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Forum: The Dung Heap 11/18/10, 3:05 PM

Replies: 30,103 Thread of Ultimate Stupidity Views: 1,884,666 Posted By marano Some people keep saying it's a dps loss to cast... Some people keep saying it's a dps loss to cast chaosbolt during backdraft. But is that actually true? They claim that hasted incinerates have a higher DPCT therefore you have to use the 3x backdraft...

Forum: Warlocks 11/18/10, 11:08 AM

Replies: 3,035 SimulationCraft for Warlocks (4.0.3a numbers at 80 and 85) Views: 3,750,655 Posted By marano That's true. But if a demo warlock can stand... That's true. But if a demo warlock can stand close enough to use shadowflame a destro warlock can too. So either remove the close range spells from demo's profile or add them to the destro...

Forum: Warlocks 11/15/10, 9:22 AM

Replies: 3,035 SimulationCraft for Warlocks (4.0.3a numbers at 80 and 85) Views: 3,750,655 Posted By marano Hi Zak, I noticed you removed shadowflame from... Hi Zak, I noticed you removed shadowflame from destruction's profile because it was a spell that needed unrealistic positioning to use. You haven't removed it from the demonology profile though. Did...

Forum: Warlocks 11/10/10, 5:34 AM

Replies: 2,067 Warlock: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 870,056 Posted By marano Interesting question. I know the pet racial... Interesting question. I know the pet racial counts for regular minions, but does it also count for your temporary minions (infernal, doomguard and ebon imp)? Personally I would lover to change...

Forum: Warlocks 10/13/10, 11:09 AM

Replies: 259 4.0 Pre-Cataclysm Raiding Views: 637,489 Posted By marano Why wouldn't you? DPS is calculated from the... Why wouldn't you? DPS is calculated from the moment your first spell hits. So hardcasting a soulfire at pull actually increases your dps and allows you to save your 3 shards for SP. Whenever imp...

Forum: Warlocks 01/08/10, 5:26 AM

Replies: 1,633 Dots and you: The Affliction Warlock Thread Views: 3,266,484 Posted By marano Both are important. Without that initial SB you... Both are important. Without that initial SB you won't have 2x stacks of SE until your Haunt hits again. Without the initial SB you might not have the 5% crit debuff on the target which you really...

Forum: Warlocks 01/07/10, 8:30 AM

Replies: 1,633 Dots and you: The Affliction Warlock Thread Views: 3,266,484 Posted By marano No that's not the case. You cast both an sb as... No that's not the case. You cast both an sb as Haunt before anything else to benefit from 2x stacks of Shadow Embrace

Forum: Warlocks 01/07/10, 8:17 AM

Replies: 1,633 Dots and you: The Affliction Warlock Thread Views: 3,266,484 Posted By marano This is what I understood from what I've read so... This is what I understood from what I've read so far: - A flat damage increase like SE (shadow embrace) has to be applied BEFORE you apply corruption. If you don't corruption will not benefit from SE...

Forum: Warlocks 01/07/10, 6:14 AM

Replies: 1,633 Dots and you: The Affliction Warlock Thread Views: 3,266,484 Posted By marano There's something I haven't managed to figure out... There's something I haven't managed to figure out yet: The starting skill priority is sb - haunt - corr - ua - coa --> You want sb and haunt first for the 2 stacks of SE. When you cast your sb and...

Forum: Warlocks 12/09/09, 8:16 AM

Replies: 2,067 Warlock: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 870,056 Posted By marano Hey guys, I know that aff is the top singletarget... Hey guys, I know that aff is the top singletarget dps spec at this moment. But as our servers aren't up yet I was wondering whether anyone had some hands-on experience in ICC. If so, is it even...

Forum: Warlocks 10/09/09, 9:05 AM

Replies: 2,067 Warlock: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 870,056 Posted By marano Unfortunately, no, not with 4x tier 9.x. It... Unfortunately, no, not with 4x tier 9.x. It should scale with the increased 10% damage from immolate. But if you take the time to test it on dummies, you'll notice that conflag will hit for about 50...

Forum: Warlocks 10/07/09, 12:30 PM

Replies: 505 Warlock Bugs Views: 257,888 Posted By marano I understand... But I can't spend 3 hours on... I understand... But I can't spend 3 hours on dummies. You should have a look at it when you get your last 2 tier 9 pieces. It's really strange. But doesn't it strike you as odd, that my conflags hit...

Forum: Warlocks 10/06/09, 7:49 PM

Replies: 505 Warlock Bugs Views: 257,888 Posted By marano This is the WOL link with 2x T8.5 and 2x T9.5 -... This is the WOL link with 2x T8.5 and 2x T9.5 - Only present buff was Fel Armor, cloak and trinkets removed and Pyroclasm was cancelled before casting any other spell: UPDATED 3 MINUTE DUMMY FIGHT:...

Forum: Warlocks 10/06/09, 7:32 PM

Replies: 2,067 Warlock: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 870,056 Posted By marano Well, I did some testing and apparently 4x T9.5... Well, I did some testing and apparently 4x T9.5 is still not working with Conflagrate. This is the WOL link with 2x T8.5 and 2x T9.5 - Only present buff was Fel Armor, cloak and trinkets removed and...

Forum: Warlocks 09/10/09, 7:44 AM

Replies: 503 Leulier's Warlock DPS Spreadsheet Views: 431,560 Posted By marano First of all, thanks for your hard work! I know... First of all, thanks for your hard work! I know I'm probably doing something wrong, but I can't seem to get it to work; -When I try to load my gear or talents from the armory I get Error...

Forum: Warlocks 09/07/09, 6:21 AM

Replies: 2,067 Warlock: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 870,056 Posted By marano You always focus on spell power and haste,... You always focus on spell power and haste, regardless of your crit rating. Crit rating is to be considered as a 'bonus stat' which is welcomed when received, but isn't sought-after when itemizing.

Forum: Warlocks 05/29/09, 11:25 AM

Replies: 2,067 Warlock: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 870,056 Posted By marano Yea but what I'm wondering is whether it's... Yea but what I'm wondering is whether it's actually a dps increase to have the glyph of LT over the glyph of incin. As 3/13/55 I only tap when I move. There are very few fights in Ulduar that allow...

Forum: Warlocks 05/23/09, 8:49 PM

Replies: 1,399 The Mage Equivalent: The Destruction Warlock Views: 2,337,089 Posted By marano I'm sure it does. But in Ulduar, you hardly get... I'm sure it does. But in Ulduar, you hardly get the chance to stand and nuke to the point of going oom. There's always at least one ablity that obligates you to move. This is your chance to LT...

Forum: Warlocks 05/15/09, 8:02 AM

Replies: 2,067 Warlock: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 870,056 Posted By marano Shadow Mastery I've searched the thread buy no similar questions were asked. Shadow Mastery: Increases the damage dealt, or life drained by 15% Do you actually need to activate this with a shadow bolt? Or is it...

Forum: Warlocks 05/15/09, 7:21 AM

Replies: 637 Trinket Discussion Views: 754,672 Posted By marano Don't be ridiculous. The fact that most viable... Don't be ridiculous. The fact that most viable specs scale better with crit, doesn't mean it's actually bad. Remember that we're not focussing itemization towards crit, for the sole reason that it's...

Forum: Warlocks 04/21/09, 5:00 AM

Replies: 448 PVE Raiding Compendium V3.1 Views: 1,083,899 Posted By marano We're working our way through ulduar 10 and 25.... We're working our way through ulduar 10 and 25. 10 is close to being cleared (2 bosses left) and in 25 we're reaching the tier bosses. Now for us warlocks a very important question related to the...

Forum: Warlocks 04/11/09, 6:36 PM

Replies: 110 The Value of 4t7 Views: 87,004 Posted By marano At the moment (on live) it's best to have all BiS... At the moment (on live) it's best to have all BiS items, which automatically results in not having the four set T7 bonus. As we currently only tap when needed, it's not a major loss. 3.1's life tap...

Forum: Warlocks 04/11/09, 6:17 PM

Replies: 448 PVE Raiding Compendium V3.1 Views: 1,083,899 Posted By marano Maybe it's a good idea to make a BiS for both... Maybe it's a good idea to make a BiS for both affliction as decimate/e. Suppression allows aff warlocks to itemize towards 11% hit. This leaves us with a lot of space for SP and haste. decimate/ES...

Forum: Warlocks 04/08/09, 7:50 AM

Replies: 670 Warlock WWS Help and Analysis Views: 192,065 Posted By marano Hey guys, I've been constantly monitoring and... Hey guys, I've been constantly monitoring and reading these threads. Finding the information you're actually looking for is pretty challenging when topics are as broad as they are. I've extensively...

Forum: Warlocks 03/13/09, 6:13 AM

Replies: 110 The Value of 4t7 Views: 87,004 Posted By marano I replaced my t7.5 chest with the Gown of the... I replaced my t7.5 chest with the Gown of the Spell-weaver My 4set bonus has been broken, yet it provides considerably more dps. Fact stands that having the best-in-slot items results in breaking the...

Forum: Warlocks 03/07/09, 9:32 AM

Replies: 739 3.1 Patch notes discussion Views: 288,082 Posted By marano Hey guys, I'm on PTR at the moment and I can... Hey guys, I'm on PTR at the moment and I can confirm that UA and Immo are still castable on the same target. Decimate doesn't work on dummies. I keep seeing other player's DoTs on my Dotimer when...

Forum: Warlocks 02/05/09, 7:53 AM

Replies: 1,633 Dots and you: The Affliction Warlock Thread Views: 3,266,484 Posted By marano I agree with you on most things, but we're not... I agree with you on most things, but we're not the higest dps class in game at the moment. Mages, Arcane mages to be precise, surpass us by an average of 1000dps on a stand-still fight e.g. Patchwerk...

Forum: Warlocks 01/24/09, 6:58 PM

Replies: 212 Upcoming Affliction Simplification Views: 72,255 Posted By marano - I think shadow embrace should have 1 stack (but... - I think shadow embrace should have 1 stack (but with the effect of the current 2 stacks) and should be triggered/refreshed by: SB and by drain SOUL. - Haunt should be instant and replenish mana...

Forum: Warlocks 01/22/09, 2:38 PM

Replies: 351 Highest DPS specs after patch Views: 249,483 Posted By marano Hey guys, I've had both specs tested on similar... Hey guys, I've had both specs tested on similar encounters. Apparently Haunt/Ruin still wins by a long shot. If you're the only Affliction lock in the raid, you could consider this patch to bring...

Forum: Warlocks 01/13/09, 7:24 AM

Replies: 351 Highest DPS specs after patch Views: 249,483 Posted By marano Taking your calculations into account it's safe... Taking your calculations into account it's safe to assume that Improved Soul Leech will replenish enough mana. This gives us space to play around with 5 talents. Unfortunately there aren't many dps...

Forum: Warlocks 01/13/09, 5:44 AM

Replies: 351 Highest DPS specs after patch Views: 249,483 Posted By marano I'm reading some interesting posts... I'm reading some interesting posts here. Assuming F&B won't change, it seems clear that taking it will be a waste of 5 talent points. Taking improved Healthstones is pure utility. We're not...

Forum: The Dung Heap 01/12/09, 9:29 AM

Replies: 30,103 Thread of Ultimate Stupidity Views: 1,884,666 Posted By marano Thanks for the extensive reply. I'll revise some... Thanks for the extensive reply. I'll revise some statements where needed after a few more replies.

Forum: Warlocks 01/12/09, 8:29 AM

Replies: 351 Highest DPS specs after patch Views: 249,483 Posted By marano A lot has been said about both Affliction as... A lot has been said about both Affliction as Destruction. This is good as we’re scrutinizing both specializations. I'll try to unite the most valuable replies once again. Affliction - Opinions...

Forum: Warlocks 01/11/09, 6:27 AM

Replies: 351 Highest DPS specs after patch Views: 249,483 Posted By marano To make this thread somewhat legible I'll... To make this thread somewhat legible I'll summarize some aspects after a few more resplies. Taihaku, I'm considering the same thing. Maybe not using conflag whenever it's up, but to use it at start...

Forum: Warlocks 01/10/09, 8:13 AM

Replies: 351 Highest DPS specs after patch Views: 249,483 Posted By marano True, most of us do not itemize towards crit, but... True, most of us do not itemize towards crit, but towards haste. SB has a long base casting time and is our main nuke, DS is our execute and haste affects it, so haste is overal more valuable to us....

Forum: Warlocks 01/09/09, 9:15 PM

Replies: 351 Highest DPS specs after patch Views: 249,483 Posted By marano Actually your calculations seem pretty accurate.... Actually your calculations seem pretty accurate. Also, I share your opinion. I took all my hit increasing and mana cost reducing talents (supp and cata). This gave me significantly more space to...

Forum: Warlocks 01/09/09, 9:06 PM

Replies: 351 Highest DPS specs after patch Views: 249,483 Posted By marano I'm still not sure about whether sacrificing... I'm still not sure about whether sacrificing points in ISB is worth getting even one point in MC. According to the following calculations made by Fallenman, every point in ISB is worth more than...

Forum: Warlocks 01/09/09, 1:28 PM

Replies: 351 Highest DPS specs after patch Views: 249,483 Posted By marano Recapitulation of replies: Affliction: -... Recapitulation of replies: Affliction: - Currently Affliction is hands down the highest raw DPS spec. - Generally accepted - Evert 1 point in ISB is worth more DPS than every 1 point in MC -...

Forum: Warlocks 01/09/09, 10:31 AM

Replies: 351 Highest DPS specs after patch Views: 249,483 Posted By marano That's true of course, but: Do you wait for the... That's true of course, but: Do you wait for the last 5 second on immo before casting conflag to benefit from the 25% increased crit? Or will you cast conflag whenever it's off cooldown for the...

Forum: Warlocks 01/09/09, 10:14 AM

Replies: 351 Highest DPS specs after patch Views: 249,483 Posted By marano I sure hope so. As Blizzard is forcing us to use... I sure hope so. As Blizzard is forcing us to use our demons I'd appreciate if they would increase their overal survivability as well. To continue on Lominen's reply in an orderly fashion: - I hope...

Forum: Warlocks 01/09/09, 9:25 AM

Replies: 351 Highest DPS specs after patch Views: 249,483 Posted By marano I agree that utility is important. But I do not... I agree that utility is important. But I do not think it's smart to sacrifice dps for some minor utility when there are other classes which have these utilities without sacrificing any dps. (Mage...

Forum: Warlocks 01/09/09, 8:27 AM

Replies: 351 Highest DPS specs after patch Views: 249,483 Posted By marano I'd go for the following spec Talent Calculator -... I'd go for the following spec Talent Calculator - World of Warcraft (http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=IbZcLczsbZVcGVr0uVoAcct) With Glyph of Immo, Conflag and Imp/coa

Forum: Warlocks 01/09/09, 8:16 AM

Replies: 351 Highest DPS specs after patch Views: 249,483 Posted By marano I'm sorry about the confusion. I did the research... I'm sorry about the confusion. I did the research and the Imp does NOT benefit from MC uptime. That makes it less of a dilemma. Anyway, personally I wouldn't skip the hit talents just for MC and...

Forum: Warlocks 01/09/09, 7:47 AM

Replies: 351 Highest DPS specs after patch Views: 249,483 Posted By marano I should rephrase it: Demonic Powere doesn't buff... I should rephrase it: Demonic Powere doesn't buff the Imp's FB, it just reduces the Imp's casting time. I might err here, but I thought the Imp's FB already benefits from MC uptime? If it doesn't,...

Forum: Warlocks 01/09/09, 7:10 AM

Replies: 1,633 Dots and you: The Affliction Warlock Thread Views: 3,266,484 Posted By marano How do you ad a sound to a ds tick? Sounds... How do you ad a sound to a ds tick? Sounds helpful! Honestly I would like to display the damage done from my DS on a different side of the screen. Sct can unfortunately only stack ALL dmg to a...

Forum: Warlocks 01/09/09, 7:01 AM

Replies: 351 Highest DPS specs after patch Views: 249,483 Posted By marano Highest DPS specs after patch Hey guys, As you may have seen on PTR/MMO-Champion, some things might change after the patch goes live. For affliction: - The Felhunter will be fixed - CoA Glyph will be an actual dps increase -...

Forum: Warlocks 12/30/08, 5:26 AM

Replies: 742 PVE Spec Discussion Views: 665,908 Posted By marano Once again, you guys have been very... Once again, you guys have been very helpful. Indeed, the affliction tree seems to have more talents that scale well with higher gear levels. Therefore it might still be the top damage build. I...

Forum: Warlocks 12/29/08, 3:15 PM

Replies: 742 PVE Spec Discussion Views: 665,908 Posted By marano Fellow warlocks, I've been reading these forums... Fellow warlocks, I've been reading these forums for a while now. I also replied on some threads and am happy that there are so many out there brain storming about our class mechanics. So first of...

Forum: Warlocks 12/27/08, 10:28 AM

Replies: 1,633 Dots and you: The Affliction Warlock Thread Views: 3,266,484 Posted By marano Well, I'm about to respec because I have 14% hit... Well, I'm about to respec because I have 14% hit and am soft capped in raids. I can leave cataclysm out, but im just wondering what would provide more dps, 2 points in demonic power and 3 in ISB or...

Forum: Warlocks 12/27/08, 5:32 AM

Replies: 1,633 Dots and you: The Affliction Warlock Thread Views: 3,266,484 Posted By marano How is amp curse better than anything... How is amp curse better than anything really? Like a previous poster said, you don't need to sacrifice anything to get hitcapped when you're at a certain gear level. Fel concentration is a better...

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