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Forum: /LFGuild 07/21/10, 10:16 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 586
Posted By Xieon
[Alliance][Feathermoon] <Remnants> 11/12 HMS Recruiting

11/12 HMS - REMNANTS (ALLIANCE-FEATHERMOON) RECRUITING

Are you burning out from a hardcore raiding schedule? Are your raids collapsing? Are your friends and guildies getting the end-of-expansion...
Forum: The Dung Heap 05/13/10, 8:05 AM
Replies: 30,098
Views: 1,875,871
Posted By Xieon
Enhancement Weapons At work and away from the...

Enhancement Weapons

At work and away from the sim at the moment and don't have time before tonight's raid to plan out a gear strategy. I've got a series of weapons to choose from. I'm in mostly...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/06/10, 7:38 AM
Replies: 374
Views: 75,300
Posted By Xieon
Enough with the looting fantasies. The amount of...

Enough with the looting fantasies. The amount of complexity added trying to track raid ID's on an individual basis per character is staggering, even before considering the abuse of such a system. ...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/05/10, 11:15 AM
Replies: 374
Views: 75,300
Posted By Xieon
For many of us here in this discussion and those...

For many of us here in this discussion and those that read these boards, raiding has been a part of our lives for some time. I've personally been raiding in some fashion or another for the past 10...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/29/10, 10:58 AM
Replies: 374
Views: 75,300
Posted By Xieon
The way things are shaking out we should expect...

The way things are shaking out we should expect to see a range of content at the start of Cata. Similar to the release of Wrath, there will be multiple raids of varying levels of difficulty. The...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/27/10, 9:40 AM
Replies: 374
Views: 75,300
Posted By Xieon
My main concern with this potential change to...

My main concern with this potential change to raiding structure is how 25 man raids will fare when up against the hardest level bosses. Using some examples from the WoWProgress numbers, which are...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/27/10, 9:24 AM
Replies: 374
Views: 75,300
Posted By Xieon
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Forum: Player vs. Player 04/22/10, 9:18 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 55,959
Posted By Xieon
The same principles behind high end PvE damage...

The same principles behind high end PvE damage hold true for PvP damage as well. Using fast offhands will reduced your overall DPS in matches. You should look to increase your 'jousting' power, to...
Forum: Shamans 11/17/09, 9:00 AM
Replies: 425
Views: 527,634
Posted By Xieon
It may generate some wonky numbers if timed right...

It may generate some wonky numbers if timed right with Potion of Speed or Heroism, allowing for a substantial amount of impossible DPS for a short duration.

As stated, it was to remove the casters...
Forum: Shamans 09/15/09, 10:42 PM
Replies: 1,605
Views: 1,003,663
Posted By Xieon
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Edit:

Nevermind, I found what I was looking for.
Forum: Public Discussion 08/04/09, 11:04 AM
Replies: 288
Views: 124,600
Posted By Xieon
Here is my rewrite of Tyrian's strategy. If...

Here is my rewrite of Tyrian's strategy. If there are any errors, let me know and I can clean it up. Some folks I know didn't understand the initial post, so I spelled it out a little...
Forum: Public Discussion 08/04/09, 10:05 AM
Replies: 621
Views: 266,398
Posted By Xieon
Took me awhile to find it...looks like 5 weeks...

Took me awhile to find it...looks like 5 weeks until hard modes.

Question:




Reference: World of Warcraft - English (NA) Forums -> Question About "Trial of the Grand Crusader"...
Forum: Shamans 07/30/09, 12:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 24,793
Posted By Xieon
Again, its a matter of optimal performance. If...

Again, its a matter of optimal performance. If you have to save the day by throwing a heal, you aren't producing maximum DPS. If you are focusing on targets designated to ranged DPS, again, you...
Forum: Shamans 07/29/09, 11:05 AM
Replies: 455
Views: 732,987
Posted By Xieon
Where do you draw the line though Rounce? We are...

Where do you draw the line though Rounce? We are looking at final gear sets for people who are killing Algalon. Is discussing the learning aspect of the fight even within the realm of this topic? ...
Forum: Shamans 07/28/09, 7:18 AM
Replies: 455
Views: 732,987
Posted By Xieon
Its my understanding that selecting the 4-pc...

Its my understanding that selecting the 4-pc automatically applies the 2-pc as well, its been stated before, I'll go search around for it. The current author made a point of it.
Forum: Player vs. Player 07/20/09, 8:33 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 55,959
Posted By Xieon
I'm looking forward to the changes, finally...

I'm looking forward to the changes, finally seperating Wind Shock is a great step for all aspects of play. Even if you don't personally have to interrupt, many shaman are forced to based on raid...
Forum: Player vs. Player 07/01/09, 11:07 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 55,959
Posted By Xieon
Next up, having to give up 2s as they serve no...

Next up, having to give up 2s as they serve no purpose anymore...

Any thoughts on the best team loadout centered around an Enhance Shaman? While it obviously won't be as strong as RMP, I'm...
Forum: Shamans 06/18/09, 10:58 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 23,797
Posted By Xieon
I think that the idea of 'strapping the totems to...

I think that the idea of 'strapping the totems to the shaman's back' is a horrible idea. Specifically in BGs and arena, shaman will become the number one kill target as all of their buffs can be...
Forum: Player vs. Player 06/18/09, 8:13 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 55,959
Posted By Xieon
I recommend Frostbrand on the offhand to increase...

I recommend Frostbrand on the offhand to increase your overall damage output. With Frozen Power, you gain 10% on three out of four main attacks.

As for weapons, the slower the better. If you have...
Forum: Player vs. Player 06/17/09, 3:21 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 55,959
Posted By Xieon
Totem Changes

This is great news to PvE shaman, but I'm trying to get a handle on how I could set this up to make arena combat easier. One preset could include Tremor/Windfury/Cleansing totem, for Disc/Rogue...
Forum: Player vs. Player 06/17/09, 10:26 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 55,959
Posted By Xieon
Flirted with 1900 at the end of last week and got...

Flirted with 1900 at the end of last week and got pummeled Friday evening playing out of our usual time slot. I play on a west coast time server and live on the east coast. It’s very interesting...
Forum: Player vs. Player 06/05/09, 8:23 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 55,959
Posted By Xieon
Another 50 games and I've broken into the 1800...

Another 50 games and I've broken into the 1800 bracket in 2's. The team is still Enhance/Ret and there are a couple team loadouts that give me fits. Specifically we are struggling with Disc/Rogue,...
Forum: Shamans 06/02/09, 10:37 AM
Replies: 1,186
Views: 487,733
Posted By Xieon
The global cooldown shows on most buttons and...

The global cooldown shows on most buttons and unless you are placing an actual totem, the GCD will show as 1.5 modified for haste. He chose an icon that shouldn't show a cooldown other than the GCD....
Forum: Player vs. Player 05/27/09, 11:58 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 55,959
Posted By Xieon
Alrighty, third try at this. My partner (Rogue)...

Alrighty, third try at this. My partner (Rogue) transferred off the server, so I went with the recommended Ret paladin again. I have to agree, there's much more synergy in that combo than with the...
Forum: Player vs. Player 05/26/09, 8:26 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 55,959
Posted By Xieon
In my low end matches (1500+/-), I have had...

In my low end matches (1500+/-), I have had nothing but success with the Improved Fire Nova totem (http://www.wowhead.com/?spell=16544), especially with a rogue partner. The rogue will go in for the...
Forum: Player vs. Player 05/19/09, 10:06 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 55,959
Posted By Xieon
From a few evenings of playing in the 5v5...

From a few evenings of playing in the 5v5 bracket, its apparent that a shield is still a requirement for some levels of play. I hope to get more practice in 5s, however, we were paired up against...
Forum: Player vs. Player 05/13/09, 11:22 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 55,959
Posted By Xieon
I've partnered with a ret paladin and more...

I've partnered with a ret paladin and more recently a rogue for 2's partners. The rogue and I are a pretty solid team in the lower tier so far, but I think that any two players with a decent amount...
Forum: Player vs. Player 05/06/09, 9:25 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 55,959
Posted By Xieon
[Shaman]Enhancement Arena in 3.1+

The 3.1 patch introduced a series of changes to the shaman Enhancement tree to enhance their PvP viability. While there have been arguments that it still isn't enough, I've personally enjoyed arena...
Forum: Shamans 04/10/09, 3:22 PM
Replies: 2,763
Views: 761,798
Posted By Xieon
Just a reminder that tukez has a site up and...

Just a reminder that tukez has a site up and running and has stated in this thread that bugs and requests be listed on that site.

Tukez, you should add your site to the original post, bold it and...
Forum: Shamans 02/23/09, 9:25 AM
Replies: 2,763
Views: 761,798
Posted By Xieon
I've scoured potential locations for this answer,...

I've scoured potential locations for this answer, all of which could be taken for a grain of salt... The only mention of it is a random wowhead comment that it doesn't have a cooldown. Does anyone...
Forum: Shamans 02/20/09, 9:09 AM
Replies: 2,763
Views: 761,798
Posted By Xieon
With the latest Windfury Glyph nerf, I've jumped...

With the latest Windfury Glyph nerf, I've jumped head first into the FT/FT arena and am also adjusting my gearing strategy accordingly. Besides threat issues, its been pretty interesting.

I'd like...
Forum: Shamans 02/17/09, 4:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,457
Posted By Xieon
You can specify Magma Totem in the simulator by...

You can specify Magma Totem in the simulator by selecting 'MT' in the list of actions on the Rotation tab. I sim a good 130 DPS higher with Magma Totem running with 2/3 in Call of Flame. Adding in...
Forum: Shamans 02/17/09, 1:19 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 114,243
Posted By Xieon
Using both my current gear and the BiS gear...

Using both my current gear and the BiS gear that's been established in this thread, the Webbed Death sims higher. The Paper Cutter may be optimal for lower gearing levels, but it is not a candidate...
Forum: Shamans 02/10/09, 11:41 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 421,568
Posted By Xieon
Didn't we think Windfury was bugged once upon a...

Didn't we think Windfury was bugged once upon a time? All they have to do is change a couple words and you've make Flametongue match up with the functionality of Windfury.

Change:
Each hit causes...
Forum: Shamans 02/10/09, 11:06 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 421,568
Posted By Xieon
Making the obvious fix removing the benefit of...

Making the obvious fix removing the benefit of different ranks of Flametongue to reduce the overall effectiveness of the FT/FT combo. They had to do the same thing with Windfury when people were...
Forum: Shamans 01/08/09, 1:21 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 114,243
Posted By Xieon
That's a glaring omission on my part. I'm...

That's a glaring omission on my part. I'm trained to drop Flametounge as we have no Elemental. I'll re-run with that addition. Totem of Hex was a surprise to me though.
Forum: Shamans 01/08/09, 11:36 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 114,243
Posted By Xieon
I finally got back to rewriting my original post....

I finally got back to rewriting my original post. My numbers seem low, so any input is appreciated.
Forum: Shamans 01/07/09, 4:34 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 114,243
Posted By Xieon
Rewrite 1.1 (Added Searing Totem): Based on the...

Rewrite 1.1 (Added Searing Totem):

Based on the gear below, I've compiled the following simmed DPS. For the purpose of this thread, I'm ignoring racials and professions. I'll have a personal build...
Forum: Shamans 01/07/09, 11:46 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 114,243
Posted By Xieon
Let's focus on endgame here. Obviously, if you...

Let's focus on endgame here. Obviously, if you aren't in max 10/25 gear, your stats will vary throughout the gearing up process, repeat the mantra, gear accordingly. The goal of the thread should...
Forum: Shamans 11/25/08, 4:32 PM
Replies: 2,763
Views: 761,798
Posted By Xieon
Minor Bug

One small thing regarding the GUI to report. Tabbing through the text boxes on the left, there is a disconnect between the display and the tab order. Tabbing from intelligence skips over spirit and...
Forum: Shamans 09/03/08, 2:31 PM
Replies: 2,763
Views: 761,798
Posted By Xieon
Trying to run 'enhsimgui' gives the following...

Trying to run 'enhsimgui' gives the following error:

'This application has failed to start because the application configuration is incorrect. Reinstalling the application may fix this...
Forum: Class Mechanics 06/25/08, 11:34 AM
Replies: 484
Views: 145,339
Posted By Xieon
RNG and heavy competition are not your friend...

RNG and heavy competition are not your friend when dealing with most 'best-in-slot' items. Our raid hasn't seen a Syphon drop in the months we've been in BT. SMD is sought after by Hunters, Rogues,...
Forum: Class Mechanics 06/24/08, 2:48 PM
Replies: 484
Views: 145,339
Posted By Xieon
I wouldn't go by the values posted for trinkets...

I wouldn't go by the values posted for trinkets or weapons on Lootrank. For the current EJ accepted information check out: http://elitistjerks.com/f47/t20765-shaman_enhancement/#Trinkets
Forum: Class Mechanics 04/30/08, 11:19 AM
Replies: 484
Views: 145,339
Posted By Xieon
Wouldn't 23% with a 1% chance to miss come out to...

Wouldn't 23% with a 1% chance to miss come out to the accepted 24%? Or am I still struggling to wrap my head around 'accepted' values? I may be mixing and matching spell casting here, I've spent...
Forum: Class Mechanics 04/30/08, 10:19 AM
Replies: 484
Views: 145,339
Posted By Xieon
No, I am not actively chasing hit gear. I'm...

No, I am not actively chasing hit gear. I'm taking the highest EP valued items I've been able to get my hands on. Reviewing the upcoming loot, however, shows that I won't have anything to worry...
Forum: Class Mechanics 04/29/08, 11:03 AM
Replies: 484
Views: 145,339
Posted By Xieon
Well, that changes things substantially. As I...

Well, that changes things substantially. As I said above, I wonder where I came up with that 23% number. Back to collecting +hit gear. And my broken itemrack keeps swapping off my Skyshatter...
Forum: Class Mechanics 04/29/08, 9:47 AM
Replies: 484
Views: 145,339
Posted By Xieon
Hit capped!

Due to a very fortunate set of circumstances, involving Karazhan and T6 raids in place for a newly minted Shaman, I've found myself nearly hit capped with the mix of gear I've attained. Obviously...
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