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Forum: Public Discussion 08/22/09, 4:19 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 84,884
Posted By CrowneVict
I'm a bit disappointed that they haven't...

I'm a bit disappointed that they haven't addressed these 'instant cast shot' issues with the hunter class. There has to be a way they can bring back some sort of 'drawing a bow string' feel, similar...
Forum: The Dung Heap 08/19/09, 5:37 PM
Replies: 30,103
Views: 1,883,925
Posted By CrowneVict
Outside the box: Volley

Hey all - I brought this up a while back in the MM thread, but it's really more of an SV question. I'm wondering if anyone has done any experimenting with using Volley between ES cooldowns on a...
Forum: The Dung Heap 08/19/09, 5:35 PM
Replies: 30,103
Views: 1,883,925
Posted By CrowneVict
Outside the box: Volley

Hey all - I brought this up a while back in the MM thread, but it's really more of an SV question. I'm wondering if anyone has done any experimenting with using Volley between ES cooldowns on a...
Forum: Hunters 08/04/09, 5:24 PM
Replies: 2,816
Views: 1,940,266
Posted By CrowneVict
On the topic of Shadow Crash (and Hodir starlight...

On the topic of Shadow Crash (and Hodir starlight for that matter)... and Magic vs Physical damage...

Much like we have ArPen sets for most encounters, does anyone think it's remotely possible to...
Forum: The Dung Heap 08/03/09, 6:00 AM
Replies: 30,103
Views: 1,883,925
Posted By CrowneVict
Great - Thanks Rivkah! It's working perfectly...

Great - Thanks Rivkah! It's working perfectly for me once more. If I run into anything, I should be able to get to your forums now. This is a great tool for those of us who couldn't use the...
Forum: Hunters 07/31/09, 5:47 PM
Replies: 833
Views: 834,545
Posted By CrowneVict
This website was working beautifully for me a...

This website was working beautifully for me a couple of weeks ago, but now I am unable to click on any of the buttons on the page. Nothing has changed on my end, and I even dropped the security...
Forum: Hunters 07/14/09, 10:39 AM
Replies: 2,816
Views: 1,940,266
Posted By CrowneVict
I would say the small bump we're seeing from...

I would say the small bump we're seeing from ArPen is putting us in line with other pure DPS classes, if anything. I don't think it's something nerf-worthy any more than Rogue DPS currently is.
Forum: Hunters 07/12/09, 5:12 AM
Replies: 2,816
Views: 1,940,266
Posted By CrowneVict
Funny you should post that - I was just drooling...

Funny you should post that - I was just drooling all over your 9k Patchwerk on my guild's site. I'm not able to raid Ulduar currently due to internet issues, but I've been trying to convince the...
Forum: Hunters 07/06/09, 2:08 PM
Replies: 2,816
Views: 1,940,266
Posted By CrowneVict
Right - The difference is between these two...

Right - The difference is between these two scenarios:

4 hunters marking their targets before the pull = 4 GCD's out of combat
4 hunters overwriting each other's marks on 4 different mobs during a...
Forum: Hunters 07/06/09, 12:13 PM
Replies: 2,816
Views: 1,940,266
Posted By CrowneVict
Here's my take on HM: If your guild runs more...

Here's my take on HM:
If your guild runs more than one hunter (ours runs 3-4 fairly often), then really each hunter should be marking targets anyhow. I usually take "X", which is my silent reminder...
Forum: Hunters 06/09/09, 2:43 AM
Replies: 1,185
Views: 2,011,010
Posted By CrowneVict
Unfortunately, I don't have an Office install...

Unfortunately, I don't have an Office install here at home - I just tried it on a whim. I'll plug the numbers in tomorrow when I get a chance at work.

The key thing to note is that, using the gear...
Forum: Hunters 06/08/09, 9:19 PM
Replies: 1,185
Views: 2,011,010
Posted By CrowneVict
Well, with this talk of ArPen, I decided what the...

Well, with this talk of ArPen, I decided what the heck and gave it a go. I dug out old gear out of the bank, whatever I could find with ArPen. Gem'd out my reds. Left the Delicate Dragon's Eyes...
Forum: Hunters 06/07/09, 2:20 PM
Replies: 1,185
Views: 2,011,010
Posted By CrowneVict
I had talked about this in the Survival thread a...

I had talked about this in the Survival thread a little while ago - It's pretty depressing to have to glyph your worst shot because it's a DPS increase =( I think at a certain crit rating, the ES...
Forum: Hunters 06/05/09, 9:23 AM
Replies: 2,816
Views: 1,940,266
Posted By CrowneVict
What exactly is this mysterious "Utility" that SV...

What exactly is this mysterious "Utility" that SV is supposed to be providing over Marks these days anyhow? TSA vs Replenishment is a wash, since other classes provide the same buffs. Then, there's...
Forum: Hunters 05/26/09, 3:26 PM
Replies: 3,246
Views: 2,498,560
Posted By CrowneVict
Yeah, it doesn't appear to make a huge difference...

Yeah, it doesn't appear to make a huge difference either way - I just got used to doing it one particular way.


Well, so far, I haven't missed it a ton. Then again, I'm not currently working on...
Forum: Hunters 05/26/09, 1:14 PM
Replies: 3,246
Views: 2,498,560
Posted By CrowneVict
Or I wouldn't. RNG is RNG, so spawns can work in...

Or I wouldn't. RNG is RNG, so spawns can work in my favor just as easily as they can work in yours. I'll take my chances without Hawkeye on fights like XT, Ignis, Mimiron, Kologarn, Auriaya, and...
Forum: Hunters 05/26/09, 1:07 PM
Replies: 3,246
Views: 2,498,560
Posted By CrowneVict
@Beachwanderer This is one of the posts. I was...

@Beachwanderer

This is one of the posts. I was using a similar spec at the time (with 3/3 hawkeye). Problem is, most people would opt out of hawkeye and pick up trap mastery for more BA damage......
Forum: Hunters 05/26/09, 11:19 AM
Replies: 3,246
Views: 2,498,560
Posted By CrowneVict
@Beachwanderer I agree with what you're saying,...

@Beachwanderer

I agree with what you're saying, other than from a 'potential' standpoint. It's all about the strat you use with the spec you've chosen, and executing that to it's full potential -...
Forum: Hunters 05/25/09, 4:02 PM
Replies: 3,246
Views: 2,498,560
Posted By CrowneVict
Alright - Solid point! I think the only...

Alright - Solid point! I think the only difference with HM, is that certain adds / trash can be pre-marked before being agro'd. Otherwise, it's a totally valid point. Still, I play both on a...
Forum: Hunters 05/24/09, 5:11 PM
Replies: 3,246
Views: 2,498,560
Posted By CrowneVict
Well, first off, BA --> Sting works out to be a...

Well, first off, BA --> Sting works out to be a spreadsheet dps loss vs Sting --> BA from what I've read in this thread, but that could definitely vary with specs and glyphs. Or, maybe whomever...
Forum: Hunters 05/21/09, 4:40 PM
Replies: 3,246
Views: 2,498,560
Posted By CrowneVict
I think the argument has a couple of fronts. One...

I think the argument has a couple of fronts.

One very small difference is pet damage. If the two were perfectly equal, SV's pet still does more of a % of overall damage due to higher AP...
Forum: Hunters 05/21/09, 12:02 PM
Replies: 3,246
Views: 2,498,560
Posted By CrowneVict
I run both a 6/14/51 build and a 7/57/7 MM build....

I run both a 6/14/51 build and a 7/57/7 MM build. There's no doubt the scaling on MM is better... Especially when you start to factor in bigger AiS / CS crits for more bleed damage on top of Mangle...
Forum: Hunters 05/19/09, 10:35 AM
Replies: 3,246
Views: 2,498,560
Posted By CrowneVict
Don't forget that another benefit from Aimed Shot...

Don't forget that another benefit from Aimed Shot is the debuff itself. A few bosses in Ulduar have the potential to heal themselves, and so far, I've personally seen Aimed Shot make a difference in...
Forum: Hunters 05/18/09, 3:06 PM
Replies: 2,816
Views: 1,940,266
Posted By CrowneVict
My ending DPS on the boss dummy from full to 0...

My ending DPS on the boss dummy from full to 0 mana (double rapid fire, no pots, flasks, external buffs). The network I'm on is horrible, so some raid nights I sit around 800-1200ms. Other nights...
Forum: Hunters 05/18/09, 9:14 AM
Replies: 2,816
Views: 1,940,266
Posted By CrowneVict
In a higher-latency setting (800-1200ms), I'm...

In a higher-latency setting (800-1200ms), I'm finding that this is working out to be more reliable dps for me on the target dummy (around 3300-3600 dps over a handful of tests):
SrS, CS, AS, SS, SS,...
Forum: Hunters 05/18/09, 8:19 AM
Replies: 1,185
Views: 2,011,010
Posted By CrowneVict
However, the fact remains that using srs glyph...

However, the fact remains that using srs glyph will do more damage on some fights (like General, for example).
Forum: Hunters 05/11/09, 1:47 PM
Replies: 2,816
Views: 1,940,266
Posted By CrowneVict
Hmm... Over the course of 4 rotations, it looks...

Hmm... Over the course of 4 rotations, it looks like you lose 2 Arcane Shots (gaining 1 Aimed and 1 Steady) by using: Chimera, Arcane, Aimed, Steady, Steady, Steady

With how hard Arcane is hitting,...
Forum: Hunters 04/15/09, 8:59 AM
Replies: 3,246
Views: 2,498,560
Posted By CrowneVict
I had to edit KS from my macros on the fly, and...

I had to edit KS from my macros on the fly, and dumped most of them until I get more time to adjust my binds.
For now, because I'm out of keybinds, I'm using something like this to replace my serpent...
Forum: Hunters 04/09/09, 12:50 PM
Replies: 3,246
Views: 2,498,560
Posted By CrowneVict
This is one thing that drives me nuts, and I will...

This is one thing that drives me nuts, and I will bitch about incessantly in raid chat. BUFFS. DEBUFFS. People need to do their jobs. Pressing buttons is not hard!! Heh... Don't be afraid to be...
Forum: Hunters 04/08/09, 10:12 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 95,014
Posted By CrowneVict
Right on - Thanks for the great post, by the way....

Right on - Thanks for the great post, by the way. I've dabbled with some 'relative stat equivalency', but apparently had the wrong math in there. I find some players tend to get too hung up on...
Forum: Hunters 04/07/09, 1:24 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 95,014
Posted By CrowneVict
Wow wait, is that true? I always thought that...

Wow wait, is that true? I always thought that critical hits were just 133% additional damage after meta+talents.

Sorry if that's a dumb question - I read a lot of threads, but always just made...
Forum: Hunters 03/20/09, 1:57 PM
Replies: 3,246
Views: 2,498,560
Posted By CrowneVict
Actually, I think I see now... It does have some...

Actually, I think I see now... It does have some DPS DR, right? the 133 auto shots gained per 1000 per 10% crit is consistent.... but the % difference that 133 shots is making gets smaller and...
Forum: Hunters 03/20/09, 1:50 PM
Replies: 3,246
Views: 2,498,560
Posted By CrowneVict
If you fire 1000 auto shots at 50% crit... Law of...

If you fire 1000 auto shots at 50% crit... Law of averages says that (with talents + meta) it's the damage equivalent of:
1000+(1000*.5*1.33)=1665 shots worth of damage

Now, go to 60%...
Forum: Hunters 02/20/09, 12:17 PM
Replies: 599
Views: 713,418
Posted By CrowneVict
Hi all. My UI is still a work in progress. I...

Hi all. My UI is still a work in progress. I run a 30" Apple Cinema Display @ 2580x1600, so the picture is a bit large:

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/8486/lamuibetazw9.jpg

There's 2 chat...
Forum: Hunters 02/12/09, 10:57 AM
Replies: 1,230
Views: 1,217,619
Posted By CrowneVict
I was able to solo a few bosses in to Heroic...

I was able to solo a few bosses in to Heroic Mech, but gave up on Nethermancer.

Edit, then again, my Gorilla was still level 75. I should go back when he's 80.
Forum: Hunters 01/21/09, 11:14 AM
Replies: 774
Views: 789,408
Posted By CrowneVict
Well, with most 1-button spam macros failing due...

Well, with most 1-button spam macros failing due to haste buffs, they're never going to be a true replacement for knowing what the hell you're doing in the first place. To me, it's a cruise-control...
Forum: Hunters 01/14/09, 1:54 PM
Replies: 774
Views: 789,408
Posted By CrowneVict
Odd - I ran an entire Naxx 25 with it, and the...

Odd - I ran an entire Naxx 25 with it, and the only time I ran into an issue was with Blood Lust + Rapid Fire. It was weaving steady between each special, but that was pretty much okay since it was...
Forum: Hunters 01/14/09, 12:35 PM
Replies: 1,230
Views: 839,930
Posted By CrowneVict
I have a post on the macro thread, and have been...

I have a post on the macro thread, and have been making some 'hasted' progress using something like this:

/cast kill shot
/castsequence , steady shot,
/cast !Auto Shot
/castsequence reset=2/target ,...
Forum: Hunters 01/13/09, 11:25 PM
Replies: 774
Views: 789,408
Posted By CrowneVict
Alright... This gave me a (great?) idea. Try...

Alright... This gave me a (great?) idea. Try this one out and let me know if you guys are seeing the same results I'm seeing...

/console Sound_EnableSFX 0
/script UIErrorsFrame:Hide()
/cast kill...
Forum: Hunters 01/12/09, 3:01 PM
Replies: 1,230
Views: 839,930
Posted By CrowneVict
I believe you can technically do...

I believe you can technically do this:

/castrandom Arcane Shot, Arcane Shot, Arcane Shot, Arcane Shot, Arcane Shot, Arcane Shot, Steady Shot

... Or however much room you have left for characters in...
Forum: Hunters 01/12/09, 11:29 AM
Replies: 774
Views: 789,408
Posted By CrowneVict
Try doing it this way: /castsequence Steady...

Try doing it this way:

/castsequence Steady Shot,
/cast Kill Shot
/cast Explosive Shot
Forum: Hunters 01/08/09, 8:30 AM
Replies: 3,246
Views: 2,498,560
Posted By CrowneVict
These basic lines seem to work great for LnL...

These basic lines seem to work great for LnL procs as the basis for a spam macro (pretty sure you need the "," after steady). I think it's been post several times already, in both this thread and...
Forum: Hunters 01/06/09, 12:15 PM
Replies: 3,246
Views: 2,498,560
Posted By CrowneVict
I think if you look in the macro thread, you...

I think if you look in the macro thread, you might find some tips. I'm currently playing around with this (minus the sound / error disable, since I can never remember that off the top of my...
Forum: Hunters 01/02/09, 4:22 AM
Replies: 494
Views: 235,447
Posted By CrowneVict
I've pretty much been sticking to Trap, Sting,...

I've pretty much been sticking to Trap, Sting, then spam this until trap is off CD:

/castsequence steady shot,
/cast kill shot
/cast explosive shot

It should alternate SS / ES if both are up, so...
Forum: Hunters 12/29/08, 10:42 AM
Replies: 3,246
Views: 2,498,560
Posted By CrowneVict
I'm tempted to try This...

I'm tempted to try This (http://talent.mmo-champion.com/?hunter=501000000000000000000000005120002500033330532135300011005305100000000000000000000&glyph=181312000000)

Basically... without the imp...
Forum: Hunters 12/23/08, 12:16 PM
Replies: 494
Views: 235,447
Posted By CrowneVict
Let's not forget that the core issue is that...

Let's not forget that the core issue is that traps are, by design, clunky. However, regardless of spec, Blizz wants us to use them. They have stated this several times. I can see them fixing traps...
Forum: Hunters 12/23/08, 8:36 AM
Replies: 494
Views: 235,447
Posted By CrowneVict
Well, true... but really, with the long list of...

Well, true... but really, with the long list of nerfs that 3.0.8 brings, you're seeing most of us focus on the positive, which is the ES buff. SV actually becoming a viable raid dps spec is...
Forum: Hunters 12/22/08, 9:53 PM
Replies: 3,246
Views: 2,498,560
Posted By CrowneVict
The thing is, the points spent for a trap dance...

The thing is, the points spent for a trap dance build and a regular sv ES build are not that different. You skimp on Hunting Party (already covered by other classes). Skip on Sniper Training. ...
Forum: Hunters 12/22/08, 7:30 PM
Replies: 494
Views: 235,447
Posted By CrowneVict
Yeah, I'm guilty of assuming any useful buff I...

Yeah, I'm guilty of assuming any useful buff I can bring is already being covered. My #1 concern is damage output, so I'm not going to go out of my way for Hunting Party if I think something else...
Forum: Hunters 12/22/08, 2:47 PM
Replies: 494
Views: 235,447
Posted By CrowneVict
With regard to the TrapDancing debate, Blizzard...

With regard to the TrapDancing debate, Blizzard themselves had said back in Beta that they wanted hunters to use their traps more often. I wish I could find the relevant posts, but basically, traps...
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