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Forum: Rogues 10/11/10, 7:51 PM
Replies: 607
Views: 1,299,654
Posted By Lyphe
I've seen a few ppl ask about WP (vs) IP, but I...

I've seen a few ppl ask about WP (vs) IP, but I couldn't find any replies ( looked through this and a few other threads ). In my very primitive testing, WP keeps coming out ahead. But, I've got a...
Forum: Rogues 09/17/10, 1:35 PM
Replies: 1,422
Views: 606,244
Posted By Lyphe
I'm curious if anyone has run any tests on...

I'm curious if anyone has run any tests on Revealing Strike on the PTR or in Beta.

Unless I'm missing something, it appears that the intent from Blizzard is for us to work RS into regular rotation...
Forum: Rogues 02/19/10, 7:00 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 941,962
Posted By Lyphe
Correct on all except Saurfang. Saurfang is a...

Correct on all except Saurfang. Saurfang is a sustained dps fight which means you'll either be rupture or mutilate ( depending on whether mutilate is still viable after the rupture buff ).
Forum: Player vs. Player 12/20/09, 12:08 PM
Replies: 2,859
Views: 1,175,304
Posted By Lyphe
I'm just looking to add back a PVP spec today for...

I'm just looking to add back a PVP spec today for the first time since 3.3 and spent some time reviewing the specs of all the top rated 2v2 rogues over at arenajunkies. None are speccing into Imp...
Forum: Rogues 09/22/09, 5:17 PM
Replies: 3,201
Views: 3,816,112
Posted By Lyphe
I"m not seeing it. Cell b3 is showing an entry...

I"m not seeing it. Cell b3 is showing an entry for wound poison on my spreadsheet ( combat ). Is there a hidden cell that I"m not finding?
Forum: The Dung Heap 09/22/09, 4:43 PM
Replies: 30,103
Views: 1,882,356
Posted By Lyphe
Aldriana, What are you doing with your Arm Pen...

Aldriana,

What are you doing with your Arm Pen gems now that 3.2.2 is live? I was trying to figure out if your spreadsheet is using the new nerfed values, but can't tell.

From what I can see,...
Forum: Rogues 09/22/09, 1:55 PM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,613
Posted By Lyphe
You bring up a very valid point that I meant to...

You bring up a very valid point that I meant to include in my previous post. The ability to TIME the USE of Mark is proving to be a difference maker for me. I actually do raid combat ( my Mut spec...
Forum: Rogues 09/20/09, 12:30 PM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,613
Posted By Lyphe
Actually, even in a raid environment with buffs...

Actually, even in a raid environment with buffs the Infuser seems to fluctuate between about 16% and 19%. Here are a couple of logs from different fights in different raid compositions. The problem...
Forum: Rogues 09/19/09, 10:24 AM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,613
Posted By Lyphe
I'll run my tests again today using a combatlog...

I'll run my tests again today using a combatlog and will post the link in this post as an edit.
It's very possible that the internal CD is still 50 seconds and that it is simply the "chance on...
Forum: Rogues 09/18/09, 3:17 PM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,613
Posted By Lyphe
Where are you getting 22.2% uptime for Pyrite? ...

Where are you getting 22.2% uptime for Pyrite? That implies a proc every 45 seconds which seems way off. I've tested the Pyrite Infuser 3 times today - each time over a 10 minute span - and using...
Forum: Rogues 09/18/09, 1:49 PM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,613
Posted By Lyphe
Pyrite Infuser (vs) Mark of Supremacy

I'm trying to figure out if the Mark of Supremacy is a worthwhile way to spend 50 badges as an upgrade from Pyrite Infuser. Problem is that I'm getting contradictory data.

My own napkin math shows...
Forum: The Dung Heap 06/03/09, 10:37 AM
Replies: 30,103
Views: 1,882,356
Posted By Lyphe
You really need to consult the spreadsheet on...

You really need to consult the spreadsheet on this. I'm sure you already knew you'd be getting that advice, but it's the right thing to do as output will vary from person to person depending on gear...
Forum: Rogues 05/30/09, 3:32 PM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,613
Posted By Lyphe
The only way to know for sure is to plug in your...

The only way to know for sure is to plug in your gear to the spreadsheet.

For my scenario (combat), I found that the damage output from 2x7.5 combined with 2x8.0 outweighed the output from 4x7.5. ...
Forum: Rogues 05/21/09, 2:55 PM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,613
Posted By Lyphe
I looked over your armory very quickly - and...

I looked over your armory very quickly - and based on what I see there for gear, 2800 dps on a dummy is probably about right for you.

Keep in mind that those 6k+ spreadsheet numbers you see...
Forum: Rogues 05/20/09, 5:04 PM
Replies: 3,201
Views: 3,816,112
Posted By Lyphe
WD (vs) Golem on the spreadsheet ...

I recently replaced my OH WD with the Golem-Shard Sticker. My first run with the new OH showed a noticeable increase in dps as expected. When I replace WD with GSS on the spreadsheet, however, it...
Forum: Rogues 05/19/09, 12:28 PM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,613
Posted By Lyphe
I'd not worry too much about your DPS ranking on...

I'd not worry too much about your DPS ranking on this particular fight.

First, you are responsible for kicks that "cannot" be missed and this has a negative effect on your rotation no matter how...
Forum: Rogues 04/15/09, 12:22 PM
Replies: 1,931
Views: 1,580,670
Posted By Lyphe
Didn't realize I'd forgotten to mention duration...

Didn't realize I'd forgotten to mention duration of test - it was 10 minutes for both. It's also worth mentioning that I found my rotation to be a lot more stable with the 18/51/2 build ... although...
Forum: Rogues 04/15/09, 11:03 AM
Replies: 1,931
Views: 1,580,670
Posted By Lyphe
15/51/5 (vs) 18/51/2 ...

So I spent some time testing 15/51/5 today against 18/51/2. My testing actually shows a significant DPS increase by moving to 18/51/2. Now, granted that this is only against a SW training dummy (...
Forum: Rogues 04/15/09, 9:16 AM
Replies: 1,931
Views: 1,580,670
Posted By Lyphe
I'll be doing all my own testing this morning on...

I'll be doing all my own testing this morning on the three core set-ups, but the most recent Simulation testing had in fact been showing 15/51/5 ahead by a slight margin. ...
Forum: Rogues 04/14/09, 8:51 PM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,613
Posted By Lyphe
Right now, the early thinking is 15/51/5,...

Right now, the early thinking is 15/51/5, although they are likely to be very close ...
http://elitistjerks.com/f78/t51449-rogue_dps_simulation_spreadsheet/p2/#post1185504
Forum: Rogues 04/07/09, 12:58 PM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,613
Posted By Lyphe
Based on your current Armory, I would recommend...

Based on your current Armory, I would recommend you stick with Icewalker - but that's just at a glance. But to be absolutely certain, hit the spreadsheet and compare the two.
Forum: Rogues 03/31/09, 12:36 PM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,613
Posted By Lyphe
There are several issues at hand. (1) You have a...

There are several issues at hand.

(1) You have a fast weapon in your MH and a slow weapon in your OH which is the reverse of what you should be doing. The only time you would put a fast weapon in...
Forum: Rogues 03/18/09, 1:00 PM
Replies: 1,701
Views: 792,017
Posted By Lyphe
Yes, I do my reading ... lots of it ... and the...

Yes, I do my reading ... lots of it ... and the majority of resources all believe that combat will be the top PVE spec once 3.1 goes live ... even accounting for any current mutilate bugs. I've seen...
Forum: Rogues 03/17/09, 3:05 PM
Replies: 1,701
Views: 792,017
Posted By Lyphe
Indeed - I'm quite aware of that. But...

Indeed - I'm quite aware of that. But conversation is so exclusively focussed on mutilate lately, that it's as if everyone has already decided that it's the only way to go once 3.1 hits live...
Forum: Rogues 03/17/09, 2:45 PM
Replies: 1,701
Views: 792,017
Posted By Lyphe
Combat (vs) Mutilate

From what I'd been reading and seeing in the few 3.1 meters I've come across, combat was looking like the strongest tree. At the same time, I can't help but notice all the talk about Mutilate in...
Forum: Rogues 02/17/09, 9:51 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 125,297
Posted By Lyphe
Widow's Fury OH ...

I'm surprised that nobody has even mentioned widow's fury as an OH. I'd love to have a hailstorm, but since I don't, I've been using this. The spreadsheet does not show it to be as strong as...
Forum: Rogues 02/15/09, 11:43 AM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,613
Posted By Lyphe
FAST MH TESTING:

I've been following as much of the FAST MH discussion in various threads as possible and decided to do some testing today. The results appeared to actually show a DPS INCREASE by moving to a 18/51/2...
Forum: Rogues 02/13/09, 1:09 PM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,613
Posted By Lyphe
Combat after 3.09

What are people preferring right now for a combat build ... 15/51/5 or 7/51/13?

And has anyone tested the viability of running 18/51/2 and moving 3 points over from relentless strikes to vile...
Forum: Rogues 02/10/09, 9:58 AM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,613
Posted By Lyphe
I know that the Rogue Gear thread refers...

I know that the Rogue Gear thread refers specifically to 'mutilate' spec on the gem recommendations ... and I've searched around for some info in the threads about how expertise would apply to a...
Forum: Rogues 02/09/09, 10:20 PM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,613
Posted By Lyphe
Ok, so this is where I'm a bit confused ... It...

Ok, so this is where I'm a bit confused ...

It sounds like you agree that Experise is the better gem for people under the cap ( correct me if I'm wrong on that ), yet if I amory you, I notice that...
Forum: Rogues 02/09/09, 9:59 PM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,613
Posted By Lyphe
Expertise gems?

I was reading through the Rogue gear thread today and noticed that +16 expertise gems are recommended as the best gem for a red socket ( up to the cap ). I was under the impression that Agi and AP...
Forum: Rogues 02/09/09, 4:26 PM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,613
Posted By Lyphe
Best trink combo?

I finally pieced together the last cards for my Darkmoon Card: Greatness. Now I'm trying to figure out if I should pair it with the Fury of the Five Flights or Mirror of Truth. The spreadsheet...
Forum: The Dung Heap 01/25/09, 1:41 PM
Replies: 30,103
Views: 1,882,356
Posted By Lyphe
All great answers and ty. I hate sticking Maly's...

All great answers and ty.
I hate sticking Maly's trink in the bank, but guess that's where it's going :)
Forum: Rogues 01/25/09, 1:09 PM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,613
Posted By Lyphe
Mark is "use" every 2 mins ...

Mark is "use" every 2 mins ...
Forum: Rogues 01/25/09, 12:33 PM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,613
Posted By Lyphe
Mark of Norganon (or) Mirror of Truth

I know that the Mirror of Truth, is supposed to outperform the Mark of Norgannon, but I had to test this after winning the i-lvl 226 trink a few days ago.

Phase 1: I consulted Shadowpanther.net...
Forum: The Dung Heap 01/24/09, 1:32 PM
Replies: 30,103
Views: 1,882,356
Posted By Lyphe
Second opinion: Trinket Right now, I'm using...

Second opinion: Trinket

Right now, I'm using mirror of truth for my second trinket. Last night, the Mark of Norgannon dropped from Maly.

Now, Shadowpanther has the Mirror rated higher ... I've...
Forum: Rogues 01/21/09, 1:44 PM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,613
Posted By Lyphe
Glyphs ( post-patch )

Curious to know what are now considered the best GLYPHS for a combat spec ( after the patch ) now that the MS 1min bug has been fixed.
My glyphs before the patch were:

- Rupture
- Sinister...
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