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Forum: Druids 01/11/11, 10:11 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 490,883
Posted By Garanthir
Make sure "Target Parry Hastes" in the options...

Make sure "Target Parry Hastes" in the options tab is unchecked, also I went with Astrylian's suggestion and set the threat value to 7 down from the default 10.
Forum: Druids 01/10/11, 7:33 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 490,883
Posted By Garanthir
I need to go back and check to see exactly how I...

I need to go back and check to see exactly how I did it, but I've noticed sometimes Priest/Shaman Inspiration buff and Demo Roar do not always load in my saved buffs setting. When that happens Stam...
Forum: Druids 01/03/11, 5:44 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 490,883
Posted By Garanthir
I looked back at my combat logs on Halfus and...

I looked back at my combat logs on Halfus and Valiona/Theralion, melee damage accounted for roughly 76-78% of all damage taken. I'd say that's a pretty good case for the stam/armor meta. As always...
Forum: Druids 01/03/11, 2:24 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 490,883
Posted By Garanthir
Use Rawr to improve your gems and enchants....

Use Rawr to improve your gems and enchants. You're missing some pretty important enchants (staff enchant, head enchant) and using sub-par gems/enchants in other slots. Using Rawr I was able to get...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/08/10, 4:23 PM
Replies: 351
Views: 58,726
Posted By Garanthir
He/she was being sarcastic. Well, at least I hope...

He/she was being sarcastic. Well, at least I hope so.
Forum: Public Discussion 07/08/10, 3:45 PM
Replies: 351
Views: 58,726
Posted By Garanthir
That does bring up another side to this, the top...

That does bring up another side to this, the top progressing/well known players will be huge targets for Real ID exploitation. Hopefully it goes no further than the official forums.
Forum: Druids 06/18/09, 1:16 PM
Replies: 1,584
Views: 1,035,384
Posted By Garanthir
I was able to build it in Visual Studio 2008...

I was able to build it in Visual Studio 2008 using the Win32 template under Visual C++. I am not much of a coder, but if you need further information let me know.
Forum: Druids 06/10/09, 12:20 PM
Replies: 958
Views: 1,190,133
Posted By Garanthir
Using the tanking suggestions above what are you...

Using the tanking suggestions above what are you guys using for gear sets on Hodir hard mode? I've been juggling between no Frost Resist, 1pc, then 2 pc in slots that do not affect Expertise too much.
Forum: Druids 05/05/09, 2:01 AM
Replies: 857
Views: 398,696
Posted By Garanthir
Re-reading the reply I do see skill mentioned, my...

Re-reading the reply I do see skill mentioned, my mistake. Maybe since it was a reply to someone's Thorim tanking question I overlooked it.
Forum: Druids 05/05/09, 1:27 AM
Replies: 857
Views: 398,696
Posted By Garanthir
Your statement is incorrect. Druids do not need...

Your statement is incorrect. Druids do not need Defense gear to tank with 3/3 Survival of the Fittest. The Druid above was simply hit by Unbalancing Strike one of Thorim's abilities.
Forum: Druids 04/23/09, 5:01 PM
Replies: 1,584
Views: 1,035,384
Posted By Garanthir
It extends the duration of the ability. Why on...

It extends the duration of the ability. Why on Earth would they make a set bonus that intentionally lowers DPS?
Forum: Druids 04/17/09, 12:03 PM
Replies: 761
Views: 318,919
Posted By Garanthir
Vyshe, I was looking over our guild's WMO report...

Vyshe, I was looking over our guild's WMO report and saw the same patterns. What's interesting is that our Paladin was higher than me. The Miss % is also interesting. I need to find out the other two...
Forum: Druids 04/16/09, 7:33 PM
Replies: 1,356
Views: 949,204
Posted By Garanthir
What Glyphs did you have on the PTR? The 3% SR...

What Glyphs did you have on the PTR? The 3% SR would put you close to 4k, the 6% would put you a little over 4k. Lastly don't forget about the Rake change (Primal Gore no longer affects it).
Forum: Druids 04/15/09, 2:18 PM
Replies: 1,584
Views: 1,035,384
Posted By Garanthir
No, nothing is assuming that you are hit capped....

No, nothing is assuming that you are hit capped. It's all about stat weights, you take a list of stats and prioritize them. There's nothing that says "get to x number", folks really need to read...
Forum: Druids 04/14/09, 2:44 PM
Replies: 761
Views: 318,919
Posted By Garanthir
For new content I think it's best to balance your...

For new content I think it's best to balance your stats and have plenty of gear choices in your bags. A solid all around general set and the ability to bulk up in certain areas will help immensely in...
Forum: Druids 04/02/09, 11:02 AM
Replies: 1,356
Views: 949,204
Posted By Garanthir
Not to be insulting, but your position in that...

Not to be insulting, but your position in that WWS parse does not support any sort of stat weighting argument. There is no post in this thread that states hit is not important. Rather, there are many...
Forum: Druids 03/27/09, 3:45 PM
Replies: 761
Views: 318,919
Posted By Garanthir
Even with the adjustment, we'll still be quite a...

Even with the adjustment, we'll still be quite a bit better than live. Aren't all other AOE spells subject to the cap? Seems like they are just fixing an oversight, can't really consider that a...
Forum: Druids 03/27/09, 2:15 PM
Replies: 761
Views: 318,919
Posted By Garanthir
The FB change seems to backup the assertion that...

The FB change seems to backup the assertion that Rake was changed for PvP reasons. I remember posts concerning "burst...
Forum: Druids 03/26/09, 3:16 PM
Replies: 1,356
Views: 949,204
Posted By Garanthir
I guess my point is that things(Class tuning,...

I guess my point is that things(Class tuning, encounter tuning, etc) need to stabilize, and possibly even go live before Cat DPS is adjusted. It might very well be that Cat Druid DPS is too high, but...
Forum: Druids 03/26/09, 1:53 PM
Replies: 1,356
Views: 949,204
Posted By Garanthir
Using anecdotal evidence of screenshots plus RAWR...

Using anecdotal evidence of screenshots plus RAWR to call for nerfs is simply ridiculous.
Forum: Druids 03/26/09, 11:11 AM
Replies: 1,356
Views: 949,204
Posted By Garanthir
I think Cat DPS "feels" a bit high right now, but...

I think Cat DPS "feels" a bit high right now, but it might just be a case of Druids being "tuned" and the other classes still being fiddled with. I hope that until the other classes are done nothing...
Forum: Druids 03/15/09, 4:58 PM
Replies: 761
Views: 318,919
Posted By Garanthir
Apparently taking the time to read the whole...

Apparently taking the time to read the whole statement is hard too??

The mechanic could simply be changed for FFF and iFF to coexist the same way the Mangle and Trauma do.
Forum: The Dung Heap 03/12/09, 3:49 PM
Replies: 30,098
Views: 1,874,238
Posted By Garanthir
If you right click on a piece of gear then edit...

If you right click on a piece of gear then edit (put whatever gem you want/like) the item you can immediately check your stats - TPS, health, Dodge, etc with that item equipped. Should help gem...
Forum: Druids 03/12/09, 3:43 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 180,331
Posted By Garanthir
There really is no set rule, Rawr can help you...

There really is no set rule, Rawr can help you evaluate those decisions. Remember you can sort gear by Mitigation, Survival, Threat, and Overall.
Forum: Druids 03/12/09, 3:14 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 180,331
Posted By Garanthir
Regal Twilight is +8 Dodge Rating, not %. From...

Regal Twilight is +8 Dodge Rating, not %.

From the Feral numbers thread


Dodge Rating
1 DodgeRating = 0.025% Dodge
39.35 DodgeRating = 1% Dodge

Agility
Forum: Druids 03/07/09, 3:34 PM
Replies: 761
Views: 318,919
Posted By Garanthir
This is probably stating the obvious, but it is...

This is probably stating the obvious, but it is worth noting. The Savage Defense "shield" gains value on trinket procs from Mirror of Truth. My shield went from 1312 absorbed to 1562 absorbed or...
Forum: Druids 03/04/09, 12:04 PM
Replies: 1,356
Views: 949,204
Posted By Garanthir
One would hope that class design changes are not...

One would hope that class design changes are not based on simulations or theorycraft projections. Not to bash any of the excellent work that has been done here, but I would like to believe that the...
Forum: Druids 03/03/09, 3:01 PM
Replies: 761
Views: 318,919
Posted By Garanthir
Would more stam have improved his DTPS? If...

Would more stam have improved his DTPS? If anything dropping avoidance and armor would have made that higher would it not? As far as AVD goes, since avoidance only equals Dodge for Druids wont they...
Forum: Druids 03/03/09, 1:20 PM
Replies: 761
Views: 318,919
Posted By Garanthir
I think the reason stam stacking Druids see no...

I think the reason stam stacking Druids see no "punishment" while tanking comes down to 2 things. Threat and healer mana. If threat was actually an issue then all the full 24 stam gem polar set...
Forum: Druids 02/24/09, 9:02 PM
Replies: 761
Views: 318,919
Posted By Garanthir
Well I was hoping to have some decent PTR...

Well I was hoping to have some decent PTR information, but Mangle is bugged and Savage Defense is not trainable yet. Here's a quick tank stat comparison to illustrate the SotF change.

This is just a...
Forum: Druids 02/17/09, 6:29 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 180,331
Posted By Garanthir
Yes, Rawr does have DPS and TPS values in the...

Yes, Rawr does have DPS and TPS values in the Bear model.
Forum: Druids 02/15/09, 4:17 PM
Replies: 857
Views: 398,696
Posted By Garanthir
At this stage in WotLK I am curious as to how...

At this stage in WotLK I am curious as to how many Ferals are still using T6? The set bonuses(especially 4pc when stacked with 2 T7) continue to seem very powerful and work well with a 60/11 "Tank"...
Forum: Druids 01/28/09, 1:37 PM
Replies: 1,356
Views: 949,204
Posted By Garanthir
Doing a quick look in Rawr, you're not too far...

Doing a quick look in Rawr, you're not too far off from it's predicted DPS. Also note that Str. food would give you a 25 DPS increase over Hit food. What flask or elixers were you using? Lastly a...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 01/23/09, 11:34 PM
Replies: 724
Views: 360,827
Posted By Garanthir
I figured I'd follow up on the Ergodex DX1 in...

I figured I'd follow up on the Ergodex DX1 in case anyone else is interested since the early posters don't seem to be around any more.

I picked mine up for 148.14 from Beach Audio ...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 01/15/09, 3:43 PM
Replies: 724
Views: 360,827
Posted By Garanthir
Searching through this thread there were some...

Searching through this thread there were some references to the Ergodex DX1 early on. The posts were from 2007, I am curious if any of those folks still post and if you still use the DX1 for WoW....
Forum: Druids 10/16/08, 2:14 PM
Replies: 5,072
Views: 1,924,259
Posted By Garanthir
You need to remember that SotF not only reduces...

You need to remember that SotF not only reduces chance to be crit, but increases stats. +2% to stats per talent point, what else could be better since you are going for survivability? Primal...
Forum: Druids 10/16/08, 12:27 PM
Replies: 5,072
Views: 1,924,259
Posted By Garanthir
Don't even worry about it, along with the rest of...

Don't even worry about it, along with the rest of Sunwell the adds are trivialized. Also why do you have 2 points in Pred. Instincts? Primal Precision is better, no?
Forum: Druids 10/13/08, 4:28 PM
Replies: 3,759
Views: 756,283
Posted By Garanthir
So far I've solo'd to 74 on Beta. Initially I had...

So far I've solo'd to 74 on Beta. Initially I had a blast stealthing, Kitty Charge, Pounce, Glyphed Shred, and if it was still alive doing a FB. Fun, but slow. Now I just Mangle, Rake using a Glyphed...
Forum: Druids 10/12/08, 1:34 AM
Replies: 3,759
Views: 756,283
Posted By Garanthir
I think it's an important point to make that dual...

I think it's an important point to make that dual specs allow Hybrids *more* flexibility and does not take away from raid/group versatility/desirability. Druids can spec full healing, caster DPS,...
Forum: Druids 10/10/08, 1:02 AM
Replies: 3,759
Views: 756,283
Posted By Garanthir
Haven't seen it posted, but on Beta Glyphed Maul...

Haven't seen it posted, but on Beta Glyphed Maul applies IW to both targets. That is pretty nice, and will help a lot on Muru door adds.
Forum: Druids 10/09/08, 4:28 PM
Replies: 3,759
Views: 756,283
Posted By Garanthir
This type of question question is EXACTLY why I...

This type of question question is EXACTLY why I reposted the link to Mijae's post.

Savage Fury: 357.19
LotP: 197.77
Primal Precision: 173.17
Rend & Tear: 117.54 <-------
Predatory Strikes:...
Forum: Druids 10/09/08, 3:36 PM
Replies: 3,759
Views: 756,283
Posted By Garanthir
Both post numbers are 2248? And yeah I forgot...

Both post numbers are 2248? And yeah I forgot about both those changes, thanks to you and Loth.
Forum: Druids 10/09/08, 2:13 PM
Replies: 3,759
Views: 756,283
Posted By Garanthir
I haven't seen anything else posted, I guess...

I haven't seen anything else posted, I guess because most assume certain items as "core" Bear talents (Thick Hide, Natural Reaction, SotF, etc). But I do see your point, breaking the other aspects...
Forum: Druids 10/09/08, 12:28 PM
Replies: 3,759
Views: 756,283
Posted By Garanthir
With most assumptions pointing to the patch going...

With most assumptions pointing to the patch going live on Tuesday I think it's worth going back over this posthttp://elitistjerks.com/907379-post2248.html. It is excellent guidance for Bear focus...
Forum: Druids 09/30/08, 8:22 PM
Replies: 3,759
Views: 756,283
Posted By Garanthir
World of Raids words it like this; Protector of...

World of Raids words it like this;

Protector of the Pack - Now reduced damage per party member by 1/2/3% instead of a flat 3% for all ranks.

Edit: Bleh that looks like the old tooltip.....
Forum: Druids 09/30/08, 11:38 AM
Replies: 3,759
Views: 756,283
Posted By Garanthir
Well another ability might be interesting, but...

Well another ability might be interesting, but after tanking a couple of 5 mans in Beta it seems like I am pressing several more buttons than before :)

Berserk, Bark Skin, Survival Instincts, and...
Forum: Druids 09/30/08, 11:11 AM
Replies: 3,759
Views: 756,283
Posted By Garanthir
I wonder what GC means by "but if things start to...

I wonder what GC means by "but if things start to fall apart"? Hitting the armor cap too early?

All in all I think Bear tanking is in a pretty damn good spot. There might be an incomming AC...
Forum: Druids 09/25/08, 3:08 PM
Replies: 3,759
Views: 756,283
Posted By Garanthir
Huh? There's plenty of DPS data in this thread, a...

Huh? There's plenty of DPS data in this thread, a lot of discussion focuses on tanking at the moment, but that's not to say DPS is "taboo". Tanking just happens to be the current focus.
Forum: Druids 09/20/08, 3:58 PM
Replies: 3,759
Views: 756,283
Posted By Garanthir
Yeah obviously it will take more testing, but the...

Yeah obviously it will take more testing, but the Natural Reaction talent seems like a really good Rage "battery".

Since WWS doesn't want to parse my LK Beta combat logs I am going to try out...
Forum: Druids 09/20/08, 2:27 PM
Replies: 3,759
Views: 756,283
Posted By Garanthir
In my decision is was easy to simply swap...

In my decision is was easy to simply swap Ferocity for FA.
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