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Forum: Public Discussion 05/22/07, 11:03 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 10,779
Posted By Fizil
That damn Blue post, so many headaches. It was...

That damn Blue post, so many headaches.

It was amazing how many people wouldn't beleive the actual testing me and others did in Beta to demonstrate how it worked, because of that stupid post.
Forum: Public Discussion 05/02/07, 1:21 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 51,849
Posted By Fizil
I see the Dark Pact result as quite possible....

I see the Dark Pact result as quite possible. While I would hate not to have it, it is hardly necessary, and if you are strapped for points you might give it up.

Really it is just an alternate to...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/01/07, 3:43 PM
Replies: 427
Views: 56,077
Posted By Fizil
Its too bad other professions can't get the...

Its too bad other professions can't get the treatment that Blacksmiths and Tailors get.

If they are leaving Tailoring as is they need to:

a) Buff up the current LWing epics, and/or add new higher...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/16/07, 7:30 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 90,073
Posted By Fizil
What I find annoying is all the classes seem to...

What I find annoying is all the classes seem to get their class specific trinkets except Warlocks...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/15/07, 2:13 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 224,744
Posted By Fizil
If you are on the PvE Test realm send Fiziil a...

If you are on the PvE Test realm send Fiziil a tell for Heroic Mana Tombs, I am totally up for trying that new boss :)
Forum: Public Discussion 04/14/07, 1:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,760
Posted By Fizil
I'm about halfway through Honored, but atm rep...

I'm about halfway through Honored, but atm rep has very little to do with that questline. There are plenty of people with more rep than me who have hardly touched the questline I'm sure. All you have...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/14/07, 1:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,760
Posted By Fizil
It isn't nearly as bad as that. Assuming you are...

It isn't nearly as bad as that. Assuming you are just farming the bosses for their drops, the needed scrolls aren't to extreme, it is when you are trying to get an entire 5-man group through the...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/14/07, 6:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,760
Posted By Fizil
They are all level 70, and it isn't Blizzard...

They are all level 70, and it isn't Blizzard confusing you it is me, I am misspelling it (notice it is spelled Terokk in the SS's). I'll go back and correct the spelling.
Forum: Public Discussion 04/14/07, 6:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,760
Posted By Fizil
Skettis Information

Finally finished the Skettis questline (assuming nothing more opens up at higher rep levels... can't really think of much to do after killing their god) so here is the scoop:

You will initially get...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/13/07, 2:10 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 59,594
Posted By Fizil
BTW, Fel Strength is nerfed, it is now 90 AP and...

BTW, Fel Strength is nerfed, it is now 90 AP and -10 Stam.

Thanks be to old characters being on the test server since transfers are down. Wish I had my new gear but oh well.


Elixir of Major Shadow...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/12/07, 6:23 PM
Replies: 870
Views: 138,615
Posted By Fizil
Dang, think I might start stockpiling Ancient...

Dang, think I might start stockpiling Ancient Lichen instead of selling off excess stock like I am with my other herbs (on the assumption that demand will be going down with the patch). I usually...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/01/07, 3:20 AM
Replies: 445
Views: 89,190
Posted By Fizil
You thought the Hyjal keying was going to suck,...

You thought the Hyjal keying was going to suck, check out the Black Temple attunement!

http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/btattunement/

Wait... what is the date today?
Forum: Public Discussion 04/01/07, 12:18 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 29,629
Posted By Fizil
I really think the trash repop rates are entirely...

I really think the trash repop rates are entirely intentional, and frankly, am not sure everyones complaining will cause Blizzard to change the design.

My reason for thinking this is Pre/Post...
Forum: Public Discussion 01/27/07, 3:59 AM
Replies: 1,385
Views: 221,459
Posted By Fizil
A known issue, it has been like that since...

A known issue, it has been like that since freakin beta. I always assumed it was part of the encounter in some way (our Tank was a Pally who just DS'd when he got Enfeebled, and we prayed it didn't...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/18/06, 10:27 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,638
Posted By Fizil
To many people only consider PvP when considering...

To many people only consider PvP when considering the change in the power curve. Consider it from another perspective. Blizzard makes an expansion with a ton of content, they want it to be new and...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/12/06, 8:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,402
Posted By Fizil
Most of the Blues I've looked at with...

Most of the Blues I've looked at with "traditional" stats, work into the itemization formula properly when halving the stamina cost. There is some variation of course, but I was suprised how snugly...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/12/06, 2:48 AM
Replies: 3,344
Views: 702,352
Posted By Fizil
Any info on whether Shadow Embrace effect reduces...

Any info on whether Shadow Embrace effect reduces physical damage done to any target or just to the Warlock? Also any changes made to Curse of Weakness?
Forum: Public Discussion 09/30/06, 3:50 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 18,315
Posted By Fizil
It is the single most important item in the game,...

It is the single most important item in the game, how could you throw it out!
Forum: Public Discussion 09/29/06, 3:09 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 12,640
Posted By Fizil
I am baffled as to why these intricate methods of...

I am baffled as to why these intricate methods of doing the dance are needed. It doesn't go THAT fast. My guild hasn't beaten him yet but doing the stage two dance was so rediculously easy, it really...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/20/06, 1:20 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,124
Posted By Fizil
I like this idea too, although I don't know how...

I like this idea too, although I don't know how feasible it really is. But again, it becomes much more feasible when the sets are smaller, which means loot tables are not overloaded with like 16-32...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/20/06, 1:13 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,124
Posted By Fizil
And yet the Tier 4 sets that have been leaked all...

And yet the Tier 4 sets that have been leaked all look to be 8-peice, so I wouldn't bet on this. I do agree with the OP though, I would much prefer smaller sets. To the point of the artists being...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/20/06, 12:09 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 49,312
Posted By Fizil
That almost can't be right. That would make...

That almost can't be right. That would make immolate an instant cast (even without bane). Immolate/Conflag cycles on the run? Immolate/corruption/CoA + pet while moving? That would rock the sox...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/18/06, 10:53 AM
Replies: 953
Views: 116,215
Posted By Fizil
Er...isn't -5% crit a massive number of defense...

Er...isn't -5% crit a massive number of defense you could spare yourself gearing for?[/quote]
Well yeah, such a talent would pretty much do away with +defense for itemization. It would make you...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/14/06, 8:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,578
Posted By Fizil
Meh, I'd prefer if people didn't. I personally...

Meh, I'd prefer if people didn't. I personally like going into a fight blind, but there are enough people in guild who want to see how a fight is done first that there really isn't any point....
Forum: Public Discussion 09/13/06, 5:55 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 66,882
Posted By Fizil
Yes, this is an Onyxia style encounter. This is...

Yes, this is an Onyxia style encounter.


This is a full blown 25-man raid with Vashj as the final boss.


This is a full raid, albeit at the moment a small one. Not sure if it is finished, but at...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/13/06, 2:57 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 66,882
Posted By Fizil
Suprised no one has mentioned the biggie I saw,...

Suprised no one has mentioned the biggie I saw, an as yet unannounced dungeon: Gruul's Lair. Interesting, I wondered what the Dark Portal placeholder in Blade's Edge was for.
Forum: Public Discussion 09/13/06, 8:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,140
Posted By Fizil
There probably are, but it wouldn't be automatic...

There probably are, but it wouldn't be automatic for new items, the mod author would have to have a database. ilevel is recorded in your local itemcache, which can't be accessed by the WoW scripting...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/11/06, 8:00 PM
Replies: 1,005
Views: 98,463
Posted By Fizil
Ummm, you can get Improved Shadow Weaving and...

Ummm, you can get Improved Shadow Weaving and Misery in the same spec, it is a 40/21 Disc/Shadow spec. Not necessarily ideal (I think Vampiric Embrace is to good to give up), but possible.[/quote]
I...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/11/06, 7:48 PM
Replies: 1,005
Views: 98,463
Posted By Fizil
Ummm, you can get Improved Shadow Weaving and...

Ummm, you can get Improved Shadow Weaving and Misery in the same spec, it is a 40/21 Disc/Shadow spec. Not necessarily ideal (I think Vampiric Embrace is to good to give up), but possible.
Forum: Public Discussion 09/08/06, 4:13 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 39,234
Posted By Fizil
The later T3 loot is high 80s low 90s (chestpeice...

The later T3 loot is high 80s low 90s (chestpeice is 92). Sapphiron/Kel loot is generally all over 90.

At any rate, the Blues having higher ItemLevel than Naxx epics doesn't mean they will be...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/08/06, 3:40 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 39,234
Posted By Fizil
Using 159 for the Stamina modifer, here is my...

Using 159 for the Stamina modifer, here is my analysis of the Green items:

Ango'rush Gauntlets of the Whale
424 Armor == Item Level 72
15 Spirit
24 Stamina

Predicted ItemValue = 57.22
Actual...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/08/06, 3:21 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 39,234
Posted By Fizil
Exactly, it depends entirely on what Stamina is...

Exactly, it depends entirely on what Stamina is worth now. However my analysis of the various items (using Armor to try to get approximate ilvl) showed much closer to a halving of the stamina...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/08/06, 3:17 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 39,234
Posted By Fizil
See my post 2 above your reply where I addressed...

See my post 2 above your reply where I addressed this. Halving the StatValue allows you to double the StatAmount no matter what. It is an easy misconception to make :)
Forum: Public Discussion 09/08/06, 3:09 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 39,234
Posted By Fizil
Yes it does. Think about it for a second, the...

Yes it does. Think about it for a second, the part of the equation in question is:

(StatValue*StatAmount)^1.5 == ((StatValue/2)*(StatAmount*2))^1.5

It is true that as you increase the amount of a...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/08/06, 3:01 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 39,234
Posted By Fizil
@Copernicus: Assuming the +11 you have above, you...

@Copernicus: Assuming the +11 you have above, you can get some ideas about items not containing things like Crit/Hit.

I'll use Nemesis Bracers as an example since it has no resists (something they...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/08/06, 2:46 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 39,234
Posted By Fizil
Haha, I am in a different conundrum. If I don't...

Haha, I am in a different conundrum. If I don't want to level both my main and alt at once I'm gonna need to redo my professions. I dropped herbalism on my main (who is an Alchemist), to take up...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/08/06, 2:30 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 39,234
Posted By Fizil
It wouldn't be alot of work as they could do it...

It wouldn't be alot of work as they could do it programmatically, but once again, I don't think they will do it. The health increase would just be to huge for some classes in Tier 3. Note the...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/08/06, 2:02 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 39,234
Posted By Fizil
I ran a bunch of those items through the...

I ran a bunch of those items through the itemization formulas, and they certainly seem to fit fairly well once you find a good value for stamina. I checked Item Levels based on Armor/Weapon DPS, and...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/06/06, 7:11 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 10,356
Posted By Fizil
It is not quite equivalent. Warlocks are very...

It is not quite equivalent. Warlocks are very mana inefficient nuke-wise. It isn't simply a question of doing 1400 damage with Corruption versus doing 1000 damage with Shadow Bolt, it is a question...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/06/06, 2:25 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 22,395
Posted By Fizil
Well that depends somewhat Nite_Moogle. While...

Well that depends somewhat Nite_Moogle. While likely AP and +damage will keep Tier2/3 gear viable through 70, converted Crit/Hit/etc... ratings may be scaled up to be Level 70 appropriate, or they...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/06/06, 2:13 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 22,395
Posted By Fizil
So is the general consensus is that the Rating ->...

So is the general consensus is that the Rating -> Percentage conversion depends only on your own level? While it seems like it would make more sense based on the mobs level, I am not sure how that...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/04/06, 11:40 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 16,183
Posted By Fizil
A Paladin having to generate 70% of the DPS of...

A Paladin having to generate 70% of the DPS of normal DPSers to be viable is simply wrong. You are assuming that the 41-point Ret Paladin completely ignores all their other class skills, in favor of...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/02/06, 5:31 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 28,135
Posted By Fizil
btw, the reason people "know" that those are the...

btw, the reason people "know" that those are the tier 4 sets, is that Blizzard uses certain naming conventions in its texture and model names. So for example, for Warlocks Felheart is tagged as...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/01/06, 12:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,260
Posted By Fizil
I don't know, given the gear level you say your...

I don't know, given the gear level you say your healers have, I don't see this as necessarily to few. Specifically on the Domo fight, healing should have been fine. When you have to be light on...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/28/06, 3:52 AM
Replies: 953
Views: 116,215
Posted By Fizil
A note, having to do with the "OMG 14% crit on...

A note, having to do with the "OMG 14% crit on Spell Stone". There seem to be some new stats, and reworking of current stats, in the expansion. First there is a new stat called Resilience, no idea...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/25/06, 11:20 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,410
Posted By Fizil
Really Warlocks health shouldn't plummet with the...

Really Warlocks health shouldn't plummet with the new Lifetap. The problem I had to begin with was that I would spam LT like I used to, which takes you dangerously low quickly. Judiciously Lifetap...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/25/06, 11:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,833
Posted By Fizil
This isn't entirely necessary really. I usually...

This isn't entirely necessary really. I usually take my bluebie Warrior to ZG and typically we OT the Raptor with one guy, I wear my DPS gear and attack Bloodlord. Every so often the OT calls me and...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/25/06, 8:56 AM
Replies: 816
Views: 185,516
Posted By Fizil
Several classes have bottleneck tiers that don't...

Several classes have bottleneck tiers that don't have enough points to progress to the next tier. This especially seems to be common in Tier 5 of various classes.

For example, in particular to...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/25/06, 3:20 AM
Replies: 816
Views: 185,516
Posted By Fizil
At least try to make them plausible...

At least try to make them plausible please.[/quote]
lol, at first what really screamed FAKE to me was the Dual Weild Two-Handers talent, but it would actually be marginally underpowered rather than...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/22/06, 12:26 PM
Replies: 1,946
Views: 498,146
Posted By Fizil
God I hate asking this sort of thing, but what UI...

God I hate asking this sort of thing, but what UI are you using there, I love it, so clean looking (I use the same BuffBar as you, but don't recognize anything else)
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