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Forum: Rogues 01/28/11, 1:51 PM
Replies: 320
Views: 209,776
Posted By Shaithis
334 minutes to calculate, 1.6 million steps, 82k...

334 minutes to calculate, 1.6 million steps, 82k steps per second. Am I missing something or is it because I am on a slow laptop?
Forum: Rogues 01/27/11, 4:05 PM
Replies: 886
Views: 4,025,509
Posted By Shaithis
Please refer to EP values. Higher EP = higher...

Please refer to EP values. Higher EP = higher DPS. Expertise has a low EP value, hence it is not a strong stat for Assassination.

Also, I highly doubt that anyone was reforging TO crit, as it is...
Forum: The Dung Heap 12/09/10, 11:10 AM
Replies: 30,129
Views: 1,906,428
Posted By Shaithis
Wow, is this a serious post? Why in the world...

Wow, is this a serious post?

Why in the world would you care if your crit rate was "garbage" when it is clear that it is a suboptimal DPS stat?
Forum: Rogues 12/06/10, 4:17 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 262,964
Posted By Shaithis
Er, looks like there may be an issue with...

Er, looks like there may be an issue with formulas; probably because I added Subt improperly. Looking at it now; download link temporarily removed.

EDIT: Found and fixed the issue; the spreadsheet...
Forum: Rogues 12/06/10, 11:02 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 262,964
Posted By Shaithis
Yes, sp00n's sheet was using level 80 EP values...

Yes, sp00n's sheet was using level 80 EP values as he put it up before Aldriana released the level 85 EP values.
Forum: Rogues 12/05/10, 3:13 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 262,964
Posted By Shaithis
OK, so I completely ran out of time to do...

OK, so I completely ran out of time to do anything comprehensive with this. Cata is in just a few days, and I am swamped with work.

What I did do is edit sp00n's spreadsheet with Level 85 AEP values...
Forum: Rogues 11/28/10, 1:21 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 262,964
Posted By Shaithis
Just getting back from spending time with family;...

Just getting back from spending time with family; looks like there have been some excellent posts here - sp00n that spreadsheet is simply awesome. I will review and update the OP over the next few...
Forum: Rogues 11/23/10, 1:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 38,464
Posted By Shaithis
I can step up to create / maintain a reference...

I can step up to create / maintain a reference thread. Unfortunately, since the beta is now down, there's not going to be much ability to do testing. How are you guys doing on the ShadowCraft...
Forum: Rogues 11/22/10, 11:35 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 262,964
Posted By Shaithis
While I would not mind putting something like...

While I would not mind putting something like that together, it may be a good idea to get some input from a few people that have already leveled to 85 on beta. There's a lot of data floating around...
Forum: Rogues 11/22/10, 4:54 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 262,964
Posted By Shaithis
Cataclysm Entry-Level Gear List

EDIT 2: Corrected a major calculation error in the original linked spreadsheet. If you downloaded it prior to 4:30 PM EST on 12-6, please re-download.

EDIT: OK, so I completely ran out of time to...
Forum: Rogues 11/22/10, 2:32 PM
Replies: 985
Views: 839,493
Posted By Shaithis
While this is being updated, check this out for...

While this is being updated, check this out for all your reforging needs: Reforge Calculator (http://pugplug.com/beta/reforge.aspx)

Very simple to use, simply set the EP weights, set target to 172...
Forum: Rogues 11/22/10, 12:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 63,517
Posted By Shaithis
Tried that. When I delete them, the duplicates...

Tried that. When I delete them, the duplicates don't go away, even upon reload or restart. In fact, I am currently raiding with them disabled; the duplicates are "working" just fine. o_O With my...
Forum: Rogues 11/22/10, 11:10 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 63,517
Posted By Shaithis
Bakemono, I am running into an unusual issue with...

Bakemono, I am running into an unusual issue with your config - the combo point auras are duplicating themselves slightly below where the actual auras are placed (right over the timer of the ability...
Forum: Rogues 11/08/10, 5:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 63,517
Posted By Shaithis
Heh, I was just getting ready to update the OP...

Heh, I was just getting ready to update the OP with a mutilate config, but in all honesty I like your configuration a ton better than mine. Would you mind sharing the import set text? I can either...
Forum: Rogues 11/05/10, 2:29 AM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,995,154
Posted By Shaithis
No, you are correct; I just grabbed Elimite's...

No, you are correct; I just grabbed Elimite's "basically costs 20 energy" clause and ran with it without checking math.

Anyway, looks like the nerf has been reversed, so we can all breathe easy. ...
Forum: Rogues 11/04/10, 1:50 PM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,995,154
Posted By Shaithis
Let's assume that backstab crits 66% of the time....

Let's assume that backstab crits 66% of the time. Its average cost is therefore ((34% * 25) + (66% * 20)) = 21.7 energy.

Backstab deals 150% damage + 580 for 21.7 energy, so 7.5% + 27 damage per...
Forum: Rogues 11/03/10, 12:20 PM
Replies: 985
Views: 839,493
Posted By Shaithis
OK so I spent 30 minutes trying to figure out how...

OK so I spent 30 minutes trying to figure out how to run the framework. I have no programming knowledge, and have no concept of gits / gemfiles / etc. Any chance someone could help me get this...
Forum: The Dung Heap 10/27/10, 2:55 PM
Replies: 30,129
Views: 1,906,428
Posted By Shaithis
No, those are very good socket bonuses. And this...

No, those are very good socket bonuses. And this line from Grunge's post is pretty clear, not sure how you managed to have "trouble wrapping (your) head around" it.
Forum: Rogues 10/26/10, 5:55 PM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,995,154
Posted By Shaithis
You are right, for some strange reason I had Subt...

You are right, for some strange reason I had Subt AEP values in my head when I posted that. Going back to edit my post.
Forum: Rogues 10/26/10, 5:37 PM
Replies: 664
Views: 605,796
Posted By Shaithis
Can someone confirm whether this is still true in...

Can someone confirm whether this is still true in 4.0.1? Did Festergut HM a few days ago and got KO'd by blight after CloSing malleable goo. Was not watching my buffs at the time as I was not...
Forum: Rogues 10/26/10, 5:24 PM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,995,154
Posted By Shaithis
The difference is marginal, but I would say just...

The difference is marginal, but I would say just use it as soon as possible to reduce the risk of being a few seconds short of being able to use it again before the fight ends. The energy boost is...
Forum: Rogues 10/26/10, 11:26 AM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,995,154
Posted By Shaithis
This needs a few corrections. 1) The current...

This needs a few corrections.

1) The current expertise cap is ~172, not 200.

2) It's probably better to mutilate before SnD, otherwise you run the risk of not being able to refresh the SnD. This...
Forum: The Dung Heap 10/17/10, 2:13 PM
Replies: 30,129
Views: 1,906,428
Posted By Shaithis
I did some light testing on this last night...

I did some light testing on this last night (http://elitistjerks.com/f78/t105659-4_0_1_rogue_faq/p14/ see post 345), and my data seems to suggest that the target dummy is level 81. Interestingly,...
Forum: Rogues 10/17/10, 2:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 63,517
Posted By Shaithis
Thanks. Originally downloaded Power Auras as...

Thanks. Originally downloaded Power Auras as part of Caith's UI, not sure why he decided to have custom rupture / garrote texturs (which look exactly like the ones ingame). I'll update the huge...
Forum: Rogues 10/17/10, 12:38 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 63,517
Posted By Shaithis
Brilliant! Updated the OP, thanks for figuring...

Brilliant! Updated the OP, thanks for figuring it out!
Forum: Rogues 10/16/10, 9:21 PM
Replies: 607
Views: 1,300,725
Posted By Shaithis
I don't use Recount, but is it possible that it's...

I don't use Recount, but is it possible that it's flagging dodges under misses?

It also is possible that the dummy is not properly flagged. I'll do some testing tonight.

Edit:

Test 1: Tried with...
Forum: Rogues 10/16/10, 3:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 63,517
Posted By Shaithis
Thanks for your post. We did try that spell ID...

Thanks for your post. We did try that spell ID last nigh, but it still only shows the 60 second countdown. My current thought is that Power Auras is not able to differentiate between effects that...
Forum: The Dung Heap 10/16/10, 11:32 AM
Replies: 30,129
Views: 1,906,428
Posted By Shaithis
I wish it were easier to test the sub rotation on...

I wish it were easier to test the sub rotation on target dummies. Currently, you basically have to give up rupture/evis b/c you don't have enough CP to keep everything up. The fact that I'm still...
Forum: Rogues 10/15/10, 11:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 63,517
Posted By Shaithis
Quick Power Auras Config

EDIT: Bakemono's config is far superior to mine, so I am going to quote his post later in this thread. Note: you MUST download the latest version of PowerAuras to import his config, as there have...
Forum: Rogues 10/15/10, 8:37 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 247,742
Posted By Shaithis
Honestly, with HaT working properly in a raid...

Honestly, with HaT working properly in a raid environment, you should never have problems with keeping everything refreshed. In this scenario, rupture glyph is useless.
Forum: Rogues 10/14/10, 11:18 PM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,995,154
Posted By Shaithis
Has anyone configured PowerAuras for Subt PvE yet?

Has anyone configured PowerAuras for Subt PvE yet?
Forum: Rogues 10/14/10, 1:40 PM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,995,154
Posted By Shaithis
I would say definitely not, for multiple...

I would say definitely not, for multiple reasons:

1) Talent point opportunity cost.
2) SS glyph
3) HUGE instant damage loss
4) As far as I know, gouge does not proc poisons
Forum: The Dung Heap 10/14/10, 1:33 PM
Replies: 30,129
Views: 1,906,428
Posted By Shaithis
Have not gotten a chance to test on live yet, and...

Have not gotten a chance to test on live yet, and will not have a lot of time tonight, so I have a quick, generic and rather lazy question:

I own an ilvl 261 MH sword, ilvl 261 1.5 speed OH, and my...
Forum: Rogues 10/13/10, 11:11 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 113,060
Posted By Shaithis
Er, Rawr is definitely working for Rogues, and...

Er, Rawr is definitely working for Rogues, and has been for some time. Perhaps I did not understand you correctly?

Link: http://elitistjerks.com/f78/t95214-rawr_rogue/
Forum: Rogues 10/12/10, 2:58 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 113,060
Posted By Shaithis
I'm a big fan of convenience so I love the...

I'm a big fan of convenience so I love the functionality of Armory imports and optimization scripts (Rawr).



On the converse, sheets that are built with a limited list of items (generally only...
Forum: Rogues 10/05/10, 4:50 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 139,794
Posted By Shaithis
Thanks Fesura, uninstalling and reinstalling...

Thanks Fesura, uninstalling and reinstalling Silverlight fixed my problem.
Forum: Rogues 10/04/10, 12:23 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 139,794
Posted By Shaithis
What browser and version of Silverlight are you...

What browser and version of Silverlight are you using at home?
Forum: Rogues 10/01/10, 6:19 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 139,794
Posted By Shaithis
Rawr3 is not loading for me. This has been going...

Rawr3 is not loading for me. This has been going on for a few days on two different computers. It just gets hung up at 100%. Any ideas?
Forum: Rogues 09/27/10, 4:43 PM
Replies: 1,422
Views: 607,273
Posted By Shaithis
Effects of next patch on Rogue DPS?

Quoting Blue:



World of Warcraft - English (NA) Forums -> Cataclysm Stat & System Changes (http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=23425636414)

This is a concern to me, particularly...
Forum: Rogues 09/03/09, 11:06 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 942,810
Posted By Shaithis
Mutilate is far inferior to Combat unless the...

Mutilate is far inferior to Combat unless the target is (a) Murderable AND (b) is a 5-9.99 minute duration fight AND (c) there is only one target that takes damage. Sorry, this is a fact. Hard mode...
Forum: Rogues 08/26/09, 12:38 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 942,810
Posted By Shaithis
I am very interested in seeing a rotation that...

I am very interested in seeing a rotation that focuses on envenom buff + dual IP uptime.

Something like this:

IP/DP to 5cp
weaponswap to IP/IP
Envenom
5cp
Envenom
weaponswap to IP/DP until DP is...
Forum: Rogues 08/26/09, 8:57 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 942,810
Posted By Shaithis
Well, even if someone is flawlessly timing every...

Well, even if someone is flawlessly timing every single envenom to land right after a DP tick, it's still not guaranteed that you will get back to a 5 stack by the next tick. It's not going to be a...
Forum: Rogues 08/07/09, 11:22 AM
Replies: 1,354
Views: 1,539,918
Posted By Shaithis
256 hit rating from trinkets is a great way to...

256 hit rating from trinkets is a great way to gimp your dps, especially if you are combat. One possible exception is people who are using two dissimilar weapons (for instance, mace / dagger) and...
Forum: Rogues 04/29/09, 11:01 AM
Replies: 3,201
Views: 3,819,561
Posted By Shaithis
Aldriana, question about Bandit's Insignia, I...

Aldriana, question about Bandit's Insignia, I modeled the proc at about 50 DPS, which even with the 190 static AP makes it inferior to Mirror. Is this consistent with your findings and the reason...
Forum: Rogues 04/03/09, 9:21 AM
Replies: 767
Views: 1,096,859
Posted By Shaithis
By the way, I will point out that there is no...

By the way, I will point out that there is no real statistical value of ever going over 35 iterations.
Forum: Rogues 03/30/09, 11:40 AM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,995,154
Posted By Shaithis
Thanks Runsel. In light of this, you should...

Thanks Runsel. In light of this, you should probably just use the Argent Crusade tabard and get KotEB to revered via dailys; the chestpiece you can buy from them at exalted is OK but you can also...
Forum: Rogues 03/30/09, 11:13 AM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,995,154
Posted By Shaithis
Hi, Some quick tips: 1) Familiarize yourself...

Hi,

Some quick tips:

1) Familiarize yourself with this thread: http://elitistjerks.com/f78/t37183-pocket_guide_wotlk/

2) Buy two Librarian's Paper Cutters and spec 51/13/7 Mutilate. Gem...
Forum: Rogues 03/26/09, 9:00 AM
Replies: 1,931
Views: 1,582,341
Posted By Shaithis
I'd say throw in an Evis. Out of curiosity, what...

I'd say throw in an Evis. Out of curiosity, what is your dps loss from moving to a cycle that includes evis (such as 3/5/5 etc)? You might consider doing so for a more stable rotation.
Forum: Rogues 03/21/09, 9:14 AM
Replies: 1,701
Views: 793,060
Posted By Shaithis
10% haste from items only would be rediculously...

10% haste from items only would be rediculously underpowered, so no, I m pretty sure that it will be a flat 10% increase.
Forum: Rogues 03/20/09, 3:18 PM
Replies: 1,701
Views: 793,060
Posted By Shaithis
Perhaps you missed post 1207? Why are you...

Perhaps you missed post 1207?

Why are you evaluating 2pc T8 vs 2pc T7? In your evaluation, why are you bothering to consider rupture uptime instead of simply citing that Rupture is ~9% of a...
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