give us...

We can't tell you anything unless you give us something to look at. A WWS or WMO report would help immensely. If you were doing fine before and not fine now, it might be you aren't getting certain...
Forum: Rogues 01/16/09, 1:08 PM
Replies: 604
Views: 264,381
Posted By xvvx01
This has been mentioned and has also been...

This has been mentioned and has also been acknowledged by a Blue. If I remember right they said Demonic Teleport, Shadowstep, and Killing Spree. I don't think they plan on fixing it and it's just...
Forum: Rogues 01/15/09, 10:02 PM
Replies: 604
Views: 264,381
Posted By xvvx01
I'm pretty sure your position in Vortex is random...

I'm pretty sure your position in Vortex is random and sometimes you are in melee range, sometimes you aren't.

I've ran in and throw on a rupture and in Vortex out of melee range, and i've been far...
Forum: Rogues 12/26/08, 5:25 AM
Replies: 389
Views: 91,559
Posted By xvvx01
Looking at the parse, taking DPS time into...

Looking at the parse, taking DPS time into account, Aldriana would be second, after the Warlock. Even so, 10,000 dmg is hardly a big difference and could have been pushed either way by the RNG...
Forum: Rogues 12/18/08, 7:33 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 91,559
Posted By xvvx01
At this point, I love the way Rogues play. It...

At this point, I love the way Rogues play. It feels more like I'm in the movie, than in the theater watching it. It particularly reminds me of my Counter-Strike days where a .1 second reaction time...
Forum: Rogues 12/15/08, 12:09 PM
Replies: 1,354
Views: 1,538,101
Posted By xvvx01
To add-on to what Neto said, even Mask of the...

To add-on to what Neto said, even Mask of the Watcher out of H-Oculus is better than that simply because of the Meta Gem.

The Meta Gem also gains value as your gear gets better because the 3% scales.
Forum: Public Discussion 12/12/08, 8:16 AM
Replies: 405
Views: 181,899
Posted By xvvx01
Sparks have always moved during Vortex for us....

Sparks have always moved during Vortex for us. Both in 10man and 25man.

What this leads to is that when Vortex is over, the spark is a lot higher up and requires range to kill it.
Forum: Rogues 12/12/08, 5:08 AM
Replies: 1,402
Views: 903,410
Posted By xvvx01
We did Malygos tonight with 5 HaT rogues (3 were...

We did Malygos tonight with 5 HaT rogues (3 were in guild and 2 were friends of guildies). No lag at all.

We were all getting the CP bug so we stuck all 5 rogues into one group and every single...
Forum: Rogues 12/10/08, 5:02 PM
Replies: 1,647
Views: 5,169,155
Posted By xvvx01
I would just Envenom again while pooling energy...

I would just Envenom again while pooling energy to allow for more DP ticks.

Once Rupture is close to running out, I keep 4CP and pool some energy to decide what to do. Refresh SnD or HFB as...
Forum: Rogues 12/10/08, 8:25 AM
Replies: 1,647
Views: 5,169,155
Posted By xvvx01
I believe it's kind of subjective. Shadowstep...

I believe it's kind of subjective. Shadowstep allows you to get back to the boss faster and that might be worth more to people.
Also some are finding straight Eviscerate spam yields more damage than...
Forum: Rogues 12/10/08, 8:19 AM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,003
Posted By xvvx01
It applies to white and yellow attacks.

It applies to white and yellow attacks.
Forum: Rogues 12/06/08, 8:41 PM
Replies: 1,931
Views: 1,580,502
Posted By xvvx01
I believe the expertise bonus works on a hand to...

I believe the expertise bonus works on a hand to hand basis so thats why you don't see it but it is implemented.

And for trinkets, I'll just quote Vulajin.



Of course you can volunteer yourself...
Forum: Rogues 12/06/08, 7:17 AM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,003
Posted By xvvx01
It seems to me for most people 7/51/13 is winning...

It seems to me for most people 7/51/13 is winning over 15/51/5. It may not be the case for you so check the spreadsheet to make sure.



For me, personally, I use it whenever I get most procs up...
Forum: Rogues 12/06/08, 4:07 AM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,003
Posted By xvvx01
I have these daggers and it is the same for me as...

I have these daggers and it is the same for me as Leto. Fleshshaper MH / LPC OH shows the most DPS.
Forum: Rogues 12/06/08, 4:05 AM
Replies: 604
Views: 264,381
Posted By xvvx01
This was reported earlier in the thread and the...

This was reported earlier in the thread and the findings have been that it is true. What this means for Mutilate rogues is that they want to have the fastest dagger their OH if they are of differing...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/05/08, 4:19 PM
Replies: 405
Views: 181,899
Posted By xvvx01
In our first 10man kill, we entered Phase 3 with...

In our first 10man kill, we entered Phase 3 with around 2-3 minutes left. P1 took around 3-4 minutes and p2 took around 2-3 minutes. We bloodlust during p2 to burn down the Nexus Lords as fast as...
Forum: Mages 12/04/08, 7:19 PM
Replies: 967
Views: 403,026
Posted By xvvx01
How are you testing this with a hunter? With his...

How are you testing this with a hunter? With his snake trap or Serpent sting?

I was in a group with a mage and when he gave me Focus Magic, he did gain benefit off my poison crits. Rogue poisons...
Forum: Mages 12/04/08, 2:48 PM
Replies: 967
Views: 403,026
Posted By xvvx01
Poisons crit count as a spell crit as well. This...

Poisons crit count as a spell crit as well. This might be the reason. I am unsure about the Warrior proccing it though, probably requires more testing.
Forum: Rogues 12/02/08, 8:55 PM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,003
Posted By xvvx01
I would still Envenom with 1 stack of DP. 5CP 1...

I would still Envenom with 1 stack of DP. 5CP 1 DP Envenom still does quite a bit of damage and you will benefit from the Envenom poisons buff.

I never Eviscerated unless it was on a Poison immune...
Forum: Rogues 12/01/08, 2:01 AM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,003
Posted By xvvx01
I would put it on the offhand w/ Instant on MH...

I would put it on the offhand w/ Instant on MH and Deadly on OH.
Forum: Rogues 11/30/08, 5:55 PM
Replies: 1,647
Views: 5,169,155
Posted By xvvx01
You can use the spreadsheet to turn the glyph on...

You can use the spreadsheet to turn the glyph on and off or using a separate glyph would be an upgrade.
Forum: Rogues 11/30/08, 5:52 PM
Replies: 1,931
Views: 1,580,502
Posted By xvvx01
Going off the top of my head here but the...

Going off the top of my head here but the terminology might not be exact.

You would specify a XsYrZe cycle. Set it to Envenom over Eviscerate and set the combo points for each finisher at 5.
Forum: Rogues 11/30/08, 2:19 AM
Replies: 1,931
Views: 1,580,502
Posted By xvvx01
Yes, thank you, I was trying to find out what I...

Yes, thank you, I was trying to find out what I needed to change.

I'm pretty sure it needs to be 2 because 1AP = 1EP looking over the old TTT thread and rereading it.
Forum: Rogues 11/29/08, 6:35 PM
Replies: 1,931
Views: 1,580,502
Posted By xvvx01
In the EP table, shouldn't 2AP = 2.00 ?

In the EP table, shouldn't 2AP = 2.00 ?
Forum: Rogues 11/27/08, 2:49 PM
Replies: 604
Views: 264,381
Posted By xvvx01
It is not a bug. Sprint acts as Water...

It is not a bug. Sprint acts as Water Walking/Path of Frost and you are now able to mount when you have either of these buffs over water.



I don't think this is a bug, without poisons the FoK...
Forum: Rogues 11/18/08, 6:54 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 48,717
Posted By xvvx01
Without being able to Envenom, your Instant...

Without being able to Envenom, your Instant Poison damage will go down.

Weapon switching to keep the poison requirement, seems like it will also be a DPS loss because you are losing GCDs and I also...
Forum: Rogues 11/17/08, 8:06 AM
Replies: 387
Views: 361,047
Posted By xvvx01
I use a focus macro, which makes it easier to...

I use a focus macro, which makes it easier to change targets on the fly.

#showtooltip Tricks of the Trade
/cast [target=Focus]Tricks of the Trade

Then you just set up your focus. This way, if your...
Forum: Rogues 11/02/08, 2:13 AM
Replies: 4,255
Views: 1,492,547
Posted By xvvx01
Mutilate and Combat are pretty on par, depending...

Mutilate and Combat are pretty on par, depending on certain situations. They both have it's pros and cons. I don't see a problem that if you prefer a certain spec, you can spec into it without...
Forum: Rogues 10/26/08, 7:02 PM
Replies: 4,255
Views: 1,492,547
Posted By xvvx01
Did anyone notice an upgrade in hit or haste on...

Did anyone notice an upgrade in hit or haste on their character?

I used to have 177 hit and 10.72% haste. Just logged in and I have 195 Hit and 15.73% haste.

EDIT: Now it is gone, I was in STV and...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/21/08, 7:25 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 40,321
Posted By xvvx01
Rogue, ESDF/Mouse to move. Mutilate...

Rogue, ESDF/Mouse to move. Mutilate spec.

1-Dismantle
2-Mutilate
3-Eviscerate/Envenom (I switch them out)
4-Gouge
5-SnD
Shift+3 - Rupture
Shift+4 - Evenom/Eviscerate
Shift+G - Expose Armor
Forum: Rogues 10/21/08, 6:38 AM
Replies: 4,255
Views: 1,492,547
Posted By xvvx01
If you open with mutilate, you'll have 2CPs. a...

If you open with mutilate, you'll have 2CPs. a 2CP SnD is more than enough time to get 4CPs and Envenom, thus refreshing your SnD and giving you the Envenom buff. You shouldn't have to worry if it...
Forum: Rogues 10/21/08, 6:21 AM
Replies: 4,255
Views: 1,492,547
Posted By xvvx01
Envenom/Eviscerate will refresh your SnD up to...

Envenom/Eviscerate will refresh your SnD up to it's highest duration regardless of how many combo points you spend on them. So you want to get an SnD up as soon as possible, get 4+ CPs, hit your...
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