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Forum: Monks 03/21/13, 8:02 PM
Replies: 558
Views: 309,372
Posted By Proudmoore
But until you've got ~20% haste, your TEB...

But until you've got ~20% haste, your TEB generation is only locally dependent on chi_used/sec. The global dependence is energy/sec, with a maximum burst of TEB stacks production assuming 5 chi and...
Forum: Mages 12/08/11, 7:01 AM
Replies: 783
Views: 3,965,861
Posted By Proudmoore
Primitive Python modelling suggested that a...

Primitive Python modelling suggested that a 10-stack mean time would be approximately 36s, with one standard deviation being approximately -3/+7s (the distribution is obviously sharply biased by a...
Forum: Mages 09/29/11, 6:47 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 2,302,902
Posted By Proudmoore
A thought occurs. Given that the Arcane Flows...

A thought occurs. Given that the Arcane Flows talent reduces the Arcane power cooldown by a percentage, will it similarly reduce the cooldown reduction of 4T13? (If my meaning is not clear, in the...
Forum: Paladins 10/16/10, 5:13 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 667,878
Posted By Proudmoore
Yes, it's always been capable of a critical heal...

Yes, it's always been capable of a critical heal - although it wasn't a common event even before the patch.
Forum: Paladins 09/04/10, 4:38 PM
Replies: 993
Views: 637,002
Posted By Proudmoore
That applies no matter what the mastery does....

That applies no matter what the mastery does. Ghostcrawler's words indicate that they don't think it's "Paladin-y" enough - in that it has no effect, or reduces the impact of, Ret's new signature...
Forum: Paladins 07/21/10, 7:45 AM
Replies: 335
Views: 519,019
Posted By Proudmoore
I'm not sure that PoI will be a raid-wide damage...

I'm not sure that PoI will be a raid-wide damage reduction. The exact wording is "Reduces your damage taken and the amount healed on any target..." - implying that the two effects are mutually...
Forum: Paladins 07/21/10, 5:22 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 237,123
Posted By Proudmoore
One notes that Retribution has apparently gained...

One notes that Retribution has apparently gained an Interrupt ability. As that would leave Paladins as the only tank class lacking the option of a "proper" interrupt, I wouldn't be surprised if that...
Forum: The Dung Heap 05/07/10, 7:08 AM
Replies: 30,103
Views: 1,883,191
Posted By Proudmoore
I see the Prot talent One Hand Weapon Spec...

I see the Prot talent One Hand Weapon Spec reduced to 3 points (from 5), but nothing else in that tree.
Forum: Paladins 12/28/09, 12:58 PM
Replies: 1,873
Views: 4,152,366
Posted By Proudmoore
The most obvious explanation is that strikes are...

The most obvious explanation is that strikes are flagged to not multi-proc SoCleave, rather than flagged to proc it (or possibly that SoCleave is flagged to not proc off X, but that is a minor detail...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/26/09, 8:08 AM
Replies: 228
Views: 86,503
Posted By Proudmoore
That assumes that getting Yogg Saron was actually...

That assumes that getting Yogg Saron was actually the stopping point in acquiring a Val'Anyr. Which it wasn't in many cases.
Forum: Paladins 11/22/09, 8:50 AM
Replies: 1,873
Views: 4,152,366
Posted By Proudmoore
IFF and Misery specifically state that they only...

IFF and Misery specifically state that they only apply to spells (Misery goes further and states harmful spells). If, therefore, you take the case of Taunt being a melee attack, it doesn't benefit...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/21/09, 6:19 AM
Replies: 621
Views: 266,433
Posted By Proudmoore
Using Harwin's list - bear in mind that if you do...

Using Harwin's list - bear in mind that if you do save instance A on an alt for a long time, you'll need to periodically extend it. Leave it too long without doing so, and it'll vanish from your list...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/21/09, 6:15 AM
Replies: 228
Views: 86,503
Posted By Proudmoore
However, by the time that gear inflation became...

However, by the time that gear inflation became an obvious effect in Wrath, formulas had been set - you were getting X % dodge, Y% crit and z% hit per rating, and we were seveal months into an...
Forum: Paladins 11/20/09, 9:06 AM
Replies: 1,873
Views: 4,152,366
Posted By Proudmoore
But then it becomes an item bonus instead of a...

But then it becomes an item bonus instead of a 4pc set bonus. Fitting in a description that says that the on-use effect on item X only functions when you have 4/5 T10 is not, I fear, any more of a...
Forum: Paladins 11/12/09, 4:48 AM
Replies: 1,873
Views: 4,152,366
Posted By Proudmoore
The concept is thus: Avoidance is not a linearly...

The concept is thus:

Avoidance is not a linearly scaling stat. 1% dodge when you're on 99% is a 100% reduction in damage (gain / 1-(current avoidance)), while at 50% it's a 2% reduction in damage -...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/23/09, 5:31 PM
Replies: 2,072
Views: 1,158,703
Posted By Proudmoore
Warlock, Warrior and Priest herbers rejoice, for...

Warlock, Warrior and Priest herbers rejoice, for the Dragon packs are Fearable, allowing access to another 3 nodes. I have no idea whether any of you run into the fear-target-cap on 25, but it works...
Forum: Paladins 10/08/09, 6:05 AM
Replies: 1,873
Views: 4,152,366
Posted By Proudmoore
Aye, but the benefit of the damage reduction...

Aye, but the benefit of the damage reduction effects is that they can be used against the "tank killer" abilities - which are usually not avoidable. In current content, stuff like Impale, Icehowl and...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/02/09, 11:21 AM
Replies: 2,072
Views: 1,158,703
Posted By Proudmoore
The gold isn't worth anything, it's just a way of...

The gold isn't worth anything, it's just a way of keeping score.

Why do you raid, when at the end of the day, all that gets you is another instance to fight through? (to pose an equivalent question...
Forum: Paladins 09/29/09, 6:15 PM
Replies: 1,873
Views: 4,152,366
Posted By Proudmoore
Unless you ran without BoK before the patch, you...

Unless you ran without BoK before the patch, you haven't gained anything. They've just made yet another grudging step towards Sanc = Imp. Kings. If you tended to have a Ret in the raid, you may also...
Forum: Paladins 08/13/09, 8:19 AM
Replies: 571
Views: 336,438
Posted By Proudmoore
I quite honestly don't know how to model, or even...

I quite honestly don't know how to model, or even imagine healing in this context. In the end, I took the view that actually, the healing was irrelevant - since both tanks were taking very roughly...
Forum: Paladins 08/12/09, 5:51 PM
Replies: 571
Views: 336,438
Posted By Proudmoore
I'm not sure that's quite true, Endo. Suppose we...

I'm not sure that's quite true, Endo. Suppose we take HardCore tank A, with Stamina in every place you can imagine, and half a dozen places you can't. Around 39k health unbuffed (I think this is...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/10/09, 7:32 AM
Replies: 2,072
Views: 1,158,703
Posted By Proudmoore
There will also be people picking up new gear...

There will also be people picking up new gear that they don't think justifies epic gems. Between the new heroic and Conquest badges in all heroics/raids, a lot of offspec gear is going to be...
Forum: Paladins 08/07/09, 7:31 AM
Replies: 571
Views: 336,438
Posted By Proudmoore
There's plenty of fights you can abuse it on -...

There's plenty of fights you can abuse it on - XT's heart, Kolo's arms, Hodir's Iceblocks are three that came to my mind this week. I'd be very surprised if it doesn't get nerfed, as I was adding a...
Forum: Paladins 07/16/09, 6:05 PM
Replies: 897
Views: 346,095
Posted By Proudmoore
That can have its own repurcussions though. Say,...

That can have its own repurcussions though. Say, hypothetically, that critting with CS buffed your next Consecrate by 500% (or whatever number makes it so that you want to hit it as soon as possible)...
Forum: Paladins 07/16/09, 1:32 PM
Replies: 571
Views: 336,438
Posted By Proudmoore
I was under the impression that it was to make up...

I was under the impression that it was to make up for the loss of 30% scaling on SHield of the Righteous. . How much of a nerf this is will depend on how little block value your gear has at any one...
Forum: Paladins 07/14/09, 2:37 PM
Replies: 1,502
Views: 1,103,540
Posted By Proudmoore
Could be Replenishment ticking? I believe that...

Could be Replenishment ticking? I believe that that is attributed to you, and I'm not aware of it having zero threat.
Forum: Paladins 07/07/09, 6:33 PM
Replies: 897
Views: 346,095
Posted By Proudmoore
You'd loose mana doing that - you could judge...

You'd loose mana doing that - you could judge twice within the duration of the SoV DoT, returning 16% mana. Switching to SoComm in the first place costs 14%, and switching back to SoV costs another...
Forum: Paladins 07/07/09, 9:12 AM
Replies: 897
Views: 346,095
Posted By Proudmoore
Just tested it again. I tried with the 4...

Just tested it again. I tried with the 4 debuff/possibly-strike talents (JotJ, HotC, Vindication, JotW), with both seals.

IN the case of JotJ, Vengeance was applied twice, Command 3 (!) times. With...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/06/09, 9:41 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 110,757
Posted By Proudmoore
That applies to anyone though. By that time,...

That applies to anyone though. By that time, Thorim is also hitting substantially faster, and it's entirely possible he'll attack the Druid again within the time it takes for an offtank to react, hit...
Forum: Paladins 07/06/09, 9:28 AM
Replies: 571
Views: 336,438
Posted By Proudmoore
There is the fact that it gives you one less...

There is the fact that it gives you one less ranged ability, though. Whether this will be an issue in future raid content, we obviously don't know, but in the case of Thorim's arena, I use the full...
Forum: Paladins 07/04/09, 1:26 AM
Replies: 571
Views: 336,438
Posted By Proudmoore
Random tidbit from the PTR, that I'm not aware...

Random tidbit from the PTR, that I'm not aware has been mentioned yet: the application of the Judgements of the Just debuff appears to act as a hidden melee strike that applies about half a second...
Forum: Paladins 07/02/09, 3:10 PM
Replies: 1,873
Views: 4,152,366
Posted By Proudmoore
But in the cases where you only want to taunt a...

But in the cases where you only want to taunt a single add, the add is invariably level 80-82, which only requires 6% spell hit chance maximum (160 ish rating) - which it is difficult to avoid having...
Forum: Public Discussion 06/29/09, 3:34 PM
Replies: 2,072
Views: 1,158,703
Posted By Proudmoore
Because the great old virtue of human stupidity...

Because the great old virtue of human stupidity is present everywhere. Don't underestimate it.

(E) Actually, stupidity is a bit harsh. Ignorance if you will.
Forum: Public Discussion 06/20/09, 1:15 PM
Replies: 621
Views: 266,433
Posted By Proudmoore
Which incidentally also solves* the issue of...

Which incidentally also solves* the issue of lower level bots running around WG farming herbs and saronite. Neat.

*Well... goes in the general direction of solving. Helps, at least.
Forum: Public Discussion 06/17/09, 11:47 AM
Replies: 621
Views: 266,433
Posted By Proudmoore
I think you're overrating just how much of a...

I think you're overrating just how much of a bonus the epic gems are, Douglas. If we assume they will have 20 rating/30 sta, upgrading all my gems (9 sockets), I'd gain 54 sta (if I used all Solids),...
Forum: Paladins 06/07/09, 11:04 AM
Replies: 1,873
Views: 4,152,366
Posted By Proudmoore
Referring to Jewelcrafting, you're forgetting...

Referring to Jewelcrafting, you're forgetting that a 41 stamina gem replaces a 24 stamina one, so it's "only" 17*3 or 51 stamina bonus. The trinket is nice, though, whether or not you're a stamina...
Forum: Paladins 05/16/09, 4:57 AM
Replies: 1,873
Views: 4,152,366
Posted By Proudmoore
It's as you say: for a tank, gear is tailored to...

It's as you say: for a tank, gear is tailored to the fight in hand. Obviously, there are some items like Last Laugh, which trump all others, but such a list would be largely meaningless to the...
Forum: Paladins 05/02/09, 12:10 PM
Replies: 1,873
Views: 4,152,366
Posted By Proudmoore
As has been said, you can (and almost certainly...

As has been said, you can (and almost certainly will) reach the block cap (i.e. 102.4% combined d/p/b/m) in a fully buffed raid situation without significant Block Rating. I tend to gear more for...
Forum: Paladins 03/30/09, 12:36 PM
Replies: 2,260
Views: 1,846,448
Posted By Proudmoore
SS scales at 75% of your spellpower, so yes,...

SS scales at 75% of your spellpower, so yes, 1.3(recurring) is about right. With the 3.1 talent in prot, this will go to 90% / 1.11 per point.

Feya, it's not impossible for there to be more Paladins...
Forum: Paladins 03/26/09, 5:35 AM
Replies: 1,873
Views: 4,152,366
Posted By Proudmoore
I think you're working on a flawed assumption...

I think you're working on a flawed assumption there. We can all hope Uldur will be more of a challenge, but expecting Sunwell-difficulty level may be a tad... optimisitic? Possibly for the latter...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/26/09, 5:22 AM
Replies: 2,072
Views: 1,158,703
Posted By Proudmoore
No it doesn't, provided that you lower the bid...

No it doesn't, provided that you lower the bid price. By that same token, it's no different for someone to be above you by lowering the buyout price another copper, and still be at "the same"...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/25/09, 6:13 PM
Replies: 2,072
Views: 1,158,703
Posted By Proudmoore
You don't actually need to drop the buyout price...

You don't actually need to drop the buyout price to have your item appear first on the list. Use exactly the same buyout price and a slightly lower bid price, and (I like to think) it's actually a...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/21/09, 4:55 AM
Replies: 900
Views: 394,281
Posted By Proudmoore
No, that's quite normal. The debuff only gets...

No, that's quite normal. The debuff only gets applied if they're hostile mobs at the moment the boss dies, but it's of the order of 10,000%, I believe - to prevent the NPCs from beig used to tank...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/13/09, 6:30 AM
Replies: 489
Views: 140,898
Posted By Proudmoore
There are other "silly" or "bad" achievements in...

There are other "silly" or "bad" achievements in the game, why do you object to this one specifically? It's been confirmed not to be involved in the meta-achievement - so just don't do it? Adding an...
Forum: Paladins 11/20/08, 1:41 PM
Replies: 2,219
Views: 693,406
Posted By Proudmoore
Not quite. Crits are a part of the hit table too,...

Not quite. Crits are a part of the hit table too, so if the only results are Parry, Dodge, Be_Missed or Block, you're uncrittable too. It's just not as reliable, even with the new Holy Shield, since...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/20/08, 9:21 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 53,145
Posted By Proudmoore
I'm sorry, but WHAT THE HELL has killing...

I'm sorry, but WHAT THE HELL has killing Kil'Jaeden got to do with (being able to) level to 80 fast and poke the first, easiest raid instance of the expansion? I really hope I'm misunderstanding...
Forum: Paladins 11/09/08, 12:43 PM
Replies: 2,260
Views: 1,846,448
Posted By Proudmoore
That's hardly a profound comment. No individual...

That's hardly a profound comment. No individual talent has or should have a game-breaking effect on a given boss, but it might make it easier, which is what we should be considering.

Nitpick aside,...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/28/08, 4:50 PM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,904,040
Posted By Proudmoore
How can you base drops in a world-wide game on...

How can you base drops in a world-wide game on what a small proportion of raid groups consider "expected"? Taking the example of our own little raid group, numbers have varied wildly over time - from...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/26/08, 7:06 AM
Replies: 425
Views: 94,835
Posted By Proudmoore
And absolutely none of those Hunters (or Warlocks...

And absolutely none of those Hunters (or Warlocks presumably) ever did it intentionally at all, did they?
Forum: Paladins 10/25/08, 4:48 PM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 799,578
Posted By Proudmoore
That sounds very much like the Chicken and the...

That sounds very much like the Chicken and the Egg to me.

So much for "surgical adjusments". I'm guessing that in a day or two we'll get another post to the effect of "you got a build that a...
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