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Forum: Priests 02/28/11, 9:52 AM
Replies: 654
Views: 2,244,361
Posted By François
Last time I checked, it was Magmaw's time, and...

Last time I checked, it was Magmaw's time, and Blessed resilience only proc'ed on avoidable damage, not on unavoidable damage, even if it was higher than 10% of my HP. I concluded that "attack" in...
Forum: Priests 01/19/11, 4:46 AM
Replies: 365
Views: 283,222
Posted By François
Since the buff of Blessed resilience to 30%...

Since the buff of Blessed resilience to 30% healing received (hotfixed), I've decided to test the effectiveness of Blessed Resilience in PvE, and I'm surprised there is very little accurate...
Forum: Priests 12/06/10, 12:25 PM
Replies: 2,077
Views: 817,624
Posted By François
Before tedv's answer, I would have said gnome,...

Before tedv's answer, I would have said gnome, for extra intellect, now I have a doubt about it, must compare spirit to intellect, and check the racial thing.
Forum: Priests 11/18/10, 3:19 AM
Replies: 635
Views: 302,216
Posted By François
About Penance on cooldown or for emergencies, I...

About Penance on cooldown or for emergencies, I think it is not only related to the throughput, but also to heal per mana differences between spells.

(According to cata.wowhead.com) Penance is 14%...
Forum: Death Knights 07/23/10, 10:18 AM
Replies: 345
Views: 424,619
Posted By François
Runic Empowerment : RP Dump timing ?

From the tooltip, I understand Runic Empowerment activates a random fully depleted rune.

If a beta tester can test it, I'd be interested to know what happens if you repeatedly time your RP Dump when...
Forum: Warriors 07/23/10, 3:47 AM
Replies: 560
Views: 490,954
Posted By François
In combat choice is not exactly the same problem...

In combat choice is not exactly the same problem as out of combat (talent) choice. You don't have to talent for Berserker rage, so if its usage changes between Patchwerk and Onyxia, it's probably...
Forum: Warriors 07/15/10, 11:12 AM
Replies: 560
Views: 490,954
Posted By François
On battle vs berserker stance for fury, I expect...

On battle vs berserker stance for fury, I expect the new attack annouced by GC (http://blue.mmo-champion.com/t/25969520159/new-31pt-trees-my-take-on-the-fury-tree/) to be tied to berserker stance...
Forum: Priests 05/06/10, 5:13 AM
Replies: 635
Views: 302,216
Posted By François
I have some hope for Leap of Faith to be...

I have some hope for Leap of Faith to be included as a possibility for kiting phases. Some guides about Anub'Rekhan in Naxx suggested Warriors should Intervene on a well placed DPSer, I suppose a...
Forum: Rogues 03/01/10, 4:24 AM
Replies: 1,402
Views: 903,504
Posted By François
If this spec is competitive on movement fights,...

If this spec is competitive on movement fights, would it be a good idea to get Vigor, both for energy pooling before Shadow Dance, and for minimizing energy lost on combat breaks ?
Forum: Priests 10/28/09, 10:42 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 189,653
Posted By François
Smite builds are in the same boat as Protection...

Smite builds are in the same boat as Protection Warrior, Holy/Protection Paladin wearing DPS gear : unsupported by Blizzard for PvE (when not explicitly killed like dual-wield Devastate builds),...
Forum: Rogues 08/18/09, 6:36 AM
Replies: 1,402
Views: 903,504
Posted By François
I always thought the design of HaT talent took...

I always thought the design of HaT talent took greater care of Arena formats problems with rogues than PvE balance : rogues were in BC too strong in 2s, not working in 5s. So I understand Blizzard...
Forum: Priests 06/12/09, 4:26 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 189,653
Posted By François
I see you use Extase as a mana saving tool. For...

I see you use Extase as a mana saving tool. For pure grinding build, Spirit tap is better, it guarantees you never run oom, as long as you have some spirit oriented gear.

Reflective shield does...
Forum: Public Discussion 06/03/09, 4:28 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 34,710
Posted By François
Static armor buffs (devotion aura and stoneskin...

Static armor buffs (devotion aura and stoneskin totem) aren't overlapping, as far as I know. It would be confusing if they were added to the front page in the OP.
Forum: Paladins 05/22/09, 8:09 AM
Replies: 1,055
Views: 569,831
Posted By François
They modified priest regen scaling from Crit with...

They modified priest regen scaling from Crit with the change to Holy Concentration: it gives better regen with a balance of Crit and Spirit/Int regen (instead of scaling with crit + spell mana cost)....
Forum: Warriors 04/01/09, 5:04 AM
Replies: 2,213
Views: 1,671,820
Posted By François
More Overpowers means less Slam, not less MS or...

More Overpowers means less Slam, not less MS or SD procs. If you fear 100 rage bars, put Heroic Strike somewhere in your bars. You also forget that you not only have more Overpower, but they are more...
Forum: Priests 03/31/09, 11:48 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 189,653
Posted By François
Looking back at BC when you had to put 5 talent...

Looking back at BC when you had to put 5 talent points in affliction to have instant corruption, corruption had probably lower DPCT than shadowbolt for 0/21/40 build. However Curse of Doom clearly...
Forum: Player vs. Player 03/26/09, 11:06 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 23,741
Posted By François
Arena season 6 rating system announced...

Arena season 6 rating system announced (http://blue.mmo-champion.com/11/15864860497-arena-season-6--upcoming-changes.html)

Matchmaking rating being displayed means it will be possible to understand...
Forum: Rogues 03/12/09, 10:26 AM
Replies: 1,402
Views: 903,504
Posted By François
For progression content evaluation, I suppose we...

For progression content evaluation, I suppose we all fear "Low NHAT" performance is too bad. Which happens as soon as a member dies.

What is the lowest group crit frequency where HaT still beats...
Forum: Priests 03/04/09, 12:28 PM
Replies: 801
Views: 287,550
Posted By François
As far as I know, on live, Penance does not...

As far as I know, on live, Penance does not consume Borrowed time, has it changed on PTR ?
Forum: Warlocks 03/04/09, 12:17 PM
Replies: 1,633
Views: 3,266,549
Posted By François
Shadowburn is as much affected by haste as Immo,...

Shadowburn is as much affected by haste as Immo, UA, Haunt, thanks GCD reduction, so I really don't understand why you talk about it.

When taking coefs, ISB and Bane into account, but not...
Forum: Warlocks 03/04/09, 4:39 AM
Replies: 1,633
Views: 3,266,549
Posted By François
Would it be viable to include Shadowburn in...

Would it be viable to include Shadowburn in affliction template ? How does it compare to Shadowbolt for damage ? Do you think it may be a damage increase when moving at least ?
Forum: Rogues 03/03/09, 9:10 AM
Replies: 1,701
Views: 792,043
Posted By François
For combat, there is the requirement "the target...

For combat, there is the requirement "the target has less health than you" on Prey on the weak. I don't see how it can be the spec of choice for all situations.

Let's apply your argument to HaT :...
Forum: Warriors 02/16/09, 8:48 AM
Replies: 2,213
Views: 1,671,820
Posted By François
Overpower has +50% crit chance, which means more...

Overpower has +50% crit chance, which means more Deep wounds damage.

Overpower costs only 5 rage, it helps using MS on cooldown. Execute costs you MS damage because rage is not infinite...
Forum: Mages 01/22/09, 9:32 AM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,451,952
Posted By François
I would guess Rogue are also able to trigger TtW,...

I would guess Rogue are also able to trigger TtW, but it is only worth mentioning for completeness, as it is not reliable in pve:
Riposte, 10+1pt Combat, requires the rogues parries an...
Forum: Rogues 01/21/09, 12:05 PM
Replies: 1,402
Views: 903,504
Posted By François
Would it be balanced if pet shared with its...

Would it be balanced if pet shared with its master the CD on combo point generation ?
Forum: Rogues 01/15/09, 10:46 AM
Replies: 1,402
Views: 903,504
Posted By François
I think the devs have designed the HaT talent...

I think the devs have designed the HaT talent with Slaughter from the Shadows and Shadow Dance as counterparts for bad group income. Of course in ideal situation, pure Evis build wins, but as soon as...
Forum: Priests 01/15/09, 6:10 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 25,080
Posted By François
In addition to everything already written on...

In addition to everything already written on Hymns, group-only heals, I'd like to add the problem of Binding Heal not receiving benefit of deep Discipline talents (Rapture has been covered by...
Forum: Warriors 01/09/09, 9:00 AM
Replies: 2,213
Views: 1,671,820
Posted By François
"Improved MS : MS usage increases Slam damage by...

"Improved MS : MS usage increases Slam damage by x%, for the next y sec". That's their current trend into enhancing variety in pve rotations, without too much impact on pvp: Take a pvp ability and a...
Forum: Warriors 01/09/09, 5:06 AM
Replies: 2,213
Views: 1,671,820
Posted By François
I suppose he takes into account 50% added crit...

I suppose he takes into account 50% added crit chance on Overpower.
Forum: Rogues 01/07/09, 7:27 AM
Replies: 1,402
Views: 903,504
Posted By François
Is there a simple way to extract from a WWS...

Is there a simple way to extract from a WWS report the critical hits of party members ?
Forum: Warriors 12/12/08, 8:48 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 62,220
Posted By François
There are 2 scenarios I see were - complete raid...

There are 2 scenarios I see were
- complete raid run where you must alternate (25man) 1 tank boss / 2 tanks / 3 tanks or (10man) 1 tank / 2 tanks
- multi-phase boss, where you tank phase 1 and dps...
Forum: Rogues 12/12/08, 7:36 AM
Replies: 1,402
Views: 903,504
Posted By François
The modelling is not optimal between 2.5 CP/s and...

The modelling is not optimal between 2.5 CP/s and 5, because of one of these restrictions :
- use finisher only if 5 combo points (2-4 CP evi someone ?)
- prioritize Hemo over not using GCD (waiting...
Forum: Rogues 11/24/08, 11:17 AM
Replies: 5,390
Views: 1,992,729
Posted By François
EP stands for equivalence points, and the...

EP stands for equivalence points, and the reference is AP, which means attack power = 1 EP.

In the new threads, there is no mention at all about maces. I have a dwarf rogue alt, and I wonder how...
Forum: Priests 11/24/08, 9:31 AM
Replies: 2,077
Views: 817,624
Posted By François
How does Prayer of Mending works with regards to...

How does Prayer of Mending works with regards to self damaging capacities ?

To be precise, I know I have used Shadow Word : Death to make sure a PoM buff procs on me, but I wonder about other...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/17/08, 10:26 AM
Replies: 273
Views: 62,998
Posted By François
I think in WotLK Blizzard has moved part of the...

I think in WotLK Blizzard has moved part of the difficulty from the encounter itself to the hard-mode achievement system. Like BC had moved the pvp from BG to arena. SK/Nihilum's claim that they have...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/13/08, 5:41 AM
Replies: 425
Views: 144,961
Posted By François
Are you sure it doesn't stack ? As far as I know,...

Are you sure it doesn't stack ? As far as I know, only effects that would give more than 100% regen while casting don't stack.
Forum: Shamans 11/06/08, 11:01 AM
Replies: 1,333
Views: 408,065
Posted By François
Are you asking for a 6 second cooldown on Chain...

Are you asking for a 6 second cooldown on Chain Heal ?
Forum: Shamans 11/06/08, 9:27 AM
Replies: 1,333
Views: 408,065
Posted By François
Cooldown on CoH breaks the spell. Being able to...

Cooldown on CoH breaks the spell. Being able to do 3 CoH in a row then switch to single target heal (or oofsr regen) in fights like Malacrass is what makes healing as a priest fun for me. What you...
Forum: Rogues 10/31/08, 1:16 PM
Replies: 4,255
Views: 1,493,079
Posted By François
When theorycrafting Sub (HaT) dps, my...

When theorycrafting Sub (HaT) dps, my understanding is that Evi replaces combo moves, and in my memory, Evi scales with 30% of AP, when Sinister Strike now scales with 10% (AP/14 x 1.15x1.1x1.1 in...
Forum: Rogues 10/31/08, 5:13 AM
Replies: 4,255
Views: 1,493,079
Posted By François
I think you are wrong on Holy priests. Circle of...

I think you are wrong on Holy priests. Circle of Healing provides a lot of critical effects, even with low crit rate on gear.
Forum: Priests 10/29/08, 5:50 AM
Replies: 2,702
Views: 414,847
Posted By François
I wonder if there has been a definitive answer on...

I wonder if there has been a definitive answer on SoL with multi target holy spells ?
Is it 0.5*(1-(1-C)^#t) or 1-(1-C/2)^#t ?

Edit : I don't ask for probability formula explanation, but rather on...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/16/08, 5:39 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 36,773
Posted By François
I think you underestimate the value of longevity...

I think you underestimate the value of longevity stats for offensive caster, but time will tell. Crit rating is now a longevity stat for holy priest, and a good shadow dps stat. And I know I will...
Forum: Priests 10/14/08, 4:31 AM
Replies: 2,702
Views: 414,847
Posted By François
In a Holy dps build, SoL hurts dps only if you...

In a Holy dps build, SoL hurts dps only if you have more than 66% crit, ie it never hurts with existing gear. That's because even if uncrittable, the free smite is hasted from 2s to a GCD.

For Flash...
Forum: Death Knights 10/13/08, 8:47 AM
Replies: 4,142
Views: 830,270
Posted By François
(edited : too slow)

(edited : too slow)
Forum: Rogues 10/01/08, 7:52 AM
Replies: 4,255
Views: 1,493,079
Posted By François
I disagree. Subtlety should have a pve path....

I disagree. Subtlety should have a pve path. Would you accept "Assa, well we all know that the spec is meant for burst more than sustained, thus it makes better pvp tree than dps." ? Obviously not,...
Forum: Paladins 09/25/08, 6:13 AM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 799,724
Posted By François
If you want JotW to be less powerful to Holy,...

If you want JotW to be less powerful to Holy, JotW could give the 20% mana back on next 2 melee swings (10% each) or on next Crusader strike, instead of instantly. As casting Holy light resets swing...
Forum: Warriors 09/19/08, 6:33 AM
Replies: 3,508
Views: 677,157
Posted By François
Thanks for the numbers, I still have problems...

Thanks for the numbers, I still have problems with rage numbers, you help a lot.
If I read correctly, you added weapon damage AP contribution twice in swing damage. Once with normalization factor,...
Forum: Warriors 09/19/08, 4:37 AM
Replies: 3,508
Views: 677,157
Posted By François
As Slam does not reset swing timer any more, but...

As Slam does not reset swing timer any more, but delay it, couldn't it be considered as an acceptable rage dump, even for Fury warrior ? I suppose that to be effective dps gain, Slam then shouldn't...
Forum: Priests 09/18/08, 9:28 AM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 216,636
Posted By François
I guess all Priest forums will have to integrate...

I guess all Priest forums will have to integrate 100% bonus on crit explanation in FAQs, as other caster have.
Forum: Priests 09/18/08, 5:09 AM
Replies: 2,702
Views: 414,847
Posted By François
I see the IHC Haste buff more as a way to secure...

I see the IHC Haste buff more as a way to secure the mana gain of HC : as of today, when HC proc, you should transform your downranked GH spam to cast-canceling max rank, in order to get more...
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