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Forum: Public Discussion 08/20/10, 7:10 PM

Replies: 2,712 The Beer Forum - It's really a thread but we're too drunk to notice. Views: 333,565 Posted By Chirality Yeah, that's pretty much what I was getting at,... Yeah, that's pretty much what I was getting at, but you're right that I phrased it poorly enough to just make myself look like very ignorant. I guess I was more hinting at a "a lot of Imperial IPAs...

Forum: Public Discussion 08/20/10, 2:48 PM

Replies: 2,712 The Beer Forum - It's really a thread but we're too drunk to notice. Views: 333,565 Posted By Chirality I picked up a six-pack of Bridgeport Hop Czar (to... I picked up a six-pack of Bridgeport Hop Czar (to compare against Imperial IPAs in my area like Maharaja) last night that really impressed me--it's rare to get an Imperial IPA that doesn't add a lot...

Forum: Public Discussion 08/19/10, 5:12 PM

Replies: 2,712 The Beer Forum - It's really a thread but we're too drunk to notice. Views: 333,565 Posted By Chirality Are you referring to Green Bullet IPA from the... Are you referring to Green Bullet IPA from the very-new Asher Brewing Company - Organic Brewery Colorado (http://www.asherbrewing.com/beer.html)? I've been meaning to try out their beers, but they're...

Forum: Public Discussion 07/22/10, 5:13 PM

Replies: 2,712 The Beer Forum - It's really a thread but we're too drunk to notice. Views: 333,565 Posted By Chirality I think that, in general, Boulder Beer is not... I think that, in general, Boulder Beer is not that great for beer enthusiasts. I kinda feel like their beer is geared towards a bit more mass-market. Between Buff Gold and Hazed & Infused, it's...

Forum: Public Discussion 07/14/10, 5:14 PM

Replies: 2,712 The Beer Forum - It's really a thread but we're too drunk to notice. Views: 333,565 Posted By Chirality A number of the microbrews seem to be doing the... A number of the microbrews seem to be doing the can-only distribution, now. One particularly amazing example is Upslope Brewery in Boulder, Colorado, which has an absolutely brilliant IPA. The...

Forum: Public Discussion 07/06/10, 7:43 PM

Replies: 351 RealID soon to apply to all forum posts, other upcoming official forum improvements Views: 58,772 Posted By Chirality Honestly, the trolling on the official forums is... Honestly, the trolling on the official forums is really not that bad, anyways. To borrow a recent phrase from US political 'discourse': it's like using a nuclear weapon to kill an ant. This...

Forum: Public Discussion 05/13/10, 6:46 PM

Replies: 2,712 The Beer Forum - It's really a thread but we're too drunk to notice. Views: 333,565 Posted By Chirality I've been to that Oskar Blues many times, and I... I've been to that Oskar Blues many times, and I completely agree with your assessment of the Pond Scum. It's good for a Pale Ale, in that it's not too "floral", but it's not a great ESB. Avery...

Forum: Player vs. Player 03/18/10, 3:59 PM

Replies: 20 [Priest] The PVP Thread Views: 33,608 Posted By Chirality Pretty much this: if you are fighting a team... Pretty much this: if you are fighting a team with an enemy mage and you do not have the mage set to focus, you are asking to get polymorphed. Of course, the corallary is that you need a macro...

Forum: The Dung Heap 01/14/10, 1:03 PM

Replies: 30,103 Thread of Ultimate Stupidity Views: 1,885,570 Posted By Chirality At the very least, SW: D is reliable. MF2 is... At the very least, SW: D is reliable. MF2 is not.

Forum: Priests 01/13/10, 8:06 PM

Replies: 253 Shadowpriest Theorycraft 3.3 Edition - I get by with a little help from my friends Views: 810,909 Posted By Chirality I'm curious about what the "standard" is for... I'm curious about what the "standard" is for breaking Mind Flay to re-cast a DoT. For example: Imagine the following situation at 30% Haste. -Mind Flay channel duration: 2.31 seconds. One tick...

Forum: Public Discussion 01/05/10, 3:07 PM

Replies: 77 The first "Have Fun Making Fun" thread of 2010 Views: 18,208 Posted By Chirality On a related note: this recent banhammer post... On a related note: this recent banhammer post via the Beer Forum made me extremely happy: Corona! Banned! (http://elitistjerks.com/f34/t86799-infraction_tumeki_banhammer/). Excellent work.

Forum: User Interface and AddOns 12/02/09, 8:27 PM

Replies: 724 Hardware Interface -- Keyboards and Mice Views: 360,915 Posted By Chirality My bigger problem is RSI on my right hand (with... My bigger problem is RSI on my right hand (with the mouse). The whole alt/ctrl/shift doesn't cause me any pain, it's just a bit awkward and, as you indicated, makes it difficult to hit certain...

Forum: User Interface and AddOns 11/30/09, 8:09 PM

Replies: 724 Hardware Interface -- Keyboards and Mice Views: 360,915 Posted By Chirality Two things I'm curious about: 1) I feel as... Two things I'm curious about: 1) I feel as though I'm getting some kind of RSI injury on my right wrist from sitting at a computer 8 hours a day programming, and then coming home and playing WoW...

Forum: Priests 11/12/09, 4:47 PM

Replies: 303 PvP Disc Spec Discussion Views: 269,306 Posted By Chirality I would say: 1050 or so Resil, then start... I would say: 1050 or so Resil, then start stacking spellpower. Battlemaster's is amazing, well worth it. (I also use Living Ice Crystals, and save myself or my teammates via that small heal every...

Forum: Priests 11/11/09, 3:38 PM

Replies: 303 PvP Disc Spec Discussion Views: 269,306 Posted By Chirality The following might sound like an arrogant... The following might sound like an arrogant ramble, but it's about the best advice I can think of for the current Arena scene: honestly, this isn't TBC. Wrath's playstyle right now (especially in...

Forum: Priests 09/28/09, 7:42 PM

Replies: 303 PvP Disc Spec Discussion Views: 269,306 Posted By Chirality Thing is...most people would be very wise to go... Thing is...most people would be very wise to go with the +Hit Cloak, Ring and Neck to get to 6% hit.

Forum: Priests 09/26/09, 6:03 PM

Replies: 303 PvP Disc Spec Discussion Views: 269,306 Posted By Chirality Basically gem all Resil until you get to about... Basically gem all Resil until you get to about 1000, then you can start putting on spellpower.

Forum: Public Discussion 08/31/09, 3:39 PM

Replies: 326 Blizzcon 2009 Views: 84,886 Posted By Chirality Ghostcrawler's quote (via blue.mmo-champion.com... Ghostcrawler's quote (via blue.mmo-champion.com (http://blue.mmo-champion.com/28/19377974606-reforging-may-be-extremely-confusing.html)) seemed to me to strongly indicate that multiple-reforging...

Forum: Player vs. Player 08/21/09, 6:12 PM

Replies: 946 Surviving as a Priest Views: 339,780 Posted By Chirality /cast [modifier:alt,target=player][help] Power... /cast [modifier:alt,target=player][help] Power Word: Shield; Mana Burn Personally I condense everything into macros like this to save space. For example: #showtooltip /cast...

Forum: Priests 08/11/09, 4:19 PM

Replies: 303 PvP Disc Spec Discussion Views: 269,306 Posted By Chirality It's funny that we got mp5 on our gear in BC when... It's funny that we got mp5 on our gear in BC when we reallly wanted spirit, and now that mp5 is better we get spirit. So sad. The problem is that a crit-build, though possible, would leave priests...

Forum: Priests 08/10/09, 3:30 PM

Replies: 303 PvP Disc Spec Discussion Views: 269,306 Posted By Chirality Well....that certainly changes my analysis. My... Well....that certainly changes my analysis. My mistake. So yes, I suppose that neo-Inspiration is a larger buff than I had thought, though I still doubt it's a "must-have" talent by any means. For...

Forum: Priests 08/07/09, 5:42 PM

Replies: 303 PvP Disc Spec Discussion Views: 269,306 Posted By Chirality I was comparing the old inspiration to the new... I was comparing the old inspiration to the new inspiration, with the conclusion that it's not nearly the change some people (for example: you) think. My point was that the only time the new...

Forum: Priests 08/07/09, 3:33 PM

Replies: 303 PvP Disc Spec Discussion Views: 269,306 Posted By Chirality Well, you should already be spell-pen capped at... Well, you should already be spell-pen capped at 130, anyways. Resisted (or missed) fears lose games. The problem with Mind Flay is basically that it's a terrible spell for a Disc Priest. It...

Forum: Priests 08/06/09, 8:01 PM

Replies: 303 PvP Disc Spec Discussion Views: 269,306 Posted By Chirality EDIT: The following analysis is incorrect. ... EDIT: The following analysis is incorrect. Inner Fire's armor should have been added after inspiration, not before Using the formula: DR% = Armor / (Armor + (467.5 * AttackerLevel - 22167.5)) =...

Forum: Priests 08/06/09, 6:25 PM

Replies: 303 PvP Disc Spec Discussion Views: 269,306 Posted By Chirality With Inner Fire glyphed and talented, my priest... With Inner Fire glyphed and talented, my priest has about 7700 armor. The old inspiration (+25% armor) was worth about 8% mitigation. I'm not convinced that the new inspiration is worth it at...

Forum: Public Discussion 07/22/09, 3:42 PM

Replies: 2,712 The Beer Forum - It's really a thread but we're too drunk to notice. Views: 333,565 Posted By Chirality I thought it was much, much worse than regular... I thought it was much, much worse than regular Budweiser. It reminded me of someone dumping a can of apple sauce into a keg of beer and stirring.

Forum: Warriors 07/16/09, 4:21 PM

Replies: 2,213 In-Depth Arms DPS Discussion Views: 1,671,835 Posted By Chirality This might have been true back in TBC, if you... This might have been true back in TBC, if you were comparing Boss+CurseOfRecklessness to Boss+CurseOfRecklessness+ImprovedDemoShout(5/5) or just Boss+ImprovedDemoShout(1/5), but that was almost...

Forum: Public Discussion 07/14/09, 3:48 PM

Replies: 2,712 The Beer Forum - It's really a thread but we're too drunk to notice. Views: 333,565 Posted By Chirality Gluten, perhaps? I've seen some Gluten-free beers... Gluten, perhaps? I've seen some Gluten-free beers here at one of the big breweries in Boulder, Colorado, but I can't remember which.

Forum: Priests 07/14/09, 4:11 AM

Replies: 303 PvP Disc Spec Discussion Views: 269,306 Posted By Chirality Eh, I'm not sure I agree on it being overkill. ... Eh, I'm not sure I agree on it being overkill. It depends on the bracket. In 2v2 with a Rogue, 900ish is fine. In 3v3, even as RMP? 1010 might even be too low given how fast damage can come from...

Forum: Priests 06/30/09, 4:12 AM

Replies: 303 PvP Disc Spec Discussion Views: 269,306 Posted By Chirality If you have no spirit, than enlightenment gives... If you have no spirit, than enlightenment gives you 6% of nothing. What's the point? Most people that take enlightenment take it more for Spell Haste than Spirit. Better off maxing Grace (it...

Forum: Priests 06/29/09, 4:55 PM

Replies: 303 PvP Disc Spec Discussion Views: 269,306 Posted By Chirality Focused Will. Get it. There is literally only... Focused Will. Get it. There is literally only one talent in the entire discipline tree that is better than Focused Will in PvP: Penance. Edit: The spec you linked and the spec you have on your...

Forum: Player vs. Player 06/28/09, 1:19 AM

Replies: 27 Diminishing return information wanted Views: 14,617 Posted By Chirality Testing it right now: Mind Control does not DR... Testing it right now: Mind Control does not DR Psychic Scream. I'll try to see if Mind Control DRs with Wyvern/Sleep/etc. Edit: Mind Control doesn't seem to go on Diminishing Returns after...

Forum: Priests 06/26/09, 5:48 PM

Replies: 303 PvP Disc Spec Discussion Views: 269,306 Posted By Chirality I was running recount for all of my 2v2 games... I was running recount for all of my 2v2 games last night. Reflective Shield accounted for a large amount of damage (40-50% of my overall damage) averaged across a lot of games (playing as...

Forum: Priests 06/25/09, 7:16 PM

Replies: 303 PvP Disc Spec Discussion Views: 269,306 Posted By Chirality I never found the Penance/VieledShadows spec to... I never found the Penance/VieledShadows spec to be worth it. You're probably better off just going 60/11 and getting Absolution and Mental Agility at first--though once you have the mana for it I...

Forum: Player vs. Player 06/25/09, 7:02 PM

Replies: 27 Diminishing return information wanted Views: 14,617 Posted By Chirality As does the mage talent Shattered Barrier. I'm... As does the mage talent Shattered Barrier. I'm fairly certain that either these two effects are not on the same DR as other controlled roots, though. Well, I should say "very certain" that...

Forum: Public Discussion 06/16/09, 6:39 PM

Replies: 10,771 World of Warcraft - Lore & Storyline discussion [SPOILERS] Views: 2,450,717 Posted By Chirality Honestly, at this point, I wouldn't be surprised... Honestly, at this point, I wouldn't be surprised to see some sort of revamp of the talent system. You can't just keep adding 10 talents to every tree every time an expansion comes out without...

Forum: Priests 06/08/09, 8:07 PM

Replies: 303 PvP Disc Spec Discussion Views: 269,306 Posted By Chirality I'm fairly certain that the +miss chance from... I'm fairly certain that the +miss chance from talents cannot be countered. This applies to: Divine Purpose (ret paladins, 4% spell), Balance of Power (balance druids, 4% spell), Heightened Senses...

Forum: Public Discussion 06/02/09, 4:45 PM

Replies: 2,712 The Beer Forum - It's really a thread but we're too drunk to notice. Views: 333,565 Posted By Chirality Never gone myself, but many of my close friends... Never gone myself, but many of my close friends have--and to extremely positive reviews. One of the lessons, though, is apparently to "get there early".

Forum: Player vs. Player 06/01/09, 9:20 PM

Replies: 946 Surviving as a Priest Views: 339,780 Posted By Chirality Spirit. Almost every loss I have in 2v2 is due... Spirit. Almost every loss I have in 2v2 is due to getting wtfraped by a chain of stun/silences or (far more likely) going out of mana. Most losses in threes is due to getting chain CC'd or going...

Forum: Player vs. Player 05/15/09, 3:35 PM

Replies: 946 Surviving as a Priest Views: 339,780 Posted By Chirality To add to that: dispel hots on the warrior... To add to that: dispel hots on the warrior BEFORE you start to burst him. Once the warrior is without HoTs on him, stun and burst (help your rogue with damage!) and try to blind or fear the druid...

Forum: Public Discussion 05/13/09, 2:39 PM

Replies: 10,771 World of Warcraft - Lore & Storyline discussion [SPOILERS] Views: 2,450,717 Posted By Chirality I have to agree, there. The Old Gods of... I have to agree, there. The Old Gods of Warcraft are more like the C'tan ("gods" of the Necrons in 40k), including sharing the name. ...

Forum: Priests 05/08/09, 7:57 PM

Replies: 303 PvP Disc Spec Discussion Views: 269,306 Posted By Chirality The main difference between our specs: I don't... The main difference between our specs: I don't take the 3 points in Mental Agility or 2 points in Absolution. Instead, I got 2/2 Martyrdom, 2/2 Renewed Hope (you have 1/2), and 2/3 Divine Aegis. ...

Forum: Priests 05/07/09, 3:58 PM

Replies: 303 PvP Disc Spec Discussion Views: 269,306 Posted By Chirality Martyrdom, I've found, is one of those "you only... Martyrdom, I've found, is one of those "you only miss it when it's gone" talents. It's a critical talent for being able to do things like casting Mass Dispel or Mana Burn (things Holy Concentration...

Forum: Priests 05/04/09, 3:35 PM

Replies: 303 PvP Disc Spec Discussion Views: 269,306 Posted By Chirality That's exactly what I do. Even more important... That's exactly what I do. Even more important depending on your team comp: running Priest/Mage, it's amazing to have Glyphed Smite and Searing Light.

Forum: Priests 05/03/09, 2:27 AM

Replies: 303 PvP Disc Spec Discussion Views: 269,306 Posted By Chirality Yeah, I gave up on Vieled Shadows after a day. ... Yeah, I gave up on Vieled Shadows after a day. It's a toothless spec with a small amount more utility (due to cooldown on fear). Glyph of Smite / Searing Light, however, is quite powerful.

Forum: Priests 05/01/09, 3:45 PM

Replies: 303 PvP Disc Spec Discussion Views: 269,306 Posted By Chirality The Vieled Shadows/Penance build didn't work out... The Vieled Shadows/Penance build didn't work out as well as I had hoped, anyways...mostly because (prior to recent nerfs) Priests were Mana Efficient enough that you didn't need the Vieled Shadows. ...

Forum: Public Discussion 04/29/09, 3:55 PM

Replies: 10,771 World of Warcraft - Lore & Storyline discussion [SPOILERS] Views: 2,450,717 Posted By Chirality To be fair--that doesn't exactly preclude Arthas... To be fair--that doesn't exactly preclude Arthas / Frostmourne from being corrupted by Yogg-Saron. Though, to be honest, I kind of fear that we're reaching for a connection when there isn't one...

Forum: Priests 04/29/09, 2:41 PM

Replies: 303 PvP Disc Spec Discussion Views: 269,306 Posted By Chirality Completely agree with this. In Mooncloth/spirit... Completely agree with this. In Mooncloth/spirit PvP gear my crit chance is something like 10%. Maybe I take a few points in Holy Specialization (I'm 4/5 atm), throw in Renewed Hope...and I'm STILL...

Forum: Public Discussion 04/23/09, 3:40 PM

Replies: 10,771 World of Warcraft - Lore & Storyline discussion [SPOILERS] Views: 2,450,717 Posted By Chirality Thanks for the summary....though I'm kinda sad... Thanks for the summary....though I'm kinda sad about a number of the retconn/spoilers you mentioned (Forgotten Ones, indeed). One of the things that I continually find odd about the Old Gods vs....

Forum: Priests 04/22/09, 2:46 PM

Replies: 303 PvP Disc Spec Discussion Views: 269,306 Posted By Chirality I actually agree with most of what you said. ... I actually agree with most of what you said. Martyrdom can be a very useful talent--but it has the problem of being one of those talents that's "weak when you have it, strong when you don't". ...

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