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Forum: User Interface and AddOns 05/31/07, 9:33 AM
Replies: 575
Views: 348,320
Posted By Necrotoid
I'm not sure if you're using this just as an...

I'm not sure if you're using this just as an example, but /tar playername works just fine in WoW.
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 05/30/07, 12:01 PM
Replies: 2,359
Views: 540,466
Posted By Necrotoid
DoTimer seems to separate mobs 100% when they are...

DoTimer seems to separate mobs 100% when they are marked with raid icons (and shows the raid mark icon on the timer), and I have trouble with it collapsing mobs with the same name when they are not...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 05/29/07, 4:10 PM
Replies: 575
Views: 348,320
Posted By Necrotoid
Debuff filter. Makes a second bar and you can...

Debuff filter. Makes a second bar and you can choose exactly which show up.
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 05/23/07, 9:42 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 13,696
Posted By Necrotoid
My version of MoveAnything is giving very subtle...

My version of MoveAnything is giving very subtle problems with the UI : you may want to evaluate a different mod.

- Some NPCs have the dialogue box "Filler text" and about 20 blank dialogue...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 05/23/07, 9:39 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,517
Posted By Necrotoid
I know! I systematically turned on and off every...

I know! I systematically turned on and off every mod, and MoveAnything was the culprit. MoveAnything gave these other subtle problems:

- Item links in chat unclicable
- No model displays in the...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/18/07, 12:55 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 32,310
Posted By Necrotoid
Son of a. I read those two pages and saw the...

Son of a. I read those two pages and saw the discussion continuing with new ideas, and missed the post at the bottom of page 3. Shame on me. I will go back to leveling Soulstonebob.
Forum: Public Discussion 05/18/07, 12:41 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 32,310
Posted By Necrotoid
Ah, sorry if it came off as brusque. I meant,...

Ah, sorry if it came off as brusque. I meant, we've all brainstormed ideas for nixing the 25 man soulstoned raid. Blizzard has implemented such a scheme now.

It actually makes me sad, in a way. ...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/18/07, 11:50 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 32,310
Posted By Necrotoid
Deleted, please ignore me.

Deleted, please ignore me.
Forum: Player vs. Player 05/17/07, 2:39 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 20,692
Posted By Necrotoid
As a shadow-based build, I'd put more emphasis on...

As a shadow-based build, I'd put more emphasis on hit. Two common classes (priests and paladins) have team-oriented shadow resistances. As a shadow priest / warlock duo, I fully expect paladins to...
Forum: Class Mechanics 05/09/07, 4:15 PM
Replies: 2,447
Views: 674,107
Posted By Necrotoid
Ooh! I didn't know I could do that in DoTimer! ...

Ooh! I didn't know I could do that in DoTimer! That will really make it easier on me visually on multiple adds.
Forum: Class Mechanics 05/09/07, 4:03 PM
Replies: 2,447
Views: 674,107
Posted By Necrotoid
If you want a small tip, use a dot timer which...

If you want a small tip, use a dot timer which has "ghost bars". I set mine to linger for at least 5 seconds. Often something comes up and I can't refresh one or more dots (moving, casting, reverb,...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/09/07, 3:32 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 13,165
Posted By Necrotoid
Searing pain still has threat attached to it. ...

Searing pain still has threat attached to it. Misdirects do not add continuous threat - they are mostly good for smoothing a pull, transition / landing, or for a small boost in times of crisis.
Forum: Class Mechanics 05/09/07, 2:31 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 39,963
Posted By Necrotoid
Point taken. The idea is there, but the numbers...

Point taken. The idea is there, but the numbers don't add up. My only contribution at this point is the usual, "Gee, I sure would be curious about what any given Dev's agenda looks like for the...
Forum: Class Mechanics 05/09/07, 1:33 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 39,963
Posted By Necrotoid
Is Flametongue the buff of choice for Elemental /...

Is Flametongue the buff of choice for Elemental / Restoration, due to high spell damage on gear?

The spell damage interaction would lead to Flametongue being the obvious choice due to its...
Forum: Class Mechanics 05/09/07, 12:52 PM
Replies: 2,447
Views: 674,107
Posted By Necrotoid
Shadow bolt does more damage than drain life. To...

Shadow bolt does more damage than drain life. To repeat: shadow bolt does more damage than drain life.


The only reason you'd ever drain is

-) You want the health back for some reason.
-) You want...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/09/07, 10:56 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 153,802
Posted By Necrotoid
Are you talking about the trash in Blackheart the...

Are you talking about the trash in Blackheart the Inciter's room? This setup is nearly ideal and I completed it with an identical run.

Shadowpriest opens with a mindcontrol and allows it to die. ...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/09/07, 9:51 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,579
Posted By Necrotoid
The bolt spells are intended to be nearly...

The bolt spells are intended to be nearly chain-cast in this phase, when not using other abilities. Taunt would never be up that often. I originally thought a combination of interrupts and reflects...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/08/07, 2:23 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,579
Posted By Necrotoid
Sorry - two mistakes in my transcription for the...

Sorry - two mistakes in my transcription for the forums.

1) It transfers damage received by Kil, and at some ratio. 50% may in fact be too, much, but also:
2) I wanted a cast time in there. If you...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 05/08/07, 12:24 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 13,696
Posted By Necrotoid
I LOVE that mod for this. I use it to track...

I LOVE that mod for this. I use it to track Nightfall (or Backlash when destro specced), Spellstrike procs, etc.

I also recently set it up to include a uniform graphic + timer for every possible...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/08/07, 11:25 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 32,310
Posted By Necrotoid
Sure there is - SS fading on zone would have...

Sure there is - SS fading on zone would have almost no impact on legitimate uses, and would remove this problem.



Not entirely true. Content DID become balanced around full flasks + some world...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/08/07, 10:21 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,579
Posted By Necrotoid
The lore makes eredar as masters of sorcery and...

The lore makes eredar as masters of sorcery and magic. However, in their implementation in the game, there are no eredar which fit this suggestion. Prince Malchezzar in Karazhan is a rather boring...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/08/07, 10:00 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,232
Posted By Necrotoid
You have performed thread necromancy! In any...

You have performed thread necromancy! In any event, I solved the problem long ago with a mod called debuff filter. It creates a second little window where it displays the debuffs of your choice,...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/08/07, 9:51 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 32,310
Posted By Necrotoid
This would have been hilarious and beautiful, and...

This would have been hilarious and beautiful, and I think worth the logistics headache for sheer amusement. It's like switching people off the bench. I'm laughing out loud contemplating it!

Bob:...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/07/07, 1:52 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 32,303
Posted By Necrotoid
How often do easy recipes have a significant...

How often do easy recipes have a significant profit margin associated with them? Most basic potions sell for very close the price of the base herbs, I wouldn't expect this to be any different...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/03/07, 9:50 AM
Replies: 303
Views: 51,839
Posted By Necrotoid
Protip: Have the pallies give imps blessing of...

Protip: Have the pallies give imps blessing of wisdom.
Forum: Public Discussion 05/02/07, 2:36 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 19,871
Posted By Necrotoid
Speaking of which, did anyone else notice he has...

Speaking of which, did anyone else notice he has a steering wheel on his crotch?

"Arr, it be drivin' me nuts!"

Also, just slap me silly and ignore me for a bit. I must have been very tired at the...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/02/07, 2:20 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 19,871
Posted By Necrotoid
I also agree. BWL I think was alright: Razorgore...

I also agree. BWL I think was alright: Razorgore was obviously a captured dragonkin of some sort, and the whole event sort of illustrated the processes happening in BWL. Vaelstraz is obvious, and...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/02/07, 9:42 AM
Replies: 1,243
Views: 299,444
Posted By Necrotoid
And yet our MT still has one in his gear. /cry

And yet our MT still has one in his gear. /cry
Forum: Public Discussion 05/01/07, 5:33 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 19,871
Posted By Necrotoid
The realization that Arakkoa were skexxis is...

The realization that Arakkoa were skexxis is probably one of my favorite in-game revelations. I had zoom'd the camera really far in and noticed the detail of their beaks / faces. My new favorite...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/01/07, 4:28 PM
Replies: 2,712
Views: 333,423
Posted By Necrotoid
#9 bothers me. It's by far their most popular...

#9 bothers me. It's by far their most popular beer outside the immediate area it seems, and it's just a "gimmick". I also mourn the loss of Heart of Darkness.

Mm smoked porter ....



Are you...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/01/07, 4:02 PM
Replies: 2,712
Views: 333,423
Posted By Necrotoid
I bet I can tell which region of the country...

I bet I can tell which region of the country you're in. However, I saw no Magic Hat's listed here. They have some interesting seasonals. I really liked their , which was a beet-based beer. I...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/01/07, 3:47 PM
Replies: 427
Views: 56,064
Posted By Necrotoid
No. I thought about putting up some simple math,...

No. I thought about putting up some simple math, but I think that's unwarranted. If you do less damage, you do less damage.

If you do more damage, you do more damage. When you reach the threat...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/01/07, 2:06 PM
Replies: 427
Views: 56,064
Posted By Necrotoid
Int doesn't do anything for longevity. If you...

Int doesn't do anything for longevity. If you can cast 3 more shadowbolts before life tapping (would take 1260 more mana to do even this), it doesn't have much of an impact at all on a boss fight. ...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/30/07, 11:00 PM
Replies: 427
Views: 56,064
Posted By Necrotoid
This is my sentiment. Though, it's partially my...

This is my sentiment. Though, it's partially my fault: their MO is always to sneak this type of changes in, and I could have held off the switch to tailoring one more week.
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 04/30/07, 1:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,949
Posted By Necrotoid
I did debate it, but I was having trouble with...

I did debate it, but I was having trouble with some, and I knew I wouldn't be able to pull out all the relevant stuns on my own. For example, I'm still unsure how to use Thottbot to link the passive...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 04/30/07, 12:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,949
Posted By Necrotoid
Stun Debuff Names

First, I'm not sure if this belongs here or in the PvP thread, so sorry if it's a cross post.

I'm working through making a complete list of effects which can incapacitate, disorient, or stun. I...
Forum: Player vs. Player 04/28/07, 1:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,308
Posted By Necrotoid
I love you. For the longest time I couldn't...

I love you. For the longest time I couldn't think of a way to get my pet to attack the totem via a macro without changing my target / focus. If they get broken totems I get an angry demon to...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/27/07, 9:57 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 438,780
Posted By Necrotoid
By the way, "9th place is horrible" is also...

By the way, "9th place is horrible" is also flawed reasoning. In a 25 man raid someone has to be 9th. There will always be a 9th. You might say, yeah, but if it was all "pure" classes with...
Forum: Player vs. Player 04/26/07, 3:17 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 20,692
Posted By Necrotoid
I was looking at Bibdy's build as I'm expecting...

I was looking at Bibdy's build as I'm expecting him to comment here. He seems to be UA / Fel Dom. Interesting build no one has mentioned so far. I assume it starts by charging into the enemy with...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/25/07, 3:33 PM
Replies: 666
Views: 203,447
Posted By Necrotoid
I believe Gurg mentioned at some point that his...

I believe Gurg mentioned at some point that his best Shattered Halls runs were with a warrior piercing howling, and just kiting the mobs back down the hall with almost no CC - instead, using...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/25/07, 2:29 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 18,999
Posted By Necrotoid
First, I imagine you would have to log off alive....

First, I imagine you would have to log off alive. To even make and reapply the stone requires not being in a region where mobs would aggro. Either that, or he used an invuln pot full duration each...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/25/07, 2:19 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 18,999
Posted By Necrotoid
Just log off to save the flask and let the...

Just log off to save the flask and let the soulstone timer come back up. Your nifty stopwatch / speed pot / invuln pot timers would be back up then too, along with whatever other tricks get you to...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/25/07, 2:12 PM
Replies: 1,036
Views: 138,908
Posted By Necrotoid
As a raiding warlock, I'd like to disagree to a...

As a raiding warlock, I'd like to disagree to a bit.

1) I agree warlocks are a more complex DPS class with a lot of timing where skill can come into play.
2) I disagree that warlocks are anywhere...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/25/07, 2:03 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 18,999
Posted By Necrotoid
Is there a giant two headed dog yet?

Is there a giant two headed dog yet?
Forum: Public Discussion 04/25/07, 11:43 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 15,526
Posted By Necrotoid
Me too. What gives?

Me too. What gives?
Forum: Public Discussion 04/24/07, 4:01 PM
Replies: 666
Views: 203,447
Posted By Necrotoid
This is a question we've all asked at some point...

This is a question we've all asked at some point or another in TBC. A lot of 25 man stuff seemed poorly tuned, I think we can all agree. Several old huge threads on these boards agree: raid content...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/24/07, 12:02 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 19,502
Posted By Necrotoid
Please refrain from sweeping generalizations. T4...

Please refrain from sweeping generalizations. T4 alone is a solid upgrade for many classes and combinations. A raiding warlock benefits quite a bit going to T4 from dungeon blues, and arena epic...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/24/07, 9:39 AM
Replies: 287
Views: 63,468
Posted By Necrotoid
We have a winner! And boy, mandages would just...

We have a winner!

And boy, mandages would just be a kick in the nuts for hunters. One more consumable to farm.
Forum: Public Discussion 04/23/07, 1:18 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 19,502
Posted By Necrotoid
This analysis doesn't quite work right. A lot of...

This analysis doesn't quite work right. A lot of people have one "good" team and 1-2 "fun", "temporary", "friendly" whatever teams. The ability to be on a good team and beat a bunch of newly made,...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/23/07, 1:16 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 13,914
Posted By Necrotoid
Out of curiosity, what happened to DP?

Out of curiosity, what happened to DP?
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