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Forum: /LFGuild 08/09/09, 1:27 PM

Replies: 0 [Alliance][Lightbringer]<Eternal Reign>|#15 US|<19h Week|LFM for Coliseum Views: 1,081 Posted By chalon [Alliance][Lightbringer]<Eternal Reign>|#15 US|<19h Week|LFM for Coliseum Status We got the US 15th Algalon kill, and are currently working on Alone in the Darkness. We are also getting prepared for the hard mode push next month. Current Demand We are looking to...

Forum: Rogues 08/07/09, 2:39 AM

Replies: 1,354 WotLK Rogue Gear Discussion Views: 1,538,210 Posted By chalon Wow, talk about a terribly uninteresting off-set... Wow, talk about a terribly uninteresting off-set piece selection. So basically, it doesn't matter whether you get the chest or legs as your off-set, other than if you plan on putting a Nightmare Tear...

Forum: Rogues 08/06/09, 2:45 PM

Replies: 1,402 Deep Subtlety: Thread and Spec Necromancy Views: 903,452 Posted By chalon I had similar results last night I guess. The... I had similar results last night I guess. The group I ran was Combat, Mutilate, Enhance, DW Frost DK most of the night. I wasn't in on Thorim, and for Freya I ended up respeccing to Mutilate since we...

Forum: Rogues 07/21/09, 8:12 PM

Replies: 1,354 WotLK Rogue Gear Discussion Views: 1,538,210 Posted By chalon Nope, even the 232 set requires Triumph badges... Nope, even the 232 set requires Triumph badges last I heard on PTR. The 245 set requires more triumph badges + a "Trophy of Conquest" which drops in 25 man normal mode (and presumably 10 man hard)....

Forum: Rogues 07/20/09, 5:44 PM

Replies: 1,354 WotLK Rogue Gear Discussion Views: 1,538,210 Posted By chalon The reason you don't want to swap out the chest... The reason you don't want to swap out the chest for Mutilate is the Expertise on the T8 piece is far more valuable for Mutilate than it is for Combat. Thus it just works out that the legs are a...

Forum: /LFGuild 07/15/09, 12:31 AM

Replies: 2 [Alliance][Lightbringer]<Eternal Reign>Algalon Down|#15 US|<19h Week|LFM Views: 2,109 Posted By chalon Algalon now down! Still need a Warlock and a... Algalon now down! Still need a Warlock and a Hunter.

Forum: Rogues 07/08/09, 12:56 PM

Replies: 413 In-Depth Mutilate Cycle Analysis Views: 571,376 Posted By chalon I switched back to 51/13/7 a couple weeks ago,... I switched back to 51/13/7 a couple weeks ago, but it has nothing to do with the rotation. It simply was that in my current gear setup, if I were to run 51/7/13 I would be under the poison hit cap...

Forum: Rogues 07/08/09, 12:49 AM

Replies: 5,390 Rogue: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 1,992,413 Posted By chalon It's well under Mirror of Truth, DMC:G, and... It's well under Mirror of Truth, DMC:G, and FotFF, thus not worth really listing.

Forum: Rogues 07/02/09, 5:23 PM

Replies: 5,390 Rogue: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 1,992,413 Posted By chalon Yes it's still worth it to trade it. Yes it's still worth it to trade it.

Forum: Rogues 07/02/09, 1:40 PM

Replies: 5,390 Rogue: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 1,992,413 Posted By chalon Well, I suspect at least part of the reason you... Well, I suspect at least part of the reason you don't hear anyone talking about HaT is because almost everyone that reads these forums is still learning content -- only a very small subset have...

Forum: Rogues 07/01/09, 6:24 PM

Replies: 5,390 Rogue: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 1,992,413 Posted By chalon I just think you're overemphasizing the value of... I just think you're overemphasizing the value of the cooldowns on several of these fights, especially when in order to save the cooldowns for certain phases you are hurting your sustained damage in...

Forum: /LFGuild 07/01/09, 4:16 PM

Replies: 2 [Alliance][Lightbringer]<Eternal Reign>Algalon Down|#15 US|<19h Week|LFM Views: 2,109 Posted By chalon Updated recruiting information. Updated recruiting information.

Forum: Rogues 07/01/09, 1:57 PM

Replies: 1,647 Pocket Guide to WOTLK (Updated for 3.3) Views: 5,169,508 Posted By chalon According to MMO champ, I think there's also... According to MMO champ, I think there's also Gormok the Impaler, which will be a Humanoid if it's like the other Magnataurs. Also, Kobolds are Humanoid as well. So overall, I think there will be 4...

Forum: Rogues 07/01/09, 1:38 PM

Replies: 5,390 Rogue: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 1,992,413 Posted By chalon I don't even buy that Combat is better than... I don't even buy that Combat is better than Mutilate for most of the Ulduar fights to be honest. But yeah, assuming you have at least 1 Combat Rogue I think you'd be foolish not to run 1 Mutilate...

Forum: Rogues 06/25/09, 4:26 PM

Replies: 1,143 Incoming Rogue Changes Discussion Views: 941,942 Posted By chalon I believe meow was asking about a Backstab-based... I believe meow was asking about a Backstab-based build that had 51 sub in the second part of his post. Not a HaT build that also backstabbed.

Forum: Rogues 06/25/09, 2:39 PM

Replies: 1,143 Incoming Rogue Changes Discussion Views: 941,942 Posted By chalon Ok, maybe terrible is a strong word. It's... Ok, maybe terrible is a strong word. It's competitive in ideal circumstances, yes. But part of the problem with adding Shadowstep to the build is you lose quite a few sustained DPS talents from...

Forum: Rogues 06/25/09, 12:52 PM

Replies: 1,143 Incoming Rogue Changes Discussion Views: 941,942 Posted By chalon Given that HaT is basically terrible now that pet... Given that HaT is basically terrible now that pet crits don't proc CPs, I don't think the change to Shadow Dance makes the spec any more desirable.

Forum: Rogues 06/20/09, 8:20 PM

Replies: 767 Rogue DPS Simulation Spreadsheet Views: 1,094,522 Posted By chalon Ok, that makes sense about Find Weakness. And... Ok, that makes sense about Find Weakness. And yeah, I only tested it very briefly (like 2 minutes prior to the raid), but I was seeing more 599s than 598s. If it's more likely to be 598 instead of...

Forum: Rogues 06/20/09, 3:21 PM

Replies: 767 Rogue DPS Simulation Spreadsheet Views: 1,094,522 Posted By chalon Oh yeah, I forgot of course the crit cap thing... Oh yeah, I forgot of course the crit cap thing wouldn't affect the actual calculations! Wasn't thinking properly. Ok, so most likely the discrepancy is 100% related to the Rupture bonus modifiers....

Forum: Rogues 06/20/09, 1:46 AM

Replies: 767 Rogue DPS Simulation Spreadsheet Views: 1,094,522 Posted By chalon So, I was looking at the crit cap calculations,... So, I was looking at the crit cap calculations, and it seems that it's not actually taking into account the points you have in CQC. The reason is because the last component of that formula is...

Forum: /LFGuild 06/17/09, 1:11 PM

Replies: 2 [Alliance][Lightbringer]<Eternal Reign>Algalon Down|#15 US|<19h Week|LFM Views: 2,109 Posted By chalon [Alliance][Lightbringer]<Eternal Reign>Algalon Down|#15 US|<19h Week|LFM Status Algalon now down, 15th US! Current Demand We are looking for a few good people to round out our raid force as we push towards an Algalon kill: Hunter Warlock About Us

Forum: Rogues 06/16/09, 5:06 PM

Replies: 1,647 Pocket Guide to WOTLK (Updated for 3.3) Views: 5,169,508 Posted By chalon I run Mutilate, so in my case the obvious choice... I run Mutilate, so in my case the obvious choice is Rupture. But for Combat, I'd probably drop Rupture as well for Freya. Freya certainly is a DPS race on hard mode, at least on 25-man. I'll leave...

Forum: Rogues 06/16/09, 4:53 PM

Replies: 413 In-Depth Mutilate Cycle Analysis Views: 571,376 Posted By chalon No, there is no evidence which suggests changing... No, there is no evidence which suggests changing from the 4+ cycle is worth it. And honestly, with the changes in 3.1 it's actually easier to maintain that cycle than it was in 3.0.

Forum: Rogues 06/15/09, 2:53 PM

Replies: 1,647 Pocket Guide to WOTLK (Updated for 3.3) Views: 5,169,508 Posted By chalon Yes I've done hard mode, and I disagree. Your... Yes I've done hard mode, and I disagree. Your kiter can kite in a tight enough circle such that you will be able to generally hit all 3 mobs. Of course when the lasher is out of range you can go back...

Forum: Rogues 06/15/09, 11:38 AM

Replies: 1,647 Pocket Guide to WOTLK (Updated for 3.3) Views: 5,169,508 Posted By chalon In Ulduar, I would say the FoK glyph is worth it... In Ulduar, I would say the FoK glyph is worth it on Thorim and Freya. On the topic of Freya specifically -- the primary purpose of the FoK glyph is not for the lashers. Instead, we can already...

Forum: Rogues 06/15/09, 11:24 AM

Replies: 413 In-Depth Mutilate Cycle Analysis Views: 571,376 Posted By chalon Dropping 2 points in Ruthlesness will reduce your... Dropping 2 points in Ruthlesness will reduce your DPS far more than swapping Icewalker for Tuskarr's. Ruthlessness is far from useless. I haven't even attempted to run those simulation numbers...

Forum: Rogues 06/12/09, 4:47 AM

Replies: 5,390 Rogue: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 1,992,413 Posted By chalon Mainly the idea is you give tricks to another... Mainly the idea is you give tricks to another rogue, and they give tricks to you. No other reason to necessarily give it to another rogue.

Forum: Rogues 06/11/09, 4:52 PM

Replies: 767 Rogue DPS Simulation Spreadsheet Views: 1,094,522 Posted By chalon Hmm, it's actually pretty interesting then that... Hmm, it's actually pretty interesting then that none of the setups yield Blood of the Old God as a better choice. The gear you have listed has a total of 180 hit rating. Now, if you're running...

Forum: Rogues 06/11/09, 3:28 PM

Replies: 767 Rogue DPS Simulation Spreadsheet Views: 1,094,522 Posted By chalon Minor note, but you should be running Agi gems as... Minor note, but you should be running Agi gems as the filler ones in your Mutilate setup, not AP. EDIT: Also, wouldn't Blood of the Old God actually be a better choice over Mjolnir in at least the...

Forum: Rogues 06/05/09, 1:44 PM

Replies: 571 The Rogue UI: Your Silent Partner Views: 834,361 Posted By chalon Most of the "I can't see anything cause my UI is... Most of the "I can't see anything cause my UI is blocking it" issues can be solved by zooming out, though. I mean, unless you are extremely oomed in, you have a lot of room to put your UI in the...

Forum: Rogues 06/02/09, 4:10 PM

Replies: 5,390 Rogue: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 1,992,413 Posted By chalon No. Though you can Shadowmeld and then go into... No. Though you can Shadowmeld and then go into stealth, but the success rate of that on a boss fight is probably fairly low.

Forum: Rogues 05/29/09, 1:07 PM

Replies: 5,390 Rogue: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 1,992,413 Posted By chalon I'd say it's worth taking, yeah. Given that you... I'd say it's worth taking, yeah. Given that you will usually be fighting enemies from the front, not only do you have to worry about being dodged, you can also be parried. Expertise will reduce both...

Forum: Rogues 05/29/09, 12:53 PM

Replies: 1,354 WotLK Rogue Gear Discussion Views: 1,538,210 Posted By chalon It depends...that may still end up being a bit... It depends...that may still end up being a bit better for Mutilate, because Mutilate currently has difficulty hitting the poison hit cap without Blood of the Old God. So by taking that ring, you're...

Forum: Rogues 05/27/09, 7:27 PM

Replies: 3,201 Combat and Mutilate Spreadsheets (Obsolete as of 4.0.x) Views: 3,815,994 Posted By chalon Yes, Norgannon is not a good trinket choice,... Yes, Norgannon is not a good trinket choice, which is why it's not listed in the spreadsheet. You should run Greatness and Mirror of Truth until you get another trinket.

Forum: Rogues 05/27/09, 12:56 PM

Replies: 1,647 Pocket Guide to WOTLK (Updated for 3.3) Views: 5,169,508 Posted By chalon Well, the assumption is that if you have only 1... Well, the assumption is that if you have only 1 rogue in the raid, they will be Combat simply because they're going to provide Savage Combat. That rogue can easily cover Throwing Spec. So the...

Forum: Rogues 05/27/09, 2:45 AM

Replies: 1,701 3.1 Rogue Changes - Early Preview Views: 791,999 Posted By chalon Sure, I already Vanish/Overkill. But this change... Sure, I already Vanish/Overkill. But this change makes its usage more flexible, because you don't have to worry about being nearly full energy in order to get the full use of the Overkill.

Forum: Rogues 05/26/09, 9:22 PM

Replies: 1,701 3.1 Rogue Changes - Early Preview Views: 791,999 Posted By chalon From the 3.1.3 notes: This is kind of... From the 3.1.3 notes: This is kind of interesting...it gives Mutilate a mini-Adrenaline Rush cooldown, at least we have something to optimize now.

Forum: Rogues 05/26/09, 7:43 PM

Replies: 5,390 Rogue: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 1,992,413 Posted By chalon Well, your choices are effectively 12 hit rating... Well, your choices are effectively 12 hit rating + 12 crit rating vs. (approximately) 29 hit rating + 6 agi. I don't see how the first combo comes out ahead.

Forum: Rogues 05/26/09, 4:15 PM

Replies: 3,201 Combat and Mutilate Spreadsheets (Obsolete as of 4.0.x) Views: 3,815,994 Posted By chalon I'm not sure. I believe I vendored my Mirror of... I'm not sure. I believe I vendored my Mirror of Truth, too, but if I can find it I should be able to test out the rupture crit thing. I don't see why the initial rupture application wouldn't be able...

Forum: Rogues 05/26/09, 2:38 PM

Replies: 1,647 Pocket Guide to WOTLK (Updated for 3.3) Views: 5,169,508 Posted By chalon I dunno...it depends what your comfort level with... I dunno...it depends what your comfort level with the spec. I honestly am so familiar playing Mutilate that I actually feel like it would be detrimental to the raid if I went combat. I can play...

Forum: Rogues 05/26/09, 2:18 PM

Replies: 5,390 Rogue: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 1,992,413 Posted By chalon Everything in Naxx is Undead other than Faerlina... Everything in Naxx is Undead other than Faerlina (Humanoid) and Maexxna (Beast). And Faerlina favors Combat anyways, so really there's only 1 fight which is better for Mutilate.

Forum: Rogues 05/24/09, 10:11 PM

Replies: 3,201 Combat and Mutilate Spreadsheets (Obsolete as of 4.0.x) Views: 3,815,994 Posted By chalon Greatness procs off of nearly everything,... Greatness procs off of nearly everything, including poison/rupture ticks and so on, so it will always proc very close to the ICD. Grim Toll procs off of all melee attacks, so it won't be quite as...

Forum: Rogues 05/22/09, 2:21 PM

Replies: 5,390 Rogue: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 1,992,413 Posted By chalon No. You should carry over more than enough time... No. You should carry over more than enough time on HfB and enough time on SnD so that you can Mutilate x2, Rupture and possibly another Mutilate all during overkill. It's much better to do that than...

Forum: Rogues 05/21/09, 8:24 PM

Replies: 5,390 Rogue: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 1,992,413 Posted By chalon Short answer is if they don't have 4pc T8, AP is... Short answer is if they don't have 4pc T8, AP is slightly better. If they do have 4pc T8, Agi is the way to go. If they're Combat and stacking ArP (until the cap gets put in), then they will want to...

Forum: Rogues 05/21/09, 8:13 PM

Replies: 5,390 Rogue: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 1,992,413 Posted By chalon It depends on the fight. For example, on XT I... It depends on the fight. For example, on XT I will vanish/overkill right before the heart comes up. On other fights, like Hodir, I'll wait until I get a storm power, unload threat into the tank, and...

Forum: Rogues 05/20/09, 6:04 PM

Replies: 5,390 Rogue: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 1,992,413 Posted By chalon It's probably not worth it to switch to ArP... It's probably not worth it to switch to ArP unless you have either Grim Toll or Mjolnir Runestone. And even if you do have one of them, once you get 4pc T8, Agi is only slightly behind the ArP...

Forum: Rogues 05/20/09, 6:01 PM

Replies: 1,647 Pocket Guide to WOTLK (Updated for 3.3) Views: 5,169,508 Posted By chalon You can try to justify it all you want, but... You can try to justify it all you want, but Engineering is strictly inferior to the vast majority of the other professions for raiding.

Forum: Rogues 05/20/09, 12:49 PM

Replies: 3,201 Combat and Mutilate Spreadsheets (Obsolete as of 4.0.x) Views: 3,815,994 Posted By chalon I knew it was his fault!!!! Seriously though,... I knew it was his fault!!!! Seriously though, there are no dodged kicks in the parse from our General kill, and I think you are right about it not being possible to dodge/parry while casting. I have...

Forum: Rogues 05/19/09, 7:06 PM

Replies: 1,354 WotLK Rogue Gear Discussion Views: 1,538,210 Posted By chalon I'm assuming you meant 24% *glance*. Yeah, you... I'm assuming you meant 24% *glance*. Yeah, you definitely have to consider the hit table when evaluating the trinket. It's going to be a bigger issue for CQC combat than Mutilate, since it will get...

Forum: Rogues 05/18/09, 9:12 PM

Replies: 1,647 Pocket Guide to WOTLK (Updated for 3.3) Views: 5,169,508 Posted By chalon I would argue that post the ArP cap, the numbers... I would argue that post the ArP cap, the numbers generally favor running Combat for non-Murderable and/or distinct burst fights, whereas for longer and Murderable fights, Mutilate will be...

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