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Forum: Warlocks 06/26/11, 8:37 AM
Replies: 824
Views: 2,006,829
Posted By Flamingcloud
Not all the valor items are on the vendor, it is...

Not all the valor items are on the vendor, it is pretty much just the wand and the trash drops. Not only that but Rune of Zeth is neither of those it is a reputation item. Also I am pretty sure it...
Forum: Warlocks 06/16/11, 4:51 PM
Replies: 824
Views: 2,006,829
Posted By Flamingcloud
How is Heroic Rune of Zeth that much better than...

How is Heroic Rune of Zeth that much better than Heroic Necromantic Focus? Zeth is 433 crit, 360 int average on use, Necro is 433 int, 480 mastery. 433 Crit should edge out 480 mastery once...
Forum: Warlocks 06/01/11, 12:26 PM
Replies: 824
Views: 2,006,829
Posted By Flamingcloud
It should be far easier to do 379 and 391 gear...

It should be far easier to do 379 and 391 gear sets as having the haste threshold and hit cap should be doable without relying on having two ratings trinkets.

Figurine is only 2nd by ~90 dps for...
Forum: Warlocks 05/31/11, 11:58 PM
Replies: 824
Views: 2,006,829
Posted By Flamingcloud
Realistically I think figurine is only better at...

Realistically I think figurine is only better at the 359 ilvl, and since we don't have a useful trinket comparison (at the 372 ilvl) I can't say for sure. Intellect scales worse than ratings so its...
Forum: Warlocks 05/19/11, 8:58 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 2,419,870
Posted By Flamingcloud
Improved Immolate gives +10% per rank and...

Improved Immolate gives +10% per rank and Improved Corruption gives +4%, so corruption would have to be 150% better for the talent to be equivalent.
Forum: Warlocks 05/11/11, 6:46 PM
Replies: 824
Views: 2,006,829
Posted By Flamingcloud
It might be best at this point to move the...

It might be best at this point to move the default tests on the front page to the 372 gear sets. Most serious raiders I assume are atleast half way to 372 gear and knowing the scaling for higher...
Forum: Warlocks 05/10/11, 3:08 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 3,102,843
Posted By Flamingcloud
Edit: Never mind, missed the part of the...

Edit: Never mind, missed the part of the coefficient being lowered. My tests also match this but from a non-orc perspective.
Forum: Warlocks 05/04/11, 1:41 PM
Replies: 824
Views: 2,006,829
Posted By Flamingcloud
You guys are forgetting that the fel hunter demon...

You guys are forgetting that the fel hunter demon soul is significantly better for affliction than the succubus one. It might be ideal to start with a fel hunter, soulburn out a succubus when the...
Forum: Warlocks 04/23/11, 6:31 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 2,441,863
Posted By Flamingcloud
Again that is only relevant if simulationcraft is...

Again that is only relevant if simulationcraft is implementing shadow embrace stacking properly(and not just assuming every target has 3 stacks always), proper optimization of movement, movement of...
Forum: Warlocks 04/23/11, 3:53 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 2,441,863
Posted By Flamingcloud
Affdrain is actually ahead by 565 in the latest...

Affdrain is actually ahead by 565 in the latest build for 372 gear posted on simulationcraft.org. It was helped out a lot by mana feed+fel hunter changes. However I would think that on fights where...
Forum: Warlocks 04/16/11, 2:45 PM
Replies: 824
Views: 2,006,829
Posted By Flamingcloud
Been fiddling around this morning with simcraft...

Been fiddling around this morning with simcraft and I noticed a few errors.

Simcraft does not take a snapshot of your stats when you summon a doomguard, it dynamically adjusts on every shot. ...
Forum: Warlocks 03/09/11, 4:40 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 2,419,870
Posted By Flamingcloud
Keep in mind that the trinket list is generated...

Keep in mind that the trinket list is generated at ilvl 359, not 372. I would be very very surprised if for example, Heroic Bell is not better than Figurine at 372. Ratings scale better with the...
Forum: Warlocks 12/30/10, 1:59 PM
Replies: 824
Views: 2,006,829
Posted By Flamingcloud
Lets say for the sake of argument haste is the...

Lets say for the sake of argument haste is the best rating after hit. Well then hit should be counted as haste, haste should be counted as haste, and crit/mastery should be 60% crit/mastery 40%...
Forum: Warlocks 12/06/10, 11:35 AM
Replies: 824
Views: 2,006,829
Posted By Flamingcloud
So, why is 2639 haste supposedly an extra...

So, why is 2639 haste supposedly an extra immolate point?

According to the ratings thread that is 20.608% haste, which after ISF and 5% is 45.6% haste. Even if you ignore ISF it isn't a point.

You...
Forum: Warlocks 10/20/10, 11:49 AM
Replies: 2,067
Views: 870,861
Posted By Flamingcloud
1406 isn't 42% it's around 42.9%. 1.429 * 1.05 =...

1406 isn't 42% it's around 42.9%.

1.429 * 1.05 = 1.50045, ie it is multiplicative not additive.

The reason you need 50% is that 15/7.5 (8 ticks) = 2 ie a tick speed of once every 2 seconds, and...
Forum: Warlocks 10/19/10, 1:34 PM
Replies: 505
Views: 258,233
Posted By Flamingcloud
It is certainly possible that it is a...

It is certainly possible that it is a bug/oversight on the part of the developers. If Demon Soul was still based on shards I would say it was critical to make developers aware of all instances they...
Forum: Warlocks 10/19/10, 12:19 PM
Replies: 505
Views: 258,233
Posted By Flamingcloud
This is completely false. It has always been...

This is completely false. It has always been something that needed to be tested on a case by case basis.
Forum: Warlocks 10/15/10, 3:42 PM
Replies: 3,035
Views: 3,752,372
Posted By Flamingcloud
This is wrong for a couple reasons. For starters...

This is wrong for a couple reasons.

For starters haste is 1/(1+haste %) not 1 - haste %.

So 30% haste gets you
1/1.3 * 3 = 2.308
15 / 2.308 = 6.5 = 7 ticks.

IE, you get the 7th tick at 6.5 not...
Forum: Warlocks 10/13/10, 10:41 PM
Replies: 3,035
Views: 3,752,372
Posted By Flamingcloud
Duplicate Post (delete)

Duplicate Post (delete)
Forum: Warlocks 10/13/10, 10:10 AM
Replies: 3,035
Views: 3,752,372
Posted By Flamingcloud
Have any simulations been done with Soul Burn:...

Have any simulations been done with Soul Burn: Searing Pain above 50%?. You would get 1 at +100% crit and 5 more at +50% crit at current haste levels.

Even if your crit rate was 50%, you are...
Forum: Warlocks 10/11/10, 1:51 PM
Replies: 3,035
Views: 3,752,372
Posted By Flamingcloud
There is also the issues of improved immolate not...

There is also the issues of improved immolate not being calculated for conflag damage on ptr/beta(probably a bug), Doom not being considering a DoT(probably not a bug), Doom not getting haste scaling...
Forum: The Dung Heap 10/08/10, 3:02 PM
Replies: 30,129
Views: 1,907,830
Posted By Flamingcloud
I actually think it is likely haste will end up...

I actually think it is likely haste will end up better than mastery for all three specs (ignoring any softcap problems).

If affliction is back to shadow bolt filler mastery is defintely dropping...
Forum: Warlocks 10/07/10, 1:18 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 265,035
Posted By Flamingcloud
Ah, you are right. That would make Soul Fire get...

Ah, you are right. That would make Soul Fire get surpassed at essentially all gear levels, and it would also make backdrafted incinerates better than searing pain above 50%.
Forum: Warlocks 10/07/10, 12:46 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 265,035
Posted By Flamingcloud
Backdraft doesn't affect Soul Fire or you would...

Backdraft doesn't affect Soul Fire or you would obviously have many advantages to using the charges on Soul Fire.
Forum: Warlocks 10/07/10, 12:22 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 265,035
Posted By Flamingcloud
My assumption is he still used his backdraft...

My assumption is he still used his backdraft procs for incinerate, and didn't consider that part of filler.

His testing numbers seem very wrong however if I might interject.


My testing shows that...
Forum: Warlocks 10/06/10, 11:00 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 265,035
Posted By Flamingcloud
The problem with your napkin math conculsion is...

The problem with your napkin math conculsion is you forgot that Impending Doom gives you a 15% chance on shadow bolt, incinerate and hand of guldan to reduce the cooldown of metamorphosis by 15...
Forum: Warlocks 10/05/10, 12:25 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 265,035
Posted By Flamingcloud
Not sure what bug you are referring to, Doom is...

Not sure what bug you are referring to, Doom is not affected by any of the +periodic damage effects on beta still and I assume that isn't a bug. Not only that but Doom doesn't scale at all with...
Forum: Warlocks 10/05/10, 12:13 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 265,035
Posted By Flamingcloud
If mastery is better than intellect it is no...

If mastery is better than intellect it is no better to gem hit and reforge to mastery than it is to gem mastery and forge to hit. I would argue that gemming hit overall is not wise as you will have...
Forum: Warlocks 10/04/10, 6:25 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 265,035
Posted By Flamingcloud
There is a bug on ptr with level 83 hit required....

There is a bug on ptr with level 83 hit required. If you log on beta it says 17% for 88.
Forum: Warlocks 10/04/10, 9:16 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 265,035
Posted By Flamingcloud
Each skill in mastery (equivalent to 1%) gives...

Each skill in mastery (equivalent to 1%) gives 1.63% DoT damage not 1% so this is where your calculation went wrong.

If the filler spell ends up Drain Life then Mastery will probably be better than...
Forum: Warlocks 09/28/10, 9:16 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 265,035
Posted By Flamingcloud
Even in the best case scenario where it is worth...

Even in the best case scenario where it is worth hitting fel flame even when standing still if you get an automatic crit there is still a problem. 2% chance is only going to get you a 0-4 procs an...
Forum: Warlocks 09/24/10, 12:28 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 265,035
Posted By Flamingcloud
The number comes from beta and ptr testing, which...

The number comes from beta and ptr testing, which is why I said "right now". It is obviously possible that a non-backdraft IC will have a higher dpct than SF after the numbers are finished, but I...
Forum: Warlocks 09/22/10, 12:39 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 265,035
Posted By Flamingcloud
Well right now currently Soul Fire has a way...

Well right now currently Soul Fire has a way higher dpct than a non-backdraft incinerate , and would be the filler spell after you are out of backdraft charges. Is that intended? I don't know, it...
Forum: Warlocks 09/20/10, 5:18 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 265,035
Posted By Flamingcloud
I think everyone can clearly tell it is bugged. ...

I think everyone can clearly tell it is bugged. What no one knows is how exactly it will work when it is fixed.
Forum: Warlocks 09/18/10, 1:18 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 265,035
Posted By Flamingcloud
Well they cut replenishment in half and then...

Well they cut replenishment in half and then buffed mana leech and soul leech. From a mana perspective that seems pretty consistent to me. It would not surprise me if they decided destruction...
Forum: Warlocks 09/18/10, 12:25 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 265,035
Posted By Flamingcloud
With mob health/damage being dramatically...

With mob health/damage being dramatically increased and siphon life being terrible I don't really see affliction being a viable level up spec unless they make shadow embrace a buff instead of a...
Forum: Warlocks 08/24/10, 10:23 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 265,035
Posted By Flamingcloud
Soul Burn instant soul fire once every 45 seconds...

Soul Burn instant soul fire once every 45 seconds is a must if you aren't holding the shard for utility. Fel Flame will never be worth casting aside from moving with our bane and corruption up, and...
Forum: Warlocks 07/26/10, 6:02 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 265,035
Posted By Flamingcloud
There are some errors, not in the math but in the...

There are some errors, not in the math but in the logic.
You are wrong because the haste required to lower to 2.50 is more than to 2.57. If both had 2.57 one would be 70dps over 15 seconds, and...
Forum: Death Knights 05/07/09, 1:50 PM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,637,925
Posted By Flamingcloud
Spiked Deathdealers are better than Charred...

Spiked Deathdealers are better than Charred Saronite Greaves for effective health.
Forum: Death Knights 04/25/09, 12:14 AM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,637,925
Posted By Flamingcloud
Your math is not right, SotUK only grants me...

Your math is not right, SotUK only grants me around 0.85% avoidance after DR, and sigil of deflection gives me 2.35%. Would only take a 36% uptime to make it better. I don't see any great advantage...
Forum: Death Knights 04/23/09, 6:07 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 58,377
Posted By Flamingcloud
Here is a link to what I consider BiS vs What you...

Here is a link to what I consider BiS vs What you linked.

Item Comparison Tool - World of Warcraft...
Forum: Death Knights 04/19/09, 12:29 PM
Replies: 3,071
Views: 1,881,354
Posted By Flamingcloud
Swap an item out(sigil is best), it does not do a...

Swap an item out(sigil is best), it does not do a periodic check anymore.
Forum: Death Knights 04/18/09, 11:35 AM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,637,925
Posted By Flamingcloud
Hey Photek, I didn't know you rerolled dk tank...

Hey Photek, I didn't know you rerolled dk tank like me. I am 23/45/3 in Ulduar and haven't had much problem with rp so far. I think I have died once when I wanted to hit IBF. Full frost with...
Forum: Death Knights 04/01/09, 8:24 AM
Replies: 2,187
Views: 1,029,284
Posted By Flamingcloud
Clearly blood, "was overpowered". The question...

Clearly blood, "was overpowered". The question really is, were the nerfs too much , just right, or not enough? I lean heavily towards too much, as the drw nerfs was as much as a 10-150% nerf from...
Forum: Death Knights 03/31/09, 4:12 PM
Replies: 2,157
Views: 1,503,643
Posted By Flamingcloud
I am not sure where you are pulling your numbers...

I am not sure where you are pulling your numbers from but by using a unholy dps dk, with a 3 minute 6000 dps patchwerk parse shown here WoW Meter Online - Combatlog Replay in Engrish...
Forum: Death Knights 03/31/09, 1:47 PM
Replies: 2,187
Views: 1,029,284
Posted By Flamingcloud
If they are equal before the glyph assuming no...

If they are equal before the glyph assuming no bloody strikes(as the above post suggests) then after modifiers are applied you have(lets ignore that the flat bonus gets 60% in current bloody strikes...
Forum: Death Knights 03/31/09, 1:27 PM
Replies: 2,187
Views: 1,029,284
Posted By Flamingcloud
What you guys fail to realize is that bloody...

What you guys fail to realize is that bloody strikes was buffed from 30% to 45% on the ptr. So new heart strike does infact hit noticably harder than the old heart strike.

However heart strike...
Forum: Death Knights 03/27/09, 11:41 PM
Replies: 2,187
Views: 1,029,284
Posted By Flamingcloud
1500 dps for 15 seconds at the expense of Unholy...

1500 dps for 15 seconds at the expense of Unholy Blight and 2.5 Death Coils. Which by your parse would be 9450dmg, (though that is likely to rise with t8, sigil, and possibly glyph if you weren't...
Forum: Death Knights 03/27/09, 3:51 PM
Replies: 2,187
Views: 1,029,284
Posted By Flamingcloud
I can confirm through testing on ptr that...

I can confirm through testing on ptr that bloodstrike is hitting nearly identical to heart strike(actually higher for me, but within the margin of error) even without 4pc t8. My comment on static...
Forum: Death Knights 03/27/09, 2:51 PM
Replies: 2,187
Views: 1,029,284
Posted By Flamingcloud
Even working that way blood strike would still...

Even working that way blood strike would still hit slightly harder glyphed than heart strike, factoring in the 4pc t8 bonus, and the flat bonus being larger after *1.25*1.2. I don't think I need to...
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