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Forum: Death Knights 01/11/11, 7:10 PM
Replies: 830
Views: 2,315,117
Posted By Gort
I'm not sure. You need to swap presences twice...

I'm not sure. You need to swap presences twice (2s), DS, (1.5s), and you lose all your RP for doing so, as well as temporarily slow your rune cooldown by 20%, though I suspect that would be of...
Forum: Death Knights 01/03/11, 2:36 PM
Replies: 830
Views: 2,315,117
Posted By Gort
While you can't dodge a fireball, and I'm in...

While you can't dodge a fireball, and I'm in general agreement with the guaranteed next-hit reduction vs avoidance chance argument, it doesn't sit well for me to say that in a mixed environment,...
Forum: Death Knights 01/03/11, 4:17 AM
Replies: 830
Views: 2,315,117
Posted By Gort
Re: your point #3, while Death Strike absolutely...

Re: your point #3, while Death Strike absolutely heals off the non-physical damage that avoidance doesn't affect, Mastery would also have no effect, as Blood Shield is physical only. You'd get...
Forum: Death Knights 10/27/10, 1:31 PM
Replies: 365
Views: 737,256
Posted By Gort
As misdirect/tricks are threat transfers, and DRW...

As misdirect/tricks are threat transfers, and DRW affects your threat generation, there is absolutely no reason to suppose they might. "You" generate none of the misdirect or tricks threat. DRW is...
Forum: Death Knights 10/14/10, 2:26 AM
Replies: 365
Views: 737,256
Posted By Gort
Exactly. I'm thinking any situation where your...

Exactly. I'm thinking any situation where your healers may be repositioning, on the pull, phase changes, etc. You'll have a rune spare to pre-cast, it gives you a few seconds of cushion if your...
Forum: Death Knights 10/07/10, 1:51 AM
Replies: 365
Views: 737,256
Posted By Gort
-20% attack speed from Frost Fever is, I think,...

-20% attack speed from Frost Fever is, I think, what we should call "non-trivial".


We will want to keep diseases up. If we find we do not, they'll change things so we do.
Forum: Mages 10/06/10, 4:52 PM
Replies: 710
Views: 721,880
Posted By Gort
It was reported earlier that Iceblock (or similar...

It was reported earlier that Iceblock (or similar effect) will clear the Cauterize damage debuff. So there are a handful of ways around it; IB, Mage Ward, a HS/Pot, a heal, etc. I consider a...
Forum: Death Knights 10/04/10, 8:40 PM
Replies: 345
Views: 424,919
Posted By Gort
An interesting change, from: World of Warcraft -...

An interesting change, from: World of Warcraft - English (NA) Forums -> DK tanking - one thing we NEED (http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=27026377083&sid=1&pageNo=1)





I'm...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/03/10, 12:29 AM
Replies: 2,712
Views: 334,382
Posted By Gort
I absolutely have to recommend the Sixth Glass...

I absolutely have to recommend the Sixth Glass Quadrupel Ale from Boulevard Brewing. Smoky, rich, nice hops, not as sweet as even some trippels I've had, and an eyewatering 10.5% with no...
Forum: Mages 09/22/10, 12:23 AM
Replies: 710
Views: 721,880
Posted By Gort
I suspect the tier pieces will be itemised in...

I suspect the tier pieces will be itemised in their usual "not necessarily best" fashion, and use of offset/crafteds will swing it one way or the other. The 4pc would be equally good for either FFB...
Forum: Mages 09/21/10, 9:46 PM
Replies: 710
Views: 721,880
Posted By Gort
I don't think FFB is intended to be "the fire...

I don't think FFB is intended to be "the fire nuke". Simply that if one is gearing mastery vs crit/haste/whatever, one would switch to that.

It seems likely that the intent is that one could either...
Forum: Mages 09/21/10, 9:18 PM
Replies: 710
Views: 721,880
Posted By Gort
Ninjaed by mere minutes.

Ninjaed by mere minutes.
Forum: Death Knights 06/02/10, 10:10 PM
Replies: 770
Views: 1,227,666
Posted By Gort
This point is not attainable in this expansion,...

This point is not attainable in this expansion, and likely not in the next.

Assume IT hits for 1000; a fairly conservative figure. IT base threat = 7x damage, for 7000 threat. Frost Presence then...
Forum: Death Knights 05/17/10, 1:44 AM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,637,841
Posted By Gort
Assume a 1500 hit IT. IT threat is 7x damage,...

Assume a 1500 hit IT. IT threat is 7x damage, then Frost presence modifier for another 2.04x. Net is eh, 21,000 threat. I think it is very very safe to say that any normal strike will not beat an...
Forum: Death Knights 04/12/10, 10:13 AM
Replies: 345
Views: 424,919
Posted By Gort
Indeed. If IT maintains such a high threat...

Indeed. If IT maintains such a high threat modifier, I think for adds one will still want to land one of those at the outset, but I see this as a lovely "...oops" button. (That being one degree...
Forum: Death Knights 04/12/10, 9:40 AM
Replies: 345
Views: 424,919
Posted By Gort
Ref: World of Warcraft - English (NA) Forums ->...

Ref: World of Warcraft - English (NA) Forums -> Cataclysm Class Preview: Death Knight (http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=24262356308&sid=1&pageNo=10#198)

Outbreak: Currently...
Forum: Death Knights 04/09/10, 5:00 PM
Replies: 345
Views: 424,919
Posted By Gort
Death runes are currently planned, just like all...

Death runes are currently planned, just like all the other rune-related business we currently have. Only the recharge model/costs are planned to change.

Ref: World of Warcraft - English (NA)...
Forum: Death Knights 04/09/10, 3:10 AM
Replies: 345
Views: 424,919
Posted By Gort
I think the simplest example is "Rime procs". ...

I think the simplest example is "Rime procs". Once your rune tanks are <100%, you are now free to use GCDs on procs, utility spells (Mark of Blood as a bad example, something like Outbreak or...
Forum: Death Knights 04/09/10, 1:58 AM
Replies: 345
Views: 424,919
Posted By Gort
I apparently type far too slow.

I apparently type far too slow.
Forum: Death Knights 03/24/10, 4:40 PM
Replies: 1,800
Views: 2,523,765
Posted By Gort
I just swapped my off-spec over to DW frost, and...

I just swapped my off-spec over to DW frost, and while I'm pleased--and doing WAY better--I'm a little baffled by where to get Rime procs in. Assuming I prioritise KMFS, diseases, BS, then FS, I'm...
Forum: Death Knights 03/22/10, 2:20 AM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,637,841
Posted By Gort
No, a tank's job is to maximise the output of the...

No, a tank's job is to maximise the output of the variables "survival", "threat" and "damage" while maintaining control of the relevant mobs in an encounter. Death Strike is nice. It can be nifty...
Forum: Death Knights 03/21/10, 8:58 PM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,637,841
Posted By Gort
Actually, as Blood the entire point of a GoD...

Actually, as Blood the entire point of a GoD rotation is to get the extra HS from runes that no longer need to go towards disease reapplication. The DS heal is, effectively, meaningless, and 2x HS >...
Forum: Death Knights 03/19/10, 9:23 PM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,637,841
Posted By Gort
Short answer: No. Long answer: No, that's...

Short answer: No.

Long answer: No, that's ridiculous. If you're not being hit, you're not RSing, and if you're not RSing a gigantic component of your sustained threat is simply not there. The IT...
Forum: Death Knights 03/16/10, 7:12 PM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,637,841
Posted By Gort
The rationale behind spamming IT is "It's lots of...

The rationale behind spamming IT is "It's lots of threat!". Yes, this is true, however past the opening few seconds of a fight--once we're RSing, diseases up, etc--we don't NEED the lots of threat...
Forum: Death Knights 02/21/10, 9:19 PM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,637,841
Posted By Gort
It's intentionally completely disproportionate. ...

It's intentionally completely disproportionate. Exactly as SS is disproportionate to other warrior threat abilities. Given the constraints (must cost rune, must be usable on pull, must have high...
Forum: Death Knights 02/21/10, 3:00 PM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,637,841
Posted By Gort
Nope. I used the second half of my rotation. ...

Nope. I used the second half of my rotation. Full blood is, of course, IT/PS/HS/HS/DS, then DS/HS/HS/HS/HS. The IT/PS portion will have a slightly different result, but DS/HS is the "important...
Forum: Death Knights 02/21/10, 5:24 AM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,637,841
Posted By Gort
This is partially true, but at least the Shield...

This is partially true, but at least the Shield Slam cooldown is reset regularly by Sword and Board. (30% chance on Revenge/Devastate for free SS and cooldown reset.) I suspect that a slightly...
Forum: Death Knights 02/21/10, 1:39 AM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,637,841
Posted By Gort
While initially I'm also inclined to...

While initially I'm also inclined to instinctively call that "way too good", how does that threat value compare with a Shield Slam in equivalent gear, and what's the comparative frequency of IT use...
Forum: Death Knights 02/19/10, 7:28 AM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,637,841
Posted By Gort
It procs near-continually on Putricide, though...

It procs near-continually on Putricide, though I'm not sure it's really doing much. I SUSPECT it's the abomination's damage ticks causing the proc, as there's no other source of damage that could...
Forum: Death Knights 02/11/10, 7:10 PM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,637,841
Posted By Gort
Okay. Look. To paraphrase Morbo, "CAPS DO NOT...

Okay. Look. To paraphrase Morbo, "CAPS DO NOT WORK THAT WAY." The "cap" listed in the table of DR effects is not "this is a hard limit to anything ever ever ever", it is "this is the maximum one...
Forum: Public Discussion 01/26/10, 7:49 PM
Replies: 2,712
Views: 334,382
Posted By Gort
The Old Rasputin is a hell of a stout if you're...

The Old Rasputin is a hell of a stout if you're into those. Worth a taste regardless, it's... Impressive. The Dogfish 60/90 minute are also worth a look if you haven't, though neither has the kick...
Forum: Death Knights 01/24/10, 5:24 PM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,637,841
Posted By Gort
This is incorrect. From the 3.3 patch notes: -...

This is incorrect. From the 3.3 patch notes:

- Icecrown Citadel Items: Normal and Heroic versions of Icecrown Citadel rings and trinkets are considered Unique-Equipped and cannot be used at the...
Forum: Death Knights 01/21/10, 12:41 PM
Replies: 707
Views: 1,589,011
Posted By Gort
There has been specific Blizzard confirmation...

There has been specific Blizzard confirmation that they intend to make it impossible to stack Heroic/Normal versions of the same item, yes.
Forum: Public Discussion 01/19/10, 10:29 PM
Replies: 2,712
Views: 334,382
Posted By Gort
I've tried Duchesse a few times, and while it's...

I've tried Duchesse a few times, and while it's got a great sour hit, it's just got too many off flavors for me. There's a number of other Belgian sours that I find FAR superior, including Monk's...
Forum: Death Knights 01/14/10, 5:53 PM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,637,841
Posted By Gort
I can confirm that SD will proc from...

I can confirm that SD will proc from Deathwhisper's shadowbolts, at least on 10 man.
Forum: Public Discussion 12/29/09, 11:50 PM
Replies: 2,712
Views: 334,382
Posted By Gort
Seconded. Also, it's entirely worth waiting in...

Seconded. Also, it's entirely worth waiting in line to get in for ANY festival they do. Big Wood (casked beers) was a little underwhelming, but the Barleywine Festival is absolutely absurd. I have...
Forum: The Dung Heap 12/26/09, 3:13 AM
Replies: 30,129
Views: 1,906,655
Posted By Gort
I don't believe there's enough magic damage...

I don't believe there's enough magic damage floating around so far to make a decent guess. Deathwhisper is about it for a heavy-magic fight so far, and I would consider her tank magic damage output...
Forum: Death Knights 12/21/09, 6:17 PM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,637,841
Posted By Gort
Er. Also, 3% stam, 8% strength (5% taking 3/3...

Er. Also, 3% stam, 8% strength (5% taking 3/3 Ravenous Dead into account, and that you took Abom's Might), 1 more expertise from talents (trivial, but nice), 10% baseline ArP, a 5% higher crit rate...
Forum: Death Knights 12/20/09, 3:03 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 120,063
Posted By Gort
I give. I've been staring and staring and I...

I give. I've been staring and staring and I realise I've probably missed it three times, but... Is there a button/section to output individual stat weights?
Forum: Public Discussion 12/15/09, 5:10 PM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,455,751
Posted By Gort
Remember, our killing any Scourge NPCs can be...

Remember, our killing any Scourge NPCs can be looked at with a sort of "Crunch all you want; we'll make more!" viewpoint. Either they just get re-raised as undead, or killing them proved they were...
Forum: Death Knights 12/15/09, 4:00 PM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,637,841
Posted By Gort
The effect of Chill is very, very simple. You...

The effect of Chill is very, very simple. You look at the "Dodge" section of your character pane, and subtract "20.00". Nothing more.
Forum: Public Discussion 11/25/09, 8:18 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 86,649
Posted By Gort
Oh, absolutely, they're changing the gear. ...

Oh, absolutely, they're changing the gear. However, I suspect that in a good number of cases, "gear created under a new itemisation system" will be superior to "gear retrofitted to new system" in...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/21/09, 12:17 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 86,649
Posted By Gort
Considering the complete gearing redesign that's...

Considering the complete gearing redesign that's hitting with Cataclysm, I suspect we'll be trying to toss our current gear as fast as possible for the new numbers. Most of the pieces I wear to tank...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/20/09, 8:22 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 86,649
Posted By Gort
As I recall, the tier system will be badges for a...

As I recall, the tier system will be badges for a first piece, then THAT PIECE plus a token to get the next one, not "more badges" plus a token. (Similar to the Sunwell upgrades/swaps, kind...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/24/09, 4:44 AM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,455,751
Posted By Gort
Oh, I'd agree I don't want either trivialised. ...

Oh, I'd agree I don't want either trivialised. But "oh hell no, OUR kill!" is something I think the players can get behind, and it's not way out of left field for either, given their dialog, etc. ...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/23/09, 8:19 PM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,455,751
Posted By Gort
Pretty much. "Dibs! Back off or else!" "Oh...

Pretty much. "Dibs! Back off or else!" "Oh yeah? I got your else right here!"


Edit: I would suspect that the Horde engagement dialog is basically the mirror of the Alliance; We see Alliance...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/22/09, 8:51 PM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,455,751
Posted By Gort
Heh. Hey, both dwarves and orcs are a little bit...

Heh. Hey, both dwarves and orcs are a little bit on the "honor > sense" side when stressed... Saurfang's out for the jerk who killed his boy, and Muradin's clearly got his OWN grudge to settle, so...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/08/09, 4:06 AM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,455,751
Posted By Gort
I suspect it may be a little tricky to turn the...

I suspect it may be a little tricky to turn the closest thing to a "racial" leader the DKs have into the main antagonist. (Hey. He's boss level, hangs out in our "home city", gave us a bunch of...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/07/09, 10:05 PM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,455,751
Posted By Gort
Well, that certainly explains "why's there a...

Well, that certainly explains "why's there a dwarf...?". The eye glow may just be that random visual they like to throw on headgear then.
Forum: Public Discussion 10/07/09, 10:00 PM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,455,751
Posted By Gort
I suspect it is Bolvar. Note the Alliance blue...

I suspect it is Bolvar. Note the Alliance blue in his armor. That blue is pretty distinct from the generic DK-blue you see on say, the starting gear, Ebon Hold NPCs, etc. That's lighter. Also, we...
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