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Forum: Paladins 11/04/09, 6:32 AM
Replies: 228
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Posted By Maylander
I personally prefer HealBot; I find it a bit...

I personally prefer HealBot; I find it a bit smoother, and easier to set up properly. However, Grid does have more options and support available (extra stuff you can add). I generally find little use...
Forum: Paladins 10/28/09, 6:07 PM
Replies: 2,370
Views: 3,350,612
Posted By Maylander
Just wanted to confirm that the two Death's...

Just wanted to confirm that the two Death's Verdict trinkets actually stack. I have both right now, and I get the Strength from both trinkets when they both proc (i.e at the start of a fight).
Forum: Paladins 10/28/09, 8:41 AM
Replies: 264
Views: 146,932
Posted By Maylander
Very interesting post Teleros. I certainly see...

Very interesting post Teleros. I certainly see GCs point - we are the only hybrid capable of doing "everything at once". My standard Ret UI currently consists of a full Holy UI (for healing, buffing,...
Forum: Paladins 10/28/09, 5:44 AM
Replies: 264
Views: 146,932
Posted By Maylander
It might be to prevent Protadins having an...

It might be to prevent Protadins having an amazing self-save button. Rather annoying for us though - I actually like using it on myself from time to time, not only to save my own skin, but to give me...
Forum: Paladins 10/23/09, 6:01 AM
Replies: 2,370
Views: 3,350,612
Posted By Maylander
Actually, I've read reports that the stats still...

Actually, I've read reports that the stats still stack, and that the trinket proc seems to proc somewhat independantly (i.e one can proc right after the duration of the other ends), but without...
Forum: Paladins 10/09/09, 9:20 AM
Replies: 2,370
Views: 3,350,612
Posted By Maylander
I hardly think it will change the prio system a...

I hardly think it will change the prio system a whole lot. I suspect the top prio will be "burn that proc!" so that we can get a new proc on our next attacks, but other than that I expect few...
Forum: Paladins 10/09/09, 7:38 AM
Replies: 2,370
Views: 3,350,612
Posted By Maylander
Keep in mind that if you cast DS often enough,...

Keep in mind that if you cast DS often enough, the next thing to be squeezed out is Consecration, which is significantly more expensive than DS. This would reduce the overall mana spent by quite a...
Forum: Paladins 10/09/09, 3:56 AM
Replies: 2,370
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Posted By Maylander
With 40% proc chance, it basically means that...

With 40% proc chance, it basically means that we're going to skip Exo in the rotations (most of the time anyway). Of course, it also means that we will never have an open GCD, so casting Divine Plea...
Forum: Paladins 09/26/09, 9:02 AM
Replies: 2,370
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Posted By Maylander
By artificial I mean dps that doesn't count,...

By artificial I mean dps that doesn't count, because you're dpsing a target that's not supposed to be killed (or where there's no point in killing it). For example, when dpsing the other elementals...
Forum: Paladins 09/26/09, 2:09 AM
Replies: 2,370
Views: 3,350,612
Posted By Maylander
I remain skeptical towards SoC. Most places it's...

I remain skeptical towards SoC. Most places it's used simply to artificially boost the DPS numbers, not to actually increase the damage that counts. It's a decent replacement for SoR I suppose, but...
Forum: Paladins 09/24/09, 1:20 PM
Replies: 2,370
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Posted By Maylander
Aren't totems immune to all cleave effects?...

Aren't totems immune to all cleave effects? Something tells me SoC would not (at least should not, so it will be fixed) instantly stomp any totems near a Shaman.
Forum: Paladins 09/16/09, 6:12 PM
Replies: 2,370
Views: 3,350,612
Posted By Maylander
Here's how we do Twins HM: - Most dps use...

Here's how we do Twins HM:
- Most dps use black.
- A few take white to absorb the white orbs (generally ranged that walk around the raid).

Here's how I use DSac on Twins HM:
- I pop it when the...
Forum: Paladins 09/16/09, 7:33 AM
Replies: 2,370
Views: 3,350,612
Posted By Maylander
I wouldn't say that it is mandatory. We're...

I wouldn't say that it is mandatory. We're attempting to kill Anub'arak on Heroic at the moment, and while I do see the usefulness in such fights (Anub'arak and Twins, primarily), I do not consider...
Forum: Paladins 09/10/09, 9:04 AM
Replies: 2,370
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Posted By Maylander
I think he was referring to the portals on Jarax,...

I think he was referring to the portals on Jarax, not the adds. After the hotfix, the 2nd add will spawn fairly fast (8 seconds? 10?), so most guilds that don't have redicilously high DPS will need...
Forum: Paladins 09/07/09, 9:22 AM
Replies: 2,370
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Posted By Maylander
Correct me if I'm wrong, but this shield is not...

Correct me if I'm wrong, but this shield is not like a normal shield (i.e can't interrupt through it). My guess is, for as long as it's up, nothing affects the boss at all. However, I have not seen a...
Forum: Paladins 08/21/09, 4:49 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 43,895
Posted By Maylander
To be perfectly honest, there are quite a few...

To be perfectly honest, there are quite a few fights where a lot of people are forced to either get PvE items with stamina, or use PvP gear. We just don't ellaborate, because there's nothing to...
Forum: Paladins 08/21/09, 4:20 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 43,895
Posted By Maylander
Not quite sure what you are saying here. You're...

Not quite sure what you are saying here. You're saying that it's 87,7 with the glyph and 76 without it? That's not correct I think. The calculations are as follows:

With glyph: 687 * 1.11 (Divinity...
Forum: Paladins 08/20/09, 4:27 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 43,895
Posted By Maylander
Personally, I feel that our job here at EJ is to...

Personally, I feel that our job here at EJ is to maximize our overall performance in every situation, even situations that require us to use Divine Sacrifice, FoL, or perhaps even use this glyph if...
Forum: Paladins 08/19/09, 5:57 AM
Replies: 2,370
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Posted By Maylander
Thanks a lot. Unless there's an issue with one of...

Thanks a lot. Unless there's an issue with one of the Seals causing it not to proc properly, that leaves us with the math:
Roughly 10 chances to apply Vindication within 15 seconds (4 swings, 3xCS,...
Forum: Paladins 08/19/09, 5:30 AM
Replies: 2,370
Views: 3,350,612
Posted By Maylander
Generally, you should see a significant increase...

Generally, you should see a significant increase on (almost) everything but trash, and only a slight decrease on trash (when using SoR; using SoV is pointless on most trash packs).
Forum: Paladins 08/19/09, 4:24 AM
Replies: 2,370
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Posted By Maylander
Interesting, could you try with DS and see if...

Interesting, could you try with DS and see if they are all affected? It lasts for 15 seconds, so you'll have plenty of time to look at each one. I've never tried on dummies before, and I was always...
Forum: Paladins 08/19/09, 3:41 AM
Replies: 2,370
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Posted By Maylander
Hmm, pretty sure they removed Vindication from...

Hmm, pretty sure they removed Vindication from special abilities due to Holy Paladins popping it on people from 30 yards away in Arena with Judgements. I have tested both Judgement and Divine Storm...
Forum: Paladins 08/18/09, 1:27 AM
Replies: 2,370
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Posted By Maylander
To be perfectly honest, parry is worth...

To be perfectly honest, parry is worth mentioning. There are fights where we are forced to stand in front of the boss (i.e Auriaya), and while we still shouldn't stack parry beyond 6,5%, it is worth...
Forum: Paladins 08/14/09, 9:43 AM
Replies: 2,370
Views: 3,350,612
Posted By Maylander
The problem is not really trash packs. Noone...

The problem is not really trash packs. Noone cares about balancing DPS around trash packs. The problem is 3v3 and 5v5 Arena cleave combos, where SoC chaining back and forth like mad would create...
Forum: Paladins 08/14/09, 7:40 AM
Replies: 2,370
Views: 3,350,612
Posted By Maylander
It is still early in the PTR cycle, so nerfs may...

It is still early in the PTR cycle, so nerfs may be inc, but if that kind of chain proccing occurs (and not just on autoattack/single target attacks), SoC will definetly be worth picking up for AoE...
Forum: Paladins 08/06/09, 5:26 AM
Replies: 2,370
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Posted By Maylander
Yes, I experienced this last night on both the...

Yes, I experienced this last night on both the Northrend Beast fight and in Ulduar afterwards. With Avenging Wrath up, my crits varied between 7,5k and 12kish (yes, I actually saw a crit as low as...
Forum: Paladins 08/04/09, 5:19 PM
Replies: 2,370
Views: 3,350,612
Posted By Maylander
Excellent work. Just a small thing I want to add:...

Excellent work. Just a small thing I want to add: Might want to mention the FCFS rotation helper from this very forum - it really is an excellent mod that helps even the most experienced Retribution...
Forum: Paladins 08/04/09, 11:53 AM
Replies: 897
Views: 346,100
Posted By Maylander
The new LoH talent gives 20% physical damage...

The new LoH talent gives 20% physical damage reduction. It shouldn't be confused with stuff like Hand of Sacrifice that can be used to prevent tanks dying during breath attacks on Sarth3D, plasma on...
Forum: Paladins 08/04/09, 9:13 AM
Replies: 897
Views: 346,100
Posted By Maylander
I seem to recall various posters here explaining...

I seem to recall various posters here explaining that if the taunt does not happen for whatever reason, the damage won't either. So first there's the taunt, and IF the taunt works, the damage is...
Forum: Paladins 08/04/09, 4:51 AM
Replies: 897
Views: 346,100
Posted By Maylander
They used to stack at least, though I have to...

They used to stack at least, though I have to admit I haven't paid attention to that particular buff in the latest builds.
Forum: Paladins 08/03/09, 10:28 AM
Replies: 897
Views: 346,100
Posted By Maylander
According to the log, it does have higher DPS...

According to the log, it does have higher DPS overall, in which case it should be #1. However, I don't know his rotation - he might have been using J as his #1 prio, meaning he will end up pushing...
Forum: Paladins 07/29/09, 7:35 AM
Replies: 897
Views: 346,100
Posted By Maylander
New posts by GC regarding the state of...

New posts by GC regarding the state of Retribution:


Retribution dps in 3.2



Reasons behind the changes to Retribution
Forum: Paladins 07/28/09, 4:20 AM
Replies: 897
Views: 346,100
Posted By Maylander
How will this latest change affect our stats? It...

How will this latest change affect our stats? It seems to me hit and exp should increase in value up to cap? If we get even a single dodge/miss while switching targets, it's a huge DPS loss. Most...
Forum: Paladins 07/23/09, 1:38 PM
Replies: 897
Views: 346,100
Posted By Maylander
Who's talking about current builds? This is a 3.2...

Who's talking about current builds? This is a 3.2 thread, and I'm talking about 3.2. You're basically saying that we should always spec exclusively for DPS. Here are two builds:
No Sacrifice: Talent...
Forum: Paladins 07/23/09, 5:02 AM
Replies: 897
Views: 346,100
Posted By Maylander
So by your logic, if you could keep Divine Shield...

So by your logic, if you could keep Divine Shield w/imp Divine Sacrifice up 100% of the time, that would not be worth the 50% DPS reduction you get during Divine Shield? Of course it's worth it; you...
Forum: Paladins 06/25/09, 11:38 AM
Replies: 897
Views: 346,100
Posted By Maylander
Personally, I think SoC will become our PvP Seal,...

Personally, I think SoC will become our PvP Seal, since we can't pick up SotP (to boost SoR past SoC) in PvP specs (due to a minimum of 17 points in Prot to get Imp HoJ).
Forum: Paladins 06/25/09, 6:08 AM
Replies: 897
Views: 346,100
Posted By Maylander
True, but with the latest resilience boosts, I...

True, but with the latest resilience boosts, I suspect our burst will not be an issue at all anymore, even if they lower DS to 8 sec or CS to 3 sec (especially if they adjust the damage output...
Forum: Paladins 06/25/09, 4:49 AM
Replies: 897
Views: 346,100
Posted By Maylander
I can live with the messy FCFS system (even worse...

I can live with the messy FCFS system (even worse than it currently is), but I can't live with these mana issues. Among other things, Concecration is practically impossible to use right now, as is...
Forum: Paladins 06/23/09, 9:09 AM
Replies: 1,502
Views: 1,103,545
Posted By Maylander
As long as someone uses FCFS, they'll do good...

As long as someone uses FCFS, they'll do good damage, regardless of whether they have the right prio or not. The difference is made whether they wait for specific CDs, or just smash their buttons as...
Forum: Paladins 06/19/09, 3:34 PM
Replies: 1,502
Views: 1,103,545
Posted By Maylander
Not quite sure what you mean here. Are you taking...

Not quite sure what you mean here. Are you taking damage from Divine Sacrifice despite Divine Shield still being up? Never heard of such an issue. Should be impossible. However, if Divine Shield ends...
Forum: Paladins 06/19/09, 8:34 AM
Replies: 1,502
Views: 1,103,545
Posted By Maylander
I actually hope SoC ends up being our PvE Seal...

I actually hope SoC ends up being our PvE Seal (basically SotM/B without recoil). It's hard to free up enough points for SotP - skipping DG for a little extra damage is the only option, but I...
Forum: Paladins 06/19/09, 4:35 AM
Replies: 1,502
Views: 1,103,545
Posted By Maylander
It might be possible to use SoC in aoe...

It might be possible to use SoC in aoe situations. Examples:
Thorim:
Thorim arena phase: SoC
Thorim tank/spank: SoV

Freya:
Freya add phases (6 in total): SoC
Freya tank/spank: SoV

I do believe SoC...
Forum: Paladins 06/19/09, 3:44 AM
Replies: 1,502
Views: 1,103,545
Posted By Maylander
This does not work. Like I posted on the previous...

This does not work. Like I posted on the previous page: Exo's CD is too long. You're trying to use it every 10 seconds or less. It has a 15 second CD.


Oh, sorry, I was experimenting back and forth...
Forum: Paladins 06/18/09, 6:31 PM
Replies: 1,502
Views: 1,103,545
Posted By Maylander
With the current prio system, we're looking at:...

With the current prio system, we're looking at:

0s - CS
1,5s - DS
3s - J
4,5s - CS
6s - Conc
7,5s - Exco
9s - CS
10,5s - DS
Forum: Paladins 06/18/09, 7:43 AM
Replies: 1,502
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Posted By Maylander
Also, the tooltip of JotW should be updated to...

Also, the tooltip of JotW should be updated to reflect the fact that it only returns mana when dealing damage. It has been known for quite a while that this is how it's supposed to work, but the...
Forum: Paladins 06/15/09, 6:13 AM
Replies: 1,502
Views: 1,103,545
Posted By Maylander
I have tried using Libram of Discord on DS and...

I have tried using Libram of Discord on DS and Deadly/Furious on CS (to get the AP buff), but as frmorrison said it doesn't work. It's been a few weeks since I tried it, but nothing has changed since...
Forum: Paladins 05/26/09, 10:30 AM
Replies: 1,055
Views: 569,812
Posted By Maylander
Which basically means increasing the HPS. HPS is...

Which basically means increasing the HPS. HPS is the main issue here: When you're tank healing hard modes in Ulduar, FoL is not an option due to the very low HPS compared to HL. However, if you...
Forum: Paladins 05/26/09, 3:53 AM
Replies: 1,502
Views: 1,103,545
Posted By Maylander
I'm sorry that you didn't understand me. I meant...

I'm sorry that you didn't understand me. I meant nothing has changed, as in the priority of proffessions - JC/BS is still the best combination as far as I can tell. So no, things have not changed,...
Forum: Paladins 05/25/09, 8:04 AM
Replies: 1,502
Views: 1,103,545
Posted By Maylander
Actually, in the 3.1 compendium on the Warlock...

Actually, in the 3.1 compendium on the Warlock forum, it's JC > Tailoring even to Warlocks. I'm not sure if that's still the case after the nerf to JC (probably not), but for us Retribution Paladins,...
Forum: Paladins 05/22/09, 6:03 AM
Replies: 1,502
Views: 1,103,545
Posted By Maylander
Worth mentioning: All these buffs are covered by...

Worth mentioning: All these buffs are covered by bringing one Retadin. Most raids have several rogues, mages, warlocks, etc, but they all have one Retadin, and wouldn't even consider a second. In...
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