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Forum: Public Discussion 05/28/09, 11:38 AM
Replies: 816
Views: 318,015
Posted By Vernichter
Is the Starlight effect on Hodir a player buff? ...

Is the Starlight effect on Hodir a player buff? After reviewing a number of parses from wowmeteronline and WWS, I have not seen the effect listed as either a buff or debuff, and I am trying to...
Forum: Shamans 03/19/09, 11:50 AM
Replies: 1,186
Views: 488,264
Posted By Vernichter
The Argent Tournament one-handers fall between...

The Argent Tournament one-handers fall between Pride and the Stray, provided that the player can reach the spell hit cap from other slots. As Malan said, that might be useful for alts or 10-man only...
Forum: Shamans 03/17/09, 11:09 AM
Replies: 1,186
Views: 488,264
Posted By Vernichter
We can reasonably hope that there will be a slow...

We can reasonably hope that there will be a slow ilvl 213 offhand added to the badge vendor as progression from Pride and an alternative to Angry Dead. It is also not out of the question that a...
Forum: Shamans 12/08/08, 4:23 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 101,849
Posted By Vernichter
At the point where a player can reliably maintain...

At the point where a player can reliably maintain the spell hit and expertise caps by juggling gems, the effective value of those two stats becomes equivalent to the best alternative gem stat. ...
Forum: News 12/07/08, 9:18 PM
Replies: 455
Views: 29,681
Posted By Vernichter
Primarily just Nintendo and Blizzard. A legacy...

Primarily just Nintendo and Blizzard. A legacy in two companies.
Forum: Public Discussion 11/11/08, 9:34 AM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,455,876
Posted By Vernichter
Am I the only person who is dismayed that Garrosh...

Am I the only person who is dismayed that Garrosh beats Thrall in the arena? I realize that Thrall is years removed from being a gladiator, but one-on-one combat was always his forte, and the...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/27/08, 11:14 AM
Replies: 425
Views: 94,925
Posted By Vernichter
And this might indeed be the take-away message...

And this might indeed be the take-away message that Blizzard gets from this event. I'm confident that a lot of people are having a ball with it, and the plague events are tremendously cool as a Lore...
Forum: Shamans 10/22/08, 2:01 PM
Replies: 1,604
Views: 383,281
Posted By Vernichter
Essex23, the question was dismissed because the...

Essex23, the question was dismissed because the Flametongue glyph is obviously superior for general purpose DPS, and the Elemental Mastery glyph clearly serves a wholly different purpose, namely more...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/13/08, 2:15 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 36,837
Posted By Vernichter
Malleus is correct. The only players who might...

Malleus is correct. The only players who might still have a reason those who PvP and PvE in more than one role. But for those players, the argument is still moot because the dual-spec system is...
Forum: Druids 08/25/08, 11:47 AM
Replies: 1,690
Views: 339,694
Posted By Vernichter
I just hope that Totem of Wrath stacks with...

I just hope that Totem of Wrath stacks with Moonkin aura because of the synergy between Earth and Moon and elemental shamans. From the shaman perspective it would be irritating to sacrifice a...
Forum: Shamans 08/13/08, 9:27 AM
Replies: 1,333
Views: 408,749
Posted By Vernichter
I would argue that the main benefit of Imp...

I would argue that the main benefit of Imp Earthshield is the charges, because it directly increases the duration and reduces the frequency of reapplication. Personally, I'd prefer it to add two...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/12/08, 2:54 PM
Replies: 1,901
Views: 882,809
Posted By Vernichter
Glyph swapping could easily be a more significant...

Glyph swapping could easily be a more significant problem than the current talent swapping mechanic if glyphs cause fundamental gameplay changes. As a member of a small guild, I switch regularly...
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/22/08, 5:00 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 22,249
Posted By Vernichter
It seems like Feral Druids, Moonkin, Elemental...

It seems like Feral Druids, Moonkin, Elemental Shamans, Shadow Priests, Hunters, and possibly DK's will drive group formation in WotLK. That's not very far removed from TBC, with the big change...
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/22/08, 1:07 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 22,249
Posted By Vernichter
While I concur with Lamaros that this thread is...

While I concur with Lamaros that this thread is probably unsuited to these forums for a number of practical reasons, I do think it is worth pointing out that any holistic discussion of raid make-up...
Forum: Druids 07/19/08, 7:13 AM
Replies: 3,759
Views: 757,934
Posted By Vernichter
Even if Infected Wounds is only marginally...

Even if Infected Wounds is only marginally effective on bosses, it might still provide full value on trash and boss adds. Consider the possible value if it worked on Shadowsword Breakers in the...
Forum: Shamans 06/19/08, 10:37 AM
Replies: 1,604
Views: 383,281
Posted By Vernichter
Pitbuller and count both seem to be hitting the...

Pitbuller and count both seem to be hitting the nail on the head with regards to Elemental Oath. Hit-capping is not mandatory. In the present environment it is perceived to be mandatory because it...
Forum: Shamans 06/18/08, 3:41 PM
Replies: 1,604
Views: 383,281
Posted By Vernichter
No one will bring an elemental shaman to...

No one will bring an elemental shaman to primarily heal in 25-mans as the talents currently stand. It is plausible to bring an elemental shaman to heal for a portion of a fight and then switch to...
Forum: Shamans 06/18/08, 3:07 PM
Replies: 1,604
Views: 383,281
Posted By Vernichter
Well, on the plus side I do not think that the...

Well, on the plus side I do not think that the "buff bitch" role is a legitimate concern for elemental shaman. In 10-mans and 5-mans a hybrid playstyle is legitimate, but that it would be wholly...
Forum: Shamans 06/18/08, 11:22 AM
Replies: 1,604
Views: 383,281
Posted By Vernichter
I do not have an objection to drastic changes,...

I do not have an objection to drastic changes, per se, but predicting them is fundamentally difficult. It seems like a safer assumption to believe that the spirit of the tree will be preserved...
Forum: Shamans 06/18/08, 9:49 AM
Replies: 1,604
Views: 383,281
Posted By Vernichter
I will conceed to the point that wish-list...

I will conceed to the point that wish-list posting is frowned upon for a very good reason.

However, the point of my previous wish-list was not to make pie-in-the-sky suggestions; rather, I meant...
Forum: Shamans 06/17/08, 4:05 PM
Replies: 1,604
Views: 383,281
Posted By Vernichter
In reviewing the elemental tree I see legitimate...

In reviewing the elemental tree I see legitimate content-specific roles for 5 and 10-man content, but I am leery about elemental in 25-man content. For 25-man content Elemental Shamans are receiving...
Forum: Shamans 06/13/08, 4:02 PM
Replies: 3,773
Views: 846,569
Posted By Vernichter
Gearing for crit might not be as easily done...

Gearing for crit might not be as easily done depending on the hunter talents and how they design hunter/enhancement mail. Obviously hunters want a ton of agility, and I do not foresee agi-lite gear.
Forum: Public Discussion 06/13/08, 12:31 PM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,906,308
Posted By Vernichter
Thunder has a 45 second CD.

Thunder has a 45 second CD.
Forum: Shamans 06/13/08, 12:27 PM
Replies: 1,604
Views: 383,281
Posted By Vernichter
If rogues use Deadly Brew and enhancement shaman...

If rogues use Deadly Brew and enhancement shaman use Lightning Shield and Static Shock then yes, the charge change goes largely unnoticed by elemental shaman. However, as shown in the Rogue Wotlk...
Forum: Rogues 06/13/08, 10:38 AM
Replies: 4,255
Views: 1,494,831
Posted By Vernichter
Aldriana, the theorycraft is much appreciated. I...

Aldriana, the theorycraft is much appreciated.

I do want to throw one concern about Deadly Brew: in a 25-man setting with both an enhancement and an elemental shaman, the stormstrike-charge benefit...
Forum: Shamans 06/13/08, 10:28 AM
Replies: 1,604
Views: 383,281
Posted By Vernichter
While I see the argument, I think it really...

While I see the argument, I think it really depends on the scaling. If Lava Burst is amazing, then yes, you'll want all those synergies. However, if Lava Burst is only a moderate upgrade over...
Forum: Shamans 06/13/08, 10:12 AM
Replies: 3,773
Views: 846,569
Posted By Vernichter
Unless I'm mistaken, I believe that the AoE...

Unless I'm mistaken, I believe that the AoE knockback ability (Thunder) is elemental-only, which makes it a bit less exciting for protecting other aoers.

As to the enhancement tree, I am generally...
Forum: Public Discussion 06/11/08, 10:34 PM
Replies: 967
Views: 155,574
Posted By Vernichter
If anyone has a complaint about discipline it...

If anyone has a complaint about discipline it cannot be about the new deep discipline talents. The early portions of the tree may not provide much healing support, but Divine Aegis, Grace, Rapture,...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/21/08, 10:49 AM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,906,308
Posted By Vernichter
In the vein of Doctah's post, I certainly agree...

In the vein of Doctah's post, I certainly agree with his suspicion that Priest raiding will switch to one of each build instead of two shadowpriests and one holy/disc priest. Although it is...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/20/08, 1:47 PM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,906,308
Posted By Vernichter
The change to Improved Faerie Fire is both huge...

The change to Improved Faerie Fire is both huge and long overdue. It will no longer be passed over for not providing benefits to the Moonkin directly.

Ed. Beaten.
Forum: Public Discussion 04/23/08, 3:28 PM
Replies: 615
Views: 113,994
Posted By Vernichter
This quote is misleading. Either a] the warlock...

This quote is misleading. Either a] the warlock acquired blues, KZ gear/crafted gear, and then T6 in some kind of progression (albeit an accelerated one) b] the warlock provided very little value...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/23/08, 12:04 PM
Replies: 615
Views: 113,994
Posted By Vernichter
Ah, Playered, I see what you mean. Your point...

Ah, Playered, I see what you mean. Your point assumes that the players in question skipped directly to season 3 without getting season 2 gear. Although that is certainly the case for many players,...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/23/08, 11:25 AM
Replies: 615
Views: 113,994
Posted By Vernichter
It is certainly the case that there is absolutely...

It is certainly the case that there is absolutely no point in buying the season 2 honor gear when season 3 gear is available. However, that was not the point I was trying to make. What I was trying...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/23/08, 9:35 AM
Replies: 615
Views: 113,994
Posted By Vernichter
I have two objections with the changes: 1) Honor...

I have two objections with the changes:

1) Honor gear is not available with arena points, but it requires a team rating. Why not make it available for either honor or points?
2) By the time season...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/22/08, 4:17 PM
Replies: 615
Views: 113,994
Posted By Vernichter
It is not outside the realm of possibility that...

It is not outside the realm of possibility that Blizzard will tweak the rating requirements as season four goes on, depending on how lower-tier arena participation drops off. It also seems possible...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/19/08, 9:44 AM
Replies: 269
Views: 54,869
Posted By Vernichter
Last night Vodka killed the Twin Eredar in the...

Last night Vodka killed the Twin Eredar in the reverse order and were rewarded with an extra piece of loot and 4 sunmotes. I cannot provide any personal commentary about the significance of the...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/09/08, 11:06 AM
Replies: 8,188
Views: 1,906,308
Posted By Vernichter
There was a thread a number of months ago...

There was a thread a number of months ago entitled "Why WoW Needs More Deadmines", and it had much of the same discussion about instance design in classic vs. TBC. One theme that really stood out is...
Forum: Shamans 03/10/08, 1:26 PM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,090,469
Posted By Vernichter
As an aside, both Guardian Totems and Nature's...

As an aside, both Guardian Totems and Nature's Guidance are solid arena/PvP talents, and I can see their use in a dual-purpose PvP/PvE resto build. Sacrificing 5 talents from the resto tree to...
Forum: Player vs. Player 03/06/08, 4:33 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 51,415
Posted By Vernichter
Does Blizzard's statistical approach simply...

Does Blizzard's statistical approach simply indicate a fundamentally different end goal for "balance" than what players would define balance to be, and if that is the case, is there any merit to...
Forum: Player vs. Player 03/04/08, 10:30 AM
Replies: 894
Views: 378,871
Posted By Vernichter
Both water and lightning shield are viable...

Both water and lightning shield are viable depending on your mana situation and your opponent. I would generally defer to Lightning Shield unless you find that your matches run you dry and you...
Forum: Class Mechanics 02/28/08, 11:10 AM
Replies: 8,574
Views: 2,708,021
Posted By Vernichter
Seidule, this...

Seidule, this (http://elitistjerks.com/633050-post6916.html) post from earlier in the thread gives an approximate break-down of the newly introduced Sunwell gear. Note that it was made before the...
Forum: Player vs. Player 02/28/08, 10:08 AM
Replies: 493
Views: 170,107
Posted By Vernichter
I'm not completely sold that we *have* to spend...

I'm not completely sold that we *have* to spend those points to be effective. Rather, I'd argue that they represent viable choices for improving our healing which are not, by default, mandatory. I...
Forum: Class Mechanics 02/27/08, 4:53 PM
Replies: 8,574
Views: 2,708,021
Posted By Vernichter
The discussion of Enh/Ele vs. Enh/Resto has been...

The discussion of Enh/Ele vs. Enh/Resto has been carried over to another thread here (http://elitistjerks.com/f31/t19705-enhancement_cage_match_two_specs_enter_one_spec_leaves/). Without the option...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/27/08, 3:20 PM
Replies: 4,393
Views: 1,576,720
Posted By Vernichter
Do the spirit/int changes mean that Priests and...

Do the spirit/int changes mean that Priests and Druids no longer need to pot? Do they mean that they can forgo either potting or an SP but not both? If the latter is the case, then the change might...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/19/08, 4:47 PM
Replies: 4,393
Views: 1,576,720
Posted By Vernichter
Blizzard certainly does have logs of all the...

Blizzard certainly does have logs of all the information, but that does not account for 3/4-5/6 T-5 guilds that break through, or 3/5-4/8 T-6 guilds who decide they don't have time to keep farming...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/19/08, 4:28 PM
Replies: 4,393
Views: 1,576,720
Posted By Vernichter
As an outsider looking in I will certainly...

As an outsider looking in I will certainly conceed that my perspective is limited, but I think I can add value to the discussion. If Blizzard scales the gates by realm population (which sounds like...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/19/08, 12:55 PM
Replies: 4,393
Views: 1,576,720
Posted By Vernichter
I think the gate mechanism is meant to mimic the...

I think the gate mechanism is meant to mimic the assault on Quel'danis. I, for one, am thrilled by the prospect of an interactive world event where I can actively participate (through dailies),...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/16/08, 10:10 PM
Replies: 4,393
Views: 1,576,720
Posted By Vernichter
Have any of these new badge epics been priced? I...

Have any of these new badge epics been priced? I know that the purchasable PvP gear has been priced, but I don't remember seeing any pricing information on the rest of the gear. It seems entirely...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/15/08, 11:30 AM
Replies: 374
Views: 53,890
Posted By Vernichter
I would be interested in more class-specific...

I would be interested in more class-specific content as an opportunity for providing gameplay tutorials. Certainly the Hunter and Priest quests at 60 and the Druid flight-form quests show that the...
Forum: Class Mechanics 02/14/08, 2:32 PM
Replies: 8,574
Views: 2,708,021
Posted By Vernichter
As a follow-up to Diogo's comment, there is a...

As a follow-up to Diogo's comment, there is a theoretical point in the itemization where you would naturally become hit-capped because your total item budget would be so large that hit-capping would...
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