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Forum: Hunters 12/20/10, 8:38 AM
Replies: 197
Views: 1,121,522
Posted By Masterdragon
For Pet AoE abilities, the Chimera's Froststorm...

For Pet AoE abilities, the Chimera's Froststorm Breath is superior to the Worm's Burrow. While the Froststorm Breath does about half the damage as Burrow, it does not have a cooldown like Burrow's...
Forum: Hunters 07/02/10, 9:10 AM
Replies: 1,262
Views: 465,924
Posted By Masterdragon
From reading the prior posts though the damage...

From reading the prior posts though the damage may be coming from the 11pt talent in SV and not from the Chimera Shot itself. When Chimera refreshes SrS, it would cause the effect to proc doing 30%...
Forum: The Dung Heap 05/18/10, 4:20 PM
Replies: 30,103
Views: 1,885,475
Posted By Masterdragon
The glyph isn't taken for the duration increase. ...

The glyph isn't taken for the duration increase. Its taken because the glyph doesn't change the tick value and just adds an additional 2 ticks to SrS. By that value, SrS is increased in total...
Forum: Hunters 05/14/10, 12:51 PM
Replies: 2,816
Views: 1,940,311
Posted By Masterdragon
Both stack multiplicative along with the Culling...

Both stack multiplicative along with the Culling of the Herd (3%) and any other Effects that change your % damage via a buff/debuff on yourself (like Blood Queen's Vampire effect). Now if the fight...
Forum: The Dung Heap 04/22/10, 1:02 PM
Replies: 30,103
Views: 1,885,475
Posted By Masterdragon
Generally it would have to be a substantial...

Generally it would have to be a substantial upgrade for that to be possible. The buff of 20% AP is fairly large for an SV hunter as SV already has an inflated AP value of 10k generally buffed. Just...
Forum: Hunters 04/22/10, 11:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 190,419
Posted By Masterdragon
Arcane Shot isnt dropped completely, its used...

Arcane Shot isnt dropped completely, its used when your on the move and the other instants are on CD. Plus Steady isnt only there to maintain the piercing shots uptime either. When the next shot...
Forum: Hunters 04/22/10, 9:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 190,419
Posted By Masterdragon
If you take a re-look at the steady vs arcane...

If you take a re-look at the steady vs arcane crit, your leaving out 1 very important buff. Piercing Shots.

Arcane Crits as you said for 7.3k.
However Steady Crits for 9k based on the number you...
Forum: Hunters 04/19/10, 2:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 190,419
Posted By Masterdragon
Just a little more clarification on your wording....

Just a little more clarification on your wording. You can refresh SrS while in Aspect of the Viper with Chimera Shot and it wont change the tick value damage (i.e. you were rolling a 118% sting). ...
Forum: Hunters 04/13/10, 4:27 PM
Replies: 1,262
Views: 465,924
Posted By Masterdragon
But you are looking at it from 1 rotation at 1...

But you are looking at it from 1 rotation at 1 point in time. Serpent sting is going to do about the same damage over the entire fight regardless of when you refresh it whether it was every 5...
Forum: Hunters 04/13/10, 11:16 AM
Replies: 1,262
Views: 465,924
Posted By Masterdragon
Thats not really true. Chimera was fired on...

Thats not really true. Chimera was fired on every CD because it did far more damage then SrS ever could do. Your numbers are a good bit off as SrS wont be outdoing Chimera's Combined Damage. SrS...
Forum: Hunters 04/13/10, 9:25 AM
Replies: 1,262
Views: 465,924
Posted By Masterdragon
The one thing that I'm a little concerned about...

The one thing that I'm a little concerned about is blizz's design on movement intensive fights. With the change to Focus and Focus regen based around Steady/Cobra, a movement type fight is going to...
Forum: Hunters 02/03/10, 8:03 AM
Replies: 1,185
Views: 2,011,052
Posted By Masterdragon
This is true. Scourgebane works just like...

This is true. Scourgebane works just like Hunters Mark where the AP value isnt put onto the character pane. A shot that is firing at a Marked or Undead Target gets recalc'ed with the Hunter Mark...
Forum: Hunters 01/25/10, 11:51 AM
Replies: 1,974
Views: 880,822
Posted By Masterdragon
The best way to avoid the over or under counting...

The best way to avoid the over or under counting of .5s after GDC is to use a timer. Most players use Quartz Cast Bar and there's a timer you can macro into Explosive Shot to time the 2 seconds...
Forum: Hunters 12/10/09, 11:32 AM
Replies: 2,816
Views: 1,940,311
Posted By Masterdragon
I dont see how its any additional benefit to...

I dont see how its any additional benefit to Arcane Shot. The No-Arcane Shot Rotation replaced that Arcane Shot with a Steady Shot thus the same number of shots over time. Had this drop for me last...
Forum: Hunters 11/17/09, 4:00 PM
Replies: 2,816
Views: 1,940,311
Posted By Masterdragon
It was fixed long ago, When serpent is refreshed,...

It was fixed long ago, When serpent is refreshed, it recalculates the damage of Serpent Sting based on current stats at the time. The ability to pop everything then put up serpent sting to have it...
Forum: Hunters 11/17/09, 10:38 AM
Replies: 1,974
Views: 880,822
Posted By Masterdragon
To Chimera Shot Damage, no it would not. But to...

To Chimera Shot Damage, no it would not. But to Chimera Shot - Serpent, yes it would. Chimera Shot - Serpent does 40% of the total damage that SS would do to a target. The Glyph adds an additional...
Forum: Hunters 10/29/09, 3:35 PM
Replies: 2,816
Views: 1,940,311
Posted By Masterdragon
The point where ArP gemming starts becoming more...

The point where ArP gemming starts becoming more over Agi gemming now requires a much higher passive ArP value without using either of the trinkets. Most gemming options that I've tried shows that...
Forum: Hunters 09/24/09, 8:38 AM
Replies: 402
Views: 115,893
Posted By Masterdragon
It does look like the Serpent Sting Crit Bonus...

It does look like the Serpent Sting Crit Bonus from our T9 was somewhat fixed. Its now critting at the 100% crit damage value but there still seems to be something wrong with it. Heres the data...
Forum: The Dung Heap 09/24/09, 8:29 AM
Replies: 30,103
Views: 1,885,475
Posted By Masterdragon
Delete Please -> T9 Bonus Fix Moved to FD and...

Delete Please -> T9 Bonus Fix Moved to FD and other Issues Thread. (http://elitistjerks.com/f74/t44519-fd_bug_other_issues/p10/#post1400404)
Forum: Hunters 09/23/09, 10:03 AM
Replies: 2,816
Views: 1,940,311
Posted By Masterdragon
So far my findings with both the spreadsheet and...

So far my findings with both the spreadsheet and web application are showing that the ArP spec still works but actually gemming for it over Agi or Agi + Crit Gems turns to being a DPS decrease of a...
Forum: The Dung Heap 09/11/09, 11:29 AM
Replies: 30,103
Views: 1,885,475
Posted By Masterdragon
From observences on my end, solo dummy dps was...

From observences on my end, solo dummy dps was usually higher as my SV spec over my normal ArP MM spec. It mostly due to SV having a little less reliance on raid buffs then MM. Also to note, if the...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/17/09, 1:37 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 56,473
Posted By Masterdragon
I recommend getting Pyrite Stacks...

I recommend getting Pyrite Stacks (http://wow.curse.com/downloads/wow-addons/details/pyritestacks.aspx) to track the pyrite stacks a bit better. But as for the health, I've still noticed it rising...
Forum: Hunters 08/12/09, 10:25 AM
Replies: 402
Views: 115,893
Posted By Masterdragon
Pets are seeming to do the same thing on Mimiron...

Pets are seeming to do the same thing on Mimiron as well during phase 4. He would not attack at all while in passive but swapping from passive to defensive had him attack (and later die to the shock...
Forum: Public Discussion 06/26/09, 1:53 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 56,473
Posted By Masterdragon
Your math is off by a good bit Elemento. Blue...

Your math is off by a good bit Elemento.

Blue Pyrite
150 yd range
Instant
Deals 54000 to 66000 Spellfire damage to the target.
Apply Aura: Periodic Damage
Value: 12000 every 1 second for 10...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/22/09, 1:22 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 56,473
Posted By Masterdragon
With regards to Option B, it was a viable and...

With regards to Option B, it was a viable and working strat until it seems as of the latest patch. I was one that used to jump seats all the time while my passenger was killing turrets. It was...
Forum: Hunters 05/05/09, 8:30 AM
Replies: 3,246
Views: 2,498,624
Posted By Masterdragon
Our guild has me marking the vapors with symbols...

Our guild has me marking the vapors with symbols and slapping a serpent sting on them to lower thier life slightly at the start. Our healers like having them marked as thier easier to see and call...
Forum: Hunters 04/21/09, 9:08 AM
Replies: 1,237
Views: 514,624
Posted By Masterdragon
In relation to the ExS / MD issue, it seems like...

In relation to the ExS / MD issue, it seems like blizzards fix to not allow JoW procs on Explosive Ticks has instead bugged the whole skill out and anything that has a proc effect will not proc on...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/16/09, 11:14 AM
Replies: 900
Views: 394,328
Posted By Masterdragon
I'm also one that recommends using the 4 Camp...

I'm also one that recommends using the 4 Camp Strat when trying to get Shocking! on Thaddius. Its a lot less forgiving to slight bits of lag and a lot harder to cross a stray charge. While it is a...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/20/09, 1:20 PM
Replies: 683
Views: 355,149
Posted By Masterdragon
We've got a pretty good way of getting Sartharion...

We've got a pretty good way of getting Sartharion to the right spot when you have the void on the island on the left front side.

~First have your warlock sit the pet right there on the little rock...
Forum: Hunters 01/27/09, 8:18 AM
Replies: 774
Views: 789,434
Posted By Masterdragon
I dont believe the name on the mob changes from...

I dont believe the name on the mob changes from "Lava Blaze" to "Enraged Lava Blaze". Most enrages don't change the mob name or add Enraged at the start. Course I'm not so much paying attention to...
Forum: Player vs. Player 01/22/09, 1:35 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 96,622
Posted By Masterdragon
To add to the Aggressive Defense discussion,...

To add to the Aggressive Defense discussion, Blizzard seems to have given some use to the southern end of the map. Basically if the defenders can destroy all 3 of the southern towers, the game wins...
Forum: Public Discussion 01/15/09, 10:29 AM
Replies: 683
Views: 355,149
Posted By Masterdragon
Heres another helpful thing you can do to help...

Heres another helpful thing you can do to help your MT survive his breaths. Bring in a hunter (Pref-BM) with a tenacity pet. Make sure the tenacity pet is speced for Roar of Sacrifice and its...
Forum: Hunters 01/08/09, 1:34 PM
Replies: 4,353
Views: 2,348,841
Posted By Masterdragon
Just noticed a bug you have with Scorpid Posion...

Just noticed a bug you have with Scorpid Posion in the lastest version.
In all the Older versions of the spread sheet you have the Min Damage set to 45 and Max Damage set to 55. This was correct as...
Forum: Hunters 12/18/08, 9:13 AM
Replies: 494
Views: 235,456
Posted By Masterdragon
Guild member is reporting that Marked for Death...

Guild member is reporting that Marked for Death now no longer breaks Steady Shot glyph. Havent tested it for myself yet but I've seen a couple other posts about it as well.
Forum: Hunters 12/11/08, 3:54 PM
Replies: 367
Views: 103,953
Posted By Masterdragon
One thing that needs to be considered about pets...

One thing that needs to be considered about pets is that they are pretty much right near the plateau right now. Icecrown gear on the Hunter isnt going to raise Pet DPS by much. A 1000 AP boost is...
Forum: Hunters 12/09/08, 2:51 PM
Replies: 367
Views: 103,953
Posted By Masterdragon
Thats the same issue that has me worried. Rest...

Thats the same issue that has me worried. Rest of the nerfs I can potentially see as passible but the Steady Shot nerf has me mind boggled. I mean, we all pretty much seen that the 50/21 spec was...
Forum: Hunters 12/05/08, 2:46 PM
Replies: 1,230
Views: 839,963
Posted By Masterdragon
Glyph takes off first before longevity is applied...

Glyph takes off first before longevity is applied from the new base. In BW's case 100s.

With Glyph:
0/3 - 100s (1.66m)
1/3 - 90s (1.5m)
2/3 - 80s (1.33m)
3/3 - 70s (1.16m)

Without Glyph:
0/3 -...
Forum: Hunters 12/05/08, 11:26 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 130,528
Posted By Masterdragon
Actually thats not quite true. From the...

Actually thats not quite true.
From the UI/Macros

/castsequence reset=n/target/combat/shift/ctrl/alt

Where n is a number of seconds. You can specify any number of these conditions separated by...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/04/08, 12:26 PM
Replies: 900
Views: 394,328
Posted By Masterdragon
From posts 408 and 409 of this thread. Its based...

From posts 408 and 409 of this thread. Its based on both Threat (to determine which target to check Health against) and Health (to determine which of the targets on the list will be hit). It's...
Forum: Hunters 12/04/08, 8:38 AM
Replies: 599
Views: 713,501
Posted By Masterdragon
You could go into EBB's options and setup a...

You could go into EBB's options and setup a whitelist (to only show) or blacklist (to not show) to shorten the number of buffs listed and filter out buff's that you really dont need showing. On mine...
Forum: Hunters 11/25/08, 11:34 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 130,528
Posted By Masterdragon
Actually its not. Any haste on a BM hunter will...

Actually its not. Any haste on a BM hunter will only affect Auto Shots. Because hunters do not get the lowering effects to the Global Cooldown (GCD) like casters can, Steady Shot will always be...
Forum: Hunters 10/31/08, 11:25 AM
Replies: 5,086
Views: 990,934
Posted By Masterdragon
From using Omen and watching my pets threat, I...

From using Omen and watching my pets threat, I can confirm that Mend Pet with the Minor Glyph is generating threat. And not just a little either. I was finding that when I used it, my pet would...
Forum: Hunters 10/30/08, 3:37 PM
Replies: 4,353
Views: 2,348,841
Posted By Masterdragon
Just a small bug report for you. ~Under Rings...

Just a small bug report for you.

~Under Rings for the Gear Tab, there is no Custom Selection.
~Also is there anyway the gear can maybe be sorted alpha wise.

Other then that, great job on the...
Forum: Hunters 10/24/08, 11:06 AM
Replies: 1,230
Views: 839,963
Posted By Masterdragon
Thunderstomp only fires off if there are multiple...

Thunderstomp only fires off if there are multiple mobs. If there is only 1 mob, Thunderstome wont fire off at all regardless of focus.



Well with a Magicial Coeff, the crits will only be 50%...
Forum: Hunters 10/22/08, 4:07 PM
Replies: 5,086
Views: 990,934
Posted By Masterdragon
I posted this on the beta forums but wanted to...

I posted this on the beta forums but wanted to run it by here as well just looking over some of the data thats been coming back.

Upcoming hunter changes...
Forum: Hunters 10/22/08, 10:50 AM
Replies: 5,086
Views: 990,934
Posted By Masterdragon
Thats one thing that has me worried about these...

Thats one thing that has me worried about these nerfs. They are baseing the nerfs on our dps being much higher then everyone else yet forgot that currently we are not having to switch into Viper...
Forum: Shamans 10/15/08, 9:37 AM
Replies: 1,333
Views: 408,070
Posted By Masterdragon
I've actually been thinking that Fel Mana Potion...

I've actually been thinking that Fel Mana Potion would be a bit better for use now with the whole potion sickness. With the trinket its 4480 mana everytime with no randomization involved. The 40%...
Forum: Shamans 04/15/08, 7:58 AM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,657
Posted By Masterdragon
Well the thing is if you go that route, you would...

Well the thing is if you go that route, you would have to use up 4 slots from Spinals to Yellow/Purple.
4 Spinals = 88 Healing (+26 Healing Meta)
2 Quick Lionseyes + 2 Royal SA = 22 Healing + 4 mp5 +...
Forum: Shamans 04/14/08, 2:46 PM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,657
Posted By Masterdragon
I've got a question for the Sunwell geared...

I've got a question for the Sunwell geared shamans about a meta gem dilema.

Is it worth it to keep the [Insightful Earthstorm Diamond] as the meta and switch 2 yellow or blue sockets to green gems...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 02/08/08, 3:16 PM
Replies: 3,238
Views: 1,067,709
Posted By Masterdragon
Mostly Ace 2 addons. Few weeks old but still...

Mostly Ace 2 addons. Few weeks old but still close to my current UI.
Masterdragon's UI (http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z230/Dragonmaster0283/WoWScrnShot_012608_215336.jpg)
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