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Forum: Paladins 02/14/10, 3:26 AM
Replies: 659
Views: 1,247,801
Posted By Aramul
Strength items are only used in cases where...

Strength items are only used in cases where competition with other classes makes acquiring Agility items more difficult. In cases where there is no competition, a player who chooses a weaker...
Forum: Paladins 02/01/10, 3:38 PM
Replies: 659
Views: 1,247,801
Posted By Aramul
If you want the proc to go off 2.97 times more...

If you want the proc to go off 2.97 times more often, halve the stack requirement then multiply the proc chance by 2.97 / 2.

% Weapon Swing: .50

Trigger: PhysicalHit
Duration: 0
Chance: 71.28%...
Forum: Paladins 12/30/09, 8:30 PM
Replies: 2,370
Views: 3,356,033
Posted By Aramul
Since both the white hit and each SoC hit can...

Since both the white hit and each SoC hit can proc 2t10, the percentages are slightly higher.
64% proc chance on one target.
78.4% proc chance on two targets.
87.04% proc chance on three or more...
Forum: Paladins 12/09/09, 9:43 PM
Replies: 666
Views: 293,080
Posted By Aramul
I would be more inclined to believe a 105s ICD...

I would be more inclined to believe a 105s ICD (1:45), as there are no listed procs under that time frame, but it has been noted to proc instantly.
Forum: Paladins 08/24/09, 10:18 PM
Replies: 2,370
Views: 3,356,033
Posted By Aramul
You are oversimplifying. In reality, we do not...

You are oversimplifying. In reality, we do not have the ability to use a skill on every GCD. Since we cannot fill every GCD, the goal is to fill as many as possible. Using the average DPS/CD gives...
Forum: Paladins 08/18/09, 4:18 AM
Replies: 2,370
Views: 3,356,033
Posted By Aramul
Mobs below level 83 do not have the extended...

Mobs below level 83 do not have the extended parry range of boss level mobs.
Forum: Paladins 05/28/09, 7:59 PM
Replies: 2,219
Views: 694,725
Posted By Aramul
The information in the very first post of the...

The information in the very first post of the Retribution thread remains accurate. JC simply no longer allows you gain extra on top of the bonus of 27 stat gems by way of socket bonuses and meta-gem...
Forum: Paladins 05/05/09, 2:07 AM
Replies: 374
Views: 305,995
Posted By Aramul
Using a Human with Heroic Presence up. Using a...

Using a Human with Heroic Presence up. Using a Accurate Monarch Topaz in all 3 yellow sockets, and a Precise Scarlet Ruby in any socket.

Head: Conqueror's Aegis Helm
Amulet: Frigid Strength of...
Forum: Paladins 02/10/09, 3:00 AM
Replies: 3,523
Views: 1,878,784
Posted By Aramul
Judgement of Blood and Command are both modified...

Judgement of Blood and Command are both modified by weapon damage. A slower weapon makes for a higher damage range, which does, directly, increase Judgement damage.
Forum: Paladins 02/08/09, 4:31 PM
Replies: 2,219
Views: 694,725
Posted By Aramul
Yes this amount is already including buffs. 676...

Yes this amount is already including buffs. 676 haste rating gives 20.6% haste, which is just enough to reduce your spell GCDs and Flash of Light spells to 1 second. Further haste will reduce the...
Forum: Paladins 02/02/09, 11:03 PM
Replies: 3,523
Views: 1,878,784
Posted By Aramul
Would you mind running the same simulations...

Would you mind running the same simulations without the 4pT7 bonus? It would be nice to have concrete numbers on the actual value of the T7 bonus. Thank you for the work you've put in, and I look...
Forum: Paladins 02/02/09, 12:22 PM
Replies: 553
Views: 292,106
Posted By Aramul
This has been done to death. The AW glyph is a...

This has been done to death. The AW glyph is a extremely minor dps increase in the best of situations. If you have any mana issues at all, either of the other glyphs, CS or HoW, are better. There...
Forum: Paladins 01/21/09, 11:52 PM
Replies: 2,219
Views: 694,725
Posted By Aramul
The default number, 13083, is the correct armor...

The default number, 13083, is the correct armor for all current WotLK bosses.
Forum: Paladins 01/16/09, 4:10 PM
Replies: 553
Views: 292,106
Posted By Aramul
The value of Jewelcrafting varies based on the...

The value of Jewelcrafting varies based on the power of socket bonuses available in your gear. The following analysis uses Valorous Redemption Shoulderplates, Favor of the Dragon Queen, and Obsidian...
Forum: Paladins 01/13/09, 5:42 PM
Replies: 3,523
Views: 1,878,784
Posted By Aramul
If you can hit the spell hit cap, try it against...

If you can hit the spell hit cap, try it against the level 83 dummy. If it is spell resists causing these gaps, then 17% spell hit should entirely remove them.

I would test this myself if I had...
Forum: Paladins 01/12/09, 6:00 PM
Replies: 3,523
Views: 1,878,784
Posted By Aramul
There is no interaction. ...

There is no interaction. http://elitistjerks.com/f47/t36812-spell_hit/ and http://elitistjerks.com/f47/t15548-spell_penetration/ are the relevant articles.
Forum: Paladins 12/12/08, 10:57 PM
Replies: 2,219
Views: 694,725
Posted By Aramul
You don't need Frost Resist for Sapphiron.

You don't need Frost Resist for Sapphiron.
Forum: Paladins 12/09/08, 7:22 PM
Replies: 553
Views: 292,106
Posted By Aramul
I think a range of 100ms to 1000ms would be much...

I think a range of 100ms to 1000ms would be much more interesting and useful. Output for average delays of a full second or higher don't really say anything exciting. If your latency (or, heaven...
Forum: Paladins 12/09/08, 4:28 PM
Replies: 553
Views: 292,106
Posted By Aramul
Am I correct in seeing the lowest latency listed...

Am I correct in seeing the lowest latency listed as 500 ms? That seems a bit excessive.
Forum: Paladins 12/08/08, 12:23 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 230,561
Posted By Aramul
Use 16 Strength for all gem values in Pawn. ...

Use 16 Strength for all gem values in Pawn. Socket bonuses are never worth using a blue and rarely worth using a yellow unless you're using them to activate you meta. Once you're hit capped, no...
Forum: Paladins 12/07/08, 1:15 PM
Replies: 3,523
Views: 1,878,784
Posted By Aramul
If the boss encounter is under 5 minutes, the...

If the boss encounter is under 5 minutes, the best time to use Bloodlust is sub-35% to take full advantage of talented buffs that occur at that point. Everyone should plan to have their cooldowns up...
Forum: Paladins 12/07/08, 1:49 AM
Replies: 3,523
Views: 1,878,784
Posted By Aramul
You should be delaying your last Avenging Wrath...

You should be delaying your last Avenging Wrath of each fight for use sub-20%, specifically to buff HoW. Optimally, the Bloodlust will be called for at a time where you can stack both Lust and AW...
Forum: Paladins 12/06/08, 2:26 PM
Replies: 553
Views: 292,106
Posted By Aramul
Is there any plan to implement a race selection? ...

Is there any plan to implement a race selection? Aside from the minor stat differences, the Expertise bonus offered by several racials would be good to see included.
Forum: Paladins 11/27/08, 1:36 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 230,561
Posted By Aramul
http://elitistjerks.com/f31/t37032-faq_working_the...

http://elitistjerks.com/f31/t37032-faq_working_theories_raiding_level_80_a/
Forum: Paladins 11/22/08, 6:51 PM
Replies: 2,219
Views: 694,725
Posted By Aramul
Always put both points in Improved Judgement. ...

Always put both points in Improved Judgement. Even if you *average* one Judgement per 9 seconds, you will often be casting Judgement right on cooldown at 8 seconds.
Forum: Paladins 11/22/08, 2:32 PM
Replies: 553
Views: 292,106
Posted By Aramul
This is not about soloing or small groups. This...

This is not about soloing or small groups. This is about sustained dps against raid bosses. The Venture Co. Libram not only gives more crit rating, but also has a higher uptime as long as you cast...
Forum: Paladins 11/06/08, 10:52 PM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,135,442
Posted By Aramul
As with all spells, Righteous Vengeance will lose...

As with all spells, Righteous Vengeance will lose approximately 4.7% of it's DPS due to level based resistances. This is the same resists you'll see applying to Consecration, Exorcism and Holy Wrath.
Forum: Paladins 08/07/08, 2:00 AM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 801,667
Posted By Aramul
Currently, this playstyle does not grant 500+...

Currently, this playstyle does not grant 500+ mp5. A melee swing can go off every 6 seconds after your Holy Shock without taking any other special circumstances. A Ret Paladin's JoW with 3000 AP...
Forum: Paladins 08/02/08, 6:06 PM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 801,667
Posted By Aramul
Although the cycles look messy, they are all...

Although the cycles look messy, they are all fairly easy to use. To use CS = DS > J for example, just hit Crusader Strike and Divine Storm as soon as they come up, while casting Judgement only when...
Forum: Paladins 08/02/08, 4:29 PM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 801,667
Posted By Aramul
I've been fiddling with a spread sheet for ret...

I've been fiddling with a spread sheet for ret cycles. I've uploaded it to GoogleDocs. Sheet 1 contains the cycles which are not strictly worse than another...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/31/08, 3:14 AM
Replies: 2,725
Views: 708,016
Posted By Aramul
This was a bug in the previous version. It has...

This was a bug in the previous version. It has already been fixed for b15. Please download the latest version of Rawr.
Forum: Paladins 07/27/08, 9:35 PM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,135,442
Posted By Aramul
New version of Rawr is out. Please try it out...

New version of Rawr is out. Please try it out and PM me any bugs or issues you experience, or suggestions you have.

Link: Rawr - Release: Rawr b15...
Forum: Paladins 07/26/08, 3:00 AM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,135,442
Posted By Aramul
Using the rotations located here...

Using the rotations located here (http://elitistjerks.com/821258-post4804.html).

CS Priority - 2 CS, 1 DS in 12 seconds.
2x(2025) + 1x(2486) = 6536 damage over 12 seconds = 544.66 dps

DS Priority -...
Forum: Paladins 07/21/08, 6:39 PM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,135,442
Posted By Aramul
Damage Rotations in WotLK

Assuming Judgements stay off the GCD, our damage rotations in WotLK will look something like one of these, depending on final damage numbers.

CS Priority
0s-CS, 1.5s-DS, 6s-CS, 12s-REPEAT
2 Crusader...
Forum: Paladins 07/20/08, 11:18 PM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,135,442
Posted By Aramul
Many, many classes got this same nerf, either...

Many, many classes got this same nerf, either having their hit% talent removed or scaled down. In exchange, Improved Faerie Fire gives 3% hit to everyone. With a Balance Druid in the raid, it's a...
Forum: Paladins 07/06/08, 5:03 PM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,135,442
Posted By Aramul
I am maintaining Rawr.Retribution. Both the...

I am maintaining Rawr.Retribution. Both the image bug and Cloak of Darkness are fixed in the next version.


Without more specifics, I have no idea what bug you're talking about. However, most of...
Forum: Paladins 06/30/08, 6:12 PM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,135,442
Posted By Aramul
The wiki for Rawr.Retribution...

The wiki for Rawr.Retribution (http://www.codeplex.com/Rawr/Wiki/View.aspx?title=Rawr.Retribution) is up and somewhat updated now. I will attempt to update this as I make changes to...
Forum: Paladins 06/27/08, 5:14 PM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,135,442
Posted By Aramul
If they were chain proc'ing we'd also see double...

If they were chain proc'ing we'd also see double SoC procs. We see neither, so the model should be to give WF/SoC a chance to proc off the other if they haven't already proc'd on the swing.
Forum: Paladins 06/27/08, 4:32 PM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,135,442
Posted By Aramul
Windfury WEAPON has a 3 second internal cooldown....

Windfury WEAPON has a 3 second internal cooldown. Windfury TOTEM has no cooldown.

http://elitistjerks.com/f47/t15809-shaman_windfury/
Forum: Paladins 06/27/08, 3:55 PM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,135,442
Posted By Aramul
Is it correct to say that Command can proc...

Is it correct to say that Command can proc Windfury if Windfury has not already proc'd on the swing, and Windfury can proc Command if Command has not already proc'd on the swing? I'm reasonably sure...
Forum: Paladins 06/27/08, 3:37 AM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,135,442
Posted By Aramul
I have just offered to take up the reins for...

I have just offered to take up the reins for Rawr.Retribution, with Zurm's departure. If anyone has any questions, comments or suggestions about Rawr, either new or previously unaddressed, please...
Forum: Paladins 06/19/08, 11:27 PM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,135,442
Posted By Aramul
There is no difference. You do the same cycle...

There is no difference. You do the same cycle and have more slack time, so you aren't running your Judgement into your CSes due to latency/button press time. An easier/mildly quicker cycle is worth...
Forum: Paladins 05/28/08, 3:07 PM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,135,442
Posted By Aramul
The Scryer version is better, however the Aldor...

The Scryer version is better, however the Aldor version is still one of the top necks depending on your ArP (Choker of Serrated Blades) and hit (Choker of Endless Nightmares). Clutch of Demise and...
Forum: Paladins 05/26/08, 9:54 PM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,135,442
Posted By Aramul
Is anyone still actively maintaining...

Is anyone still actively maintaining Rawr.Retribution? I was looking through the source, and found it was making this same error. That is, it is multiplying the JotC holy damage bonus by other...
Forum: Paladins 04/25/08, 2:17 AM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,135,442
Posted By Aramul
The net effect of SotC as it stands is simply the...

The net effect of SotC as it stands is simply the bonus 494 AP. The haste bonus and damage decrease are set up to cancel each other out, then AP is added on afterwards.

Since SotC is a straight %...
Forum: Paladins 04/23/08, 3:07 AM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,135,442
Posted By Aramul
That drops the damage for all ranks of...

That drops the damage for all ranks of Consecration by 83, lowering DPM of Rank 1, but leaving the marginal damage gain, mana cost, and DPM the same.


This all still applies.
Forum: Paladins 04/23/08, 12:59 AM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,135,442
Posted By Aramul
(Base + JotC*.95 + SpD * .95 * Downrank) * 1.15 *...

(Base + JotC*.95 + SpD * .95 * Downrank) * 1.15 * 1.05 * 1.03 * 1.122.

The number mismatch is from placement of JotC. I know it's not affected by downranking, is it also unaffected by our damage...
Forum: Paladins 04/22/08, 11:57 PM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,135,442
Posted By Aramul
If you time two of your haste potions with your...

If you time two of your haste potions with your two AW during the fight, they are 20% more effective on average. If you also stack a clickable trinket like Berserker's Call, the effect is further...
Forum: Paladins 04/21/08, 12:18 AM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,135,442
Posted By Aramul
Make sure you have the Ret Paladin model...

Make sure you have the Ret Paladin model selected. Bear Druids are selected by default and the model is not changed when you load your character from Armory.
Forum: Paladins 04/18/08, 3:53 PM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,135,442
Posted By Aramul
We are not trying to maximize DPS, we are trying...

We are not trying to maximize DPS, we are trying to maximize total damage done. It is very possible to run completely out of mana on a 6 minute fight like Brutallus. Given that you can use all your...
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