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Forum: Warlocks 10/14/10, 8:30 AM
Replies: 259
Views: 637,505
Posted By calderstrake
The major changes I noticed in our raid last...

The major changes I noticed in our raid last night were:

We only need to Life Tap once per 4-5 rotations on Haunt/UA. Since we don't need to worry about the buff from GoLT anymore, this is a welcome...
Forum: Warlocks 10/14/10, 8:18 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 318,529
Posted By calderstrake
I just wanted to post some early thoughts about...

I just wanted to post some early thoughts about current changes to Affliction in 4.0.1 vs. 3.3.5.

The old rotation and mechanics allowed you to macro Haunt and UA to one button resulting in the...
Forum: Warlocks 10/13/10, 10:29 AM
Replies: 259
Views: 637,505
Posted By calderstrake
CoE is still the spell that you cast if and only...

CoE is still the spell that you cast if and only if you are the only person in the raid that can provide that buff.
Forum: Warlocks 10/13/10, 10:06 AM
Replies: 259
Views: 637,505
Posted By calderstrake
1. Although the priority is Corruption > Haunt >...

1. Although the priority is Corruption > Haunt > UA > BoA > Shadow Embrace > DS (<=25) > SB or DL; the best opening rotation should still be: SB > Haunt > UA > BoA > Corruption. Here's why: you get...
Forum: Druids 07/22/10, 11:42 AM
Replies: 832
Views: 399,579
Posted By calderstrake
This is a very good point. The first tier content...

This is a very good point. The first tier content has consistently proven to be more of a challenge than the higher end content. When you enter tier one, you may have a few epics, but you would...
Forum: Warlocks 07/22/10, 11:25 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 264,810
Posted By calderstrake
That is a good clarification, but it doesn't...

That is a good clarification, but it doesn't change the fact that we will be casting one more spell for each spec. It doesn't make sense to simplify the casting in one expansion just to bring the...
Forum: Warlocks 07/21/10, 4:54 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 264,810
Posted By calderstrake
In terms of quantity, I cannot see any more...

In terms of quantity, I cannot see any more additions happening. If anything, skills will be replaced/removed and/or moved.

What concerns me is the removal in 3.x of Siphon Life and consolidation of...
Forum: Warlocks 07/20/10, 2:53 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 264,810
Posted By calderstrake
With the latest posted talent trees on...

With the latest posted talent trees on mmo-champion, it seems there are many left-over talent points and 'required to spend' points left in the Affliction spec.

I came up with 32/0/3...
Forum: Warlocks 03/30/09, 2:41 AM
Replies: 637
Views: 754,700
Posted By calderstrake
Just to offer supporting evidence; IDS doesn't...

Just to offer supporting evidence; IDS doesn't work with Hurricane either. It seems the heart of the matter is whether it should proc on AoE spells or not. I can see reasons to support both sides.
Forum: Warlocks 03/13/09, 2:03 AM
Replies: 3,035
Views: 3,750,729
Posted By calderstrake
All of these results include this as declared by...

All of these results include this as declared by Caster_T7_Base_Gear.simcraft.
Forum: Druids 03/12/09, 12:25 AM
Replies: 255
Views: 493,929
Posted By calderstrake
*EDIT* My original post was taken from the wrong...

*EDIT*
My original post was taken from the wrong point of view.

I think it would be worth noting in the original post the 10% assumes IFF or Misery on the target since Feral FF will not give the...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/06/09, 1:49 AM
Replies: 2,072
Views: 1,158,816
Posted By calderstrake
I know there are a few other items that don't...

I know there are a few other items that don't carry a listing fee, but does anyone have a comprehensive list or a technique for filtering these on Wowhead (or another dB site) ?
Forum: Druids 03/04/09, 9:19 PM
Replies: 778
Views: 515,799
Posted By calderstrake
I agree this is a volatile subject, however, some...

I agree this is a volatile subject, however, some key points are still going unrecognized by the Healbot supporters in my opinion. As I mentioned previously in this thread, Healbot relies on a...
Forum: Warlocks 03/04/09, 2:14 AM
Replies: 2,067
Views: 870,079
Posted By calderstrake
Basically, you can use this RaidComp...

Basically, you can use this RaidComp (http://raidcomp.mmo-champion.com/) tool to see all the buffs and debuffs and how they stack. The debuff Spell Damage Taken pertains to your question. It will be...
Forum: Warlocks 03/03/09, 9:57 PM
Replies: 3,035
Views: 3,750,729
Posted By calderstrake
Can we see some destro profiles without Soul...

Can we see some destro profiles without Soul Leech and Imp Soul Leech?

For example:

0/18/53...
Forum: Warlocks 03/02/09, 12:27 AM
Replies: 3,035
Views: 3,750,729
Posted By calderstrake
I know the current thought is that CoD > talented...

I know the current thought is that CoD > talented CoA, but maybe it is worth adding this one to the group as a hit-capped alternative just to see where it lands.

#!simcraft max_time=300...
Forum: Warlocks 02/27/09, 1:49 AM
Replies: 3,035
Views: 3,750,729
Posted By calderstrake
I hate to say this, but I think UP will need to...

I hate to say this, but I think UP will need to be moved to lower in the tree for Demonology in order to see real use from ISL. Right now, it's a sacrifice in dps to provide Replenishment, so I don't...
Forum: Warlocks 02/26/09, 10:39 PM
Replies: 739
Views: 288,089
Posted By calderstrake
I have to agree with Vid, I think 3/3 Emp Imp...

I have to agree with Vid, I think 3/3 Emp Imp should be more dps than 5/5 UP.

I'll be putting my Druid and Warlock up for copy today, so hopefully we can get more testers out there.
Forum: Warlocks 02/26/09, 9:09 PM
Replies: 739
Views: 288,089
Posted By calderstrake
If possible, let's try one set with each: Set1:...

If possible, let's try one set with each:

Set1: no CoA, no Corr
Set2: CoA, no Corr
Set3: no CoA, Corr

Without Molten Core, the GCD used may end up being less valuable than we thought.
Forum: Warlocks 02/26/09, 7:56 PM
Replies: 739
Views: 288,089
Posted By calderstrake
It seems there will be a new viable alternative...

It seems there will be a new viable alternative for Warlocks than having hit gear and non-hit gear.

Since we will have Dual Spec, we can simply have a talent spec including Suppression and one...
Forum: Druids 02/25/09, 9:52 PM
Replies: 2,439
Views: 1,168,218
Posted By calderstrake
I agree with this. I don't do raid healing other...

I agree with this. I don't do raid healing other than encounters that call for raid-wide damage like Malygos or Sapph. I see the changes to Nourish as a big boost especially combined with the...
Forum: Warlocks 02/25/09, 1:21 AM
Replies: 2,067
Views: 870,079
Posted By calderstrake
In this case, you would reapply Haunt and then...

In this case, you would reapply Haunt and then use Drain Soul again until the next dot falls off. However, if your rotation is working properly, you should be reapplying Haunt and UA at the same...
Forum: Warlocks 02/24/09, 11:48 PM
Replies: 2,067
Views: 870,079
Posted By calderstrake
@blecap Your English is a bit confusing, however...

@blecap

Your English is a bit confusing, however I found all the answers to your questions in http://elitistjerks.com/f80/t38033-mage_equivalent_destruction_warlock/ thread, in the very first post.
Forum: Warlocks 02/24/09, 9:18 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 286,963
Posted By calderstrake
I disagree with you that Glyph of Immolate will...

I disagree with you that Glyph of Immolate will be removed for all aff locks.

This build will increase the damage and make using the glyph viable.

53/0/18...
Forum: Druids 02/24/09, 8:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 14,526
Posted By calderstrake
Druid Glyph Compilation

With the pending addition of more glyphs in 3.1, it seems an appropriate time to open a discussion for which glyphs to use. Hopefully this will lead to a similar discussion as the...
Forum: Druids 02/23/09, 11:45 PM
Replies: 778
Views: 515,799
Posted By calderstrake
Keeva is correct. Even the one referenced by...

Keeva is correct. Even the one referenced by Phaelia in her blog was taken down for some reason. And this one only allowed sorting by role and not vertical placement of all frames.
Forum: Druids 02/23/09, 11:40 PM
Replies: 2,439
Views: 1,168,218
Posted By calderstrake
I pretty much answered this on the previous page...

I pretty much answered this on the previous page (http://elitistjerks.com/1108281-post356.html).

Those who choose Glyph of Innervate over Glyph of Regrowth you will use it for direct heals for...
Forum: Druids 02/19/09, 9:08 PM
Replies: 778
Views: 515,799
Posted By calderstrake
Here is a good question for Healbot...

Here is a good question for Healbot users...

When you do Malygos, how do you target the drakes? This is supported fully by Grid and pets show up correctly in the raid unit...
Forum: Druids 02/19/09, 8:55 PM
Replies: 2,439
Views: 1,168,218
Posted By calderstrake
This thread has a lot of information in it:...

This thread has a lot of information in it: http://elitistjerks.com/f73/t37578-restoration_itemization/p13/

Or you can use Lootrank and selecte the template for Druid, Restoration...
Forum: Druids 02/17/09, 7:19 PM
Replies: 1,318
Views: 913,991
Posted By calderstrake
The problem I see with grabbing gear solely based...

The problem I see with grabbing gear solely based on spell power is that you ignore other benefits of the other stats. True, the content is very forgiving currently and you can be less strict, but...
Forum: Druids 02/17/09, 7:08 PM
Replies: 2,439
Views: 1,168,218
Posted By calderstrake
I'll comment on some of this. I only use HT in a...

I'll comment on some of this.

I only use HT in a macro with Nature's Swiftness; I don't even have HT on a skill bar at all. I think this spell is useful only on fights where hots heal the boss...
Forum: Druids 02/16/09, 7:21 PM
Replies: 2,439
Views: 1,168,218
Posted By calderstrake
I agree with this idea. The best and currently...

I agree with this idea.

The best and currently only meaningful way (I think) to use this data is to compare two or more healers with the same healing assignment of the same class. For example, if...
Forum: Warlocks 02/15/09, 8:25 PM
Replies: 1,399
Views: 2,337,140
Posted By calderstrake
I just want to make this abundantly clear to...

I just want to make this abundantly clear to anyone confused by this mix up because two different mechanics were combined here.

Hit:
Improved Faerie Fire (http://www.wowhead.com/?spell=33602) (Rank...
Forum: Warlocks 02/12/09, 7:56 PM
Replies: 1,633
Views: 3,266,713
Posted By calderstrake
@Goetze Did you go to the Gear_Buffs tab and...

@Goetze
Did you go to the Gear_Buffs tab and de-select all the raid buffs? (including changing BoK to '0')
Forum: Druids 02/12/09, 7:44 PM
Replies: 1,417
Views: 563,452
Posted By calderstrake
Since Druids are the primary users of these cards...

Since Druids are the primary users of these cards and I see so many links like these, I thought I would make an answer to an implied question.

Q: How do you link the 4 different versions of DC:G...
Forum: Druids 02/12/09, 7:30 PM
Replies: 1,318
Views: 913,991
Posted By calderstrake
Fair enough on that. I still don't understand why...

Fair enough on that. I still don't understand why there are so many cloth items that are superior to leather. The devs must not know how the majority of people play a Druid or just don't care. Far...
Forum: Druids 02/12/09, 7:18 PM
Replies: 1,318
Views: 913,991
Posted By calderstrake
I'm gonna have to disagree with you on this one...

I'm gonna have to disagree with you on this one quite strongly. Your itemization leaves out 2pc and 4pc bonus which are both very useful in current content. Of course, BiS can vary slightly based on...
Forum: Druids 02/11/09, 6:52 PM
Replies: 778
Views: 515,799
Posted By calderstrake
Gah. Double post by accident. Please delete.

Gah. Double post by accident. Please delete.
Forum: Druids 02/11/09, 6:49 PM
Replies: 778
Views: 515,799
Posted By calderstrake
Granted it may have been a bit hasty to label...

Granted it may have been a bit hasty to label Clique as the lazy way out. However, saying that you can only effectively use one mod if you add a second is just plain wrong.

As I mentioned in this...
Forum: Druids 02/10/09, 11:00 PM
Replies: 778
Views: 515,799
Posted By calderstrake
This is flat out not true. Please don't attempt...

This is flat out not true. Please don't attempt to make this point ever again. Clique is simply a mod for those that are too lazy to write (or copy/paste) macros.


Grid uses 1.16MB memory. Can...
Forum: Warlocks 02/10/09, 12:45 AM
Replies: 1,633
Views: 3,266,713
Posted By calderstrake
"1901 damage per tick boost from Soul Siphon or...

"1901 damage per tick boost from Soul Siphon or roughly 272 DpT per effect" as calculated by LordVarbaro on Wowhead.

Source (http://www.wowhead.com/?spell=47855#comments)
Forum: Druids 02/09/09, 11:31 PM
Replies: 778
Views: 515,799
Posted By calderstrake
Correct me if I'm wrong, but by default: a simple...

Correct me if I'm wrong, but by default: a simple mouse click on a healbot unit results in a heal being cast. If you want it to have 'normal' behavior, you must configure it.

This single functional...
Forum: Druids 02/09/09, 1:55 AM
Replies: 778
Views: 515,799
Posted By calderstrake
Right. Well, first of all you have two sets of...

Right. Well, first of all you have two sets of frames with your current configuration; x-perl for clicking the unit and heal bot for the actual healing. The obvious reason to switch that is staring...
Forum: Warlocks 02/05/09, 7:35 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 37,800
Posted By calderstrake
In regards to the ISB change: If the wording is...

In regards to the ISB change:

If the wording is changed from



to
Forum: Druids 02/05/09, 12:34 AM
Replies: 307
Views: 271,964
Posted By calderstrake
I would like to push this discussion of...

I would like to push this discussion of classification a bit further. I see this big list and immediately throw out at least half of them as being sub-par for current and future content. To me, they...
Forum: Druids 02/05/09, 12:20 AM
Replies: 778
Views: 515,799
Posted By calderstrake
I'm going to do the same thing. The last time I...

I'm going to do the same thing.

The last time I tried Healbot, the problem was by default it maps click and right-click as heals and you cannot target the party member using the Healbot frames. I...
Forum: Druids 02/02/09, 8:50 PM
Replies: 778
Views: 515,799
Posted By calderstrake
I'm pretty sure I detailed this in my previous...

I'm pretty sure I detailed this in my previous post, but perhaps some illustration is in order.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_OO5NjSADN1c/SYeh497oqcI/AAAAAAAAAGo/3AZeoeeKI40/Tris_Grid.jpg

I realize that...
Forum: Druids 02/02/09, 8:25 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 71,978
Posted By calderstrake
Excellent addition Ailetha, thank you very much...

Excellent addition Ailetha, thank you very much for spelling it nice and clear.

IDS is clearly the best trinket for an Affliction Warlock or Restoration Druid, but for a Balance Druid it seems to be...
Forum: Druids 02/01/09, 11:15 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 493,929
Posted By calderstrake
A lot of this has fairly simple explanations...

A lot of this has fairly simple explanations which can be confirmed/denied later if necessary.

Of course the IFF will have more benefit if you aren't the one applying FF, but one GCD every 40sec is...
Forum: Druids 02/01/09, 9:52 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 493,929
Posted By calderstrake
Clearly you skimmed over the part answering this...

Clearly you skimmed over the part answering this in multiple threads. IFF is taken for the 3% increase in crit, not the spell hit. This works off any (f)FF applied by anyone in your raid. If you are...
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