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Forum: Public Discussion 08/22/09, 6:30 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 84,886
Posted By Metrosexuelf
You could say that for any number of topics...

You could say that for any number of topics posted on this forum. Considering the crux of this thread is coverage of a new expansion I'm not sure why you're surprised to see speculative discussion...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/22/09, 1:24 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 84,886
Posted By Metrosexuelf
I'd very much doubt a Fall 2010 launch. Assuming...

I'd very much doubt a Fall 2010 launch. Assuming 3.3 is released this December (which would be pushing the outer limit in terms of milking the Colosseum 'raid') you'd be talking about a 10+ month...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/15/09, 4:06 AM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,450,693
Posted By Metrosexuelf
This seems highly likely to me as, again, it...

This seems highly likely to me as, again, it kills two birds with one stone -- letting people see otherwise obscure content that hasn't been regularly run for quite some time coupled with the...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/14/09, 11:20 PM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,450,693
Posted By Metrosexuelf
We'll most likely know the veracity of this info...

We'll most likely know the veracity of this info in under a week when Blizzcon starts. It all makes perfect sense from a marketing standpoint and delivers a lot of what players have requested for...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/02/09, 5:31 PM
Replies: 1,117
Views: 572,135
Posted By Metrosexuelf
One thing I'm curious about is whether or not the...

One thing I'm curious about is whether or not the xp bonuses will work from 80 to 90 (provided the next expansion raises the level cap again). I can see them putting the 'Does not work for...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/08/09, 10:14 PM
Replies: 2,072
Views: 1,158,811
Posted By Metrosexuelf
You missed my point. I meant that as a 10 man...

You missed my point. I meant that as a 10 man raider collected heroic badges in Naxx 10 he had the option of using them to buy two pieces of the tier gear. One would imagine he would be...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/08/09, 8:43 PM
Replies: 2,072
Views: 1,158,811
Posted By Metrosexuelf
Or they could just release it right off of the...

Or they could just release it right off of the bat. Remember they are promoting 10 and 25 man raids as separate progression tracks. As such they probably don't have a problem with people who have...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/07/09, 6:57 PM
Replies: 2,072
Views: 1,158,811
Posted By Metrosexuelf
Sort of disappointing if true as the rare gem...

Sort of disappointing if true as the rare gem market -- at least on my server -- is pretty dismal right now. Even frozen orbs have gone back up to around 100-120 gold making Icy Prisms arguably not...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/06/09, 4:57 PM
Replies: 2,072
Views: 1,158,811
Posted By Metrosexuelf
The only thing holding me back now is the...

The only thing holding me back now is the possibility that you can buy uncut epic gems with valor badges. Maybe I just need to stop being hopeful and cash out now.
Forum: Public Discussion 02/02/09, 6:32 PM
Replies: 2,072
Views: 1,158,811
Posted By Metrosexuelf
That was one of my thoughts, too. I'm not...

That was one of my thoughts, too. I'm not particularly hurting for gold (around 80k or so right now) and I'm also thinking there is a pretty likely possibility we will see uncut epic quality gems...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/02/09, 6:09 PM
Replies: 2,072
Views: 1,158,811
Posted By Metrosexuelf
One thing I'm wondering is what their plans are...

One thing I'm wondering is what their plans are for the current badges. Currently I have 362 heroic badges and 135 valor badges. As a JC I would be able to convert the heroic badges into a decent...
Forum: Hunters 01/06/09, 12:06 AM
Replies: 494
Views: 235,455
Posted By Metrosexuelf
In 3.08 it will be viable/beneficial again. Of...

In 3.08 it will be viable/beneficial again. Of course that has more to do with addition by subtraction through the adjustments to Readiness and cats/scorpids. I never doubted the utility of four...
Forum: Hunters 01/05/09, 10:25 AM
Replies: 494
Views: 235,455
Posted By Metrosexuelf
The overall context consisted of him downplaying...

The overall context consisted of him downplaying the criticisms directed towards the 51 point talent being "useless" (stated by more than one person in the original thread). His words in that bullet...
Forum: Hunters 12/19/08, 7:27 PM
Replies: 494
Views: 235,455
Posted By Metrosexuelf
That isn't too good of an analogy. 'Trap Dancing'...

That isn't too good of an analogy. 'Trap Dancing' makes about as much sense as giving mages a melee strike ability key to their sustained raid damage (and actually that is even less nonsensical since...
Forum: Hunters 12/19/08, 6:48 PM
Replies: 494
Views: 235,455
Posted By Metrosexuelf
I cannot fathom they will ever balance hunter DPS...

I cannot fathom they will ever balance hunter DPS output around having to drop immolation traps under bosses regardless of any number crunching being done on the PTR. Everything is in flux and...
Forum: Hunters 12/09/08, 5:07 PM
Replies: 367
Views: 103,952
Posted By Metrosexuelf
I don't see it being a problem if it is equal to...

I don't see it being a problem if it is equal to a Devilsaur. Everyone with the 51 point talent can get a Devilsaur. However, it is pretty absurd to have a rare exotic pet not do the same damage as...
Forum: Hunters 12/09/08, 4:00 PM
Replies: 367
Views: 103,952
Posted By Metrosexuelf
I'm with the majority in that I think most of...

I'm with the majority in that I think most of these changes make sense but that the nerf to steady shot was probably a bit overdone or simply not warranted. The nerfs to readiness/wrath and overall...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/11/08, 9:50 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 29,647
Posted By Metrosexuelf
Delete. Already covered.

Delete. Already covered.
Forum: Public Discussion 11/03/08, 8:54 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 34,339
Posted By Metrosexuelf
Overall I think every aspect of the game was...

Overall I think every aspect of the game was improved in TBC with the exception of five man instances. They were bland and unimaginative. They lacked the ambiance and storylines/lore that went...
Forum: Mages 10/24/08, 7:11 AM
Replies: 5,355
Views: 3,113,253
Posted By Metrosexuelf
I'm not sure how "fair" that would be when you...

I'm not sure how "fair" that would be when you consider mages still have a relatively easy PvE damage 'rotation.' Yes, shadow priests have a talent that allow them to have shadow word: pain...
Forum: Hunters 10/18/08, 3:57 PM
Replies: 3,820
Views: 754,067
Posted By Metrosexuelf
I'm considering switching to Hunter in WotLK and...

I'm considering switching to Hunter in WotLK and I have a question regarding the timing of cool downs. As I will most likely be an Orc and BM spec I will have the following cool downs: Blood Fury (2...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 10/14/08, 9:04 PM
Replies: 2,727
Sticky: UI Help Center
Views: 474,739
Posted By Metrosexuelf
Never mind. Figured it out.

Never mind. Figured it out.
Forum: Priests 10/09/08, 7:48 PM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 216,636
Posted By Metrosexuelf
In what way? From my understanding they never...

In what way? From my understanding they never intended it to be part of a PvE DPS cycle (rather it was meant as a form of execute). I don't see a down side to it being dropped provided the numbers...
Forum: Druids 09/18/08, 4:52 AM
Replies: 1,690
Views: 338,894
Posted By Metrosexuelf
I understand what they are trying to do since...

I understand what they are trying to do since multiple classes can cover what those talents covered but, as mentioned, there is way too much bloat in the Balance tree. True, they don't want people to...
Forum: Priests 09/18/08, 2:48 AM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 216,636
Posted By Metrosexuelf
While I appreciate them at least recognizing it...

While I appreciate them at least recognizing it needed more benefit in PvE, this part is still a bit problematic for raiding. There are encounters where you can reliably hit this ability knowing you...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/15/08, 2:03 AM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,904,194
Posted By Metrosexuelf
I don't see why announcing a game's release two...

I don't see why announcing a game's release two months away would detract potential Warhammer players from buying the game.
Forum: Priests 09/12/08, 5:12 PM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 216,636
Posted By Metrosexuelf
And therein lies the problem with having it as...

And therein lies the problem with having it as the crowning talent of a priest's PvE DPS tree.
Forum: Priests 09/11/08, 3:45 AM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 216,636
Posted By Metrosexuelf
Only upside I can see amongst the changes is that...

Only upside I can see amongst the changes is that maybe the nerf to Dispersion will allow them to move it lower in the tree and come up with a more multipurpose 51 point talent. The rest of the...
Forum: Priests 09/03/08, 5:21 PM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 216,636
Posted By Metrosexuelf
There is a difference between 'hugely compelling'...

There is a difference between 'hugely compelling' and having a few extra useful but not raid altering class/spec perks. Class balancing for PvE is less a matter of 'class' balancing and more a...
Forum: Priests 09/03/08, 1:56 PM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 216,636
Posted By Metrosexuelf
The new Replenishment mechanic aside, my overall...

The new Replenishment mechanic aside, my overall concern is that even if shadow priests damage is boosted enough to be comparable to a mage, warlock, or hunter; they still lack a large enough 'bag of...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/29/08, 3:32 AM
Replies: 967
Views: 155,427
Posted By Metrosexuelf
The follow-up to that is ensuring there are...

The follow-up to that is ensuring there are actually another 11 points worth of talents worth picking up by sticking them elsewhere -- most likely in another tree. That might not be viable for...
Forum: Priests 08/28/08, 10:16 PM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 216,636
Posted By Metrosexuelf
If anything I would hope they take this chance to...

If anything I would hope they take this chance to move shadow priests away from being a DoT based class. Since regen is no longer tied to damage with the new 'Replenishment' model they can just...
Forum: Priests 08/28/08, 9:37 PM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 216,636
Posted By Metrosexuelf
Here...

Here (http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9336665205&sid=2000) are the major changes to shadow priests announced today which include:

* Shadow Weaving being a self only buff.
*...
Forum: Priests 08/27/08, 4:44 AM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 216,636
Posted By Metrosexuelf
Sorry to reference an older post in the thread...

Sorry to reference an older post in the thread but I'd just like to add my two cents on it. While I agree with the overall direction of homogenization the developers are taking the classes I think...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/22/08, 5:14 AM
Replies: 1,901
Views: 881,374
Posted By Metrosexuelf
Well the engineering stuff is finally out but I...

Well the engineering stuff is finally out but I can't say I'm overly impressed. They did a nice job on the items that combine the function of other mundane thing (skinning knife, hammers, etc.) but...
Forum: Death Knights 08/02/08, 1:55 PM
Replies: 4,142
Views: 830,275
Posted By Metrosexuelf
I agree that the Frost tree could do with more...

I agree that the Frost tree could do with more polishing but replacing the frozen mechanic with a new frost-based disease is a big step in the right direction. There was simply no reliable way...
Forum: Death Knights 07/30/08, 8:24 PM
Replies: 4,142
Views: 830,275
Posted By Metrosexuelf
Regarding Heart Strike: Source....

Regarding Heart Strike:



Source. (http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=8430106264&postId=85369255066&sid=1#17)

A few posters -- Beta testers who were in Alpha not developers -- go...
Forum: Death Knights 07/29/08, 7:51 PM
Replies: 4,142
Views: 830,275
Posted By Metrosexuelf
My impression on the Frost tree is that the...

My impression on the Frost tree is that the attempt at using 'frozen' targets as a way to bolster damage/threat while tanking isn't really playing out as well as it probably should. I'm sure it...
Forum: Death Knights 07/29/08, 4:08 AM
Replies: 4,142
Views: 830,275
Posted By Metrosexuelf
I was going to ask about this as I haven't had...

I was going to ask about this as I haven't had much chance to actually tank in Beta but I'm really not understanding Frost Strike since now it doesn't scale with ap. Seems pretty feeble for a Tier 9...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/19/08, 6:56 PM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,904,194
Posted By Metrosexuelf
Tying them to attunements doesn't sound like such...

Tying them to attunements doesn't sound like such a great idea unless it just amounts to fairly obvious ones like "Killed X boss in Y instance," in which case, however, that just seems the same as...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/13/08, 6:14 AM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,904,194
Posted By Metrosexuelf
Unless I missed something they were pretty clear...

Unless I missed something they were pretty clear that they were not going to add another (hero) class over and above Death Knights until the next expansion after WotLK. Considering that is probably...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/11/08, 10:15 PM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,904,194
Posted By Metrosexuelf
Like I said before, assuming Naxx is going to be...

Like I said before, assuming Naxx is going to be inherently the same instance (which more likely than not it will be) there is no point in that because the strategies are already public knowledge and...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/11/08, 8:12 PM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,904,194
Posted By Metrosexuelf
If the encounters are fundamentally the same I...

If the encounters are fundamentally the same I would have no problem with a 'lock out' on the 10-man version until players have cleared the 25 man version. Of course, it shouldn't apply to the first...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/11/08, 5:44 PM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,904,194
Posted By Metrosexuelf
Because that completely misses the point that...

Because that completely misses the point that they want to increase the number of people that see the same content. Their design philosophy has shifted towards more people seeing content rather than...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/10/08, 8:22 PM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,904,194
Posted By Metrosexuelf
Yeah I thought that was fairly humorous myself. ...

Yeah I thought that was fairly humorous myself. I would have thought it would be limited by rule set but apparently not. IMO, it is just one step closer to allowing PvE > PvP transfers despite the...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/10/08, 1:39 AM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,904,194
Posted By Metrosexuelf
I won't deny that making 10 man alternatives to...

I won't deny that making 10 man alternatives to 25 man zones doesn't take away from the potential draw of the 25 man paradigm but I don't know if it necessarily represents a 'trend away from...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/09/08, 11:47 PM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,904,194
Posted By Metrosexuelf
People complain that 25 man raids will die out. ...

People complain that 25 man raids will die out. If they do it will be as a result of player choice. It is hilarious to see people arguing that giving players a choice is a bad thing. There will...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/23/08, 11:22 AM
Replies: 287
Views: 96,905
Posted By Metrosexuelf
The problems with growl drove me away from...

The problems with growl drove me away from playing my Hunter alt. In ZA/2.3 badge gear it is impossible for my pet to hold aggro past a couple of auto shots even when I am BM spec. It's pretty...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/22/08, 7:21 PM
Replies: 615
Views: 113,813
Posted By Metrosexuelf
My issue is that they are treating the symptom...

My issue is that they are treating the symptom and not the disease. Of course farming honor is a joke but guess who made it a joke: Blizzard. I give them some credit for trying multiple times to...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/22/08, 6:46 PM
Replies: 615
Views: 113,813
Posted By Metrosexuelf
Earned is a loaded term. It's a video game. But...

Earned is a loaded term. It's a video game. But as I said I am not going to get into the absurd "goods" versus "bads" debate because it is a straw man. The real issue, in my opinion, is the type...
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