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Forum: Priests 10/07/10, 1:35 PM

Replies: 150 Cataclysm Healing Priest Theorycrafting Views: 213,169 Posted By erragal You do know that the discipline smite spec isn't... You do know that the discipline smite spec isn't a DPS spec, right? It's not in any way intended to be a DPS specilization. You're trading one set of healing talents for another set of healing...

Forum: Priests 10/07/10, 11:34 AM

Replies: 150 Cataclysm Healing Priest Theorycrafting Views: 213,169 Posted By erragal One discipline smite priest is equal to a full... One discipline smite priest is equal to a full healer (barring heavy raid healing encounters) and likely to be 15-20% of a dpser in the best case scenario. You won't be chain smiting the entire...

Forum: Priests 10/04/10, 7:53 PM

Replies: 635 Cataclysm Priest Changes Views: 302,160 Posted By erragal I agree with you entirely assuming we are... I agree with you entirely assuming we are expected to spend all our time healing (Apparently healers don't get free GCD's like melee). My only consideration would be the value of it as an instant...

Forum: Priests 10/04/10, 7:21 PM

Replies: 635 Cataclysm Priest Changes Views: 302,160 Posted By erragal In many cases the extra run speed or damage... In many cases the extra run speed or damage reduction can provide mana and time savings by reducing the number of heals you need to soak up yourself. Also it allows you to spend less time moving ;...

Forum: Priests 10/04/10, 7:12 PM

Replies: 635 Cataclysm Priest Changes Views: 302,160 Posted By erragal He was referring to a smite build, so I looked at... He was referring to a smite build, so I looked at it purely from that viewpoint. I also didn't consider throughput; as mentioned in the theorycraft thread darkness is better throughput however it...

Forum: Priests 10/04/10, 5:45 PM

Replies: 635 Cataclysm Priest Changes Views: 302,160 Posted By erragal For PVE I would drop soul warding and take inner... For PVE I would drop soul warding and take inner sanctum, you shouldn't be casting PW: shield much more often than every six seconds for rapture, much less chaining it every GCD. The other decision...

Forum: Priests 09/24/10, 11:36 AM

Replies: 635 Cataclysm Priest Changes Views: 302,160 Posted By erragal You should cast smite just as much as holy would... You should cast smite just as much as holy would cast heal. They fill the same exact role in your healing playbook: a low throughput reasonably mana efficient spammable heal; Basically your 'healing...

Forum: Priests 09/24/10, 9:33 AM

Replies: 635 Cataclysm Priest Changes Views: 302,160 Posted By erragal Replacing heal in the discipline rotation appears... Replacing heal in the discipline rotation appears to be the intended purpose of smite if you take every talent that supports it. There is a slight HPS and significant HPM increase from the build, but...

Forum: Druids 12/18/08, 2:39 PM

Replies: 329 Moonkin Talents/Specs Discussion Views: 266,552 Posted By erragal It's been mentioned here a few times but I'll... It's been mentioned here a few times but I'll state it more clearly: when you want to PVP and PVE seriously for the time being you would be wise to invest in a large supply of moonfire glyphs. It's...

Forum: Druids 12/18/08, 10:06 AM

Replies: 329 Moonkin Talents/Specs Discussion Views: 266,552 Posted By erragal Since the mana discussion continues I'll chime in... Since the mana discussion continues I'll chime in one thing to keep in mind: intellect matters. Some Anecdotal experiences: In the past two weeks I've switch my entire gearset and no longer have...

Forum: Druids 12/12/08, 10:16 AM

Replies: 329 Moonkin Talents/Specs Discussion Views: 266,552 Posted By erragal I hate having to be the devil's advocate for... I hate having to be the devil's advocate for Starfall because of how flawed I feel moonkin PVP viability is right now but I really think you're undestimating the value of the 36 yard range. You do...

Forum: Druids 12/12/08, 9:03 AM

Replies: 329 Moonkin Talents/Specs Discussion Views: 266,552 Posted By erragal Abolish Poison in moonkin form is on the current... Abolish Poison in moonkin form is on the current PTR. Starfall isn't useless in PVP by any stretch of the imagination. It's probably the single most powerful group crowd control ability in the...

Forum: Druids 12/11/08, 5:07 PM

Replies: 329 Druid changes Patch 3.08 Views: 134,163 Posted By erragal "Remove Curse and Abolish Poison can now be used... "Remove Curse and Abolish Poison can now be used in Moonkin form." Apparently blizz forgot that remove curse already could, but the abolish poison change is a huge buff to moonkin pvp (And useful...

Forum: Druids 12/11/08, 3:19 PM

Replies: 80 Balance Druid - DPS Trinket Discussion Views: 71,945 Posted By erragal I already adjusted the values with a note as to... I already adjusted the values with a note as to the previous value. As per the discussion in the mage forum thread: it's a good nerf to where it is but any more and we'll be using ilvl 200 trinkets...

Forum: Mages 12/11/08, 2:58 PM

Replies: 1,603 The Frostfire Bolt thread (updated 3.2.2) Views: 1,598,852 Posted By erragal It's also plausible that the proc trinkets get... It's also plausible that the proc trinkets get higher valuations due to PVP utility. Illustration is nearly worthless in a PVP situation; Embrace of the Spider could change the outcome of an arena...

Forum: Mages 12/11/08, 2:50 PM

Replies: 1,603 The Frostfire Bolt thread (updated 3.2.2) Views: 1,598,852 Posted By erragal Funny that this was brought up in the thread... Funny that this was brought up in the thread after I PM'd you mentioning it as well. The problem if they make it 'damaging spells and heals' is then it favors priests/shaman/druids who can cast low...

Forum: Mages 12/11/08, 1:49 PM

Replies: 1,603 The Frostfire Bolt thread (updated 3.2.2) Views: 1,598,852 Posted By erragal 180 spell damage is NOT out of line with the... 180 spell damage is NOT out of line with the other ilvl 213 raid trinkets though. Dying Curse is 139.2 average spell power AND 71 hit rating. Average spell damage would actually go up for a class...

Forum: Druids 12/11/08, 1:36 PM

Replies: 3,383 Moonkin Raiding Views: 1,465,077 Posted By erragal The worst part about the Typhoon glyph is how... The worst part about the Typhoon glyph is how useful the knockback is on Gluth, while being a hindrance in almost all other PVE situations. Starfall minor glyph is nice for avoiding trash pulls; but...

Forum: Mages 12/11/08, 1:15 PM

Replies: 1,603 The Frostfire Bolt thread (updated 3.2.2) Views: 1,598,852 Posted By erragal I agree entirely with this, I just don't... I agree entirely with this, I just don't understand manly's comments that "it's not enough". How much more can they reduce it and not make it worthless to virtually every other class compared to...

Forum: Mages 12/11/08, 1:05 PM

Replies: 1,603 The Frostfire Bolt thread (updated 3.2.2) Views: 1,598,852 Posted By erragal Is it really that significant a difference for... Is it really that significant a difference for mages? For balance druids an adjustment from 260 to 180 spell damage puts Illustration's DPS value right at or even below that of Dying Curse (Assuming...

Forum: Druids 12/11/08, 12:55 PM

Replies: 3,383 Moonkin Raiding Views: 1,465,077 Posted By erragal They have to be cast before the bloodlust is... They have to be cast before the bloodlust is cast. It's a sizable increase to their DPS (On my parse in the other thread my first Force of Nature was up for a bloodlust). Another thing that's really...

Forum: Druids 12/10/08, 8:53 PM

Replies: 329 Moonkin Talents/Specs Discussion Views: 266,552 Posted By erragal Since people seem to want some decent WWS... Since people seem to want some decent WWS reports: Wow Web Stats (http://wowwebstats.com/ww5awmp2e6n5m?s=295245-327833) 4735 on a 3'35" fight. Notes: Didn't get the full duration of my second...

Forum: Druids 12/10/08, 2:42 PM

Replies: 80 Balance Druid - DPS Trinket Discussion Views: 71,945 Posted By erragal I'm assuming your numbers for Dying Curse are if... I'm assuming your numbers for Dying Curse are if you do not need the hit, based on your test case scenario. I'm really curious about the Embrace of the Spider results; what proc rate/ICD do you have...

Forum: Druids 12/10/08, 2:04 PM

Replies: 80 Balance Druid - DPS Trinket Discussion Views: 71,945 Posted By erragal If you get any numbers for this I'd be glad to... If you get any numbers for this I'd be glad to add them to the initial post. This weekend I should be able to put separate sections for the pre-raid trinkets. For the JC'ing one I'll show values with...

Forum: Druids 12/10/08, 1:49 PM

Replies: 105 Druid Gem Compilation Views: 301,433 Posted By erragal For Balance there are better options than SP/Stam... For Balance there are better options than SP/Stam for a blue socket slot. A Perfect Purified Shadow Crystal (As mentioned) or Perfect Shining Dark Jade (If you need hit) are your best options until...

Forum: Druids 12/08/08, 11:50 AM

Replies: 148 Moonkins at 80 Views: 75,593 Posted By erragal Our DPS is also subject to some RNG variables as... Our DPS is also subject to some RNG variables as well. I noticed last week on Patch I had a 4200 DPS going before my second Force of Nature when we had a tank death wipe. On the kill I was right at...

Forum: Druids 12/04/08, 2:12 PM

Replies: 3,383 Moonkin Raiding Views: 1,465,077 Posted By erragal I understand a bit better what you're getting at,... I understand a bit better what you're getting at, but it goes decidedly agains the concept of always utilizing your highest DPCT ability at all times. I had to think of it as sacrificing the single...

Forum: Druids 12/04/08, 11:38 AM

Replies: 3,383 Moonkin Raiding Views: 1,465,077 Posted By erragal Insect Swarm can be depending on when you do it... Insect Swarm can be depending on when you do it during the eclipse, and which type of eclipse. I don't refresh IS during Starfire Eclipses or while under bloodlust. Not refreshing IS during...

Forum: Druids 12/04/08, 9:42 AM

Replies: 3,383 Moonkin Raiding Views: 1,465,077 Posted By erragal IS with just the glyph (Not even including 2-T7)... IS with just the glyph (Not even including 2-T7) is better DPCT than Starfire at any current gear levels. Moonfire is nearly 50% more DPCT than Starfire if you're using Starfire + Moonfire glyphs....

Forum: Public Discussion 12/03/08, 12:52 PM

Replies: 1,901 The WotLK profession thread Views: 881,060 Posted By erragal I know I've been making a killing as an herbalist... I know I've been making a killing as an herbalist selling lichbloom at 100+ a stack and Eternal Lifes at 50G each. Life's are selling at 20-40 gold more than any other eternals and it's likely a...

Forum: Druids 12/03/08, 8:49 AM

Replies: 3,383 Moonkin Raiding Views: 1,465,077 Posted By erragal There's also the option of Perfect Purified... There's also the option of Perfect Purified Shadow Crystals. You lose 1 spell power and 1 spirit off the NYI Twilight Opals but it's an overall better option if you're hit capped.

Forum: Mages 12/02/08, 9:43 AM

Replies: 1,603 The Frostfire Bolt thread (updated 3.2.2) Views: 1,598,852 Posted By erragal The datamining from wowhead indicates for Sundial... The datamining from wowhead indicates for Sundial and Dying Curse a 15% proc rate. Testing done by Asheara in the moonkin DPS trinket had results supporting this proc rate, and confirming the...

Forum: Public Discussion 12/01/08, 10:03 AM

Replies: 1,901 The WotLK profession thread Views: 881,060 Posted By erragal Icethorn and Lichbloom are really easily farmed... Icethorn and Lichbloom are really easily farmed in high quantities right around the Sons of Hodir dailies. You have the added advantage of everfrost chip farming in the exact same area as well. I...

Forum: Druids 11/26/08, 10:49 AM

Replies: 3,383 Moonkin Raiding Views: 1,465,077 Posted By erragal I have to agree with Ashaera on this one. Owlkin... I have to agree with Ashaera on this one. Owlkin Frenzy is a talent with the potential for value in PVE situations but Naxxramas is not the zone you would really use it on. Four Horsemen, Sapphiron,...

Forum: Druids 11/26/08, 10:38 AM

Replies: 80 Balance Druid - DPS Trinket Discussion Views: 71,945 Posted By erragal Extract of Necromatic Power is something that... Extract of Necromatic Power is something that would need tested to get the definitive proc rate and cooldown numbers on. My initial thought is rather negative with the poor itemization value of crit....

Forum: Druids 11/25/08, 3:57 PM

Replies: 329 Moonkin Talents/Specs Discussion Views: 266,552 Posted By erragal I agree with this point; theory can only look at... I agree with this point; theory can only look at a specific fight situation and it is difficult tocalculate exactly how many times you'll need to hurricane/typhoon in a given attempt. Rebirths are...

Forum: Druids 11/25/08, 3:15 PM

Replies: 329 Moonkin Talents/Specs Discussion Views: 266,552 Posted By erragal You may not need 3/3 Intensity. If you only need... You may not need 3/3 Intensity. If you only need 1/3 to cover your mana concerns then you have to decide where to place the other two points. Considering our continued lack of confirmation about...

Forum: Druids 11/25/08, 11:05 AM

Replies: 80 Balance Druid - DPS Trinket Discussion Views: 71,945 Posted By erragal Thanks for the awesome live testing. It certainly... Thanks for the awesome live testing. It certainly seems to confirm the 15% proc chance numbers that was datamined and used with the theoretical numbers I ran (Your spell power values are decidedly...

Forum: Druids 11/24/08, 12:11 PM

Replies: 80 Balance Druid - DPS Trinket Discussion Views: 71,945 Posted By erragal I thought of pre-stacking but none of our spells... I thought of pre-stacking but none of our spells we can cast out of combat is very cheap on the mana cost. Maybe if you were the raid leader and could do some pre-stack/drink/refresh then go...

Forum: Druids 11/24/08, 11:52 AM

Replies: 80 Balance Druid - DPS Trinket Discussion Views: 71,945 Posted By erragal Balance Druid - DPS Trinket Discussion Blizzard has really broken open trinket itemization giving caster DPS in particular a huge number of options to decide between. This thread will be available to discuss the comparative merit of these...

Forum: Druids 11/24/08, 11:00 AM

Replies: 1,417 Druid: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 563,303 Posted By erragal I haven't done any focused accurate testing. If... I haven't done any focused accurate testing. If you want an initial impression it seems like 50-60% of the time I will get a proc from a hurricane. It doesn't seem related to the number of targets at...

Forum: Druids 11/24/08, 10:54 AM

Replies: 3,383 Moonkin Raiding Views: 1,465,077 Posted By erragal Agreed. At the very least I can't agree with EVER... Agreed. At the very least I can't agree with EVER removing 2/2 Gale Winds if you care about anything other than your personal single target DPS number. The type of raider that thinks 'trash doesn't...

Forum: Druids 11/24/08, 10:43 AM

Replies: 148 Moonkins at 80 Views: 75,593 Posted By erragal As I said before it's very possible they hotfixed... As I said before it's very possible they hotfixed the Fire Seeds (I sure hope so since tonight is 25-man night). I only suggest trying it in a neutral setting due to the randomness of an actual fight...

Forum: Druids 11/24/08, 9:52 AM

Replies: 148 Moonkins at 80 Views: 75,593 Posted By erragal As of last week Fire Seeds were bugged and they... As of last week Fire Seeds were bugged and they did not provide any benefit. Have they hotfixed this? Did you try using them out of combat and check the spell power in your character tab to see if...

Forum: Druids 11/21/08, 4:08 PM

Replies: 329 Moonkin Talents/Specs Discussion Views: 266,552 Posted By erragal Understood. You're just looking at it from the... Understood. You're just looking at it from the perspective of resource usage in a mana-limited environment as opposed to our current live situation. My apologies for the misunderstanding; actual...

Forum: Druids 11/21/08, 3:44 PM

Replies: 329 Moonkin Talents/Specs Discussion Views: 266,552 Posted By erragal I have to disagree at least in some respects... I have to disagree at least in some respects Adoriele. There are tangible benefits to dealing more overall damage and decreasing the time it takes to down a boss outside of simple enrage mechanics....

Forum: Druids 11/21/08, 12:50 PM

Replies: 329 Moonkin Talents/Specs Discussion Views: 266,552 Posted By erragal Isn't the more significant change with this... Isn't the more significant change with this information our valuation of haste on gear? If it's multiplicative with our existing haste rating this really widens the gap between crit and haste as gear...

Forum: Druids 11/20/08, 2:16 PM

Replies: 329 Moonkin Talents/Specs Discussion Views: 266,552 Posted By erragal One thing to note is that with only one point in... One thing to note is that with only one point in eclipse you're virtually locked in to using Eclipse-Wrath buff. It becomes more of a nice benefit from a starfire crit as opposed to rotation focus....

Forum: Public Discussion 11/20/08, 10:59 AM

Replies: 72 Managing debuff slots in WotLK Views: 17,230 Posted By erragal Until we get some indication from blizzard that... Until we get some indication from blizzard that they actually intend to fix this rather serious issue the best thing to discuss is which debuffs should be the first to go. As a balance druid I can...

Forum: Druids 11/20/08, 9:23 AM

Replies: 3,383 Moonkin Raiding Views: 1,465,077 Posted By erragal You shouldn't be doing this. If the shadow priest... You shouldn't be doing this. If the shadow priest dies often enough for this to be an issue you probably need to stop bringing him to your raids. I wouldn't make a hunter spec survival for a...

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