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Forum: Shamans 04/07/10, 3:02 PM

Replies: 218 Cataclysm Shaman Changes Views: 96,511 Posted By missiletoad Consolidated Elemental information, as it's still... Consolidated Elemental information, as it's still a bit too early for a new dedicated thread: Overview Additions and changes address the major issues of fire totem dps/buff issues, AoE, PvP...

Forum: Shamans 05/23/09, 9:26 AM

Replies: 1,170 [Elemental] WWS & Gearing help thread Views: 479,632 Posted By missiletoad I'm almost positive that the reason for this is... I'm almost positive that the reason for this is that the person who is recording the WWS in the brain group. In other words, you're not seeing any of the combat log data whenever there is an...

Forum: Shamans 05/16/09, 1:29 PM

Replies: 1,170 [Elemental] WWS & Gearing help thread Views: 479,632 Posted By missiletoad That it is, and yeah my thought pattern is the... That it is, and yeah my thought pattern is the same. Armory is down, but I'm at 4/5 T8 with Frozen Loop for 3.1 gear, no hit gems. I'll need to switch back in a hit trinket once I get T8 shoulders or...

Forum: Shamans 05/16/09, 9:36 AM

Replies: 1,170 [Elemental] WWS & Gearing help thread Views: 479,632 Posted By missiletoad Granted my math-fu is about on the same level as... Granted my math-fu is about on the same level as a brain damaged armadillo, but am I correct in thinking that 40682 is better than 40255, 45866, and 45148 if you have no use for the +hit? From what I...

Forum: Shamans 05/16/09, 9:24 AM

Replies: 448 [Elemental] 3.1 PTR changes and testing Views: 181,435 Posted By missiletoad I'll try to get some recorded evidence of this in... I'll try to get some recorded evidence of this in my 10-man tonight as well. This is basically anecdotal I know, but the first night I raided with the 4-piece bonus I saw some strange yellow numbers...

Forum: Shamans 05/02/09, 8:38 AM

Replies: 448 [Elemental] 3.1 PTR changes and testing Views: 181,435 Posted By missiletoad If you're doing 3200 dps with 'good but not... If you're doing 3200 dps with 'good but not great' gear in a situation without raid buffs/debuffs, you don't have a problem. Also, use this thread:...

Forum: Shamans 05/01/09, 1:26 PM

Replies: 448 [Elemental] 3.1 PTR changes and testing Views: 181,435 Posted By missiletoad I am not noticing a problem there. Remember that... I am not noticing a problem there. Remember that you have 5% less crit for Flame Shock than LB/CL due to Call of Thunder. On a long single target fight like Vezax, I found the average crit rates to...

Forum: Shamans 04/24/09, 5:30 PM

Replies: 448 [Elemental] 3.1 PTR changes and testing Views: 181,435 Posted By missiletoad It's definitely random as hell. I'd like to say... It's definitely random as hell. I'd like to say it comes and goes, but I haven't done anywhere near as much testing as some of you. Here is some parses which help build the case, however: Thorim 25...

Forum: Shamans 04/23/09, 1:34 PM

Replies: 448 [Elemental] 3.1 PTR changes and testing Views: 181,435 Posted By missiletoad The Lava Burst bug is not limited to two specs of... The Lava Burst bug is not limited to two specs of different nature, myself and couple other Elemental shamans I speak to regularly are getting it as well duel specced with two different Elemental...

Forum: Shamans 04/20/09, 2:53 PM

Replies: 1,170 [Elemental] WWS & Gearing help thread Views: 479,632 Posted By missiletoad Alright, kick me in the head if this has been... Alright, kick me in the head if this has been figured out already. I can't seem to find info if so, so here I go: I'm going to go out on a bit of a limb and assume that 4-piece Tier 8 is classified...

Forum: Shamans 02/24/09, 11:47 PM

Replies: 300 [ELEMENTAL] Upcoming changes Views: 103,207 Posted By missiletoad The new Stoneclaw glyph is quite interesting. I... The new Stoneclaw glyph is quite interesting. I was a off on my math when discussing it with Juice in game and it's not as nice as we thought, but still quite nice. New glyph - Glyph of Stoneclaw...

Forum: Player vs. Player 01/28/09, 8:38 PM

Replies: 894 [Shaman] PvP + Enhancement = ? Views: 378,081 Posted By missiletoad That you're losing a massive amount more dps than... That you're losing a massive amount more dps than the 280 dps you gain by wearing Elemental gear with an Enhancement build, perhaps?

Forum: Shamans 12/13/08, 9:52 PM

Replies: 300 [ELEMENTAL] Upcoming changes Views: 103,207 Posted By missiletoad I'm typically horrendous at math, hence why I... I'm typically horrendous at math, hence why I just sit back and enjoy the theorycrafting that others do... but am I correct in thinking that the new Lightning Bolt glyph (4% more damage) will be...

Forum: Shamans 12/11/08, 2:35 PM

Replies: 482 [Elemental] Rotations Views: 265,328 Posted By missiletoad I've no idea what you are using for EP... I've no idea what you are using for EP calculations, but a quick look at the stats of the items you are comparing should tell you they are incredibly wrong.

Forum: Shamans 12/11/08, 8:28 AM

Replies: 117 Grouping as Elemental Views: 27,817 Posted By missiletoad PTR is up; here are the relevant notes: - Fire... PTR is up; here are the relevant notes: - Fire Nova Totem: Now no longer generates threat. - Magma Totem: The damage and scaling has been increased and no longer generates threat. - Searing Totem...

Forum: Shamans 12/10/08, 11:37 PM

Replies: 117 Grouping as Elemental Views: 27,817 Posted By missiletoad There was a Ghostwalker post today regarding... There was a Ghostwalker post today regarding upcoming Elemental changes, and that they are not sufficient and damage is still lower than they want it to be. A bit encouraging that they're seeing what...

Forum: Shamans 11/26/08, 2:55 AM

Replies: 117 Grouping as Elemental Views: 27,817 Posted By missiletoad Very nice changes overall. The "point gain" is... Very nice changes overall. The "point gain" is deceptive though. Right now the basic PvE Elemental build is 52/14 + 5 free to spend as you wish (my choice is instant GW and a few more in US). A new 5...

Forum: Shamans 10/22/08, 6:18 PM

Replies: 1,604 Elemental Wotlk Talents discussion Views: 382,632 Posted By missiletoad Why in the world would you put 3 points into... Why in the world would you put 3 points into Resto, and not pick up Shamanistic Focus or max out Elemental Reach for a PvE build?

Forum: Shamans 10/17/08, 7:41 PM

Replies: 1,604 Elemental Wotlk Talents discussion Views: 382,632 Posted By missiletoad Hot damn, those are some encouraging posts. What... Hot damn, those are some encouraging posts. What they have in mind for "better AoE" has me very curious. It could either be something great, but the cynic in me is whispering something about a lower...

Forum: Shamans 10/17/08, 12:44 AM

Replies: 1,604 Elemental Wotlk Talents discussion Views: 382,632 Posted By missiletoad It should be noted that the big DPS difference... It should be noted that the big DPS difference was due to +Hit, not spec. I was running with just 3.5% Hit tonight (forgot to re-gem for hit as I'm taking a break from heavy raiding), which is...

Forum: Shamans 08/28/08, 10:21 PM

Replies: 1,604 Elemental Wotlk Talents discussion Views: 382,632 Posted By missiletoad From this post... From this post (http://blue.mmo-champion.com/1/9336665205-changes-to-debuffs-buffs-and-raid-stacking.html), it looks like the whole mess of buff/debuff changes which were posted about last week are...

Forum: Shamans 08/09/08, 6:09 PM

Replies: 1,604 Elemental Wotlk Talents discussion Views: 382,632 Posted By missiletoad Overall I think I'm pretty happy. Worthwhile... Overall I think I'm pretty happy. Worthwhile end-tier talents, most excellent Totem of Wrath and Eye of the Storm changes, and glyphs which fix some shortcomings and provide interesting options. I...

Forum: Shamans 04/15/08, 8:04 PM

Replies: 2,219 The One Stop Elemental Shop Views: 808,138 Posted By missiletoad True indeed. I'm not even sure WWS correctly... True indeed. I'm not even sure WWS correctly grabs all the Kalecgos data between the two phased worlds. The two WWSs were intended to be a with/without haste comparison on a random boss rather than a...

Forum: Shamans 04/15/08, 5:01 PM

Replies: 2,219 The One Stop Elemental Shop Views: 808,138 Posted By missiletoad For what it's worth here's a bit of field testing... For what it's worth here's a bit of field testing on Kalecgos with what I have available in haste gear (gear #2) and standard dmg/crit items (gear #1) the week previous. "Haste is good" being no new...

Forum: Public Discussion 12/12/07, 2:35 PM

Replies: 2,712 The Beer Forum - It's really a thread but we're too drunk to notice. Views: 333,565 Posted By missiletoad This Wild Hop lager... This Wild Hop lager (http://www.wildhoplager.com/) from Green Valley Brewing that I found on the shelves of the supermarket is actually quite good. Advertised as an 'organic' beer, my inner hippie...

Forum: Public Discussion 11/15/07, 4:30 PM

Replies: 661 2.3 Patch Notes & Undocumented Changes Views: 182,268 Posted By missiletoad Another couple undocumented changes, apologies if... Another couple undocumented changes, apologies if already posted: - Karazhan now has music. Finally. It is quite good, at well. - Netherspite is now a dragonkin, as opposed to a demon.

Forum: Paladins 11/14/07, 2:34 PM

Replies: 2,705 Protection and you! Views: 901,730 Posted By missiletoad After some deliberation I've settled on this... After some deliberation I've settled on this 0/51/10 build (http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=sZVhtIb0dggqtV0x) for now. I've been using a spam-heavy tank style up to this point, usually with JoW up on...

Forum: Shamans 11/14/07, 1:49 PM

Replies: 2,219 The One Stop Elemental Shop Views: 808,138 Posted By missiletoad Somewhat related to that, does anyone know which... Somewhat related to that, does anyone know which extracted MPQ sound file is the "clearcast" noise? I'd like to change it to something more subtle. Between an elemental shaman, an enhancement shaman,...

Forum: Shamans 11/14/07, 4:42 AM

Replies: 2,219 The One Stop Elemental Shop Views: 808,138 Posted By missiletoad Math is no forte of mine, but here's a little... Math is no forte of mine, but here's a little feedback after a day of instances, solo grinding, and pvp regarding mana usage. The new Water Shield is of course very nice, and the combo of it ticking...

Forum: Authorization 11/04/07, 10:06 PM

Replies: 2 Authorization Views: 1,543 Posted By missiletoad Authorization Posting for this. Jehu is my sponsor.

Forum: Public Discussion 06/03/07, 6:33 PM

Replies: 90 Hints of Future Content Views: 19,286 Posted By missiletoad Would you happen to have a link to this article?... Would you happen to have a link to this article? I read one with a bit of info on guild banks, VOIP, and designing Zul'Aman as a 10-man, but lacking those other bits.

Forum: Public Discussion 06/02/07, 7:54 PM

Replies: 101 Econ 101 vs. Cries of class imbalance Views: 14,626 Posted By missiletoad I would say just the opposite from experience.... I would say just the opposite from experience. Both classes have little to no need for downtime and have high damage output (feral in the druid's case), and can take on a heftier load than most other...

Forum: Player vs. Player 06/01/07, 11:59 AM

Replies: 10 Dealing with Shaman in 5x5 Views: 3,764 Posted By missiletoad How exactly are they causing you issues? A few... How exactly are they causing you issues? A few things off the top of my head - Due to having no escape abilities and not being able to heal or shoot lightning on the run, Resto and Elemental shamans...

Forum: Class Mechanics 05/26/07, 2:06 PM

Replies: 83 [Shaman] - Resto Shaman Theorycrafting Views: 43,245 Posted By missiletoad I think the biggest factor in your findings is... I think the biggest factor in your findings is the mana/5 bug which was fixed in 2.1.0. The mana regeneration difference for healers who stack the stat pre- and post-patch is absolutely amazing.

Forum: Class Mechanics 05/09/07, 2:52 AM

Replies: 23 [Shaman] A true hybrid class/build? Views: 4,314 Posted By missiletoad 30/0/31 is a nice generalist build. I've tried it... 30/0/31 is a nice generalist build. I've tried it myself for a bit, but I remain unconvinced that the gain in going from 20/21 Resto to 31 Resto is worth the loss in Elemental. Going from 31 to 41...

Forum: Player vs. Player 05/08/07, 10:39 AM

Replies: 53 5v5 - All Elemental Sham Team Views: 11,377 Posted By missiletoad Hunters are one of the classes a decent shaman... Hunters are one of the classes a decent shaman tends to do better against. I don't see why having five shamans would create this sudden weakness versus hunters and traps. Nice ghostwolf pack shot. :D

Forum: Public Discussion 05/06/07, 2:46 PM

Replies: 71 Raid Encounter Ideas Views: 7,580 Posted By missiletoad Not exactly a "new" encounter idea, but I'd love... Not exactly a "new" encounter idea, but I'd love to see a raid version of the Harbinger Skyriss event, in which old raid bosses are revisited. There's some really amazing and fun fights in the...

Forum: Public Discussion 05/02/07, 10:38 PM

Replies: 303 Unpopular talents, or the Armory in action Views: 51,849 Posted By missiletoad The lack of Circle of Healing specs is a little... The lack of Circle of Healing specs is a little surprising to me, after seeing how amazing of a skill it can be in raids. Priests with CoH are the sole spec/class which can give a resto shaman a run...

Forum: Public Discussion 05/01/07, 2:55 AM

Replies: 95 Lady Vashj and King Kael lore Views: 19,874 Posted By missiletoad There's a good amount of lore in-game and... There's a good amount of lore in-game and otherwise stating that The Exodar was part of Tempest Keep. Draenei starting zone quests speak of it, I believe A'dal in Shattrath does at some point, here...

Forum: Public Discussion 04/28/07, 5:26 PM

Replies: 95 Lady Vashj and King Kael lore Views: 19,874 Posted By missiletoad That seems likely. It drives me a little crazy... That seems likely. It drives me a little crazy that they built an entire region of Outland around the premise of nagas draining the marshes, and there's not a single lore development past the...

Forum: Player vs. Player 04/28/07, 4:59 PM

Replies: 53 5v5 - All Elemental Sham Team Views: 11,377 Posted By missiletoad That'd be the main key I think. If you could get... That'd be the main key I think. If you could get 5 elemental shaman with the situational awareness to watch each other's backs, and it could be some amazing fun! Having a plethora of grounding...

Forum: Player vs. Player 04/28/07, 4:41 PM

Replies: 29 Restoration Shaman Gear For Arena Views: 12,877 Posted By missiletoad I don't pvp now as much as I used to, but when... I don't pvp now as much as I used to, but when playing the role of team healer I found it advantageous to wear dmg/heal gear instead of pure healing gear. As a shaman and a healer you'll get singled...

Forum: Public Discussion 04/26/07, 10:09 PM

Replies: 75 Raid Leading Gems. Views: 22,746 Posted By missiletoad An excellent tip, one I learned the hard way... An excellent tip, one I learned the hard way after trying to be too democratic about things in my previous two guilds. Everyone being allowed a voice is one thing, but a firm leader stance is needed...

Forum: Class Mechanics 04/19/07, 4:53 PM

Replies: 256 What you'd like to see in 2.1.x for Shaman Views: 22,790 Posted By missiletoad Downranking nerf: +dmg/heal does not get applied... Downranking nerf: +dmg/heal does not get applied in full amount to lower ranks of spells, as it used to be. This, combined with the large amount of hitpoints and damage taken these days, make it for...

Forum: Class Mechanics 04/16/07, 4:25 PM

Replies: 256 What you'd like to see in 2.1.x for Shaman Views: 22,790 Posted By missiletoad Never been much of an Enhancement guy. Some... Never been much of an Enhancement guy. Some things do come to mind from Resto and Elemental experience. - For the love of all that is holy, the global cooldown on buff totems has got to go. Every 2...

Forum: Class Mechanics 04/14/07, 12:46 AM

Replies: 271 [Shaman] Just how bad is the 2.1 Elemental Focus nerf Views: 39,501 Posted By missiletoad When you watch an elemental shaman's average mana... When you watch an elemental shaman's average mana during anything but a short fight currently, it decreases at a rate comparable to other casters. You don't see shamans sitting at high mana while...

Forum: Public Discussion 04/13/07, 2:02 AM

Replies: 666 Actual 2.1 Patchnotes Views: 203,463 Posted By missiletoad This picture... This picture (http://www.mmo-champion.com/images/news/210/newmonster8.jpg) wins, hands down. Troll Eagle? Treegle? Oh yes. Their art department never fails to impress!

Forum: Public Discussion 04/13/07, 12:41 AM

Replies: 666 Actual 2.1 Patchnotes Views: 203,463 Posted By missiletoad :( I didn't think it'd be considered broken at... :( I didn't think it'd be considered broken at 100% reduction, I chain chug mana pots on long boss fights just like everyone else.The only time from my experience the talent has given me nearly...

Forum: Class Mechanics 04/10/07, 2:02 AM

Replies: 278 [Shaman] Elemental vs Restoration Views: 63,820 Posted By missiletoad You've pretty much described Gruul, but what... You've pretty much described Gruul, but what about most everything else? There's a lot that you can be doing as an Elemental spec. Just because you do one thing really well doesn't mean it should be...

Forum: Class Mechanics 04/09/07, 1:19 AM

Replies: 278 [Shaman] Elemental vs Restoration Views: 63,820 Posted By missiletoad I assume you mean the Gleaming Dawnstone, Smooth... I assume you mean the Gleaming Dawnstone, Smooth is the physical crit one. Anyway, both are nice. Dawnstones are yellow only and Topaz are yellow/red, so both get some good use due to that...

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