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Forum: Mages 02/23/12, 10:19 PM
Replies: 128
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Why would you want to limit the spell? Being able...

Why would you want to limit the spell? Being able to place it anywhere within range is clearly better than being limited to where we stand. The whole point of being able to cast two of them is so we...
Forum: Mages 02/06/12, 6:43 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 2,302,919
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Blizzard is also a suitable AoE for Congealed...

Blizzard is also a suitable AoE for Congealed Bloods, particularly if you do not have improved Arcane Explosion (or raid with 200ms+ latency and the lowered GCD still doesnt compete with Blizzard...
Forum: Mages 12/14/11, 7:17 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 405,027
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Correct. It also means you are free to damage all...

Correct. It also means you are free to damage all 4 frost pylons without any risk of death. There are a bunch of ways to exploit the bubble. Talented Stampeding Roar, talented Sprint, etc. That phase...
Forum: Mages 09/25/11, 4:08 AM
Replies: 433
Views: 2,302,919
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It's just a shame that the extra Arcane Powers we...

It's just a shame that the extra Arcane Powers we will be casting will not be the t12-4pieace mana-saving Arcane Powers.
Forum: Mages 09/23/11, 4:52 AM
Replies: 433
Views: 2,302,919
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There are also encounter specific scenarios that...

There are also encounter specific scenarios that alter Evocation/burn behavior.

For example, heroic Ragnaros. It is vitally important to have your burn ready for the start of Phase 3, then Evocate,...
Forum: Mages 09/01/11, 5:15 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 405,027
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And if you're double trapping on heroic mode,...

And if you're double trapping on heroic mode, blink the first one then Slowfall at the last second on the second.
Forum: Mages 08/21/11, 10:07 PM
Replies: 783
Views: 3,966,029
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Except you should Impact BEFORE the Combustion...

Except you should Impact BEFORE the Combustion and get Pyromaniac from the Pyroblast DoT, and then cast a Combustion with that extra haste. Therefore Impacting anytime for the next 11 seconds (ie the...
Forum: Mages 08/11/11, 10:43 AM
Replies: 783
Views: 3,966,029
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Not really, but you can use Pyromaniac - Spell -...

Not really, but you can use Pyromaniac - Spell - World of Warcraft (http://www.wowhead.com/spell=34295) as an excuse.
Forum: Mages 08/08/11, 9:25 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 578,787
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Or periods where you need high DPS, regardless of...

Or periods where you need high DPS, regardless of your arcane cycles. For example, Spinners spawning on Bethtilac.
Forum: Mages 07/25/11, 10:51 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 294,423
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I have done many 6+ million damage Combustions on...

I have done many 6+ million damage Combustions on Alysrazor using images with no problems. I pop images just after she hits 50% energy, during her spawning animation. (Using them before 50% energy...
Forum: Mages 07/24/11, 10:29 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 294,423
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He fucked up, Nhel. He must think that his burn...

He fucked up, Nhel. He must think that his burn phase *must* coincide with lust, which it most certainly does not. He should be using his burn phase ASAP and simply playing arcane like normal,...
Forum: Mages 07/12/11, 2:54 AM
Replies: 255
Views: 405,027
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Ah nice. It didn't work a couple of times for me...

Ah nice. It didn't work a couple of times for me on the first feather, but I must have just clicked too slow or maybe a latency related thing.
Forum: Mages 07/12/11, 1:27 AM
Replies: 255
Views: 405,027
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Heroic Rhyolith: For many mages it's instinct to...

Heroic Rhyolith:

For many mages it's instinct to throw up a Mage Ward and Mana Shield when shit hits the fan and you are very low HP. This can be frequent in heroic Rhyolith, especially if you get...
Forum: Mages 07/03/11, 9:53 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 2,302,919
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Incanter's Absorption is absolutely amazing for...

Incanter's Absorption is absolutely amazing for Sinestra. Assuming no Orb failures, the only way you can die on that fight is via the Flame Breath, typically a Flame Breath + Wrack combo. I am in the...
Forum: Mages 06/30/11, 8:54 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 2,302,919
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I have a different opinion on this. I think you...

I have a different opinion on this. I think you are not taking into account that Arcane is quite often moving, and with nothing to cast but either Mage Ward or Arcane Barrage (ignoring the near...
Forum: Mages 06/20/11, 9:09 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 294,423
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Some mobs there become immune to all attacks....

Some mobs there become immune to all attacks. Perhaps the "miss" you saw was an immune, but whatever tool you used (Recount, RSA, etc) displayed the text "miss".
Forum: Mages 06/09/11, 8:59 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 405,027
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Our raid has to hold off on AoE because the...

Our raid has to hold off on AoE because the whelps die way to quickly otherwise. By the time AoE starts, the whelps are all the way at the back of the room. It would not be worth standing next to...
Forum: Mages 06/09/11, 10:32 AM
Replies: 255
Views: 405,027
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Spec arcane. Gear for Hit > Mastery > Crit >...

Spec arcane. Gear for Hit > Mastery > Crit > Haste. Override your Arcane Missles glyph with Molten Armor glyph for P3. Spec Incanter's Absorption (you most likely won't be AoEing, ignore imp AE).
Forum: Mages 06/06/11, 7:07 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 405,027
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Definitely. A few pyroblasts can destroy...

Definitely. A few pyroblasts can destroy tentacles.
Forum: Mages 06/05/11, 6:20 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 405,027
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Additional tips on Absolute Corruption for...

Additional tips on Absolute Corruption for Chogal:

* This may be obvious, but I'll mention it just in case. Make sure your healers do not dispel Accelerated Corruption. This is how to reach 100%...
Forum: Mages 05/31/11, 5:32 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 294,423
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Use it conditionally. For a stand and nuke fight,...

Use it conditionally. For a stand and nuke fight, use Flame Orb on CD for extra damage. However some fights call for small burst periods, or other reasons why your mana might drop. In these...
Forum: The Dung Heap 05/17/11, 3:55 AM
Replies: 30,103
Views: 1,884,334
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http://elitistjerks.com/f75/t118084-cataclysm_arca...

http://elitistjerks.com/f75/t118084-cataclysm_arcane_mage_compendium/#Gemming <-- click to go to Gemming details.

It's pretty simple really. For any item you have with sockets in it, just compare...
Forum: Mages 05/13/11, 9:42 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 294,423
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For Heroic Chogal (10man), I use the following...

For Heroic Chogal (10man), I use the following cooldowns:

IB (also removes tentacle debuff)
Pain Sup
Barrier
Aura Mastery + Hand of Sacrifice
Spirit Link Totem (this makes the whole thing super...
Forum: Mages 04/06/11, 12:36 AM
Replies: 255
Views: 405,027
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I can confirm the Invis + Wind Blast trick. I'm...

I can confirm the Invis + Wind Blast trick. I'm currently working on Heroic Alakir 10m, and I am one of the two "sharers" amongst the 8 sectors. Thanks to Blink, Rocket Jump, and Invis (and even the...
Forum: Mages 03/22/11, 10:48 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 2,302,919
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You do not want to play Fire, because it is...

You do not want to play Fire, because it is easier (aka better)? That is a very silly basis for a decision.

Sorry to pick apart your boss list, but in the interest of better public...
Forum: Mages 03/18/11, 6:31 AM
Replies: 255
Views: 405,027
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Nice call, I didn't think of that. A downside...

Nice call, I didn't think of that. A downside would be that it spreads fire around a little more, but better than dying.
Forum: Mages 03/17/11, 5:04 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 405,027
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I assume most guilds use a mage to hit Atramedes...

I assume most guilds use a mage to hit Atramedes gongs (blink and/or improved blink is awesome). When kiting Atramedes beam in the flying phase, do not Ice Block if there is more than about 4 seconds...
Forum: Mages 03/02/11, 8:33 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 405,027
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10 man heroic Conclave of Wind (probably...

10 man heroic Conclave of Wind (probably applicable to 25man also?)

Mages can easily solo every Rohash ultimate - hurricane. I stay on Rohash to help break shield. Our dps then jump from Rohash to...
Forum: Mages 12/14/10, 8:51 AM
Replies: 783
Views: 3,966,029
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Every spec should have Impact unless you are...

Every spec should have Impact unless you are specifically fighting a single target boss and have a custom made spec for that boss only. Impact's value is worth it even if you occasionally have a...
Forum: Hunters 04/18/09, 9:28 PM
Replies: 561
Views: 781,294
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Yeah, Wolf. The damage difference according to...

Yeah, Wolf.

The damage difference according to the spreadsheet wasn't huge, and every other factor favours a wolf:

- When you swap to a different spec for a fight, your wolf still works, without...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/16/09, 9:28 PM
Replies: 816
Views: 317,625
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I haven't done 10 man yet, but if it's anything...

I haven't done 10 man yet, but if it's anything like 25, go kill Council, Kologarn, Hodir, Auriiruya, then move to Freya/Thorim/Mimiron/Vezax. Those first 3 should really be a one shot if the raid...
Forum: Hunters 04/16/09, 7:48 PM
Replies: 561
Views: 781,294
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Thanks mate. I also saw your other post about...

Thanks mate. I also saw your other post about this issue in the other thread, but unfortunately it was after the fight.
Forum: Hunters 04/16/09, 7:26 PM
Replies: 561
Views: 781,294
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I'm not so sure. I've been BM mainspec so far in...

I'm not so sure.

I've been BM mainspec so far in Ulduar - our guild does not have a ret paladin at the moment, and we wanted the 3% dmg buff slot filled - and I've been not only competitive but...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/02/09, 7:04 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 84,877
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To the comments regarding raid stacking due to...

To the comments regarding raid stacking due to timer-based hard modes, I think you're forgetting the raid stacking that goes on for other types of hard modes. eg: Sartharion 3-drakes. There is a...
Forum: Hunters 12/17/08, 12:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,710
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The PvP section of the EJ forums: Player vs....

The PvP section of the EJ forums:
Player vs. Player - Elitist Jerks (http://elitistjerks.com/f38/)

The Hunter thread in that section:
http://elitistjerks.com/f38/t19416-hunter_pvp_thread/

I dont...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/15/08, 11:46 PM
Replies: 406
Views: 171,797
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I have never witnessed any stacking. 5.1 second...

I have never witnessed any stacking. 5.1 second Pound casts and 4.8 second Locust Swarm casts are what we used to do it (maybe 5.2? I forget). There was a bug with Heart Strike that stacked with...
Forum: Hunters 12/08/08, 7:59 PM
Replies: 4,353
Views: 2,348,734
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That goes against this: It makes a lot more...

That goes against this:

It makes a lot more sense to scale off your ranged AP. Come to think of it, I think that's even in an in-game tooltip somewhere on the character/pet screen. I had always...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/08/08, 6:42 PM
Replies: 989
Views: 250,725
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10-man and 25-man. Personally I think they should...

10-man and 25-man. Personally I think they should be tracked as two separate lists/sections.

Achievements. A simple system would be to delegate achievements into one of two categories: "boss", or...
Forum: Hunters 12/08/08, 8:04 AM
Replies: 4,353
Views: 2,348,734
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Oh so it saves the current selected stuff and...

Oh so it saves the current selected stuff and adds it to the profile list info panel thing. I see.

I was sorta hoping that flipping the profile switch from one to another would basically be like...
Forum: Hunters 12/08/08, 1:05 AM
Replies: 4,353
Views: 2,348,734
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Is there an easy way to simultaneously manage...

Is there an easy way to simultaneously manage gear/talents for both a Marks and a BM spec? Maybe I'm missing something, but it seems like a lot of processes to swap between the two. The easiest way...
Forum: Hunters 12/08/08, 12:08 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 26,031
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You're thinking of Mortal Shots (+crit damage)....

You're thinking of Mortal Shots (+crit damage). Lethal Shots is the t1 talent that increases crit chance by 5% with 5 points.
Forum: Hunters 12/07/08, 9:25 PM
Replies: 774
Views: 789,421
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Adding an exclamation mark to the spell name when...

Adding an exclamation mark to the spell name when placing Aspects in a macro will ensure that every button press turns them on, rather than toggling them on and off. So if you would like to spam that...
Forum: Hunters 12/07/08, 6:22 PM
Replies: 1,230
Views: 839,943
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I believe it is better to use Rapid before...

I believe it is better to use Rapid before Bestial Wrath. This way you dont use up a GCD inside the TBW period on Rapid Fire, but rather begin your steadies ASAP. I know the Rapid cast is a reduced...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/05/08, 10:48 AM
Replies: 406
Views: 171,797
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Also for Consumption Junction, you can take your...

Also for Consumption Junction, you can take your time and LoS the cast using the pillars at the top of the stairs. He casts it every ~10-15 seconds, so just DPS for a bit, run out till cast, dps for...
Forum: Hunters 12/04/08, 8:02 PM
Replies: 599
Views: 713,461
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As others have said, splitting buffs via EBB is...

As others have said, splitting buffs via EBB is very handy. I've made quite a few groups. Here are mine to give others some ideas of what can be done:

- Self, all buffs. This just goes down the...
Forum: Hunters 12/04/08, 6:37 PM
Replies: 4,353
Views: 2,348,734
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I have also been getting this error repeatedly...

I have also been getting this error repeatedly for days. Some screenies are attached.

Also, the follow slots were not filled in by the import, if this also helps you diagnose the problem:
Main...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/04/08, 5:55 PM
Replies: 406
Views: 171,797
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My advice: DPS him steadily to around 35% and...

My advice:

DPS him steadily to around 35% and interrupt his cast. You'll probably get one cast at around 80%, then one at 35%. If you find you arent getting quite to 35% by second cast, just...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/30/08, 8:22 PM
Replies: 406
Views: 171,797
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I find that very hard to believe now that the max...

I find that very hard to believe now that the max pound time is just over 5 seconds, and not 12.

The achievement is not only overtuned, but the method required to complete is far more -- dodgy --...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/30/08, 9:39 AM
Replies: 406
Views: 171,797
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Tip: You need to go through one of them without...

Tip:

You need to go through one of them without Lust. It may as well be the first one. This means you can wipe and wipe until you successfully nuke down a 76-80% cast down to sub-50%, and then it's...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/25/08, 7:07 PM
Replies: 405
Views: 181,929
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I really dont know why people would be using up...

I really dont know why people would be using up to 10 healers in p3. We used 2 healers in the 10-man, and 3 healers in the 25 man. We had no deaths on the kill (3rd p3 attempt), and I dont remember...
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