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Forum: Hunters 05/02/09, 8:25 AM
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Posted By Fierra
Replenishment does not stack; it is of the...

Replenishment does not stack; it is of the category of buffs that is overridden if there is another, identical buff around. The only reason to have more than 1 source of replenishment, ideally, is in...
Forum: Hunters 04/21/09, 7:39 PM
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Posted By Fierra
1. I've tested extensively on mobs in a variety...

1. I've tested extensively on mobs in a variety of places; ES is always hitting harder when BA is on.
3. ES INITIAL is still proccing TotH, but I am unsure about subsequent DoT hits.
Forum: Hunters 04/15/09, 4:58 PM
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Posted By Fierra
Watched the ST buff last night out of curiousity...

Watched the ST buff last night out of curiousity (it was a shiny new thing, after all), and mine always refreshed at 8s left if I stood still from the start; since the buff starts at 14s (since it...
Forum: Hunters 03/25/09, 9:21 PM
Replies: 1,974
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Posted By Fierra
There is a fine location, but just make sure not...

There is a fine location, but just make sure not to put it AFTER a GCD-inducing shot (ie, any shot besides Kill Shot, currently). Keep in mind you will have to remove Kill Shot from your macros once...
Forum: Hunters 03/24/09, 11:16 AM
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Posted By Fierra
We've answered this several times. Expertise does...

We've answered this several times. Expertise does NOT transfer to your pet. Hit transfers 100%, and it of course gets a portion of our AP and Stats.
Forum: Hunters 03/19/09, 7:36 PM
Replies: 3,246
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Posted By Fierra
For SV hunters, this only applies if you are...

For SV hunters, this only applies if you are still attempting to fit in 3 SS between ES. If you have haste soft-capped, you can fit 3 SS in without delaying the casting of ES, under optimal...
Forum: Hunters 03/15/09, 1:31 AM
Replies: 1,974
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Posted By Fierra
Keep in mind as well: having a Tear in your gear...

Keep in mind as well: having a Tear in your gear means that you won't have to shift any gems for our prime Meta-gem if you get a helm for it. I prefer the Tear over most substitues (unless it's gear...
Forum: Hunters 03/15/09, 12:16 AM
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Posted By Fierra
The math is pretty simple, but the spreadsheet is...

The math is pretty simple, but the spreadsheet is always your best answer as always.

2 AGI + 6 STA = 4 AP
6 INT = 6 AP

The agility gives a negligible amount of crit, the INT combo gives a little...
Forum: Hunters 03/14/09, 11:56 PM
Replies: 3,246
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Posted By Fierra
I've had the opposite experience; my trapdancing...

I've had the opposite experience; my trapdancing outstrips every other hunter in my guild in terms of DPS; several of the others do Sniper range instead, but I'm always anywhere from 200 to 1000 dps...
Forum: Hunters 03/11/09, 11:32 AM
Replies: 357
Views: 355,277
Posted By Fierra
1) You're SV; your pet is a relatively small...

1) You're SV; your pet is a relatively small amount of your dps, and the additional agility provides more dps than that lost by the pet.

2) Keep in mind, Hit CAN be out-ranked by Agility, especially...
Forum: Hunters 03/10/09, 11:51 AM
Replies: 1,237
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Posted By Fierra
Keep in mind, it will be even LESS valuable for...

Keep in mind, it will be even LESS valuable for SV than the other 2 specs; since 40%+ of our damage is Fire damage, and therefore ArP does not apply. It's still slightly better than haste, but still;...
Forum: Hunters 03/10/09, 11:49 AM
Replies: 3,246
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Posted By Fierra
Actually, I tend to keep the 1 point in it even...

Actually, I tend to keep the 1 point in it even Glyphed-out different; it's just a free little haste buff. In my models, I'm using KS, ES and SrS glyphs. I just don't end up finding a place to put...
Forum: Hunters 03/10/09, 8:37 AM
Replies: 3,246
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Posted By Fierra
Especially during the learning curve expected in...

Especially during the learning curve expected in Ulduar, I would place a premium on mobility and a flexible shot rotation; to that end, having an extra instant can go a long way in providing more...
Forum: Hunters 03/06/09, 1:52 PM
Replies: 3,246
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Posted By Fierra
1) Are you still using the standard buffs on...

1) Are you still using the standard buffs on Shandara's sheet, or have you altered them to fit your actual raid buffs?
2) Keep in mind that on the spreadsheet, Raptor dps is averaged over time to...
Forum: Hunters 03/06/09, 10:17 AM
Replies: 1,974
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Posted By Fierra
Honestly, why would you want to? Random raid...

Honestly, why would you want to? Random raid trash are sometimes immune to it, so often, if for some reason something is running amok amongst people it shouldn't be, I'll drop a frost trap and...
Forum: Hunters 03/06/09, 10:15 AM
Replies: 4,353
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Posted By Fierra
You actually just answered your own question; it...

You actually just answered your own question; it assumes a proc when the ICD is up and applies the buffs accordingly. Keep in mind, the spreadsheet is OPTIMAL dps, not necessarily totally-realistic...
Forum: Hunters 03/06/09, 9:24 AM
Replies: 3,246
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Posted By Fierra
Use your Feign Death before you go to lay a trap;...

Use your Feign Death before you go to lay a trap; the only reason you're eating Hatefuls is because your threat is 2nd on the aggro chart. And Shandara's Spreadsheet is a wonderful tool for...
Forum: Hunters 03/06/09, 8:19 AM
Replies: 774
Views: 789,371
Posted By Fierra
Alternatively, change the order: /cast Rapid...

Alternatively, change the order:

/cast Rapid Fire
/cast Kill Command
/cast Call of the Wild
/use 13
/use 14
/cast Bestial Wrath

Since BW is the only one of those that causes a GCD, I believe, then...
Forum: Hunters 03/06/09, 8:10 AM
Replies: 1,974
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Posted By Fierra
1) I usually switch to only using ES and SS,...

1) I usually switch to only using ES and SS, unless multiple targets are available, at which point I include Multi as well. Aimed isn't really worth the slight extra damage since you're getting...
Forum: Hunters 02/27/09, 3:15 PM
Replies: 1,237
Views: 514,508
Posted By Fierra
Re-read GC's note to be sure, and he does say...

Re-read GC's note to be sure, and he does say that "Black Arrow is currently on the trap cooldown," which implies that they know resourcefullness might affect it, but who knows if it will stay there.
Forum: Hunters 02/27/09, 7:29 AM
Replies: 3,246
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Posted By Fierra
I agree as well; however, that lovely Sphere has...

I agree as well; however, that lovely Sphere has yet to drop for me, even with over 30 Nexus runs. I plan on switching for that, or the Meteorite Whetstone, IF they ever drop. As they have yet to, I...
Forum: Hunters 02/26/09, 2:38 PM
Replies: 1,237
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Posted By Fierra
Keep in mind; they've made the only LnL proccing...

Keep in mind; they've made the only LnL proccing traps not work on bosses now, unless the boss has adds (Gluth, etc.). BA will be the only way to proc LnL now in many fights.
Forum: Hunters 02/26/09, 7:36 AM
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Posted By Fierra
You answered your own question. Without Black...

You answered your own question. Without Black Arrow, the only way to proc LnL is with traps. PVP hunters shouldn't have many problems still; place a trap somewhere a melee needs to go (around the...
Forum: Hunters 02/26/09, 7:30 AM
Replies: 3,246
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Posted By Fierra
Personally, a few +hit gems and a good +hit...

Personally, a few +hit gems and a good +hit trinket should work well for you. I have Mark of the War Prisoner for now, until I can get Grim Toll. That leaves me over the hit cap without having to use...
Forum: Hunters 02/25/09, 12:55 PM
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Posted By Fierra
Yes, though I don't think it'll be quite the...

Yes, though I don't think it'll be quite the ninja nerf you're thinking; Blizz is changing the entire idea of replenishment anyway, so that part of HP may go the way of the dodo. We'll just have to...
Forum: Hunters 02/25/09, 12:51 PM
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Posted By Fierra
And AGAIN, no it won't. BA currently has the same...

And AGAIN, no it won't. BA currently has the same proc %, but it will only be up 50% of the time, as opposed to SrS's 100% uptime. Therefore, 50% proc rate, ideally.
Forum: Hunters 02/25/09, 10:34 AM
Replies: 1,237
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Posted By Fierra
The thing is, the way things are on the PTR for...

The thing is, the way things are on the PTR for now, BA only has a chance to proc for 15s out of it's 30s CD, and the LnL proc % is unchanged; they've cut our LnL procs in half on average. Now, if we...
Forum: Hunters 02/20/09, 1:15 PM
Replies: 3,246
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Posted By Fierra
There's some debate on whether or not to use...

There's some debate on whether or not to use disengage; it doesn't really save much time on most bosses, it uses mana, and it throws you back farther than needed. I usually just dodge in and out...
Forum: Hunters 02/19/09, 12:40 PM
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Posted By Fierra
No; saying that, for example, missing 5/100 of a...

No; saying that, for example, missing 5/100 of a raptor's normal attacks is bad enough, but not terrible. But, since (obviously) the miss chance applies to yellows as well, a raptor having one of...
Forum: Hunters 02/19/09, 12:22 PM
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Posted By Fierra
Check your math; 5% of 1000 is 50 dps. And while...

Check your math; 5% of 1000 is 50 dps. And while pet hit is important, it's less important for their white attacks, and more important for the yellow. Pets missing normal attacks isn't a huge deal,...
Forum: Hunters 02/19/09, 12:16 PM
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Posted By Fierra
Aimed is a true instant; it can be fired while...

Aimed is a true instant; it can be fired while moving. Perhaps you're thinking of Multi, which has a hidden .5s cast?
Forum: Hunters 02/19/09, 7:26 AM
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Posted By Fierra
Or move the FF point into Aimed, which is still a...

Or move the FF point into Aimed, which is still a good spec depending on your mobility, especially if you're wanting to trap dance. I've used the spreadsheet to model that change for myself (since I...
Forum: Hunters 02/18/09, 12:14 PM
Replies: 1,237
Views: 514,508
Posted By Fierra
From MMO-Champion on the First Boss: Flame...

From MMO-Champion on the First Boss:



Flame Leviathan is a tank; should be an interesting fight!
Forum: Hunters 02/17/09, 2:07 PM
Replies: 774
Views: 789,371
Posted By Fierra
Relwin's sticky has disappeared, so I'll go over...

Relwin's sticky has disappeared, so I'll go over it again. Though, keep in mind, this has all been covered numerous times, so page back a bit to see the thought underneath the reasoning.

Because...
Forum: Hunters 02/17/09, 8:53 AM
Replies: 2,816
Views: 1,940,121
Posted By Fierra
Bolded would cause the macro not to work; you...

Bolded would cause the macro not to work; you cannot have multiple GCD abilities listed in a macro anymore. This would likely be your ideal macro:

/cast Readiness
/cast Rapid Fire
/cast Kill...
Forum: Hunters 02/17/09, 8:38 AM
Replies: 3,246
Views: 2,498,382
Posted By Fierra
I'm not sure where the quote is, but I can...

I'm not sure where the quote is, but I can explain it easily enough.

If your SrS drops off just before your ES is ready, then you should prioritize ES instead of SrS. You will miss 1-2 ticks of SrS,...
Forum: The Dung Heap 02/13/09, 8:37 AM
Replies: 30,100
Views: 1,880,154
Posted By Fierra
1) - Read both this thread and the gemming thread...

1) - Read both this thread and the gemming thread in the hunter forum; you should be able to find the answer fairly well!
2) - Use the Hunter DPS spreadsheet, also located on another thread within...
Forum: Hunters 02/12/09, 7:29 AM
Replies: 1,974
Views: 880,747
Posted By Fierra
No; it has a 45s ICD, which we've actually...

No; it has a 45s ICD, which we've actually discussed on here before.
Forum: Hunters 02/11/09, 8:09 AM
Replies: 3,246
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Posted By Fierra
MS has a .5s cast time, not 1s. If you can afford...

MS has a .5s cast time, not 1s. If you can afford to stand still MS if better; if you need to move, AS is better.
Forum: Hunters 02/11/09, 7:44 AM
Replies: 1,237
Views: 514,508
Posted By Fierra
I'm looking forward to both the improved Sniper...

I'm looking forward to both the improved Sniper Training and additional trap functionality for trap dancing; TD'ing is a great increase in dps for those that can execute it correctly, and it'd be...
Forum: Hunters 02/10/09, 7:51 PM
Replies: 1,974
Views: 880,747
Posted By Fierra
Yes, it's bugged. No, there hasn't been a mention...

Yes, it's bugged. No, there hasn't been a mention of fixing it- yet.
Forum: Hunters 02/10/09, 7:50 PM
Replies: 774
Views: 789,371
Posted By Fierra
However, if you still want to track what you're...

However, if you still want to track what you're shooting at for whatever reason, the add-on Track-o-Matique from Curse works.
Forum: Hunters 02/10/09, 12:48 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 234,352
Posted By Fierra
While this is technically true, also remember...

While this is technically true, also remember that hit rating transfers to your pet, and unless you have 8%+ hit rating, RNG can take you for a walk mid-boss fight, causing a string of misses,...
Forum: Hunters 02/10/09, 12:32 PM
Replies: 4,353
Views: 2,348,490
Posted By Fierra
If you're agility geared currently, that explains...

If you're agility geared currently, that explains a good deal of it; BM and MM benefit more from AP gems/enchants than Agility. As has been discussed a couple times now, if you are geared for one...
Forum: Hunters 02/06/09, 10:48 AM
Replies: 1,974
Views: 880,747
Posted By Fierra
Remember, the buff from FI can also come from a...

Remember, the buff from FI can also come from a Retadin; if you have one that is specced for that buff, you don't need a BM.
Forum: Hunters 02/05/09, 10:47 AM
Replies: 4,353
Views: 2,348,490
Posted By Fierra
That post does not say it is in the spreadsheet;...

That post does not say it is in the spreadsheet; it is merely quoting a WoW forum stating the new coefficient. His question is entirely valid, and I would like to know as well.
Forum: Hunters 02/05/09, 10:43 AM
Replies: 3,246
Views: 2,498,382
Posted By Fierra
Survival is a good utility spec; I leveled from...

Survival is a good utility spec; I leveled from 60-70 as old SV, and had no problems with LK leveling 70-80 as the new SV w/ES. It provides good burst dps for taking down mobs, though admittedly your...
Forum: Hunters 02/05/09, 7:23 AM
Replies: 1,974
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Posted By Fierra
In 3.0.8 Blizz fixed CotW from stacking with...

In 3.0.8 Blizz fixed CotW from stacking with itself; I wouldn't be surprised if this extended to stacking with buffs that provide an identical benefit.
Forum: Hunters 02/04/09, 8:41 AM
Replies: 555
Views: 586,055
Posted By Fierra
This definitely needs to be here; Thayer, the...

This definitely needs to be here; Thayer, the person who posted that Youtube video for PowerAuras, just posted his exact specs for using it. I'm quoting the post here for ease of finding.
Forum: Hunters 02/04/09, 8:26 AM
Replies: 3,246
Views: 2,498,382
Posted By Fierra
Delete please; Thayer got here before I did!

Delete please; Thayer got here before I did!
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