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Forum: Public Discussion 04/07/10, 10:50 PM

Replies: 2,712 The Beer Forum - It's really a thread but we're too drunk to notice. Views: 333,211 Posted By Alerian Drinking Boulevard Brewing Co.'s Bourbon Barrel... Drinking Boulevard Brewing Co.'s Bourbon Barrel Quad tonight. It's at 11.8% abv and it's delicious. Bourbon-flavored cherry taste, along with vanilla, wood (oak?), and other sweet tastes. Lots of...

Forum: Public Discussion 03/07/10, 4:43 PM

Replies: 2,712 The Beer Forum - It's really a thread but we're too drunk to notice. Views: 333,211 Posted By Alerian Tried the New Belgium Ranger. It's pretty good... Tried the New Belgium Ranger. It's pretty good (no Dogfish 90m though), about on par with Elysian's Immortal IPA. Nice head and lacing, but it isn't the most hoppy IPA out there. There's a lot of...

Forum: Public Discussion 02/22/10, 5:40 PM

Replies: 2,712 The Beer Forum - It's really a thread but we're too drunk to notice. Views: 333,211 Posted By Alerian Red Chair Northwest Pale Ale... Red Chair Northwest Pale Ale (http://www.deschutesbrewery.com/brews/seasonal-ales/red-chair-nwpa/default.aspx) is available at TJ's in the Seattle area, FWIW. It's pretty good and easily the best six...

Forum: Public Discussion 01/20/10, 11:59 AM

Replies: 75 ICC Crimson Hall-Blood Princes Views: 30,735 Posted By Alerian The Nuclei can switch targets. I picked up the... The Nuclei can switch targets. I picked up the ones on the opposite side of the room from our Warlock and he was able to have them move to him, but they seemed to take longer to pull off than regular...

Forum: Public Discussion 12/17/09, 12:53 PM

Replies: 2,712 The Beer Forum - It's really a thread but we're too drunk to notice. Views: 333,211 Posted By Alerian Oh wow, that's a nice site. Had Ayinger's... Oh wow, that's a nice site. Had Ayinger's Celebrator Doppelbock for the first time this past weekend. Wow, can't say enough good things about that one. Excellent balance of creaminess without being...

Forum: Public Discussion 11/14/09, 10:11 PM

Replies: 2,712 The Beer Forum - It's really a thread but we're too drunk to notice. Views: 333,211 Posted By Alerian They have it at the Honey Hole... They have it at the Honey Hole (http://www.yelp.com/biz/honeyhole-seattle) (OK, it's a sandwich shop, but I always eat the BBQ, so that's what I call it) on Pike and Boylston. It's so worth going...

Forum: Public Discussion 11/13/09, 11:31 AM

Replies: 2,712 The Beer Forum - It's really a thread but we're too drunk to notice. Views: 333,211 Posted By Alerian Went out for a late lunch yesterday and had a... Went out for a late lunch yesterday and had a Boundary Bay Skip's Imperial IPA that was on tap in the BBQ shop. Thin head. Very strong grapefruit smells and taste with a little hint of a floral and...

Forum: Public Discussion 10/08/09, 8:51 PM

Replies: 2,712 The Beer Forum - It's really a thread but we're too drunk to notice. Views: 333,211 Posted By Alerian Drinking Stone 09.09.09 Vertical Epic tonight.... Drinking Stone 09.09.09 Vertical Epic tonight. Opens with spice, goes to vanilla then choc and finishes deliciously. Little hints of a smokey, roasted coffee. Very good. Makes me wish I had space to...

Forum: Druids 10/02/09, 10:33 AM

Replies: 2,439 Resto (PvE) Healing Discussion Views: 1,167,814 Posted By Alerian Why would you still down rank when every rank of... Why would you still down rank when every rank of Rejuvenation costs the same amount of mana? The PTR version of Rejuvenation does bring it closer to the normal base healing increase between ranks...

Forum: Public Discussion 09/29/09, 3:40 AM

Replies: 103 Letter to the Devs Re: H ToC 10 Views: 29,035 Posted By Alerian I would like to see a discussion about... I would like to see a discussion about not-available race-class combos. And a few statements about what you would like to see, lore-wise, in 3.3. And a brief discussion of DK mechanics.

Forum: Druids 09/16/09, 4:45 PM

Replies: 483 Moonkin Beginner Guide (obsolete; use the TTT article now (in my sig)) Views: 547,131 Posted By Alerian Yes. Work on getting gear that lets you get right... Yes. Work on getting gear that lets you get right at at the cap though, rather than just taking a random collection of caster drops.

Forum: Public Discussion 08/27/09, 10:10 PM

Replies: 2,712 The Beer Forum - It's really a thread but we're too drunk to notice. Views: 333,211 Posted By Alerian Drinking this American IPA tonight. This is an... Drinking this American IPA tonight. This is an excellent, buy-this-if-you-see-it ale. Great toasty feeling, lasting foam. Very drinkable, with a good hop bite and a great overall complexity.

Forum: Public Discussion 08/22/09, 12:00 AM

Replies: 326 Blizzcon 2009 Views: 84,847 Posted By Alerian They very expressly ruled out doing this ever... They very expressly ruled out doing this ever since it doesn't make sense to new players ("I need Strength to make my heals hit harder??").

Forum: Public Discussion 08/21/09, 10:06 PM

Replies: 326 Blizzcon 2009 Views: 84,847 Posted By Alerian A dev mentioned today (my stream went out for a... A dev mentioned today (my stream went out for a bit so this was via Tankspot's feed) that they'll be doing same-faction race changes after they make sure faction changes are working. I understood...

Forum: Druids 08/15/09, 9:48 PM

Replies: 483 Moonkin Beginner Guide (obsolete; use the TTT article now (in my sig)) Views: 547,131 Posted By Alerian In an ideal world, you run with Eclipse up all of... In an ideal world, you run with Eclipse up all of the time. Because Eclipse is always up, you can refresh DoTs after they expire. There is maybe one or two points where that's not optimal, but it's...

Forum: Public Discussion 08/07/09, 2:20 AM

Replies: 2,712 The Beer Forum - It's really a thread but we're too drunk to notice. Views: 333,211 Posted By Alerian Had Stone's 13th. Very good, obviously full of... Had Stone's 13th. Very good, obviously full of citrus. Good carbonation, (short) head, and lacing. The pine works towards the expected Stone finish. Perfectly hoppy and clean. I could drink a good...

Forum: Druids 08/06/09, 5:49 PM

Replies: 1,417 Druid: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 563,123 Posted By Alerian The two Eclipse buffs are (now in 3.2) on... The two Eclipse buffs are (now in 3.2) on separate cooldowns and when one buff is active, the other can't proc until after the buff ends. When you start a fight, it's best to get the Starfire buff...

Forum: Public Discussion 07/19/09, 10:02 PM

Replies: 2,712 The Beer Forum - It's really a thread but we're too drunk to notice. Views: 333,211 Posted By Alerian http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q98/staein/phot... http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q98/staein/photo.jpg Elysian is quite good. Had their The Wise ESB tonight. Appley start before transitioning to a bread and finishing on a nut taste. Clean. Maybe...

Forum: Druids 07/10/09, 11:45 AM

Replies: 1,417 Druid: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 563,123 Posted By Alerian For Hodir, use a Lunar rotation, but only refresh... For Hodir, use a Lunar rotation, but only refresh IS and MF while moving (and you want to minimize movement as best you can). In your situation, I would recommend using more haste gear if the haste...

Forum: Druids 07/04/09, 3:37 AM

Replies: 1,417 Druid: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 563,123 Posted By Alerian Any DoTs are calculated off the buffs (and... Any DoTs are calculated off the buffs (and debuffs) you have at the time you cast it. When you extend it, it continues at the same damage or healing that it had when it was first cast. Lifebloom...

Forum: Public Discussion 07/02/09, 3:52 PM

Replies: 153 The "Make Fun of This Person" thread for July Views: 32,892 Posted By Alerian As someone with not one, but two degrees (the... As someone with not one, but two degrees (the first degree was merely a setback), I can ascertain that these threads keep getting better.

Forum: Druids 06/07/09, 11:36 PM

Replies: 1,417 Druid: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 563,123 Posted By Alerian Donate the funds to your guild's bank. The 2T7... Donate the funds to your guild's bank. The 2T7 bonus is much better than that chest. You want to keep 2T7 until you get 4T8, or at the very least, keep 2T7 until you have all ilvl 226 or higher gear...

Forum: Druids 06/04/09, 2:10 PM

Replies: 1,417 Druid: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 563,123 Posted By Alerian It's difficult to give you gear recommendations... It's difficult to give you gear recommendations without a working Armory link in your profile. Most likely, the newest iteration of the 4T8 bonus will place Lunar ahead of Solar, but you can verify...

Forum: Public Discussion 06/04/09, 12:18 PM

Replies: 10,771 World of Warcraft - Lore & Storyline discussion [SPOILERS] Views: 2,449,311 Posted By Alerian Since it seems the Watchers are modeled after... Since it seems the Watchers are modeled after Norse gods, something like this would make sense. I put their Norse name and a major Norse characteristic in parentheses. Loken (Loki...

Forum: Druids 06/04/09, 1:28 AM

Replies: 3,383 Moonkin Raiding Views: 1,464,835 Posted By Alerian I've recorded the 4T8 proc in case someone wants... I've recorded the 4T8 proc in case someone wants to see how the GCD works in action. It basically operates the same way as an instant and is queueable while you're casting your current spell. Here's...

Forum: Druids 05/22/09, 6:08 PM

Replies: 483 Moonkin Beginner Guide (obsolete; use the TTT article now (in my sig)) Views: 547,131 Posted By Alerian There are other posts with the math on why this... There are other posts with the math on why this is the case, but in short, the Starfire idol is always superior to the IS idol. EDIT: Here's some links with more detailed information: Erdluf's post...

Forum: Druids 05/21/09, 5:04 PM

Replies: 3,383 Moonkin Raiding Views: 1,464,835 Posted By Alerian Just to emphasize what Dukes posted - it's still... Just to emphasize what Dukes posted - it's still too early to say how 4T8 will work out: World of Warcraft - English (NA) Forums -> Any news on moonkin 4pt8?...

Forum: Public Discussion 05/20/09, 7:33 PM

Replies: 2,712 The Beer Forum - It's really a thread but we're too drunk to notice. Views: 333,211 Posted By Alerian Got my first Summerfest of the year last weekend... Got my first Summerfest of the year last weekend and it was as good as last year. Also picked up Elysian Brewing's ESB. Very delicious and everything an ESB should be.

Forum: Druids 05/20/09, 11:33 AM

Replies: 3,383 Moonkin Raiding Views: 1,464,835 Posted By Alerian Nightfall does work just like that. While this... Nightfall does work just like that. While this is correct, I would not say that it is indicative that Solar rotations will be better once they fix the bug. Using Solar means you encounter the bug...

Forum: Druids 05/14/09, 1:33 AM

Replies: 1,417 Druid: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 563,123 Posted By Alerian You're correct in that Wrath does, to a certain... You're correct in that Wrath does, to a certain extent, more raw DPS than Starfire. However, during an Ulduar normal mode or hard mode fight, Starfire-based rotations do more damage until late into...

Forum: Druids 05/06/09, 11:32 AM

Replies: 3,383 Moonkin Raiding Views: 1,464,835 Posted By Alerian I adjusted the proc for Flare of the Heavens in... I adjusted the proc for Flare of the Heavens in Rawr using 3.1.1 numbers back on page 44 (http://elitistjerks.com/f73/t37039-moonkin_raiding/p44/#post1218185). That list ranking may change, but Flare...

Forum: Public Discussion 05/05/09, 3:45 PM

Replies: 2,712 The Beer Forum - It's really a thread but we're too drunk to notice. Views: 333,211 Posted By Alerian I've become a fan of Port Townsend (WA) brews... I've become a fan of Port Townsend (WA) brews lately. Had their pale ale at a fish & chips place. It was very good and so I picked up their Scottish and amber this past weekend at the neighborhood...

Forum: User Interface and AddOns 05/03/09, 11:36 PM

Replies: 1,661 Sticky: Share Your Interface - READ THE FIRST POST (No, really. Read it.) Views: 2,259,640 Posted By Alerian This is my current UI tweakings. A lot of the... This is my current UI tweakings. A lot of the layout is set up using kgPanels. I prefer to have all of my bars up on my screen and most of my pertinent raid items in a third of my screen (center to...

Forum: Druids 04/29/09, 12:13 PM

Replies: 3,383 Moonkin Raiding Views: 1,464,835 Posted By Alerian This is better than Extract by a notable amount... This is better than Extract by a notable amount (using Rawr modeling). I was curious how the Ulduar trinkets fared for both a Lunar and Solar rotation. Using this Solar gear set...

Forum: Public Discussion 04/22/09, 11:50 AM

Replies: 816 Ulduar Views: 317,569 Posted By Alerian Hm, the Vykrul is Runemaster Molegim. Did you... Hm, the Vykrul is Runemaster Molegim. Did you guys kill the Vykrul second both times?

Forum: Druids 04/21/09, 11:30 AM

Replies: 3,383 Moonkin Raiding Views: 1,464,835 Posted By Alerian Ah, sorry I wasn't more clear. I keep it to avoid... Ah, sorry I wasn't more clear. I keep it to avoid pushback from XT's Tantrum and Kolo's Shockwave while finishing up the last adds. Marginal benefit since they're usually dead or close to dead on...

Forum: Druids 04/20/09, 9:00 PM

Replies: 3,383 Moonkin Raiding Views: 1,464,835 Posted By Alerian The main reason I stayed with CF on my AoE build... The main reason I stayed with CF on my AoE build was to lessen Hurricane pushback on XT and Kolo adds.

Forum: Druids 04/20/09, 5:50 PM

Replies: 3,383 Moonkin Raiding Views: 1,464,835 Posted By Alerian One thing that I've done to help with the... One thing that I've done to help with the different needs on Ulduar bosses is have my primary spec be a 58/0/13 build with Brambles and 2/3 iIS, while my secondary build is 56/0/15 with GW/Typhoon...

Forum: Public Discussion 04/14/09, 11:38 AM

Replies: 10,771 World of Warcraft - Lore & Storyline discussion [SPOILERS] Views: 2,449,311 Posted By Alerian If it's at all true that the Coliseum is supposed... If it's at all true that the Coliseum is supposed to be a major part of 3.2's raiding scenarios, then perhaps we'll have a situation like Hyjal, except featuring current lore characters that drive...

Forum: Druids 04/13/09, 9:44 PM

Replies: 329 Moonkin Talents/Specs Discussion Views: 266,517 Posted By Alerian A lot of the items in Ulduar haven't yet been... A lot of the items in Ulduar haven't yet been seen, so it's hard to make a BiS list for anything at this point. But here's a list...

Forum: Druids 04/13/09, 2:00 AM

Replies: 3,383 Moonkin Raiding Views: 1,464,835 Posted By Alerian Since the Typhoon Glyph is a minor glyph, it's... Since the Typhoon Glyph is a minor glyph, it's worth having almost all the time as a MK (what else are you going to run in that glyph slot?) on live. In 3.1 where you can have 2 PvE specs, it would...

Forum: Public Discussion 04/11/09, 3:36 PM

Replies: 10,771 World of Warcraft - Lore & Storyline discussion [SPOILERS] Views: 2,449,311 Posted By Alerian Sort of a random thought, but I wonder if... Sort of a random thought, but I wonder if Deathwing being the Earth Aspect could somehow help Azshara raise Nazjatar out of the ocean (although she's certainly had enough time at the bottom of the...

Forum: Druids 04/09/09, 1:22 PM

Replies: 1,417 Druid: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 563,123 Posted By Alerian On live, iFF will not allow you to cast FFF on... On live, iFF will not allow you to cast FFF on your target since iFF is a "more powerful spell" already active on the target. Any Moonkin can reapply his iFF at any point in time.

Forum: Public Discussion 04/09/09, 1:26 AM

Replies: 10,771 World of Warcraft - Lore & Storyline discussion [SPOILERS] Views: 2,449,311 Posted By Alerian There's absolutely no way that the Argent... There's absolutely no way that the Argent Coliseum is a 3.2 progression raid unless they have it be a situation where Arthas steps it fairly early on. Two Arthas raids in a row don't honestly make a...

Forum: Druids 04/08/09, 11:57 AM

Replies: 465 Moonkin WWS Thread Views: 163,910 Posted By Alerian 5969 dps... 5969 dps (http://wowwebstats.com/asylm62dveikc?s=182375-206654) Almost got to 6k. I'm sitting at ~20% haste unbuffed, which I feel is about 2% higher than I would like (assuming I could trade the...

Forum: Druids 04/08/09, 11:35 AM

Replies: 329 Moonkin Talents/Specs Discussion Views: 266,517 Posted By Alerian Yes, it does proc off of AoE spells, but it is... Yes, it does proc off of AoE spells, but it is generally not worth the points in T7 raids (ie, on Sapphiron, you will most likely spend a lot of time decursing, so your dps is already going to be...

Forum: Public Discussion 04/01/09, 2:58 PM

Replies: 10,771 World of Warcraft - Lore & Storyline discussion [SPOILERS] Views: 2,449,311 Posted By Alerian Right, but in the same breath, they're more than... Right, but in the same breath, they're more than likely not going to have back-to-back Titan raids. Best candidates for 3.2 seem to be Grim Batol or something to do with the Maelstrom or Emerald...

Forum: Druids 03/22/09, 3:49 AM

Replies: 3,383 Moonkin Raiding Views: 1,464,835 Posted By Alerian Ghost has mentioned that the entire Ulduar loot... Ghost has mentioned that the entire Ulduar loot tables are as expansive as the entire BC loot tables for all raids (from KZ through SW). I'm currently compiling at BiS list for all specs for my...

Forum: Druids 03/15/09, 10:47 PM

Replies: 1,417 Druid: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 563,123 Posted By Alerian 10% or 263 hit rating. 10% or 263 hit rating.

Forum: Druids 03/13/09, 6:32 PM

Replies: 1,417 Druid: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 563,123 Posted By Alerian Both can be on at the same time. While the UI can... Both can be on at the same time. While the UI can only display 40 at a time, there is no debuff limit and there have been no known issues with the two knocking each other off. Misery can be up, even...

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