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Forum: The Dung Heap 09/28/09, 5:46 PM

Replies: 30,104 Thread of Ultimate Stupidity Views: 1,886,219 Posted By Writhe @Tyeton Viable, yes, better than blood, still up... @Tyeton Viable, yes, better than blood, still up for debate. stam means a lot this late in the end game and many tanks will not switch until they see some solid uptimes across the board for bone...

Forum: Death Knights 09/10/09, 2:15 AM

Replies: 3,089 Suno's Fireside Chat - DK Endgame Tanking Views: 2,635,338 Posted By Writhe There is always the spreadsheets around... There is always the spreadsheets around somehwere. Then again you could just jump on the PTR and run an instance duel speccing a couple of different unholy specs to see what numbers you get. The PTR...

Forum: The Dung Heap 01/08/09, 8:16 PM

Replies: 30,104 Thread of Ultimate Stupidity Views: 1,886,219 Posted By Writhe You are missing my point about the gear scaling... You are missing my point about the gear scaling differently for different classes. That was all I was trying to put forward. Not trying to get mixed up over whether is was pre s1 or mid s1 to mid...

Forum: Player vs. Player 01/08/09, 7:26 PM

Replies: 442 WotLK - Arena / PvP Views: 128,371 Posted By Writhe You are doing something wrong. And lying. (at... You are doing something wrong. And lying. (at very least spreading misinformation) In your current armory 874 resil, 19810 hp unbuffed. A single dps would need to do 19810 damage in 6 seconds or...

Forum: Player vs. Player 01/08/09, 4:27 PM

Replies: 183 Wintergrasp Views: 96,628 Posted By Writhe That has nothing to do with why melee shouldn't... That has nothing to do with why melee shouldn't be allowed to take down cannons. Other than the placement, which is only up there so that people can't gain access to the area, while giving the cannon...

Forum: Player vs. Player 01/08/09, 4:22 PM

Replies: 442 WotLK - Arena / PvP Views: 128,371 Posted By Writhe Your post is full of pointless one sided crying,... Your post is full of pointless one sided crying, I wish you would just remember back to season one. Rogues dominated in blues and the early stages of the season / pre-season. Nearing the end of the...

Forum: Player vs. Player 01/07/09, 9:07 PM

Replies: 442 WotLK - Arena / PvP Views: 128,371 Posted By Writhe You know priests have had higher AC levels than... You know priests have had higher AC levels than rogues since Molten Core, right? Would have issues when you come to cliffs/falls. i.e. Either force them off the bridge or make them stay still...

Forum: Player vs. Player 01/07/09, 7:57 PM

Replies: 183 Wintergrasp Views: 96,628 Posted By Writhe The exploit isn't much of an exploit, you run to... The exploit isn't much of an exploit, you run to the north western corner of wintergrasp (best place I found) and can mount once you change areas into Icecrown. From there you can fly along to the...

Forum: Player vs. Player 01/07/09, 3:44 PM

Replies: 661 [Deathknight] PvP Thread Views: 780,516 Posted By Writhe Very on topic Terra, this is the pvp thread... Very on topic Terra, this is the pvp thread remember. This was my main reasoning for picking it up, I believe I ended up respeccing last night, didn't even notice missing RoR for it, it also helped...

Forum: Player vs. Player 01/06/09, 3:17 PM

Replies: 661 [Deathknight] PvP Thread Views: 780,516 Posted By Writhe I also swear by this rune but swordshattering is... I also swear by this rune but swordshattering is insanely good for arena. Having a 10second break in full dps loses games. Warriors are starting to disarm even in the lower brackets i'm in, all...

Forum: Player vs. Player 01/05/09, 4:42 PM

Replies: 661 [Deathknight] PvP Thread Views: 780,516 Posted By Writhe I find it slightly amusing that gargoyle gets... I find it slightly amusing that gargoyle gets absolutely stomped by pve boss encounters aoe yet, in pvp people run crying and scared. ^.^ Bit of an unusual reflection on the usual pvp ideals.

Forum: Player vs. Player 01/05/09, 3:46 PM

Replies: 661 [Deathknight] PvP Thread Views: 780,516 Posted By Writhe AMZ absorbs 10000 + (2 * AP) spell damage buffed... AMZ absorbs 10000 + (2 * AP) spell damage buffed in a 5v5 you could breach 18k easily, possibly even 20k once we have better gear. Popping AP trinkets before this is like popping a health pot on top...

Forum: Player vs. Player 12/17/08, 4:05 PM

Replies: 661 [Deathknight] PvP Thread Views: 780,516 Posted By Writhe I do like the 50,21 spec (everything i love about... I do like the 50,21 spec (everything i love about unholy is present). I am still uncertain of desecration its only technically a 1-4 yard snare (you are at the center when it casts with lag the...

Forum: Player vs. Player 12/16/08, 9:21 PM

Replies: 661 [Deathknight] PvP Thread Views: 780,516 Posted By Writhe I like the idea but am not sure of its lacking... I like the idea but am not sure of its lacking higher frost talents. You seem to have some at least a lot more pvp experience than me with the class and frost spec. I'm looking at a similar build...

Forum: Death Knights 12/15/08, 10:26 PM

Replies: 3,071 DK Tanking Discussion Views: 1,879,777 Posted By Writhe Short answer is: Both. Build two sets, 3 if you... Short answer is: Both. Build two sets, 3 if you have the loot resources. Warriors have been doing it for yonks. Effective health set: maxing AC and HP this takes more overall damage, but is good...

Forum: Class Mechanics 12/11/08, 1:20 AM

Replies: 106 Is melee hit cap really 9%? Views: 151,964 Posted By Writhe I would say closer to the 100's of thousands if... I would say closer to the 100's of thousands if not millions if you want to nit pick, but I don't have that much time to test this without running some sort of anti-afk bot. Averaging out everyones...

Forum: Class Mechanics 12/10/08, 11:55 PM

Replies: 106 Is melee hit cap really 9%? Views: 151,964 Posted By Writhe I'm at around 400 hits currently, and around 10%... I'm at around 400 hits currently, and around 10% miss rate on auto attack, keep going I don't see these low number tests being very conclusive. 7/100 misses is an entire percentage different to...

Forum: Class Mechanics 12/10/08, 11:24 PM

Replies: 106 Is melee hit cap really 9%? Views: 151,964 Posted By Writhe Ah right, thanks, like proc per minute mechanics.... Ah right, thanks, like proc per minute mechanics. Makes sense. Oh yea I was meant to test this wasn't I better go set Boo attacking while I'm working.

Forum: Class Mechanics 12/10/08, 10:18 PM

Replies: 106 Is melee hit cap really 9%? Views: 151,964 Posted By Writhe We don't know if it is a bug, no blues have... We don't know if it is a bug, no blues have confirmed this, it may very well be intended. I assume they are watching and probably trying to figure out a hot fix if it is in fact a bug. WWS? Could...

Forum: Class Mechanics 12/09/08, 5:16 PM

Replies: 106 Is melee hit cap really 9%? Views: 151,964 Posted By Writhe Maybe DR constants and caps were derived from... Maybe DR constants and caps were derived from this 1%. They came from somewhere to start with, although it was most probably pulled out of someones ass we can't discredit the possibility, that is,...

Forum: Class Mechanics 12/09/08, 4:11 PM

Replies: 106 Is melee hit cap really 9%? Views: 151,964 Posted By Writhe Diminishing returns are applied to non-passive... Diminishing returns are applied to non-passive avoidance not defense rating to skill conversions. TankSpot (Satrina) on Avoidance DR's...

Forum: Class Mechanics 12/09/08, 3:54 PM

Replies: 106 Is melee hit cap really 9%? Views: 151,964 Posted By Writhe This could explain how we are seeing a critical... This could explain how we are seeing a critical hit percentage reduction while attacking bosses as well. I am seeing this as the most likely cause. Surprised nobody else has replied to this...

Forum: Player vs. Player 12/03/08, 5:09 PM

Replies: 442 WotLK - Arena / PvP Views: 128,371 Posted By Writhe Season 5, 17th December, for anyone who didn't... Season 5, 17th December, for anyone who didn't catch it. Source (http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=6751765463&sid=1)

Forum: Death Knights 12/02/08, 9:16 PM

Replies: 2,996 Dual Wield Builds Views: 1,423,009 Posted By Writhe Keep in mind the unholy dps thread has pretty... Keep in mind the unholy dps thread has pretty much deemed desecration less than great (maybe even worthless, at least in relation to other talent options), also with epidemic you don't have 100%...

Forum: Death Knights 11/25/08, 6:06 PM

Replies: 2,157 Unholy DPS Discussion Views: 1,502,575 Posted By Writhe Using a death rune means a possible combination... Using a death rune means a possible combination that was there, no longer is and most combo dials will need to refresh to show the timers of the new awaiting runes (most likely the frost or unholy...

Forum: Death Knights 11/25/08, 3:33 PM

Replies: 2,157 Unholy DPS Discussion Views: 1,502,575 Posted By Writhe I fail to see where your vastly superior dps wws... I fail to see where your vastly superior dps wws numbers are coming from. Please don't discredit something without even checking some form of math. We all want the best unholy dps spec here. If...

Forum: Death Knights 11/24/08, 8:08 PM

Replies: 2,996 Dual Wield Builds Views: 1,423,009 Posted By Writhe Ask yourself how will aboms might beat out... Ask yourself how will aboms might beat out gargoyle, necrosis, and blood caked blade - among the other amazing unholy talents you will have to miss out on

Forum: Death Knights 11/24/08, 7:57 PM

Replies: 2,880 Death Knight: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 1,257,897 Posted By Writhe Disagree. Getting an epic flyer only increases on... Disagree. Getting an epic flyer only increases on a pale horse's static worth. Not the other way around. Furthermore, its relative worth stays exactly the same. I have only considered dropping it in...

Forum: Death Knights 11/24/08, 4:32 PM

Replies: 2,157 Unholy DPS Discussion Views: 1,502,575 Posted By Writhe The variations in builds we are talking about are... The variations in builds we are talking about are mostly spell damage variations and the loss of a GCD (parry/dodges don't use runes up) is not normally a huge thing for a DK - for what I have...

Forum: Death Knights 11/24/08, 4:24 PM

Replies: 2,157 Unholy DPS Discussion Views: 1,502,575 Posted By Writhe haha, good point we can always math out a wws as... haha, good point we can always math out a wws as ted did on page one. And you are right we can form a model on what we have, we just have to keep gear levels in mind, and probably form our own...

Forum: Death Knights 11/24/08, 4:09 PM

Replies: 2,157 Unholy DPS Discussion Views: 1,502,575 Posted By Writhe ted, thanks for pointing out the runic power loss... ted, thanks for pointing out the runic power loss and the glyph i will consider picking up, at least for grinding these last two levels out. Replying to both of these comments at the same time. the...

Forum: Death Knights 11/24/08, 3:21 PM

Replies: 2,157 Unholy DPS Discussion Views: 1,502,575 Posted By Writhe I don't think this class and its abilities lends... I don't think this class and its abilities lends it self very well to effective modeling to that point. Potential loss is there, sure; however, that loss should be outweighed by the potential gains...

Forum: Death Knights 11/20/08, 7:40 PM

Replies: 2,157 Unholy DPS Discussion Views: 1,502,575 Posted By Writhe Hey guys, this may seem like a bit of a derail... Hey guys, this may seem like a bit of a derail but it is the place to ask about UH dps and hopefully get some input, basically I've been trying to come up with a simulation where the current unholy...

Forum: Death Knights 11/19/08, 2:15 AM

Replies: 3,071 DK Tanking Discussion Views: 1,879,777 Posted By Writhe I wasn't attacking anyone's ability to tank... I wasn't attacking anyone's ability to tank things just fine in an off and possibly dps spec. I've been tanking 5mans perfectly fine on my DK so far as unholy. The point I was getting at is that in a...

Forum: Death Knights 11/18/08, 9:06 PM

Replies: 3,071 DK Tanking Discussion Views: 1,879,777 Posted By Writhe For 5mans i recommend opening on everything with... For 5mans i recommend opening on everything with Death and Decay regardless of spec. I noticed you took ravenous dead, from what I have found so far in my limited DK (as unholy) tanking is that...

Forum: Death Knights 11/13/08, 7:29 PM

Replies: 2,880 Death Knight: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 1,257,897 Posted By Writhe Quick question any information on the... Quick question any information on the functionality of the DK glyphs that were bugged decreasing ability damage instead of giving the intended ability bonus?

Forum: Warriors 10/16/08, 12:48 AM

Replies: 3,508 WotLK talent Preview/Discussion Views: 677,181 Posted By Writhe What you brought up is news to me - didn't even... What you brought up is news to me - didn't even think about UA; however, still doesnt change the priority (go through the list every time you want to use an ability, if you can use it do so. so yea...

Forum: Warriors 10/14/08, 8:39 PM

Replies: 3,508 WotLK talent Preview/Discussion Views: 677,181 Posted By Writhe I haven't been following the changes. But I... I haven't been following the changes. But I assume so, hearing about the crit stacking and overpower spam. Just put the gcd restricted abilities in order. Highest damage per rage (dpr) at the...

Forum: Warriors 10/14/08, 6:57 PM

Replies: 3,508 WotLK talent Preview/Discussion Views: 677,181 Posted By Writhe Ambika, on vigilance is one talent point that... Ambika, on vigilance is one talent point that hard to come by? It fits into most of my spec variants easily at 70 and 80. I agree with not using shockwave off the bat. But I think the only reason...

Forum: Warriors 09/24/08, 11:00 PM

Replies: 3,508 WotLK talent Preview/Discussion Views: 677,181 Posted By Writhe Sunder timer mechanic is unchanged. Tooltip is a... Sunder timer mechanic is unchanged. Tooltip is a bug.

Forum: Warriors 09/24/08, 10:15 PM

Replies: 3,508 WotLK talent Preview/Discussion Views: 677,181 Posted By Writhe I don't get your point. Care to explain? Raids... I don't get your point. Care to explain? Raids still have parties. I'm surprised they didn't make the tooltip say raid members when the big move this patch was raid wide buffs. Still fail to see...

Forum: Warriors 09/24/08, 7:19 PM

Replies: 3,508 WotLK talent Preview/Discussion Views: 677,181 Posted By Writhe Totally meant anger management not TM sorry. TM... Totally meant anger management not TM sorry. TM is pretty useless with Warbringer I agree. I really can't comment about whether you will need puncture in a raid setting. I have my severely...

Forum: Warriors 09/24/08, 6:24 PM

Replies: 3,508 WotLK talent Preview/Discussion Views: 677,181 Posted By Writhe What are peoples views on this spec.... What are peoples views on this spec. (http://talent.mmo-champion.com/?warrior=250003002000000000000000000000053351025203012520330113321300000000000000000000000000) I can't figure out wether it will...

Forum: Warriors 09/23/08, 4:57 PM

Replies: 3,508 WotLK talent Preview/Discussion Views: 677,181 Posted By Writhe Your post would be better suited for this... Your post would be better suited for this (http://elitistjerks.com/f31/t29453-combat_ratings_level_80_a/) discussion don't you think? Does anyone know if there is a difference between thunderclap on...

Forum: Public Discussion 09/21/08, 11:52 PM

Replies: 62 WoW Lemmings : New Guild Recruitment Tool Views: 36,291 Posted By Writhe PvP Arena version would be relatively the same I... PvP Arena version would be relatively the same I presume. Maybe filter for PvP guilds and Arena teams as there are some guilds around that focus on PvP only. There is currently an online match-making...

Forum: Warriors 09/18/08, 5:33 PM

Replies: 3,508 WotLK talent Preview/Discussion Views: 677,181 Posted By Writhe pft, Graul testing in production is the way to go... pft, Graul testing in production is the way to go didn't you know? on a new note with this armored teeth thing, Has anyone done the math/simulation of Impale vs AT?

Forum: Warriors 09/18/08, 2:40 AM

Replies: 3,508 WotLK talent Preview/Discussion Views: 677,181 Posted By Writhe I don't think i follow you on why the intervene... I don't think i follow you on why the intervene change equates to the non implementation to vigilance threat transfer. I assume the intervene change was to lock down safeguard spam on the MT....

Forum: Warriors 09/15/08, 9:00 PM

Replies: 3,508 WotLK talent Preview/Discussion Views: 677,181 Posted By Writhe Is having one fewer stats on a piece a big deal... Is having one fewer stats on a piece a big deal if the primary stat has been altered to make the piece relatively equal to its leather counterparts? Of course this still raises issue with tanking but...

Forum: Warriors 09/15/08, 7:23 PM

Replies: 3,508 WotLK talent Preview/Discussion Views: 677,181 Posted By Writhe I think I worded my post a bit wrong. I meant... I think I worded my post a bit wrong. I meant lower the buget worth of strength not the worth of strength to warriors, This would allow more strength to be placed onto items, lessoning the need to go...

Forum: Warriors 09/15/08, 6:42 PM

Replies: 3,508 WotLK talent Preview/Discussion Views: 677,181 Posted By Writhe Having AP and strength on a piece of armor feels... Having AP and strength on a piece of armor feels counter intuitive if strength has only a direct relation to ap and no other stat (lets ignore BV for the case of dps specs). And imo feels weirder...

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