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Forum: Mages 07/28/11, 12:39 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 578,828
Posted By Silverwind
Yes, forgot to post about it here. The current...

Yes, forgot to post about it here. The current action is:

actions+=/evocation,if=mana_pct<40&(buff.icy_veins.react|buff.bloodlust.react)

This resulted in the BiS profile gaining around 100 DPS. I...
Forum: Mages 07/25/11, 3:18 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 578,828
Posted By Silverwind
I'm not sure either why I had put...

I'm not sure either why I had put cooldown.evocation.remains<44 there, I probably forgot to update it at some point.

SimC just had a new release today, in which I changed quite a few things around...
Forum: Mages 07/24/11, 4:59 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 578,828
Posted By Silverwind
I just happend to clean up the Arcane priority...

I just happend to clean up the Arcane priority list a bit. For explanation, here's the current list stripped to a bare...
Forum: Rogues 07/16/11, 6:24 PM
Replies: 1,162
Views: 661,764
Posted By Silverwind
I'm trying to track down a bug in the Rogue SimC...

I'm trying to track down a bug in the Rogue SimC module related to Focus Magic and I'd like some information on which Rogue skills the game considers as direct hitting (i.e. non-dot) spells that can...
Forum: Mages 07/15/11, 4:05 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 2,303,010
Posted By Silverwind
Good point. I have added RDPS and uptime colums...

Good point. I have added RDPS and uptime colums to my original post. Seems like Shadow Priests are only providing 36% uptime for the Mage, which pushes them far down in the RDPS the list. There is...
Forum: Mages 07/14/11, 2:51 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 2,303,010
Posted By Silverwind
Here's an updated Focus Magic chart, because some...

Here's an updated Focus Magic chart, because some people had requested it.

It was done with SimC using 10k Iterations. Accuracy on the DPS values isn't 100% because of the way SimC works, there can...
Forum: Mages 04/06/11, 12:02 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 578,828
Posted By Silverwind
Regarding the sequence: I added it because I've...

Regarding the sequence: I added it because I've seen that the BiS gearset with Shard of Woe can stay almost mana-neutral (around 5% mana lost during 90s) with an AB5 rotation, and I've found no other...
Forum: The Dung Heap 04/01/11, 5:22 PM
Replies: 30,104
Views: 1,888,068
Posted By Silverwind
This is a relic dating back to classic when PI...

This is a relic dating back to classic when PI was still a 20% damage buff. It was nerfed for PvP reasons back then.

As of today, it still functions as described above, AP overwrites PI and if a...
Forum: Mages 03/30/11, 5:48 AM
Replies: 433
Views: 2,303,010
Posted By Silverwind
Yes, Arcane has by default a constant buff...

Yes, Arcane has by default a constant buff (focus_magic_feedback). All I did was to add the override.focus_magic=1 option, so the resulting report shows 2 constant buffs, focus_magic and...
Forum: Mages 03/27/11, 10:59 AM
Replies: 433
Views: 2,303,010
Posted By Silverwind
Here's some research of the DPS benefits from...

Here's some research of the DPS benefits from Focus Magic for all specs. Created with simcraft on a standard patchwerk fight using 10k iterations and 4.0.6 data.

Profile|DPS with FM|DPS without...
Forum: Mages 03/26/11, 7:45 AM
Replies: 433
Views: 2,303,010
Posted By Silverwind
I've updated the BiS list that simcraft uses:...

I've updated the BiS list that simcraft uses: chardev 8 - WoW Cataclysm (http://chardev.org/?profile=35357)

I think it's pretty close to optimum, but if someone can spot any errors or knows of a...
Forum: Mages 03/14/11, 10:30 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 2,303,010
Posted By Silverwind
2/3 Fire Power is an overall DPS gain of ~0.5%,...

2/3 Fire Power is an overall DPS gain of ~0.5%, mainly because there aren't any other talents that would benefit DPS in a patchwerk-style fight.

If there is no movement (Improved Blink), damage to...
Forum: Mages 03/04/11, 3:28 AM
Replies: 442
Views: 578,828
Posted By Silverwind
Regarding early interruption of channeled spells,...

Regarding early interruption of channeled spells, I'd love to see a time option in addition to the tick option. So a spell like Arcane Missiles could for example be interrupted as soon as it's GCD...
Forum: Mages 02/27/11, 9:47 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 578,828
Posted By Silverwind
No, I didn't even know about it's existance until...

No, I didn't even know about it's existance until now. If we really want to include such fancy buffs, we'd also have to include 23986, which as far as I know, every Alliance race could get.

I'll...
Forum: Mages 02/22/11, 12:57 PM
Replies: 783
Views: 3,966,452
Posted By Silverwind
Regarding Flame Orb: It's mostly guessing for...

Regarding Flame Orb:

It's mostly guessing for now. I've definately noticed more reliable high combustions when delaying the first FO cast to after the combustion. My sequence at the start of a fight...
Forum: Mages 02/22/11, 2:09 AM
Replies: 783
Views: 3,966,452
Posted By Silverwind
Has someone with insight on the ignite munching...

Has someone with insight on the ignite munching mechanics figured out if it's actually worth casting Flame Orb as Fire?

It seems like Flame Orb is a primary source for all the ignite munching going...
Forum: Mages 02/16/11, 8:42 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 2,303,010
Posted By Silverwind
I currently see Arcane only viable on a very...

I currently see Arcane only viable on a very limited number of fights, even after the hotfix:

- Argaloth: Arcane clearly wins here. Zero movement. A dedicated healer can let you keep standing in the...
Forum: Mages 02/14/11, 8:10 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 917,935
Posted By Silverwind
Here are the new and old mana values: Live...

Here are the new and old mana values:

Live without Shard: 1219 @AB0, 8533 @AB4
Hotfix without Shard: 871 @AB0, 6095 @AB4

A nice 28% mana cost reducion right there for people without the...
Forum: Mages 02/04/11, 2:13 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 578,828
Posted By Silverwind
I've commited some fixes for the racials to the...

I've commited some fixes for the racials to the Arcane module. Here's the updated racial ranking using Undead 372 PTR as a base:

Gnome = 5% max mana = ~400 dps (simcraft run)
Orc = 584 sp / 15s / 2...
Forum: Mages 02/03/11, 12:06 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 578,828
Posted By Silverwind
I did a short comparison of racial bonuses for...

I did a short comparison of racial bonuses for the Arcane module, that might be interesting for EJ readers:

Gnome = 5% max mana = ~400 dps (simcraft run)
Draenei = 1% hit = 102.45 hit rating = 287...
Forum: Mages 01/31/11, 10:54 AM
Replies: 442
Views: 578,828
Posted By Silverwind
Another minor "bug" I've noticed: Improved Mana...

Another minor "bug" I've noticed:

Improved Mana Gem - Spell - World of Warcraft (http://www.wowhead.com/spell=31585) has an actual duration of 15 seconds instead of the 10 seconds mentioned in the...
Forum: Mages 01/30/11, 10:33 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 578,828
Posted By Silverwind
Yes, this sould be >86. I wanted to make sure...

Yes, this sould be >86. I wanted to make sure that the trinket during the conserve phase is only used when it will be ready for the next burn phase.
Forum: The Dung Heap 01/29/11, 6:09 PM
Replies: 30,104
Views: 1,888,068
Posted By Silverwind
Here from my latest Preview of...

Here from my latest Preview of...
Forum: Mages 01/29/11, 1:38 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 578,828
Posted By Silverwind
Here's the update to the Arcane 372 ptr action...

Here's the update to the Arcane 372 ptr action list, now including MI usage during AP whenever possible. Did some other small tweaks on timings and trinket usage as well. Overall DPS increase is...
Forum: Mages 01/28/11, 11:39 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 254,698
Posted By Silverwind
This isn't true. There are many reports of...

This isn't true. There are many reports of disappearing Living Bombs when another mage uses Impact. See YouTube - Living Bomb is Complicated - Hard Mode Halfus 25...
Forum: Mages 01/28/11, 11:18 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 578,828
Posted By Silverwind
There's certainly much fire damage flying around...

There's certainly much fire damage flying around in the current raid encounters. Magmaw, Omnitron, Atramedes, Maloriak and Halfus are all examples of unavoidable fire damage. But I think IA shouldn't...
Forum: Mages 01/28/11, 10:53 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 578,828
Posted By Silverwind
I just updated the talent of both arcane chardev...

I just updated the talent of both arcane chardev profiles to the following:

Talent Calculator - World of Warcraft (http://www.wowhead.com/talent#ohIrMRhoMRRof0bZc)

Changes:
- Invocation instead of...
Forum: Mages 01/28/11, 5:21 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 578,828
Posted By Silverwind
I think I've found a bug in the mage module while...

I think I've found a bug in the mage module while checking the mana values from AB stacks.

Here are the current live tooltip values for AB mana cost:

1393 - 100% - 0 stack
3482 - 250% - 1...
Forum: Mages 01/28/11, 1:22 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 578,828
Posted By Silverwind
Yes, the glyph works. See this...

Yes, the glyph works. See this log:

[23:01:47.203] Silverwind's Arcane Blast fades from Silverwind
[23:01:47.895] Mirror Image Arcane Blast Nefarian 1351
[23:01:47.895] Mirror Image Arcane Blast...
Forum: Mages 01/28/11, 6:28 AM
Replies: 783
Views: 3,966,452
Posted By Silverwind
One way to solve this issue and generate a "true"...

One way to solve this issue and generate a "true" BiS List would be to "brute force" it with an automated tool that trys every possible reforging combination on a given list of items (Items that are...
Forum: Mages 01/28/11, 3:46 AM
Replies: 783
Views: 3,966,452
Posted By Silverwind
The latest Simulationcraft Results...

The latest Simulationcraft Results (http://www.manoutoftime.org/misc/simc/ptr/mage/T11_372/basic.html) now include correct ignite munching. Combined with the additional mana cost reduction on...
Forum: Mages 01/28/11, 2:08 AM
Replies: 442
Views: 578,828
Posted By Silverwind
Very interesting results. Fire: Seems like the...

Very interesting results.

Fire: Seems like the sim uses Scorch just to keep Critical Mass up now, so scorch weaving will be a thing of the past because Fire can sustain it's mana now forever with...
Forum: Mages 01/26/11, 12:00 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 578,828
Posted By Silverwind
Int/Hit is Purple unfortunately, so that's not an...

Int/Hit is Purple unfortunately, so that's not an option.

I understand that being below the cap may be optimal from a DPS standpoint, but many of us have other assignments like...
Forum: Mages 01/26/11, 10:32 AM
Replies: 442
Views: 578,828
Posted By Silverwind
I updated the profile with the latest...

I updated the profile with the latest information: chardev 8 - Cataclysm Beta (http://chardev.org/?profile=21099)


Yes, I know about it. When we loose the 50 Hit from Bracers with the patch I'll...
Forum: Mages 01/25/11, 1:02 AM
Replies: 442
Views: 578,828
Posted By Silverwind
Here's my Fire 372 profile I made some days ago...

Here's my Fire 372 profile I made some days ago [edit:updated with new weapon]:
Mage_Fire_T11_372: chardev 8 - Cataclysm Beta (http://chardev.org/?profile=21099)

It should be BiS or close to, if we...
Forum: Public Discussion 01/12/11, 11:54 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 16,501
Posted By Silverwind
Has someone figured out the mechanic when...

Has someone figured out the mechanic when Cimaeron does an "early" feud, e.g. 30 seconds after the last one instead of 60 seconds? At first it seems random, but some people think it's percentage...
Forum: Mages 01/12/11, 11:43 AM
Replies: 783
Views: 3,966,452
Posted By Silverwind
The simcraft ignite numbers are too high as...

The simcraft ignite numbers are too high as discussed in the simcraft thread. Real logs from live show around 30-40% less ignite damage than the simulation because of ignite munching, which is worser...
Forum: Mages 01/08/11, 8:55 PM
Replies: 783
Views: 3,966,452
Posted By Silverwind
Here's a chart for the dot duration with...

Here's a chart for the dot duration with increasing haste.
http://i52.tinypic.com/rlx4qv.png

Also, I noticed an error in the OP. In the "Haste and DOTs" section, it is mentioned that Flame Orb gains...
Forum: The Dung Heap 01/07/11, 2:49 PM
Replies: 30,104
Views: 1,888,068
Posted By Silverwind
At 85, 648.91 Intellect gives 1% Crit, 1...

At 85, 648.91 Intellect gives 1% Crit, 1 Intellect increases mana by 15 and spellpower by 1. It's doesn't give any mana regen for mages any more since Cataclysm.
Forum: Mages 01/07/11, 3:59 AM
Replies: 442
Views: 578,828
Posted By Silverwind
There seems to be something wrong with Ignite in...

There seems to be something wrong with Ignite in simc. The current profiles list Ignite at 22.6%,22.7% and 23.5% of the total damage done, but in real logs I see 14-17% Ignite damage pretty...
Forum: Mages 12/31/10, 12:03 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 405,062
Posted By Silverwind
For Fire Mages: If you want to provide 100%...

For Fire Mages: If you want to provide 100% 3-Stack uptime of Dark Intend for the Warlock, use FFB as your main nuke on single-target fights. Fireball spec seems to only provide ~50% buff uptime from...
Forum: Mages 12/25/10, 10:18 PM
Replies: 783
Views: 3,966,452
Posted By Silverwind
I just happen to have 648 haste with 2/3 NP and I...

I just happen to have 648 haste with 2/3 NP and I can confirm that it is enough for the 5th tick. If I find an easy way to get 647, I will test this as well and edit this post.

EDIT: Tested with...
Forum: Mages 12/22/10, 9:30 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 917,935
Posted By Silverwind
The first implementation of PoM+AB had this...

The first implementation of PoM+AB had this behavior, but I changed it to be used on every cooldown. If simcraft correctly applies the 10s cooldown on PoM after using AP (I haven't checked the code...
Forum: Mages 12/22/10, 9:22 AM
Replies: 255
Views: 405,062
Posted By Silverwind
Use Dragon's Breath to interrupt the...

Use Dragon's Breath to interrupt the mind-controls during Cho'gall when the raid is clumped up. It's short duration makes it superior to the other long duration options like fear.
Forum: Mages 12/18/10, 7:00 AM
Replies: 442
Views: 578,828
Posted By Silverwind
Here's my WiP priority list, resulting in ~23757...

Here's my WiP priority list, resulting in ~23757 dps versus your current upload with 23276 dps. I shortened the burn phase at the end of the fight significantly, and used the second potion during a...
Forum: Mages 12/15/10, 11:42 AM
Replies: 442
Views: 578,828
Posted By Silverwind
Now that Shard of Woe is implemented, I did some...

Now that Shard of Woe is implemented, I did some short test runs with Theralion's Mirror and the Shard as trinkets.

In 372 gear, it seems to allow a mana-neutral AB4 conserve phase, and it may even...
Forum: Mages 12/03/10, 4:12 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 578,828
Posted By Silverwind
I've been able to improve the Arcane rotation a...

I've been able to improve the Arcane rotation a bit (~800 dps) by:

- Making sure the sim doesn't spam AB until OOM, instead it stops spamming at 25% mana and evo's back up.
- Trying to end the fight...
Forum: Mages 11/28/10, 3:14 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 917,935
Posted By Silverwind
That's right, see this post...

That's right, see this post (http://elitistjerks.com/f75/t36778-mage_simple_questions_simple_answers/p113/#post1787854) for details on MI scaling. From my testing on beta I found out that they...
Forum: Mages 11/25/10, 6:11 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 797,914
Posted By Silverwind
I wouldn't rule out the Ember Shadowspirit...

I wouldn't rule out the Ember Shadowspirit Diamond for Arcane yet (until more theorycrafting is done). With Crit as our weakest stat and with the low crit rates in the first gear tiers, I don't see...
Forum: Mages 11/25/10, 10:20 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 797,914
Posted By Silverwind
When comparing profession bonuses, we shouldn't...

When comparing profession bonuses, we shouldn't forget that permanent Intellect bonuses are far more valuable for Arcane then temporary procs because of way Mage Armor works. Also, the additional...
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