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Forum: Player vs. Player 02/11/08, 1:01 PM
Replies: 602
Views: 372,117
Posted By Trohck
1. If the pally is turtling, pull the warrior...

1. If the pally is turtling, pull the warrior near or around a pillar and freeze trap him. Then go kill/drain the Pally. Between freezing trap and scatter shot, the warrior should only be taking...
Forum: Player vs. Player 02/07/08, 7:49 PM
Replies: 602
Views: 372,117
Posted By Trohck
Probably a good way to approach answering your...

Probably a good way to approach answering your question is to analyze why you are losing. Hunters and druids are both very complex classes in PvP with a lot of skill headroom, so trying to take it...
Forum: Hunters 02/04/08, 4:08 PM
Replies: 2,745
Views: 669,736
Posted By Trohck
Feral druid isn't going to make much difference...

Feral druid isn't going to make much difference for you since your uptime is already so high. If you look at the difference in AGI you're talking about adding 25ap to the melee group (and adding to...
Forum: Hunters 01/31/08, 11:59 AM
Replies: 608
Views: 1,012,327
Posted By Trohck
This is a public forum, so you don't even need to...

This is a public forum, so you don't even need to ask permission. I'm sure a link and acknowledgement of the author would be enough.
Forum: Hunters 01/30/08, 2:21 PM
Replies: 2,745
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Posted By Trohck
No - you'll be constrained by GCD and your haste...

No - you'll be constrained by GCD and your haste procs will have no impact if you're firing 2 Steadies per 1 Auto.
Forum: Hunters 01/30/08, 2:19 PM
Replies: 2,745
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Posted By Trohck
@Kurkis and others: Of course if you have a...

@Kurkis and others:
Of course if you have a dedicated group with 3+ drums, DST, haste potions, etc., you are going to do more DPS. Being able to push your attack speed into 1:1 range is excellent. ...
Forum: Hunters 01/24/08, 2:16 AM
Replies: 2,745
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Posted By Trohck
Yes, sorry - meant 5 Steady Shots in 8...

Yes, sorry - meant 5 Steady Shots in 8 seconds.

As far as uptime goes, I'm not 100% confident in my probability/statistics, so I wrote a quick computer simulation, must have been...
Forum: Hunters 01/21/08, 12:48 PM
Replies: 2,745
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Posted By Trohck
Ashtongue Talisman of Swiftness is now...

Ashtongue Talisman of Swiftness is now awesome.

With the "new" mechanics of Steady and Autoshot, my WWS parses are showing Steady-Steady-Auto taking about 3.2 seconds to fire on average, and...
Forum: Player vs. Player 01/17/08, 6:08 PM
Replies: 602
Views: 372,117
Posted By Trohck
Warrior/Druid/Lock I'm playing a...

Warrior/Druid/Lock
I'm playing a Hunter/Hunter/Druid at 2100+ and this is the cookie cutter since RMP was nerfed. It is a near-impossible matchup for us. Our specs are SV (0/24/37) and MM...
Forum: Hunters 01/17/08, 12:40 PM
Replies: 3,820
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Posted By Trohck
Scorpid Sting only reduces physical hit, and yes,...

Scorpid Sting only reduces physical hit, and yes, it is generally worth it on bosses that hit your tanks hard (Bloodboil and Tidewalker are good examples). You lose some DPS in exchange for...
Forum: Hunters 01/16/08, 11:24 PM
Replies: 608
Views: 1,012,327
Posted By Trohck
Nice testing ligghtpro, please continue. Your...

Nice testing ligghtpro, please continue. Your explanations and tests seem to be better than the previous ones that QuiggyB is referring to.
Forum: Hunters 01/15/08, 4:18 PM
Replies: 2,745
Views: 669,736
Posted By Trohck
Green gems allow you to cover your meta...

Green gems allow you to cover your meta requirements in once piece of gear, giving you more flexibility in other pieces of gear.
Forum: Hunters 01/15/08, 1:19 PM
Replies: 2,745
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Posted By Trohck
You'll eventually have a blue and a yellow socket...

You'll eventually have a blue and a yellow socket in Gronnstalker's Spaulders, pretty easy to put two greens in that or in Gronnstalker's Chestguard, or mix and match.
Forum: Hunters 01/13/08, 8:53 PM
Replies: 608
Views: 1,012,327
Posted By Trohck
Elfalora: what? Can you explain what the point...

Elfalora: what? Can you explain what the point of your "new new" macro is? A single shot cast is just manual weaving. This has been going on for a long time. I don't see how this is making things...
Forum: Hunters 01/13/08, 7:59 PM
Replies: 608
Views: 1,012,327
Posted By Trohck
The flaw is there's no reason to use a 2:1...

The flaw is there's no reason to use a 2:1 rotation over a 1.5:1 rotation. (i.e. Steady Arcane Auto Steady Auto repeat). With a 2:1 rotation you are sacrificing a significant amount of Auto Shot...
Forum: Hunters 01/11/08, 3:57 PM
Replies: 2,745
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Posted By Trohck
It's not as hard or complicated as it looks in my...

It's not as hard or complicated as it looks in my post. I just posted a lot of detail so that it's 100% obvious what I meant. Spend 20 minutes on Dr. Boom before the raid and I bet you will be in...
Forum: Hunters 01/11/08, 2:22 PM
Replies: 2,745
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Posted By Trohck
Look on this page >< post #803.

Look on this page >< post #803.
Forum: Hunters 01/10/08, 5:03 PM
Replies: 608
Views: 1,012,327
Posted By Trohck
I haven't tested this personally but I have...

I haven't tested this personally but I have serious doubts about Auto Shot being "unlinked". You're BM spec which means you likely have 20% passive haste and 15% quiver haste. Therefore, Steady...
Forum: Hunters 01/10/08, 4:46 PM
Replies: 3,820
Views: 756,106
Posted By Trohck
If you're experiencing the same issue, I'd...

If you're experiencing the same issue, I'd encourage you to post in that bug thread. Likely Blizz is making the same mistake you did and assuming they've addressed it in the other /castsequence...
Forum: Hunters 01/10/08, 4:44 PM
Replies: 3,820
Views: 756,106
Posted By Trohck
Through empirical experience I'm positive of this...

Through empirical experience I'm positive of this mechanic. Hunters in my guild became acutely aware of it precisely because really did work instantly pre 2.0. We've had a few instances of hunters...
Forum: Hunters 01/10/08, 3:10 PM
Replies: 3,820
Views: 756,106
Posted By Trohck
Actually, I haven't Blizzard posts acknowledging...

Actually, I haven't Blizzard posts acknowledging this bug; only other castsequence bugs that are unrelated. Can you provide a link?
Forum: Hunters 01/10/08, 1:18 PM
Replies: 3,820
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Posted By Trohck
I believe it was in 2.0 that FD received an...

I believe it was in 2.0 that FD received an undocumented "hidden channeled cast time". You can see the effects pretty easily by attacking a mob in the world and noticing that when you press your FD...
Forum: Hunters 01/10/08, 1:03 PM
Replies: 2,745
Views: 669,736
Posted By Trohck
Yes, that's exactly the behavior described in the...

Yes, that's exactly the behavior described in the bug on the WoW forums.
Forum: Hunters 01/09/08, 1:11 PM
Replies: 3,820
Views: 756,106
Posted By Trohck
It doesn't take as long to get used to as you...

It doesn't take as long to get used to as you might think; I picked it up pretty smoothly after one night in Hyjal/BT. Of course, it certainly takes more concentration than it would if /castsequence...
Forum: Hunters 01/09/08, 1:00 PM
Replies: 3,820
Views: 756,106
Posted By Trohck
Yes, 1.5 : 1 rotation /castsequence is still...

Yes, 1.5 : 1 rotation /castsequence is still completely broken.

For the WoW forum bug, look here:
WoW Forums -> BUG: 2.3.2 Hunter MM/Surv /castsequence...
Forum: Public Discussion 01/09/08, 1:38 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 46,743
Posted By Trohck
Does that mean you wiped on Akama?

Does that mean you wiped on Akama?
Forum: Hunters 01/09/08, 12:03 AM
Replies: 2,745
Views: 669,736
Posted By Trohck
I've discussed this (the castsequence bug) with...

I've discussed this (the castsequence bug) with hunters in my guild. Here's the best workaround we've been able to come up with:

Bind to Mousewheel:
/castsequence reset=2 Steady Shot, !Auto...
Forum: Hunters 01/08/08, 8:51 PM
Replies: 2,745
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Posted By Trohck
No, it is still broken. Here is my bug post: WoW...

No, it is still broken.

Here is my bug post:
WoW Forums -> BUG: 2.3.2 Hunter /castsequence broken (http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=3773314983&postId=37729373755&sid=1#0)
Forum: Hunters 01/08/08, 12:43 PM
Replies: 4,216
Views: 1,365,994
Posted By Trohck
From a raider's perspective, reaching the hit cap...

From a raider's perspective, reaching the hit cap is a matter of utility that happens to also have a good DPS contribution. Having any significant miss % means that you will miss Misdirect shots on...
Forum: Player vs. Player 01/08/08, 12:36 PM
Replies: 602
Views: 372,117
Posted By Trohck
I also use Mark of Conquest in most of my 3v3...

I also use Mark of Conquest in most of my 3v3 matches. We run Hunter/Hunter/Druid and it's much harder to generate a kill when you're struggling with mana. The Mark gives me a few more shots before...
Forum: Hunters 01/02/08, 7:53 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 270,566
Posted By Trohck
In my experience JoW with 100% uptime on a single...

In my experience JoW with 100% uptime on a single target will return about 1x [Decent Shadow Priest]'s worth of mana to a hunter on a boss fight.

Here is a WWS confirming that: Wow Web Stats...
Forum: Player vs. Player 01/02/08, 7:38 PM
Replies: 602
Views: 372,117
Posted By Trohck
Even though Hunters are not a burst DPS class,...

Even though Hunters are not a burst DPS class, burst damage is still useful for them. I don't think acknowledging that is "clinging to that old way of thinking." Like Tammy mentioned it is easier...
Forum: Hunters 01/02/08, 5:41 PM
Replies: 4,216
Views: 1,365,994
Posted By Trohck
When you go significantly below 1.5 attack speed,...

When you go significantly below 1.5 attack speed, that's when you start doing a 1:2 rotation. 1 Arcane, Multishot, or Steady Shot, then 2 Autos while your GCD cools. At that degree of haste Steady...
Forum: Hunters 01/02/08, 5:39 PM
Replies: 3,820
Views: 756,106
Posted By Trohck
In a 25-man raid a SV hunter is pretty much...

In a 25-man raid a SV hunter is pretty much always going to contribute more raid-wide DPS than a BM hunter, unless you run with very few physical DPS classes.
Forum: Player vs. Player 01/02/08, 5:38 PM
Replies: 602
Views: 372,117
Posted By Trohck
At your level of resilience and stamina you...

At your level of resilience and stamina you should be able to survive an initial assault. It's possible your healer is undergeared, but here are some ideas:

1. Keep flares and Frost trap up,...
Forum: Player vs. Player 12/28/07, 8:50 PM
Replies: 602
Views: 372,117
Posted By Trohck
The problem is the DoT stack is the only thing...

The problem is the DoT stack is the only thing that really protects Viper Sting consistently. With only one thing protecting it, it's going to take an average of 1.5 cures to remove it. So you'll...
Forum: Player vs. Player 12/28/07, 6:38 PM
Replies: 602
Views: 372,117
Posted By Trohck
It was always 30 focus.

It was always 30 focus.
Forum: Hunters 12/22/07, 2:05 PM
Replies: 2,745
Views: 669,736
Posted By Trohck
The real question is: do macros still "skip" and...

The real question is: do macros still "skip" and "hang" (pretty much making them unusable) when !Auto Shot is involved?
Forum: Hunters 12/20/07, 9:18 PM
Replies: 2,745
Views: 669,736
Posted By Trohck
Maybe I'm missing something here. Is there any...

Maybe I'm missing something here. Is there any way to macro KC and Arcane shot such that one button press casts both? I was under the impression this required two button presses. Thus, if you have...
Forum: Hunters 12/20/07, 6:20 PM
Replies: 2,745
Views: 669,736
Posted By Trohck
You're correct that it delays Auto Shot, but if...

You're correct that it delays Auto Shot, but if you look at what I quoted the poster was implying that instead of using KC you could be using Mend Pet or Scorpid Sting - this is not the case. These...
Forum: Hunters 12/20/07, 4:01 PM
Replies: 2,745
Views: 669,736
Posted By Trohck
As of 2.3 KC no longer requires or triggers the...

As of 2.3 KC no longer requires or triggers the GCD. So if you can afford the mana it is free DPS. You just need to be careful not to do it at a time where it will clip autoshot. Here is an...
Forum: Hunters 12/18/07, 6:24 PM
Replies: 2,745
Views: 669,736
Posted By Trohck
Even if you're working on a lot of new bosses,...

Even if you're working on a lot of new bosses, you will have to reclear trash. Having some talents aimed at trash in your spec can still be good. Clearing trash may be easy to do without wipes, but...
Forum: Hunters 12/18/07, 5:07 PM
Replies: 2,745
Views: 669,736
Posted By Trohck
Wyvern Sting is mostly a PvP ability (and it's...

Wyvern Sting is mostly a PvP ability (and it's not even a very good PvP ability, mostly due to the very large cooldown). I've used it with limited success during raids - typically...
Forum: Hunters 12/18/07, 1:37 PM
Replies: 2,745
Views: 669,736
Posted By Trohck
Just wait until the sleep ends to apply Scorpid,...

Just wait until the sleep ends to apply Scorpid, it should work.
Forum: Hunters 12/15/07, 3:52 PM
Replies: 2,745
Views: 669,736
Posted By Trohck
Anthalis, you are right and I've edited my...

Anthalis, you are right and I've edited my original post to reflect this. 4/5 Frenzy is not optimal for a 41/20 build (though there are other reasonable BM raid builds such as 46/12/3 that put more...
Forum: Hunters 12/15/07, 11:09 AM
Replies: 2,745
Views: 669,736
Posted By Trohck
There's no doubt that Survival hunters have an...

There's no doubt that Survival hunters have an excellent contribution to raid DPS. The EW debuff is very powerful and scalable. BM Hunters will almost always beat you on "personal" DPS, but if you...
Forum: Hunters 12/14/07, 1:26 PM
Replies: 2,745
Views: 669,736
Posted By Trohck
You can do a reasonable amount of damage in P2 as...

You can do a reasonable amount of damage in P2 as a survival hunter. Many other DPS classes (mage, warlock, shadow priest, elem shaman) have pushback on at least some of their abilities, so you...
Forum: Hunters 12/14/07, 11:59 AM
Replies: 2,745
Views: 669,736
Posted By Trohck
I'm a SV hunter that does RoS. Unfortunately WWS...

I'm a SV hunter that does RoS. Unfortunately WWS is horrible at parsing RoS logs or I would post one for you. Here are some tips:

1. Generally speaking, use a 1:1 rotation. With Steady getting...
Forum: Hunters 12/12/07, 4:33 PM
Replies: 3,820
Views: 756,106
Posted By Trohck
One easy optimization is to remove this. You...

One easy optimization is to remove this. You should sync your Rapid Fire with Bloodlust Brooch and other DPS trinkets/procs for maximum effectiveness. Make a separate "I win" macro to pop Rapid...
Forum: Hunters 12/12/07, 12:01 PM
Replies: 3,820
Views: 756,106
Posted By Trohck
I've tested an even simpler version (Auto Steady...

I've tested an even simpler version (Auto Steady Arcane Auto Steady) and it tends to lock up / halt / generally not work flawlessly like it did in 2.2. So I don't think there is a working macro for...
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