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Forum: Priests 12/13/10, 12:25 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 609,408
Posted By Kobal
This is not necessarily that problematic on...

This is not necessarily that problematic on bosses with adds where you are continuously DPSing and just switching targets, since the Mastery Buff as well as Evangelism and the Shadow Orbs themselves...
Forum: Warlocks 10/13/10, 5:14 AM
Replies: 259
Views: 637,756
Posted By Kobal
Could you clarify in your guide what to do with...

Could you clarify in your guide what to do with backdraft charges in the destruction rotation?

As I understood it as long as threat is no issue Searing Pain is better than Incinerate even when the...
Forum: The Dung Heap 07/02/10, 8:32 AM
Replies: 30,129
Views: 1,907,230
Posted By Kobal
I was reading the current beta updates on raid...

I was reading the current beta updates on raid buffs/debuffs in Cataclysm and noticed that the Crypt Fever (http://www.wowhead.com/spell=49632) debuff will still be confined to one specc only....
Forum: The Dung Heap 01/15/10, 4:33 AM
Replies: 30,129
Views: 1,907,230
Posted By Kobal
It also means you have more time until you have...

It also means you have more time until you have to refresh DP next in your regular rotation, which might also be an advantage.
Forum: Priests 12/21/09, 5:49 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 812,000
Posted By Kobal
Would it be possible to elaborate this slightly,...

Would it be possible to elaborate this slightly, or point to the relevant math? In particular, how many (long-living) targets does it take to make pure Mind Sear spam superior. I would assume this...
Forum: Priests 10/14/09, 9:58 AM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 1,024,552
Posted By Kobal
Just an interesting observation I made when...

Just an interesting observation I made when adapting my own crude Excel to the current 3.3. changes - in particular all DoTs benefitting from haste: It seems that haste is now more valuable than...
Forum: Priests 08/07/09, 5:08 AM
Replies: 2,077
Views: 818,861
Posted By Kobal
I very recently switched to Forte(Xorcist) to...

I very recently switched to Forte(Xorcist) to keep track of my DoTs as a Shadow Priest. What I really like about Forte is, that it displays the Mind Blast Colldown and the remaining DoT times in one...
Forum: Death Knights 04/27/09, 5:59 AM
Replies: 451
Views: 361,091
Posted By Kobal
Hmm, wouldn't it be an option then to use GF only...

Hmm, wouldn't it be an option then to use GF only when Blood Tap is available? Yes, this would probably cut the value of the talent in half, but it was quite a strong talent to start with.
Forum: Death Knights 04/26/09, 1:20 PM
Replies: 451
Views: 361,091
Posted By Kobal
I have a question regarding the 0/13/58 Scourge...

I have a question regarding the 0/13/58 Scourge Strike build in the original post. Currently I do not understand some of the Glyph choices resp. talent choices.

As I see it there are two...
Forum: Death Knights 04/20/09, 8:18 AM
Replies: 1,333
Views: 1,252,646
Posted By Kobal
Disclaimer: This is just a weird idea....

Disclaimer: This is just a weird idea. Unfortunately my Death Knight is only a twink and since I have yet to see any decent 2H weapon drop I am stuck in DW. I also do not yet have 4T7. Which...
Forum: Priests 03/04/09, 5:46 AM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 1,024,552
Posted By Kobal
Also consider that the formula AvgSpellpowerGain...

Also consider that the formula

AvgSpellpowerGain = SpellpowerGainDuringProc * ProcDuration/TimeBetweenProcs

usually overvalues a spellpower proc slightly. Unless one of your casts finishes right...
Forum: Priests 02/26/09, 5:30 PM
Replies: 801
Views: 287,939
Posted By Kobal
I personally consider it mandatory, but that is...

I personally consider it mandatory, but that is really personal preference. At least I consider it one of the best talents that is not a direct DPS increase.

There are fights where it is worthless...
Forum: Death Knights 02/20/09, 5:52 AM
Replies: 2,187
Views: 1,029,279
Posted By Kobal
I can understand that you prefer to play a...

I can understand that you prefer to play a disease based Death Knigth. However, for this to happen is it really necessary that each spec mandates the maintenance of two diseases? After all there is...
Forum: Death Knights 02/17/09, 11:26 AM
Replies: 2,187
Views: 1,029,279
Posted By Kobal
This is where our views of the class somewhat...

This is where our views of the class somewhat diverge. For me the point of a death knight and its "core" mechanics are runes and rune cooldowns. That is what really sets them apart.

Whether a death...
Forum: Death Knights 02/16/09, 10:36 AM
Replies: 2,187
Views: 1,029,279
Posted By Kobal
Actually, they could achieve the same goal with...

Actually, they could achieve the same goal with far less effort. Simply change the requirement from Blood-Gorged to be active. Instead of having 75%+ health you need to have both diseases up to get...
Forum: Death Knights 02/06/09, 8:53 AM
Replies: 2,187
Views: 1,029,279
Posted By Kobal
I have some comments for claircakes' FAQ. He...

I have some comments for claircakes' FAQ. He asked for it after all. :)
Keep in mind I am not the most experienced Blood-DK-player around.

Actually Xtee reported here...
Forum: Death Knights 02/03/09, 5:59 PM
Replies: 2,187
Views: 1,029,279
Posted By Kobal
Hmm, just wondering: Could a Shadow Priests Mind...

Hmm, just wondering: Could a Shadow Priests Mind Flay (while it is channeled) count as a snare for the Blood Strike Glyph?

Yes, i am aware that this snare would not have a 100% uptime on the target...
Forum: Death Knights 02/03/09, 6:57 AM
Replies: 2,187
Views: 1,029,279
Posted By Kobal
What about Infected Wounds from a Feral Tank?...

What about Infected Wounds from a Feral Tank? That should "activate" the Blood Strike Glyph as well, shouldn't it?
Forum: Death Knights 01/20/09, 5:09 AM
Replies: 2,187
Views: 1,029,279
Posted By Kobal
No, it would not. Unholy Presence gives 15% more...

No, it would not.

Unholy Presence gives 15% more autoattacks, thereby increasing Necrosis damage by 15%.
Blood Presence increases damage dealt by 15%, thereby increasing Necrosis damage by 15%.
Forum: Warlocks 01/20/09, 4:55 AM
Replies: 637
Views: 755,246
Posted By Kobal
Not to mention the fact that a proc based boost...

Not to mention the fact that a proc based boost of spell haste may be worth more on paper than in actual raiding, as it has the very real possibility to mess up your rotation.
Forum: Warlocks 01/12/09, 5:47 AM
Replies: 351
Views: 249,724
Posted By Kobal
Another point to consider in this context: If you...

Another point to consider in this context: If you use Conflagrate during the last 5 seconds of Immolate, you will most likely have to use one of the three backdrafted casts to renew Immolate. Since...
Forum: Warlocks 11/11/08, 3:56 AM
Replies: 4,011
Views: 1,694,367
Posted By Kobal
What should also be considered is, that in b) it...

What should also be considered is, that in b) it takes longer until the next Conflag, and therefore longer until the next 30% cast time reduction.
Forum: Warlocks 10/25/08, 6:29 AM
Replies: 4,153
Views: 877,147
Posted By Kobal
Now the remaining question is how much of that...

Now the remaining question is how much of that DPS difference is due to CoA and how much is due to Corr. Since CoA has a higher tick frequency than Corr netting more Molten Core procs and also has a...
Forum: Warlocks 09/25/08, 11:35 AM
Replies: 4,153
Views: 877,147
Posted By Kobal
The big problem with 0/3/58 that I see in 3.0 is...

The big problem with 0/3/58 that I see in 3.0 is whether the Imp can actually survive in Sunwell. If not...
Forum: Warlocks 08/14/08, 5:24 AM
Replies: 4,153
Views: 877,147
Posted By Kobal
Well, neither have I. :) In the more complex...

Well, neither have I. :)

In the more complex boss fights there is enough for me to keep track of, so I actually see it as a good thing that to do DPS I simply have to push "2". Maybe I am just a...
Forum: Warlocks 08/11/08, 7:07 AM
Replies: 4,153
Views: 877,147
Posted By Kobal
Is it actually possible to please the Warlock...

Is it actually possible to please the Warlock crowd?

First everyone was complaining about the 0/21/40 spec in TBC that turned us into One-Button-Mashers, and now the complaints start because there...
Forum: Warlocks 06/24/08, 5:06 AM
Replies: 4,153
Views: 877,147
Posted By Kobal
Wouldn't the S3-Gloves...

Wouldn't the S3-Gloves (http://www.wowhead.com/?item=33671) help here?
Forum: Priests 06/03/08, 5:57 AM
Replies: 184
Views: 58,506
Posted By Kobal
Maybe a stupid question: What AddOns are you...

Maybe a stupid question:

What AddOns are you using to track your DoTs and Cooldowns?
Ideally I would like to have the remaining duration of VT, SW: P, VE and Starshards on my current target, plus...
Forum: Warlocks 06/02/08, 9:41 AM
Replies: 4,011
Views: 1,694,367
Posted By Kobal
It seems generally accepted that the individual...

It seems generally accepted that the individual DPS of the Fire Destruction Warlock will be higher than the DPS of a compareably geared Shadow Destruction Warlock, at the cost of reduced ISB-Uptime....
Forum: Warlocks 05/29/08, 6:16 PM
Replies: 4,153
Views: 877,147
Posted By Kobal
Actually 2 warlocks in many cases, since for only...

Actually 2 warlocks in many cases, since for only two of them CoS wasn't worth it...
Forum: Druids 05/25/08, 4:51 AM
Replies: 1,690
Views: 339,698
Posted By Kobal
So how will that work on say the Loop of Cursed...

So how will that work on say the Loop of Cursed Bones, which reads

Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 32.

Will this now give 38 spell damage to a...
Forum: Warlocks 05/14/08, 6:25 PM
Replies: 4,011
Views: 1,694,367
Posted By Kobal
You have just contradicted yourself.

You have just contradicted yourself.
Forum: Warlocks 05/09/08, 7:13 AM
Replies: 4,011
Views: 1,694,367
Posted By Kobal
Actually... once Sunflare has dropped Kil Jaeden...

Actually... once Sunflare has dropped Kil Jaeden is dead, and once Kil'Jaeden is dead you have beaten the Game (until WotLK comes along), so does it make any real difference who gets Sunflare? :)
Forum: Class Mechanics 04/04/08, 5:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,637
Posted By Kobal
I found the following bugs: - The Ember Skyfire...

I found the following bugs:

- The Ember Skyfire Diamond seems to cause a circular reference, at least with the Soul-Collar of the Incarnate.
- The Icon of the Silver Crescent in the "Trinket 1" Slot...
Forum: Warlocks 03/28/08, 11:47 AM
Replies: 4,011
Views: 1,694,367
Posted By Kobal
Waiting with Soulshatter until you actually do...

Waiting with Soulshatter until you actually do pull agrro is very suicidal in my book. Not only that some bossses need to be positioned very precisely, there is just so much that can go unnecessarily...
Forum: Warlocks 03/28/08, 6:40 AM
Replies: 4,011
Views: 1,694,367
Posted By Kobal
While this statement in itself is correct, it...

While this statement in itself is correct, it should be noted that there are ways to circumvent these issues without sacrificing too many other DPS-Stats for hitrating.

The problem with soulshatter...
Forum: Warlocks 03/27/08, 6:33 AM
Replies: 4,011
Views: 1,694,367
Posted By Kobal
According to my own spreadsheet it is very close...

According to my own spreadsheet it is very close - less than a 5 DPS difference - as long as at least one of the warlocks is shadow specced. This was calculated with warlocks and shadow priests in...
Forum: Warlocks 03/03/08, 7:22 AM
Replies: 4,011
Views: 1,694,367
Posted By Kobal
Assuming the individual DPS Gain of Fire Destro...

Assuming the individual DPS Gain of Fire Destro outweighs the loss to raid DPS contribution due to the missing ISB procs, I was wondering what the "correct" spec for Fire Destro will be. Since with...
Forum: Warriors 01/31/08, 11:44 AM
Replies: 4,239
Views: 1,107,427
Posted By Kobal
Please forgive me if I have missed the answer...

Please forgive me if I have missed the answer earlier in this thread, but it is so huge....:)

As I am participating in the organization of our raids I would like to know if nowadays (i.e. after the...
Forum: Warlocks 12/29/07, 9:56 PM
Replies: 4,011
Views: 1,694,367
Posted By Kobal
This way of thinking is a common fallacy. The...

This way of thinking is a common fallacy.

The main reason that Corruption and Immolate are not used in a "regular" DPS rotation for a 0/21/40 build is that their damage per cast time is lower than...
Forum: Warlocks 12/17/07, 6:01 PM
Replies: 4,011
Views: 1,694,367
Posted By Kobal
Something completely unrelated... On which...

Something completely unrelated...

On which fights - if any - do the 0/21/40 warlocks in your raid (have to) produce the Imp to buff raid hp? This does not count the one lock in the MT group that may...
Forum: Warlocks 11/30/07, 5:14 AM
Replies: 4,011
Views: 1,694,367
Posted By Kobal
You forgot the crafted bracers. Not that they are...

You forgot the crafted bracers. Not that they are particularly well itemized (only dmg and haste), but since the alternatives suffer the same fate they are probably still the best caster bracers in...
Forum: Warlocks 11/21/07, 12:03 PM
Replies: 4,011
Views: 1,694,367
Posted By Kobal
As has been stated previously in this thread,...

As has been stated previously in this thread, because 40/0/21 offers all the valuable Raid Debuffs (Malediction, Shadow Embrace) that 41/0/20 brings and 0/21/40 does not.
Forum: Warlocks 11/19/07, 8:13 AM
Replies: 4,011
Views: 1,694,367
Posted By Kobal
I'm really interrested by that. Could you please...

I'm really interrested by that. Could you please share what you have added to the spreadsheet ?
It would be very interesting to calculate the relative stats coeff based on the raid composition intead...
Forum: Warlocks 11/09/07, 6:44 AM
Replies: 4,011
Views: 1,694,367
Posted By Kobal
One thing that is not mentioned at all in the...

One thing that is not mentioned at all in the compendium yet, and which maybe is worth mentioning: If your crit increases, you improve not only your own DPS, but also the DPS of your fellow warlocks...
Forum: Class Mechanics 10/25/07, 7:05 AM
Replies: 811
Views: 179,203
Posted By Kobal
So what would be the current answer to the Sunday...

So what would be the current answer to the Sunday question:

If I were to roll an alliance PVE shadow priest this sunday, which race should I choose? Night Elf or Draenei?
Forum: Player vs. Player 09/27/07, 6:21 AM
Replies: 694
Views: 385,120
Posted By Kobal
Since this is an advice thread and I could use...

Since this is an advice thread and I could use some... :)

Until now I have been mostly playing PvE on my warlock, with the casual weekly 10 games on a 5v5-team with co-raiders to get a modest amount...
Forum: Class Mechanics 09/07/07, 6:11 AM
Replies: 2,447
Views: 676,322
Posted By Kobal
I was in that camp for a long time, but I am not...

I was in that camp for a long time, but I am not so sure anymore.

I added a (albeit crude) raidwide ISB-Simulation to my spreadhseet, and according to it yes, you loose a little bit of individual...
Forum: Class Mechanics 09/06/07, 5:06 AM
Replies: 2,447
Views: 676,322
Posted By Kobal
Some experiences from Karazhan and Gruul during...

Some experiences from Karazhan and Gruul during my time as Demonology Warlock:

Karazhan (with the exception of Maiden) is rather easy in my opinion:

- Cellar: Anyone still goes there?
- Attumen:...
Forum: Class Mechanics 09/05/07, 10:34 AM
Replies: 2,447
Views: 676,322
Posted By Kobal
Actually I tried to tank Leotheras as 0/21/40. I...

Actually I tried to tank Leotheras as 0/21/40. I had 365+ FR and 18k life, and still an (not overly) unlucky string of non-resists killed me. Twice. Then I repecced soul link, and it was smooth...
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