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Forum: Priests 01/06/09, 6:54 AM
Replies: 373
Views: 274,831
Posted By Vurrin
The easiest way to raise your DPS on PW is to...

The easiest way to raise your DPS on PW is to bring more DPS. cut about 20-30 seconds off your kill and viola your heroism uptime jumps up and you've gained DPS. Your raid has 2-4 people not pulling...
Forum: The Dung Heap 12/04/08, 2:44 PM
Replies: 30,100
Views: 1,880,229
Posted By Vurrin
Do some quests in Borean tundra or Howling Fjord....

Do some quests in Borean tundra or Howling Fjord. the greens you get from those quests should put around 900 spellpower
Forum: Priests 12/04/08, 1:24 PM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 1,023,876
Posted By Vurrin
As of the last time I did Loatheb/thaddius. You...

As of the last time I did Loatheb/thaddius. You need to cast/recast SW:P after receiving those buffs to see the improvement in SW:P.

SW:P does adjust for spellpower, it does not adjust for % dmg...
Forum: Priests 10/25/08, 4:59 PM
Replies: 2,225
Views: 1,386,184
Posted By Vurrin
its because casting PoM the buff generates...

its because casting PoM the buff generates little/no threat, but PoM healing causes regular healing threat.

Compared to PW:S which generates all its threat when the buff is cast, and no additional...
Forum: Class Mechanics 03/09/08, 1:18 PM
Replies: 986
Views: 574,459
Posted By Vurrin
the haste effect also no longer is consumed after...

the haste effect also no longer is consumed after after a single cast. which doesn't mean much for healers but it does mean that for example you can have haste on 2 instants + a gheal or something...
Forum: Class Mechanics 03/06/08, 12:45 AM
Replies: 986
Views: 574,459
Posted By Vurrin
Lets see if I can't revisit the Bangle Bangle of...

Lets see if I can't revisit the Bangle

Bangle of Endless Blessings the Click effect is about 40% of what you'd get from Earring of Soulful meditation or 14-ish mp/5 max, and the proc effect is...
Forum: Class Mechanics 03/02/08, 10:51 AM
Replies: 986
Views: 574,459
Posted By Vurrin
Ah thats totally true I forgot to add the 15%...

Ah thats totally true I forgot to add the 15% from kings/sor. dammit. Still it should scale linearly that is 15% more spirit is a 15% more regen in the end. Which makes the numbers closer to 20 mp5...
Forum: Class Mechanics 03/01/08, 2:02 PM
Replies: 986
Views: 574,459
Posted By Vurrin
With the new alchemist stone using Earring of...

With the new alchemist stone using Earring of Soulful Meditation is no longer the no brainier I was expecting. So using the current regen formula and assuming 650 int I set out to see what some...
Forum: Class Mechanics 02/12/08, 10:34 AM
Replies: 986
Views: 574,459
Posted By Vurrin
If they added 9 healing/4 spell haste yellow gems...

If they added 9 healing/4 spell haste yellow gems or epic equivalents that would be the yellow gem of choice for myself. As it is 8 spell haste or 11 healing/5 int are pretty much the only choices...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/11/08, 4:31 AM
Replies: 1,690
Views: 384,994
Posted By Vurrin
I've never had any problems as a priest solo...

I've never had any problems as a priest solo healing Cap. I would say for learning wearing a bit of FR is very useful, as it can reduce burst on you and the like. Particularly since you're not...
Forum: Class Mechanics 02/07/08, 5:02 PM
Replies: 986
Views: 574,459
Posted By Vurrin
I think his point is coming from the sort of DPS...

I think his point is coming from the sort of DPS class perspective where you can calculate out whether 1 crit rating is more dmg than x spell hit than y spell dmg etc. In situations like that where...
Forum: Class Mechanics 02/02/08, 3:23 AM
Replies: 986
Views: 574,459
Posted By Vurrin
If Imay play the Devil's advocate, Who really...

If Imay play the Devil's advocate, Who really chain casts CoH with no breaks? Your arguement is not particularly good either.

Almost anytime you chain cast CoH ( or any other heal really) its...
Forum: Class Mechanics 01/30/08, 2:23 PM
Replies: 563
Views: 226,479
Posted By Vurrin
If while learning new encounters you are running...

If while learning new encounters you are running oom I'd stick with earing /bangle, if mana is not a significant issue for you use martyr instead. And if you're dying to stupid crap like frostbolts...
Forum: Shamans 01/25/08, 3:30 PM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,305
Posted By Vurrin
I believe by default grid shows incoming heals as...

I believe by default grid shows incoming heals as a green icon in the lower elft hand corner. Its not perfect, and not everyone's heals show up usually, but it allows me to yell at healers when...
Forum: Priests 01/25/08, 2:22 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 189,634
Posted By Vurrin
It would take something like 300-400 haste...

It would take something like 300-400 haste rating. to get Holy fire down to two second. If you filled every slot but helm and gloves ( 2 slots with no haste options to the best of my knowledge) you'd...
Forum: Class Mechanics 01/23/08, 5:54 AM
Replies: 563
Views: 226,479
Posted By Vurrin
a quick test with Flash heal shows Eye of Gruul...

a quick test with Flash heal shows Eye of Gruul can proc on heals on full targets. I suppose it could be simply a unique aspect of CoH since I didn't have 4 other people to test with, but by and...
Forum: Class Mechanics 01/18/08, 5:57 PM
Replies: 986
Views: 574,459
Posted By Vurrin
A common pair in my guild anyway is Light's...

A common pair in my guild anyway is Light's justice + Lightfathom Scepteror Hammer of Atonement.

I suppose it largely depends on what items you have a lot of. For example we've had plenty of Hammer...
Forum: Class Mechanics 01/16/08, 4:25 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 25,594
Posted By Vurrin
PSGarak you raise several good points, which...

PSGarak you raise several good points, which can't be disregarded.

For example. Yes PS does make say Fel Rage, or RoS Enrage vastly more manageable, and I'd even go so far as to say if all or even...
Forum: Class Mechanics 01/16/08, 1:21 PM
Replies: 986
Views: 574,459
Posted By Vurrin
Hmmm they are pretty close. Personally assuming...

Hmmm they are pretty close. Personally assuming BT gems I'd wear the ZA robes over BB in the following situations:

A) anything short
b) Anything long where I'm getting an innervate
c) anywhere where...
Forum: Class Mechanics 01/16/08, 1:10 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 25,594
Posted By Vurrin
Its worth noting even at 1300-1500 healing the...

Its worth noting even at 1300-1500 healing the difference in throughput on rank 1 gheal is still over 500 healing per cast. Granted not the same as the 700 per cast for people with a slew of gear,...
Forum: Class Mechanics 01/16/08, 5:31 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 25,594
Posted By Vurrin
I'm going to have to disagree with some of your...

I'm going to have to disagree with some of your assumptions/methods/conclusions.

1) Since you weren't a healer originally you're not familiar with the kind of healing output you could do if fully...
Forum: Class Mechanics 01/14/08, 5:30 PM
Replies: 986
Views: 574,459
Posted By Vurrin
I would agree with you Hiba in that when MT...

I would agree with you Hiba in that when MT healing overhealing whether it be 10% or 75% is largely a non-issue so long as you are accomplishing 3 things: The tank not dying, you not going oom, and...
Forum: Class Mechanics 01/13/08, 10:56 PM
Replies: 986
Views: 574,459
Posted By Vurrin
I'm certainly not going to fault you for wanting...

I'm certainly not going to fault you for wanting more regen... I would just advise against getting that regen from spirit. Again its very hard to name specifics without seeing what pieces you're...
Forum: Class Mechanics 01/13/08, 5:09 PM
Replies: 986
Views: 574,459
Posted By Vurrin
Honestly I "messed up" when geming my own gear. I...

Honestly I "messed up" when geming my own gear. I wanted to use IED, but I had forgotten that t6 switched from yellow gem to blue, and I had long since put spinels in my boots. Long story short I...
Forum: Class Mechanics 01/13/08, 1:05 AM
Replies: 986
Views: 574,459
Posted By Vurrin
As much as I favor plus healing on my own gear I...

As much as I favor plus healing on my own gear I can't really recommend Bracing Earthstorm Diamond for a priest raiding seriously.

Consider the following factors.

A) almost no priests take 5/5...
Forum: Class Mechanics 01/11/08, 4:25 AM
Replies: 986
Views: 574,459
Posted By Vurrin
well 20 spirit is 5 healing ( about 7-8 with...

well 20 spirit is 5 healing ( about 7-8 with SoR/Kings/ImpDs) so you could reduce the difference to like 74 healing or some such.
Anyway the only real way to see the value of spirit for you is to...
Forum: Class Mechanics 01/04/08, 12:41 PM
Replies: 986
Views: 574,459
Posted By Vurrin
Soul-Strider Boots primary advantage is the...

Soul-Strider Boots primary advantage is the sockets being nice ( hello red socket) so you don't give up anything to get all the free itemization value. But even so the stamina difference is quite...
Forum: Class Mechanics 01/03/08, 1:37 PM
Replies: 986
Views: 574,459
Posted By Vurrin
So you don't think 43 healign is better than...

So you don't think 43 healign is better than 5mp/5 and 4 int? if you look at it in terms of gems I value 43 healings is 2 crimson spinels, but 5mp/5 is and 4 int is about 1mp5 short of being 2 gems...
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/23/07, 12:19 PM
Replies: 986
Views: 574,459
Posted By Vurrin
I wonder what you use in lieu of Boots of the...

I wonder what you use in lieu of Boots of the Divine Light usually.

I assume Archbishop's Slippers but I dunno about that choice. By and large gear with sockets are balanced ilvl wise around green...
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/21/07, 4:04 PM
Replies: 986
Views: 574,459
Posted By Vurrin
When I was in t4 and doing SSC/Tk I definitely...

When I was in t4 and doing SSC/Tk I definitely remember having to switch in staminia gear for a couple fights. Not every fight requires staminia but quite a few do. Also you know priests with extra...
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/20/07, 4:50 PM
Replies: 986
Views: 574,459
Posted By Vurrin
I disagree with Vihermali. reliance on any one...

I disagree with Vihermali. reliance on any one heal is bad, but Gheal is efficient and should be used for raid healing when appropriate. Relying on any one heal ESPECIALLY flash heal for you raid...
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/20/07, 4:39 AM
Replies: 986
Views: 574,459
Posted By Vurrin
from readign tanking threads on the topic. It...

from readign tanking threads on the topic. It seems the main problem with boss swing timers is the parry mechanic.

That is each time there is a parry the boss's swing time is reduced by up to...
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/13/07, 7:57 PM
Replies: 986
Views: 574,459
Posted By Vurrin
a very quick test shows that all heals even those...

a very quick test shows that all heals even those on players not on the other mob's threat list generate threat for you on all mobs.

the test consisted of 1 player and 1 mob aggrod by proximity, A...
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/12/07, 3:05 PM
Replies: 986
Views: 574,459
Posted By Vurrin
There is still one more flaw to be addressed. You...

There is still one more flaw to be addressed. You assume 100% proc rate of two pc t5. For this information to be useful to priests in general it should be calculated to show at what % of gheals...
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/11/07, 1:34 PM
Replies: 986
Views: 574,459
Posted By Vurrin
These base values of total amount healed are all...

These base values of total amount healed are all significantly higher than they should be, and don't match my in game experience. Likely the problem is due that it will add your + dmg from spirit...
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/10/07, 2:06 PM
Replies: 986
Views: 574,459
Posted By Vurrin
Spec'd Shadow with a decent weapon ( and...

Spec'd Shadow with a decent weapon ( and enchanted) and some appropriate trinkets you'd do fine for farming with spirit tap and healing gear.

In general you'll do less dmg but farming is more about...
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/07/07, 5:58 PM
Replies: 986
Views: 574,459
Posted By Vurrin
While I too simply watch aggro alerts for Rage....

While I too simply watch aggro alerts for Rage. The other option is to use the macro until you start a heal, and then you have either A) 1.5 seconds to find that person and manually target him for...
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/07/07, 3:55 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 25,594
Posted By Vurrin
This is almost entirely just my opinion, but here...

This is almost entirely just my opinion, but here goes.

1) your mana regen over your fellows is a matter of gear choices not spec. If they chose to stack spirit/regen in the manner you did they...
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/06/07, 6:21 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 25,594
Posted By Vurrin
It does scale with +dmg. Not sure on the exact...

It does scale with +dmg. Not sure on the exact coefficient but with 905 spell dmg it does around 500-600 dmg makings its coefficient no higher than 15% I don't have any of the spell dmg talents in...
Forum: Class Mechanics 11/15/07, 12:25 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 22,576
Posted By Vurrin
I disagree, I ran with well under 150 mp/5...

I disagree, I ran with well under 150 mp/5 through all t6 content, and while yes I had a bit of mana trouble on a couple fights it was manageable. You're trying to tell me that in 2.3 a priest...
Forum: Class Mechanics 11/15/07, 4:13 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 22,576
Posted By Vurrin
The best argument for haste on a healer is in the...

The best argument for haste on a healer is in the case of Priests and Shamans and the changes in 2.3. Simply put these classes have on the whole gained 50 mp/5 or more from 2.2, and since every...
Forum: Class Mechanics 11/14/07, 2:20 PM
Replies: 986
Views: 574,459
Posted By Vurrin
I meant it more as "You do not out gear the...

I meant it more as "You do not out gear the encounters and thus a little effort should be expected.' From everything I've seen ZA is basically a 10 man tier 5 instance, If your guild has killed...
Forum: Class Mechanics 11/14/07, 1:36 PM
Replies: 986
Views: 574,459
Posted By Vurrin
Well if you're in t4 you're a bit below the gear...

Well if you're in t4 you're a bit below the gear curve for the later parts of ZA so it makes sense to me that you'd have to pot. Additionally the mana regen from mediation is not as high as chain...
Forum: Class Mechanics 11/14/07, 1:31 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 22,576
Posted By Vurrin
It is my understanding that you do not give up...

It is my understanding that you do not give up healing for haste you give up regen for haste. So arguments saying that they choose healing over haste are largely immaterial since the actual healing...
Forum: Class Mechanics 11/12/07, 2:39 AM
Replies: 563
Views: 226,479
Posted By Vurrin
to Beans - there's no limit to the times it can...

to Beans - there's no limit to the times it can proc. other than internal cool downs there is no such think as a limit to the number of times an item can proc. Even PPM enchants like crusader can...
Forum: Class Mechanics 11/10/07, 1:16 PM
Replies: 563
Views: 226,479
Posted By Vurrin
In terms of consistent benefit i think Stone+...

In terms of consistent benefit i think Stone+ memento is an overall better trinket selection.

If your experience with scarab contradict my opinion thats certainly good for you. In any event my...
Forum: Priests 11/06/07, 1:46 PM
Replies: 1,401
Views: 809,682
Posted By Vurrin
It might be more "DPS" to interrupt a Mind Flat...

It might be more "DPS" to interrupt a Mind Flat for a mind Blast, but it wouldn't be significantly so and possibly not at all depending on how many ticks of flay you got off, but its certainly less...
Forum: Class Mechanics 11/05/07, 1:22 PM
Replies: 986
Views: 574,459
Posted By Vurrin
To be honest, aside from reacting faster, not...

To be honest, aside from reacting faster, not being in range of spitfire/killing spitfire faster. There's not a whole lot to be done. I would say that sort of burst is not uncommon on that fight when...
Forum: Class Mechanics 11/02/07, 10:56 PM
Replies: 986
Views: 574,459
Posted By Vurrin
Oh I'm certainly not claiming I go through...

Oh I'm certainly not claiming I go through encounters with a plethora of extra mana, lets be realistic, but I maintain enough mana to heal consistently throughout an encounter and have just enough...
Forum: Class Mechanics 11/02/07, 4:29 PM
Replies: 986
Views: 574,459
Posted By Vurrin
I agree. with Constantius when I was comparing my...

I agree. with Constantius when I was comparing my t5 stats to my "final" stats I was a bit forlorn about how much spirit I lost, but nice as spirit is I've been tracking my OFSR time the past few...
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