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Forum: Mages 02/27/12, 9:26 PM
Replies: 783
Views: 3,965,623
Posted By Tyrian
Guromin has offered to take over and update a new...

Guromin has offered to take over and update a new Mage Fire thread. If you have any suggestions or advice on what should be included, send a PM to him here....
Forum: Mages 12/14/11, 8:04 AM
Replies: 255
Views: 404,994
Posted By Tyrian
Regarding Hagara, it was well known Pally/DK...

Regarding Hagara, it was well known Pally/DK could Bubble or AMS and cross the Ice Bubble threshold and stay inside, among other ways. Mages too appear to have a way.

The trick appears to be needing...
Forum: Mages 09/30/11, 12:24 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 2,302,858
Posted By Tyrian
I interpreted the bonus as a herald of the...

I interpreted the bonus as a herald of the long-term change Blizzard wants to make for Arcane (aka for the next expansion). The conscious intent is to encourage more frequent decision making, and...
Forum: Mages 09/25/11, 3:14 PM
Replies: 783
Views: 3,965,623
Posted By Tyrian
Just a reminder, given that Patch 4.3 PTR will go...

Just a reminder, given that Patch 4.3 PTR will go up soon and we might be in for some Fire changes.

If someone is up for the task of remaking and maintaining a new Fire thread ("Updated for Patch...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/21/11, 2:43 PM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,449,732
Posted By Tyrian
I'm not sure what the correct spoiler etiquette...

I'm not sure what the correct spoiler etiquette is, so i'll tag to be safe. Regarding speculation on what happens in the final phase of the Deathwing fight and a favourite lore figure who will be...
Forum: Mages 09/11/11, 3:44 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 404,994
Posted By Tyrian
Furthermore, on Heroic, Incanter's Absorption can...

Furthermore, on Heroic, Incanter's Absorption can reliably be used to knockback your fixated Molten Elemental. This will only work for guilds using a Phase 2 strat that spreads the Elementals out...
Forum: Mages 09/01/11, 12:14 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 578,743
Posted By Tyrian
http://elitistjerks.com/f80/t125554-dragonwrath_ta...

http://elitistjerks.com/f80/t125554-dragonwrath_tarecgosas_rest_warlock_specific_analysis/

The premise of that thread is sound. Do any Mages here (who already have Dragonwrath) want to kick-off a...
Forum: Mages 08/27/11, 5:44 PM
Replies: 783
Views: 3,965,623
Posted By Tyrian
You might be surprised at just how much time it...

You might be surprised at just how much time it takes. Arcane is the spec of choice for nearly every raiding situation now, excluding Alysrazor. It's no surprise many players have no interest in the...
Forum: The Dung Heap 08/12/11, 8:09 PM
Replies: 30,100
Views: 1,878,135
Posted By Tyrian
edit - Delete, was added to above post.

edit - Delete, was added to above post.
Forum: Public Discussion 08/11/11, 11:19 PM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,449,732
Posted By Tyrian
My first thought was they could be Cross-Realm...

My first thought was they could be Cross-Realm mail vendors. So people can finally send Heirlooms and items to characters of the same account on different realms. Would fit the ethereal theme (they...
Forum: Mages 08/10/11, 9:12 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 294,394
Posted By Tyrian
The general rule of thumb is to, when possible,...

The general rule of thumb is to, when possible, let other more capable classes in the raid handle anything AOE related. Others can do it better for a smaller opportunity cost. H Rhyolith is a good...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/06/11, 7:50 PM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,449,732
Posted By Tyrian
We know from WoW mythology that there's something...

We know from WoW mythology that there's something very special about Azeroth. The reasons for why this is true have never been fully fleshed out or explained. We just know Azeroth is unique in the...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/06/11, 5:30 AM
Replies: 10,771
Views: 2,449,732
Posted By Tyrian
I think quotes like this are delving too deep...

I think quotes like this are delving too deep into semantics. "Mists of Pandaria" can be compared to "Snows of Northrend". The whole place isn't covered in snow, and it's not even strictly solely...
Forum: Mages 08/03/11, 1:32 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 404,994
Posted By Tyrian
The aforementioned Smouldering Devastation trick...

The aforementioned Smouldering Devastation trick is a tremendous help to healers on Heroic.

First we should mention that Iceblock does not prevent death from Smouldering Devastation itself, the...
Forum: Mages 07/31/11, 1:22 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 404,994
Posted By Tyrian
Be careful using the Human Racial, however. If...

Be careful using the Human Racial, however. If you racial out of the Fiery Tornado (and your tank doesn't) - any living Spirits of the Flame will turn and attack you. (Probably killing you, let alone...
Forum: Mages 07/31/11, 12:54 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 404,994
Posted By Tyrian
For Heroic Baleroc: Iceblock will not remove the...

For Heroic Baleroc: Iceblock will not remove the Tormented debuff and you'll still take damage from Crystals' Torment whilst in the Iceblock itself. Proper Shard Management is the only way to avoid...
Forum: Mages 07/27/11, 7:31 PM
Replies: 783
Views: 3,965,623
Posted By Tyrian
This 'only' part can easily be taken out of...

This 'only' part can easily be taken out of context. It's important we note just how much damage is done during that ~55 sec ground phase, compared to an entire ~4 minute air phase. From my logs, for...
Forum: Mages 07/27/11, 11:04 AM
Replies: 783
Views: 3,965,623
Posted By Tyrian
Which fights are you referring to? Many raiding...

Which fights are you referring to? Many raiding Mages are Arcane MS for Firelands, but Fire is definetely the spec of choice for flying on Alysrazor.

With the buff from (25) stacks of Soaring power,...
Forum: Mages 07/26/11, 11:42 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 294,394
Posted By Tyrian
After having a ton of Heroic Alysrazor wipes...

After having a ton of Heroic Alysrazor wipes myself, and some ridiculously strong Combustions - I can say this has never happened. I think the most likely explanation is that your recollection of...
Forum: Mages 07/26/11, 11:32 AM
Replies: 433
Views: 2,302,858
Posted By Tyrian
Moonwell Chalice not sharing cooldowns with other...

Moonwell Chalice not sharing cooldowns with other items except a seemingly random green was, going by precedents, an oversight by Blizzard we can (or should've ) expect to be addressed. Keep this in...
Forum: Mages 07/20/11, 9:24 AM
Replies: 433
Views: 2,302,858
Posted By Tyrian
The Moonwell Chalice also stacks with Engineering...

The Moonwell Chalice also stacks with Engineering Glove tinker.
Forum: The Dung Heap 06/15/11, 2:28 PM
Replies: 30,100
Views: 1,878,135
Posted By Tyrian
What Maje described, if accurate, would not be...

What Maje described, if accurate, would not be intended or desirable. Blizzard can, has - and will break powerful previous-tier set bonuses if they encourage this sort of behaviour. I believe the...
Forum: Mages 06/05/11, 3:59 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 404,994
Posted By Tyrian
A few tips: - Getting 3 fast Corrupting Crashes...

A few tips:

- Getting 3 fast Corrupting Crashes on the first add phase is made much easier (healing wise) when your guild forces Cho'gall to transition to 85% whilst he has a Flame Orders up. Doing...
Forum: Mages 05/18/11, 6:15 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 2,302,858
Posted By Tyrian
I'm delving into semantics here, but this...

I'm delving into semantics here, but this description is inaccurate. 95% does not ordinarily correspond to when Arcane Mages use Mana Gem.

More accurately: 95% (in this context) refers to the...
Forum: Mages 05/08/11, 6:44 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 2,302,858
Posted By Tyrian
I replied in PM with some comments/suggestions to...

I replied in PM with some comments/suggestions to angayelle, but one additional note here.

I've mostly been Fire or Frost for Cataclysm so far - so i'm sure there are much more experienced Arcane...
Forum: Mages 05/08/11, 2:41 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 2,302,858
Posted By Tyrian
I wasn't sure whether to put this in the UI or...

I wasn't sure whether to put this in the UI or Arcane thread, as it involves both. We all know Arcane Mages need to watch their Mana carefully. But another factor Mages must consider is monitoring...
Forum: Mages 04/03/11, 1:10 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 254,678
Posted By Tyrian
Be mindful that whether you're talking about 10...

Be mindful that whether you're talking about 10 or 25 is a factor to consider, but some obvious examples that come to mind:

- Some guilds consider 68713 mandatory for Heroic Nefarian on all raid...
Forum: The Dung Heap 03/17/11, 9:57 AM
Replies: 30,100
Views: 1,878,135
Posted By Tyrian
edit - please delete

edit - please delete
Forum: Public Discussion 03/05/11, 6:08 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,454
Posted By Tyrian
If that's your humble reply, i'd love to see your...

If that's your humble reply, i'd love to see your self righteous one.
Forum: Mages 02/16/11, 1:12 AM
Replies: 783
Views: 3,965,623
Posted By Tyrian
The given values did in fact link (until very...

The given values did in fact link (until very recently) directly to Lhivera's Simulationcraft output, which has only recently been taken down, around the time SimC is coming out of beta. And indeed...
Forum: Mages 02/14/11, 9:34 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 917,872
Posted By Tyrian
The OP here states, "Moderator's note: Logix is...

The OP here states, "Moderator's note: Logix is an inactive player and has not updated this thread since before Cataclysm was released. You should consider this post to be of mostly general interest,...
Forum: The Dung Heap 02/14/11, 7:41 PM
Replies: 30,100
Views: 1,878,135
Posted By Tyrian
Delete please - was intended as an OP update.

Delete please - was intended as an OP update.
Forum: Mages 02/10/11, 6:25 PM
Replies: 783
Views: 3,965,623
Posted By Tyrian
Be careful when viewing logs and drawing...

Be careful when viewing logs and drawing conclusions. It made me a little nervous when I realised a few people are doing this, because i'm not a good candidate to look at via WOL to try to make...
Forum: Mages 02/08/11, 5:37 PM
Replies: 783
Views: 3,965,623
Posted By Tyrian
I've tried to carefully reword several references...

I've tried to carefully reword several references in the OP pertaining to combat rating relative values. We all know many people come to EJ looking for a 'magic number' to take away. But any numbers...
Forum: Mages 02/07/11, 6:23 PM
Replies: 783
Views: 3,965,623
Posted By Tyrian
The OP was given a quick brush-up to be a little...

The OP was given a quick brush-up to be a little more accurate for 4.06. This includes some minor and moderate changes such as:

- Downplaying the importance of "Mana Management" requirements after...
Forum: Mages 01/29/11, 3:22 PM
Replies: 783
Views: 3,965,623
Posted By Tyrian
Edit - Zaldinar, that section was entirely...

Edit - Zaldinar, that section was entirely written by mysteltainn. A link to his profile is several posts up, he should be able to better answer or address your question.

The Haste section was...
Forum: Mages 01/28/11, 2:58 PM
Replies: 783
Views: 3,965,623
Posted By Tyrian
Ignite Munching has long been an important topic...

Ignite Munching has long been an important topic for Fire. Many Mages have heard of the term over the years, but it's probably still not fully understood by as many as it should be.

With the latest...
Forum: Mages 01/25/11, 11:27 AM
Replies: 442
Views: 578,743
Posted By Tyrian
I noticed that your profile currently uses a +50...

I noticed that your profile currently uses a +50 Hit to bracer enchant. Next patch we'll be switching to a new +50 Int bracer enchant. BIS lists being made now need to be mindful of this 50 Hit...
Forum: Mages 01/25/11, 6:24 AM
Replies: 442
Views: 578,743
Posted By Tyrian
So the three questions that need answers are: -...

So the three questions that need answers are:

- Does "Soul Breath Belt of the Wildfire" actually exist ingame?
- Does "Stormwake the Tempest's Reach of the Wildfire" actually exist ingame?
- Is it...
Forum: Mages 01/17/11, 11:58 AM
Replies: 255
Views: 404,994
Posted By Tyrian
I'm sure some of us have seen logs like this by...

I'm sure some of us have seen logs like this by now: Impact Combustion Peaks at 800 000 DPS (http://www.worldoflogs.com/reports/yh5muqn6z02bo9ow/sum/damageDone/?s=43&e=330#Tryhardlinyu)

Not looking...
Forum: Mages 01/11/11, 8:40 AM
Replies: 442
Views: 578,743
Posted By Tyrian
Regarding the gear set currently used by...

Regarding the gear set currently used by Simulationcraft BIS 372. While we're trying to work out a BIS list for Fire, I went through the SimC BIS List and noticed a few confusing things. The current...
Forum: The Dung Heap 12/30/10, 9:01 AM
Replies: 30,100
Views: 1,878,135
Posted By Tyrian
I can't explain Chimaeron easily. My only guess...

I can't explain Chimaeron easily. My only guess would be you might be casting Living Bomb while you have Caustic slime (-75% hit) and not realising LB was never actually applied. However, if you're...
Forum: The Dung Heap 12/29/10, 6:36 PM
Replies: 30,100
Views: 1,878,135
Posted By Tyrian
I can't find/inspect your armory character due to...

I can't find/inspect your armory character due to your profile not working correctly. But my first thought was "Maybe he's doing 10/25 man raids and doesnt have the 5% haste buff present". You might...
Forum: Mages 12/29/10, 11:08 AM
Replies: 783
Views: 3,965,623
Posted By Tyrian
The latter. But the longer answer: It depends on...

The latter. But the longer answer: It depends on your gear. If you only a few sockets on gear, (aka very poor heroic entry level gear) - you might be able to easily activate the Chaotic Shadowspirit...
Forum: Mages 12/26/10, 11:33 AM
Replies: 783
Views: 3,965,623
Posted By Tyrian
Can you provide more reasoning for this...

Can you provide more reasoning for this conclusion? I assume you're referring to the Fire build used in your secondary spec on the armory. This build doesn't make sense to me, outside of something...
Forum: Mages 12/25/10, 6:16 PM
Replies: 783
Views: 3,965,623
Posted By Tyrian
A few PM's asking to clarify why the Soft haste...

A few PM's asking to clarify why the Soft haste Cap was 516/646 and answer this question, "If you have 5% Haste from Raid Buff + 3% from Netherwind Presence, why don't you simply need a further +4.5%...
Forum: Mages 12/24/10, 12:24 PM
Replies: 783
Views: 3,965,623
Posted By Tyrian
The Gemming section was rewritten to serve as a...

The Gemming section was rewritten to serve as a better resource. The short version of everything below is: Sometimes you will gem for pure int, sometimes you'll use Hybrid Gems instead - but...
Forum: Mages 12/23/10, 5:25 PM
Replies: 783
Views: 3,965,623
Posted By Tyrian
The Gemming section could also do with an...

The Gemming section could also do with an overhaul. In the meantime, until I rewrite it, I'd simply suggest you approach gemming as a puzzle which attempts to answer this question: "How much INT can...
Forum: Mages 12/23/10, 4:28 PM
Replies: 783
Views: 3,965,623
Posted By Tyrian
The answers are already scattered throughout the...

The answers are already scattered throughout the OP, just haven't been compiled/explained very well in the stat priority section. Essentially, this table shows the haste required for the first...
Forum: Mages 12/23/10, 3:44 PM
Replies: 783
Views: 3,965,623
Posted By Tyrian
The stat priorities section of the OP will be...

The stat priorities section of the OP will be updated within a day or so with better advice regarding Haste. Haste, as a stat to consider the value of, should really be split into two categories:...
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