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Forum: Hunters 12/08/08, 2:26 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 130,683
Posted By Aerynlore
On Int and Viper and OOM

I've been taking a mostly different approach to the "maximize time to OOM" theory, and working on the "maximize DPS during Dragonhawk time" approach, and it seems to be looking good. Almost every...
Forum: Hunters 12/08/08, 11:08 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 130,683
Posted By Aerynlore
Scorpid Stings do not stack. Serpent Stings DO...

Scorpid Stings do not stack.
Serpent Stings DO stack.
Viper Stings DO stack.
Forum: Hunters 12/03/08, 11:48 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 130,683
Posted By Aerynlore
Points 1 - 4 are correct, with a "tentative" on...

Points 1 - 4 are correct, with a "tentative" on #1.
Point #5 is going to depend on gear, encounter and raid composition.
Forum: Paladins 12/03/08, 11:40 AM
Replies: 2,260
Views: 1,849,132
Posted By Aerynlore
To put it simply, over-healing is not a problem,...

To put it simply, over-healing is not a problem, unless you are running out of mana or your tanks are dieing.
If you have a Raid Leader that loots at raw over-healing and goes "paladins are too high,...
Forum: Hunters 12/02/08, 2:10 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 130,683
Posted By Aerynlore
Holy crap, do people even read posts anymore? or...

Holy crap, do people even read posts anymore? or do they blindly hit "Reply" on the first thread they find?
Nearly the exact same question was posted three above yours, and the answer to that is...
Forum: Hunters 12/02/08, 11:31 AM
Replies: 1,974
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Posted By Aerynlore
/stopcasting, /stopcast and /stopmacro all do...

/stopcasting, /stopcast and /stopmacro all do just that.. they stop your current cast, or kill your macro. The command you need to add is:

/stopcasting
/stopattack

That'll tell the server to stop...
Forum: Hunters 12/02/08, 9:22 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 130,683
Posted By Aerynlore
About Hit Ok, so before this thread runs on to...

About Hit
Ok, so before this thread runs on to five pages just going back and forth about Hit, I'm calling a stop to it here. Discussion about Hit, Hit Rating, Focus Aim and best values needs to be...
Forum: Hunters 12/02/08, 9:20 AM
Replies: 369
Views: 243,114
Posted By Aerynlore
Expertise does not transfer to your pet. Neither...

Expertise does not transfer to your pet.
Neither does Haste or Armor Penetration.

Also, can we get in the original post a quick response about the auto-casting re-enabling bug, and if you put the...
Forum: Hunters 12/01/08, 4:09 PM
Replies: 1,974
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Posted By Aerynlore
Careful with this line of logic, as it is a...

Careful with this line of logic, as it is a slippery slope.
With rogues, paladins, death knights, druids, shaman and warriors, +60 AP means +60 AP to all attacks.
For hunters, +60 AP means +60 AP to...
Forum: Hunters 12/01/08, 2:15 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 130,683
Posted By Aerynlore
I've added the following bit to the original...

I've added the following bit to the original post, as a caveat until the other thread gets completed:
Forum: Hunters 11/26/08, 1:47 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 130,683
Posted By Aerynlore
Weapon speed affects the amount of mana you get...

Weapon speed affects the amount of mana you get back per shot with AotV. In the end, the mana per second is equal. Slow weapons return more mana per shot, but fire less shots. Faster weapons...
Forum: Hunters 11/25/08, 12:36 PM
Replies: 1,974
Views: 881,736
Posted By Aerynlore
First off, there are some macro's that I'll test...

First off, there are some macro's that I'll test tonight dealing with /startautoattack, and /stopautoattack. I think that it will work with our Auto Shots, but I'm not 100% sure.

#showtooltip
/cast...
Forum: Hunters 11/25/08, 10:45 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 130,683
Posted By Aerynlore
With Serpent's Swiftness (and Quiver/Ammo Pouch),...

With Serpent's Swiftness (and Quiver/Ammo Pouch), BM hunters already have a Steady Shot that casts faster than 1.5s; hence, they need to additional haste from gear to get below the 1.5s threshold.
Forum: Hunters 11/24/08, 5:39 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 130,683
Posted By Aerynlore
According to Jaffi's Tests...

According to Jaffi's Tests (http://elitistjerks.com/f74/t36777-hunter_simple_questions_simple_answers/p5/#post984138) they do indeed stack. We'll see if Blizzard decides to change this in the next...
Forum: Hunters 11/24/08, 3:28 PM
Replies: 1,974
Views: 881,736
Posted By Aerynlore
If you open your Character sheet, and use the...

If you open your Character sheet, and use the "Ranged" drop down list, your haste rating is on the tooltip for Speed. When the rating is 522.738 for non-BM hunters, then you know you have a 1.5s...
Forum: Hunters 11/24/08, 3:21 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 130,683
Posted By Aerynlore
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Forum: Hunters 11/24/08, 1:26 PM
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Posted By Aerynlore
No definitive testing has been done since the WLK...

No definitive testing has been done since the WLK release. When it happens, though, I'll be sure to post the results in this thread...
Forum: Hunters 11/24/08, 12:17 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 130,683
Posted By Aerynlore
It will be a while before we get these values. ...

It will be a while before we get these values. Mostly because we need an enormous sample size to make sure the statistical margin of error is minimal.
Basically, we know that XX armor = YY%...
Forum: Hunters 11/24/08, 11:43 AM
Replies: 1,974
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Posted By Aerynlore
Again, a fair enough question, I would respond...

Again, a fair enough question, I would respond with: are those 6 talent points also being utilized enough in Multi-Shot and Volley to make them ignorable?
Any fight with adds, you'll be hitting...
Forum: Hunters 11/24/08, 10:46 AM
Replies: 1,974
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Posted By Aerynlore
Fair statement, but it can be a great starting...

Fair statement, but it can be a great starting point.
Now, having run as MM for a bit here and there, on any fight that requires mobility, Aimed Shot will be an increase in DPS. It took me a bit to...
Forum: Paladins 11/24/08, 10:06 AM
Replies: 2,219
Views: 694,734
Posted By Aerynlore
Read that a little more closely. You can use up...

Read that a little more closely. You can use up to three of those (or any Jeweler's Gems) in your gear. So, you can have 2 of the Bold Dragon's Eye, but you cannot use any other Jeweler's Gems.
Forum: Hunters 11/24/08, 9:37 AM
Replies: 1,974
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Posted By Aerynlore
Barrage (http://www.wowhead.com/?spell=24691) and...

Barrage (http://www.wowhead.com/?spell=24691) and Improved Barrage (http://www.wowhead.com/?spell=35111) increase Aimed Shot's damage by 12% and crit by 12%.
Considering Aimed Shot is a staple shot...
Forum: Hunters 11/24/08, 9:26 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 130,683
Posted By Aerynlore
I've updated the various typos. Thanks for...

I've updated the various typos. Thanks for picking them up. Even the little ones that account for a tenth of a percent can still throw off a formula down the line by large amounts.
In the end,...
Forum: Hunters 11/21/08, 5:23 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 130,683
Posted By Aerynlore
It's understandable that you'd be a little...

It's understandable that you'd be a little intimidate by the spreadsheet. It gets detailed, and fast. We can look into putting together a quick and dirty version of the it, though I'd feel more...
Forum: Hunters 11/21/08, 12:26 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 130,683
Posted By Aerynlore
For my melee abilities, I...

For my melee abilities, I use:
#showtooltip
/script UIErrorsFrame:UnregisterEvent("UI_ERROR_MESSAGE");
/cast Mongoose Bite
/cast Raptor Strike
/script...
Forum: Hunters 11/21/08, 10:41 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 130,683
Posted By Aerynlore
The Simple Things - Quick F.A.Q for All Specs

Having read through the first couple pages of the "quick and dirty" thread, and having checked out the mostly obsolete data in the locked threads, I'm putting this thread together to get be a common...
Forum: Hunters 11/21/08, 9:47 AM
Replies: 1,974
Views: 881,736
Posted By Aerynlore
That's my bad! Thanks for the correction. I'll...

That's my bad! Thanks for the correction. I'll update that original post.
Forum: Class Mechanics 11/20/08, 1:32 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 110,748
Posted By Aerynlore
Can Resilience get added to this list,...

Can Resilience get added to this list, please?
Rating|Percentage|Crit Chance|Crit Damage|DoT Damage|Mana Drain Reduction
81.97497559|1%|- 1%| - 2%|- 1%|- 2%
Forum: Paladins 11/20/08, 1:25 PM
Replies: 2,219
Views: 694,734
Posted By Aerynlore
These number are (as was pointed out two posts...

These number are (as was pointed out two posts above yours) in this thread has that info (http://elitistjerks.com/f31/t37032-faq_working_theories_raiding_level_80_a/).
Block Rating (as far as I...
Forum: Hunters 11/20/08, 11:52 AM
Replies: 1,974
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Posted By Aerynlore
I am 100% sure that Steady Shot is a 2.0s cast...

I am 100% sure that Steady Shot is a 2.0s cast time, now, and all of the sites (wowhead, wowdb, mmo-champ) are incorrect. This was an early change in the Beta as a way to combat the added Haste...
Forum: Hunters 11/20/08, 10:59 AM
Replies: 1,974
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Posted By Aerynlore
1 Agility = 1 Attack Power 1 Attack Power = 1...

1 Agility = 1 Attack Power
1 Attack Power = 1 Attack Power
1 Int = .33/.66/1 Attack Power (1/2/3 Careful Aim - Tier 2 MM Talent)
1 Stam = .1/.2/.3 Attack Power (1/2/3 Hunter vs. Wild - Tier 5 Sv...
Forum: Hunters 11/18/08, 3:30 PM
Replies: 1,974
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Posted By Aerynlore
Volley: 17% (13.6% glyphed) mana - AP*.1 + 505...

Volley: 17% (13.6% glyphed) mana - AP*.1 + 505 Arcane per tick (6 ticks)
Mult-shot: 9% mana - NWD + 408 Physical

Overall damage, against three targets, Volley is going to win, including the Damage...
Forum: Hunters 11/17/08, 4:34 PM
Replies: 1,974
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Posted By Aerynlore
Tooltips (and Buffs) don't update with talents,...

Tooltips (and Buffs) don't update with talents, modifiers, etc. Take a look at Ret Aura next time you have it one you from a Retadin. He will have Sanctified Retribution...
Forum: Hunters 11/17/08, 2:55 PM
Replies: 1,974
Views: 881,736
Posted By Aerynlore
Haste grants the most DPS per Rating when it is...

Haste grants the most DPS per Rating when it is still decreasing the casting time of Steady Shot down to 1.5s (equal to the global cooldown). At this point, you cannot fire SS any faster, so the...
Forum: Paladins 11/17/08, 1:33 PM
Replies: 2,219
Views: 694,734
Posted By Aerynlore
Elitist Jerks - Announcements in Forum : Public...

Elitist Jerks - Announcements in Forum : Public Discussion (http://elitistjerks.com/f76/a37-class_mechanics_reorganization_rules_update_aka_where_d_old_threads_go/)
Forum: Hunters 11/17/08, 10:44 AM
Replies: 1,974
Views: 881,736
Posted By Aerynlore
According to this EJ post...

According to this EJ post (http://elitistjerks.com/f31/t29453-combat_ratings_level_80_a/), the conversion rate at level 80 is 32.78998947 hit rating to 1% to hit.
Level 83 boss mobs require 9% hit...
Forum: Paladins 11/11/08, 12:25 PM
Replies: 2,260
Views: 1,849,132
Posted By Aerynlore
That Libram is purchased with Emblems of Heroism...

That Libram is purchased with Emblems of Heroism (http://www.wowhead.com/?item=40752) which are the Badge of Justice equivalents for 10-man Naxx and Heroic 5-man instances at level 80. As a quick...
Forum: Hunters 11/06/08, 4:31 PM
Replies: 1,230
Views: 840,581
Posted By Aerynlore
You are always firing your Steady Shot at...

You are always firing your Steady Shot at whatever speed your haste rating allows you to, even if it's below 1.5s. The key point is that you can't fire the next Steady Shot until after 1.5s. Thus,...
Forum: Hunters 11/06/08, 1:59 PM
Replies: 5,086
Views: 992,392
Posted By Aerynlore
Don't forget that Curse of Recklessnes...

Don't forget that Curse of Recklessnes (http://wotlk.wowhead.com/?spell=57595) also fills the "Minor Armor Debuff" slot. In 10-mans, you are more likely for the warlock to be using CoE (though, that...
Forum: Hunters 11/06/08, 1:50 PM
Replies: 1,230
Views: 840,581
Posted By Aerynlore
If you have Glyph of Steady Shot...

If you have Glyph of Steady Shot (http://wotlk.wowhead.com/?item=42914), then weave in Serpent Sting.
Otherwise, yes, it's just Steady Shot spamming for our "shot rotation".

What seems to...
Forum: Paladins 11/06/08, 11:04 AM
Replies: 2,260
Views: 1,849,132
Posted By Aerynlore
Quick question on the direction of this...

Quick question on the direction of this thread.
Are we going to be just talking about Holy Paladin raid-healing? Or will this also help us with soloing/grinding/dailies tips?
The title is a little...
Forum: Paladins 11/05/08, 4:24 PM
Replies: 2,260
Views: 1,849,132
Posted By Aerynlore
Building on this, look at all of the Holy Paladin...

Building on this, look at all of the Holy Paladin utilities that are dispellable, and their cooldown / manacost to reapply:
Divine Plea (http://wotlk.wowhead.com/?spell=54428) - 1min Cooldown (there...
Forum: Hunters 11/04/08, 10:23 AM
Replies: 5,086
Views: 992,392
Posted By Aerynlore
General rule of thumb for hunters: Hit until...

General rule of thumb for hunters: Hit until capped, Haste until Steady is at 1.5s, then the normal assortment of stats: i.e. a balance of Agility, Intellect, AP, Crit, ArPen, Haste.
Forum: Paladins 11/03/08, 3:46 PM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 801,684
Posted By Aerynlore
The proposed style of BoL working on Overhealing...

The proposed style of BoL working on Overhealing is exactly like spamming CoH/WG/CH, and that's something I, personally, don't want to see our class falling into. Let the Priests, Shaman and Druids...
Forum: Paladins 11/03/08, 1:43 PM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 801,684
Posted By Aerynlore
I know I'm going to be a short side of this...

I know I'm going to be a short side of this debate. However, having run several raids with Beacon, I think it's best to leave it how it is. If you change BoL back to working on all healing, include...
Forum: Hunters 10/27/08, 11:39 AM
Replies: 5,086
Views: 992,392
Posted By Aerynlore
In short, this.

In short, this.
Forum: Paladins 10/23/08, 3:24 PM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 801,684
Posted By Aerynlore
Here's the problem... Seal of Righteousness's...

Here's the problem... Seal of Righteousness's Spell Damage coefficient got nerfed "TO THE GROUND, BABY" (http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=11228403882) (it's just fun to link that...
Forum: Hunters 10/22/08, 4:48 PM
Replies: 5,086
Views: 992,392
Posted By Aerynlore
While Steady Shot still takes more than 1.5s to...

While Steady Shot still takes more than 1.5s to cast, adding haste means more Steady Shots and more auto-shots. Once your hit the haste "soft-cap" where SS is at 1.5s, then you can no longer can any...
Forum: Hunters 10/21/08, 3:40 PM
Replies: 5,086
Views: 992,392
Posted By Aerynlore
"Combat Experience - Increases your Agility and...

"Combat Experience - Increases your Agility and Intellect by 2/4%"
Another "Increases Intellect" talent is... well.. blah. I think Efficiency at it's current max rank (10% cheaper shots) is worth 2...
Forum: Paladins 10/16/08, 12:17 PM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 801,684
Posted By Aerynlore
WotLK Beta (US-English) Forums -> Retribution...

WotLK Beta (US-English) Forums -> Retribution Paladin Changes (http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=11296670044&sid=2000)


Solid changes. While we'll need to see the numbers to...
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