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Forum: Rogues 02/01/13, 11:22 AM
Replies: 251
Views: 157,428
Posted By Jakani
I'm pretty sure Wound Poison is never a DPS...

I'm pretty sure Wound Poison is never a DPS increase in PvE anymore. The major mechanical change in Mists is that Deadly Poison no longer has stacks, and so immediately upon first application, you...
Forum: Rogues 01/09/13, 4:38 PM
Replies: 423
Views: 602,165
Posted By Jakani
If you've taken Anticipation (which generally,...

If you've taken Anticipation (which generally, you should be), only do 5 CP Envenoms.

If you've not taken Anticipation, use Envenom at 4+ combo points (unless you get a dispatch proc to take it to...
Forum: Rogues 01/09/13, 3:18 PM
Replies: 343
Views: 98,383
Posted By Jakani
I'd be interested in an option to "force"...

I'd be interested in an option to "force" expertise reforging. I've got my gear set up for Assassination, which has expertise not worth capping. But for combat fights, and also just for rotation...
Forum: Rogues 12/18/12, 4:03 PM
Replies: 343
Views: 98,383
Posted By Jakani
I ran into a strange equipment evaluation...

I ran into a strange equipment evaluation bug.

If I have the two trinkets: Woundripper Medallion and Bottle of Infinite Stars(LFR), the trinket ranking shows the LFR Bottle higher than the normal...
Forum: Warriors 08/31/11, 12:12 PM
Replies: 546
Views: 726,363
Posted By Jakani
B. It's a two-roll system. One roll on your...

B.
It's a two-roll system. One roll on your initial combat table to determine if it's a block at all, then a second roll to determine if it was a critical block.
Forum: Rogues 07/18/11, 2:18 PM
Replies: 886
Views: 4,022,901
Posted By Jakani
Always. Shadowcraft is the only tool that will...

Always. Shadowcraft is the only tool that will give you individual answers. Generalized theorycraft is always going to be based on some set of assumptions (BIS T12, for example) that your character...
Forum: Rogues 05/14/11, 12:47 PM
Replies: 985
Views: 837,745
Posted By Jakani
When I do an armory import, it uses the glyphs...

When I do an armory import, it uses the glyphs from my alternate spec for some reason. This happens with both specs (When I log out as combat, I have assassination glyphs and vice versa). Clicking...
Forum: Rogues 04/09/11, 1:30 PM
Replies: 886
Views: 4,022,901
Posted By Jakani
Burden of the Crown...

Burden of the Crown (http://www.wowhead.com/spell=80718#used-by-npc).

The wording is pretty vague, but I understood it to mean you do double damage, but take additional damage every time you hit. I...
Forum: Rogues 03/17/11, 12:08 PM
Replies: 1,162
Views: 661,741
Posted By Jakani
I'm asking this a bit in response to a discussion...

I'm asking this a bit in response to a discussion taking place here. (http://elitistjerks.com/f78/t110134-assassination_guide_cata/p24/#post1892241)

So here's a situation I find myself in pretty...
Forum: Rogues 10/26/10, 11:11 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 112,827
Posted By Jakani
Honestly, I think it'd be good to have a...

Honestly, I think it'd be good to have a Roguething thread for feedback and bug reports, rather than clog up this thread with specific program feedback when it should be looking at goals for the...
Forum: Rogues 10/26/10, 12:31 AM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,755
Posted By Jakani
Re: Assassination rotation under 35% So I get...

Re: Assassination rotation under 35%

So I get that we're supposed to switch to backstab at that point. My question is do we still use a 4+ finisher priority, or does it become worth it to switch to...
Forum: Rogues 10/10/10, 6:04 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 112,827
Posted By Jakani
Beyond accuracy, I rate sheets according to how...

Beyond accuracy, I rate sheets according to how quickly and easily I can get to the information I want.

Usually, what I care about is:
1. Maximizing my damage with my current gear: i.e....
Forum: The Dung Heap 01/07/10, 6:37 PM
Replies: 30,103
Views: 1,885,672
Posted By Jakani
Nerubian carapace gives you 1.5% avoidance and 1%...

Nerubian carapace gives you 1.5% avoidance and 1% stamina.

Personally, I'd rather have 1% additional stamina than .5% avoidance, but the call is really up to you. Most tanks go with Nerubian/SSG.
Forum: Warriors 10/03/09, 5:42 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 287,533
Posted By Jakani
It's anecdotal and I haven't done any official...

It's anecdotal and I haven't done any official testing, but I scanned my raid logs and found that the Quel proc has just over 50% uptime. It frequently self refreshes, so there is no internal...
Forum: Rogues 08/15/09, 2:55 PM
Replies: 3,201
Views: 3,816,282
Posted By Jakani
Unless I've terribly misunderstood, the goal is...

Unless I've terribly misunderstood, the goal is to just use Eviscerate instead of Envenom, but still using Rupture. Thus, you would still want blood spatter.
Forum: Death Knights 01/16/09, 4:12 PM
Replies: 1,448
Views: 672,144
Posted By Jakani
PPM mechanics (at least in TBC) take into account...

PPM mechanics (at least in TBC) take into account passive haste from haste rating on gear. The change to PPM over %-based reduces the effect of haste on gear, it doesn't make it better.
Forum: Warriors 01/13/09, 2:01 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 287,533
Posted By Jakani
Edit: removed, figured out the problem.

Edit: removed, figured out the problem.
Forum: Warriors 01/13/09, 1:38 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 287,533
Posted By Jakani
I can definitely understand why you'd want to...

I can definitely understand why you'd want to allow such customization. I think the way it's currently implemented though, causes misconceptions. User A downloads the sheet, puts in their gear,...
Forum: Rogues 11/09/08, 7:25 PM
Replies: 4,255
Views: 1,493,096
Posted By Jakani
They want people to pick the professions they...

They want people to pick the professions they like instead of the professions they have to have to be competitive. If you don't want to be a leatherworker, your raid spot doesn't depend on it. It's...
Forum: Rogues 11/04/08, 5:21 PM
Replies: 1,931
Views: 1,580,753
Posted By Jakani
Metagem requirements?

Metagem requirements?
Forum: Rogues 10/02/08, 12:30 AM
Replies: 4,255
Views: 1,493,096
Posted By Jakani
I think he just means stacking hit at the expense...

I think he just means stacking hit at the expense of stacking agi/crit.
Forum: Death Knights 08/07/08, 8:53 PM
Replies: 4,142
Views: 830,345
Posted By Jakani
The point is to make it so you don't always need...

The point is to make it so you don't always need an enhance shaman. Icy talons applies to melee and spell casting, meaning if you don't have wrath of air and windfury, it covers both for you...
Forum: Death Knights 08/06/08, 1:37 PM
Replies: 4,142
Views: 830,345
Posted By Jakani
I think this is the post: WoW Forums -> Tanking...

I think this is the post:
WoW Forums -> Tanking talent changes (http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=8557252502&sid=2000&pageNo=4#78)
Forum: Death Knights 08/05/08, 1:38 PM
Replies: 4,142
Views: 830,345
Posted By Jakani
You're right, but the numbers are off: Only rogue...

You're right, but the numbers are off: Only rogue DW spec is strong enough to get 1.75 weapon damage. DK dual wield is only 15% bonus so .5 * 1.15 = .575, so 1.575 damage per 14 ap.

I personally...
Forum: The Dung Heap 07/29/08, 3:32 PM
Replies: 30,103
Views: 1,885,672
Posted By Jakani
Is anyone else annoyed that druids get a 60...

Is anyone else annoyed that druids get a 60 energy renataki effect every 30 seconds?

King of the Jungle - Spell - World of Warcraft (http://wotlk.wowhead.com/?spell=48495)
Tiger's Fury - Spell -...
Forum: Player vs. Player 07/27/08, 2:44 AM
Replies: 2,859
Views: 1,175,504
Posted By Jakani
I'm not sure why you think shadowstep is the...

I'm not sure why you think shadowstep is the wrong spec for rogue/rogue. It's the standard rogue/rogue build, actually. Rogue/rogue isn't about burst as much as it is about control.

Before the age...
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/24/08, 4:07 PM
Replies: 2,892
Views: 940,998
Posted By Jakani
I think the sheet is fine as is. I think it's...

I think the sheet is fine as is. I think it's accurate enough to serve the stated purpose, and complete enough to last until the expansion. I think handing the sheet off to someone else to maintain...
Forum: Rogues 07/24/08, 12:41 PM
Replies: 4,255
Views: 1,493,096
Posted By Jakani
For Kael, I actually set up macros to equip the...

For Kael, I actually set up macros to equip the dagger in my offhand when i hit shiv for mind controls, and to switch back to my offhand sword when I hit SS to resume DPS.

Sword spec and combat...
Forum: Player vs. Player 07/22/08, 8:09 PM
Replies: 2,859
Views: 1,175,504
Posted By Jakani
The other thing to note is that hit rating scales...

The other thing to note is that hit rating scales with raid buffs, and AP does not. Unbuffed, AP is a better DPS increase than hit rating, and that's what you're looking at in pvp. Hit rating also...
Forum: Warriors 06/26/08, 12:23 PM
Replies: 2,271
Views: 1,861,593
Posted By Jakani
The combat log reports actual damage taken and...

The combat log reports actual damage taken and given.
Forum: Player vs. Player 06/24/08, 2:11 AM
Replies: 2,859
Views: 1,175,504
Posted By Jakani
Shorthand for "something". No need for shorthand...

Shorthand for "something".

No need for shorthand here, you can take the time to write things out so people can understand you.
Forum: Rogues 06/06/08, 12:54 PM
Replies: 4,255
Views: 1,493,096
Posted By Jakani
Mongoose is a PPM based proc. When you apply it...

Mongoose is a PPM based proc. When you apply it to a slow weapon, it gets a high proc rate. For your rogue that is combat swords, they're putting out a lot more special attacks than a backstab rogue,...
Forum: Player vs. Player 06/01/08, 2:46 PM
Replies: 2,859
Views: 1,175,504
Posted By Jakani
I asked this same question at Arenajunkies...

I asked this same question at Arenajunkies myself. The answer I got was that it had not been tested, but probably checks whomever got the last proc for dispel mechanics.

Example:
rogue1 has Vile...
Forum: Rogues 05/31/08, 5:18 PM
Replies: 4,255
Views: 1,493,096
Posted By Jakani
Well, your melee group already needs a Warrior...

Well, your melee group already needs a Warrior and a Shaman. Now you have Ret paladin, DK, and Rogues fighting over the last three slots. Ret offers more to the raid than a rogue, so bring one of...
Forum: Rogues 05/30/08, 3:20 AM
Replies: 4,255
Views: 1,493,096
Posted By Jakani
The spreadsheets are a compilation of all the...

The spreadsheets are a compilation of all the best rogue theorycraft to date. Trust them over your guildies.
Forum: Rogues 05/28/08, 7:40 PM
Replies: 1,453
Views: 467,499
Posted By Jakani
On the Gear sheet, they're on the DamageCalcs...

On the Gear sheet, they're on the DamageCalcs sheet, row 11. I made a reference table for myself that I added to the Talent/Buff sheet so I could see it more easily. It only takes a couple...
Forum: Player vs. Player 05/27/08, 1:42 PM
Replies: 2,859
Views: 1,175,504
Posted By Jakani
Ret pally/rogue can be pretty potent, actually....

Ret pally/rogue can be pretty potent, actually. I've run into a few of them. The burst damage of a ret with the control of a rogue can lay waste to someone pretty quick, and you have bubble, bop, and...
Forum: Class Mechanics 05/26/08, 4:06 AM
Replies: 3,126
Views: 1,647,677
Posted By Jakani
No, it doesn't. How they compare will depend a...

No, it doesn't. How they compare will depend a bit on your progression/gear level, but in general mutilate does not do as much damage as combat fists, combat fist/sword, or combat swords.
Forum: Class Mechanics 05/26/08, 4:03 AM
Replies: 1,283
Views: 391,911
Posted By Jakani
I'm not sure where you got the information that...

I'm not sure where you got the information that crit is better than hit. Frankly, it's not, even for mutilate. Crit is better for mutilate than for combat, but still isn't as valuable as hit is.

As...
Forum: Class Mechanics 05/25/08, 5:55 PM
Replies: 1,283
Views: 391,911
Posted By Jakani
I'm pretty sure that Void Reaver is still immune...

I'm pretty sure that Void Reaver is still immune to poisons (at least Deadly). He is rupturable these days, though.

It's been a couple weeks since I've killed him, but I remember checking after the...
Forum: Class Mechanics 05/24/08, 2:13 AM
Replies: 1,283
Views: 391,911
Posted By Jakani
Oh, Shard of Azzinoth. I thought you meant Shard...

Oh, Shard of Azzinoth. I thought you meant Shard of Contempt. I'm not sure if the Azzinoth proc is modelled or not. I'd suppose the place to ask would be in the spreadsheet thread itself, as DMM is...
Forum: Class Mechanics 05/23/08, 7:12 PM
Replies: 1,283
Views: 391,911
Posted By Jakani
Yes it is. It's modeled as an average, I believe.

Yes it is. It's modeled as an average, I believe.
Forum: Player vs. Player 05/22/08, 1:52 PM
Replies: 2,859
Views: 1,175,504
Posted By Jakani
Well, the basic idea is to chain CC on one target...

Well, the basic idea is to chain CC on one target and kill the other. It's not about burst damage. Jacktrapper is a 0/41/20 Marks/Survival Spec and his rogue is 20/0/41 Shadowstep.

The comp relies...
Forum: Player vs. Player 05/21/08, 2:41 PM
Replies: 2,859
Views: 1,175,504
Posted By Jakani
Most of the folks on arenajunkies will recommend...

Most of the folks on arenajunkies will recommend a Mut rogue to pair with Disc priest. A mut rogue can drop a lot of burst on a target during a KS, a little help with Mind Blast -> SW:D seals the...
Forum: Rogues 05/10/08, 7:48 PM
Replies: 1,453
Views: 467,499
Posted By Jakani
The hemo debuff estimate takes into account the...

The hemo debuff estimate takes into account the number of hemos you're doing. 2s/5r spends more energy on hemo, thus gains a higher contribution to overall raid dps. When you turn the estimate off,...
Forum: Player vs. Player 05/05/08, 3:41 PM
Replies: 2,859
Views: 1,175,504
Posted By Jakani
Thanks for clearing that up. Upon looking at the...

Thanks for clearing that up. Upon looking at the item again, I realize that RED states it increases crit damage by 3%, not increases bonus crit damage by 3% (as in lethality), meaning 2.06 makes...
Forum: Player vs. Player 05/05/08, 2:38 AM
Replies: 2,859
Views: 1,175,504
Posted By Jakani
Seems to work fine now, thanks. My only question...

Seems to work fine now, thanks. My only question now is for the resilience % box: is that the % crit damage reduce or % crit chance reduction?

Edit: Ok, I figured out that the Resilience % box is...
Forum: Class Mechanics 05/04/08, 8:21 PM
Replies: 1,283
Views: 391,911
Posted By Jakani
The point is that you spend less energy on...

The point is that you spend less energy on finishers the more combo points you finish with, leaving more energy to be spent on mutilate, which is doing more damage than any of your finishers.
Forum: Player vs. Player 05/04/08, 8:13 PM
Replies: 2,859
Views: 1,175,504
Posted By Jakani
I'm having trouble opening that file with Open...

I'm having trouble opening that file with Open Office. What version of Excel are you using, and is it even compatible with OO?
Forum: Rogues 04/30/08, 6:22 AM
Replies: 1,453
Views: 467,499
Posted By Jakani
There was some discussion some time ago about...

There was some discussion some time ago about this, forgive me for not looking up (it's irrelevant anyway). I went ahead and checked again my self to be sure. Using default gear and buffs (which are...
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