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Forum: Paladins 02/11/10, 3:24 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 310,334
Posted By hiro
Interesting, I had previously always approached...

Interesting, I had previously always approached it from the standpoint of anything the game client lets you do must be kosher - but I'm not so much a power player as many others. I know folks have...
Forum: Paladins 02/09/10, 10:15 AM
Replies: 228
Views: 310,334
Posted By hiro
Just started playing after a long absence, and...

Just started playing after a long absence, and the comments about snowfall keypress reminded me of something I used to do to reduce the number of individual buttons I needed to map (because there's...
Forum: Paladins 10/21/08, 12:47 PM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 801,567
Posted By hiro
That pie chart really underscores the problem...

That pie chart really underscores the problem with Solo Holy. Our Seals and Judgements should be more than 8% and 13% of our damage respectively. One thing that would really help would be a talent...
Forum: Class Mechanics 05/03/07, 4:06 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,710
Posted By hiro
The above would work just fine. After all...

The above would work just fine. After all warrior 1h spec gives +10% to all their abilities (including shield slam).

If we saw deep prot pallies healing from melee range when they didn;t need to...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/15/07, 1:04 PM
Replies: 502
Views: 121,603
Posted By hiro
Given that most of the serious complaints...

Given that most of the serious complaints regarding this fight were about the random element of people being thrown into a large group, snared and unable to spread enough, I was surprised no-one...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 03/06/07, 12:43 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,140
Posted By hiro
Pawn looks perfect for what I (and everyone above...

Pawn looks perfect for what I (and everyone above me) was aking for.

Just set up the value you assign to each stat and roll.

My old 1.0 values were:

healing:
1.0 stam
0.7 +heal
1.3 int
Forum: Class Mechanics 03/06/07, 11:59 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 13,916
Posted By hiro
I'm not sure if it is different for heals, but...

I'm not sure if it is different for heals, but counter to Vodrin's experience I found that as a paladin when the spell haste proc on the Scarab of Infinite Healspam kicked in I would run into the...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/29/06, 10:12 AM
Replies: 499
Views: 41,366
Posted By hiro
SO you are using Thunderfury with devastate? I...

SO you are using Thunderfury with devastate? I thought they said Devastate was based on your weapon damage (>250% of a swing on a fully sundered mob)? So Devastate would do 50% more damage with the...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/20/06, 12:54 PM
Replies: 540
Views: 89,758
Posted By hiro
Your math shows it won't stop the truly obsessed...

Your math shows it won't stop the truly obsessed from wasting lots of resources, especially given the expensive new consumables introduced... but if the buffs no longer stack, and the worst offenders...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/20/06, 9:59 AM
Replies: 540
Views: 89,758
Posted By hiro
I think you would all be willing to admit that...

I think you would all be willing to admit that high end raiders are "working" just at hard at their game as some professional athletes work at their "hobby". At the point you put in more than 40...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/19/06, 5:21 PM
Replies: 540
Views: 89,758
Posted By hiro
I spent FAR too long reading this entire thread...

I spent FAR too long reading this entire thread so I could be certain my opinion was not stated already a million times.

Yes, I think consumables are currently overpowered and look slated to get...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/18/06, 3:39 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,123
Posted By hiro
Ah, K, so two things on 5-6 second cooldown, and...

Ah, K, so two things on 5-6 second cooldown, and after every mitigated blow in any way...

Our Judgement is off the GCD so there are definitely precedents for the sort of thing you are suggesting......
Forum: Public Discussion 12/18/06, 1:52 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,123
Posted By hiro
I've got no warriors of any impressive level, but...

I've got no warriors of any impressive level, but from what I recall on my alt, revenge was only after they dodge/block or something (should be less than 20% of the time) and only every 8 seconds or...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/18/06, 1:38 PM
Replies: 499
Views: 41,366
Posted By hiro
That might be true in practice, but there are...

That might be true in practice, but there are plenty of mobs who zip threw targets (pre-Cthun trash or Sartura comes to mind) that by the time you casted your taunt the mob allready changed...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/18/06, 12:48 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,123
Posted By hiro
And remember that gear ilevels in TBC skyrocket,...

And remember that gear ilevels in TBC skyrocket, so abilities that "only become good with amazing gear" are all going to be powered by "amazing gear" in relation to what we know now.

[Edited the...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/18/06, 12:30 PM
Replies: 499
Views: 41,366
Posted By hiro
I did want to mention that pallies taunt is not...

I did want to mention that pallies taunt is not harder to use than warrior taunt.

/cast [help] Rightous Defense; [target=targettarget] Rightous Defense;

If you are targetting a friend, it will...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/30/06, 10:09 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 9,467
Posted By hiro
Can anyone verify that Hard mode tokens drop like...

Can anyone verify that Hard mode tokens drop like AQ40 insignia, not epic armor tokens/regalia? That is, they can be taken by all, and do not have to be distributed by the players.
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 11/30/06, 10:03 AM
Replies: 1,267
Views: 148,574
Posted By hiro
Bongos includes that. There is a "Paging" screen...

Bongos includes that. There is a "Paging" screen where you can check and uncheck each bar. If it is checked it pages when your main bar pages. I use that in live all the time, and just loaded...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/30/06, 9:55 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 9,467
Posted By hiro
I am still a fan of bidding systems because I get...

I am still a fan of bidding systems because I get to choose how much any given item is worth to me, and also it nicely handles loot that has lower value than you may suspect, without having to...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/22/06, 12:54 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 40,049
Posted By hiro
This...

This ability:

http://www.thottbot.com/?sp=3650

It's a 50% increased chance to miss. I'm sure other mobs have the ability also, but those are the ones I'm sure are easy to find. They are in the...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/22/06, 12:53 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 40,049
Posted By hiro
Have you considered the level 16 or so turtles in...

Have you considered the level 16 or so turtles in the Oasis in the Barrens.

They kick up a mudsling debuff that significanlty increases your miss rate and are easy to find and of negligable level,...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/22/06, 12:37 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,950
Posted By hiro
Does anyone know if Venegeance stacks between...

Does anyone know if Venegeance stacks between multiple pallies like Ignite/Deadly Poison?
If so Alliance Pallies have a big edge with a helper.

Prot Pally tank with:
Imp RF lots of extra holy agro
...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/22/06, 9:48 AM
Replies: 446
Views: 34,915
Posted By hiro
Actually I just read the ToS on this the other...

Actually I just read the ToS on this the other day.

From what I recall Blizzard actually made it pretty clear that any STUFF found to have been BOUGHT would be removed from you, whereas any ACCOUNT...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/14/06, 4:11 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 121,355
Posted By hiro
Accidental double post removed.

Accidental double post removed.
Forum: Public Discussion 11/14/06, 4:09 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 121,355
Posted By hiro
If they're not careful with how hard they nerf...

If they're not careful with how hard they nerf warriors, and currently in my opinion on beta it is too hard, then the trend I'm seeing in beta of "LF tank xxx instance" is only going to get more...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/08/06, 2:02 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 13,957
Posted By hiro
As people have pointed out in similar threads in...

As people have pointed out in similar threads in other forums they have made some inroads towards this, not only with the Atiesh, but also with the ToEP, the Hakkar Trinket, and the caster Bladefist...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/01/06, 2:03 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 65,622
Posted By hiro
Hmmm, actually Antiarc's chat suggestions were...

Hmmm, actually Antiarc's chat suggestions were all new to me.

I'm not a fan of the IM style of chat, nor the chat ticker, since the main purpose of the chat frame is to remove some of the urgancy...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/01/06, 11:20 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 65,622
Posted By hiro
Although actually a ~50% fade would leave it...

Although actually a ~50% fade would leave it readable, and at least allow you to see if anything was coming up behind you in that area.
Forum: Public Discussion 11/01/06, 11:13 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 65,622
Posted By hiro
Well, You want to be able to read the text area...

Well, You want to be able to read the text area clearly, which sort of precludes tossing it or fading it out.

However: "If you are determined to pay a price, get as much for it as you can."

The...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/27/06, 11:26 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 19,517
Posted By hiro
Its not as simple as that, besides I play a...

Its not as simple as that, besides I play a paladin I love supporting and that happens to include healing but it is not solely that.

In the meantime my Paladin is exalted with everything he wants to...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/18/06, 9:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,892
Posted By hiro
I agree with grub. Farming promotes ability to...

I agree with grub. Farming promotes ability to progress.

Be a little bit less concerned with keeping up with the bleeding edge Joneses - bleeding isn't everyone's idea of fun.

Keep at least one...
Forum: The Dung Heap 10/18/06, 9:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,098
Posted By hiro
3 guesses and a conclusion. 1 - The loot from...

3 guesses and a conclusion.

1 - The loot from everything pre C-thun/naxx will quickly be eclipsed.

2 - The Naxx items will not be eclipsed till 70 mostly, a process my guesses place at about a...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/10/06, 4:53 PM
Replies: 306
Views: 22,118
Posted By hiro
I agree, they are quite similar statements. Both...

I agree, they are quite similar statements. Both about 80% true for the tedious trash content there seems to be so much of in every dungeon.

However, while you can still hit 2-2-2-2-2-3 and do 80%...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/10/06, 4:49 PM
Replies: 306
Views: 22,118
Posted By hiro
Well, actually we usually only assign a lot of...

Well, actually we usually only assign a lot of specific healing on boss fights, and trust that raid cross healing will float us past most trash.

Don't get me wrong, I am annoyed at this change but...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/10/06, 4:45 PM
Replies: 306
Views: 22,118
Posted By hiro
I agree, they are quite similar statements. Both...

I agree, they are quite similar statements. Both about 80% true for the tedious trash content there seems to be so much of in every dungeon.

However, while you can still hit 2-2-2-2-2-3 and do 80%...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/09/06, 3:41 PM
Replies: 306
Views: 22,118
Posted By hiro
I notice that "this is good" posts fall into 2...

I notice that "this is good" posts fall into 2 camps.

1 - It was good because you were not paying attention to the details of the fight, just that mod.

- Constantly scanning healthbars visually to...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/06/06, 12:23 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 11,331
Posted By hiro
I don't believe /target functions from within...

I don't believe /target functions from within mods easily.
As such, what they are breaking is the ability to target anyone by clicking on anything other than a "proper" unit bar. Furthermore the RDX...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/21/06, 1:55 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,955
Posted By hiro
We run DKP and our rogues all actually agreed to...

We run DKP and our rogues all actually agreed to let 2 prot warriors grab T3 peices first for a reasonable flat price in exchange for those warriors passing on T2.5. After those two it's open to all...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/14/06, 10:45 AM
Replies: 455
Views: 75,309
Posted By hiro
I'm happiest with spamming OT1 because it seems...

I'm happiest with spamming OT1 because it seems less execution and lag sensitive.

However, since someone said they were thinking about a macro for OT2 and OT3, I thought should share the one I had...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/13/06, 12:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,441
Posted By hiro
http://www.curse-gaming.com/en/wow/addons-5114-rai...

http://www.curse-gaming.com/en/wow/addons-5114-raid-restore.html

^ That's the interesting new one I saw here a few days ago. Haven't had a chance to try it yet.
Forum: Public Discussion 09/13/06, 11:57 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,441
Posted By hiro
1) For trash generally you don't need assignments...

1) For trash generally you don't need assignments of any sort, and yes, EM mashing can "float" your raid along on a nice heavy cushion of overhealing without any cares. Of course, I'm a pally and we...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/06/06, 4:42 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 16,265
Posted By hiro
Yes, and everyone who ever thought twice about it...

Yes, and everyone who ever thought twice about it has said that the EZMODE fear ward has made our lives ridiculously easier, and Blizzard was snorting strange dust of the chests of naked lvl 1 gnome...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/06/06, 2:13 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 16,265
Posted By hiro
I think the SPIRIT of the OP was that the new Ret...

I think the SPIRIT of the OP was that the new Ret talents are a very good thing.

They do not allow the paladin to heal as well as a Holy paladin. But he can still heal when needed, and between...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/28/06, 1:59 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 21,888
Posted By hiro
More questions from this thread answered on Curse...

More questions from this thread answered on Curse (everyone remmber this is Beta info and Blizz is not shy about ripping out and reworking everything even LATE in testing).

Removing some ?'s about...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/22/06, 10:03 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 9,504
Posted By hiro
I downloaded, applied and hosted 1.12 for my...

I downloaded, applied and hosted 1.12 for my guildies an hour ago.

US server, as seen

<----

BTW anyone got patch notes? The updater wouldn't let me copy paste, and now I'm at work.
Forum: Public Discussion 08/18/06, 3:06 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,059
Posted By hiro
Our paladin channel is usually used to assign...

Our paladin channel is usually used to assign blessing divisions - "Moumin=Light, Hiro=Sanc, Iku=Kings, etc" and for the obligatory "grats" and other compliments and discussions when we win...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/18/06, 2:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,317
Posted By hiro
I do hope you know that the irony is killing...

I do hope you know that the irony is killing me.[/quote]
Hey, he said approximations. Or maybe he was talking about pool.

Anyway, personally anyway, I always check a poster's IP before warning him...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/18/06, 2:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,317
Posted By hiro
Hehe, poor guys getting the ban stick all over. ...

Hehe, poor guys getting the ban stick all over. Hopefully both their accounts will be unbanned by then.

Say what you like about being a grammar Nazi, enforcing decent approximations of correct...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/17/06, 2:46 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,390
Posted By hiro
DKP just makes it easy and it ensures that after...

DKP just makes it easy and it ensures that after every raid, I don't say - "that was 5 hours of my life wasted! Damn you (loot council, unlucky /roll, useless drops, etc)!". I come out of each...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/17/06, 2:33 PM
Replies: 301
Views: 24,445
Posted By hiro
On my many alts and main (as applicable) Right...

On my many alts and main (as applicable)

Right click any healthbar = heal that person
Spacebar = decursive
2 = Big Free/Instant Heal Macro to use the cooldown
3 = Tiny cheap fast heal for low mana...
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