SimulationCraft for Warlocks (Panda Edition) - Page 29

ultrajustin · 10/11/12, 8:37 PM

Hey Zak I mentioned a few weeks ago that lifeblood is still out of date, sent you a message, and posted on the simulationcraft forums. It's still out of date now a few weeks later.

I highly suspect that lifeblood is actually on par with the best professions with how it aligns w/cds and pre pot, either way it needs to a fix from 1920 haste to the actual 2880.

ps: the skinning bonus being fixed to 480 crit is probably out of date in the sim too.

zinnin · 10/16/12, 1:14 PM

Adding Rain of Fire, reworking embers to be saved for Havoc \ Execute I was able to get a ~20k dps gain for Destro on two targets.

actions=curse_of_the_elements,if=debuff.magic_vulnerability.down
actions+=/use_item,name=shaskin_gloves
actions+=/jade_serpent_potion,if=buff.bloodlust.react|target.health.pct<=20
actions+=/blood_fury
actions+=/dark_soul
actions+=/service_pet,if=talent.grimoire_of_service.enabled
actions+=/grimoire_of_sacrifice,if=talent.grimoire_of_sacrifice.enabled
actions+=/summon_pet,if=talent.grimoire_of_sacrifice.enabled&buff.grimoire_of_sacrifice.down
actions+=/run_action_list,name=aoe,if=active_enemies>2
actions+=/summon_doomguard
actions+=/havoc,target=2,if=active_enemies>1
actions+=/rain_of_fire,if=!ticking&!in_flight&active_enemies>1
actions+=/shadowburn,if=active_enemies>1&burning_ember>3.5|buff.havoc.stack>0
actions+=/shadowburn,if=ember_react&active_enemies=1
actions+=/immolate,cycle_targets=1,if=ticks_remain<add_ticks%2&target.time_to_die>=5&miss_react
actions+=/chaos_bolt,if=active_enemies>1&burning_ember>3.5&target.health.pct<40|buff.havoc.stack=3
actions+=/chaos_bolt,if=active_enemies>1&(ember_react&(buff.backdraft.stack<3|level<86)&(burning_ember>3.5|buff.dark_soul.remains>cast_time)&mana.pct<=80&target.health.pct>40)
actions+=/chaos_bolt,if=ember_react&active_enemies=1&(buff.backdraft.stack<3|level<86)&(burning_ember>3.5|buff.dark_soul.remains>cast_time)&mana.pct<=80
actions+=/conflagrate
actions+=/incinerate
actions+=/chaos_bolt,if=burning_ember>2&mana.pct<10

The chaos bolt lines could probably be condensed, I just did it fast to make the list work in single target and two target. Also slight note, the current list switches to AoE prio on 3+ targets, and its a huge loss on 3, haven't checked on where the threshold actually is though.

I also got about 3-4k dps gain for demonology using Immolation Aura when DS is up, might be more conditions based on trinket usage were it is also usable, but that is dependent on gear. I put this line right after Summon Doomguard:

actions+=/immolation_aura,if=active_enemies>1&buff.dark_soul.up

Edit: Probably also don't need the T13H on the first post anymore.

Nardale · 10/17/12, 3:40 PM

The sim does not appear to account for the 1% expertise (-->hit) that an orc gets while wielding a wand. I can confirm this benefit occurs in game, but not in the sim.

• Zakalwe · 10/17/12, 4:06 PM

Then you must be using an old version.

Arvien · 10/21/12, 10:52 AM

I have a question which I hope belongs to this thread, but I assume it does as it is Simcraft related.

Currently I am using The Klaxxi exalted sword Amber Saber of Klaxxi'vess - Item - World of Warcraft, however there is a problem with it not showing any spellpower on armory. When trying to Sim my character, I tried adding the # gear_spell_power=5152 line to the gear summary tab, which doesn't seem to do anything.

Any ideas as to how to bypass this issue or do I have to wait for a new weapon/Blizzard to update armory?

whi · 10/21/12, 1:28 PM

Replace the imported one with this line, and it should be fine. Sadly there are few more inconsistancies in my current gear for example, so you might want to double-check Your stats in results tab and add stuff that's missing on Your own.

main_hand=amber_saber_of_klaxxivess,stats=578sta_385int_279haste_219mastery_5152sp,weapon=sword_2.60speed_2217min_4119max

gahddo · 10/24/12, 9:39 PM

Did some preliminary testing for the conflagrate change currently on the 5.1 ptr. Run with the default action list/gear set.
Let me know if you spot anything stupid I did.

SimulationCraft 505-4 for World of Warcraft 5.0.5 Live (build level 16057)

Simulating... ( iterations=50000, max_time=450, vary_combat_length=0.20, optimal_raid=1, fight_style=Patchwerk )

DPS Ranking:
 116231 100.0%  Raid
 116231  100.0%  Warlock_Destruction_T14H

HPS Ranking:
      0 100.0%  Raid

Player: Warlock_Destruction_T14H orc warlock destruction 90
  DPS: 116231.0  DPS-Error=25.0/0.0% HPS: 0.0 HPS-Error=0.0/0.0% DPS-Range=10413/9.0%  DPS-Convergence=73.0%  DPR=4.4  RPS-Out=25848.2 RPS-In=25659.8  Resource=(mana) Waiting=0.1 ApM=43.4
  Talents: http://us.battle.net/wow/en/tool/talent-calculator#Vb!..0.2.
  Core Stats:    strength=158|150(80)  agility=162|154(80)  stamina=24807|22552(20397)  intellect=21335|18954(17867)  spirit=568|568(368)  mastery=68.94%|53.94%(5990)  health=493701|462131  mana=300000|300000
  Spell Stats:   power=32742|27385(8441)  hit=15.00%|15.00%(5100)  crit=23.83%|17.89%(5223)  haste=11.10%|5.81%(2470)  mp5=120824|115070(0)
  Attack Stats:  power=315|270(0)  hit=15.00%|15.00%(5100)  crit=16.54%|11.53%(5223)  expertise=0.00%|0.00%(0)  haste=5.81%|5.81%(2470)  speed=16.39%|5.81%(2470)
  Defense Stats: armor=14972|14972(14882) miss=0.00%|0.00%  dodge=0.00%|0.00%(0)  parry=0.00%|0.00%(0)  block=0.00%|0.00%(0) crit=0.00%|0.00%
  Glyphs: conflagrate/burning_embers
  Priorities (actions.precombat):
    flask,type=warm_sun/food,type=mogu_fish_stew
    dark_intent,if=!aura.spell_power_multiplier.up/summon_pet/snapshot_stats
    jade_serpent_potion
  Priorities:
    curse_of_the_elements,if=debuff.magic_vulnerability.down
    use_item,name=shaskin_gloves
    jade_serpent_potion,if=buff.bloodlust.react|target.health.pct<=20/blood_fury
    dark_soul/service_pet,if=talent.grimoire_of_service.enabled
    grimoire_of_sacrifice,if=talent.grimoire_of_sacrifice.enabled
    summon_pet,if=talent.grimoire_of_sacrifice.enabled&buff.grimoire_of_sacrifice.down
    run_action_list,name=aoe,if=active_enemies>2/summon_doomguard
    havoc,target=2,if=active_enemies>1/shadowburn,if=ember_react
    immolate,cycle_targets=1,if=ticks_remain<add_ticks%2&target.time_to_die>=5&miss_react
    chaos_bolt,if=ember_react&(buff.backdraft.stack<3|level<86)&(burning_ember>3.5|buff.dark_soul.remains>cast_time)&mana.pct<=80
    conflagrate/incinerate/chaos_bolt,if=burning_ember>2&mana.pct<10
  Actions:
    blood_fury   Count=  4.3|120.96sec  DPE=     0| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=   0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%
    chaos_bolt   Count= 28.3| 12.68sec  DPE=524633|28%  DPET=202073  DPR=   0.0  pDPS=32982  Miss=0.00%  Crit=524633|430281|800238|100.0%
    conflagrate  Count= 38.7| 11.71sec  DPE=119291| 9%  DPET=115092  DPR=   9.9  pDPS=10283  Miss=0.00%  Hit=89182|82528|119956  Crit=188061|170008|247110|30.4%
    dark_soul    Count=  6.1| 80.88sec  DPE=     0| 0%  DPET=     0  DPR=   0.0  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%
    immolate     Count= 24.8| 18.16sec  DPE=190633| 9%  DPET=145090  DPR=   5.3  pDPS=10547  Miss=0.00%  Hit=17566|16329|23735  Crit=37249|33638|48894|30.6%  TickCount=177  MissTick=0.0%  Tick=17530|16329|23735  CritTick=37162|33638|48894|30.0%  UpTime=99.1%
    incinerate   Count=202.7|  2.19sec  DPE=112354|44%  DPET= 77637  DPR=   2.3  pDPS=50724  Miss=0.00%  Hit=86742|80877|117557  Crit=182087|166607|242167|27.5%
    shadowburn   Count=  9.1|  9.77sec  DPE=389912| 7%  DPET=428114  DPR=   0.0  pDPS= 7961  Miss=0.00%  Hit=294684|262400|381403  Crit=609593|540544|785690|30.2%
    stormlash    Count= 28.2| 11.71sec  DPE= 22479| 1%  DPET=     0  DPR=   0.0  pDPS= 1436  Miss=0.00%  Hit=15688|10314|30288  Crit=34678|21247|62394|35.8%
    summon_doomguard  Count=  1.0|  1.#Rsec  DPE=995190| 0%  DPET=718031  DPR=  13.3  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%
   felhunter  (DPS=0.0)
    shadow_bite  Count=  1.0|  1.#Rsec  DPE= 20538| 0%  DPET= 19825  DPR= 342.3  pDPS=    0  Miss=0.00%  Hit=16674|16674|16674  Crit=33348|33348|33348|23.2%
   doomguard  (DPS=16586.5)
    doom_bolt    Count= 20.3|  2.88sec  DPE= 49064| 2%  DPET= 16924  DPR=1401.8  pDPS=16587  Miss=0.00%  Hit=35424|32569|47350  Crit=77742|65138|94700|32.2%
  Constant Buffs: attack_haste/attack_power_multiplier/critical_strike/grimoire_of_sacrifice/mastery/spell_haste
  Constant Buffs: spell_power_multiplier/stamina/str_agi_int
  Dynamic Buffs:
    backdraft           : start=36.3 refresh=  2.4 interval= 12.5 trigger= 11.7 uptime=50%  benefit=46%
    blood_fury          : start= 4.3 refresh=  0.0 interval=120.9 trigger=121.0 uptime=14%
    bloodlust           : start= 1.0 refresh=  0.0 interval=  0.0 trigger=  0.0 uptime= 9%  benefit=14%
    dark_soul           : start= 6.1 refresh=  0.0 interval= 80.9 trigger= 80.9 uptime=26%  benefit=29%
    essence_of_terror   : start= 4.5 refresh=  0.0 interval=111.4 trigger=111.4 uptime=20%
    jade_serpent_potion : start= 2.0 refresh=  0.0 interval=365.2 trigger=  0.0 uptime=10%
    jade_spirit         : start= 7.9 refresh=  0.0 interval= 59.2 trigger= 59.2 uptime=21%  benefit=20%
    relic_of_yulon      : start= 8.6 refresh=  0.0 interval= 54.6 trigger= 54.6 uptime=28%
    stormlash           : start= 4.0 refresh=  0.0 interval=103.7 trigger=103.7 uptime= 9%
    synapse_springs_2   : start= 7.9 refresh=  0.0 interval= 60.9 trigger= 60.9 uptime=17%
  Up-Times:
    19647.1% : Mana Cap                      
  Gains:
    363253.4 : shadowburn  (mana)  (overflow=5.3%)
         6.1 : immolate    (burning_ember)
         5.0 : conflagrate (burning_ember)
        25.7 : incinerate  (burning_ember)
    11171458.4 : mp5_regen   (mana)  (overflow=3.2%)
    Pet "doomguard" Gains:
       690.4 : energy_regen (energy)  (overflow=14.4%)


 *** Targets *** 


Target: Fluffy_Pillow humanoid enemy unknown 93
  DPS: 0.0  DPS-Error=0.0/0.0% HPS: 0.0 HPS-Error=0.0/0.0% DPS-Range=0/0.0%  DPS-Convergence=0.0%
  Core Stats:    strength=0|0(0)  agility=0|0(0)  stamina=0|0(0)  intellect=0|0(0)  spirit=0|0(0)  mastery=0.00%|0.00%(0)  health=0|62473972  mana=0|0
  Spell Stats:   power=0|0(0)  hit=0.00%|0.00%(0)  crit=-1.#J%|-1.#J%(0)  haste=0.00%|0.00%(0)  mp5=0|0(0)
  Attack Stats:  power=0|0(0)  hit=0.00%|0.00%(0)  crit=-1.#J%|-1.#J%(0)  expertise=0.00%|0.00%(0)  haste=0.00%|0.00%(0)  speed=0.00%|0.00%(0)
  Defense Stats: armor=24835|24835(0) miss=0.00%|0.00%  dodge=0.00%|0.00%(0)  parry=0.00%|0.00%(0)  block=5.00%|5.00%(0) crit=0.00%|0.00%
  Priorities (actions.precombat):
    snapshot_stats
  Priorities:

  Actions:
  Constant Buffs: attack_haste/attack_power_multiplier/bleeding/critical_strike/magic_vulnerability/mastery/mortal_wounds
  Constant Buffs: physical_vulnerability/ranged_vulnerability/slowed_casting/spell_haste/spell_power_multiplier/stamina
  Constant Buffs: str_agi_int/weakened_armor/weakened_blows
  Dynamic Buffs:
    health_decade_0__10   : start= 1.0 refresh=  0.0 interval=  0.0 trigger=  0.0 uptime=11%
    health_decade_10__20  : start= 1.0 refresh=  0.0 interval=  0.0 trigger=  0.0 uptime= 8%
    health_decade_20__30  : start= 1.0 refresh=  0.0 interval=  0.0 trigger=  0.0 uptime=11%
    health_decade_30__40  : start= 1.0 refresh=  0.0 interval=  0.0 trigger=  0.0 uptime=10%
    health_decade_40__50  : start= 1.0 refresh=  0.0 interval=  0.0 trigger=  0.0 uptime=11%
    health_decade_50__60  : start= 1.0 refresh=  0.0 interval=  0.0 trigger=  0.0 uptime=11%
    health_decade_60__70  : start= 1.0 refresh=  0.0 interval=  0.0 trigger=  0.0 uptime=11%
    health_decade_70__80  : start= 1.0 refresh=  0.0 interval=  0.0 trigger=  0.0 uptime=10%
    health_decade_80__90  : start= 1.0 refresh=  0.0 interval=  0.0 trigger=  0.0 uptime=10%
    health_decade_90__100 : start= 1.0 refresh=  0.0 interval=  0.0 trigger=  0.0 uptime= 6%

Waiting:
     0.1% : Warlock_Destruction_T14H

Baseline Performance:
  TotalEvents   = 177989460
  MaxEventQueue = 26
  TargetHealth  = 62473972
  SimSeconds    = 22476191
  CpuSeconds    = 111.352
  SpeedUp       = 201848

RNG global: Actual ( Confidence Interval ): Roll=nan Range=nan nan

zarusa · 10/25/12, 11:41 AM

I found a way to increase the Warlock_Affliction_T14H output by approximatly 900dps by adding the following action.

"actions+=/soulburn,if=(dot.unstable_affliction.ticks_remain<action.unstable_affliction.add_tick s%2|dot.corruption.ticks_remain<action.corruption.add_ticks%2|dot.agony.ticks_remain< action.agony.add_ticks%2)&buff.jade_spirit.up&buff.jade_serpent_potion.up&buff.dark_s oul.up"

which results in the following profile

#!./simc 

warlock="Warlock_Affliction_T14H"
origin="unknown"
level=90
race=orc
spec=affliction
role=spell
position=back
professions=engineering=600/enchanting=600
talents=http://us.battle.net/wow/en/tool/talent-calculator#Va!..0.2.
talent_override=grimoire_of_service,if=active_enemies>3
glyphs=soul_shards

actions.precombat=flask,type=warm_sun
actions.precombat+=/food,type=mogu_fish_stew
actions.precombat+=/dark_intent,if=!aura.spell_power_multiplier.up
actions.precombat+=/summon_pet
actions.precombat+=/snapshot_stats
actions.precombat+=/jade_serpent_potion

actions=curse_of_the_elements,if=debuff.magic_vulnerability.down
actions+=/use_item,name=shaskin_gloves
actions+=/jade_serpent_potion,if=buff.bloodlust.react|target.health.pct<=20
actions+=/blood_fury
actions+=/dark_soul
actions+=/service_pet,if=talent.grimoire_of_service.enabled
actions+=/grimoire_of_sacrifice,if=talent.grimoire_of_sacrifice.enabled
actions+=/summon_pet,if=talent.grimoire_of_sacrifice.enabled&buff.grimoire_of_sacrifice.down
actions+=/run_action_list,name=aoe,if=active_enemies>3
actions+=/summon_doomguard
actions+=/soul_swap,if=buff.soulburn.up
actions+=/soulburn,if=(dot.unstable_affliction.ticks_remain<action.unstable_affliction.add_ticks%2|dot.corruption.ticks_remain<action.corruption.add_ticks%2|dot.agony.ticks_remain<action.agony.add_ticks%2)&buff.jade_spirit.up&buff.jade_serpent_potion.up&buff.dark_soul.up
actions+=/haunt,if=!in_flight_to_target&remains<tick_time+travel_time+cast_time&shard_react&miss_react
actions+=/soul_swap,cycle_targets=1,if=active_enemies>1&time<10&glyph.soul_swap.enabled
actions+=/haunt,cycle_targets=1,if=!in_flight_to_target&remains<tick_time+travel_time+cast_time&soul_shard>1&miss_react
actions+=/soulburn,line_cd=20,if=buff.dark_soul.up&shard_react
actions+=/soulburn,if=(dot.unstable_affliction.ticks_remain<action.unstable_affliction.add_ticks%2|dot.corruption.ticks_remain<action.corruption.add_ticks%2|dot.agony.ticks_remain<action.agony.add_ticks%2)&target.health.pct<=20&shard_react
actions+=/agony,cycle_targets=1,if=ticks_remain<add_ticks%2&target.time_to_die>=8&miss_react
actions+=/corruption,cycle_targets=1,if=ticks_remain<add_ticks%2&target.time_to_die>=6&miss_react
actions+=/unstable_affliction,cycle_targets=1,if=ticks_remain<add_ticks%2+1&target.time_to_die>=5&miss_react
actions+=/drain_soul,interrupt=1,chain=1,if=target.health.pct<=20
actions+=/life_tap,if=mana.pct<35
actions+=/malefic_grasp,chain=1
actions+=/life_tap,moving=1,if=mana.pct<80&mana.pct<target.health.pct
actions+=/fel_flame,moving=1
actions+=/life_tap

actions.aoe=summon_doomguard,if=active_enemies<7
actions.aoe+=/summon_infernal,if=active_enemies>=7
actions.aoe+=/soulburn,cycle_targets=1,if=buff.soulburn.down&!dot.soulburn_seed_of_corruption.ticking&!action.soulburn_seed_of_corruption.in_flight_to_target&shard_react
actions.aoe+=/seed_of_corruption,cycle_targets=1,if=(buff.soulburn.down&!in_flight_to_target&!ticking)|(buff.soulburn.up&!dot.soulburn_seed_of_corruption.ticking&!action.soulburn_seed_of_corruption.in_flight_to_target)
actions.aoe+=/haunt,cycle_targets=1,if=!in_flight_to_target&debuff.haunt.remains<cast_time+travel_time&shard_react
actions.aoe+=/life_tap,if=mana.pct<70
actions.aoe+=/fel_flame,cycle_targets=1,if=!in_flight_to_target

head=xarils_hood_of_intoxicating_vapors,id=86970,gems=burning_primal_80int_160mastery_180mastery
neck=amulet_of_seven_curses,id=87028,reforge=crit_mastery
shoulders=shaskin_mantle,id=87191,gems=320hit_60int,enchant=200int_100crit
back=cloak_of_overwhelming_corruption,id=90512,enchant=180int,reforge=mastery_hit
chest=shaskin_robes,id=87190,gems=320mastery_320mastery_180haste,enchant=80all,reforge=crit_mastery
wrists=attenuating_bracers,id=86948,enchant=180int,reforge=haste_hit
hands=shaskin_gloves,id=87187,enchant=170haste,addon=synapse_springs_mark_ii,reforge=haste_mastery
waist=belt_of_malleable_amber,id=86981,gems=320mastery_320hit_120haste_320mastery
legs=shaskin_leggings,id=87189,gems=80int_160haste_60int,enchant=285int_165crit
feet=sandals_of_the_unbidden,id=86969,gems=320mastery_60hit,enchant=140mastery,reforge=hit_haste
finger1=watersoul_signet,id=90511,enchant=160int,reforge=spi_hit
finger2=fragment_of_fear_made_flesh,id=86949,enchant=160int,reforge=crit_mastery
trinket1=essence_of_terror,id=87175
trinket2=light_of_the_cosmos,id=87065,reforge=haste_mastery
main_hand=regails_crackling_dagger,id=90513,gems=320hit_60crit,enchant=jade_spirit,reforge=crit_haste
off_hand=tornadosummoning_censer,id=86960,enchant=165int,reforge=crit_mastery

# Gear Summary
# gear_strength=80
# gear_agility=80
# gear_stamina=20397
# gear_intellect=15871
# gear_spirit=368
# gear_spell_power=8441
# gear_hit_rating=5100
# gear_crit_rating=2008
# gear_haste_rating=6590
# gear_mastery_rating=8152
# gear_armor=14882
# meta_gem=burning_primal
# tier14_2pc_caster=1
# tier14_4pc_caster=1
# hands=shaskin_gloves,heroic=1,addon=synapse_springs_mark_ii
# main_hand=regails_crackling_dagger,heroic=1,weapon=dagger_1.80speed_2515min_4671max,enchant=jade_spirit
default_pet=felhunter

What this does is using a Soulburn:Soulswap to refresh your initial dots with empowered ones when Trinketproccs and Weaponenchantproccs occure.
It may be possible to push this even further with implementing code which forces Soulburn:Soulswap when trinketproccs and multiple dots under 50% duration concur but i'm not sure about how to implement it.

Karsteck · 10/26/12, 4:49 AM

Originally Posted by zarusa

What this does is using a Soulburn:Soulswap to refresh your initial dots with empowered ones when Trinketproccs and Weaponenchantproccs occure.
It may be possible to push this even further with implementing code which forces Soulburn:Soulswap when trinketproccs and multiple dots under 50% duration concur but i'm not sure about how to implement it.

Since that was a dps increase, it's likely there are other proc situations where using a shard to refresh all 3 dots is also a DPS increase. Keep in mind you're costing yourself haunt uptime by dumping shards into SB:SS, and you def. want haunt up while your procs are going, and preferably while your proc-buffed dots are ticking. This is probably obvious to everyone in this thread.

In practice, I try to let shards build up when I don't have any procs, and I don't have super-dots ticking, so I can chain haunt when I do have procs. (I've been assuming haunt's own damage benefits from the haunt debuff, and doesn't apply the debuff before doing it's own damage. So you should try to clip haunt within the last second ideally, to benefit without losing uptime. Haunt direct damage is fairly significant when using GoSac. I suppose this is a question for a warlock mechanics thread?)

I would think you could gain significant DPS in the aff profile if you could get the sim to sit on shards when there weren't procs, and also to not always refresh dots as early as possible. Letting buffed dots tick down after dark soul, or a proc expiring, gives you more strong ticks. Also, you might get another proc before the dot actually falls off. When not hit capped, I try to refresh Agony with at least 2 GCDs left, so I don't lose the 10-stack if I miss.

Oh, another thought on non-hitcapped aff: does the sim recast MG as soon as it can? MG is a long enough channel that if you miss an MG cast while channeling MG, you probably still have time to cast another MG before your first one ends. So you can avoid losing any channel time even with a miss. This isn't needed for DS, as it's a longer channel than the the haunt debuff.

plopinou · 10/28/12, 1:33 PM

Haste weight seems to be way higher in the lastest simulationcraft, to the point where I don't know if there's a bug or something else.

I ran a quick sim to get scale factors for the 3 spec as in here : Simulationcraft Results
and I'm getting way different scale factors with rev 14502 : Simulationcraft Results

Haste jumped by 0.5 dps for affliction, and more than 1 dps for destruction and demonology, while the others stats remained the same.

Edit : It seems to be only a display error, adding 2000 haste and dividing the dps gain by it shows that haste for destruction is still at ~1.6 as before.

• Zakalwe · 10/28/12, 2:38 PM

I can not replicate that with r14502 locally. If you continue seeing the same thing, please open an issue.

plopinou · 10/29/12, 1:20 PM

There's something I don't understand with the way immolate's dot is refreshed with pandemic in simulationcraft.
As I understand it, refreshing your immolate before it fades, simply adds 5 ticks for a maximum of 7 ticks, unless you have the first haste cap.

The tooltip says that it adds the previous time to the new one with a maximum of 50% of the base duration, but in-game, unbuffed with 3852 haste rating, I can never get the 8ht tick, the maximum time written being 21.xs.
3852 haste gives me 9.06%, or a time between ticks of 2.75s.
2.75*8 = 22s, which explains why I never see more than 21.xs.
In theory, if I only cast immolate on a target when there is less than 2 ticks remaining, I will always add 5*2.75 = 13.75s to it, which is exactly what I see ingame.

So simulating a warlock with only a shirt giving 3852 haste and 5100 hit, who only refreshes immolate before it fades for 600s should give us 44 immolate cast, with an average interval of ~13.8s.
But it currently simulates only 37 immolate with an average interval of 16.31s (99.8% uptime).

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If I change the code to only refresh immolate when it has faded, I get 40 immolates cast, with an average interval of 15.2s, which is exactly 13.75s + immolate's cast time.

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So I think that currently simulationcraft adds one tick more than what's really happening in game, at least for certain range of haste.