Originally Posted by Woodlum
While the delta seems low, those are the physical numbers that were produced and the specific circumstances detailed in my test case, for what it was worth. I didn't misread the combat log, those are the results. The noted SP total, 2264, was ballpark close to my number for the 417 produced, which you came around to after some assumptions. E&M was a non-factor because I used a normal white attack, which was noted. The test method is very simple and clear, you are probably similarly geared by my estimate and could produce the same results in real time with the OP for guidance. Please verify.
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I can't explain that result. Perhaps blizz reduces the benefit of "transient" spellpower when applied to a long-term buff?
My test results ("tank" was a friendly elite in Icecrown)
Thorns I cast on tank benefit from my SP and Brambles at the time of the cast. He does not benefit from my E&M (3% personnal) or MSS. It doesn't matter if I change spellpower or respec after the cast. My spellpower changes were from gear/form changes, not from trinket procs.
Tested at 1402 and 1909 SP (thorns 290, 348/349): My thorns on tank do (73 + SP*0.066)*1.75
Damage from self-cast thorns depends on my talents at the time I am hit. If I cast thorns in Moonkin, and am in Moonkin when hit, I benefit from Brambles, E&M, and MSS: (73 + SP*.066)*1.75*1.04*1.03.
I did one test where I cast thorns in Moonkin (1402 SP), switched to resto (1218 SP) and my thorns did 166 damage.
166 = 73 + .066*1402
which reflects my SP at the time of the cast, but my lack of talents at the time of the hit.