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Forum: Player vs. Player 01/06/08, 3:44 PM
Replies: 561
Views: 110,661
Posted By Artaxz
Mutilate? Really? Maybe I am just prejudiced...

Mutilate? Really? Maybe I am just prejudiced against daggers, but how exactly does Mutilate provide better control over maces? Now if Blizzard does end up nurfing mace spec, I might consider...
Forum: Player vs. Player 01/04/08, 2:03 PM
Replies: 561
Views: 110,661
Posted By Artaxz
If you were talking to me, it will probably...

If you were talking to me, it will probably remain the same; even if he can't prep AR, prep still gives him more survivability and that is what he needs. We use the rogue to lock down the CC on the...
Forum: Player vs. Player 01/04/08, 10:21 AM
Replies: 561
Views: 110,661
Posted By Artaxz
I am seeking some input on tactics. Our current...

I am seeking some input on tactics.

Our current setup (after our UA lock went emo we switched to a hunter):

Ele Shaman
Mace/AR Rogue
Mark Hunter
Disc Priest
Resto Druid
Forum: Player vs. Player 12/19/07, 3:44 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 125,936
Posted By Artaxz
Does elemental shields (6% crit reduction) take...

Does elemental shields (6% crit reduction) take us beyond the 12.5% cap? If it does, is it worth it?

What does the community feel about Eye of the Storm? I feel with all the resilience and...
Forum: Paladins 10/23/07, 4:39 PM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,131,066
Posted By Artaxz
Do we have any accepted set value for each stat...

Do we have any accepted set value for each stat point? I am particularly trying to assign weight to -ac and haste. I am not very good with Excel or I would just pull the formulas out of the...
Forum: Paladins 10/17/07, 5:05 PM
Replies: 7,310
Views: 2,131,066
Posted By Artaxz
Do we have any idea what value to place for each...

Do we have any idea what value to place for each state for purposes of itemization? For instance, the enhancement shaman thread gives fairly well tested values (2.0 str, 1.0 Ap, 1.61 crit, 1.17 hit...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/02/07, 2:37 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 438,782
Posted By Artaxz
This thread has really turned into complete and...

This thread has really turned into complete and utter nonsense with pages and pages worth of mindless speculation. Can we all just wait for the 2.3 patch to hit test servers? We all agree...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/03/07, 12:23 PM
Replies: 1,680
Views: 522,602
Posted By Artaxz
OMG WHOSE IMP IS ON AGGRESSIVE??!!??

OMG WHOSE IMP IS ON AGGRESSIVE??!!??
Forum: Public Discussion 07/25/07, 11:24 AM
Replies: 1,690
Views: 384,984
Posted By Artaxz
How many tanks and healers do you bring to...

How many tanks and healers do you bring to achieve that dps output (weapons dead, 2 advisors dead, 1 at 20%, 1 at 60%)?
Forum: Public Discussion 07/24/07, 11:36 AM
Replies: 1,690
Views: 384,984
Posted By Artaxz
We have put about 12 hours into Kael attempts. I...

We have put about 12 hours into Kael attempts. I feel that our strategy is solid, but we are missing that little extra dps to make phase 4 viable. We only run 2 rogues, 1 enh shaman, 1 hunter; it...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/18/07, 4:43 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 29,861
Posted By Artaxz
OT: how does Quartz display a JoW timer on a...

OT: how does Quartz display a JoW timer on a focus target?
Forum: Public Discussion 07/15/07, 11:54 AM
Replies: 235
Views: 29,861
Posted By Artaxz
I find judgments to be impractical at best. Why...

I find judgments to be impractical at best. Why would you have two of your seven healers waste more than 10% of any given fight judging (global cooldown x3 + movement time/60s)? The WWS of Wisdom...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/02/07, 5:49 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 438,782
Posted By Artaxz
I am still concerned about the lack of incentive...

I am still concerned about the lack of incentive for a Ret paladin to actually and consistently do damage in a raid. It seems to me that a flash of light spamming ret paladin with 41 points in Ret...
Forum: Public Discussion 06/21/07, 6:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 13,524
Posted By Artaxz
One of our priests reported that the trinket...

One of our priests reported that the trinket would not break out of leotheras' mind control. He is Canadian though, so you may wish to confirm.
Forum: Public Discussion 06/19/07, 4:58 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 66,295
Posted By Artaxz
It's impossible to answer this question...

It's impossible to answer this question fairly...only you can evaluate the talent and gear quality of your guild, specifically the gear on your tanks. You won't get anywhere without two geared main...
Forum: Player vs. Player 06/18/07, 2:42 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,593
Posted By Artaxz
As a paladin, the new gladiator gear is decidedly...

As a paladin, the new gladiator gear is decidedly lackluster. One thing I really don't need is more resilience or stamina...I only really value raw healing stats.

I will either buy helm/chest...
Forum: Player vs. Player 06/17/07, 5:52 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 22,196
Posted By Artaxz
Take it to your Battlegroup forums. In reply to...

Take it to your Battlegroup forums.

In reply to the actual question, there is no quick answer, as there are far too many variables involved including group makeup and battlegroup trends. Suffice it...
Forum: Public Discussion 06/16/07, 2:08 AM
Replies: 2,712
Views: 333,430
Posted By Artaxz
I picked up a couple of Great Divide Titan IPAs...

I picked up a couple of Great Divide Titan IPAs tonight. Usually I shy away from these types of beers (not a huge fan of grapefruit), but this was one I would recommend you try.

Pours amber gold...
Forum: Public Discussion 06/16/07, 1:49 AM
Replies: 497
Views: 116,400
Posted By Artaxz
We will be attempting this fellow on Monday. In...

We will be attempting this fellow on Monday. In perusing this thread, and given our current group makeup, I am going to use two warriors to tank. From what I have gleaned, Warrior One is able to...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 01/22/07, 2:09 PM
Replies: 1,267
Views: 147,960
Posted By Artaxz
Looking for a mod that will allow me to mouse...

Looking for a mod that will allow me to mouse over grid and heal/cleanse without actually selecting the player. This seemed to work a few weeks ago, but now seems broken for some reason (maybe...
Forum: Public Discussion 01/18/07, 10:55 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 30,318
Posted By Artaxz
Muglawl has been nigh unplayable from 8-11 EST. ...

Muglawl has been nigh unplayable from 8-11 EST. Before and after primetime, lag has been non-existent, so I may adjust my sleep schedule to sleep during that time. That may be taking things too far...
Forum: Public Discussion 01/16/07, 1:15 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 30,318
Posted By Artaxz
1) Guildies urging me to level faster...silly,...

1) Guildies urging me to level faster...silly, since I go to work and will fall behind anyway.

2) Where is Quest X; where is the portal to/from UC?

3) Random PvPers asking why I rerolled.

4)...
Forum: Public Discussion 01/16/07, 1:09 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 30,318
Posted By Artaxz
After watching 24, headed out to the local EB. ...

After watching 24, headed out to the local EB. 2nd in line at about 11pm. By midnight, there were well over 150 ppl in line. If I didn't have some Chivas, I would have left though, it was quite...
Forum: Public Discussion 01/15/07, 12:54 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,573
Posted By Artaxz
1) The first time Azuregos spawned we had an epic...

1) The first time Azuregos spawned we had an epic 8 hour + battle. Both factions got him below 20% before getting zerged by the other and having him reset. There was a lot of hate built up b/w the...
Forum: Public Discussion 01/12/07, 8:27 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 40,358
Posted By Artaxz
So you have the CE, but are unable to validate...

So you have the CE, but are unable to validate your new CD key?
Forum: Public Discussion 01/11/07, 10:54 AM
Replies: 331
Views: 40,358
Posted By Artaxz
This is going to be such a nightmare. I have no...

This is going to be such a nightmare. I have no confidence in Blizzard being remotely ready for this expansion.
Forum: The Dung Heap 01/08/07, 7:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,105
Posted By Artaxz
That sounds suspiciously like the building I pass...

That sounds suspiciously like the building I pass on I-395 everyday.

I tend to only browse these forums when I am at work on a slow day. One of the partners walked in my office last week, saw this...
Forum: Class Mechanics 01/04/07, 1:17 PM
Replies: 1,484
Views: 135,170
Posted By Artaxz
Once the FT bug is fixed, I feel that slow/slow...

Once the FT bug is fixed, I feel that slow/slow WF/WF is the way to go. Even with dual HWL with WF, I rarely run OOM before SR is back up again (though I do recommend getting a Black Grasp -- it is...
Forum: Public Discussion 01/04/07, 1:50 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 22,271
Posted By Artaxz
I was going to post a bunch of mindless blather...

I was going to post a bunch of mindless blather concerning the silliness of the previous dozen posts, but why derail the topic any further?
Forum: Class Mechanics 01/03/07, 5:16 PM
Replies: 1,484
Views: 135,170
Posted By Artaxz
Sounds like a volunteer to me ^

Sounds like a volunteer to me ^
Forum: Public Discussion 12/19/06, 1:46 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,359
Posted By Artaxz
Doing quests will help certainly. That doesn't...

Doing quests will help certainly. That doesn't negate the fact that a hunter may kill 15 raptors in 8 min while a paladin would take 11. Total all of those added times, and you will get another day...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/19/06, 1:32 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,359
Posted By Artaxz
Hunters are absurdly OP for leveling, its like...

Hunters are absurdly OP for leveling, its like grinding with 2 players. Shamans and paladins both slow down drastically in the 40s.
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/19/06, 11:14 AM
Replies: 1,484
Views: 135,170
Posted By Artaxz
When you get an axe of the deep woods, put WF on...

When you get an axe of the deep woods, put WF on it...though flurry OH with FT would still be viable.

Crusader is the best enchant, and fairly cheap as well. You can't go wrong with fiery though.
Forum: Public Discussion 12/19/06, 11:11 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,359
Posted By Artaxz
They steal xp prior to 48. Prior to 2.0, if the...

They steal xp prior to 48. Prior to 2.0, if the char was 48, and did 1 dmg to a mob only, that char would get full xp.

I believe this may have been changed in 2.0 to 52. I know that the 48 full xp...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/19/06, 11:05 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,359
Posted By Artaxz
I heard a rumor a while ago that ZF is a great...

I heard a rumor a while ago that ZF is a great means for powerleveling. The basic idea was to have a pally mount, agro every single mob in the instance, and bring them all back to the entrance. The...
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/19/06, 10:15 AM
Replies: 1,484
Views: 135,170
Posted By Artaxz
Up to a certain point, 1 STR is worth more than 1...

Up to a certain point, 1 STR is worth more than 1 AGI (in terms of dps), though if you just get a bunch "of the tiger" gear, you should do fine. I recommend focusing on one weapon type -- either...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/19/06, 1:18 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,359
Posted By Artaxz
Twink gear for leveling a shaman...most...

Twink gear for leveling a shaman...most everything enchanted with more in the bank. Its not hard, you still have a month to go.
Forum: Public Discussion 12/18/06, 4:04 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 14,575
Posted By Artaxz
Awesome, thanks.

Awesome, thanks.
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/18/06, 12:10 PM
Replies: 1,484
Views: 135,170
Posted By Artaxz
Getting it parried is another question, however.

Getting it parried is another question, however.
Forum: Public Discussion 12/18/06, 11:21 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 14,575
Posted By Artaxz
Q: is it feasible to have both enchanting and JC...

Q: is it feasible to have both enchanting and JC on the same character? I believe that the master trainers are on opposite factions in Shattrah City, but I believe that rep change is fairly easy to...
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/18/06, 10:25 AM
Replies: 1,484
Views: 135,170
Posted By Artaxz
What is your point? That enh shamans should...

What is your point? That enh shamans should heal? Of course the good ones will, and the poor wannabee "rogue" shaman won't. Mana isn't really a concern, since I have seen that my mana output = my...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/14/06, 3:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,110
Posted By Artaxz
Although your post deals solely with warrior...

Although your post deals solely with warrior tanking, the title of your post invites general tanking observations. If what you say is true, that the ability of a warrior to generate threat is...
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/14/06, 10:52 AM
Replies: 1,484
Views: 135,170
Posted By Artaxz
Playing with the new suicide spec (8/42/0) in PvP...

Playing with the new suicide spec (8/42/0) in PvP is some of the most fun I have had in months. With the current stamina levels, (and I have pretty lackluster gear) I can burst most players in under...
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/13/06, 11:48 AM
Replies: 1,484
Views: 135,170
Posted By Artaxz
I noticed that +dmg is important as well in...

I noticed that +dmg is important as well in pvping last few days as enhancement, so much so that going elemental instead of resto as off spec is suddenly much more appealing. A large portion of our...
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/12/06, 4:45 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 62,648
Posted By Artaxz
Thanks for the advice.

Thanks for the advice.
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/12/06, 2:31 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 62,648
Posted By Artaxz
Thanks for the reply. As far as leveling goes,...

Thanks for the reply.

As far as leveling goes, if getting good gear/enchants is not a factor, what is the fastest way to level to 60 (then 70). I have stockpiled around 50 weapons/armor focused...
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/12/06, 12:53 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 62,648
Posted By Artaxz
For those that hit 70 on beta, can you give us an...

For those that hit 70 on beta, can you give us an idea of your gear/stats, and compare it to the other hybrids -- shaman and druids.

I have seriously considered rolling a BE pally (mainly for arena...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/12/06, 10:19 AM
Replies: 184
Views: 23,918
Posted By Artaxz
Alright, so I just read through this entire...

Alright, so I just read through this entire thread this morning (since my appointments cancelled). I would say first of all that this patch is not to blame for the depressing nature of this entire...
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/11/06, 10:57 AM
Replies: 1,484
Views: 135,170
Posted By Artaxz
Earth shield equates to paladinesque...

Earth shield equates to paladinesque survivability. Being able to "tank" two marshalls in AV from heal agro was simply unthinkable two weeks ago. Now it is an actual strat I was employing over the...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 12/05/06, 10:17 PM
Replies: 1,267
Views: 147,960
Posted By Artaxz
I am running trinity atm and it does 90% of what...

I am running trinity atm and it does 90% of what I need.
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