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Forum: Public Discussion 03/12/09, 8:44 PM
Replies: 489
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Posted By bellator
I would pray immortal not be part of the meta...

I would pray immortal not be part of the meta purely for the "normal mode drake raid" vs "heroic loot raid" reason that has been mentioned.

In fact I hope, though rather in vein i'd imagine, it gets...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/24/09, 11:39 AM
Replies: 634
Views: 225,777
Posted By bellator
Likely to ensure no one can get it on PTR?

Likely to ensure no one can get it on PTR?
Forum: Paladins 02/24/09, 10:45 AM
Replies: 1,873
Views: 4,152,438
Posted By bellator
On the ShoR glyph issue, on the listing at...

On the ShoR glyph issue, on the listing at thottbot:-
Glyph of Shield of Righteousness - Thottbot: World of Warcraft (http://thottbot.com/test/s63222)
The aura would indicate an 80% reduction in...
Forum: Paladins 02/24/09, 10:38 AM
Replies: 3,523
Views: 1,876,539
Posted By bellator
I see a couple of people strongly dislike hand of...

I see a couple of people strongly dislike hand of salvation glyph, however there are times where tanking is needed but threat not (adds on KT, noth, grob, gluth, Raz. 4HM(depening on tactic), MT...
Forum: Paladins 02/24/09, 9:49 AM
Replies: 1,873
Views: 4,152,438
Posted By bellator
Mentioned in previous thread, but found this on...

Mentioned in previous thread, but found this on thottbot in the new uncategorised spells. potential addition for paladins? Arm of Law - Thottbot: World of Warcraft (http://thottbot.com/test/s63817)
Forum: Paladins 02/24/09, 9:31 AM
Replies: 3,523
Views: 1,876,539
Posted By bellator
Was looking at the new "uncategorised" spells and...

Was looking at the new "uncategorised" spells and found this:-

Arm of Law - Thottbot: World of Warcraft (http://thottbot.com/test/s63817)

Could this be a new prot / ret-pvp mechanic for dealing...
Forum: Paladins 02/24/09, 7:13 AM
Replies: 1,873
Views: 4,152,438
Posted By bellator
I always assume BoSanc and Grace stacked. Does...

I always assume BoSanc and Grace stacked. Does Vigilance also not stack with either of them?
Forum: Paladins 02/24/09, 5:56 AM
Replies: 1,873
Views: 4,152,438
Posted By bellator
Couple of things i'm interested in finding out as...

Couple of things i'm interested in finding out as soon as anyone gets onto the PTR

1) BoK - Is the trainable spell or 2% or 10% version? Have they made this a flat 2% instead of the arguably...
Forum: Paladins 02/06/09, 9:09 AM
Replies: 1,873
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Posted By bellator
I agree it looks likely that the mana regen part...

I agree it looks likely that the mana regen part of BoSanc is soon to go, but in a tanking raid situation I think removing both BoSanc and SA would be very bad for a prot paladin. (ofc when not...
Forum: Paladins 01/25/09, 1:19 PM
Replies: 1,873
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Posted By bellator
Why is this working as intended though? Other...

Why is this working as intended though?

Other similar calculations such as stamina increases from combat expertise, sacred duty and bok work multiplicitively X*1.06*1.08*1.1 as opposed to...
Forum: Paladins 01/25/09, 11:21 AM
Replies: 1,873
Views: 4,152,438
Posted By bellator
Bug with Block Value (Redoubt and EED)

Was just wondering if anyone had noticed the buggy interaction between redoubt and Eternal Earthsiege Diamond?

The two abilities read as follows:-

Redoubt: - Increases Block Value by 30%
Eternal...
Forum: Public Discussion 01/16/09, 5:10 AM
Replies: 989
Views: 250,726
Posted By bellator
Just want to clarify that you mean by "after...

Just want to clarify that you mean by "after you've been saved to a raid id" I assume you mean that after a raid has been saved to a raid ID not an individual person. So you couldn't for example have...
Forum: Paladins 01/05/09, 10:42 AM
Replies: 1,873
Views: 4,152,438
Posted By bellator
With Diminishing Returns thats not an easy answer...

With Diminishing Returns thats not an easy answer as the answer depends a great deal of your other gear. Without diminishing returns, the total avoidance gain you get from Vital Protection over T7 is...
Forum: Paladins 12/01/08, 11:05 AM
Replies: 1,873
Views: 4,152,438
Posted By bellator
Remember whilst Judgement damage is less than...

Remember whilst Judgement damage is less than hammer damage, a lot of paladins will have Libram of Obstruction which as well as beniffiting defensively from using judgement on cooldown, after...
Forum: Paladins 10/23/08, 11:33 AM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 799,654
Posted By bellator
Personally I found that SoR was most useful even...

Personally I found that SoR was most useful even when multi-mob tanking. The reason being all mobs in 5/10/25man die so fast. Over time SoV does increase TPS, but takes a while for it to build up. I...
Forum: Paladins 10/17/08, 8:45 AM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,131,308
Posted By bellator
Quick Analysis of Planned Changes

Based on the 4/8% AoW increase and 40% DoT Righteous Fury, I have done a quick analysis to see how the dps has changed compared to what it is now. What I have found is:-

Judgement = About 12%...
Forum: Paladins 10/17/08, 3:50 AM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,131,308
Posted By bellator
When all our abilities settle down, i'll try to...

When all our abilities settle down, i'll try to get it updated, but takes a while and not a lot of time on my hands atm. There is Rawr which is being updated I believe and looks a lot nicer than mine...
Forum: Paladins 10/13/08, 7:44 PM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,131,308
Posted By bellator
I haven't run the calculations through, but would...

I haven't run the calculations through, but would say most likely on both accounts. Atr/AP is getting a boost whilst Armor Pen and Haste are becoming less effective.
Forum: Paladins 10/12/08, 10:58 AM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 799,654
Posted By bellator
Regarding the SoR +SotP > SoB discussion, so far...

Regarding the SoR +SotP > SoB discussion, so far all the calculations i have done (assuming Sheath effects everything) have shown SoB to be top.

The two quick things that stand out is the SoR is...
Forum: Paladins 10/07/08, 11:21 AM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 799,654
Posted By bellator
Hope this helps clarify my assumption. In 10 man...

Hope this helps clarify my assumption.

In 10 man naxx, it's pretty worthless on the following fights:-

Anub - only 1 person takes significant damage
Maex - only 1 person takes significant...
Forum: Paladins 10/07/08, 7:59 AM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 799,654
Posted By bellator
The problem with beacon is it's variability in...

The problem with beacon is it's variability in power. In some occassions it is great, in others it is worthless. It makes it impossible to balance.

If you balance it around fights where it is...
Forum: Paladins 10/01/08, 9:07 AM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 799,654
Posted By bellator
Just a quick question to other beta testers, but...

Just a quick question to other beta testers, but has Sacred Shield always had a 75% coefficient with SpPower? Just been testing it now, and this does add some value to the ability as it's absorbing...
Forum: Paladins 10/01/08, 8:26 AM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 799,654
Posted By bellator
With regards Sacred shield As per the picture...

With regards Sacred shield As per the picture Zebra posted, speaking with a pala in my guild this is my experience too. After the shield is up, a single hit of 10 afterwards wont remove it. It will...
Forum: Paladins 09/30/08, 12:49 PM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 799,654
Posted By bellator
I think the idea is that these situations like...

I think the idea is that these situations like malygos's vortex will only happen in 10/25 man raids. I think the idea is that we don't need to be able to do this kind of healing as there will always...
Forum: Paladins 09/30/08, 9:23 AM
Replies: 2,705
Views: 901,635
Posted By bellator
Is this a kara run on beta at 80? Would the...

Is this a kara run on beta at 80? Would the increased crit, reduced dodge of low level mobs effect the ret pala's dps more than a prot pala's threat? Combined with lack of fanaticism this could...
Forum: Paladins 09/26/08, 4:19 PM
Replies: 2,705
Views: 901,635
Posted By bellator
Personally from this thread I got the impression...

Personally from this thread I got the impression that the dps they are aiming for is around 2500:-

MMO-Champion BlueTracker - Not possible to leave Ret paladin feedback...
Forum: Paladins 09/25/08, 6:55 PM
Replies: 2,705
Views: 901,635
Posted By bellator
Honestly I couldnt say. I've paid little...

Honestly I couldnt say. I've paid little attention to it, and AoE tanking is so effect anything that happens to break loose is on the verge of death. I've not noticed any mobs wandering around which...
Forum: Paladins 09/25/08, 11:59 AM
Replies: 2,705
Views: 901,635
Posted By bellator
Completely anecdotal, and statistically...

Completely anecdotal, and statistically insignificant atm, but so far (with taunt glyph and next to no +hit), I have probably used taunt on bosses 20-25 times (gluth, anub and 4hm). I have yet to see...
Forum: Paladins 09/24/08, 10:18 AM
Replies: 2,705
Views: 901,635
Posted By bellator
Multi hit AS isn't needed for control, i just...

Multi hit AS isn't needed for control, i just find it a little easier. Going through naxx, it's just a little easier if you have a pack of 5 for ensuring all adds stick to you. Can open with this,...
Forum: Paladins 09/23/08, 11:47 AM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 799,654
Posted By bellator
The usefulness of the glyph is of course going to...

The usefulness of the glyph is of course going to better/worse in different situations. There is very little raid damage in 5-mans, but, for example last night I was tanking Thaddius 10man with a...
Forum: Paladins 09/23/08, 10:51 AM
Replies: 2,705
Views: 901,635
Posted By bellator
My perspective on a couple of these is a little...

My perspective on a couple of these is a little different

1) Whilst Avenger's shield glyph is nice for bosses for the extra threat I personally find no threat issues on bosses, and thus prefer the...
Forum: Paladins 09/23/08, 8:51 AM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 799,654
Posted By bellator
Just done some testing of this, and joL procs do...

Just done some testing of this, and joL procs do not appear to be reflecting through BoL. The word of the healing is slightly different:-

Bellator's Flash of Light Heals Player-X for 1000...
Forum: Paladins 09/23/08, 5:51 AM
Replies: 2,705
Views: 901,635
Posted By bellator
Agreed, it would be odd for them to lose...

Agreed, it would be odd for them to lose vitality. With the 6% vitality it means the break-even point is about 1435stam before MotW, PwF and BoK are applied. Currently with heroic level tank gear...
Forum: Paladins 09/23/08, 5:21 AM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 799,654
Posted By bellator
Are you certain these heal ticks weren't simply...

Are you certain these heal ticks weren't simply the tank procing JoL on himself which would show up as you healing the tank with JoL?

I do hope however this is true as it would give more incentive...
Forum: Paladins 09/22/08, 7:42 AM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 799,654
Posted By bellator
Personally I don't feel Blizzard was ever going...

Personally I don't feel Blizzard was ever going for the 2.5 class per raid. End game raiding has always favoured flavour of the month class stacking because of buffs/debuffs/dps etc. I think from the...
Forum: Paladins 09/20/08, 6:36 AM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 799,654
Posted By bellator
I'm worried about the ramifications about this...

I'm worried about the ramifications about this SotR nerf.

Having done a number of heroics and a naxx run, I must say I was happy with the pala tank. The one thing I was most happy with was that...
Forum: Paladins 09/18/08, 7:59 AM
Replies: 2,705
Views: 901,635
Posted By bellator
I did some 10-man naxx raiding last night. Just a...

I did some 10-man naxx raiding last night. Just a brief comment that whether or not BoS has been baked into RF etc or not does not matter at this point as according to the threat meters no one was...
Forum: Paladins 09/17/08, 12:46 PM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 799,654
Posted By bellator
Think you've missed something here. The damage...

Think you've missed something here. The damage difference is exactly 10%. In the naked test he had no sword, and in the AP test he had a sword equipped which would trigger thr 10% bonus from 1H...
Forum: Paladins 09/13/08, 1:49 PM
Replies: 2,705
Views: 901,635
Posted By bellator
ah thats good to know, as its abugger to be crit...

ah thats good to know, as its abugger to be crit immune at 80 without res (pre heroics/naxx). Did a heroic and noticed know crits, so all seems fine
Forum: Paladins 09/13/08, 11:58 AM
Replies: 2,705
Views: 901,635
Posted By bellator
Really? Can anyone else confirm this. I wasnt...

Really? Can anyone else confirm this. I wasnt looking for crit, but next time i go I will. Didnt seem to make a difference still steamrolled all heroics :D
Forum: Paladins 09/13/08, 5:29 AM
Replies: 2,705
Views: 901,635
Posted By bellator
Ok, so I did a number of heroics the other day as...

Ok, so I did a number of heroics the other day as prot spec and thought i'd give you all some feedback. My gear is crafted stuff and drops i've found. It's good but not great. 18khp unbuffed, crit...
Forum: Paladins 09/09/08, 5:45 AM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 799,654
Posted By bellator
Whilst i'm happy that they've now fixed the mana...

Whilst i'm happy that they've now fixed the mana issues of ret (i'll be levelling again), isnt the current implementation rather odd? 20% total mana would make it a very strong contender for a Holy...
Forum: Paladins 09/05/08, 8:55 PM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 799,654
Posted By bellator
I hadn't thought about it's combination with...

I hadn't thought about it's combination with sheath, but stacking crit, to get the FoL crit to as close to 100% as possible could lead to some Crazy stacking HoT's.
Forum: Paladins 09/05/08, 8:14 PM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 799,654
Posted By bellator
I agree with the meh'ness of Beacon, but think...

I agree with the meh'ness of Beacon, but think Sacred Shield could be quite powerful depending on the healing method emplyed in raiding. Whilst the 500 damage reduction is poor (hopefully there will...
Forum: Paladins 09/05/08, 10:31 AM
Replies: 2,705
Views: 901,635
Posted By bellator
I think the argument is less whether we should do...

I think the argument is less whether we should do 60,70,80% of the top-end dps, but more that we should be doing 100% of what the other tanks are doing in terms of dps when they are not tanking. If...
Forum: Paladins 09/05/08, 5:11 AM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,131,308
Posted By bellator
The one extremely picky issue i see with too much...

The one extremely picky issue i see with too much mana is exorcism/holywrath. Whilst these may only account for around 250dps total, if we had an infinite mana source, it would bring up the question...
Forum: Paladins 09/02/08, 12:31 PM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,131,308
Posted By bellator
There are a few of us on the boards, and i've...

There are a few of us on the boards, and i've been making a couple of posts. Once they've tighted the prot tree (which they've said they will), once i've experienced healing at heroic+ level, and...
Forum: Paladins 09/02/08, 8:04 AM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,131,308
Posted By bellator
Well, in terms of mp5 JoW = 2.5% Mana Pool / ...

Well, in terms of mp5

JoW = 2.5% Mana Pool / 5
SoW = 2% Mana Pool / 5 (assuming proc every 5 sec)
Divine Plea = 0.833% Mana Pool / 5

This totals 5.333% mana pool / 5. A CS>J>DS rotation uses...
Forum: Paladins 09/02/08, 7:52 AM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,131,308
Posted By bellator
Darn, you got my hopes up. I thought i could be...

Darn, you got my hopes up. I thought i could be tempted to go back on the beta servers with this change in place.
Forum: Paladins 09/02/08, 7:21 AM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,131,308
Posted By bellator
Is there a source for this change, as i havent...

Is there a source for this change, as i havent heard of a str-->mana conversion for art of war being in place?

I do feel it would be better than you suggest however as you must remember that with...
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