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Forum: Rogues 02/21/10, 12:49 PM
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Posted By Faytte
My question is...and i know others are asking...

My question is...and i know others are asking this to; with the changes will we be ungemming ARP as combat rogues for straight AP (or even agility?). If so, and we didtch the glyph of SS, will the...
Forum: Class Mechanics 11/21/07, 1:05 PM
Replies: 1,639
Views: 447,287
Posted By Faytte
Yeah I attributed the difference in SS and WF...

Yeah I attributed the difference in SS and WF primarily to RNG. Also a shorter fight lends preference to combat whom is able to better capitalize on the AR dps buff (in terms of listed dps). Just...
Forum: Class Mechanics 11/21/07, 12:44 PM
Replies: 1,639
Views: 447,287
Posted By Faytte
Hrm...you had 5 more WF procs under combat, but...

Hrm...you had 5 more WF procs under combat, but 10 less sword procs. The fight seemed much shorter as well, and you had 5 less mongoose procs, as well as 1 less unleashed rage proc (unless thats a...
Forum: Class Mechanics 11/16/07, 9:02 AM
Replies: 1,639
Views: 447,287
Posted By Faytte
His melee damage was also lower, which isnt what...

His melee damage was also lower, which isnt what youd expect with hemo given serrated blades, so it might just be a case where two values behaved in an unexpected manner but gave us expected...
Forum: Class Mechanics 11/15/07, 9:41 AM
Replies: 3,126
Views: 1,647,657
Posted By Faytte
Weapon expertise is likely a must, and I do not...

Weapon expertise is likely a must, and I do not see the grounds for spending a point into preparation.

The debated builds are

Talent Calculator - World of Warcraft...
Forum: Class Mechanics 11/15/07, 9:37 AM
Replies: 1,595
Views: 481,110
Posted By Faytte
The energy from relentless either counter acts...

The energy from relentless either counter acts (snd/rupture) or diminishes the cost of a finisher (evisc/envenom). It doesnt give you ~more~ energy in return, so I do not see how you could say...
Forum: Class Mechanics 11/13/07, 12:55 AM
Replies: 1,639
Views: 447,287
Posted By Faytte
The undodgeable finishers are somewhat lessened...

The undodgeable finishers are somewhat lessened given the effect of weapon expertise however. With most bosses around 6% or so dodge, and weapon exp out of the box cutting about 2.5 of that away...
Forum: Class Mechanics 11/11/07, 10:24 PM
Replies: 1,639
Views: 447,287
Posted By Faytte
You dont need to shiv the priest on Solarean. Its...

You dont need to shiv the priest on Solarean. Its a slow enough heal and they are also stun able. Kick one heal, stun the other heal, repeat.
Forum: Class Mechanics 11/11/07, 10:09 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 33,021
Posted By Faytte
To add, I think Master Poisoner might work very...

To add, I think Master Poisoner might work very well as a "increases all damage to poisoned targets by 1/2%".

Vigor I think could be swaped to a "restore energy on crit" type talent. 10 energy was...
Forum: Class Mechanics 11/11/07, 9:59 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 33,021
Posted By Faytte
Agreed, which is why I'm confused why Mutilate...

Agreed, which is why I'm confused why Mutilate and Combat daggers did not receive 'more'. I considered them in a worse overall position to combat/hemo. However the idea mutilate might receive similar...
Forum: Class Mechanics 11/08/07, 12:19 PM
Replies: 3,126
Views: 1,647,657
Posted By Faytte
Query. You said 41/20 in anticipation of the...

Query. You said 41/20 in anticipation of the patch? Have I missed something regarding 41/20 in regards to the patch notes?
Forum: Class Mechanics 11/06/07, 6:04 PM
Replies: 1,639
Views: 447,287
Posted By Faytte
I doubt its merit, but has someone tested...

I doubt its merit, but has someone tested 30/0/31. Both spread sheets have it ahead of combat and combat/hemo. Seemed kinda odd.
Forum: Class Mechanics 11/05/07, 9:13 PM
Replies: 1,595
Views: 481,110
Posted By Faytte
Its interesting to consider however, given its...

Its interesting to consider however, given its being projected as being ahead by 50 dps. Sounds like a fun spec too. Would be interesting to see some PTR testing of it.
Forum: Class Mechanics 11/05/07, 8:29 PM
Replies: 1,595
Views: 481,110
Posted By Faytte
Ditto. Have it 70 ahead of combat swords (20/41)...

Ditto. Have it 70 ahead of combat swords (20/41) and combat/hemo

edit: back down to 50, forgot to remove a few combat talents.
Forum: Class Mechanics 10/26/07, 2:46 PM
Replies: 3,126
Views: 1,647,657
Posted By Faytte
Yep. Noted for future threads to, srry for the...

Yep. Noted for future threads to, srry for the sword v dag stuff;)
Forum: Class Mechanics 10/26/07, 2:01 PM
Replies: 3,126
Views: 1,647,657
Posted By Faytte
The advantage held by swords is not simply due to...

The advantage held by swords is not simply due to sword specialziation, but also do to the much more efficient finisher rotations that all non-backstab specs utilize. The average finisher rotation...
Forum: Class Mechanics 10/20/07, 9:58 PM
Replies: 2,892
Views: 940,961
Posted By Faytte
One of the better WoW forum Ideas has been to...

One of the better WoW forum Ideas has been to adjust imp backstab into a 2 pt talent

Increases your critical strike chance with back stab by 15%/30% and energy cost by 5/10.


A 50 energy cost would...
Forum: Class Mechanics 10/20/07, 2:20 PM
Replies: 2,892
Views: 940,961
Posted By Faytte
I was expecting more of a buff for dagger rogues....

I was expecting more of a buff for dagger rogues. With similar itemization this still places them behind the dps of swords. Hopefully this is not the last round of 'changes' on the PTR.
Forum: Class Mechanics 10/04/07, 12:14 AM
Replies: 1,595
Views: 481,110
Posted By Faytte
5 1 cp ruptures cost you (after 25% to proc 25...

5 1 cp ruptures cost you (after 25% to proc 25 energy relentless=5 less energy on average) 20 energy * 5 =100 energy.

1 5 cp rupture costs you (after 100% to proc 25 energy) 0 energy. Thats 2.5...
Forum: Class Mechanics 10/03/07, 8:20 PM
Replies: 1,595
Views: 481,110
Posted By Faytte
Read the post and its great. However, i think...

Read the post and its great. However, i think being able to emulate a SS builds rupture uptime alone would compensate the dps deficiencies of the spec. More so, if they say, buff dagger spec, its...
Forum: Class Mechanics 10/03/07, 7:18 PM
Replies: 1,595
Views: 481,110
Posted By Faytte
Sword Spec is an advantage, but i dont believe...

Sword Spec is an advantage, but i dont believe its the majority benefit of swords vs daggers. A dagger cycle takes much longer, and has interruptions in the rupture uptime. I have not done the math...
Forum: Class Mechanics 10/03/07, 6:13 PM
Replies: 1,595
Views: 481,110
Posted By Faytte
Don't get me wrong, I mean maybe they intended...

Don't get me wrong, I mean maybe they intended 'combat' daggers (edit: not all daggers) to die. This is just aimless speculation mind you, but its the only way I've been able to wrap my mind around...
Forum: Class Mechanics 10/03/07, 10:36 AM
Replies: 1,595
Views: 481,110
Posted By Faytte
I posted this on the WoW Boards (har har) but I...

I posted this on the WoW Boards (har har) but I think something simple they could do with backstab is add on an effect such as "each successful back stab extends the duration of your rupture, expose...
Forum: Class Mechanics 08/09/07, 11:59 PM
Replies: 372
Views: 68,776
Posted By Faytte
A few people on the wow warrior forums mentioned...

A few people on the wow warrior forums mentioned they think it was just reverted. Anyone confirm?

edit: looks like the poster deleted their post so ignore this.
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/27/07, 8:09 AM
Replies: 1,639
Views: 447,287
Posted By Faytte
Unless something has fundamentally changed in TBC...

Unless something has fundamentally changed in TBC the majority of boss fights have the rogue in an 'extended' situation, and even where there might be some movement, its not like the original shaz...
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/23/07, 12:20 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 313,240
Posted By Faytte
Sorry not to interrupt, but following a more or...

Sorry not to interrupt, but following a more or less optimal cycle what kind of DPS (single target) are priest popping out? Have been away since the expansion came out. I've heard rogues are up...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/29/06, 7:54 AM
Replies: 499
Views: 41,293
Posted By Faytte
Noone is disputing that a 100% chance to resist...

Noone is disputing that a 100% chance to resist fears/be immune to them is better than 15%. Likewise noone should dispute that 15% is better than 0%. Moreover, there is a second part that goes with...
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/26/06, 9:07 PM
Replies: 3,257
Views: 312,423
Posted By Faytte
Correct. The rest of it was bitching however,...

Correct. The rest of it was bitching however, which is what my comment about a long day was in regards to. Not that I dont rant otherwise, but this time there was some reason behind it:)
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/26/06, 8:49 PM
Replies: 3,257
Views: 312,423
Posted By Faytte
Sorry, long day + no sleep = not coherent

Sorry, long day + no sleep = not coherent
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/26/06, 8:39 PM
Replies: 3,257
Views: 312,423
Posted By Faytte
Hrm, looks like imp BS and imp SS are going to...

Hrm, looks like imp BS and imp SS are going to change prior to the expansion. Seems to take a smile bite out of the raiding with mutilate. As per developers reading...well it be nice. Looking at how...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/26/06, 4:50 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,655
Posted By Faytte
/sigh Shadow Strikes :(

/sigh Shadow Strikes

:(
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/19/06, 2:23 PM
Replies: 3,257
Views: 312,423
Posted By Faytte
Kidney shot still uses the same hit table as...

Kidney shot still uses the same hit table as kick, gouge, etc. Meaning that you can block a kidney shot, which is likely when you see this occur. Since kidney shot deals no damage though and is...
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/18/06, 10:25 AM
Replies: 2,735
Views: 611,451
Posted By Faytte
My guess is a flat dps rate is being given to...

My guess is a flat dps rate is being given to combo points, or is it accomodating for only being used 60% of the time when im left with 4 CP after 2 mutilates?
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/18/06, 10:07 AM
Replies: 2,735
Views: 611,451
Posted By Faytte
Raid buffed it looks like 3 pt in Ruthlessness is...

Raid buffed it looks like 3 pt in Ruthlessness is 25 dps with a mutilate build. Is that right? Seems a bit much.
Forum: Public Discussion 12/18/06, 8:47 AM
Replies: 540
Views: 89,613
Posted By Faytte
I'd like to maybe see a quota on the amount of...

I'd like to maybe see a quota on the amount of pots you can pop at any one time. Say...

2 elixirs (max) to increase stats (such as spell damage, crit rate, mana per 5, etc)
1 potion (max) to prevent...
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/12/06, 10:22 PM
Replies: 3,257
Views: 312,423
Posted By Faytte
We could lace them with herpes. In all...

We could lace them with herpes.

In all seriousness....I guess I'm flabbergasted. Beyond my obvious bias as rogue these talents are just pound for pound crap (minus Combat Potency) vs not only what...
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/12/06, 10:08 PM
Replies: 3,257
Views: 312,423
Posted By Faytte
Maybe we could send the devs a candygram...

Maybe we could send the devs a candygram...
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/12/06, 8:55 PM
Replies: 3,257
Views: 312,423
Posted By Faytte
Wow..thats garbage. 10 weapon skill....here I was...

Wow..thats garbage. 10 weapon skill....here I was hoping for a real buff..
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/12/06, 3:48 PM
Replies: 3,257
Views: 312,423
Posted By Faytte
For Saph we had 2 of our rogues using DP 5 and...

For Saph we had 2 of our rogues using DP 5 and two using DP4 on their main hands, instants off. Spreads out the risk in case one of the rogues dies somehow. This was of course after the mod changes...
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/12/06, 2:36 PM
Replies: 2,735
Views: 611,451
Posted By Faytte
The reason for that is because yellow (special)...

The reason for that is because yellow (special) attacks follow a 2 roll system, not a one roll system like white (normal attacks). This means that hit/miss and hit/crit are seperate calculations....
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/12/06, 2:13 PM
Replies: 2,735
Views: 611,451
Posted By Faytte
Personally the difference between combat...

Personally the difference between combat dagger/mutilate with normal buffs and consumables is around 20 dps. It *seems* as gear grows the gap narrows despite the importance of OH spec.
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/12/06, 11:51 AM
Replies: 3,257
Views: 312,423
Posted By Faytte
I heard there would be a new beta build today. If...

I heard there would be a new beta build today. If thats true...maybe they did something with us..



*fingers crossed*

*babies sacrificed to ancient dark gods*.
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 12/12/06, 6:03 AM
Replies: 1,267
Views: 148,035
Posted By Faytte
Used to be a ace2 addon that changed the...

Used to be a ace2 addon that changed the background of most windows to a matte black from the WoW default. Anyone remember the name?

Edit: Nvm found it. Skinner
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/11/06, 7:25 AM
Replies: 3,257
Views: 312,423
Posted By Faytte
CB (and remorslessness if you have it. I suggest...

CB (and remorslessness if you have it. I suggest it for BC, it makes leveling up amazingly easy) effects both weapons.

Strategy thus far:

Gluth (transition 1 (run in)) build up 5 cp, evisc, build...
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/10/06, 10:24 PM
Replies: 3,257
Views: 312,423
Posted By Faytte
From Tseric yesterday. This is in direct...

From Tseric yesterday. This is in direct opposition of what Kalgan and many other CMs have said.[/quote]
In my time in beta (now 67) I so far cant see how rogues are top dps. In my first furnace...
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/10/06, 6:56 PM
Replies: 3,257
Views: 312,423
Posted By Faytte
i think for sustained its mut>mut >snd > mut mut...

i think for sustained its mut>mut >snd > mut mut >evisc rinse repeat
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/10/06, 4:08 PM
Replies: 3,257
Views: 312,423
Posted By Faytte
The effect on backstab isnt profound. When I was...

The effect on backstab isnt profound. When I was CD with raid buffs i was around a 70% backstab crit rate. The other thing is..when are you able to 5pt evisc with a backstab spec to make use of it?
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/10/06, 3:40 PM
Replies: 3,257
Views: 312,423
Posted By Faytte
More so if 4 peice and 8 peice effect mutilate...

More so if 4 peice and 8 peice effect mutilate...
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/10/06, 11:50 AM
Replies: 3,257
Views: 312,423
Posted By Faytte
850? Thats only 25 less than the best CD build I...

850? Thats only 25 less than the best CD build I could figure out for my gear (6/41/4). Wheres my sad panda face...

:(

There it is. Hopefully CD will be undergoing some kind of buff pre BC. In the...
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/09/06, 8:58 PM
Replies: 3,257
Views: 312,423
Posted By Faytte
personally id rather have something nicely...

personally id rather have something nicely controllable than a daze effect at this point. If we had a way to control the daze proc, that would be one thing...but praying one out of every 5 of my...
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