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Forum: Druids 07/28/10, 2:40 AM
Replies: 832
Views: 399,470
Posted By Dioneirra
This. I suppose that change (if it will stand) is...

This. I suppose that change (if it will stand) is part of Blizzards way of making mechanics simpler. With this change Rejuvenation and Renew are basically one single spell, so it becomes a lot easier...
Forum: Druids 07/14/10, 4:40 PM
Replies: 573
Views: 140,951
Posted By Dioneirra
Regarding Moonkin Form early: Yes, it wouldn't...

Regarding Moonkin Form early: Yes, it wouldn't offer much at the beginnig, but isn't that part of scaling through leveling? A little bit more survivability. Fewer needs to rest and recover. An ever...
Forum: Druids 07/14/10, 1:27 PM
Replies: 573
Views: 140,951
Posted By Dioneirra
Actually, it could also be the case that both...

Actually, it could also be the case that both abilities will be our lv10 start, if you think about it. Each spec get's an active ability, a passive ability (sometimes even two) and the specialisation...
Forum: Druids 07/14/10, 11:41 AM
Replies: 573
Views: 140,951
Posted By Dioneirra
Ghostcrawler has already posted about this (see...

Ghostcrawler has already posted about this (see the official forum (http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=25968840029&pageNo=1&sid=1)). They are still deciding between Moonkin Form...
Forum: Druids 06/10/10, 3:53 AM
Replies: 355
Views: 92,417
Posted By Dioneirra
In it's actual form the resto tree seems to be a...

In it's actual form the resto tree seems to be a little bit more in line with blizzards announcement of making talents less boring and more fun. Quite some proc-like effects, also some situational...
Forum: Druids 05/06/10, 9:37 AM
Replies: 355
Views: 92,417
Posted By Dioneirra
I reached a similiar conclussion. That's why i...

I reached a similiar conclussion. That's why i suspect that either the Glyph might be redesigned (which would profit quite a little bit from then standard haste/crit mechanic on DoTs) or we are...
Forum: Druids 05/06/10, 8:09 AM
Replies: 355
Views: 92,417
Posted By Dioneirra
While juggling a little bit with the first...

While juggling a little bit with the first balance tree changes i wonder if there will be a major redesign of the moonfire glyph. Three talents explicitly mention the direct damage part of this...
Forum: Druids 05/06/10, 3:08 AM
Replies: 355
Views: 92,417
Posted By Dioneirra
Quite a lot of talents seem to be based on a...

Quite a lot of talents seem to be based on a relative health level of 25%. This is somewhat interesting, because compared to todays average health levels this is a really low breakpoint. Today the...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/25/10, 3:53 AM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,449,589
Posted By Dioneirra
There is still the posibility that the...

There is still the posibility that the Arthas-related soundfiles and everything connected to it is not part of the usual progression path, but another way choosen by Blizzard to offer a wide...
Forum: The Dung Heap 10/24/09, 12:58 PM
Replies: 30,098
Views: 1,874,305
Posted By Dioneirra
The times of heaving a healer for the tank(s) and...

The times of heaving a healer for the tank(s) and another one for the rest are a thing of a nearly forgotten past, back then when Stratholme, Scholomance and the like were being visited by 10 player...
Forum: Druids 10/14/09, 7:16 AM
Replies: 2,439
Views: 1,167,905
Posted By Dioneirra
I am sorry, but i don't see your point there....

I am sorry, but i don't see your point there. Besides the obvious fact, that haste will of course affect DoTs and HoTs in quite a different way, it does not interfere with the linked thread (which...
Forum: Druids 10/14/09, 2:27 AM
Replies: 2,439
Views: 1,167,905
Posted By Dioneirra
Looing at the last changes, it would seems that...

Looing at the last changes, it would seems that blizzard is testing two different ways of integrating haste with DoTs/HoTs. Quote: Shadowform now let the periodic damage of your Shadow Word: Pain,...
Forum: Druids 07/18/09, 1:30 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 29,041
Posted By Dioneirra
I can only speak for our resident ferals. They...

I can only speak for our resident ferals. They stopped playing bear mostly because they felt like not providing something substantial for the raids anymore. After the 'rebalancing' they claim to have...
Forum: Druids 03/19/09, 9:39 AM
Replies: 2,439
Views: 1,167,905
Posted By Dioneirra
The spell is (because of the design, hefty CD and...

The spell is (because of the design, hefty CD and group restriction) indeed not very usable. Situations where i use it are scare and very specific (given that i am in the MT group, and have Imp Tranq...
Forum: Druids 03/14/09, 1:01 PM
Replies: 2,439
Views: 1,167,905
Posted By Dioneirra
This is something i noticed mostly doing...

This is something i noticed mostly doing evaluations of logs during an application process. Swiftmend got pushed back quite a lot in usage as well as even in the consciousness of many druids. Of...
Forum: Druids 03/14/09, 8:57 AM
Replies: 2,439
Views: 1,167,905
Posted By Dioneirra
Nobody said that, please do not pull things out...

Nobody said that, please do not pull things out of thin air.
What i oppose are asumptions like "an additional tick will increase HPS and HPM" without further analysation. Yes, of course it will do so...
Forum: Druids 03/14/09, 8:14 AM
Replies: 2,439
Views: 1,167,905
Posted By Dioneirra
Why is erveryone so impressed with 4T8? I do see...

Why is erveryone so impressed with 4T8? I do see its value in 5 and 10 men play, where a tossed rejuv for someone taking splash damage is something very common. But i do not see it as very useful in...
Forum: Druids 03/01/09, 11:14 AM
Replies: 2,439
Views: 1,167,905
Posted By Dioneirra
Which wouldn't even be that complicated. They...

Which wouldn't even be that complicated. They only need to script a fight between several NPCs, which may or may not stop when reaching low HP (think Shattered Halls or Black Temple), and respawn...
Forum: Druids 02/28/09, 9:20 AM
Replies: 2,439
Views: 1,167,905
Posted By Dioneirra
In the end, Blizzard will have other ways beside...

In the end, Blizzard will have other ways beside influencing the usage of a spell besides tinkering with mana cost and efficiency. While i do disagree with the actual PTR implementation of Lifebloom...
Forum: Druids 02/24/09, 10:24 AM
Replies: 2,439
Views: 1,167,905
Posted By Dioneirra
This is just the effect of the rejuvenation...

This is just the effect of the rejuvenation glyph, i.e. this is the way the additional 50% tick (while below 50% health) is created. The gylph itself is unchanged, you just mixed up a triggered...
Forum: Druids 02/24/09, 8:08 AM
Replies: 761
Views: 318,919
Posted By Dioneirra
After some examination of the PTR files i noticed...

After some examination of the PTR files i noticed two new restoration glyphs, unsure, if they are implemented or only not removed design ideas. Also found a new balance glyph.

Glyph of Nourish
Your...
Forum: Druids 01/07/09, 1:16 PM
Replies: 2,439
Views: 1,167,905
Posted By Dioneirra
While i do think the same as far as the missing...

While i do think the same as far as the missing glyph is concerned (that it should be supplied, and it should somehow be balanced to counter the somewhat overpowered Regrowth glyph), i oppose the...
Forum: Druids 12/31/08, 2:39 PM
Replies: 2,439
Views: 1,167,905
Posted By Dioneirra
Just to make a quick objection. Both talents are...

Just to make a quick objection. Both talents are somewhat disputable, both in design and actual playing impact. But still, i do have used Imp Tranquility a few time successfully, so i wouldn't call...
Forum: Druids 12/26/08, 10:26 AM
Replies: 2,439
Views: 1,167,905
Posted By Dioneirra
On 10 men patchwerk i hot both tanks completly...

On 10 men patchwerk i hot both tanks completly and use free cds to spam nourish (4T7) on the MT. The second healer takes care of the HS tank, while providing situational heal for the MT (priest will...
Forum: Druids 12/25/08, 10:02 AM
Replies: 2,439
Views: 1,167,905
Posted By Dioneirra
Living Seed is a talent where i still ponder what...

Living Seed is a talent where i still ponder what exact value it offers. The given healing percentage seems to be correct, a naxx clear usually shows 2-3%. From my personal point of view i would...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/02/08, 2:19 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 34,326
Posted By Dioneirra
Zones and Quests The various zones in Burning...

Zones and Quests
The various zones in Burning Crusade did leave a mixed feeling for me. I liked the introductive design of Hellfire Peninsula, the way you were guided (or lets say pushed) through the...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/25/08, 2:50 PM
Replies: 425
Views: 94,823
Posted By Dioneirra
The quest for the new Boss in Karazhan, Tenris...

The quest for the new Boss in Karazhan, Tenris Mirkblood, is now activated on our server. We strive to get a PuG started to take a look at him.
Forum: Public Discussion 10/08/08, 8:45 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 102,358
Posted By Dioneirra
Speaking from a balance druid point of view, i...

Speaking from a balance druid point of view, i would be careful in assuming that your local moonkin is able to provide Imp Faerie Fire. Right now it is the ability that will be most likely left out...
Forum: Druids 09/20/08, 2:16 AM
Replies: 1,690
Views: 338,792
Posted By Dioneirra
While Nature's Grace indeed was overbudgeted...

While Nature's Grace indeed was overbudgeted (especially after moving it some tiers down), the tree seems to get once again bloated to a point (through the positioning of the crucial talents), where...
Forum: Druids 09/09/08, 5:16 PM
Replies: 1,690
Views: 338,792
Posted By Dioneirra
Ghostcrawler did made a post adressing balance...

Ghostcrawler did made a post adressing balance druid issues (http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9679751388&pageNo=1&sid=2000#10) today. While some of the things he said were true...
Forum: Druids 09/06/08, 8:29 AM
Replies: 1,690
Views: 338,792
Posted By Dioneirra
I have to disagree. While Haste really is a weak...

I have to disagree. While Haste really is a weak (if not even obsolete) stat for most restoration druids (depending on how GCD and Gift of the Earthmother will be implemented in the retail version of...
Forum: Druids 09/06/08, 2:55 AM
Replies: 653
Views: 188,187
Posted By Dioneirra
Taking a look at the datamined Druid Restoration...

Taking a look at the datamined Druid Restoration Set from Naxx 10 shows a somewhat interesting development in itemization. While Set Boni are missing right now (as usual), there is quite some haste...
Forum: Druids 09/03/08, 11:56 AM
Replies: 1,690
Views: 338,792
Posted By Dioneirra
Actually, i would suggest that right now we are...

Actually, i would suggest that right now we are the most effective Hybrid Healers without respec too. Due to the need to spec at least a small amount in restoration, and the tree design after the...
Forum: Druids 09/03/08, 9:17 AM
Replies: 1,690
Views: 338,792
Posted By Dioneirra
Take a look at the latest WotLK build, Misery has...

Take a look at the latest WotLK build, Misery has become a 3 point talent applying a debuff (through the same spells as before) with 1% spellhit bonus per point. Also see the Blue Post regarding...
Forum: Druids 09/03/08, 7:00 AM
Replies: 1,690
Views: 338,792
Posted By Dioneirra
What i would like to know about this base...

What i would like to know about this base rotation, is it actually know in the meantime (as i understood, at least the Druid Glyphs are mostly implemented and itemized) that the SF Glyph works in...
Forum: Druids 08/30/08, 4:48 PM
Replies: 1,690
Views: 338,792
Posted By Dioneirra
But this also means, that it is actually not...

But this also means, that it is actually not mandatory to field pushback resistance even in BC content. The progression curve in BC is leading (only counting 25 people raid instances) from...
Forum: Druids 08/30/08, 11:32 AM
Replies: 1,690
Views: 338,792
Posted By Dioneirra
Even after the revamp of the balance tree (which...

Even after the revamp of the balance tree (which does quite work at the lower tiers, especially through adding additional synergy effects), the end tier (9-11) still seems weak and in need of...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/29/08, 6:47 AM
Replies: 1,901
Views: 881,053
Posted By Dioneirra
The glyph preview for druids shows that it will...

The glyph preview for druids shows that it will most likely be subject of a lot of rebalancing. The shown glyphs differ quite a lot in terms of usability even among the same glyph category (minor,...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/18/08, 12:23 PM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,903,839
Posted By Dioneirra
As far as i can see, healing is just converted to...

As far as i can see, healing is just converted to spell power, without a school. Best example should be Living Crystal Breastplate, which got two identical Equip: Spellpower Entries in the WotLK...
Forum: Druids 07/18/08, 3:48 AM
Replies: 1,690
Views: 338,792
Posted By Dioneirra
The long awaited change to the moonkin form mana...

The long awaited change to the moonkin form mana regeneration is a boon to the mana shortage we will be facing in WotLK. While i believe that we still will be facing mana problems, it offers a...
Forum: Public Discussion 06/23/08, 10:19 AM
Replies: 435
Views: 155,387
Posted By Dioneirra
Your edit is correct, you did misunderstand it...

Your edit is correct, you did misunderstand it the first time. While he is above ground, any incoming damage is just reduced, but he can be debuffed and damaged (which is what you should be obviously...
Forum: Public Discussion 06/23/08, 2:49 AM
Replies: 435
Views: 155,387
Posted By Dioneirra
They are two seperate mobs, which share a HP...

They are two seperate mobs, which share a HP Pool. Applied debuffs do stay on Ahune while submerged, but while being submerged, he will become immune to everything, so a CoD will likely need to be...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/23/08, 4:16 PM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,903,839
Posted By Dioneirra
Well, let's overlook the weak 'whine' accusation...

Well, let's overlook the weak 'whine' accusation (really, why do people think it strenghtens their position if they include some sort of "whine", "qq" or similar phrases? often they achieve exactly...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/23/08, 6:53 AM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,903,839
Posted By Dioneirra
Negative bits were meant as in 'i was...

Negative bits were meant as in 'i was disappointed to see these changes/not-changes' not as in 'this was done wrong'. After all, it's only criticism based on available information, not based on...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/21/08, 1:19 PM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,903,839
Posted By Dioneirra
Also interesting, there are two entries of the...

Also interesting, there are two entries of the new Hurricane Rank 5, one with the old wording, and one explicitly stating it will increase time between melee attacks, ranged attacks and spellcasting....
Forum: Public Discussion 05/20/08, 5:04 PM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,903,839
Posted By Dioneirra
Well, let's try this. A take on the actual...

Well, let's try this. A take on the actual druidic changes from the viewpoint of a raiding moonkin.

Positive Bits:

- interesting idea with Master Shapeshifter similar to the warlock demonolgy...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/20/08, 12:08 PM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,903,839
Posted By Dioneirra
On the other hand, it's the only thing...

On the other hand, it's the only thing leatherworking offers. The BoP Sets are way below the quality of both the tailoring sets and the smithing weapons (besides the sets being very... strange in...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/20/08, 9:57 AM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,903,839
Posted By Dioneirra
Blizzard tried various combinations of mechanics...

Blizzard tried various combinations of mechanics and itemization regarding spelldamage and healing in the past. I always found it somewhat sad that the hybrid itemization (that means, spelldamage and...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/20/08, 7:02 AM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,903,839
Posted By Dioneirra
Ah, i think i can see what you want to say. You...

Ah, i think i can see what you want to say. You are not against 'Improved Oldability' per se, you just want to have it wrapped up in a sparkly and shiny way? Because, you see, Imp XYZ which just adds...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/20/08, 6:22 AM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,903,839
Posted By Dioneirra
You really think so? I wouldn't agree with you...

You really think so? I wouldn't agree with you here. Most classes and talent specs have spells or abilities that seldom or never see the light of the day. Some are to weak, others are too restricted...
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