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Forum: Monks 06/13/13, 4:43 AM
Replies: 584
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Posted By gahddo
I'm back, hopefully going to work on getting the...

I'm back, hopefully going to work on getting the set bonuses into simc this weekend. Very simple to predict the effect though, massively increased surplus of chi, less energy required throughout the...
Forum: Monks 04/16/13, 9:26 AM
Replies: 584
Views: 352,081
Posted By gahddo
If you see a dps increase with these changes,...

If you see a dps increase with these changes, feel free to post an issue on the simc site:

Issues...
Forum: Warlocks 04/16/13, 9:00 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 612,199
Posted By gahddo
20% haste (raid buffed) is the mark at which you...

20% haste (raid buffed) is the mark at which you can get off a demonic calling between imp swarm cds. Haste also allows breakpoints, and stat weights fluctuate greatly between those breakpoints....
Forum: Monks 04/07/13, 9:51 AM
Replies: 584
Views: 352,081
Posted By gahddo
A couple things I've missed in the past few...

A couple things I've missed in the past few weeks:

Venyasure's calculations still hold up in simc. The point at which haste loses the majority of its value isn't where you are no longer energy...
Forum: Warlocks 03/30/13, 1:19 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 612,199
Posted By gahddo
I've strayed from my windwalker module and...

I've strayed from my windwalker module and started dabbling in the warlock action lists. I was behind the more recent action list updates to all three specs, with the help of erismont and his epic...
Forum: Monks 03/11/13, 4:47 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 352,081
Posted By gahddo
Bit of a derail, like eein said post in the...

Bit of a derail, like eein said post in the brewmaster thread next time, but...Clever gearing methods for BrM make the trinket interesting as well. Theres a lot more secondary statistic on gear now,...
Forum: Monks 03/09/13, 4:13 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 352,081
Posted By gahddo
Definitely not in NM gear, possibly in heroic. We...

Definitely not in NM gear, possibly in heroic. We don't have the luxury of feral druids, they just get mastery slightly above haste and essentially ignore crit for the most part. We have to deal with...
Forum: Monks 03/09/13, 3:53 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 352,081
Posted By gahddo
This is all assuming you don't have rune because...

This is all assuming you don't have rune because as soon as it drops, and the only other people rolling against you are feral druids and possibly brewmaster, mastery >> whogivesafuck. #1 priority...
Forum: Monks 03/05/13, 7:22 AM
Replies: 584
Views: 352,081
Posted By gahddo
RoR is still sitting strong, just with the new...

RoR is still sitting strong, just with the new fotm spec being dw instead of 2h. I've got it at 210k with the next best, and 226k with. Latest iterations at making the trinket stupidly op:
RoR cheats...
Forum: Monks 01/18/13, 2:38 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 352,081
Posted By gahddo
I wrote the majority of that while I was half...

I wrote the majority of that while I was half awake at 3 am during a stroke of brilliance. There isn't a noticeable difference between moving it below RSK but logically they'd function in the same...
Forum: Monks 01/15/13, 4:23 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 352,081
Posted By gahddo
The numbers I posted where without any set...

The numbers I posted where without any set bonuses, t14 or t15. CB:TP isn't an issue in the new rotation because, accounting for the strong value of mastery TEB stacks and the bug, CB:TP just moved...
Forum: Monks 01/15/13, 5:09 AM
Replies: 584
Views: 352,081
Posted By gahddo
After further testing I've found that the sim...

After further testing I've found that the sim prefers haste up to around 9500 (guestimate for between 9000-10000) at which point the wait time drops below 2 seconds and further haste only goes into...
Forum: Monks 01/15/13, 4:45 AM
Replies: 584
Views: 352,081
Posted By gahddo
The way the sim plays out you don't have a very...

The way the sim plays out you don't have a very high uptime on CB:TP to begin with, I highly doubt cancel aura will be required but might skew weights towards higher haste levels which could increase...
Forum: Monks 01/15/13, 3:52 AM
Replies: 584
Views: 352,081
Posted By gahddo
Massive overhaul of the windwalker action list,...

Massive overhaul of the windwalker action list, and the sim now reflects the current state of the CB:TP bug on the ptr. I'm running stat weights with the new updated action list to see whats changed...
Forum: Monks 01/15/13, 2:01 AM
Replies: 584
Views: 352,081
Posted By gahddo
In the process of an overhaul on the windwalker...

In the process of an overhaul on the windwalker priority list, should have some interesting results that change how a lot of people think about the rotation.
Forum: Monks 01/14/13, 3:38 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 352,081
Posted By gahddo
We just recently got the full extent of the CB:TP...

We just recently got the full extent of the CB:TP bug into simc, it correctly reduces chi tracking during CB:TP uptime. Our values on haste do seem extremely high and I'm looking into how the sim is...
Forum: Monks 01/10/13, 2:40 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 352,081
Posted By gahddo
Eein shouldn't have too much trouble implementing...

Eein shouldn't have too much trouble implementing the set bonuses, if he ever finds time that is. Simc already has chi sphere in for power strikes and it more than likely functions the same way but...
Forum: Monks 01/10/13, 12:39 AM
Replies: 584
Views: 352,081
Posted By gahddo
Preliminary assessment of SEF: The spirit is...

Preliminary assessment of SEF:
The spirit is intelligent, meaning if you are within melee range of the spirit, it only copies melee/tiger strikes, but if you go out of melee range of the spirit, it...
Forum: Monks 01/08/13, 6:56 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 352,081
Posted By gahddo
I don't understand your logic because it does...

I don't understand your logic because it does happen and fundamentally >0 is the exact same thing as a positive value and therefore it would occur. And if you test >(cast_time) vs >2, the difference...
Forum: Monks 01/08/13, 2:38 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 352,081
Posted By gahddo
I've tried every variation of saving stacks for...

I've tried every variation of saving stacks for cds and pooling, the facts come down to the difference between lining up for procs being 3-4 stacks going in (none during haste cds/EB usage)...the...
Forum: Monks 01/08/13, 12:56 AM
Replies: 584
Views: 352,081
Posted By gahddo
The FoF loss was an anomalous output, I can no...

The FoF loss was an anomalous output, I can no longer replicate it. However, it only turns out to a 200-400 dps increase, and thats with the 2pc so I'm sure if I retest the profile with off set...
Forum: Monks 01/07/13, 6:04 AM
Replies: 584
Views: 352,081
Posted By gahddo
pewpew - Pastebin.com...

pewpew - Pastebin.com (http://pastebin.com/CXuJCqE7) current best action list we have. Changes:
- FoF is a dps loss for dw and negligible for 2h
- Chi wave
- The abundance of TEB stacks means keeping...
Forum: Monks 01/06/13, 4:07 AM
Replies: 584
Views: 352,081
Posted By gahddo
Forgot to mention chi wave, thanks for reminding...

Forgot to mention chi wave, thanks for reminding me eein. Its by far the best single target of the three abilities, and in my opinion the hands down choice for WW unless you're dealing with an aoe...
Forum: Monks 01/05/13, 11:39 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 352,081
Posted By gahddo
Further testing for 2h shows that mastery > haste...

Further testing for 2h shows that mastery > haste (more than likely up to the same point as dw or close to it, haven't tested to confirm as its not achievable in t14h gear) > crit. Mastery is better...
Forum: Monks 01/05/13, 10:00 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 352,081
Posted By gahddo
The reason haste/mastery gems are overtaking...

The reason haste/mastery gems are overtaking agility next patch is the insanely strong interaction between the two. Once you get to that previously mentioned 8-9k mark eein was working on finding for...
Forum: Monks 01/04/13, 11:55 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 352,081
Posted By gahddo
I've started working on updating the action list...

I've started working on updating the action list to reflect the changes. Simulationcraft has a *functioning* 5.2 windwalker core, waiting for eein to pass over it and make sure its 100% thought....
Forum: Monks 12/22/12, 2:14 PM
Replies: 571
Views: 493,164
Posted By gahddo
Well, one also has to consider the added benefit...

Well, one also has to consider the added benefit of maintain a 100% uptime on it regardless of number of stacks due to the new mastery. Chances are it will probably wind up the same way it is now,...
Forum: Monks 11/17/12, 8:04 PM
Replies: 571
Views: 493,164
Posted By gahddo
The action list is outdated, still trying to...

The action list is outdated, still trying to force you to stack TP 3 times instead of the new 1 stack 30% buff. I have it fixed locally just haven't found the time to commit yet.
Forum: Monks 11/16/12, 8:22 PM
Replies: 571
Views: 493,164
Posted By gahddo
It won't ever be above the priority of RSK until...

It won't ever be above the priority of RSK until they buff the damage or change its functionality. All that them fixing the haste bug would do is try to force us into a ridiculous rotation for a...
Forum: Monks 11/12/12, 5:09 PM
Replies: 571
Views: 493,164
Posted By gahddo
I actually forgot to test the effect of that...

I actually forgot to test the effect of that change, so its likely some of that 2k increase from tiger power was actually dancing steel as well. I'll do some testing with various weapon enchant...
Forum: Monks 11/11/12, 4:01 PM
Replies: 571
Views: 493,164
Posted By gahddo
I've just finished some testing of PTR mechanics....

I've just finished some testing of PTR mechanics. Ascension is the *clear* winner for both 2h and dw at all gear levels and only gets better as gear increases. Its pretty easy to see how "simplified"...
Forum: Monks 11/10/12, 10:19 PM
Replies: 429
Views: 386,698
Posted By gahddo
Hey Venyasure, any chance you'll be adding ptr...

Hey Venyasure, any chance you'll be adding ptr ascension for testing purposes anytime soon?
Forum: Monks 11/10/12, 6:55 PM
Replies: 571
Views: 493,164
Posted By gahddo
10 second buff, you can take up to 100% of your...

10 second buff, you can take up to 100% of your health in damage before the buff drops, when the buff drops you do all damage taken to the target over 6 seconds.
Forum: Monks 11/08/12, 4:17 PM
Replies: 571
Views: 493,164
Posted By gahddo
The sim has been updated to properly reflected...

The sim has been updated to properly reflected both the first and second haste breakpoints (the achievable ones) for FoF. IT IS STILL A GAIN TO USE IT PASSED THE BREAKPOINT. It's simply a smaller...
Forum: Monks 10/29/12, 4:00 PM
Replies: 571
Views: 493,164
Posted By gahddo
Its already implemented in this way in simc. This...

Its already implemented in this way in simc. This probably explains why the gap between the two in simc/the spreadsheet was different though.
Forum: Monks 10/27/12, 2:58 PM
Replies: 387
Views: 483,949
Posted By gahddo
Is the duration really 3 minutes? I don't...

Is the duration really 3 minutes? I don't logically see why they'd make it heal on expire and then increase the duration...making it meh again.
Forum: Warlocks 10/24/12, 9:39 PM
Replies: 526
Views: 612,199
Posted By gahddo
Did some preliminary testing for the conflagrate...

Did some preliminary testing for the conflagrate change currently on the 5.1 ptr. Run with the default action list/gear set.
Let me know if you spot anything stupid I did.

SimulationCraft 505-4 for...
Forum: Monks 10/23/12, 2:34 PM
Replies: 571
Views: 493,164
Posted By gahddo
I've tested every which way that you guys have...

I've tested every which way that you guys have suggested to replicate the 4 tick issue. When it comes down to it, it just seems random. The first time it happened I was below your suggested "haste...
Forum: Monks 10/23/12, 6:30 AM
Replies: 571
Views: 493,164
Posted By gahddo
I came to the same conclusion, however, placing...

I came to the same conclusion, however, placing the exact same stats in yours seems to favor SFB on my end, I'll play with it a bit later and see if I was just seeing things last night.
Forum: Monks 10/22/12, 10:06 PM
Replies: 571
Views: 493,164
Posted By gahddo
Venyasure, are the SFB discussions you've brought...

Venyasure, are the SFB discussions you've brought up based on the assumption that the buff posted on mmo-champ for 5.1 is real? We can't seem to find anything hardcoded in the spell data about it. I...
Forum: Monks 10/22/12, 6:43 PM
Replies: 571
Views: 493,164
Posted By gahddo
I've been trying to annoy eein into adding SFB to...

I've been trying to annoy eein into adding SFB to simc to no avail...at this rate I should just learn the coding and do it myself. The issue still arises using it in a rotation even if the DPC is...
Forum: Monks 10/20/12, 1:22 PM
Replies: 571
Views: 493,164
Posted By gahddo
Simc takes spell data directly from the game...

Simc takes spell data directly from the game files so it should be up to date for everything except the ptr changes.

The Real PPM was implemented according to one of the devs but doesn't seem to...
Forum: Monks 10/20/12, 2:18 AM
Replies: 571
Views: 493,164
Posted By gahddo
That is the key point in my mind. Even if SFB...

That is the key point in my mind. Even if SFB does more DPC than BoK at varying gear levels, its much harder to execute in a raiding environment during bloodlust/energizing brew, I don't know how...
Forum: Monks 10/19/12, 11:26 AM
Replies: 571
Views: 493,164
Posted By gahddo
Trying to have eein implement SFB for simc when...

Trying to have eein implement SFB for simc when he gets some spare time so I can test and compare.

Venyasure, thanks for another awesome spreadsheet. Couple questions, could you define your action...
Forum: Monks 10/07/12, 1:17 PM
Replies: 571
Views: 493,164
Posted By gahddo
FoF is a sizable gain. Roughly 3.4% with 2pc....

FoF is a sizable gain. Roughly 3.4% with 2pc. Simply dismissing it is a very very bad idea. That being said, if you lose ONE tick of it to early canceling because of movement its a loss. So simply...
Forum: Monks 09/09/12, 5:06 PM
Replies: 571
Views: 493,164
Posted By gahddo
I've done the tests over and over in simc and no...

I've done the tests over and over in simc and no matter what conditionals I use for TEB...it just always results in the same dps or a minor loss. I've tried every combination of cds and buffs I can...
Forum: Monks 09/05/12, 6:38 PM
Replies: 571
Views: 493,164
Posted By gahddo
I'll be posting updated simc logs later, just did...

I'll be posting updated simc logs later, just did a major pass on the windwalker action lists. I actually noticed that in the sim, maintaining a 100% uptime as apposed to waiting for 10 stacks is in...
Forum: Monks 08/13/12, 12:18 AM
Replies: 571
Views: 493,164
Posted By gahddo
Current simulationcraft svn and the most up to...

Current simulationcraft svn and the most up to date windwalker profile:

SimulationCraft 504-4 for World of Warcraft 5.0.4 Live (build level 15961)

Simulating... ( iterations=50000, max_time=450,...
Forum: Monks 08/09/12, 2:28 AM
Replies: 571
Views: 493,164
Posted By gahddo
The question isn't if the rotation is enjoyable...

The question isn't if the rotation is enjoyable with FoF, because it entirely isn't. The 2pc doesn't fit with the current design of massive cleaving/movement in almost every fight. I'd personally...
Forum: Hunters 08/08/12, 10:51 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 165,987
Posted By gahddo
The way its simulated is exactly how it...

The way its simulated is exactly how it functions, aside from frenzy still being considered a pet only buff as apposed to a buff for both pet and hunter, at least in simc. I was responding to the...
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