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Forum: Public Discussion 09/04/08, 12:48 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 15,623
Posted By Bael
Just to clarify (having played EVE on and off for...

Just to clarify (having played EVE on and off for about a year now), EVE Online has tiers of 'security' based on the zone you are currently in, ranked from 1.0 (max) to 0.0 (min). High security space...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/26/08, 8:04 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 69,269
Posted By Bael
I'll agree with you that The Nexus is a lot less...

I'll agree with you that The Nexus is a lot less linear than pretty much any TBC 5-man, (although there ends up being a lot of excessive running back and forth) but on the other hand, Utgarde Keep...
Forum: Druids 07/28/08, 11:23 PM
Replies: 653
Views: 188,210
Posted By Bael
From MMO-Champion: Glyph of Healing Touch -...

From MMO-Champion:

Glyph of Healing Touch - Decreases the cast time of Healing Touch by 1.5 sec., the mana cost by -25% and the amount healed by -50%.

Glyph of Swiftmend - Your Swiftmend ability no...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/28/08, 11:11 PM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,904,049
Posted By Bael
Glyph of Healing Touch - Decreases the cast time...

Glyph of Healing Touch - Decreases the cast time of Healing Touch by 1.5 sec., the mana cost by -25% and the amount healed by -50%.

If this is any indication of the way they'll be taking Greater...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/23/08, 2:27 AM
Replies: 1,680
Views: 522,614
Posted By Bael
Mine's in a similar vein. I use Shift-Z for...

Mine's in a similar vein. I use Shift-Z for flight form, bound to Special Action Button 6, rather than a macro. Normally as resto I always have 6 forms, and Flight Form is always the last one, so it...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/20/08, 1:29 AM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,904,049
Posted By Bael
As a previous poster mentioned, it is in...

As a previous poster mentioned, it is in Blizzard's best intention to ensure that every spotlight from every gaming community is on THEM and their releases. This is particularly important with...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/16/08, 8:56 PM
Replies: 1,117
Views: 572,083
Posted By Bael
One technique I developed to level my alt...

One technique I developed to level my alt warlock, inspired by the DoT and run method in SM, was to take it to the next level: solo SM. From level 35 onwards, in very poor gear, it was a breeze to...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/26/08, 9:43 AM
Replies: 425
Views: 144,953
Posted By Bael
The easiest way to look at the problem is to...

The easiest way to look at the problem is to break it down level by level. Assuming you want to level with swords/fists/maces rather than daggers, one option for speccing would be:

10-21
2/2 Imp SS,...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/19/08, 10:01 PM
Replies: 425
Views: 144,953
Posted By Bael
In all honesty, most people avoid levelling as...

In all honesty, most people avoid levelling as daggers simply to minimise the amount of movement you have to do. It's infinitely easier to stand in front of a mob and smash one button than to have to...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/08/08, 4:59 AM
Replies: 4,393
Views: 1,575,188
Posted By Bael
I'm inclined to agree. Every indication is that...

I'm inclined to agree. Every indication is that Resto PvP will remain essentially unchanged in 2.4, with the water nerf and 4 set nerf sufficient, in Blizzard's eyes, to decrease the relative...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/05/08, 7:07 PM
Replies: 425
Views: 144,953
Posted By Bael
I found that the biggest hindrance to leveling a...

I found that the biggest hindrance to leveling a rogue was not a lack of damage throughput or control over a mob: it was the amount of damage that I'd take, and with bandages and food your only...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/01/08, 6:32 AM
Replies: 574
Views: 256,647
Posted By Bael
Same thing happened here; rather than a...

Same thing happened here; rather than a traditional 'evade' bug, its almost as though Onyxia decides she wants to run away from any player near her. Rather amusing when you're 4 manning her with a...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/28/08, 6:27 PM
Replies: 4,393
Views: 1,575,188
Posted By Bael
With regards to the Flametongue weapon change, we...

With regards to the Flametongue weapon change, we now have a healer who can effectively double his relative healing capacity.

Setting aside for the moment the restrictions of FT, this and other...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/17/08, 6:58 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 28,451
Posted By Bael
I wouldn't be so quick to discount the...

I wouldn't be so quick to discount the possibility of different 'levels' of difficulty for the same instance. Bear in mind that the raiders who are interested in competing in the first place are...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/16/08, 2:33 AM
Replies: 4,393
Views: 1,575,188
Posted By Bael
Hasn't been posted here yet, Nethaera being quote...

Hasn't been posted here yet, Nethaera being quote on worldofraids:



Infinitely more useful than the HT set bonus.
Forum: Public Discussion 02/11/08, 8:12 PM
Replies: 4,393
Views: 1,575,188
Posted By Bael
At the risk of derailing the thread: Divine...

At the risk of derailing the thread:

Divine Spirit Rank 5: 50 Spirit
Gift of the Wild: 14 Spirit
Golden Fish Sticks: 20 Spirit
Blessing of Kings: 10% of (88 + 50 + 14 + 20) = 17 Spirit

101 Spirit...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/11/08, 7:31 PM
Replies: 4,393
Views: 1,575,188
Posted By Bael
He means that it's going to be fun to have to sit...

He means that it's going to be fun to have to sit down for a full 30 seconds to regenerate the same amount of mana you might have regenerated after 10 seconds as a low-level caster. Anecdotally,...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/10/08, 11:24 PM
Replies: 4,393
Views: 1,575,188
Posted By Bael
Without any hard data, it seems that the ability...

Without any hard data, it seems that the ability is intended to make the regular mindset of 'see debuff, hit cleanse' a little more organic. Early in the encounter, it might be pertinent to leave the...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/06/08, 11:10 PM
Replies: 844
Views: 244,304
Posted By Bael
I can understand the reasoning behind a buff to...

I can understand the reasoning behind a buff to Nurturing instinct: they're wasted talent points at the moment, and druids are probably the best tanking class to receive a passive +heal buff, as they...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/04/08, 1:48 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 28,541
Posted By Bael
Does the change to Spell Haste rating make...

Does the change to Spell Haste rating make maintaining 5 or 6 stacks of lifebloom a possibility?

Ignoring for the moment current itemisation/latency/human error, its currently it's possible to have...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/08/07, 11:05 PM
Replies: 318
Views: 220,765
Posted By Bael
While the thread is on the topic of people's...

While the thread is on the topic of people's connections, has anyone had any luck with ADSL 2+ and playing WoW? For the uninitiated, it is relatively new technology in Australia, and there have been...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/01/07, 10:36 PM
Replies: 318
Views: 220,765
Posted By Bael
That's the biggest problem of all...I have never...

That's the biggest problem of all...I have never understood why all Oceanic realms are given their own Battlegroup, even if the physical server location never changes, with maintenance times/honour...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/01/07, 3:28 AM
Replies: 318
Views: 220,765
Posted By Bael
This is an issue unfortunately dear to my...

This is an issue unfortunately dear to my heart.

As any high-end Rogue can tell you...PvP at anything over 500 ms latency becomes a nightmare. For a class who is so ridiculously easy to kite, there...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/22/07, 1:50 AM
Replies: 364
Views: 62,995
Posted By Bael
Thinking about it objectively, there aren't many...

Thinking about it objectively, there aren't many ways you can structure character progression without the gear chase. I think this problem is inherent with WoW; as a casual, consumer-oriented game,...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/21/07, 11:43 PM
Replies: 364
Views: 62,995
Posted By Bael
And wouldn't it be great to not have to say that;...

And wouldn't it be great to not have to say that; to have people inspect you, and have your track record for all the world to see?

I don't know, I just like that idea :P
Forum: Public Discussion 10/21/07, 10:40 PM
Replies: 364
Views: 62,995
Posted By Bael
This reminds me of the Honour system commonly...

This reminds me of the Honour system commonly used in old-school MUDs. In a game where graphics and appearance mean nothing, it was a great mechanic to work out somebody's abilities, what kind of...
Forum: Class Mechanics 10/12/07, 10:53 PM
Replies: 3,126
Views: 1,647,572
Posted By Bael
Does this apply even when Windfury is...

Does this apply even when Windfury is unavailable?

We are low on raiding shamans and typically rely on poisons; I've always used Deadly Mainhand, Instant Offhand in the (perhaps mistaken) belief...
Forum: Class Mechanics 10/11/07, 7:22 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 30,543
Posted By Bael
This new mechanic seems to be simplifying what...

This new mechanic seems to be simplifying what Weapon Skill was intended to do all along; as lordbalkoth said, a way to ensure that every attack is either a hit or a crit.

I can only imagine that...
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