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Forum: Class Mechanics 12/15/07, 4:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,121
Posted By Ilmater
I searched in here, but I didn't find anything. ...

I searched in here, but I didn't find anything. I searched for mage, debuff, scorch, etc.... nothing. Do it yourself and see.
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/15/07, 3:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,121
Posted By Ilmater
[MAGE] Question about add-ons

Can someone recommend a good add-on for watching the scorch debuff? I can't find anything that is frequently maintained and works well.
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/15/07, 3:39 PM
Replies: 8,574
Views: 2,703,411
Posted By Ilmater
So 0/45/16 is the best now then, right?

So 0/45/16 is the best now then, right?
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/15/07, 1:15 PM
Replies: 8,574
Views: 2,703,411
Posted By Ilmater
Can someone tell me what the 0/42/19 spec is? I...

Can someone tell me what the 0/42/19 spec is? I see a reference to it in the first post, but I can't find anything else about it. I tried making a 0/42/19 spec, but it seems that my current 0/45/16...
Forum: Class Mechanics 12/07/07, 5:25 PM
Replies: 3,840
Views: 879,274
Posted By Ilmater
Please don't hate me, but I've done all the TC I...

Please don't hate me, but I've done all the TC I care to on mages, I just have a quick question that is probably somewhere in here, but I really don't want to search for:

For frost mages after 2.3,...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 11/20/07, 12:56 AM
Replies: 1,004
Views: 354,335
Posted By Ilmater
So will there be any updates to this great addon,...

So will there be any updates to this great addon, or do I just give up and try to find something else that works as well as this (not possible).
Forum: Class Mechanics 11/02/07, 3:01 PM
Replies: 563
Views: 226,446
Posted By Ilmater
Heh... your math skills are just off. You were...

Heh... your math skills are just off. You were right the first time, but you were calculating this: 20/120*396 like this: 20/(120*396).
Forum: Class Mechanics 11/02/07, 11:19 AM
Replies: 563
Views: 226,446
Posted By Ilmater
Those are extremely ideal conditions. You're...

Those are extremely ideal conditions. You're assuming that you cast CoH every single CD. You assume 0 lag. You assume that it hits 5 people every time you cast it. Plus, you're probably wasting...
Forum: Class Mechanics 11/01/07, 5:41 PM
Replies: 563
Views: 226,446
Posted By Ilmater
I swear I went page by page and searched for "Eye...

I swear I went page by page and searched for "Eye of Gruul" and still missed that. Can't believe it's happened, so my apologies there. I still stand behind the statement that this thread would be...
Forum: Class Mechanics 11/01/07, 2:35 PM
Replies: 563
Views: 226,446
Posted By Ilmater
Sorry to talk trash after contributing nothing,...

Sorry to talk trash after contributing nothing, but this thread leaves much to be desired. I've read about 1/2 of the pages, and I still can't come up with even a decent guess as to what various...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/01/07, 2:22 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 46,587
Posted By Ilmater
They're not bad, they're just very hard to gauge...

They're not bad, they're just very hard to gauge the usefulness of. A Paladin would easily be able to judge the usefulness of one because they spam heals, but a Shaman does a lot more stop-cast...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/01/07, 11:57 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 46,587
Posted By Ilmater
I realize it's an old thread, but I still don't...

I realize it's an old thread, but I still don't see an answer. So, I'll take a stab.

My assumptions:
1) this is for my shaman... don't know other healing classes enough to help them
2) the first...
Forum: Class Mechanics 10/05/07, 3:21 PM
Replies: 8,574
Views: 2,703,411
Posted By Ilmater
OK, this has gone WAY past my intention. This is...

OK, this has gone WAY past my intention. This is all I was suggesting... a simple statement in the first post that says:

Leather vs. Mail Gear:

Given that a majority of mail gear has INT or MP5...
Forum: Class Mechanics 10/05/07, 12:46 PM
Replies: 8,574
Views: 2,703,411
Posted By Ilmater
I don't have an attitude! I'm honestly just...

I don't have an attitude! I'm honestly just trying to debate this. I do feel that at least a mention of leather on the first post would be nice, but if nobody agrees, I'll happily shut up. I'm...
Forum: Class Mechanics 10/04/07, 3:48 PM
Replies: 8,574
Views: 2,703,411
Posted By Ilmater
My point isn't to say that we should say any of...

My point isn't to say that we should say any of that. But a simple mention of the fact that leather should be considered or something to that regard. I see so many enhancement shaman that are in...
Forum: Class Mechanics 10/04/07, 2:53 PM
Replies: 8,574
Views: 2,703,411
Posted By Ilmater
My original question dealt with itemization, and...

My original question dealt with itemization, and specifically what should be on the first page of this thread. I firmly believe we should say SOMETHING about leather gear vs. mail gear in the first...
Forum: Class Mechanics 10/04/07, 2:46 PM
Replies: 8,574
Views: 2,703,411
Posted By Ilmater
This is exactly what I'm talking about. If you...

This is exactly what I'm talking about. If you go strictly by what you're talking about there, you would never roll against a rogue or hunter for ANY item if you both had the same item to start...
Forum: Class Mechanics 10/04/07, 12:37 PM
Replies: 8,574
Views: 2,703,411
Posted By Ilmater
You miss my point. Let me try this again. Do...

You miss my point. Let me try this again. Do you agree with me on these points?

1) Rogues and hunters would get bigger dps increases from leather and mail upgrades (respectively) than we would, if...
Forum: Class Mechanics 10/04/07, 10:46 AM
Replies: 8,574
Views: 2,703,411
Posted By Ilmater
So you're saying we should roll on leather AND...

So you're saying we should roll on leather AND mail gear ANY time it's an upgrade, even though our actual DPS gained from those items is less than what a hunter or rogue would gain?

By that, I mean...
Forum: Class Mechanics 10/04/07, 9:54 AM
Replies: 8,574
Views: 2,703,411
Posted By Ilmater
Wow, didn't expect to hear dissenting opinion,...

Wow, didn't expect to hear dissenting opinion, but let me try to elaborate. I'll compare mail Kara gear to leather Kara gear and blue level 70 leather gear. In each case, I'll assume whatever gems...
Forum: Class Mechanics 10/03/07, 5:35 PM
Replies: 8,574
Views: 2,703,411
Posted By Ilmater
Malan, just a suggestion: Can we just put a...

Malan, just a suggestion:

Can we just put a bolded line in the first post that says, "Leather gear is the gear of choice for enhancement shaman"? I just find that so many enhancement shaman think...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 10/03/07, 11:39 AM
Replies: 1,004
Views: 354,335
Posted By Ilmater
Yep... I miss using this, but it's having serious...

Yep... I miss using this, but it's having serious problems since 2.2.
Forum: Class Mechanics 09/07/07, 3:59 PM
Replies: 8,574
Views: 2,703,411
Posted By Ilmater
I understand wanting to give good leather gear to...

I understand wanting to give good leather gear to rogues because it enhances them more than us, but the fact remains that leather gear is the best gear for enhancement shaman. So, if you're coming...
Forum: Class Mechanics 09/06/07, 5:47 PM
Replies: 8,574
Views: 2,703,411
Posted By Ilmater
Leather, leather, leather. Period. The armor...

Leather, leather, leather. Period. The armor mail gives you is minimally better than leather, and not worth it. If you were resto or elemental, then your shield makes it worth sticking with mail,...
Forum: Class Mechanics 08/20/07, 1:23 PM
Replies: 8,574
Views: 2,703,411
Posted By Ilmater
I have read almost all of this, but I don't think...

I have read almost all of this, but I don't think I've seen an answer to the one question I most want answered:

When the MH and OH hit at the same time, which weapon gets preference? There is no...
Forum: Class Mechanics 08/10/07, 3:53 PM
Replies: 8,574
Views: 2,703,411
Posted By Ilmater
Sorry, did I miss something? Totem nerf? When?

Sorry, did I miss something? Totem nerf? When?
Forum: Class Mechanics 08/09/07, 12:33 PM
Replies: 387
Views: 218,056
Posted By Ilmater
I would stick to the spec you leveled with at...

I would stick to the spec you leveled with at first, and do what you can to group with priest healers so you can build your healing set. It won't take but a few drops before you have a decent...
Forum: Class Mechanics 08/02/07, 2:12 PM
Replies: 3,132
Views: 494,755
Posted By Ilmater
I apologize if this has been posted, but reading...

I apologize if this has been posted, but reading 101 pages to find this isn't in my list of things to do.

For boss fights, do you all use mage armor or molten armor as fire spec? I use molten as I...
Forum: Hunters 07/20/07, 10:37 PM
Replies: 4,216
Views: 1,363,341
Posted By Ilmater
Does anyone know where Romulo's Poison Vial ranks...

Does anyone know where Romulo's Poison Vial ranks in the levels of BM Hunter gear? I'm debating between it and Ogre Mauler's Badge - Items - World of Warcraft...
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/19/07, 5:08 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 313,167
Posted By Ilmater
Would this be a better build? Talent Calculator...

Would this be a better build?

Talent Calculator - World of Warcraft (http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=bxMh0bZZVGgzMtRhtEo)
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/19/07, 4:13 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 313,167
Posted By Ilmater
Here is his spec: Talent Calculator - World of...

Here is his spec:

Talent Calculator - World of Warcraft (http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=rV0hZZVGgurxRhtEo)

Things are generally alright there, though wand specialization... hmmm.

I also noticed...
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/17/07, 5:35 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 56,387
Posted By Ilmater
As I said before, I got the equivalent axe, but...

As I said before, I got the equivalent axe, but found out that it did less dps than this does. By a lot.

As for the PvP gear, I realize the resilience uses some of the item budget and is utterly...
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/17/07, 4:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 56,387
Posted By Ilmater
;) Hey, for the record, I spent a LONG time...

;) Hey, for the record, I spent a LONG time farming mats for the Fel Edged Battleaxe, only to find out a week later that this piece of crap does more damage. I'm not happy about it, but what can...
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/17/07, 3:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 56,387
Posted By Ilmater
This is what I'm talking about. Unless I'm with...

This is what I'm talking about. Unless I'm with a bad group, I'm never #1, and honestly, I'm not really competitive most of the time (sometimes I'm lucky at the beginning, but not for a long period...
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/17/07, 1:31 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 56,387
Posted By Ilmater
Thanks, I'll take a look at all those threads.

Thanks, I'll take a look at all those threads.
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/17/07, 1:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 56,387
Posted By Ilmater
So is it fair to say that the other guild that...

So is it fair to say that the other guild that tells me that they clear Kara in 4 hours (I'm not sure that's possible unless you're running it with gear from SSC or The Eye, which they're not) are...
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/17/07, 1:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 56,387
Posted By Ilmater
Yeah, I got the +hit gem before I read these...

Yeah, I got the +hit gem before I read these posts and learned that +hit wasn't as important. Plus, that's a small upgrade for sure.

And I'm definitely not stuck to the desolation set, but what...
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/17/07, 1:18 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 56,387
Posted By Ilmater
That's why I've considered respecing resto, but I...

That's why I've considered respecing resto, but I am extremely frustrated that I can't just play my class the way I want to play it - especially as much time as I've put into this character - and get...
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/17/07, 1:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 56,387
Posted By Ilmater
I can keep up with non-tailoring mages, but the...

I can keep up with non-tailoring mages, but the rogue I frequently group with always beats me, even if I put down GoA instead of WF totem, so I can buff myself instead of just him. Affliction...
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/17/07, 1:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 56,387
Posted By Ilmater
Heh... Nice name. ;) Coilfang is great, but the...

Heh... Nice name. ;)

Coilfang is great, but the only stuff I could use from there as enhancement are the Boggspine Knucles, and I'm not really worried about them (I'm not far from getting the arena...
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/17/07, 12:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 56,387
Posted By Ilmater
[Shaman] Enhancement DPS

I apologize for the new post, but I don't think this fits in with the other enhancement shaman posts.

Let me also say, I'm hoping to God that this place isn't like the WoW forums that just call me...
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/17/07, 12:06 PM
Replies: 8,574
Views: 2,703,411
Posted By Ilmater
But shouldn't WF proc more often on the MH? If...

But shouldn't WF proc more often on the MH? If the weapons are the same speed, and the MH is checked first to see if it procs, then it would make sense to me that the MH would proc more often. Is...
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/16/07, 5:38 PM
Replies: 8,574
Views: 2,703,411
Posted By Ilmater
Yeah, Rob's post answers that question. Sorry, I...

Yeah, Rob's post answers that question. Sorry, I completely forgot about SoE and UR, and was just looking at character sheet AP. Ridiculous. That's why I don't figure these things out for...
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/16/07, 4:55 PM
Replies: 8,574
Views: 2,703,411
Posted By Ilmater
Ignore

Ignore
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/16/07, 3:59 PM
Replies: 8,574
Views: 2,703,411
Posted By Ilmater
Thanks for the help on Romulo's Poison. That is...

Thanks for the help on Romulo's Poison. That is more what I was expecting. I'm going to try to test out Abacus versus it (IF THE ABACUS WOULD EVER FREAKING DROP!!!!) and I'll let you know what it...
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/16/07, 1:11 PM
Replies: 8,574
Views: 2,703,411
Posted By Ilmater
I understand the hit rating being low value (and...

I understand the hit rating being low value (and I'm not hurting for HR at all), but if it's making up 2% of my damage, rounded up, simple math would say that this is at least a 2% increase in my...
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/16/07, 11:07 AM
Replies: 8,574
Views: 2,703,411
Posted By Ilmater
Sorry to quote myself here, but I haven't seen...

Sorry to quote myself here, but I haven't seen any responses. I have been watching this very closely, and even with an elemental shaman in my group last night to eat up the SS buff, I'm still seeing...
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/13/07, 5:17 PM
Replies: 8,574
Views: 2,703,411
Posted By Ilmater
I apologize if this has been said and I just...

I apologize if this has been said and I just missed it, but I'm wondering where Romulo's Poison Vial ranks in the list of trinkets. Last night, in a bit of testing, the poison proc itself was...
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/13/07, 4:42 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 313,167
Posted By Ilmater
Can you explain this better?

Can you explain this better?
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/13/07, 3:35 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 313,167
Posted By Ilmater
[Priest] Shadow Priest Damage and Spell Rotation

I have a shadow priest in our guild with +836 spell damage... so not bad at all for Kara raiding. However, he's been at the bottom of the damage charts every run we've been in, and he's competing...
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