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Forum: Rogues 01/08/10, 1:07 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 941,856
Posted By Leto
Assuming a 10% nerf to the coefficients for each...

Assuming a 10% nerf to the coefficients for each poison, I modified ald's spreadsheet and the poison and hfb changes are looking like roughly a 7.5% total nerf for mut in my gear at least. Combat...
Forum: Rogues 12/17/09, 4:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 24,442
Posted By Leto
While performing some personal analysis on the...

While performing some personal analysis on the usefulness of 49982, it occurred to me that energy regeneration likely scales better in multi-target situations than it does in single-target...
Forum: Rogues 12/17/09, 1:56 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 105,516
Posted By Leto
The snd glyph seems like it would be suboptimal...

The snd glyph seems like it would be suboptimal to me.

From a damage to adds perspective:
The glyph adds 3 seconds of snd time.
Having snd up increases energy regen by roughly 1/sec.
That results...
Forum: Rogues 12/16/09, 8:49 AM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,991,753
Posted By Leto
Personally I'm looking at it from a time-frame...

Personally I'm looking at it from a time-frame usefulness standpoint. My guild has the current content on farm, so sacrificing an overall dps later for a smaller one right now doesn't make sense. ...
Forum: Rogues 12/11/09, 10:00 AM
Replies: 413
Views: 571,311
Posted By Leto
What might some of the strengths and weaknesses...

What might some of the strengths and weaknesses be?

For example, I'd imagine it more beneficial to maximize envenom buff uptime during heroism. What about trinket procs? 4+ is probably better...
Forum: Rogues 12/11/09, 9:37 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 105,516
Posted By Leto
This depends largely on the fight, as it varies...

This depends largely on the fight, as it varies with AoE duration and poison usage.

For instant/instant, or instant/deadly, 5 improved 0 vile should yield more damage due to the increased proc rate....
Forum: Rogues 12/11/09, 9:33 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 941,856
Posted By Leto
More like a little over 11k dps, but close...

More like a little over 11k dps, but close enough. Dropping the hfb increase to 10% is a ~4.24% nerf to our overall damage.
Forum: /LFGuild 12/10/09, 3:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,760
Posted By Leto
Updated immediate openings and recruitment...

Updated immediate openings and recruitment contacts. No longer recruiting rogues, but recruitment priority is elevated for elemental shaman.
Forum: Rogues 12/09/09, 3:45 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 105,516
Posted By Leto
For anub I would imagine combat would still be...

For anub I would imagine combat would still be better for add damage. Whether or not you should focus more on add damage or anub damage depends entirely on your raid strategy and other factors...
Forum: Rogues 12/09/09, 10:03 AM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,991,753
Posted By Leto
I wouldn't attribute not using tricks on cooldown...

I wouldn't attribute not using tricks on cooldown to laziness, but rather certain fight mechanics that might necessitate a threat increase on a tank at a certain time, or providing extra punch to a...
Forum: Rogues 12/09/09, 9:52 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 941,856
Posted By Leto
I would imagine he was referring to the superior...

I would imagine he was referring to the superior energy regen of using a faster off hand; there's about a 1e/sec difference going from 2.7 to 1.8 speed.

My numbers indicate somewhat different...
Forum: Rogues 12/08/09, 4:38 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 941,856
Posted By Leto
I haven't updated the model for the new changes...

I haven't updated the model for the new changes yet. To properly model the new deadly poison change, I'll have to add a time component to adjust for stacking time. I've just been doing one-off...
Forum: Rogues 12/08/09, 3:02 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 941,856
Posted By Leto
I simply suggested a 1.8 speed dagger as the swap...

I simply suggested a 1.8 speed dagger as the swap weapon because the physical damage difference is significant.
Forum: Rogues 12/08/09, 2:48 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 941,856
Posted By Leto
With the default settings in my sheet, and the...

With the default settings in my sheet, and the new proc rate, one would expect 5 stacks of deadly in around 25 seconds fok'ing starting from a full energy pool. With AR up that would be around 15...
Forum: Rogues 12/04/09, 10:11 AM
Replies: 3,201
Views: 3,815,609
Posted By Leto
From a spreadsheet standpoint, I'd imagine the...

From a spreadsheet standpoint, I'd imagine the damage increase from tricks would just be a flat 3% (5% if glyphed). It would likely be different in the simsheet due to syncing tricks with cds, but...
Forum: Rogues 12/03/09, 4:22 PM
Replies: 3,201
Views: 3,815,609
Posted By Leto
Check...

Check http://elitistjerks.com/f78/t39136-combat_3_2_mutilate_3_1_spreadsheets/p54/#post1396918

There has been other discussion on this topic, but I haven't done an exhaustive search.
Forum: /LFGuild 11/30/09, 3:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,760
Posted By Leto
Updated immediate openings. Now recruiting a...

Updated immediate openings. Now recruiting a shadow priest.
Forum: Public Discussion 11/23/09, 10:25 AM
Replies: 660
Views: 245,896
Posted By Leto
I've seen the opposite from my experiences. The...

I've seen the opposite from my experiences. The ret paladin is nasty, but in my opinion is one of the easier npcs to deal with.

We don't use any timed cc on him, we simply stick a dk or someone on...
Forum: /LFGuild 11/23/09, 8:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,760
Posted By Leto
Updated raid start time and immediate openings....

Updated raid start time and immediate openings. Now recruiting DPS Death Knights and an additional rogue with increased priority.
Forum: Rogues 11/20/09, 10:39 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 105,516
Posted By Leto
An important thing to consider when deciding how...

An important thing to consider when deciding how to tricks the add to the tank is the angle that it will approach him. Many different ways will work, but be careful to prevent the add approaching...
Forum: Rogues 11/19/09, 1:56 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 941,856
Posted By Leto
The issue isn't about trash, it's boss fights...

The issue isn't about trash, it's boss fights with adds or specific burn phases.

Also, just because assassination aoe "seems fine", that doesn't mean it's better than combat. They work differently...
Forum: Rogues 11/17/09, 8:53 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 105,516
Posted By Leto
There isn't a clear-cut "best" way to do the...

There isn't a clear-cut "best" way to do the fight, as it varies depending on your guild's strategy and what is most difficult for them to overcome.
Forum: Rogues 11/13/09, 2:10 PM
Replies: 3,201
Views: 3,815,609
Posted By Leto
Depending on the buffs unavailable in your 10 man...

Depending on the buffs unavailable in your 10 man raid, it might make sense. For example, if you do not have mangle available, the relative value of the t8 4pc bonus decreases since rupture becomes...
Forum: Rogues 11/11/09, 11:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 24,442
Posted By Leto
Wouldn't facing away from your target prevent HnS...

Wouldn't facing away from your target prevent HnS procs from hitting it? I'm not sure, but I would imagine HnS interaction with FoK would be similar to blade flurry's interaction, where FoK attacks...
Forum: Rogues 11/06/09, 2:03 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 105,516
Posted By Leto
When I reconfigured it, it showed remorseless in...

When I reconfigured it, it showed remorseless in the oh as well being ~160 dps less sustained than twin spike, and about the same while AR is active. There was a larger discrepancy while using...
Forum: Rogues 11/06/09, 11:41 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 105,516
Posted By Leto
Ok, I just did some preliminary modifications to...

Ok, I just did some preliminary modifications to my spreadsheet to account for mace spec, and it looks like with my gear, using Remorseless with mace spec and 1/5 cqc is likely a 100 dps increase for...
Forum: Rogues 11/06/09, 9:53 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 105,516
Posted By Leto
I just compared off hand weapon speed differences...

I just compared off hand weapon speed differences with mine and Aldriana's spreadsheet and saw the following results for me:

1.4 speed to 1.8 speed was about a 430 dps increase in sustained aoe dps...
Forum: Rogues 11/06/09, 9:43 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 105,516
Posted By Leto
Poisons are modified by AP, but the scaling...

Poisons are modified by AP, but the scaling factor is relatively small compared to how armor penetration scales. The main issue with mjiolnir is you can't control the proc, so it may be...
Forum: /LFGuild 11/05/09, 8:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,760
Posted By Leto
Updated immediate openings. Now recruiting a...

Updated immediate openings. Now recruiting a rogue and fury warrior with equal priority as the feral and enh shaman.
Forum: Public Discussion 11/04/09, 12:43 PM
Replies: 660
Views: 245,896
Posted By Leto
Some more tips for avoiding acid stacks when...

Some more tips for avoiding acid stacks when grouping up to combat the scarabs:


Make sure everyone in your raid has their ui set up to notify them when they have aggro on a mob, and preferably...
Forum: Rogues 11/03/09, 1:51 PM
Replies: 3,201
Views: 3,815,609
Posted By Leto
I believe this is the root of your confusion. ...

I believe this is the root of your confusion. The hit table is based on your stats, your target's stats, and your target's level at the time of your swing. The only way there can be a chance for...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/03/09, 10:09 AM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,449,108
Posted By Leto
One way they could make the lore exposure of the...

One way they could make the lore exposure of the encounter dynamic would be to control the difficulty with a mechanic similar to the yogg encounter. On normal mode you could ask Bolvar for...
Forum: Rogues 11/02/09, 4:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 24,442
Posted By Leto
I've updated the spreadsheet to include the 3.3...

I've updated the spreadsheet to include the 3.3 AoE cap mechanics:
The pre-crit damage per hit is modified as follows:
dmg*10*(1/Max(10,Target_Count))

Poison damage remains unchanged.

I've also...
Forum: Rogues 11/02/09, 1:34 PM
Replies: 1,647
Views: 5,169,104
Posted By Leto
Generally the decision to switch to an evisc-only...

Generally the decision to switch to an evisc-only cycle is made when its theoretical dps is very close to that of a rupture-based cycle. An evisc-only build generally provides better burst damage,...
Forum: /LFGuild 10/30/09, 1:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,760
Posted By Leto
[Alliance][Shattered Hand] <Raiding Robots> | H Mad Skill | Recruiting for ICC

<Raiding Robots> is looking for a few more raiders to round out our roster in preparation for Icecrown Citadel.

Immediate Openings:

1 Resto Druid
1 Shadow Priest
1 Feral Druid or Enhancement...
Forum: Rogues 10/29/09, 2:09 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 105,516
Posted By Leto
I should have phrased it differently. FoK may...

I should have phrased it differently. FoK may affect HnS, but HnS doesn't affect FoK. Whether or not that is good or bad for anub depends entirely on your guild and the priority of aoe v single...
Forum: Rogues 10/26/09, 3:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 24,442
Posted By Leto
Modeling Fan of Knives

I have been putting together a spreadsheet to model fan of knives damage and sustained dps, and have decided to share my work with the hope of refining the model through wider scrutiny.


Goals of...
Forum: Rogues 10/25/09, 5:17 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 105,516
Posted By Leto
CQC interacts with FoK while HnS does not. Mace...

CQC interacts with FoK while HnS does not. Mace spec is technically better for FoK than CQC, but it does not affect the dagger off hand. I have not yet determined whether mace mh, dagger off hand...
Forum: Rogues 10/24/09, 4:17 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 105,516
Posted By Leto
I considered that, and it appeared to be inferior...

I considered that, and it appeared to be inferior in almost every way to the standard specs. It lacks the high damage enhancing talents from the top of the assassination and combat trees (hfb, find...
Forum: Rogues 10/21/09, 9:44 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 53,301
Posted By Leto
With the uncertainty of how wound refreshes...

With the uncertainty of how wound refreshes savage combat, I'd recommend using one combat rogue with deadly poison anyway, but I hadn't thought to use 2pc t8 with it.


I've done some preliminary...
Forum: Rogues 10/16/09, 2:17 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 105,516
Posted By Leto
The 4 FoK's in 6 seconds was with a full energy...

The 4 FoK's in 6 seconds was with a full energy bar pooled. Without any energy saved, AR would up your regeneration to 22.5 energy/second without combat potency procs. That's one FoK in a little...
Forum: Rogues 10/15/09, 4:04 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 105,516
Posted By Leto
Do you know if the second closest mob would...

Do you know if the second closest mob would receive the FoK hit on the closest mob, or would it be wasted?
Forum: Rogues 10/15/09, 4:01 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 53,301
Posted By Leto
I haven't modeled blade flurry aside from the...

I haven't modeled blade flurry aside from the effects of the speed increase on your energy regen versus the energy cost.

The mechanics of blade flurry with regards to transferring FoK damage would...
Forum: Rogues 10/14/09, 9:24 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 105,516
Posted By Leto
The point of mutilate anub is only if you aren't...

The point of mutilate anub is only if you aren't using FoK nonstop. It's probably fine either way, but my tailored intentions were for maximizing FoK dmg while tricks is up and not other...
Forum: Rogues 10/14/09, 6:12 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 105,516
Posted By Leto
If I'm not mistaken, the "blade flurry damage"...

If I'm not mistaken, the "blade flurry damage" doesn't hit your current target, it hits a nearby secondary target in melee range. If you're targeting anub, that damage would go to an add.
Forum: Public Discussion 10/14/09, 3:46 PM
Replies: 660
Views: 245,896
Posted By Leto
I've seen this happen, but I don't recall the...

I've seen this happen, but I don't recall the specifics regarding the switches.

One interesting thing that I did observe however was anub being unable to hit someone on the very edge of the room. ...
Forum: Rogues 10/14/09, 3:27 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 53,301
Posted By Leto
After further anlysis of FoK dps, my numbers seem...

After further anlysis of FoK dps, my numbers seem to be indicating the following comparisons between combat (18/51/2) and mutilate (51/18/2) with my gear:

Mutilate starts to outdps combat when you...
Forum: Rogues 10/14/09, 3:07 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 105,516
Posted By Leto
I've been toying with the idea of using a...

I've been toying with the idea of using a mutilate spec on this fight, something like this (http://www.wowhead.com/?talent#f0ec0egoVMoIuVo0xV0xcZ0b).

From my analysis of FoK, it looks like mutilate...
Forum: Rogues 10/14/09, 2:17 PM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,991,753
Posted By Leto
With regards to efficiency with the number of FoK...

With regards to efficiency with the number of FoK targets, my numbers indicate 3 is close but likely a wash, and 4 to be worthwhile. The numbers are slightly less for mutilate due to the way focused...
Forum: Rogues 10/13/09, 1:39 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 105,516
Posted By Leto
I just removed the combat talent energy regen...

I just removed the combat talent energy regen component from my spreadsheet, and it looks like subtlety would have to hit 45% harder per fok (including poisons) than combat to match the dps of combat...
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