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Forum: Shamans 10/08/10, 11:29 AM
Replies: 347
Views: 329,201
Posted By Fodla
Interesting. After i'd posted, i had wondered...

Interesting. After i'd posted, i had wondered about not putting 3/3 in Concussion. How the sim transfers to real world though is something else. So this...
Forum: Shamans 10/08/10, 7:21 AM
Replies: 347
Views: 329,201
Posted By Fodla
Regarding Elemental Precision. The points can be...

Regarding Elemental Precision. The points can be garnered by not putting 3 points into Improved Shields. The 3% increase in damage to fire, frost and nature damage outweighs 15% extra damage to...
Forum: Shamans 09/05/08, 6:44 AM
Replies: 1,333
Views: 408,082
Posted By Fodla
I agree. On current talents, it's not one i would...

I agree. On current talents, it's not one i would take. I'd rather the passive mp5.
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 05/09/08, 6:11 AM
Replies: 2,727
Sticky: UI Help Center
Views: 474,805
Posted By Fodla
Hi. Looking for a bit of help. I recently changed...

Hi. Looking for a bit of help.
I recently changed from using Totemtimers to Numen. (cpu usage on Totemtimers was too high)
Whilst there are few things i miss from the totemtimers themselves, what i...
Forum: Shamans 03/13/08, 9:36 AM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,677
Posted By Fodla
Hardly. When i say i value int, i value it for...

Hardly. When i say i value int, i value it for mana and the extra crit and heal. AK directly affects my mana. The larger my INT, the more base mana i have, the more AK affects it and the more i get...
Forum: Shamans 03/13/08, 5:56 AM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,677
Posted By Fodla
I specced out of healing way a long time...

I specced out of healing way a long time ago.
Currently i'm 8/5/48. I like the extra mana from Ancestral Knowledge. I value intellect perhaps higher than the 'standard' for numerous reasons and...
Forum: Shamans 03/11/08, 7:03 AM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,677
Posted By Fodla
Whereas Grid is...which is another plus. And it...

Whereas Grid is...which is another plus. And it shows HoTs (i'm not sure if Healbot does), all types of debuffs can be configurable either as a border, centre text, centre icon, or colouring of the...
Forum: Shamans 03/10/08, 1:39 PM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,677
Posted By Fodla
I didn't actually have them bound to anything. I...

I didn't actually have them bound to anything. I think previously they were set to water walking and water breathing.
However, they're now set to shift+button5 to target unit, ctrl+button5 for...
Forum: Shamans 03/10/08, 12:41 PM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,677
Posted By Fodla
I found it unresponsive at low fps, very slow to...

I found it unresponsive at low fps, very slow to update and primarily the cause of alot of memory usage.
You also had to /reload ui to get it to update whenever you changed a spell on the mouse...
Forum: Shamans 03/10/08, 11:56 AM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,677
Posted By Fodla
I have grid and clique set up thus: Left click -...

I have grid and clique set up thus:
Left click - Healing Wave R12
Shift + lclick - Healing Wave R8 (i think)
CTRL + lclick - Healing Wave R5
Alt + lclick - Healinv Wave R1

Right Click - Chain Heal...
Forum: Shamans 03/10/08, 11:14 AM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,677
Posted By Fodla
The calculations in this post are incorrect. 1...

The calculations in this post are incorrect.
1 INT does not give 0.33 heal + 0.3036 crit + 16.5 mana with BoK

1 INT gives 0.33 heal + ((1/80)*1.1) crit + 16.5 mana

Basically the crit value should...
Forum: Shamans 03/10/08, 11:03 AM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,677
Posted By Fodla
Something interesting from the stat weights. Lord...

Something interesting from the stat weights.
Lord Sanguinars Claim vs Brooch of Natures Mercy
Using the stat weights for T6;

Lord Sanguinars Claim
25 Stam @ 0.3 = 7.5
19 Int @ 0.55 = 10.45
79...
Forum: Shamans 02/28/08, 5:25 PM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,677
Posted By Fodla
Whilst i'd say it is specific, this also scales...

Whilst i'd say it is specific, this also scales if you just 'up' the mp5 to cater for a 10 minute fight. i.e. it's something like 882mp5 needed to spam CH5 for 10 minutes. The benefit is actually...
Forum: Shamans 02/28/08, 10:57 AM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,677
Posted By Fodla
Is +6mp5 better than +6stats for chest: Consider...

Is +6mp5 better than +6stats for chest:
Consider T5+ raid buffed stats.
Approx.
+Heal - 2200
MP5 whilst casting 300
Spell crit - 10% (not including 5% from talents)
Mana - 13000

Without a shadow...
Forum: Shamans 02/28/08, 9:48 AM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,677
Posted By Fodla
Take 2 shields. One with stamina on, one with...

Take 2 shields. One with stamina on, one with int. Swap them if you are getting beat on too much.
PvP neck is very good.
4mp5 from Vitality is hardly worth worrying about even without a Shadow...
Forum: Shamans 02/20/08, 10:34 AM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,677
Posted By Fodla
It does cost, but then, i wouldn't use it if i...

It does cost, but then, i wouldn't use it if i couldn't afford the mana cost - i.e. when not in a SP group; that's when putting on more +heal and mp5 is a necessity.

Btw, you'd need 880 MP5 (whilst...
Forum: Shamans 02/20/08, 7:54 AM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,677
Posted By Fodla
Okay, lets look at it in the real world shall...

Okay, lets look at it in the real world shall we.
Using your calculations.
Non hasted items being replace
Girdle of Fallen Stars
Shroud of the Final Stand
Crystal Spire of Karabor
Lord Sanguinars...
Forum: Shamans 02/19/08, 11:38 AM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,677
Posted By Fodla
Not really. The point being there are pieces, not...

Not really. The point being there are pieces, not that every single one replaces stamina.

From the 2 you have there, would increase CH by 0.1s.

Each to their own. A haste set can increase hps and...
Forum: Shamans 02/19/08, 11:30 AM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,677
Posted By Fodla
But if you have 'enough' MP5, they why not boost...

But if you have 'enough' MP5, they why not boost hps instead. I could happily lose 100MP5 whilst casting when fully raid buffed (if in a SP group) and replace that with Haste. As it happens, the...
Forum: Shamans 02/19/08, 5:21 AM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,677
Posted By Fodla
And that's the exact point. Other gear (T4/5/6...

And that's the exact point. Other gear (T4/5/6 etc) has stamina as part of it's item budget. There are haste items that don't. Quid pro quo. You gain heal and haste at the cost of stamina, not haste...
Forum: Shamans 02/18/08, 10:44 AM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,677
Posted By Fodla
If you check some of the haste items, the neck...

If you check some of the haste items, the neck for example, it's got sprit on it, but it has 75 healing AND haste AND Intellect. It lacks stamina.
Haste doesn't solely replace the item budget for...
Forum: Shamans 02/18/08, 9:56 AM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,677
Posted By Fodla
Put it another way. 362 Haste can see you cast...

Put it another way.
362 Haste can see you cast CHR3 with 200 less +healing for the same HPS as unhasted CHR5, and for longer.
With equivalent +heal, you can cast CHR2 at 362HR at the same HPS as CHR4...
Forum: Shamans 02/18/08, 6:41 AM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,677
Posted By Fodla
Haste might not be needed in any fight, but haste...

Haste might not be needed in any fight, but haste can also make fights easier. It has nothing to do with 'meters' (i top them with or without haste).
The attention haste was getting is the fact that...
Forum: Shamans 02/12/08, 10:52 AM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,677
Posted By Fodla
LHW will hit 1s at 790 haste rating without h/bl....

LHW will hit 1s at 790 haste rating without h/bl. However, from the current gear selections (not including non-mail) a maximum with the scarab proc is 692 haste rating
This gives:
W/O H/BL
LHW -...
Forum: Shamans 02/12/08, 6:04 AM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,677
Posted By Fodla
*New haste 'cap'. With the 2.4 changes reducing...

*New haste 'cap'.
With the 2.4 changes reducing cast times to 1s.
To reduce Chain Heal and Healing wave to 1second without Heroism/Bloodlust you will need ~2345 haste rating and
~1440 with...
Forum: Shamans 01/31/08, 6:22 AM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,677
Posted By Fodla
Another ring to add is Signet of the Quiet Forest...

Another ring to add is Signet of the Quiet Forest (sorry, can't get the link...site banned at work)
This is a reward from the 3rd chest of the Zul'aman timed event. Also has 30 Haste Rating on it.
Forum: Shamans 01/30/08, 1:33 PM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,677
Posted By Fodla
Another thing to think of is when using [Scarab...

Another thing to think of is when using [Scarab of the Infinite Cycle].
If it procs during bloodlust/heroism you only need 120 Haste Rating to hit the 1.5s GCD on Healing Wave and Chain...
Forum: Shamans 01/30/08, 8:45 AM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,677
Posted By Fodla
The second one is the one i was thinking of (as i...

The second one is the one i was thinking of (as i have it)

There is also another cloak that could be added from Zul'aman.
Forum: Shamans 01/30/08, 7:13 AM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,677
Posted By Fodla
Haste Rating 'cap'. Maximum haste rating needed...

Haste Rating 'cap'.
Maximum haste rating needed would be 440.
This lowers Healing Wave (R4+) and Chain Heal to 1.95 seconds, with heroism/bloodlust they hit 1.5s.
Lesser Healing Wave will be 1.18...
Forum: Shamans 01/30/08, 5:48 AM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,677
Posted By Fodla
I switched to Pitbull from X-Perl and have...

I switched to Pitbull from X-Perl and have noticed an improvement. I ONLY use Pitbull for Player, Target, ToT and ToTT frames and use Grid for raid/party. Not sure if that specifically improves...
Forum: Shamans 01/28/08, 11:21 AM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,677
Posted By Fodla
An unfortunate factor of having low fps and high...

An unfortunate factor of having low fps and high latency probably means quartz is 'very much behind'.
Unfortunately, i don't think you have any other option to increase accuracy on recasts at those...
Forum: Shamans 12/29/07, 6:43 AM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,677
Posted By Fodla
Nice one. The point though is, although this was...

Nice one.

The point though is, although this was more a personal question, it applies anyway. That is, whilst i don't run out of mana generally, through judicious use of downranking, would i/anyone...
Forum: Shamans 12/28/07, 11:04 AM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,677
Posted By Fodla
What is the value of each different healing...

What is the value of each different healing relic?
I currently don't have the Totem of Healing rains after umpteen Kara runs, but have picked up Totem of Spontaneous Regrowth, Plains and Maelstrom....
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 08/15/07, 11:38 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,618
Posted By Fodla
I'm a fan of Totemus. It's quite large on memory...

I'm a fan of Totemus. It's quite large on memory usage, but it has a multitude of other features on top of totems:
You can configure the extra buttons for both left and right click usage and there...
Forum: Class Mechanics 08/02/07, 10:02 AM
Replies: 8,574
Views: 2,704,563
Posted By Fodla
You could send a mail and point them in this...

You could send a mail and point them in this direction? Email is at the bottom of the page.

On a side note. Long time 'listener', first time 'caller'. Keep up the great work!!
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