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Forum: Player vs. Player 03/05/08, 3:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,147
Posted By Lodi
Chaotic Skyfire and resilience

Has anyone tested and compiled the exact ratio between crit and noncrit damage for various settings of resilience and crit damage talents (mages' ignite likely being the most complicated)? Just 0...
Forum: Class Mechanics 02/12/08, 3:53 PM
Replies: 2,425
Views: 790,645
Posted By Lodi
The ratio of steady to auto was 2:1 for all your...

The ratio of steady to auto was 2:1 for all your tests that had some haste, except for the extreme case where you went BM with a 2.6 speed gun. There, you actually got 3:2. Not surprisingly, you...
Forum: Player vs. Player 01/28/08, 5:34 PM
Replies: 602
Views: 371,617
Posted By Lodi
Is rank 1 arcane shot is doing negligible damage...

Is rank 1 arcane shot is doing negligible damage still? I thought I saw something in recent patch notes about giving it full AP scaling again.
Forum: Player vs. Player 12/18/07, 3:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,217
Posted By Lodi
Spell hit and fear resist

What's the final verdict on spell hit chance in excess of 3% against players with "chance to resist fear increased by 15%" talents - that is, would an affliction warlock with 10% to hit from talent...
Forum: Priests 12/11/07, 7:48 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 189,614
Posted By Lodi
Holy Nova hits outside of group?

The description for Holy Nova suggests that it's group only, unlike Circle of Healing. Yes?
Forum: Player vs. Player 12/04/07, 3:05 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 29,831
Posted By Lodi
What about searing pain?

What about searing pain?
Forum: Player vs. Player 12/03/07, 4:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,632
Posted By Lodi
Why curse of exhaustion on water elemental as...

Why curse of exhaustion on water elemental as opposed to say, banish? What's the unsnared mvmt speed? If it's just 100%, why is 70% that big of a win?
Forum: Class Mechanics 11/30/07, 4:44 PM
Replies: 2,425
Views: 790,645
Posted By Lodi
4pc arena (9 sec multi-shot cooldown) - I'm...

4pc arena (9 sec multi-shot cooldown) - I'm trying to decide on dps talents for PVP, and it would be nice to have this included (the "10" is password-protected).

Also, Vengeful Gladiator's Waraxe...
Forum: Priests 11/12/07, 5:25 PM
Replies: 1,401
Views: 809,590
Posted By Lodi
Zul'Aman (spellhaste) gear vs. t5

Obviously the trinket from ZA is great.

Should I get 4pc t5 (have hat, would get all but chest) or mix and match FSW + ZA armor?

The spellhaste benefit is hard to analyze. I already sometimes have...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 11/08/07, 3:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,619
Posted By Lodi
Thanks. Even if there's nothing in Avion for...

Thanks. Even if there's nothing in Avion for fading an effect based on duration remaining, if I can get an effect to show for the duration, what I want is just a few minutes of configuration away.
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 11/07/07, 8:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,619
Posted By Lodi
unified lost-character-control tracking

Perhaps something like this already exists:

I'd like to see in one place, with a prominent duration remaining, the longest duration:

A. complete incapacitation (can neither act nor move, i.e....
Forum: Player vs. Player 11/07/07, 3:24 PM
Replies: 606
Views: 75,919
Posted By Lodi
The rating penalty for hunters only exists at the...

The rating penalty for hunters only exists at the "scrub" level but not the upper echelon? That claim lacks proof.
Forum: Player vs. Player 11/06/07, 7:20 PM
Replies: 606
Views: 75,919
Posted By Lodi
I'm always intrigued by arguments that the...

I'm always intrigued by arguments that the existence of *some* 2300 (or whatever) rated 5v5 hunter means that the majority of lower achieving 5v5 hunters such as myself need to learn to play.*

It's...
Forum: Player vs. Player 11/02/07, 1:29 PM
Replies: 606
Views: 75,919
Posted By Lodi
At least LOS still counters any hypothetical...

At least LOS still counters any hypothetical overpowered hunter snare/root removal (in surviving, not killing the hunter).

But more importantly, why worry about 1v1 power? 2v2, 3v3, 5v5 arena...
Forum: Player vs. Player 11/01/07, 2:53 PM
Replies: 606
Views: 75,919
Posted By Lodi
I agree about most of the CD, especially trap,...

I agree about most of the CD, especially trap, being too long. Flight speed of Silencing Shot should also increase (like deadly throw just did); the damage from the shot really ought to go back to...
Forum: Player vs. Player 10/31/07, 8:02 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 23,424
Posted By Lodi
I have a huge problem with the combination of...

I have a huge problem with the combination of fear being so important to warlocks and priests, with undead being virtually immune to it. Note that fear ward was nerfed and "spread around" precisely...
Forum: Hunters 10/17/07, 2:00 PM
Replies: 3,820
Views: 753,696
Posted By Lodi
If haste affects the invisible .5 sec autoshot...

If haste affects the invisible .5 sec autoshot cast time, then this idea is completely retarded, and not merely dumb.

How does unequipping your quiver change the damage done by an auto or...
Forum: Player vs. Player 10/15/07, 2:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,209
Posted By Lodi
Vhairi's Scratchpad (http://vhairi.blogspot.com/)

Vhairi's Scratchpad (http://vhairi.blogspot.com/)
Forum: Player vs. Player 10/15/07, 2:59 PM
Replies: 606
Views: 75,919
Posted By Lodi
Of course this would be a nice change. Others...

Of course this would be a nice change. Others have pointed out already that the majority of the hunter grief comes from melee range, not dead zone, it will still help tremendously.

Along with...
Forum: Player vs. Player 10/15/07, 2:46 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 46,695
Posted By Lodi
Come on. Can we "spread around" devouring plague...

Come on. Can we "spread around" devouring plague now?
Forum: Player vs. Player 10/15/07, 2:41 PM
Replies: 606
Views: 75,919
Posted By Lodi
Keeping independent swing timers, you will see...

Keeping independent swing timers, you will see some people trying a melee+ranged rotation. But keeping in mind the time to move and the fact that you have to be holding still .5 sec for auto and...
Forum: Player vs. Player 09/27/07, 6:08 PM
Replies: 791
Views: 400,683
Posted By Lodi
I'm thinking of an AM spam spec for PVE. There...

I'm thinking of an AM spam spec for PVE. There are plenty of free talent points left over (especially if your gear naturally has more than 6% spellhit), so I want to make it decent for PVP as...
Forum: Player vs. Player 09/05/07, 3:35 PM
Replies: 791
Views: 400,683
Posted By Lodi
You mean so you can turn to where you want to...

You mean so you can turn to where you want to blink, assuming you weren't facing that way already? Because you can blink while stunned ...
Forum: Player vs. Player 08/30/07, 6:49 PM
Replies: 1,843
Views: 449,888
Posted By Lodi
Execute drains your rage bar. So if you had more...

Execute drains your rage bar. So if you had more than 15 rage to start with, the talent is just giving you 21*5 = 102 more pre-crit/AC damage on an execute. (What's maybe nicer is you can execute...
Forum: Player vs. Player 08/20/07, 5:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,198
Posted By Lodi
Thanks. I was worried I was missing something. ...

Thanks. I was worried I was missing something. I agree about "if you killed something, you already won."
Forum: Player vs. Player 08/20/07, 3:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,198
Posted By Lodi
[warlock] Imp. Drain Soul for PVP spec?

Looking at World of Warcraft Arena Ranking (http://www.geekboys.org/arena/index/5/all/warlock/all/all/), many of the top ranked warlocks have 2/2 Imp. Drain Soul. The only useful purpose in PVP is...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/16/07, 5:00 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 85,393
Posted By Lodi
Slam resets the swing timer, so it is nearly as...

Slam resets the swing timer, so it is nearly as timing/latency dependent.

Druid powershifting is also timing dependent, but still easier than proper hunter shooting.

Won't it be interesting if the...
Forum: Class Mechanics 08/01/07, 3:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,520
Posted By Lodi
Drundia, thanks for the test. It's interesting...

Drundia, thanks for the test. It's interesting that you found the opposite order of application from the downranking Empowered priests. But the mechanic for sub- lvl 20 spells might be entirely...
Forum: Player vs. Player 07/30/07, 3:18 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 17,652
Posted By Lodi
There's a 20agi 1h enchant next patch apparently?...

There's a 20agi 1h enchant next patch apparently? Would that make people reconsider 30int?
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/30/07, 3:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,520
Posted By Lodi
downranking + empowered XXX = ?

Do the empowered XXX talents that add a percent of your spelldamage apply before or after the downranking penalty?

What exactly is the downranking penalty for damage spells? I've heard two...
Forum: Player vs. Player 07/27/07, 5:12 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 17,652
Posted By Lodi
Well, you can swap weapons after you use up your...

Well, you can swap weapons after you use up your initial mana ... but if you're using aotv maybe you want to keep the int all the time.

I'd like to see, at some point, gladiator 1h weapons with...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 07/26/07, 6:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,093
Posted By Lodi
Is there anything on wowace.com that tracks...

Is there anything on wowace.com that tracks gains/DRs like /necb? So far it seems *maybe* sorrenTimers (haven't tried it).
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 07/26/07, 6:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,093
Posted By Lodi
I've been using DebuffFilter to do the same...

I've been using DebuffFilter to do the same thing. Interesting.

Two unrelated questions about your SS:

The portrait for your target is very wide. Is this useful compared to the little square? ...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 07/26/07, 6:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,093
Posted By Lodi
Thanks for the suggestions. I'll look more at...

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll look more at the options for Quartz and DebuffFilter to see if I can get more of what I want.

It turns out that /necb options would allow me to turn off many of the...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 07/26/07, 5:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,093
Posted By Lodi
request: unitframe-local cooldown bars

Natur ECB (/necb) does a nice job of showing some timers for targets like Divine Shield, Ice Block, and time remaining (counting DR) on stuns ... but it's displayed in a single reshuffled list, with...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 07/16/07, 7:21 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 144,916
Posted By Lodi
Wrong (about the definition/reason) - if you have...

Wrong (about the definition/reason) - if you have a consistent route without packet loss, that has a great many hops over a long geographic distance, you can have a consistent, predictable e.g. 300ms...
Forum: Player vs. Player 07/16/07, 6:05 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 21,063
Posted By Lodi
Rogue evasion is negated by getting behind and...

Rogue evasion is negated by getting behind and stunning? Mage iceblock gets mass dispeled? Mages are good at kiting melee.

Priest and hunter last? Why warrior before paladin?

Obviously you...
Forum: Player vs. Player 07/10/07, 9:01 PM
Replies: 694
Views: 384,754
Posted By Lodi
I didn't actually see *any* 23/38/0 in the top...

I didn't actually see *any* 23/38/0 in the top rated 50 warlocks. I assume you mean something like:

http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=Nq0rVRbkoZbxczIizzes
Forum: Player vs. Player 07/10/07, 8:57 PM
Replies: 694
Views: 384,754
Posted By Lodi
OK, is there any solution that does not involve...

OK, is there any solution that does not involve rerolling? :) Or is there some trick I don't see for getting a fresh pet or wiping known skills?
Forum: Player vs. Player 07/10/07, 8:55 PM
Replies: 523
Views: 57,946
Posted By Lodi
re: fears breaking at an edge, don't move until...

re: fears breaking at an edge, don't move until the fear ends. Then turn and move in the right direction. This costs you maybe half a second but has always worked for me. Every time I've fallen or...
Forum: Player vs. Player 07/10/07, 5:26 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 37,120
Posted By Lodi
Diotox: clever. But of course there will then...

Diotox: clever. But of course there will then arise the entirely dot damage teams? :)
Forum: The Dung Heap 07/10/07, 5:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,179
Posted By Lodi
It was an (undetectable ?) joke. :) <- that...

It was an (undetectable ?) joke. :) <- that means I'm being friendly.
Forum: The Dung Heap 07/10/07, 5:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,179
Posted By Lodi
Removal from arena is a nice option I hadn't...

Removal from arena is a nice option I hadn't considered.

After all, in the arena, alliance fight alliance, and horde fight horde. And your gear will be glued to your body. And your summoned water...
Forum: Player vs. Player 07/10/07, 5:02 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 17,652
Posted By Lodi
What's the synergy between a hunter and resto...

What's the synergy between a hunter and resto shaman?
Forum: The Dung Heap 07/10/07, 4:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,179
Posted By Lodi
Racials: remove them, or allow "respecs"?

In arena, racial abilities and priest racial spells matter.

Rerolls are obnoxious. There is no way to quickly catch up in gear/reputation.

The game designers are probably in love with their cute...
Forum: Player vs. Player 07/10/07, 4:33 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 37,120
Posted By Lodi
Sure, lesser geared druids wear 2pc merciless for...

Sure, lesser geared druids wear 2pc merciless for tanking/dps. But it's not that hard to use defense instead.

Trinket swapping happens quite naturally for hunters; I FD to clear target sometimes...
Forum: Player vs. Player 07/10/07, 3:32 PM
Replies: 694
Views: 384,754
Posted By Lodi
For whatever reason, most of the top-ranked...

For whatever reason, most of the top-ranked warlocks with 24/37 or similar have 0 points in shadow embrace. I can't figure out why; maybe they team with a UA lock? Or they keep dispelers busy CCed...
Forum: Player vs. Player 07/09/07, 8:45 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,123
Posted By Lodi
You're misinformed. Multi-shot has a .5 sec cast...

You're misinformed. Multi-shot has a .5 sec cast time, as does auto; neither is affected by any haste*. Auto fires independent of the GCD but is interrupted by other casts; auto's cooldown is...
Forum: Player vs. Player 07/03/07, 5:33 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,844
Posted By Lodi
Is this "snake trap" thing a joke? Druids will...

Is this "snake trap" thing a joke? Druids will have thorns up. Shamans can AE. Disc/Holy priests can AE. Warlocks can AE. Paladins can AE. Mages can AE. Hunters can AE. The snakes have, what,...
Forum: Hunters 07/02/07, 3:17 PM
Replies: 4,216
Views: 1,363,369
Posted By Lodi
The only downside to agi over ap is that your...

The only downside to agi over ap is that your pet's growl, and your melee, is weaker. Other than that, almost nobody is so poorly geared that they should prefer 2*ap to 1*agi (even deep Marks).
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