07-13-2003, 02:27 AM
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Well you can still get the minimum 8 fps per attack without Fanaticism, just requires 110% IAS instead of 30% Might seem much, but it can be done without sacrificing too much if I can get my hands on an "Of Quickness" Weapon and shael it. You sure about the 500% damage drop? I got it to almost 800% when I did the calcs, even more when you calculate for +5 skills and the maximum -150% resists.
Keep in mind that the lowest monster resistance can go is -100% even though conviction is capped at 150%. 552% from vengeance +300% from a synergy x 2 = 1704% additional damage with conviction. I figure that an 11 frame attack with IAS from gear is pretty achievable without sacrificing anything else (at least in non realm play) so figure a 37.5% advantage in speed for fanaticism. All in all the damage output is comparable with the advantage of better leeching for fanaticism while conviction is far better against resistant monsters.
Anyway I'm on the east coast of the US so the time zone difference shouldn't be insurmountable. I'm actually up for a game tonight so if you're interested send an email my way at asarpeshkar@hotmail.com