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Forum: Public Discussion 03/18/08, 5:24 PM
Replies: 1,680
Views: 522,611
Posted By Creediki
Back in BWL we were trying to do Vael. Aggro was...

Back in BWL we were trying to do Vael. Aggro was very sensitive and people we just being morons. I was the RL at the time and decided to institute a new policy for anyone that did something...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/03/08, 6:06 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 23,553
Posted By Creediki
I fully agree with this statement. I believe that...

I fully agree with this statement. I believe that it is in Blizzard's interest to encourage people to make alts and play them through existing content again. However, I think that forcing someone to...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/03/08, 6:01 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 23,553
Posted By Creediki
I believe you are fundamentally misreading Zehn's...

I believe you are fundamentally misreading Zehn's post. He is not asking to be tanking and healing and dpsing at the same time. Nor do I believe he is asking to be able to swap specs with a moment's...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/07/07, 3:57 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 36,110
Posted By Creediki
If a feral druid can't tank, he can dps and...

If a feral druid can't tank, he can dps and retains a lot of flexibility.
If a paladin can't tank he still brings blessings and some healing to the fight.
If a prot warrior can't tank, he's very...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/07/07, 10:37 AM
Replies: 1,385
Views: 221,444
Posted By Creediki
That's actually a decent setup of healers, IMHO....

That's actually a decent setup of healers, IMHO. As long as the shadow priest and you are smart enough to figure out when putting on the healing gear is the way to go.
Forum: Class Mechanics 01/31/07, 5:40 PM
Replies: 1,117
Views: 132,649
Posted By Creediki
"Also AC values have been stated to now be a part...

"Also AC values have been stated to now be a part of the itemization formula."

Do you have a link to the blue post or a thread in which this has been stated/proved?
I was just talking this...
Forum: Public Discussion 01/19/07, 9:43 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 22,249
Posted By Creediki
Don't forget the side benefit of block.. no...

Don't forget the side benefit of block.. no crushing.
Forum: Public Discussion 11/09/06, 12:55 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 13,929
Posted By Creediki
http://beta.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicI...

http://beta.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=1251688&sid=1


Please stop making shit up.[/quote]
You are using the BETA as a retort?
Forum: Public Discussion 11/08/06, 8:49 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 13,929
Posted By Creediki
How many balance druids you have seen with lets...

How many balance druids you have seen with lets say +800 dmg gear? Itemisation always was biggest limiting factor for hybrids dps, and such drastic changes to itemisation will make them overpowered...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/08/06, 6:09 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 13,929
Posted By Creediki
This would overpower healing classes with respect...

This would overpower healing classes with respect to caster dps classes. It's very easy to see why.[/quote]
I'm not sure how you can state this since healers can achieve wearing nothing but...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/08/06, 6:01 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 13,929
Posted By Creediki
For the purposes of this thread, no one is...

For the purposes of this thread, no one is arguing that a hybrid should be 100% as effective as a pure. Stop fighting that straw man please. Yes, everyone is worried that changes will reduce the...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/08/06, 2:44 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 13,929
Posted By Creediki
To Kasi: I think druids are a kludge atm. Free...

To Kasi:

I think druids are a kludge atm. Free hitpoints in bear. Free atack power on certain weapons.
On the other hand, things like Crusader Strike show some promise.. where +Holy turns into...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/08/06, 2:31 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 13,929
Posted By Creediki
That makes no sense. You're saying that you...

That makes no sense. You're saying that you never trade off +healing, except when you trade off +healing. Well, duh.

You're not even correct about the tradeoff for +damage - ask any priest who...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/08/06, 2:29 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 13,929
Posted By Creediki
I don't know about you, but I'd not want to fight...

I don't know about you, but I'd not want to fight a druid who could heal through all my damage with +1000 healing, and then shift bear and do almost as much damage as me in the same gear. Ditto a...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/08/06, 2:24 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 13,929
Posted By Creediki
Sorry. My bad.. I was thinking of the complete...

Sorry. My bad.. I was thinking of the complete improvment in gear a tank gets to do his job between say BWL and Naxx (made this mistake in several discussions lately). Yes, that includes the weapon....
Forum: Public Discussion 11/08/06, 2:00 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 13,929
Posted By Creediki
So you dislike gear specialization for different...

So you dislike gear specialization for different roles? So ultimately (correct me if I'm wrong) you want just one set of armor that is excellent at both healing and damage, the best of both worlds? A...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/08/06, 1:48 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 13,929
Posted By Creediki
It's not grinding or non-pve that prompted me,...

It's not grinding or non-pve that prompted me, it's PvE boss raiding. When SW:P does the same that it does 2 years ago, it becomes less and less useful for a priest to keep it up on a mob while...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/08/06, 1:24 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 13,929
Posted By Creediki
I completly agree with the last bit Praetorian. I...

I completly agree with the last bit Praetorian. I was cheering that Shamans FINALLY got a set that got the x/5 and +healing that they wanted for raiding. Set purity that other classes had for a long...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/08/06, 1:12 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 13,929
Posted By Creediki
Haven't we learned our lesson with Warriors about...

Haven't we learned our lesson with Warriors about people who get to have two classes at once?[/quote]
Shadow Priests in non-set gear come the closest to a mage's dps. However, my suggestion would not...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/08/06, 1:07 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 13,929
Posted By Creediki
Let me jump in real quick and say that I was...

Let me jump in real quick and say that I was probably too inflammatory in my original title. However, I would say that +healing is at least too cheap by half.
Forum: Public Discussion 11/08/06, 12:59 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 13,929
Posted By Creediki
I would advocate just +damage/healing. Healers...

I would advocate just +damage/healing. Healers are in a conundrum. They must get +healing to increase their primary effectiveness. However, the +healing stat is just too efficient to ignore at the...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/08/06, 12:53 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 13,929
Posted By Creediki
I'm not quite sure why you think this belongs in...

I'm not quite sure why you think this belongs in wow general. I may have used a slightly inflammatory title, but I think the point stands.
Forum: Public Discussion 11/08/06, 12:51 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 13,929
Posted By Creediki
+healing should be removed from the game because:...

+healing should be removed from the game because:

a.) It leads to a self-perpetuating cycle where content is balanced around healers having +healing, and thus it is the only thing they want.
b.)...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/07/06, 7:29 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 14,447
Posted By Creediki
Have your tanks communicate. The first 5 attacks...

Have your tanks communicate. The first 5 attacks are crucial to every fight, especially as horde. My tank team keeps an eye on the MT's hits/misses/dodges/parries. A simple 'Nothing has landed.'...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/27/06, 5:23 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,126
Posted By Creediki
I find this a rather inane response to a skill...

I find this a rather inane response to a skill that is under appreciated. Warrior aggro generation and how to do it to the best of your ability is something that literally changes every fight. Rage...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/27/06, 5:16 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,126
Posted By Creediki
SoE + WF = BoK + BoM for damage generation....

SoE + WF = BoK + BoM for damage generation. Actually.. some of the PW meters showed BoK/BoM ahead...

Windfury OR TA is the shaman choice.

Basically.. if you're horde you lower your dps AND lower...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/24/06, 6:12 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 24,536
Posted By Creediki
Couldn't agree more. This is the time to be...

Couldn't agree more. This is the time to be picking up dedicated raid-oriented people.

The issue is more that the lootwhores that lead most guilds are having enthusiasm issues with continuing on.
Forum: Public Discussion 10/24/06, 12:50 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 12,662
Posted By Creediki
Was already commented on, but yes, a good team...

Was already commented on, but yes, a good team could compensate for the NPC's and keep people alive. Gave a protection specced warrior something to do. It also made the NPC's slightly dangerous. You...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/24/06, 12:13 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 12,662
Posted By Creediki
IMHO, the original AV was nearly perfect. The...

IMHO, the original AV was nearly perfect. The problem with AV has allways been the respawn. Unlike most other conquest-style games, Blizzard allowed respawn at the contested point. This, more than...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/24/06, 11:55 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 24,536
Posted By Creediki
Fixed. Naxx is awesome, fresh, and exciting...

Fixed.

Naxx is awesome, fresh, and exciting raiding. If you like raiding, you should not be burning out in Naxx.. other than the potions issue.
Forum: Public Discussion 10/24/06, 11:02 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 24,536
Posted By Creediki
Basically, the situation is pretty damn simple....

Basically, the situation is pretty damn simple. Continue as usual. Use this time to identify the people who are into raiding more than their e-peen, and those for whom it's the reverse. Recruit the...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/17/06, 5:29 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,635
Posted By Creediki
The orginal difference was way too stark imho. ...

The orginal difference was way too stark imho.

60 blues -> 63 epics is a HUGE difference. So much so that guilds didn't bother with BWL because they felt the relative gain wasn't worth their time...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/17/06, 2:13 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,635
Posted By Creediki
Also, Hyz and I were looking at the items coming...

Also, Hyz and I were looking at the items coming out trying to find a pattern.
Currently, Blizzard is following the itemization plan where you get blues up to about level 60ish.. Then you get epics...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/16/06, 5:38 PM
Replies: 3,344
Views: 702,313
Posted By Creediki
The most encouraging thing about WoW is that...

The most encouraging thing about WoW is that Blizzard has the balls to be wrong.
Forum: Public Discussion 10/16/06, 2:33 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,916
Posted By Creediki
That's because you want to hear the details that...

That's because you want to hear the details that can be fixed.. or might be able to be fixed.. instead of the vauge "progress". Thing is, you shouldn't be depending on exit interviews to tell you...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/16/06, 1:54 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,916
Posted By Creediki
When the guild believes it is dying, it is.

When the guild believes it is dying, it is.
Forum: Public Discussion 10/16/06, 11:48 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,916
Posted By Creediki
"Previously we've been led by a guild leader /...

"Previously we've been led by a guild leader / raid leader who although brash and abusive, got the job done"

It's been my personal experience that this does not work well in Naxx. You want 40 people...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/27/06, 5:13 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 16,161
Posted By Creediki
I like the Thaddius mechanic. I hate the...

I like the Thaddius mechanic.

I hate the Thaddius mechanic.

Any fight where I have to exclude 4-5 people because of disconnects and issues is poorly tuned. What should I tell the priest who has...
Forum: Class Mechanics 09/27/06, 1:24 PM
Replies: 1,117
Views: 132,649
Posted By Creediki
Why do you require 5/5 Tactical Mastery for...

Why do you require 5/5 Tactical Mastery for tanking?
I've MT'ed for quite some time with 2/5. Enough for an intercept.
Forum: Public Discussion 09/26/06, 2:20 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 21,066
Posted By Creediki
Left hand, I'd like to introduce you to...

Left hand, I'd like to introduce you to someone.....
Forum: Public Discussion 09/26/06, 12:41 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 21,066
Posted By Creediki
I had the same question, and put it to my...

I had the same question, and put it to my contact, and was reconfirmed that this was not legit.
Hey, this could be a classic left hand doesn't know what the right is doing.

I would at least...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/26/06, 12:25 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 21,066
Posted By Creediki
******* SCAM ALERT ********* I have heard from...

******* SCAM ALERT *********


I have heard from a source that this is a scam. Hopefully we can get some direct confirmation from Blizzard soon. I advise you NOT to respond to this.

EJ Admins, I...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/25/06, 2:51 PM
Replies: 2,147
Views: 189,160
Posted By Creediki
Then on the rare occasions where druids pull...

Then on the rare occasions where druids pull aggro... they won't be able to run AWAY from the tank chasing them to taunt quite so fast. =P
Forum: Public Discussion 09/16/06, 4:14 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 16,080
Posted By Creediki
"Forced" consumable use was also present with...

"Forced" consumable use was also present with chromaguus and the bronze removing dust. I thought that was a great idea. The only problem was we had farmed so much of it by the time that chromaggus...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/28/06, 6:01 PM
Replies: 953
Views: 116,208
Posted By Creediki
FWIW, based off the green chest they had up on...

FWIW, based off the green chest they had up on the jewelcrafting site:

1.) An item with 3 slots had 25% less 'ilevel stat points'

2.) When fully slotted with green items, the item had .. I think...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/28/06, 12:35 PM
Replies: 715
Views: 132,122
Posted By Creediki
IMHO guild vs guild competition should not hinge...

IMHO guild vs guild competition should not hinge around who can farm the most shadow resist potions. Perhaps this is a pipe dream of mine. Perhaps no other mechanic exists.

On the other hand, they...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/21/06, 2:52 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,294
Posted By Creediki
There is the.. I like to call it "Quit Cycle". ...

There is the.. I like to call it "Quit Cycle".

1.) Play a rediculous amount of hours.
2.) Get involved in a guild
3.) Let life go to shit - Get Burned out
4.) Keep playing for the friends you...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/21/06, 1:57 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,294
Posted By Creediki
Praetorian has it. Anything you do for as long as...

Praetorian has it. Anything you do for as long as the raid game in a MMO will have ups and downs. Nights you are tired, have killed the boss 500 times... but you know he has to go down one more....
Forum: Public Discussion 08/17/06, 5:13 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 25,281
Posted By Creediki
Someone needs to do math on the opportunity cost...

Someone needs to do math on the opportunity cost of loosing both 1hws and shield slam.
Otherwise you can't compare it vs TF and Fury.

The previous poster about how TF-Fury > Prot was riddled...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/17/06, 2:44 PM
Replies: 243
Views: 31,483
Posted By Creediki
The best players allways have a part of their...

The best players allways have a part of their game 'loop' be objective verification of their hunches.
A lot of us subcontract out this part to the smarter, more math inclined, members.
The key is...
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