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Forum: Public Discussion 09/19/06, 11:23 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,580
Posted By dreadnor
When people refer to the "one roll system" they...

When people refer to the "one roll system" they mean a one roll system whereby the listed crit chance is equal to its share of the table.
Forum: Public Discussion 08/13/06, 8:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,075
Posted By dreadnor
Since Warriors get rage when they hit things, Hit...

Since Warriors get rage when they hit things, Hit is very important to a dw fury warrior. I would guess they are just about equal in DPS importance.

Luckily, a lot of good DPS plate has hit on...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/09/06, 12:41 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,312
Posted By dreadnor
What if the fight lasts for 1.98 seconds? Your...

What if the fight lasts for 1.98 seconds? Your haste enchant has just caused you to get 2 attacks instead of 1.

On another note this enchant will generally increase ALL damage by 1% (unless your...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/07/06, 10:38 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,295
Posted By dreadnor
Broodlords primary aggro reduction attack does...

Broodlords primary aggro reduction attack does not involve a knock back.
Forum: Public Discussion 08/07/06, 10:14 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,295
Posted By dreadnor
In all honesty though, these threads are pretty...

In all honesty though, these threads are pretty useless. Defiance multiplies your threat by 3% per talent point, go raid something and draw your own conclusions about how many points you need in it.
Forum: Public Discussion 08/07/06, 5:44 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,295
Posted By dreadnor
Deflection is arguably the best talent a tanking...

Deflection is arguably the best talent a tanking warrior has. Additionally, Parry/Dodge have increasing returns. The better geared you are, the more valuable this talent is.
Forum: Public Discussion 08/05/06, 12:12 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 17,157
Posted By dreadnor
This is an important point. All the theorycraft...

This is an important point. All the theorycraft in this thread has assumed a 100% hit rate for all spells which skews the results towards +dmg.

As a rather extreme example, assume a 99% resist rate...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/03/06, 1:35 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,978
Posted By dreadnor
Aggro after a taunt is simple... Pre 1.11: A...

Aggro after a taunt is simple...

Pre 1.11: A taunt will equalize your aggro to the mobs main target. At the instant you taunt (not after the 3 second duration) the mob calculates who it should...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/02/06, 9:38 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 45,105
Posted By dreadnor
Just as unbalancing strike puts a tank off...

Just as unbalancing strike puts a tank off balance (lowering his defense), hateful strike more than likely lives up to its name and increases the targets hate.

We know that if your threat is high...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/27/06, 8:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 17,132
Posted By dreadnor
I'm a warrior so I have a different bar for each...

I'm a warrior so I have a different bar for each stance. I'm not sure which is considered number 1. In battle stance I have a macro in the first slot. In berserker stance I have Whirlwind in the...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/27/06, 7:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 17,132
Posted By dreadnor
Doesn't work for me, it delivers Error: [string...

Doesn't work for me, it delivers
Error: [string "if (not isCurrentAction(1)) then AttackTarg..."]:1: attempt to call global `isCurrentAction' (a nil value)

Do you have autoattack bind to your 1st...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/26/06, 8:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 17,132
Posted By dreadnor
Although I dont understand why, the following...

Although I dont understand why, the following line does the job perfectly and you don't need to have auto attck on any of your bars.
/script if (not isCurrentAction(1)) then AttackTarget();end
Forum: Public Discussion 06/20/06, 6:43 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 23,455
Posted By dreadnor
Highfather, At one point in this thread we were...

Highfather,

At one point in this thread we were discussing why 25% passive block is needed to push crits/crushing blows. The basic single table lookup system would suggest that if...
Forum: Public Discussion 06/18/06, 10:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,665
Posted By dreadnor
The base chance to miss against lvl 63 mobs is...

The base chance to miss against lvl 63 mobs is 5.6%, not 8.


Thordin, the same diminshing returns argument can apply to crit, ap and everything that increases your damage by a fixed amount. Your...
Forum: Public Discussion 06/13/06, 8:59 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 23,455
Posted By dreadnor
The 25% block thing has never been tested or...

The 25% block thing has never been tested or proved to be true. You guys are discussing theories based on results that dont exist.
Forum: Public Discussion 06/09/06, 3:48 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 23,455
Posted By dreadnor
Maybe it's as simple as you can only have one...

Maybe it's as simple as you can only have one modifier to a connecting attack? As in normal attack can become crit (x2 damage), crushing (x1.5) blocked (less block value), or glancing but the combat...
Forum: Public Discussion 06/09/06, 3:33 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 23,455
Posted By dreadnor
When you say "people claim to have seen" are you...

When you say "people claim to have seen" are you referring to the one person on this thread or have others tested it? I can see how people would come to the 25% conclusion about shield block but it...
Forum: Public Discussion 06/03/06, 8:39 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 45,302
Posted By dreadnor
He is getting his information from the math done...

He is getting his information from the math done on the subject.

The problem however (which Gurg pointed out earlier) is the discrepancy between the mathematical analysis and the anecdotal evidence...
Forum: Public Discussion 06/02/06, 9:42 AM
Replies: 381
Views: 76,355
Posted By dreadnor
Perhaps you need 25% chance to block to never get...

Perhaps you need 25% chance to block to never get crit or crushed.[/quote]
That is the point I was making :) It isn't dodge + parry + block >= 25% it is actually block >= 25%. Furthermore this...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/30/06, 9:31 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 45,302
Posted By dreadnor
When talking about "Threat per second" it seems...

When talking about "Threat per second" it seems that one possible reason for HS being better in the real world (Azeroth) than on paper may be latency. However, this discussion is about efficiency...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/26/06, 12:45 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 45,302
Posted By dreadnor
Going from Kenco's numbers: threat per rage for...

Going from Kenco's numbers:

threat per rage for sunder is 15% greater than HS even with low armour mobs
Forum: Public Discussion 05/26/06, 12:09 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 45,302
Posted By dreadnor
Whiteknight, Your numbers are well thought out...

Whiteknight,

Your numbers are well thought out and seem to be accurate. However by limiting your discussion to TPS and excluding rage costs completely, your conclusions are accurate for only one...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/25/06, 11:44 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 45,302
Posted By dreadnor
Why would increasing your crit rate favor sunder?...

Why would increasing your crit rate favor sunder? I would imagine the opposite. The more likely your HS is to crit the more likely you are to benefit from the added threat from doubling the bonus...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/23/06, 9:35 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 45,302
Posted By dreadnor
I would assume that increasing your crit rate...

I would assume that increasing your crit rate would favour sunder armour.

Kenco, how would a crit swing + sunder compare in TPR to a crit HS?
Forum: Public Discussion 05/14/06, 9:58 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,321
Posted By dreadnor
They don't call them jerks for nothing.

They don't call them jerks for nothing.
Forum: Public Discussion 05/12/06, 10:22 AM
Replies: 381
Views: 76,355
Posted By dreadnor
Yep 300 weapon skill, only ever happened on...

Yep 300 weapon skill, only ever happened on silithus mobs though.
Forum: Public Discussion 05/11/06, 12:25 AM
Replies: 381
Views: 76,355
Posted By dreadnor
Mocking blow tooltip says it generates a moderate...

Mocking blow tooltip says it generates a moderate amount of threat. Not at home now so I can't double-check it but i'm 95% sure.
Forum: Public Discussion 05/11/06, 12:12 AM
Replies: 381
Views: 76,355
Posted By dreadnor
Glancing blows also seem to be possible against...

Glancing blows also seem to be possible against lvl 60 twilight avengers/geocallers in Silithus. Anyone else notice this?
Forum: Public Discussion 05/11/06, 12:09 AM
Replies: 381
Views: 76,355
Posted By dreadnor
Thats correct, increasing your chance to block...

Thats correct, increasing your chance to block has no bearing on how often you are crit/crushed unless you are wearing very bad gear.
Forum: Public Discussion 05/10/06, 8:57 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,622
Posted By dreadnor
I disagree, there aren't many fights where dps...

I disagree, there aren't many fights where dps gear is not put to use.

I can only think of 2-3 fights where non tanking warriors cannot go all out and a rogue can.
Forum: Public Discussion 05/04/06, 10:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,336
Posted By dreadnor
For our purposes whats the difference? You are...

For our purposes whats the difference? You are talking about threat generation and improved sunder armour is a significant increase in the threat a warrior can generate (whether you call it direct or...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/04/06, 9:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,336
Posted By dreadnor
I'm of a different mind regarding both talents. ...

I'm of a different mind regarding both talents. I feel that Anticipation is worth it if and only if that extra 10 +def gets you to 440.

As for Cruelty, my take is that there are only a few...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/29/06, 10:31 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,622
Posted By dreadnor
Taken from the link I posted above (Cop's hate...

Taken from the link I posted above (Cop's hate values):

"Cleave at 3 rage per swing
23 rage
50 damage (110 with talents)
370-420 "innate" hate"

Note the part where it says cleave has innate hate.
Forum: Public Discussion 04/29/06, 10:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,565
Posted By dreadnor
My guess is the aggro reset happens periodically...

My guess is the aggro reset happens periodically in phase 2 (supports the aggro list deep-breath theory).
Forum: Public Discussion 04/29/06, 10:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,565
Posted By dreadnor
Thats your safe bet, just remember she fears...

Thats your safe bet, just remember she fears about 2 seconds after the landing emote. Mighty rage pot definately helps.
Forum: Public Discussion 04/29/06, 10:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,318
Posted By dreadnor
Does crusader proc off of specials? Regardless I...

Does crusader proc off of specials? Regardless I do agree that the uptime would be higher than what I previously thought due to flurry if nothing else.
Forum: Public Discussion 04/29/06, 10:47 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,622
Posted By dreadnor
It was mentioned in some of Cop's original hate...

It was mentioned in some of Cop's original hate value posts, which can be found here, http://www.thesteelwarrior.org/forum/showthread.php?t=12697
Forum: Public Discussion 04/29/06, 4:12 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,622
Posted By dreadnor
Can you proove this? The only controlled testing...

Can you proove this? The only controlled testing done so far suggests crits dont generate bonus aggro.

As for the OP, there are only three things you can do to maximize your damage/threat ratio:

1)...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/28/06, 8:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,318
Posted By dreadnor
I havn't seen Kalmans spreadsheet/model but I am...

I havn't seen Kalmans spreadsheet/model but I am yet to see an accurate model of str vs crit that factors in flurry correctly.

Most the math you see on the issue is flawed in some way. For example,...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/28/06, 6:12 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,565
Posted By dreadnor
There is a going theory that her aggro is reset...

There is a going theory that her aggro is reset every time she moves in phase 2. But the truth is nobody knows for sure how it works. Therefore, dont take any risks and make sure you have a full rage...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/26/06, 11:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,950
Posted By dreadnor
Here is the post he made in an older thread: "I...

Here is the post he made in an older thread:

"I just tested this then, and didn't find any bonus threat for crits. The setup was

1) Warrior body pulls mob. 0 threat
2) Mage casts level 5 frost...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/26/06, 10:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,950
Posted By dreadnor
All I meant was: If a hit for 500 generates 500...

All I meant was:

If a hit for 500 generates 500 aggro, then a crit for 1000 generates 1000 aggro. I am by no means an authority on the issue, however Kenco tested this (with a mage's frostbolt) and...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/26/06, 10:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,950
Posted By dreadnor
I was under the impression crits dont generate...

I was under the impression crits dont generate additional aggro.
Forum: Public Discussion 04/25/06, 11:57 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,083
Posted By dreadnor
Thanks Zaq but that was exactly my point. When...

Thanks Zaq but that was exactly my point.

When your average tank activates shield block they are guarenteed to not get a crushing blow/crit no matter what block% you have. You don't need 25% to...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/24/06, 8:24 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,083
Posted By dreadnor
Have you read this thread completely? If not, do...

Have you read this thread completely? If not, do so and/or peruse this (http://forums.elitistjerks.com/index.php?showtopic=6457) one. [/quote]
I'm not sure what your getting at but I'll take a...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/24/06, 6:54 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,083
Posted By dreadnor
Why do people want to get their block to 25%?...

Why do people want to get their block to 25%?

Block% is almost completely useless in raids, especially for something like the twin emps.


Assume you use shield block every time its up.
Assume the...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/23/06, 10:38 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,083
Posted By dreadnor
Well the current belief is that crushing blow and...

Well the current belief is that crushing blow and crit chance are only reduced (or totally avoided) when shield block forces them off the table (block chance has higher priority than CBs and crits)....
Forum: Public Discussion 04/23/06, 6:37 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 19,341
Posted By dreadnor
And then she takes off in the air, whelps spawn...

And then she takes off in the air, whelps spawn from the sides and does fireballs that smack a small area, requiring everyone to be smart with positioning. And then she uses deep breath requiring...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/20/06, 11:49 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 23,455
Posted By dreadnor
Shield block raises your block % by 75. Therefore...

Shield block raises your block % by 75. Therefore while SB is active and under 99.99% of circumstances you cannot be crit or get hit with a crushing blow (not thoroughly tested yet).
Forum: Public Discussion 04/11/06, 11:19 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 23,455
Posted By dreadnor
Design flaw? Or working as intended?

Design flaw? Or working as intended?
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