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Forum: Theorycrafting Think Tank 05/14/09, 3:50 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 573,661
Posted By Snowcrasher
A couple notes: - Silencing shot is now a PVE...

A couple notes:
- Silencing shot is now a PVE DPS talent for Marks as it was taken off the GCD in 3.1 (thus can be macroed in with another shot). I would suggest updating the talent summary for it...
Forum: Hunters 01/02/09, 5:37 PM
Replies: 357
Views: 355,711
Posted By Snowcrasher
Can you please update the first post since the...

Can you please update the first post since the consensus (I haven't been able to find contradicting evidence anywhere on these forums) is that the hit cap for both hunter and pet is 8% (not...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/01/08, 4:43 PM
Replies: 1,901
Views: 882,765
Posted By Snowcrasher
I think this possibly caused a bug of sorts for...

I think this possibly caused a bug of sorts for beta (something that wouldn't affect live). I'm still only L70 on beta but had glyphs in all 3 major slots. After the patch I could destroy the...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/24/08, 8:36 PM
Replies: 1,901
Views: 882,765
Posted By Snowcrasher
The mixology numbers in my post are not correct,...

The mixology numbers in my post are not correct, they are based off the original reports of mixology being 50% & 25% bonus to flasks and elixirs respectively.

I've heard that testing is showing that...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/22/08, 5:26 PM
Replies: 1,901
Views: 882,765
Posted By Snowcrasher
They appear to be balancing other crafting...

They appear to be balancing other crafting professions against blacksmithing with blue gems in the extra sockets - which would be fair for awhile (until epic gems are reasonably available) but seems...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/22/08, 3:43 PM
Replies: 1,901
Views: 882,765
Posted By Snowcrasher
I've done the raw numbers comparison in a post in...

I've done the raw numbers comparison in a post in the BB - going to repost it here for the wider audience/scrutiny.

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Summary of Profession Perks:
(This is PVE focused)

Herbalism
- New Ability:...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/20/08, 4:12 PM
Replies: 1,901
Views: 882,765
Posted By Snowcrasher
That isn't true and that wouldn't be equal. 2...

That isn't true and that wouldn't be equal. 2 sockets bonus (bracers + gloves) for blacksmiths roughly balance out against the 2 ring enchants. eg. 2 40AP ring enchants vs. 2 extra 40AP red gems....
Forum: Public Discussion 06/27/08, 7:20 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 72,519
Posted By Snowcrasher
It's just a word for a pocket sized device. In...

It's just a word for a pocket sized device. In this context it's not an acronym.

Key fob - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_fob)
Forum: Public Discussion 04/17/08, 10:49 AM
Replies: 989
Views: 251,082
Posted By Snowcrasher
Method and Inner Sanctum are currently listed as...

Method and Inner Sanctum are currently listed as having killed the twins on 5/11/08 (instead of 4/11/08) which messes up the order a bit.
Forum: Public Discussion 02/01/08, 2:08 PM
Replies: 844
Views: 244,584
Posted By Snowcrasher
Yea I really don't get the point of that change. ...

Yea I really don't get the point of that change. Set pieces have been going to offspec or destroyed for months now. But we're still farming for the non-set items. It would be much more useful to...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/29/07, 6:21 PM
Replies: 961
Views: 218,767
Posted By Snowcrasher
The pricing of ammo in that screenshot appears to...

The pricing of ammo in that screenshot appears to be based on vendor reputation (Aldor/Scryer ?). I wonder if that was intended or not.
Forum: Public Discussion 08/14/07, 2:22 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,959
Posted By Snowcrasher
It's supposedly this quest for 75 rep per...

It's supposedly this quest for 75 rep per turnin:

Junkboxes Needed - Quests - World of Warcraft (http://www.wowhead.com/?quest=8249)
Forum: Public Discussion 08/14/07, 12:55 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,959
Posted By Snowcrasher
I thought it was impossible, just like several of...

I thought it was impossible, just like several of the other faction levels he has - but each apparantly has a path (albiet insane).

Ravenholdt - thought you had to be a rogue but seems not - but...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 08/02/07, 1:17 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 26,124
Posted By Snowcrasher
Where they did the test (Hellfire) doesn't have...

Where they did the test (Hellfire) doesn't have weather changes though right?
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 06/26/07, 4:27 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 12,579
Posted By Snowcrasher
After some concern and hesitation I went with...

After some concern and hesitation I went with Vista Ultimate for my new PC (~6 weeks ago) and so far have had 0 issues. The only games I've installed and played on it are WoW, Age of Mythology & Sid...
Forum: Public Discussion 06/18/07, 3:22 PM
Replies: 1,036
Views: 139,086
Posted By Snowcrasher
Yes, but for that purpose they could have made it...

Yes, but for that purpose they could have made it 40 dps and given it a lot more stamina and dodge.
Forum: Public Discussion 06/18/07, 3:02 PM
Replies: 1,036
Views: 139,086
Posted By Snowcrasher
I think the main issue with the gun is that...

I think the main issue with the gun is that Blizzard generally puts 1 of each type of ranged weapon within a tier of content (1 gun, 1 bow, 1 xbow) and again has not itemized them all well despite...
Forum: Public Discussion 06/18/07, 1:37 PM
Replies: 1,036
Views: 139,086
Posted By Snowcrasher
You completely missed the point. Talent trees...

You completely missed the point. Talent trees should strive to be balanced internally and externally. I said they should spread out the effectiveness between the talents and not concentrate it in...
Forum: Public Discussion 06/17/07, 4:49 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,881
Posted By Snowcrasher
But there was no reason for them to sell raid...

But there was no reason for them to sell raid spots/items for real money since they already have a mechanism to offload gold for real money.

They could have planned to sell raid items/spots for...
Forum: Public Discussion 06/17/07, 1:34 PM
Replies: 1,036
Views: 139,086
Posted By Snowcrasher
NO, his comment about SS is right on. Those 5...

NO, his comment about SS is right on. Those 5 talent points are way out of balance compared to 5 points spent anywhere else.

Talent trees can never encourage diversity (which is the whole point of...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/30/07, 4:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,534
Posted By Snowcrasher
The window would only allow you to see the shade...

The window would only allow you to see the shade of Rag obviously!
Forum: Public Discussion 05/25/07, 3:20 PM
Replies: 1,036
Views: 139,086
Posted By Snowcrasher
Completely OT from the 2.1 change analysis but...

Completely OT from the 2.1 change analysis but enjoy: http://www.gkguild.org/hunterc.html

Particularly the section on "Attribute Builds"... :awesome:
Forum: News 05/25/07, 12:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,940
Posted By Snowcrasher
Earth was shattered and that knocked us out of...

Earth was shattered and that knocked us out of alignment.
Forum: Public Discussion 05/23/07, 6:09 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 159,387
Posted By Snowcrasher
That was always the case (for hunters).

That was always the case (for hunters).
Forum: Public Discussion 05/22/07, 3:31 PM
Replies: 1,036
Views: 139,086
Posted By Snowcrasher
Fix for that is...

Fix for that is here:
http://elitistjerks.com/showpost.php?p=351611&postcount=119
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 05/18/07, 4:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,468
Posted By Snowcrasher
Elixirs should be split into Battle elixirs &...

Elixirs should be split into Battle elixirs & Guardian elixir catagories. It's a very big search on it's own.



I think Books should be it's own section. I find it very annoying to click usable...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/18/07, 1:50 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 24,749
Posted By Snowcrasher
The 2 things that come to mind that Blizzard...

The 2 things that come to mind that Blizzard really broke new ground on were (imo):

1) Battlenet - a huge, free online experience that scaled well (into the millions). Similar attempts from...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/18/07, 12:55 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 24,749
Posted By Snowcrasher
These are my thoughts exactly. I think it'll be...

These are my thoughts exactly. I think it'll be some kind of MMORTS.

Does anyone know what the largest number of players a released RTS has supported online in a single game?
Forum: Public Discussion 05/16/07, 2:16 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 20,295
Posted By Snowcrasher
That's a huge motivation for them to do this...

That's a huge motivation for them to do this though. If the bulk of the playerbase is engaged in small guild or PUG 5-mans than this is a great addition. I think this feature just seems bizarre...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/16/07, 2:01 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 20,295
Posted By Snowcrasher
I wonder if they will add a way to tag an item in...

I wonder if they will add a way to tag an item in the bank for 'pickup' to specific guild members? This would allow assignment of items to players who otherwise wouldn't have permission to withdraw...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 05/09/07, 1:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,065
Posted By Snowcrasher
Thanks for the pointer - Capping has...

Thanks for the pointer - Capping has it.

http://www.wowace.com/wiki/Capping



I really didn't want to switch to Fubar (from Titan) so I'm glad this exists in another mod.
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 05/08/07, 3:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,065
Posted By Snowcrasher
Class Coloring Scoreboard Mod

Does anyone know of a mod that does this (colors the names of all battleground participants according to class)?

I haven't been able to find a mod that did this since HonorPlus (a Titan Bar Plugin)...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/04/07, 2:02 AM
Replies: 1,036
Views: 139,086
Posted By Snowcrasher
It only took Leo 8 seconds to see what Gonk...

It only took Leo 8 seconds to see what Gonk already knows, how long for Blizzard? ;)
Forum: Class Mechanics 04/25/07, 5:28 PM
Replies: 2,334
Views: 283,146
Posted By Snowcrasher
There is supposedly an issue with BigTrouble...

There is supposedly an issue with BigTrouble properly starting the autoshot timer at the correct time, so the author created LittleTrouble as a scaled down, autoshot timer only...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/23/07, 6:23 PM
Replies: 1,036
Views: 139,086
Posted By Snowcrasher
For a very simple solution - just eliminate the 5...

For a very simple solution - just eliminate the 5 second rule for hunters.
Forum: Public Discussion 04/23/07, 3:59 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 13,946
Posted By Snowcrasher
I think it's important to have a confidential...

I think it's important to have a confidential area where prospective recruits can apply. If your guild has appeal there is a good chance that many players are interested but hesitant to app. Many...
Forum: Class Mechanics 04/09/07, 1:42 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,704
Posted By Snowcrasher
That used to be true to a degree. In TBC, a...

That used to be true to a degree.

In TBC, a hunter needs to carefully select gear in order to get sufficient hit - specifically I'm now looking for gear that offers some hit rating without using too...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/14/07, 6:55 PM
Replies: 1,702
Views: 288,329
Posted By Snowcrasher
It's just a mis-use of the term 'gear-check'. ...

It's just a mis-use of the term 'gear-check'. Coming into a fight undergeared, replacing 3 items and then winning is not at all what people were talking (and complaining about) when they originally...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/14/07, 6:15 PM
Replies: 1,702
Views: 288,329
Posted By Snowcrasher
Not only is that not what I'm saying - but it's a...

Not only is that not what I'm saying - but it's a gross exageration of how it should ever be construed.

We're 2 months and 0 content patches into the expansion and it's already huge leaps better...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/14/07, 5:31 PM
Replies: 1,702
Views: 288,329
Posted By Snowcrasher
When did you first go into MC? I could be wrong...

When did you first go into MC? I could be wrong but it sounds like you went into MC many, many months after the game was released (7+ months) and are comparing that experience to TBC 2 months in. ...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/13/07, 2:43 PM
Replies: 1,702
Views: 288,329
Posted By Snowcrasher
I personally see the same issues with the...

I personally see the same issues with the promised "gear-matching" system that Blizzard has said is in the works.

What is the point of obtaining honor/arena points to spend on gear or farming...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/08/07, 1:50 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 74,530
Posted By Snowcrasher
Also it's only listing melee crit & melee AP for...

Also it's only listing melee crit & melee AP for hunters.

Really needs ranged crit & ranged AP added to it to be useful for that class.
Forum: Public Discussion 03/05/07, 1:09 PM
Replies: 1,702
Views: 288,329
Posted By Snowcrasher
I really hope Blizzard doesn't do this. It's far...

I really hope Blizzard doesn't do this. It's far easier to schedule raids with everything on the same timer. Just have Maulgar, Gruul & Mag drop 2 tokens each. Guilds in Serpentshrine/TK and...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/26/07, 5:28 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 40,737
Posted By Snowcrasher
Does anyone know how many realm 'servers'...

Does anyone know how many realm 'servers' Blizzard currently has going? There are 222 NA Servers (+ some test realms). If the 17000 is the worldwide count, then dividing by the number of worldwide...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/22/07, 2:06 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 16,902
Posted By Snowcrasher
I knew it was only that particular mob, but not...

I knew it was only that particular mob, but not that you had to be in melee range at the time - so as a hunter it was incredibly frustrating with the 'extremely low probability' of getting the...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/21/07, 6:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,620
Posted By Snowcrasher
Blizzard has been really inconsistent, so use...

Blizzard has been really inconsistent, so use this link as your official link and reference:
http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/basics/highleveloptions.html#bcdungeons
Forum: Public Discussion 02/21/07, 6:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,620
Posted By Snowcrasher
http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/burningcrusade/town...

http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/burningcrusade/townhall/outlandmap.html

Click on Netherstorm, then hover over Tempest Keep.

I believe this is the source of it being called "Eye of the Storm", "The...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/21/07, 3:08 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 40,737
Posted By Snowcrasher
I personally think this is the more interesting...

I personally think this is the more interesting aspect of their operations to learn about. Which server platform/processor/router brand etc. doesn't really say too much without an understanding of...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/21/07, 2:40 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 16,902
Posted By Snowcrasher
I really liked the Socrethar kill quest (and...

I really liked the Socrethar kill quest (and quest line). It was particularly fun doing it in a group with both Aldors and Scryers and getting both sets of buffs (The Aldor NPCs and the Scryer...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/21/07, 2:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,011
Posted By Snowcrasher
I don't think people should stop questing by...

I don't think people should stop questing by level so much, and rather by area. Shadowmoon, Netherstorm and most of Blade's Edge greatly benefit by having a flying mount. They are also the only...
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