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Forum: The Dung Heap 03/06/11, 7:03 PM
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Posted By Tryss
When I loaded your character in MR and hit...

When I loaded your character in MR and hit optimize, it increased you Expertise from 5.74% to 6.43%. The Expertise cap is 6.50%. In fact, it shows on your Armory that you yourself reforged away from...
Forum: Rogues 02/28/11, 10:27 AM
Replies: 1,110
Views: 3,383,638
Posted By Tryss
I'd suggest reading this post on their forums for...

I'd suggest reading this post on their forums for why spell hit appears low (it is not): Hit Rating, Expertise, and Stat Weights (http://forums.askmrrobot.com/index.php?topic=772.0) Long story short,...
Forum: The Dung Heap 02/24/11, 6:19 PM
Replies: 30,104
Views: 1,886,377
Posted By Tryss
I'm pretty sure they changed Demo Shout so it...

I'm pretty sure they changed Demo Shout so it does not break Stealth a while back.
Forum: Rogues 02/18/11, 1:16 PM
Replies: 1,110
Views: 3,383,638
Posted By Tryss
Ah, see my edit. I did look at SC before posting,...

Ah, see my edit. I did look at SC before posting, but I was using the EP values in that popup on the first page, which does not list weapon speed EP. After your post I found the page you are...
Forum: Rogues 02/18/11, 10:20 AM
Replies: 1,110
Views: 3,383,638
Posted By Tryss
I have a question about weapon speed in the MH....

I have a question about weapon speed in the MH. For Rogues, this really only applies to one weapon: Cruel Barb - Item - World of Warcraft (http://www.wowhead.com/item=65164) which is 2.7 speed....
Forum: Rogues 02/16/11, 9:29 AM
Replies: 1,110
Views: 3,383,638
Posted By Tryss
Not that there's any real reason to doubt this,...

Not that there's any real reason to doubt this, but I just checked it out. I used a 1 pt Expose Armor with RvS Strike up ... EA was put on with a duration of 13 (probably actually 13.5) seconds and...
Forum: Rogues 02/08/11, 12:15 PM
Replies: 1,110
Views: 3,383,638
Posted By Tryss
Actually, the Springs also had their cooldown...

Actually, the Springs also had their cooldown reduced to 10 seconds, for average of 80 Agility (same as most other profession bonuses). FYI.
Forum: Rogues 01/21/11, 10:15 PM
Replies: 1,110
Views: 3,383,638
Posted By Tryss
It is my understanding that the EP values of MH...

It is my understanding that the EP values of MH and OH DPS already take SnD and Haste into consideration.
Forum: Rogues 01/21/11, 12:43 PM
Replies: 1,110
Views: 3,383,638
Posted By Tryss
Using the EP values of MH and OH DPS (4.45 and...

Using the EP values of MH and OH DPS (4.45 and 2.16, respectively), we should be able to easily figure out the proc's value versus other trinkets.

Assuming a 2.6 MH and 1.4 OH, 680 weapon damage is...
Forum: Rogues 11/04/10, 3:26 PM
Replies: 1,422
Views: 606,318
Posted By Tryss
The requirements actually seem worse: Relentless...

The requirements actually seem worse: Relentless Earthsiege Diamond - Item - World of Warcraft (http://cata.wowhead.com/item=41398) (Requires more blue than red, requires 1 yellow) Not that much...
Forum: Rogues 10/24/10, 12:39 AM
Replies: 1,422
Views: 606,318
Posted By Tryss
It would be pretty easy to make Combat Potency...

It would be pretty easy to make Combat Potency jive with Main Gauche. Either switch CP to a PPM mechanic, or have it return more energy based on the speed of the offhand, similar to Shiv's energy...
Forum: Rogues 10/22/10, 11:15 AM
Replies: 607
Views: 1,299,765
Posted By Tryss
At what point were you using the SnD/AR? During...

At what point were you using the SnD/AR? During Moderate Insight? Also, I was thinking it would be a little better to use Killing Spree during AR because of the attack speed increase, except you...
Forum: The Dung Heap 10/21/10, 1:53 PM
Replies: 30,104
Views: 1,886,377
Posted By Tryss
Cool, makes sense. Thanks for the insight. I...

Cool, makes sense. Thanks for the insight. I raided seriously in vanilla and TBC, but dropped off in Wrath. I think I'll start raiding again in Cata and want to train the right habits now.

You'd...
Forum: Rogues 10/21/10, 1:04 PM
Replies: 607
Views: 1,299,765
Posted By Tryss
I'm gonna have to double check on Deep Insight...

I'm gonna have to double check on Deep Insight when I get home. I could have sworn Shallow and Moderate progressed after 4 SS/RvS attacks, but Deep Insight stayed the full 15 seconds before dropping...
Forum: Rogues 10/21/10, 12:41 PM
Replies: 607
Views: 1,299,765
Posted By Tryss
Hmm, but Deep Insight lasts 15 seconds and so...

Hmm, but Deep Insight lasts 15 seconds and so does AR. So hitting AR right when Deep Insight starts should give you the best bang for your buck. Unless you have the glyph, then you'd probably want to...
Forum: Rogues 10/21/10, 10:45 AM
Replies: 607
Views: 1,299,765
Posted By Tryss
Any insight on how to juggle cooldowns with...

Any insight on how to juggle cooldowns with Bandit's Guile? The first time I use Adrenaline Rush/Killing Spree is when Deep Insight is up, but after that is it better to use them right as the...
Forum: Rogues 10/06/10, 7:29 PM
Replies: 1,422
Views: 606,318
Posted By Tryss
That could ruin a Sub build where you spam hemo,...

That could ruin a Sub build where you spam hemo, then. I kind of expected it to do something like Deep Wounds.
Forum: Rogues 10/06/10, 5:54 PM
Replies: 1,422
Views: 606,318
Posted By Tryss
That could just be an issue of tweaking...

That could just be an issue of tweaking Hemo/Ambush damage for the non-daggers, though.

Btw, how does the Hemo glyph work if you are spamming it? Does it just reset the timer on the bleed debuff or...
Forum: Rogues 09/25/10, 1:19 AM
Replies: 1,422
Views: 606,318
Posted By Tryss
It's not really a trick question, Aldriana. Most...

It's not really a trick question, Aldriana. Most Rogues here probably would take Quickening (I would). Is a boot enchant inferior to the talent? Of course it is. The healing appeals to me more than...
Forum: Rogues 09/24/10, 10:22 PM
Replies: 1,422
Views: 606,318
Posted By Tryss
I think this is correct. However, with the combo...

I think this is correct. However, with the combo point generation from Honor Among Thieves the value of Initiative and Premeditation probably drop enough that you could discard them. It's probably a...
Forum: Rogues 07/31/10, 1:26 PM
Replies: 1,422
Views: 606,318
Posted By Tryss
I know there has been some mention of...

I know there has been some mention of Assassination and its one point of filler, but has anybody discussed the mess that is Subtlety? I apologize if I am repeating someone; I haven't seen anything...
Forum: Public Discussion 06/09/10, 4:59 PM
Replies: 2,712
Views: 333,594
Posted By Tryss
Which restaurant? Maybe I'll try and check it out...

Which restaurant? Maybe I'll try and check it out sometime soon.
Forum: Public Discussion 03/19/10, 10:30 AM
Replies: 2,712
Views: 333,594
Posted By Tryss
Yuengling is my go-to cheap beer, thanks to my...

Yuengling is my go-to cheap beer, thanks to my Penn State education. I was really happy when I moved to the DC area from Cleveland a few years ago and they had it; for some reason it's not sold in...
Forum: Rogues 02/26/10, 9:36 AM
Replies: 1,402
Views: 903,526
Posted By Tryss
IIRC, a missed SS costs 7 energy, which would put...

IIRC, a missed SS costs 7 energy, which would put it at 17.5% of the energy cost. It's possible, though, that it cost 8 energy and it just ticks so fast that I couldn't tell. Does a missed 60-energy...
Forum: Rogues 01/07/09, 12:13 PM
Replies: 1,647
Views: 5,170,381
Posted By Tryss
In the latest PTR build the Hyperspeed...

In the latest PTR build the Hyperspeed Accelerators (http://www.wowhead.com/?spell=54999) have been buffed to 340 haste rating for 10 seconds on a one minute cooldown (on Live it lasts eight seconds...
Forum: Rogues 12/22/08, 10:37 AM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,797
Posted By Tryss
edit: nvm

edit: nvm
Forum: Rogues 12/12/08, 2:28 PM
Replies: 1,647
Views: 5,170,381
Posted By Tryss
My guess is they want it to be the DPS enchant,...

My guess is they want it to be the DPS enchant, not the DPS and tank enchant like Mongoose turned into.
Forum: Rogues 11/24/08, 10:57 AM
Replies: 1,647
Views: 5,170,381
Posted By Tryss
Nobody ever mentions Hyperspeed Accelerators...

Nobody ever mentions Hyperspeed Accelerators (http://www.wowhead.com/?spell=54999) from Engineering, which gives 340 Haste rating for 8 seconds every 2 minutes. That's an average of 22 2/3 haste...
Forum: Rogues 10/18/08, 1:51 AM
Replies: 1,931
Views: 1,580,778
Posted By Tryss
Engineering is not an option in the profession...

Engineering is not an option in the profession list (BC 0.4.1). I recognize it is not the best choice, but it still is a choice and it does offer that on use haste glove device in WotLK.
Forum: Rogues 09/25/08, 10:36 AM
Replies: 4,255
Views: 1,493,132
Posted By Tryss
As kargathia mentioned, melee typically take...

As kargathia mentioned, melee typically take Tailoring to feed Enchanting ... it doesn't take a gathering profession to make greens/blues to DE. Also, they may want bags or to sell specialty cloth. ...
Forum: Rogues 08/25/08, 10:46 PM
Replies: 4,255
Views: 1,493,132
Posted By Tryss
If that 3.0 patch truly does come out in a few...

If that 3.0 patch truly does come out in a few weeks, it's probably more to combat the Sept 18 release of Warhammer than to herald the imminent coming of WotLK.
Forum: Rogues 08/25/08, 2:29 PM
Replies: 4,255
Views: 1,493,132
Posted By Tryss
There's also those seaforium charges Engineers...

There's also those seaforium charges Engineers can make and the skeleton keys Blacksmithing can make ... I'm aware they didn't make any new skeleton keys in TBC, but pre-BC the max-level key...
Forum: Rogues 08/07/08, 5:57 PM
Replies: 4,255
Views: 1,493,132
Posted By Tryss
I have a question about the language in Honor...

I have a question about the language in Honor Among Thieves. It states that it can proc off the critical strikes of people in your "group." However, Turn the Tables (for example) refers to the...
Forum: Class Mechanics 05/05/08, 10:07 PM
Replies: 3,126
Views: 1,647,725
Posted By Tryss
28% - 5% from Precision, 3% from IFF, 20% from...

28% - 5% from Precision, 3% from IFF, 20% from gear. 15.77 hit rating per 1%.

Do the math.
Forum: Rogues 04/11/08, 2:21 PM
Replies: 1,453
Views: 467,517
Posted By Tryss
One thing I have noticed is there is no option on...

One thing I have noticed is there is no option on the buffs page to receive the Inspiring Presence (+1% spell hit) aura - for poisons, I think - from Draenei Shaman and the Heroic Presence (+1%...
Forum: Class Mechanics 11/30/07, 3:03 PM
Replies: 1,595
Views: 481,151
Posted By Tryss
There's some weird formatting going on in...

There's some weird formatting going on in OpenOffice, I dunno if it's been the same for Excel. Most gem sockets stay greyed out even when gear is chosen that has a socket. A few switch to the green...
Forum: Class Mechanics 11/02/07, 3:00 PM
Replies: 1,595
Views: 481,151
Posted By Tryss
Thank you for doing so.

Thank you for doing so.
Forum: Class Mechanics 11/02/07, 2:51 PM
Replies: 3,126
Views: 1,647,725
Posted By Tryss
I noticed something interesting today while...

I noticed something interesting today while leveling my unarmed skill in Blasted Lands against the invincible mob. All my strikes always hit for 139 or 140, but my critical strikes hit for 285 or...
Forum: Class Mechanics 11/01/07, 4:18 AM
Replies: 1,595
Views: 481,151
Posted By Tryss
I noticed in the latest version it mentioned you...

I noticed in the latest version it mentioned you changed the Tsunami Talisman proc. What exactly did you do? I noticed it does not list any AP gain from the trinket at all, just the hit and crit. ...
Forum: Class Mechanics 10/13/07, 3:42 PM
Replies: 3,126
Views: 1,647,725
Posted By Tryss
Don't forget 28121 is a good pre-raid trinket, as...

Don't forget 28121 is a good pre-raid trinket, as well.
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 10/10/07, 2:21 PM
Replies: 5,688
Views: 1,067,292
Posted By Tryss
As near as I can tell, CT_MailMod just does...

As near as I can tell, CT_MailMod just does mailboxes. The one I had did both Mailboxes and the Bank.
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 10/05/07, 1:03 AM
Replies: 5,688
Views: 1,067,292
Posted By Tryss
I once had a mod that would block trades when I...

I once had a mod that would block trades when I was at the mailbox or bank, and unblock them at all other times. I must have somehow deleted it by accident. Anyone know what it is?

Also, I could...
Forum: Class Mechanics 08/29/07, 2:32 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 26,184
Posted By Tryss
Weird. That wasn't the first time I had seen...

Weird. That wasn't the first time I had seen what I thought was poison proccing the trinket, and it made sense to me since the yellow Sword Spec attacks were. Chalk it up to lag I guess.

Oh...
Forum: Class Mechanics 08/29/07, 3:00 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 26,184
Posted By Tryss
The only reason we care about DPS is because the...

The only reason we care about DPS is because the higher our DPS, the less time it takes to kill our target. Yeah, targets with naturally low armor will die faster than targets with naturally high...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 08/14/07, 10:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,298
Posted By Tryss
I still use DiscordArt ... probably a fan update...

I still use DiscordArt ... probably a fan update version. Is there another alternative out there? An Ace one, perhaps?
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/18/07, 4:30 PM
Replies: 1,639
Views: 447,326
Posted By Tryss
You are right. But in the 11/28/22...

You are right. But in the 11/28/22 (http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=w0eboZGcV0bVzxMZxoeobhoo) build, most of those are not taken. It's really a personal choice ... you could go full Combat and have...
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/14/07, 4:07 AM
Replies: 1,639
Views: 447,326
Posted By Tryss
edit: nevermind

edit: nevermind
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/13/07, 11:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,492
Posted By Tryss
I just had a kick parried by a Fel Spark a few...

I just had a kick parried by a Fel Spark a few hours ago. Cast still got off and killed me. No SS, though ... had I known this topic existed I would have taken one. Actually I didn't even know...
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/13/07, 7:39 AM
Replies: 2,735
Views: 611,548
Posted By Tryss
Well, the way I see it, when you get to the hit...

Well, the way I see it, when you get to the hit cap, the only way you won't land an attack is if it gets dodged.

Weapon skill can help mitigate that. That doesn't mean use Latro's in BT or anything...
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/13/07, 2:58 AM
Replies: 2,735
Views: 611,548
Posted By Tryss
I was under the impression that it simply meant...

I was under the impression that it simply meant it cannot proc off itself.
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