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Forum: Rogues 08/06/11, 11:26 AM
Replies: 512
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Posted By Omniwank
Done. If anyone would like to calculate the EP...

Done. If anyone would like to calculate the EP for the 4.2 trinkets I will update the original list.
Forum: Rogues 07/22/11, 7:40 PM
Replies: 512
Views: 961,829
Posted By Omniwank
150 DPS out of players doing ~30-40k+ equates to...

150 DPS out of players doing ~30-40k+ equates to a fraction of a percent damage difference. Considering the Shadow-craft model isn't a true 100% accurate representation of the Subtlety cycle, I'm...
Forum: Rogues 07/20/11, 7:31 PM
Replies: 512
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Posted By Omniwank
I suppose the thing to consider is the effect...

I suppose the thing to consider is the effect item level will have on the gains seen currently. If more gear results in a higher value for Backstab than Hemo (such as with the glyph), then I'm...
Forum: Rogues 06/23/11, 11:15 PM
Replies: 512
Views: 961,829
Posted By Omniwank
I'm currently retired from raiding but I've...

I'm currently retired from raiding but I've continued to monitor this thread and the patch notes as they get released. I never had time to create/expand some of the sections I originally planned to,...
Forum: Death Knights 05/14/11, 3:53 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 293,952
Posted By Omniwank
Does a DPS Runeforge outweigh a weapon a Tier...

Does a DPS Runeforge outweigh a weapon a Tier higher? For example I tank with Akirus the Worm-Breaker - Item - World of Warcraft (http://www.wowhead.com/item=65007) and DPS with Shalug'doom, the Axe...
Forum: The Dung Heap 04/03/11, 12:43 PM
Replies: 30,097
Views: 1,873,866
Posted By Omniwank
Are you able to pull up the last time you used...

Are you able to pull up the last time you used Death Strike before [21:54:26.449]? I'm curious because there's a 7 second window from that DS (which was all OH) and the theoretical deathblow if...
Forum: Death Knights 04/03/11, 10:46 AM
Replies: 830
Views: 2,313,912
Posted By Omniwank
40k of the healing from DC was overheals. ...

40k of the healing from DC was overheals. Looking at the parse you're referencing, your Lichborne is on cooldown each time you are sitting at less than 30% health, meaning you are using other...
Forum: Death Knights 04/02/11, 12:44 PM
Replies: 830
Views: 2,313,912
Posted By Omniwank
The DS per min via RE procs is fairly...

The DS per min via RE procs is fairly straightforward for CS (60 sec/3.168 swing x .1 proc x 10 RP/30 RP per RS, x .45 RE chance x .73 average RE proc for a Frost/Unholy Rune = .2074). The...
Forum: Death Knights 04/01/11, 8:48 PM
Replies: 830
Views: 2,313,912
Posted By Omniwank
I guess you missed the part in my post where I...

I guess you missed the part in my post where I wrote "Obviously those aren't progression for you anymore,", and where I went on to explain why one would have a such a strong value for Lichborne...
Forum: Death Knights 04/01/11, 6:46 PM
Replies: 830
Views: 2,313,912
Posted By Omniwank
That's true. Looking at your logs from Wednesday...

That's true. Looking at your logs from Wednesday night (World of Logs - Real Time Raid Analysis (http://www.worldoflogs.com/reports/21rnwbu31lm6ouuw/details/8/)), I see that for the majority (6/7)...
Forum: Death Knights 04/01/11, 1:13 AM
Replies: 830
Views: 2,313,912
Posted By Omniwank
Single target snap threat isn't much of an issue,...

Single target snap threat isn't much of an issue, especially with the Dancing Rune Weapon glyph or if you are getting MDs off the bat. I mentioned aoe snap threat, with Conclave adds coming to mind...
Forum: Death Knights 03/31/11, 7:37 PM
Replies: 830
Views: 2,313,912
Posted By Omniwank
Stacking Mastery and the nature of Runic...

Stacking Mastery and the nature of Runic Empowerment don't seem conducive to the Lichborne talent. Lichborne itself is an "oh shit" reactionary heal, yet it requires RP pooling for it to have any...
Forum: Rogues 03/22/11, 12:13 PM
Replies: 985
Views: 837,422
Posted By Omniwank
It seems that the talent ranking numerical values...

It seems that the talent ranking numerical values do not update as talent points are invested/removed. I notice that the bars representing their values change, and the glyph DPS values are also...
Forum: Rogues 03/20/11, 11:49 AM
Replies: 985
Views: 837,422
Posted By Omniwank
Considering how close Wound Poison is to Instant...

Considering how close Wound Poison is to Instant in the ShadowCraft engine for both Combat and Subtlety, would it be possible to model target changes/interruptions where your Deadly Poison stacks are...
Forum: Rogues 03/17/11, 3:37 PM
Replies: 512
Views: 961,829
Posted By Omniwank
According to the Shadowcraft engine, it appears...

According to the Shadowcraft engine, it appears the gap between Instant and Wound poison is closer than I originally stated. For Combat, switching to Wound Poison looks to be slightly less than a 2%...
Forum: Rogues 03/17/11, 12:09 PM
Replies: 512
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Posted By Omniwank
On the topic of the Hemorrhage debuff, I have...

On the topic of the Hemorrhage debuff, I have done some quick napkin math on a few of my parses and I am essentially coming to the same conclusion. The difference between the "worst" case scenario...
Forum: Rogues 03/15/11, 5:22 PM
Replies: 512
Views: 961,829
Posted By Omniwank
Combat would face the same issue, perhaps even...

Combat would face the same issue, perhaps even worse since Subtlety's mastery helps stack DP slightly faster. I've only seen one post regarding Wound Poison on the MH in the Combat thread...
Forum: Rogues 03/15/11, 1:55 PM
Replies: 512
Views: 961,829
Posted By Omniwank
Which encounters are you referencing...

Which encounters are you referencing specifically? Subtlety Rogues shouldn't have many issues maintaining time on target from their mobility. From my understanding, switching to Wound Poison is...
Forum: Rogues 03/12/11, 4:59 PM
Replies: 512
Views: 961,829
Posted By Omniwank
I'm not sure if the direction it bounces you is...

I'm not sure if the direction it bounces you is random. I was under the impression that where you land is based on where the boss is oriented when you Shadow Step, and since tanks have to reposition...
Forum: Rogues 03/12/11, 2:03 PM
Replies: 512
Views: 961,829
Posted By Omniwank
I added two sections and updated it with the...

I added two sections and updated it with the information discussed in the thread.
Forum: Rogues 03/10/11, 12:26 PM
Replies: 512
Views: 961,829
Posted By Omniwank
That makes sense if there is there is only a...

That makes sense if there is there is only a short window to Backstab at the start of the cast, however on Normal when we stack on his tail for Feud I had no issue using Backstab while he was facing...
Forum: Rogues 03/10/11, 11:48 AM
Replies: 512
Views: 961,829
Posted By Omniwank
This is not true. I tested it multiple times...

This is not true. I tested it multiple times from different angles last night on Heroic difficulty and you cannot Backstab during Feud while he is facing you.
Forum: Rogues 03/09/11, 9:27 PM
Replies: 512
Views: 961,829
Posted By Omniwank
There's a few reasons to use Ambush over Garrote...

There's a few reasons to use Ambush over Garrote at the start. Garrote only awards one combo point while Ambush gives two. An Ambush crit also procs HaT at the start, so it normally gives 3 CPs, 5...
Forum: Rogues 03/08/11, 10:19 PM
Replies: 512
Views: 961,829
Posted By Omniwank
I just tested it, and you can Shadow Step safely...

I just tested it, and you can Shadow Step safely while Magmaw's head is grounded.
Forum: Rogues 03/08/11, 5:17 PM
Replies: 512
Views: 961,829
Posted By Omniwank
There's a good chance my EP values for it are...

There's a good chance my EP values for it are from its earlier iteration. If anyone has its current EP for Subtlety I will update the trinket list.
Forum: Rogues 03/08/11, 12:46 PM
Replies: 512
Views: 961,829
Posted By Omniwank
I never stated that Rogues are not open to...

I never stated that Rogues are not open to experimentation. I said that there are no raiding Rogues that play Subtlety because there is the stigma that it is the lowest DPS spec in the entire game -...
Forum: Rogues 03/07/11, 11:33 PM
Replies: 512
Views: 961,829
Posted By Omniwank
I probably should of addressed this earlier. The...

I probably should of addressed this earlier. The short answer is that no, Subtlety parses are not accurate. There are multiple reasons. The first and most obvious is that a very small percentile...
Forum: Rogues 03/07/11, 6:25 PM
Replies: 512
Views: 961,829
Posted By Omniwank
It's also worth mentioning that for encounters...

It's also worth mentioning that for encounters where Subtlety may not be optimal for your raid, it is relatively easy to switch to Combat without the need to reforge or regem gear since they have...
Forum: Rogues 03/06/11, 3:54 PM
Replies: 512
Views: 961,829
Posted By Omniwank
I mentioned it earlier, but if you are just...

I mentioned it earlier, but if you are just trying to learn the rotation you can sub in the Rupture glyph for Eviscerate/SD until you are comfortable. With practice you'll find it isn't...
Forum: Rogues 03/04/11, 11:11 PM
Replies: 512
Views: 961,829
Posted By Omniwank
A couple interesting notes/tricks about raiding...

A couple interesting notes/tricks about raiding as Subtlety:

- Contrary to prior thought, Subtlety is actually well suited for Al'akir. Due to Recuperate, it is never necessary for a Subtlety Rogue...
Forum: Rogues 02/27/11, 12:51 AM
Replies: 512
Views: 961,829
Posted By Omniwank
While Haste is Subtlety's strongest substat after...

While Haste is Subtlety's strongest substat after Yellow Hit, Landslide is still significantly ahead of Hurricane and raiding Rogues should have it on both weapons. However, it should be noted that...
Forum: Rogues 02/26/11, 4:28 PM
Replies: 512
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Posted By Omniwank
I haven't had enough time to model it. Rupture...

I haven't had enough time to model it. Rupture is typically around 5% of your damage, so the Hemo debuff is roughly a 1.5% damage increase. The question is whether the damage difference between a...
Forum: Rogues 02/25/11, 7:03 PM
Replies: 512
Views: 961,829
Posted By Omniwank
I have spent some time testing both, and I am...

I have spent some time testing both, and I am unable to perform the fifth Ambush before Shadow Dance wears off (it's about 1-1.5 seconds short). This is with 100 energy and timing Recuperate to tick...
Forum: Rogues 02/25/11, 2:06 PM
Replies: 512
Views: 961,829
Posted By Omniwank
I updated the Recuperate info. Double...

I updated the Recuperate info. Double Ambush/Evis during Shadow Dance is only possible once due to energy restrictions, and that is assuming you are at full energy/Recuperate duration when you...
Forum: Rogues 02/25/11, 9:31 AM
Replies: 512
Views: 961,829
Posted By Omniwank
The problem with this calculation is that in...

The problem with this calculation is that in practice you will not have 5 CPs for every Eviscerate, meaning they will not always cost 10 energy from RS returns. The 2 second cooldown of HaT...
Forum: Rogues 02/25/11, 4:12 AM
Replies: 512
Views: 961,829
Posted By Omniwank
I removed the Glyph of Shadow Dance because there...

I removed the Glyph of Shadow Dance because there simply isn't enough energy returns/generation to support 4 Ambushes and 3 Eviscerates over 8 seconds. Also, substituting Eviscerate for Recuperate...
Forum: Rogues 02/25/11, 3:42 AM
Replies: 512
Views: 961,829
Posted By Omniwank
Raid size should have a negligible difference on...

Raid size should have a negligible difference on HaT's effectiveness.
Forum: Rogues 02/25/11, 2:27 AM
Replies: 512
Views: 961,829
Posted By Omniwank
You must retain at least 35 energy at all times...

You must retain at least 35 energy at all times for Eviscerate (which is practically every other finisher). If you are at, say, 50 energy and 3 CPs, and you Backstab, you risk losing a CP because...
Forum: Rogues 02/24/11, 9:03 PM
Replies: 512
Views: 961,829
Posted By Omniwank
It does in fact retain the Master of Subtlety...

It does in fact retain the Master of Subtlety buff when rolled with Serrated Blades. Assuming you begin with a 5 CP SnD before opening, your first Ambush will generate 5 CPs. If you spend those on...
Forum: Rogues 02/24/11, 6:52 PM
Replies: 512
Views: 961,829
Posted By Omniwank
The advantage of using Shadowstep on your opening...

The advantage of using Shadowstep on your opening Ambush is that it eliminates the need to position behind the boss at the start, increasing your uptime and making the cooldown available for your...
Forum: Rogues 02/24/11, 5:15 PM
Replies: 512
Views: 961,829
Posted By Omniwank
You aren't counting CPs gained from HaT, which...

You aren't counting CPs gained from HaT, which can proc from your own abilities. The 25 energy was a typo; it should be 35. Glyph of Ambush is useless unless you are Shadow Dancing outside of melee...
Forum: Rogues 02/24/11, 4:47 PM
Replies: 512
Views: 961,829
Posted By Omniwank
Cataclysm Subtlety Compendium

Removing my guide to avoid any confusion with the new one.

Thank you and good luck.
Forum: Rogues 01/27/11, 1:58 PM
Replies: 886
Views: 4,022,452
Posted By Omniwank
On the topic of capping Expertise, keep in mind...

On the topic of capping Expertise, keep in mind that dodged Envenoms are a free Envenom buff. Not only will this increase its own uptime, but it allows you to divert those CPs toward Rupture uptime...
Forum: The Dung Heap 01/15/11, 12:57 AM
Replies: 30,097
Views: 1,873,866
Posted By Omniwank
Honestly, this has been discussed to death in...

Honestly, this has been discussed to death in this thread and regardless of what you open with or what your first CPs are used on it makes a completely minute difference to your overall damage output...
Forum: Rogues 12/21/10, 6:38 AM
Replies: 886
Views: 4,022,452
Posted By Omniwank
We know that Assassination is strong at AOE via...

We know that Assassination is strong at AOE via FoK, but I'm curious about what is optimal when there are fewer targets present. When you have, say, 2 adds alongside a target mob, there's the option...
Forum: Rogues 03/07/10, 11:34 AM
Replies: 1,402
Views: 903,435
Posted By Omniwank
It's also worth noting that if you are dropping...

It's also worth noting that if you are dropping your tricks on another DPS, they are going to have enormous threat issues since you are looking at 50% uptime of the TotT buff (even non-Subtlety...
Forum: Rogues 03/06/10, 5:01 PM
Replies: 1,402
Views: 903,435
Posted By Omniwank
I would be weary of modeling Subtlety DPS under...

I would be weary of modeling Subtlety DPS under this assumption. As it stands, Filthy Tricks is a *ridiculous* amount of damage (hell, it's even more than Hunger for Blood) when it is abused on...
Forum: Rogues 02/27/10, 5:32 PM
Replies: 1,402
Views: 903,435
Posted By Omniwank
A lot of the timing that is required for those...

A lot of the timing that is required for those sort of SD DPS gains are possible yet unlikely due to all the cooldown and energy pooling requirements. I'd be interested to hear what values you get...
Forum: Rogues 02/24/10, 9:16 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 941,911
Posted By Omniwank
My question is in regards to the 4 ambush...

My question is in regards to the 4 ambush scenario, because if you eviscerate even once, 4 ambushes are impossible due to GCD constraints. And if you are eviscerating to use your combo points, 3...
Forum: Rogues 02/24/10, 5:02 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 941,911
Posted By Omniwank
Is there any reason why you would not be...

Is there any reason why you would not be Eviscerating inbetween Ambushes? Ambush crits will generate 4 cps if my memory as PVP Shadowdance serves me well, and dropping a 35 energy Eviscerate can...
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