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Forum: Warriors 08/28/11, 12:22 PM
Replies: 850
Views: 2,228,360
Posted By Shan
I finally got around doing some testing on Shield...

I finally got around doing some testing on Shield Block's critical block formula.

It's still CTC% - 75% and it's not capped, which means that Shield Block will give more than 25% critical block...
Forum: Warriors 08/25/11, 11:10 AM
Replies: 850
Views: 2,228,360
Posted By Shan
Edit: since I updated my spreadsheet to account...

Edit: since I updated my spreadsheet to account for the "real" SB crit block bonus formula, the original post that was here no longer makes sense. The question is now if the formula is still correct,...
Forum: Warriors 08/25/11, 8:09 AM
Replies: 850
Views: 2,228,360
Posted By Shan
Turns out that there was probably an error in the...

Turns out that there was probably an error in the spreadsheet so this bit is no longer valid. The error was in the SB crit bonus formula.

So I redid it using COMBINED_AVOIDANCE% - 75% as the Shield...
Forum: Warriors 08/25/11, 8:00 AM
Replies: 546
Views: 726,442
Posted By Shan
This may no longer be correct. It depends...

This may no longer be correct. It depends entirely on which Shield Block crit bonus formula is used in-game.

The results in thw quoted part were obtained with a formula where it's no possible to get...
Forum: Warriors 08/20/11, 4:27 AM
Replies: 850
Views: 2,228,360
Posted By Shan
I would say Waniou is just plain wrong. The...

I would say Waniou is just plain wrong. The relationship between parry, dodge, mastery and hold the line isn't simple enough to be able to reduce it to a simple rule that says "~120 more parry than...
Forum: Warriors 08/06/11, 1:53 PM
Replies: 850
Views: 2,228,360
Posted By Shan
Re. Impending Victory and Blood Craze This week...

Re. Impending Victory and Blood Craze

This week we did Baleroc HC with a prot warrior (me) and deathknight tank, so I took Impending Victory to see how good it is there. I got 10 procs in total with...
Forum: Warriors 08/01/11, 11:18 AM
Replies: 850
Views: 2,228,360
Posted By Shan
Nice to hear confirmation on the delay. I don't...

Nice to hear confirmation on the delay. I don't think it's a bug, just a limitation of the code. If you notice, (some?) extra effects that are added to abilities through talents seem to take half a...
Forum: Warriors 08/01/11, 6:34 AM
Replies: 850
Views: 2,228,360
Posted By Shan
I ran with Impending Victory for a while in T11...

I ran with Impending Victory for a while in T11 HC and also for three weeks in T12 content. In my opinion the talent is a poorly implemented idea that's probably not worth the two points. I don't...
Forum: Warriors 07/22/11, 12:13 PM
Replies: 850
Views: 2,228,360
Posted By Shan
I agree it is weird and could be an oversight...

I agree it is weird and could be an oversight from a coder not expecting us to get full CTC. I wouldn't be surprised if they changed that since then (January).
Forum: Warriors 07/22/11, 7:55 AM
Replies: 850
Views: 2,228,360
Posted By Shan
Tested this back in WotlK when I could get more...

Tested this back in WotlK when I could get more than 100% passive CTC. Here's what I found as far as I remember:

Mastery past unhittable increases crit block. Excess block chance does not spill over...
Forum: Warriors 07/19/11, 10:35 AM
Replies: 850
Views: 2,228,360
Posted By Shan
I have also forgotten about the 69878 due to...

I have also forgotten about the 69878 due to being away from the game while it was introduced.

As expected it's the best in terms of DTPS = damage taken per second.

69878 8130 DTPS (of the...
Forum: Warriors 07/18/11, 5:03 AM
Replies: 850
Views: 2,228,360
Posted By Shan
DTPS = damage taken per second 71270 8153...

DTPS = damage taken per second

71270 8153 DTPS
70930 8172 DTPS (reforging hit)
71415 8189 DTPS (2x +40 mastery gems, reforging hit). The agi is +1% crit.

That's how they score in my spreadsheet....
Forum: Warriors 07/10/11, 4:12 PM
Replies: 850
Views: 2,228,360
Posted By Shan
Don't macro your Shield Block into any of your...

Don't macro your Shield Block into any of your special attacks. It's a sign of laziness or lack of experience. Use Shield Block to reduce burst damage, be it random or predictable and to increase...
Forum: Warriors 02/16/11, 1:44 PM
Replies: 850
Views: 2,228,360
Posted By Shan
It looks pretty good. Congratulations on putting...

It looks pretty good. Congratulations on putting this together.

However the stat weighting for bonus armor can't be right. They suggest that dodge rating is 10 times better than bonus armor. Yes, I...
Forum: The Dung Heap 02/15/11, 3:32 AM
Replies: 30,104
Views: 1,886,256
Posted By Shan
argh double post.

argh double post.
Forum: Warriors 02/13/11, 4:29 PM
Replies: 850
Views: 2,228,360
Posted By Shan
The way I'm calculating HtL uptime in Excel is...

The way I'm calculating HtL uptime in Excel is
1-(1-ParryChance)^(10/TimeBetweenAttacks)

with parry chance being 0.1587% for example. TimeBetweenAttacks should be self-explanatory and is in...
Forum: Warriors 02/10/11, 5:52 PM
Replies: 850
Views: 2,228,360
Posted By Shan
Nice graph. I compared it to my spreadsheet and...

Nice graph. I compared it to my spreadsheet and the two are pretty much saying the same thing (as far as I can tell from the picture).

More precisely according to my spreadsheet at 2437 mastery,...
Forum: Warriors 02/09/11, 7:31 AM
Replies: 646
Views: 1,347,411
Posted By Shan
On target dummy tests, my Slam does only a little...

On target dummy tests, my Slam does only a little more damage than Mortal Strike (without 2 piece set bonus). The tooltips suggest that MS should be doing 232% weapon damage + 689 and Slam 287%...
Forum: Warriors 02/03/11, 4:12 PM
Replies: 850
Views: 2,228,360
Posted By Shan
(pet) Intervene doesn't work for us most of the...

(pet) Intervene doesn't work for us most of the time:

[18:21:52.843] Donatello casts Intervene on Dayle
[18:21:53.046] Dayle gains Intervene from Donatello
[18:21:56.015] Chimaeron's Double Attack...
Forum: Warriors 01/31/11, 5:07 AM
Replies: 850
Views: 2,228,360
Posted By Shan
I have noticed that Intervene often fails to...

I have noticed that Intervene often fails to transfer any hits from Double Attack. Emphasis on "often" because sometimes it does work. We only used Intervene from a Turtle pet though, until we...
Forum: The Dung Heap 01/26/11, 11:29 AM
Replies: 30,104
Views: 1,886,256
Posted By Shan
Definitely not. If you want mastery, go with...

Definitely not. If you want mastery, go with 59442. The hit rating makes this a better choice.
If you want to minimize damage taken, go with 59319 which has a lot more dodge rating than the other two...
Forum: Warriors 01/20/11, 6:47 AM
Replies: 850
Views: 2,228,360
Posted By Shan
Taunt never misses. Parry-haste is disabled on...

Taunt never misses. Parry-haste is disabled on all bosses as far as I know. So there is no reason to have more hit and expertise than what you need for threat. One exception is if you're doing 10 man...
Forum: Warriors 01/19/11, 9:29 AM
Replies: 850
Views: 2,228,360
Posted By Shan
First of all, there is no reason anymore to cap...

First of all, there is no reason anymore to cap hit and softcap expertise unless you find yourself needing more threat.

Comparing stamina to mastery/parry/dodge is comparing apples to oranges. What...
Forum: Warriors 01/12/11, 12:01 PM
Replies: 850
Views: 2,228,360
Posted By Shan
This does not match what I'm seeing in my...

This does not match what I'm seeing in my spreadsheet.

Using my own character with 1209 dodge rating and 2628 mastery rating. No raid buffs, and +1% block meta. The point where parry rating starts...
Forum: Warriors 01/06/11, 3:21 PM
Replies: 850
Views: 2,228,360
Posted By Shan
I don't know how tank balance is currently in...

I don't know how tank balance is currently in terms of damage taken, survivability and healing required so I can't give a clear answer. If Zarko's work is to be trusted, it should be reasonable with...
Forum: Warriors 01/06/11, 2:27 PM
Replies: 850
Views: 2,228,360
Posted By Shan
I tested it a while back (at lvl 80). The shield...

I tested it a while back (at lvl 80). The shield block BUFF tooltip is correct as I had about 86% critical block in my parse with SB up.

It's unlikely that this is an error since it actually fixed...
Forum: Warriors 01/05/11, 8:11 AM
Replies: 850
Views: 2,228,360
Posted By Shan
1% hit is acceptable, unless you're raiding 10...

1% hit is acceptable, unless you're raiding 10 man and there is no one else that can reliably interrupt.
Forum: Warriors 12/30/10, 12:04 PM
Replies: 850
Views: 2,228,360
Posted By Shan
I don't think we can expect anything that will...

I don't think we can expect anything that will make hit or expertise even less useful.
Forum: Warriors 12/27/10, 2:57 AM
Replies: 850
Views: 2,228,360
Posted By Shan
Let's not forget 62471. It's our missing magic...

Let's not forget 62471. It's our missing magic damage reduction cooldown.
Forum: Warriors 12/26/10, 9:45 AM
Replies: 546
Views: 726,442
Posted By Shan
The old items are overpowered.

The old items are overpowered.
Forum: Warriors 12/26/10, 5:32 AM
Replies: 850
Views: 2,228,360
Posted By Shan
Consumables Flask of Steelskin...

Consumables

Flask of Steelskin (http://www.wowhead.com/item=58085) is the tanking flask. It is currently under-budgeted as it should be giving 450 stamina.

Elixir of the Master...
Forum: Warriors 12/25/10, 2:53 AM
Replies: 546
Views: 726,442
Posted By Shan
Stamina is 14 health per point now.

Stamina is 14 health per point now.
Forum: Warriors 12/21/10, 5:32 AM
Replies: 546
Views: 726,442
Posted By Shan
With the Thunderstruck talent, is Rend -> TC x 3...

With the Thunderstruck talent, is Rend -> TC x 3 -> Shockwave -> TC x 3 -> Shockwave etc. a dps increase on single targets?

If so, how does it compare to Deep Wounds from a dps per talent point view?
Forum: Warriors 12/15/10, 4:52 PM
Replies: 850
Views: 2,228,360
Posted By Shan
Technically not a pre-raid item, but Crossfire...

Technically not a pre-raid item, but Crossfire Carbine (http://www.wowhead.com/item=60210) is quite easy to get. It drops from Bastion of Twilight trash (even in 10 man normal mode, ignore the heroic...
Forum: Warriors 12/06/10, 1:51 PM
Replies: 850
Views: 2,228,360
Posted By Shan
I don't agree with your assessment of Battle...

I don't agree with your assessment of Battle Trance. It's one of the weaker talents and should be in the 'not recommended' list as there are far better alternatives.

- The actual proc rate is low...
Forum: The Dung Heap 10/15/10, 1:41 PM
Replies: 30,104
Views: 1,886,256
Posted By Shan
Are there any warriors raiding with Arms now? How...

Are there any warriors raiding with Arms now? How does it compare to Fury?
Forum: Warriors 10/15/10, 12:27 PM
Replies: 560
Views: 490,962
Posted By Shan
You are correct. Execute hits hard now and should...

You are correct. Execute hits hard now and should be prioritized if you have the rage. It was bugged before and barely did any damage.
Forum: Warriors 10/15/10, 6:23 AM
Replies: 560
Views: 490,962
Posted By Shan
Raging Blow hits twice, but each hit is counted...

Raging Blow hits twice, but each hit is counted as separate attack by Recount.
Forum: Warriors 10/14/10, 12:15 PM
Replies: 560
Views: 490,962
Posted By Shan
That is most likely Glyph of Mortal Strike.

That is most likely Glyph of Mortal Strike.
Forum: Public Discussion 10/04/10, 3:29 AM
Replies: 595
Views: 1,352,904
Posted By Shan
While technically not ArP, Shattering Throw still...

While technically not ArP, Shattering Throw still reduces armor by 20%.
Forum: Warriors 09/30/10, 4:08 PM
Replies: 560
Views: 490,962
Posted By Shan
Anyone else feel like Shield Block is too...

Anyone else feel like Shield Block is too good?

I'm afraid that being at the blockcap 1/3 of the time is going to be a balance problem or cost us too much in other areas (see WotlK).
Forum: Priests 09/24/08, 6:44 PM
Replies: 2,702
Views: 414,861
Posted By Shan
They should just abandon the concept of a spell...

They should just abandon the concept of a spell that does two entirely different things at once, and split it into two separate spells, both sharing the same cooldown:

- Divine Hymn: heals...
Forum: Priests 09/23/08, 5:33 AM
Replies: 2,702
Views: 414,861
Posted By Shan
I need a kind soul to forward a list of...

I need a kind soul to forward a list of suggestions to the us beta forums now that they've (apparently) resumed work on priests. This post WotLK Beta (EU-English) Forums -> Suggested changes...
Forum: Priests 09/22/08, 5:31 PM
Replies: 2,702
Views: 414,861
Posted By Shan
About 1.5% of the top dps'er. And that was...

About 1.5% of the top dps'er. And that was sacrificing healing for dps on trash which felt bad. On bosses I concentrated on healing and rarely ever had the chance to use the SoL charge.

Also, it's...
Forum: Priests 09/22/08, 4:56 PM
Replies: 2,702
Views: 414,861
Posted By Shan
The current SoL is a flawed mechanic. Well, it...

The current SoL is a flawed mechanic. Well, it does what it says but I think we can all agree that it's awkward and not nearly as good as it seems at first.

I have suggested the following change on...
Forum: Priests 09/21/08, 6:13 PM
Replies: 2,702
Views: 414,861
Posted By Shan
Observer, you're far, far off on this one. I...

Observer, you're far, far off on this one.

I actually tested Surge of Light in raid content to see how much dps it could contribute, the result was embarassing. The talent is completely worthless...
Forum: Priests 09/17/08, 7:23 PM
Replies: 2,702
Views: 414,861
Posted By Shan
I provides pages of real and solid arguments,...

I provides pages of real and solid arguments, don't blame me if you didn't bother to look for them. Also good job on missing the point like every other Lightwell apologist so far.

Nobody is saying...
Forum: Priests 09/17/08, 5:27 PM
Replies: 2,702
Views: 414,861
Posted By Shan
Because it's a horrible spell? It's been there...

Because it's a horrible spell? It's been there for.. 3 years? That's long enough.

Rather than repeat myself, I'll uote a post from the beta forums which sums it up pretty nicely.





Does this...
Forum: Priests 09/17/08, 3:59 PM
Replies: 2,702
Views: 414,861
Posted By Shan
And I'm sure that once people get out of 5 mans...

And I'm sure that once people get out of 5 mans (where Lightwell has always been strongest) and into challenging content that the novelty will wear off quickly and the still present problems with the...
Forum: Priests 09/17/08, 11:12 AM
Replies: 2,702
Views: 414,861
Posted By Shan
With 1500 spellpower and assuming that half of...

With 1500 spellpower and assuming that half of Lightwell's healing is wasted either due to overhealing or overlapping heals (frankly I think this is generous towards lightwell in a raid setting), it...
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