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Forum: Oceania 08/04/11, 5:25 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,450
Posted By Syncness
Bump!

Bump!
Forum: Hunters 06/30/11, 2:10 AM
Replies: 644
Views: 2,645,666
Posted By Syncness
The main post, (and even the one above) is quite...

The main post, (and even the one above) is quite chucky and filled with data, though useful, it is very confusing to a new hunter reader.

You suggested using AI hard cast in your 4.2 cycles, is this...
Forum: Paladins 05/24/11, 12:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 59,364
Posted By Syncness
Quite a large nerf on tank avoidance in the...

Quite a large nerf on tank avoidance in the recent 4.2 PTR.



I guess agility will no longer out perform strength.

I don't have anything to comment about the other changes, but here they are...
Forum: Hunters 05/20/11, 4:18 AM
Replies: 644
Views: 2,645,666
Posted By Syncness
The buff's uptime gives you more than amble time...

The buff's uptime gives you more than amble time to regain your focus.

What's more important however, is if you can time the +50 focus proc.
Forum: Hunters 05/07/11, 6:14 AM
Replies: 355
Views: 391,485
Posted By Syncness
Seems to be a new scope in 4.2, most likely will...

Seems to be a new scope in 4.2, most likely will be the preferred enchant.

Flintlocke's Woodchucker - Item - World of Warcraft (http://ptr.wowhead.com/item=70139)
Forum: Rogues 02/23/11, 2:13 AM
Replies: 1,162
Views: 662,759
Posted By Syncness
A more direct answer would be to reforge...

A more direct answer would be to reforge expertise into whatever gives you more EP. Most likely Mastery > Haste (OP is obviously Assassination).
Forum: Rogues 02/21/11, 11:56 PM
Replies: 1,162
Views: 662,759
Posted By Syncness
Agility doesn't give haste, nor does Agility have...

Agility doesn't give haste, nor does Agility have a role in abilities to gain haste.
Forum: Rogues 02/20/11, 6:48 AM
Replies: 1,110
Views: 3,387,400
Posted By Syncness
This website...

This website (http://www.askmrrobot.com/wow/gear/roguecombat#v0-o01356021) could probably be used as a BiS guideline, also applies to Assassination (switch over to Assassination on the...
Forum: Rogues 02/20/11, 12:37 AM
Replies: 1,162
Views: 662,759
Posted By Syncness
Mutilate > Rupture > Switch target > Mutilate >...

Mutilate > Rupture > Switch target > Mutilate > Rupture

4 GCDs.

Worth like 15 seconds (don't remember how long the buff duration is) of unlimited FoKs.
Forum: Rogues 02/20/11, 12:35 AM
Replies: 886
Views: 4,025,596
Posted By Syncness
EP take every-freaking-thing into account....

EP take every-freaking-thing into account. Everything.

In fact, you might sometimes realise your EP value is lower than those you get from spreadsheets as you may be missing a buff (or if you're not...
Forum: Rogues 02/18/11, 8:04 AM
Replies: 1,162
Views: 662,759
Posted By Syncness
Get 2 Ruptures on 2 mobs ASAP. Then spam FoK like...

Get 2 Ruptures on 2 mobs ASAP. Then spam FoK like crazy. You should be able to spam once every GCD.

If your priority is killing adds, then you can let SnD drop.
Forum: The Dung Heap 02/14/11, 4:32 PM
Replies: 30,129
Views: 1,907,104
Posted By Syncness
Heroic Uhn'agh would naturally mean more...

Heroic Uhn'agh would naturally mean more itemization points than Scaleslicer non-heroic. In short, more EP (not to mention DPS).
Forum: Rogues 02/08/11, 7:18 PM
Replies: 1,162
Views: 662,759
Posted By Syncness
I'm going to take a stab in the dark and say...

I'm going to take a stab in the dark and say Double Dragon.

Perhaps Sub could be viable for Conclave as well?
Forum: Rogues 02/08/11, 11:28 AM
Replies: 1,162
Views: 662,759
Posted By Syncness
I belive DoT damage is innate now. Meaning that...

I belive DoT damage is innate now. Meaning that dot damage bonus is calculated as the dot ticks.

As for SimCraft, I did read that it was unreliable, but this is a bit absurd.
Forum: Rogues 02/08/11, 10:37 AM
Replies: 1,162
Views: 662,759
Posted By Syncness
Could someone care to shed some light on the...

Could someone care to shed some light on the Simultationcraft stats here (http://manoutoftime.org/misc/simc/ptr/raid/T11_372/helter_skelter.html).

I'm looking at the numbers, but nothing seems to be...
Forum: Rogues 02/07/11, 3:54 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 114,668
Posted By Syncness
Rogue Bug Fixes

Rogue Bug Fixes
Forum: Rogues 02/04/11, 1:36 AM
Replies: 886
Views: 4,025,596
Posted By Syncness
Yes, auto-attack, else you'll be wasting energy....

Yes, auto-attack, else you'll be wasting energy. Perhaps use your tricks (glyphed) during this time if it's up.



Landslide gives raw attack power, which affects all the rogue's skills, among which,...
Forum: Rogues 02/04/11, 1:29 AM
Replies: 1,162
Views: 662,759
Posted By Syncness
There is no such thing as an energy dump as...

There is no such thing as an energy dump as having more != bad.

With Assassination, you're following your standard rotation, and you really shouldn't be capping whilst throwing out Envenoms over and...
Forum: Rogues 01/29/11, 8:10 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 100,388
Posted By Syncness
java.lang.RuntimeException: Unable to load items...

java.lang.RuntimeException: Unable to load items from Armory URL: Nexism @ Blackrock - Game - World of Warcraft (http://us.battle.net/wow/en/character/blackrock/nexism/advanced)

Perhaps blocked from...
Forum: Rogues 01/28/11, 10:42 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 100,388
Posted By Syncness
In my case, it was most likely due to my...

In my case, it was most likely due to my Engineering helm.
Forum: Rogues 01/22/11, 8:53 AM
Replies: 320
Views: 209,816
Posted By Syncness
WoW Reforge Calculator (http://wowreforge.com/)...

WoW Reforge Calculator (http://wowreforge.com/) was mentioned in the other thread, and does very similar.

You can set the EP values, have it aim to reach, exact, over, below, near, a designated...
Forum: Rogues 01/19/11, 9:30 PM
Replies: 886
Views: 4,025,596
Posted By Syncness
Say you're going to reforge 100 crit into 100...

Say you're going to reforge 100 crit into 100 hit, 50 hit takes you to the cap, which gives 1.75 EP/each, the other 50 is over the cap, which only gives you 0.75EP each, now consider if you were...
Forum: Rogues 01/19/11, 9:15 PM
Replies: 1,110
Views: 3,387,400
Posted By Syncness
AFAIK, you will only energy cap from AR, you...

AFAIK, you will only energy cap from AR, you should not be Killing Spree-ing mid energy, and Bloodlust+Hurricane doesn't affect energy recovery?

a) I don't see how reforging spell hit into haste is...
Forum: Rogues 01/18/11, 12:50 AM
Replies: 400
Views: 349,005
Posted By Syncness
Double Dragon also drags you out of stealth as...

Double Dragon also drags you out of stealth as soon you enter combat.
Forum: Rogues 01/17/11, 9:00 AM
Replies: 886
Views: 4,025,596
Posted By Syncness
Hover over the stats and it'll show you the...

Hover over the stats and it'll show you the %/rating from gear, the rest is from talents.
Forum: Rogues 01/16/11, 7:17 AM
Replies: 886
Views: 4,025,596
Posted By Syncness
3/3 Precision gives you 6% hit, 11% hit is...

3/3 Precision gives you 6% hit, 11% hit is required to cap spell hit as you'll then have 17% in total (the cap).
Forum: The Dung Heap 01/16/11, 1:50 AM
Replies: 30,129
Views: 1,907,104
Posted By Syncness
They give you completely different buffs, so they...

They give you completely different buffs, so they will co-exist, meaning you will gain the benefit of both.

Something like dual-wield Hurricane where only 1 buff is applied will not "stack".
Forum: Rogues 01/15/11, 8:51 PM
Replies: 985
Views: 839,531
Posted By Syncness
The addon "Pawn" will semi-automate the reforging...

The addon "Pawn" will semi-automate the reforging process.

You will have to set your own EP values in their config GUI, then there will be a box at the bottom of the reforge interface that makes...
Forum: Paladins 01/13/11, 5:13 AM
Replies: 475
Views: 2,251,728
Posted By Syncness
1) Threat is no longer an issue in raids as you...

1) Threat is no longer an issue in raids as you now have [like] 28kAP to hit the boss with. After the first 30 seconds, you will have absolutely no threat issues (cause you're hitting like a...
Forum: Rogues 01/13/11, 4:53 AM
Replies: 886
Views: 4,025,596
Posted By Syncness
Looks like the guy you quoted calculated...

Looks like the guy you quoted calculated incorrectly, I'm surprised I didn't notice (80 agility x 2.6EP is 208)

You are correct, Engineering leads with 249.6EP (based on the previous calculation, I...
Forum: Rogues 01/12/11, 11:03 PM
Replies: 1,162
Views: 662,759
Posted By Syncness
I'm not sure if it's the same for rogues, but for...

I'm not sure if it's the same for rogues, but for Paladins, if they have "/cancelaura Divine Shield" on the first line, if you press it twice it will work properly.

Perhaps you can try /cancelaura...
Forum: Rogues 01/12/11, 7:23 AM
Replies: 1,162
Views: 662,759
Posted By Syncness
Mastery does not have diminishing returns, stack...

Mastery does not have diminishing returns, stack it, I don't know what you mean by "it's harder to get mastery".



Personally I use LUI, which has timers by default above my character panel.

I did...
Forum: Rogues 01/11/11, 10:28 AM
Replies: 1,162
Views: 662,759
Posted By Syncness
Sorry, I'm a bit brain dead, all my EP values...

Sorry, I'm a bit brain dead, all my EP values were wrong.

How do we compare 204 mastery to 10% increase in Mutilate/Backstab; more specifically, how do we find the EP for Opportunity?
Forum: Rogues 01/11/11, 8:30 AM
Replies: 1,162
Views: 662,759
Posted By Syncness
Hmm, think about it this way. If you're gaining...

Hmm, think about it this way.

If you're gaining hit from gear, it's 1.75 EP (according to the given table, note that this value changes based on your gear),
whilst if you're reforging excess hit,...
Forum: Rogues 01/11/11, 7:37 AM
Replies: 1,162
Views: 662,759
Posted By Syncness
31/2/8 is most likely better as hit can be earned...

31/2/8 is most likely better as hit can be earned from gear, whilst Mutilate damage is talent only.

[e] to actually answer your question, 2% in rating x 1.75 (assuming you're not capped) for the EP...
Forum: Rogues 01/10/11, 5:58 PM
Replies: 886
Views: 4,025,596
Posted By Syncness
Unheeded Warning - Item - World of Warcraft...

Unheeded Warning - Item - World of Warcraft (http://www.wowhead.com/item=59520#comments:id=1287383) not sure if his maths/EP values are correct though

and for non-believers, apparently the trinket...
Forum: Rogues 01/08/11, 9:38 PM
Replies: 1,162
Views: 662,759
Posted By Syncness
I was looking for this as well, Wowhead doesn't...

I was looking for this as well, Wowhead doesn't seem to show it, and Wowwiki just looks out-dated, but here's the info from Wowwiki.

Deadly Poison: 14% of AP + <damage>
Instant Poison: 9% of AP +...
Forum: Rogues 01/08/11, 4:31 AM
Replies: 886
Views: 4,025,596
Posted By Syncness
Don't even know there's a discussion on Meta...

Don't even know there's a discussion on Meta gems, it should be dead obvious.

After the patch:
Agile (Agi/Crit%) > Chaotic > Fleet > Destructive
Agility > Crit Rating and Crit % > Mastery > Crit...
Forum: Rogues 01/08/11, 4:28 AM
Replies: 1,162
Views: 662,759
Posted By Syncness
Firstly, 229.57 EP is not merely. It's...

Firstly, 229.57 EP is not merely. It's huge.

Second, obviously replacing one 346 with a 359 is going to be less beneficial than two 346s with 359s.

Finally, this thread is not a "what should I do...
Forum: Rogues 01/08/11, 12:25 AM
Replies: 400
Views: 349,005
Posted By Syncness
The examples you mention, the boss also has a...

The examples you mention, the boss also has a giant hitbox, and generally the spells will go over the hitbox.

For example, Slabhide, if you hide behind a pillar next to the boss, you'll get hit by...
Forum: Rogues 01/08/11, 12:20 AM
Replies: 1,162
Views: 662,759
Posted By Syncness
Grab both your current trinkets, grab the EP...

Grab both your current trinkets, grab the EP value of Fluid Death, calculate differences.

Then calculate the EP upgrade of the "2nd" piece of T11, and then add 300EP on top of that.

You have your...
Forum: Rogues 01/07/11, 2:53 AM
Replies: 1,110
Views: 3,387,400
Posted By Syncness
To simplify this a little bit, he's basically...

To simplify this a little bit, he's basically saying Mastery will be worth more EP as you have more because you can "chain" more MG procs.

[e] For whatever reason, you can also derive the equation...
Forum: Rogues 01/06/11, 9:24 AM
Replies: 886
Views: 4,025,596
Posted By Syncness
Heroics are quite trivial, where min-maxing is...

Heroics are quite trivial, where min-maxing is not necessary, whilst raids and heroics have much more tighter requirements as even a minor overall performance increase will affect the raid greatly....
Forum: Rogues 01/05/11, 8:04 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 184,441
Posted By Syncness
Only the mainhand and 2pc Viscous (Legs and...

Only the mainhand and 2pc Viscous (Legs and Shoulders) are PvE upgrades, the latter being a very small upgrade (like 20ish EP).

This was posted somewhere around here before.

[e] this is for...
Forum: Rogues 01/05/11, 5:51 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 262,236
Posted By Syncness
The main reason to test for Rupture is to compare...

The main reason to test for Rupture is to compare the CP:Energy ratio, as the damage is truly miniscule.

This post (http://elitistjerks.com/f78/t110134-assassination_guide_cata/p9/#post1832983)...
Forum: Rogues 01/01/11, 11:31 PM
Replies: 1,162
Views: 662,759
Posted By Syncness
Based on the spell page's Effect 2 (Explosive...

Based on the spell page's Effect 2 (Explosive Bolts - Spell - World of Warcraft (http://www.wowhead.com/spell=82207)), yes.

[e] Though due to ms and cast time reasons, this is most likely unreliable...
Forum: Rogues 12/31/10, 2:25 AM
Replies: 886
Views: 4,025,596
Posted By Syncness
From Envenom tooltip: If you have more energy...

From Envenom tooltip:


If you have more energy to use Mutilate/Backstab, you'll have more "attacks", ergo, more poison procs due to the buff.
Forum: Rogues 12/27/10, 4:17 PM
Replies: 1,162
Views: 662,759
Posted By Syncness
Hyperspeed Accelerator - 1PPM - 240 haste for 12...

Hyperspeed Accelerator - 1PPM - 240 haste for 12 seconds - 20 haste/sec - Use your EP values (24EP for Assassination)

Tazik Shocker - 4800 damage/2minutes - Averages out of 40 DPS

For both items,...
Forum: Rogues 12/25/10, 10:16 AM
Replies: 400
Views: 349,005
Posted By Syncness
Feint works on Halfus to reduce damage on flame...

Feint works on Halfus to reduce damage on flame breath.

[e] clarity
Forum: The Dung Heap 12/17/10, 11:47 AM
Replies: 30,129
Views: 1,907,104
Posted By Syncness
I can't seem to report your post, so I'll just go...

I can't seem to report your post, so I'll just go ahead and answer it.

http://elitistjerks.com/f78/t110016-cataclysm_raiding_faq_updated_12_2_10_a/
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