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Forum: The Dung Heap 04/05/10, 12:58 PM
Replies: 30,098
Views: 1,874,164
Posted By Silverstorm
I recently had the opportunity to tank ICC 25 in...

I recently had the opportunity to tank ICC 25 in the GDKP I attend, and I also tank for ICC 10 heroics. In using Rawr to sanity-check my gear, I've discovered that the incoming damage and...
Forum: Druids 11/23/09, 6:23 PM
Replies: 958
Views: 1,190,133
Posted By Silverstorm
Additionally, those preset survival numbers are...

Additionally, those preset survival numbers are tunable on the "Options" tab. There are numbers for each raid tier we have available right now, as well as a Custom option. If you select a raid...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/18/09, 2:19 PM
Replies: 660
Views: 245,915
Posted By Silverstorm
Xequecal, I believe at least two of the classes...

Xequecal,

I believe at least two of the classes you mention don't suffer nearly as much as you state they do. If the encounter does require some degree of the elegance Tyrian mentioned, and the...
Forum: Shamans 11/18/09, 1:42 PM
Replies: 713
Views: 664,051
Posted By Silverstorm
Revdarian, Something else to keep in mind is...

Revdarian,

Something else to keep in mind is that because the gear doesn't have expertise, it will have all those other stats. Granted, I doubt there will be 4 pieces for each slot so we can play...
Forum: Shamans 11/12/09, 6:02 PM
Replies: 713
Views: 664,051
Posted By Silverstorm
Changing the totems buffs to be exclusive also...

Changing the totems buffs to be exclusive also fits quite well with their recent statements on rogues and poisons. Blue Tracker: Rogues, poisons, and weapon swapping...
Forum: Druids 11/10/09, 1:00 PM
Replies: 958
Views: 1,190,133
Posted By Silverstorm
When I started tanking ToGC 10, I was running...

When I started tanking ToGC 10, I was running about 47k health, not sure on the dodge. We have never two healed, always three healers, except for Anub'arak. Two healing ToGC is troublesome because...
Forum: Shamans 11/02/09, 5:19 PM
Replies: 1,485
Views: 1,109,803
Posted By Silverstorm
One question, with two side-effects: Are you...

One question, with two side-effects: Are you intending this for a ToC/ToGC raiding shaman or a shaman gearing up? The explanations and suggestions point toward gearing up a resto shaman (no T8/T9...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/14/09, 3:13 PM
Replies: 2,072
Views: 1,158,604
Posted By Silverstorm
@Clinch: Many thanks for the macros! I had not...

@Clinch:

Many thanks for the macros! I had not thought about doing that (and I'm a software developer by trade, so you would think I'd look for automation). A couple comments/improvements to...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/12/09, 11:00 AM
Replies: 2,072
Views: 1,158,604
Posted By Silverstorm
Clearly my question on meta vs. epic revealed...

Clearly my question on meta vs. epic revealed something I'd forgotten, the lack of cooldown on meta gem transmutes. I did do those transmutes on my way to 450 alchemy and cuts on the way to 450 JC,...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/10/09, 7:54 PM
Replies: 2,072
Views: 1,158,604
Posted By Silverstorm
From this comment, I assume the meta gems are...

From this comment, I assume the meta gems are more profitable than epic gems on your server? I find that even with the cost of the eternal <type>, converting a rare gem to an epic gem is an instant...
Forum: Shamans 09/03/09, 2:02 PM
Replies: 2,763
Views: 761,654
Posted By Silverstorm
1) Yes, this lack of dogs when heroism is popped...

1) Yes, this lack of dogs when heroism is popped happens to me all too frequently. In that case, I generally call the dogs, and pop my own heroism for them. Since the debuff is far longer than the...
Forum: Public Discussion 01/21/09, 1:29 PM
Replies: 2,725
Views: 705,781
Posted By Silverstorm
The gemming system revamp is definitely high on...

The gemming system revamp is definitely high on the list of what I'd like to see. I was playing with Rawr last night to sort out my cat and bear gear, and ran into an interesting dilemma. I put in...
Forum: Druids 12/09/08, 3:21 PM
Replies: 1,356
Views: 949,203
Posted By Silverstorm
Yes, you're right about the AP vs. white hits. ...

Yes, you're right about the AP vs. white hits. My bad. Multiply those by 14, then, since white hits are AP/14.

As legomayn pointed out, I accounted for CPs in my first theory posts, and I'm still...
Forum: Druids 12/08/08, 4:05 PM
Replies: 1,356
Views: 949,203
Posted By Silverstorm
Assuming a tipping point > 0 and linear equations...

Assuming a tipping point > 0 and linear equations that express the damage, then this is correct. Mangle and Shred's tipping point happens to be < 0 AP, so this doesn't hold for Mangle and Shred. ...
Forum: Druids 12/08/08, 2:59 AM
Replies: 1,356
Views: 949,203
Posted By Silverstorm
Monedula, I think your math is correct, and if...

Monedula,

I think your math is correct, and if you're comparing the two abilities relatively, Mangle does gain on Shred slightly early on. However, the asymptote (not logarithm) is approached very...
Forum: Druids 12/05/08, 8:49 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 48,434
Posted By Silverstorm
I don't know how important I'd consider...

I don't know how important I'd consider hit/expertise, but I want at least two things:

1) Initial pickup and threat move as guaranteed to land as possible
2) Multi-mob tanking pickup (a la M'uru) to...
Forum: Druids 12/05/08, 8:38 PM
Replies: 1,356
Views: 949,203
Posted By Silverstorm
Several responses and good discussion here, so...

Several responses and good discussion here, so I'd like to reply to a few comments people have made:

1) Baggles - Yes, SR at 2-3cp may work out to a smoother rotation that's easier to manage based...
Forum: Druids 12/04/08, 5:31 PM
Replies: 1,356
Views: 949,203
Posted By Silverstorm
Clarifying FB damage from excess energy

You're correct that you have enough CP for 3-5 FB. However, as you mentioned, you wouldn't have the energy for both FB and keeping Rip and SR rolling. The main problem with my theoretical stuff is...
Forum: Druids 12/02/08, 11:36 PM
Replies: 1,356
Views: 949,203
Posted By Silverstorm
My druid (see signature) is leveling up right...

My druid (see signature) is leveling up right now, and while I got to raid a little bit at 70, I didn't get into T6 instances, therefore I don't have 2t6 available unless I drag some people back...
Forum: Druids 07/07/08, 6:24 PM
Replies: 1,536
Views: 933,802
Posted By Silverstorm
I don't see a Resto WotLK thread for druids, but...

I don't see a Resto WotLK thread for druids, but can you clarify your meaning of the last sentence? I think you mean "I imagine the procs are always useful," but the triple negative is extremely...
Forum: Warlocks 07/07/08, 6:03 PM
Replies: 852
Views: 276,018
Posted By Silverstorm
Well, no, it isn't optimal because that's not an...

Well, no, it isn't optimal because that's not an intelligent way to populate a gear set. There's still a trade-off. The philosophy you describe in your approaches still applies. However, the...
Forum: Warlocks 07/07/08, 2:08 PM
Replies: 852
Views: 276,018
Posted By Silverstorm
One option that has really bugged me for the last...

One option that has really bugged me for the last few months is only sorting items with hit included or excluded, and not accurately representing the "partial" case. I know the goal is to hit 202...
Forum: Public Discussion 06/19/08, 7:48 PM
Replies: 967
Views: 155,414
Posted By Silverstorm
Assuming a 2 minute timer on it (like CoR),...

Assuming a 2 minute timer on it (like CoR), that's 2 Dooms, which is >20k damage in T6 content, assuming they don't get pushed off. It has the additional bonus of making warlocks use the types of...
Forum: Public Discussion 06/14/08, 1:56 PM
Replies: 2,725
Views: 705,781
Posted By Silverstorm
Is it possible to just double/triple/etc. the...

Is it possible to just double/triple/etc. the duration of the self cast drums? That would fit the self-cast model, but I'm not sure how that affects things if all drums are "external".
Forum: Warlocks 06/11/08, 1:26 PM
Replies: 4,011
Views: 1,691,654
Posted By Silverstorm
That's very interesting. I seem to recall from...

That's very interesting. I seem to recall from "way back when" that mana gains generate threat at 25% of mana gain. I was using max rank, which is about 1800 mana with no buffs. If I'm sitting...
Forum: Warlocks 06/10/08, 10:20 PM
Replies: 4,011
Views: 1,691,654
Posted By Silverstorm
Rain of Fire to empty mana bar. Dark Pact does...

Rain of Fire to empty mana bar.
Dark Pact does cause threat. Sent in Void with no auto abilities. Hit once for 113. Dark Pacted twice in melee range and pulled aggro.

Repeated test. Hit once for...
Forum: Public Discussion 06/07/08, 7:17 PM
Replies: 1,119
Views: 358,209
Posted By Silverstorm
Regarding casters in melee range, I'm the...

Regarding casters in melee range, I'm the resident affliction lock for our guild, and I stand in the middle row of the box setup. I'm probably 6-7 yards to the right of the MT, and possibly 1-2...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 05/09/08, 8:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,806
Posted By Silverstorm
Seriously! I'd love to write addons as a...

Seriously! I'd love to write addons as a full-time job for what I make in my real job.

As far as an addon combining these two requests, yes, it is possible. I don't think it's very wise, though. ...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 05/09/08, 7:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,007
Posted By Silverstorm
As funky said, you have to use the Blizzard API...

As funky said, you have to use the Blizzard API for this. The difference between all these timer mods is *which* APIs you use and the logic with which you use them. I haven't investigated all of...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 05/05/08, 4:22 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 35,242
Posted By Silverstorm
1) StatBlocks_Bags is feature complete as of last...

1) StatBlocks_Bags is feature complete as of last commit, unless something startlingly good comes along. Adding Baggins support absolutely will not happen, because then I have to add all the other...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 04/28/08, 6:51 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 168,467
Posted By Silverstorm
1) Yes, you will need multiple clients to have a...

1) Yes, you will need multiple clients to have a mod reporting HP to be accurate all the time. I'm not sure it would fit into KalecgosPortals, either.

2) Length of time in the Demon Realm would be...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 04/28/08, 6:42 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 35,242
Posted By Silverstorm
The delimiter option for StatBlocks_RangedStats...

The delimiter option for StatBlocks_RangedStats was added in r70833. I think the problem is that the height of the block doesn't change when the newline delimiter is used, so the StickyFrames puts...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/28/08, 5:51 PM
Replies: 840
Views: 295,561
Posted By Silverstorm
Looks like a good set of gear, here's a couple...

Looks like a good set of gear, here's a couple suggestions:

Boots: change to a Flame Armor Kit
Buffs: Upgrade to Fire Resist Totem Rank 4 (or use the Pally FR Aura)

That will make your FR 385,...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 04/24/08, 1:41 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 35,242
Posted By Silverstorm
This is because those blocks don't resize...

This is because those blocks don't resize vertically when the font "wraps around" whether from the newline delimiter or just shrinking the block's width. I'm not sure if the best place to handle...
Forum: Warlocks 04/22/08, 2:03 PM
Replies: 4,011
Views: 1,691,654
Posted By Silverstorm
It's been a while since I was at mid-T5...but I...

It's been a while since I was at mid-T5...but I seem to recall that being the "break-even" point for affliction and destruction. As hit/crit both start appearing on items, Destro begins to pull away...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 04/22/08, 1:46 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 35,242
Posted By Silverstorm
You're actually close. I have opening my bags...

You're actually close. I have opening my bags key-bound (just plain B, no shift), so I didn't think to offer the click to open (and close) functionality in that block. I'll add it tonight if I...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 03/26/08, 1:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,339
Posted By Silverstorm
Assessment (this morning) still used Threat-1.0. ...

Assessment (this morning) still used Threat-1.0. I didn't get to test it, but if you want both versions of the Threat library running, it should still work.

I've run WAU twice since the patch, and...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 03/26/08, 1:56 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 50,979
Posted By Silverstorm
No, he probably isn't. Assessment does not sync...

No, he probably isn't. Assessment does not sync with other users, and therefore won't consume data bandwidth (just a good chunk of memory). If this has changed recently, then I missed the change,...
Forum: Warlocks 03/22/08, 2:40 AM
Replies: 852
Views: 276,018
Posted By Silverstorm
You can modify the macros he's using to copy...

You can modify the macros he's using to copy different cells. I made the same modifications, and had the same frustration. I don't have the sheet in front of me right now, but I don't remember the...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 03/20/08, 2:51 AM
Replies: 264
Views: 168,467
Posted By Silverstorm
I don't recall the activation logic (and don't...

I don't recall the activation logic (and don't seem to have an issue myself), but would it make sense to trigger the RoS module with the spawning of the little red anger balls or targeting the...
Forum: Warlocks 03/20/08, 2:00 AM
Replies: 4,011
Views: 1,691,654
Posted By Silverstorm
Use the spreadsheet; that's why it was created. ...

Use the spreadsheet; that's why it was created. It's linked in the first post.
Forum: Warlocks 03/19/08, 2:38 AM
Replies: 4,011
Views: 1,691,654
Posted By Silverstorm
I'll agree with the gear/playstyle/rotation...

I'll agree with the gear/playstyle/rotation comments and the majority of talent comments. There is a useful place for 2 of those points, and that's in Imp Drain Soul. More of your damage will come...
Forum: Warlocks 03/03/08, 3:02 PM
Replies: 852
Views: 276,018
Posted By Silverstorm
Nice updates! Got some more for you: - The Meta...

Nice updates!

Got some more for you:

- The Meta gem in the helm is counted regardless of the gems available in the helm slot. For example, in the current download on WoW Warlock DPS Spreadsheet by...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 02/29/08, 3:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,633
Posted By Silverstorm
That would definitely be neat to see. Are you...

That would definitely be neat to see. Are you imagining this as individual-based or group-based?

Also, for your ability rotation analysis, I think a similar graph could be useful. I play a warlock...
Forum: Warlocks 02/29/08, 2:55 PM
Replies: 852
Views: 276,018
Posted By Silverstorm
Some things I've noticed on the 2.0b5 sheet...

Some things I've noticed on the 2.0b5 sheet (haven't checked the 1.x sheet yet):

Soul Siphon still shows up as 2%/5%. It was recently changed in 2.3 to increase amount drained by 2%/4% for each...
Forum: Druids 02/28/08, 6:10 PM
Replies: 5,072
Views: 1,924,251
Posted By Silverstorm
ClosetGnome_BigWigs can track your choices, but...

ClosetGnome_BigWigs can track your choices, but you will have to set it up to know what gear to equip for each boss. That would require you to know what the boss armor value is ahead of time...
Forum: The Dung Heap 02/28/08, 2:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,507
Posted By Silverstorm
Unlike nearly every other mechanic in this game,...

Unlike nearly every other mechanic in this game, we don't have a good way to measure boss AP. Even if we did, we don't know whether Boss X has 300 AP multiplied by 2, or just has 600 AP. I believe...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 02/27/08, 5:07 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 80,838
Posted By Silverstorm
From a devil's advocate point of view, I'd just...

From a devil's advocate point of view, I'd just write a simple mod that auto-responded after a random number of seconds.

From a helpful point of view, the mod we use (NRT, I believe) provides the...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 02/21/08, 5:40 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,553
Posted By Silverstorm
Here's the problems, though: Kael - phase 2 can...

Here's the problems, though:

Kael - phase 2 can overlap into phase 3. Yes, there's a time limit, but do you really want the last 50k damage on the Axe listed in Phase 3? What about Capernian (and...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 02/06/08, 7:42 PM
Replies: 2,359
Views: 540,444
Posted By Silverstorm
The only solution is to do what we did before...

The only solution is to do what we did before KTM/Threat1.0 were developed and play without the mod telling you what your threat is for those pulls.

In theory (I haven't looked at the code), a hack...
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