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Forum: Paladins 09/23/09, 2:29 PM
Replies: 2,219
Views: 694,719
Posted By Blackthought
Can anyone think of why the latest versions of...

Can anyone think of why the latest versions of Rawr (.18 and higher) are missing many gear items even after I upload from the armory and wowhead? I did not have this problem with the .15 version and...
Forum: Paladins 09/23/09, 6:35 AM
Replies: 2,370
Views: 3,355,978
Posted By Blackthought
Would SoC be better than SoV on twins if your...

Would SoC be better than SoV on twins if your guild tanks them close together?
Forum: Paladins 09/22/09, 10:28 AM
Replies: 2,370
Views: 3,355,978
Posted By Blackthought
As a noted above, I do not usually have a moonkin...

As a noted above, I do not usually have a moonkin in raid. If I did, it would be a no-brainer. That is why I am soliciting comment
Forum: Paladins 09/22/09, 9:38 AM
Replies: 2,370
Views: 3,355,978
Posted By Blackthought
If I wanted to keep divine sacrifice in my build...

If I wanted to keep divine sacrifice in my build (5/11/55), is there a consensus of the best point to drop from the ret tree in order to pick up Seal of Command? I am thinking that swift retribution...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/01/09, 3:31 PM
Replies: 1,117
Views: 572,582
Posted By Blackthought
Has anyone tested whether the heirloom items have...

Has anyone tested whether the heirloom items have any impact on xp gains through battlegrounds?
Forum: Paladins 08/26/09, 8:25 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 310,722
Posted By Blackthought
I can confirm this as well. I received DC last...

I can confirm this as well. I received DC last night and equipped it with DMCG and saw the Paragon buff overlap with the Greatness buff.
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 08/17/09, 5:03 PM
Replies: 2,727
Sticky: UI Help Center
Views: 477,193
Posted By Blackthought
I have a quick question regarding the new /dump...

I have a quick question regarding the new /dump command and its uses. Is the consensus that uses this command in macros is not intended by Blizzard or was this a discussed 3.2 change? These macros...
Forum: Paladins 08/12/09, 9:49 AM
Replies: 2,219
Views: 694,719
Posted By Blackthought
Is there a version of the Bellator/Exemplar...

Is there a version of the Bellator/Exemplar spreadsheet that has been updated for 3.2?
Forum: Paladins 08/04/09, 2:26 PM
Replies: 2,370
Views: 3,355,978
Posted By Blackthought
I noticed a change in the official patch notes...

I noticed a change in the official patch notes for 3.2 that was not on the PTR. The relevant text is bolded below:

Seal of Vengeance and Seal of Corruption: These seals have been redesigned. Only...
Forum: Paladins 07/29/09, 4:41 PM
Replies: 897
Views: 346,565
Posted By Blackthought
I have read the recent theory craft about the...

I have read the recent theory craft about the relative power of the 3 dps seals but was wondering if anyone has conducted tests on the most recent PTR build. There are disturbing reports on the wow...
Forum: Paladins 07/27/09, 5:09 PM
Replies: 897
Views: 346,565
Posted By Blackthought
Source: World of Warcraft - English (NA) Forums...

Source: World of Warcraft - English (NA) Forums -> PTR Patch 3.2.0 Notes - 7.27 (http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=17899680776&sid=1)

Summary: Seal of Vengeance and Seal of...
Forum: Paladins 06/04/09, 10:32 AM
Replies: 1,502
Views: 1,104,451
Posted By Blackthought
Do you guys trust that Slorkuz is speaking the...

Do you guys trust that Slorkuz is speaking the official view in this thread World of Warcraft (en) Forums -> Changes to Rets...
Forum: Paladins 04/17/09, 3:10 PM
Replies: 1,502
Views: 1,104,451
Posted By Blackthought
While I know that not all Ulduar gear is known...

While I know that not all Ulduar gear is known yet, would anyone be willing to share their BiS setup? I would like to have multiple points of reference. Also, are you guys passing to warriors on the...
Forum: Paladins 04/11/09, 10:19 PM
Replies: 3,523
Views: 1,878,723
Posted By Blackthought
In preparing my gear for 3.1, after using RAWR...

In preparing my gear for 3.1, after using RAWR and Exemplar's new spreadsheet, it seems that some leather wil be BiS for us. Namely, I believe that Leggings of the Honored, Chestguard of the Recluse...
Forum: Paladins 04/08/09, 6:46 AM
Replies: 3,523
Views: 1,878,723
Posted By Blackthought
Does this setup still hold up with the...

Does this setup still hold up with the confirmation of the 2roll system?
Forum: Paladins 04/05/09, 8:36 PM
Replies: 2,219
Views: 694,719
Posted By Blackthought
Has anyone developed a new BiS (non-Ulduar) gear...

Has anyone developed a new BiS (non-Ulduar) gear set for 3.1?
Forum: Paladins 04/05/09, 8:34 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 230,557
Posted By Blackthought
Are there agreed upon weightings for 3.1 now that...

Are there agreed upon weightings for 3.1 now that the 2roll system has been confirmed for our specials?
Forum: Player vs. Player 04/03/09, 1:00 PM
Replies: 1,483
Views: 646,695
Posted By Blackthought
You still havent answered my question about what...

You still havent answered my question about what makes a class OP. Arguing that a class/comp should be better because it requires more buttons is a similar argument to that made by druids in S3-4. It...
Forum: Player vs. Player 04/03/09, 12:27 PM
Replies: 1,483
Views: 646,695
Posted By Blackthought
Thats cute and irrelevant. PMR is currently the...

Thats cute and irrelevant. PMR is currently the most dominating composition in Europe. Further, if being a member of a dominating 3v3 does not make a class OP what does? Being a member of multiple...
Forum: Player vs. Player 04/01/09, 5:33 PM
Replies: 1,483
Views: 646,695
Posted By Blackthought
My turn to manipulate statistics. I posit that,...

My turn to manipulate statistics. I posit that, based on the EU TR standings (see below), priests are overpowered relative to all other healers, including paladins. Evidence for this supposition can...
Forum: Player vs. Player 04/01/09, 3:52 PM
Replies: 1,483
Views: 646,695
Posted By Blackthought
Do you think we would have a better time as...

Do you think we would have a better time as Ret/rogue rather than holy/rogue and try to play for a quick kill. It seems that you are suggesting an offensive mindset as holy so why not take it one...
Forum: Player vs. Player 04/01/09, 2:54 PM
Replies: 1,483
Views: 646,695
Posted By Blackthought
Would it be possible to direct this thread back...

Would it be possible to direct this thread back to a discussion of paladin arena strategies and compositions rather than an unrewarding argument about the OPness of the paladin class?

To that end, I...
Forum: Paladins 11/21/08, 12:11 PM
Replies: 2,219
Views: 694,719
Posted By Blackthought
If auras are off the GCD, couldnt you just macro...

If auras are off the GCD, couldnt you just macro the aura of choice in front of the ability that you want to use?

For example:

/cast Concentration Aura
/Cast Holy Light
Forum: Paladins 11/20/08, 12:40 PM
Replies: 2,219
Views: 694,719
Posted By Blackthought
After a brief review of Redcape's new spreadsheet...

After a brief review of Redcape's new spreadsheet it seems that, with proper raid buffs, retribution shouldnt have terrible mana issues in raids. Has this been the experience of those who have raided...
Forum: Paladins 11/06/08, 6:33 PM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,135,407
Posted By Blackthought
Is it just me or is it an incredibly stupid...

Is it just me or is it an incredibly stupid mechanic that we want to take damage (but not too much) in order to increase our dps? Is this something that warriors try to do as well and I should just...
Forum: Paladins 11/05/08, 10:39 AM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,135,407
Posted By Blackthought
Does anyone believe that Bllizzard's solution is...

Does anyone believe that Bllizzard's solution is to force us into wearing mail? We are the only plate DPS class without a talent that gives us a bonus for wearing plate and hunter mail is pretty...
Forum: Paladins 10/13/08, 7:07 AM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,135,407
Posted By Blackthought
Simple question: Do I need to hit the new hit...

Simple question:

Do I need to hit the new hit cap or is it no longer a priority? There seems to be conflicting views on this question and was hoping that there might be a consensus at this point.
Forum: Paladins 10/10/08, 9:37 AM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 801,632
Posted By Blackthought
Are beta paladins finding that the increased use...

Are beta paladins finding that the increased use of HS and judgment are making benediction a mandatory holy talent?

P.S. Mearis, your posts are not adding any valuable insights or discussion...
Forum: Paladins 10/06/08, 1:31 PM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 801,632
Posted By Blackthought
Would this be basically fine to you if you did...

Would this be basically fine to you if you did not play a class that is highly represented in all brackets and the best in 3v3?
Forum: Paladins 10/03/08, 10:37 AM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 801,632
Posted By Blackthought
Can I infer from this statement that you believe...

Can I infer from this statement that you believe that arenas are balanced at the moment, specifically in the 2v2 and 3v3 brackets?
Forum: Paladins 10/01/08, 10:47 AM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 801,632
Posted By Blackthought
Does Bacon still work this way? I thought that...

Does Bacon still work this way? I thought that was a bug.
Forum: Paladins 09/30/08, 4:06 PM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,135,407
Posted By Blackthought
Can someone point me to the most up to date...

Can someone point me to the most up to date spreadsheet for Ret gear analysis post 3.0. I have looked at Bellator's but, unless I am mistaken, I am seeing SoR numbers that look too high. Is his most...
Forum: Paladins 09/25/08, 5:40 PM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 801,632
Posted By Blackthought
Why not make JotW (-replenishment) a baseline...

Why not make JotW (-replenishment) a baseline skill at a certain percentage and balance all specs of paladins around the ability? It will make Holy more interactive and, with 30 yard judgments, many...
Forum: Paladins 09/25/08, 12:40 PM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 801,632
Posted By Blackthought
JotW cannot be made unworkable for holy paldins....

JotW cannot be made unworkable for holy paldins. The only thing that they can do to prevent holy paladins from using it is to move it deep enough so you cant get Holy Shock and JotW. However, since...
Forum: Paladins 09/25/08, 11:59 AM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 801,632
Posted By Blackthought
Dont feed the troll guys. Mearis is nervous that...

Dont feed the troll guys. Mearis is nervous that priests wont be able to drain holy pallies in 3 casts in arenas. That is his angle. When viewed in this light, his screaming for nerfs to holy makes...
Forum: Paladins 09/25/08, 6:52 AM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 801,632
Posted By Blackthought
Is mana a resource for enhancement shaman? It...

Is mana a resource for enhancement shaman? It wont be for Ret paladins who follow a basic rotation that does not include healing and our other utlility spells. Your post is reminiscent of the...
Forum: Paladins 09/23/08, 6:03 PM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 801,632
Posted By Blackthought
Here is some data for you to consider: WOW Meter...

Here is some data for you to consider:

WOW Meter Online *兽数据在线 - More logs!!!!!! (http://wmo.ngacn.cc/combat/480485)

ER WotLK Beta Raid History (http://gamecanary.com/wotlk/wws-history/)

This...
Forum: Paladins 09/23/08, 4:24 PM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 801,632
Posted By Blackthought
Please review the damage parses posted on the...

Please review the damage parses posted on the Beta Blizzard forums for actual data about how ret paladins compare to other dps classes at 80. I have not seen one parse showing a paladin at the top of...
Forum: Paladins 09/16/08, 12:55 PM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,135,407
Posted By Blackthought
There will be no int on lvl 80 ret gear so your...

There will be no int on lvl 80 ret gear so your comment about base mana on JotW is unfounded. Before you object to being able to kill lower level mobs without downtime I must ask whether you have...
Forum: Paladins 09/11/08, 9:47 AM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 801,632
Posted By Blackthought
Dont these changes mean that a so-called...

Dont these changes mean that a so-called "shockadin" build is now sustainable. I was thinking that something like Talent Calculator - World of Warcraft...
Forum: Paladins 09/10/08, 4:53 PM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,135,407
Posted By Blackthought
Dont enhancement shaman have cooldowns on their...

Dont enhancement shaman have cooldowns on their abilities? Shadowpriests do as well on some abilities (mindblast, SWD).
Forum: Paladins 09/10/08, 4:07 PM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,135,407
Posted By Blackthought
Please explain how consumption scales when all...

Please explain how consumption scales when all spells are a % of base mana? Do you mean that they can do more with more mana?
Forum: Paladins 09/10/08, 3:21 PM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,135,407
Posted By Blackthought
Every other mana user has int on their gear...

Every other mana user has int on their gear (scaling). Therefore, Blizzard is setting replensihment as a relatively low % of total mana so that mana doesnt become unlimited. This only hurts ret...
Forum: Paladins 09/10/08, 2:42 PM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,135,407
Posted By Blackthought
I truly believe that replenishment should work...

I truly believe that replenishment should work off base rather than total mana or that paladin gear needs intellect. It is not reasonable that we are the only mana using class that does not get...
Forum: Paladins 09/09/08, 12:15 PM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 801,632
Posted By Blackthought
By healers do you mean, hunters, locks, mages,...

By healers do you mean, hunters, locks, mages, elemental shaman and boomkins? Because they all get mana return scaling with replenishment (they have int on their gear) as it returns a % of total...
Forum: Paladins 09/09/08, 11:33 AM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 801,632
Posted By Blackthought
A Spellbreaker effect on CS would make a lot of...

A Spellbreaker effect on CS would make a lot of people happy while not being overpowered in the arenas. It seems like a no brainer to me.
Forum: Paladins 09/09/08, 9:54 AM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 801,632
Posted By Blackthought
I also think that having JotW return a set...

I also think that having JotW return a set perecentage of base mana (regardless of the percentage) is a stupid idea. I am not a fan of non-scaling mechanics (other than the energy system). There...
Forum: Paladins 09/09/08, 9:20 AM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 801,632
Posted By Blackthought
Mana issues with Ret will not be fixed until we...

Mana issues with Ret will not be fixed until we have the ability to regen mana when we have been reduced to 0. If this is acceptable for shaman then it has to be acceptable for paladins. I also...
Forum: Paladins 08/29/08, 1:24 PM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 801,632
Posted By Blackthought
I believe that separating mana regen from damage...

I believe that separating mana regen from damage done is Blizzard's inartful solution to the current Spriest problem. Currently, Spriests are forced to suffer with respect to their personal dps...
Forum: Paladins 08/29/08, 12:49 PM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 801,632
Posted By Blackthought
Then what would a ret damage rotation be? CS and...

Then what would a ret damage rotation be? CS and DS. That sounds pretty exciting. It would also ruin Ret paladins for pvp. Without a healing debuff, we need burst to be successful.
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