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Forum: Shamans 10/10/10, 9:14 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 865,912
Posted By rava
I don't have any plans to sift through...

I don't have any plans to sift through information and run sims to figure out what is best with the few remaining weeks we have left in the expansion. I will keep the thread updated if someone else...
Forum: Shamans 10/07/10, 1:27 PM
Replies: 347
Views: 329,199
Posted By rava
You are getting all worked up over nothing. Yes,...

You are getting all worked up over nothing. Yes, ratings have increased, but so will the amount of hit provided from gear, gems, and enchants. Three pieces of the tier set with hit have a combined...
Forum: Shamans 07/24/10, 11:18 AM
Replies: 347
Views: 329,199
Posted By rava
Wouldn't the most simple solution involve...

Wouldn't the most simple solution involve implementation like old windfury/reckoning/tiny abom? The design could parallel original windfury, as tt went from a 20% chance to proc (1/5) to 20% haste...
Forum: Shamans 07/07/10, 9:37 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 865,912
Posted By rava
Thanks for putting the time in. I'm waiting to...

Thanks for putting the time in. I'm waiting to update the OP until the trinket is added though. Weighing a proc as a passive stat won't translate the same way.
Forum: Shamans 06/30/10, 1:12 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 865,912
Posted By rava
I updated the list to the best of my ability with...

I updated the list to the best of my ability with Ruby Sanctum loot. Posted specifics under the main heading.
Forum: The Dung Heap 05/22/10, 1:08 PM
Replies: 30,103
Views: 1,885,281
Posted By rava
One. If there are other questions like Lightning...

One. If there are other questions like Lightning Shield/Magma refreshes prior to expiration you can go to the "Enhsim Config" code block and look in the middle of the third clump of numbers. There...
Forum: Shamans 03/26/10, 1:47 PM
Replies: 713
Views: 664,122
Posted By rava
That quote is taken out of context and only...

That quote is taken out of context and only applies to melee haste. It's easy enough to test by taking your paper doll haste rating and dividing it by the listed haste %, which will be 32.79. ...
Forum: Shamans 02/22/10, 5:44 PM
Replies: 624
Views: 252,490
Posted By rava
It appears that haste really doesn't affect a...

It appears that haste really doesn't affect a whole lot of anything, just the crit. I ran a bunch of tests with the old/new simulators(with the BiS config) excluding the feral spirit glyph in both...
Forum: Shamans 02/19/10, 7:05 PM
Replies: 713
Views: 664,122
Posted By rava
It looks like an unrealistic number to have it be...

It looks like an unrealistic number to have it be perfect.

18/1.05*1.03*1.387=12, which means you would need 38.7% passive haste from gear or 1269 haste rating.
Forum: Shamans 02/11/10, 2:01 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 865,912
Posted By rava
I'm actually showing higher results with both...

I'm actually showing higher results with both setups. I'm not sure if I'm doing something unintentional with the config, so if you could give what I post a once over to verify that I'm not being an...
Forum: Shamans 02/09/10, 11:04 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 865,912
Posted By rava
Right now I have no plans to change the...

Right now I have no plans to change the professions from baseline. The best profession will vary with race, and if baseline professions aren't enough, then how is a baseline race going to be? Right...
Forum: Shamans 02/06/10, 3:31 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 865,912
Posted By rava
I'm seeing the same results you are. Out of...

I'm seeing the same results you are. Out of curiosity I swapped out the Accurate Ametrine for a Precise Cardinal Ruby(exceeding expertise cap by 6 instead of being under by 4) and swapped in a...
Forum: Shamans 02/05/10, 11:49 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 865,912
Posted By rava
Do you mind posting the Rawr config? The highest...

Do you mind posting the Rawr config? The highest DPS that I was able to get out of swapping in Ikfirus's Sack of Wonder/Havoc's call and changing around all of the gemming is 12282.
Forum: Shamans 02/04/10, 1:11 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 865,912
Posted By rava
It seems that I had that error with the previous...

It seems that I had that error with the previous version of the BiS list that lacked Arthas loot. I double checked that config to make sure that it was still a DPS increase to use the current list,...
Forum: Shamans 02/03/10, 3:05 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 865,912
Posted By rava
Do you mind sending me the Rawr config that you...

Do you mind sending me the Rawr config that you used? I was only able to eek out 12215 when I swapped in Shawl and flopped around a ton of the gemming. I assume my error is with the gemming, so...
Forum: Shamans 02/03/10, 12:28 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 865,912
Posted By rava
Different thought processes in coming up with the...

Different thought processes in coming up with the new list:

At first I tried double Havoc's call which netted a significant DPS loss. I swapped haste/hit gems in and out of different slots to find...
Forum: Shamans 01/19/10, 3:07 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 865,912
Posted By rava
A quick rundown of bosses and multitarget...

A quick rundown of bosses and multitarget capabilities:

Lord Marrowgar: Bone Spikes
Lady Deathwhisper: P1, Cultists, Adherents, Fanatics
Gunship: Post sorcerer death on the enemy ship you can get...
Forum: Shamans 01/14/10, 10:30 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 865,912
Posted By rava
Thanks for pointing out the redundancy in the...

Thanks for pointing out the redundancy in the table regarding Earthshock. Removing ES_SS resulted in a 2-3 dps increase. I swapped priorities on Fire Nova and Lava Lash and I'm seeing a consistent...
Forum: Shamans 01/14/10, 3:55 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 865,912
Posted By rava
The numbers requested are probably on the...

The numbers requested are probably on the generous side and we can certainly get them more exact.

Way to get more accurate numbers:

1. Go to a target dummy
2. Being autoattacking the dummy
3. Cast...
Forum: Shamans 01/13/10, 2:40 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 865,912
Posted By rava
Small changes are fine.

Small changes are fine.
Forum: Shamans 01/13/10, 2:16 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 865,912
Posted By rava
Movement has nothing to do with mana retention. ...

Movement has nothing to do with mana retention. As you move you aren't using any more of your mana or gaining any less than you normally would. JoW is the important factor here.

I think I updated...
Forum: Shamans 01/13/10, 1:10 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 865,912
Posted By rava
Sorry about #1. I thought I caught all of the...

Sorry about #1. I thought I caught all of the small errors.

About #2: I believe everything other than the 100% uptime deviates from the purpose of this thread. JoW is certainly vital to the...
Forum: Shamans 01/13/10, 12:48 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 865,912
Posted By rava
If you wish to contribute to this thread, please...

If you wish to contribute to this thread, please read the following before posting.

In an effort to conserve space I'd like to try a new method of reporting Enhsim config/results. Simply treat them...
Forum: Shamans 01/13/10, 12:47 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 865,912
Posted By rava
[Enhancement] BiS gear and set-up discussion (3.3 and onward)

Updated August 10th, 2010

Thanks to Delsin for pointing out a superior gear setup. I urge those that wish to contribute to view the 2nd post, as one of it's many intentions is to avoid posts that...
Forum: Shamans 01/11/10, 2:03 AM
Replies: 713
Views: 664,122
Posted By rava
Sim+Dummy stuff: Dummy with Tiny Abom:...

Sim+Dummy stuff:

Dummy with Tiny Abom: 5630

Using just Tiny Abom recount had me hovering at 5630 dps over the course of 10 minutes. I had 30 seconds on spirit wolves when I started because the...
Forum: Shamans 01/07/10, 6:39 PM
Replies: 713
Views: 664,122
Posted By rava
One with/without weapon imbues would be good. ...

One with/without weapon imbues would be good. I'm curious if the trinket proc will proc windfury/flametongue.
Forum: Shamans 12/21/09, 3:31 PM
Replies: 713
Views: 664,122
Posted By rava
The point that Ryethe is getting at is that...

The point that Ryethe is getting at is that there's more to Lava Lash than it's single damage entry in a log. It's everything that he mentioned as well as an extra Flametongue hit with every use. ...
Forum: Shamans 12/16/09, 1:04 PM
Replies: 713
Views: 664,122
Posted By rava
Is there any type of time range that you're...

Is there any type of time range that you're looking for to have testing done? Does it need to be a full on rotation during that time or is autoattacking sufficient? I don't mind helping out with...
Forum: Shamans 12/15/09, 8:09 AM
Replies: 455
Views: 733,091
Posted By rava
If it keeps current trends the items will likely...

If it keeps current trends the items will likely be 277, but be inferior to a lower tier PVE item. Try simming a 245 PVE weapon and a 258 PVP one - if your results are similar to mine then 258...
Forum: Shamans 11/18/09, 3:16 AM
Replies: 713
Views: 664,122
Posted By rava
You're being a bit melodramatic. Even if all of...

You're being a bit melodramatic. Even if all of the tiered/offset Icecrown gear lacks expertise you're at most committing 7 sockets to expertise gems, and the 5 t10 pieces alone cover that. It's...
Forum: Shamans 11/14/09, 2:31 AM
Replies: 713
Views: 664,122
Posted By rava
Looks like the glyph was lowered to 5 mins with...

Looks like the glyph was lowered to 5 mins with the latest PTR build:

http://i36.tinypic.com/eff955.jpg
Forum: Shamans 11/12/09, 4:49 PM
Replies: 713
Views: 664,122
Posted By rava
It will turn into 2 gcds/30 second period once...

It will turn into 2 gcds/30 second period once you have both buffs rolling and with every relic swap you're also resetting your swing timer. It's certainly doable to swap them between...
Forum: Shamans 11/12/09, 3:31 PM
Replies: 713
Views: 664,122
Posted By rava
It seems like it's going to function like...

It seems like it's going to function like necrosis. The shadow damage that occurs after the physical hit will be 9% of the hit and ignore armor(so armor isn't counted twice, but glancing kind of...
Forum: Shamans 11/09/09, 5:21 PM
Replies: 713
Views: 664,122
Posted By rava
http://elitistjerks.com/f79/t76506-enhancement_pat...

http://elitistjerks.com/f79/t76506-enhancement_patch_3_3_a/p2/#post1411164

That pretty much rules out 2 BM, and beyond that there haven't been any sim updates to include 3.3 abilities as of yet. ...
Forum: Shamans 11/06/09, 12:53 PM
Replies: 713
Views: 664,122
Posted By rava
It's going to be ridiculous for mana if we're not...

It's going to be ridiculous for mana if we're not worried about dropping magma every 15-20 seconds. I was a little worried about where Fire Nova would end up fitting in to that whole scenario, but...
Forum: Shamans 10/24/09, 4:19 PM
Replies: 713
Views: 664,122
Posted By rava
There isn't anything for two handers either. My...

There isn't anything for two handers either. My initial reaction was that "dagger" was a blanket term for 1h and "slow melee weapon" was a blanket for 2h. It doesn't make a whole lot of sense that...
Forum: Shamans 10/08/09, 7:11 PM
Replies: 713
Views: 664,122
Posted By rava
Feedback thread on T10 bonuses: World of...

Feedback thread on T10 bonuses:

World of Warcraft - English (NA) Forums -> Tier-10 Set Bonuses Feedback (http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=20433763583&sid=1&pageNo=1)

If you're...
Forum: Shamans 10/08/09, 4:02 PM
Replies: 713
Views: 664,122
Posted By rava
SR has a defensive application in every...

SR has a defensive application in every ToC(heroic) fight, and I don't expect that to change with Icecrown due to Blizzards model of harder being make things hit harder/faster/stronger and upping the...
Forum: Shamans 10/06/09, 4:08 PM
Replies: 713
Views: 664,122
Posted By rava
Pardon? I was questioning the end state of the...

Pardon? I was questioning the end state of the spell, not it's current state. I suppose it's irrelevant due to the PTR tooltip, I should really download that.
Forum: Shamans 10/06/09, 3:45 PM
Replies: 713
Views: 664,122
Posted By rava
It appears that I was under the wrong assumption!...

It appears that I was under the wrong assumption! I'm curious to see if Call of Flame will end up affecting Fire Nova due to the wording on the talent.
Forum: Shamans 10/01/09, 5:38 PM
Replies: 713
Views: 664,122
Posted By rava
Lava lash still nets you an extra flametongue...

Lava lash still nets you an extra flametongue hit. People are also under the assumption that talent multipliers affect the end result of the spell, but they affect the base. Look at fire nova totem...
Forum: Shamans 10/01/09, 5:13 PM
Replies: 713
Views: 664,122
Posted By rava
Since I know people are going to ask about it and...

Since I know people are going to ask about it and I was curious myself, Fire nova math:

945 average base damage, coefficient will be 42.86%

My gear is less than perfect, but using it as a baseline...
Forum: Shamans 08/30/09, 1:11 PM
Replies: 455
Views: 733,091
Posted By rava
I agree that there isn't any real reason to swap...

I agree that there isn't any real reason to swap out the totems until there's a more definitive patch date, but your logic behind the comparison isn't very sound. EP values will vary, and neither...
Forum: Shamans 08/17/09, 4:05 PM
Replies: 1,485
Views: 1,109,948
Posted By rava
Steamcaller affecting base is a smaller gain than...

Steamcaller affecting base is a smaller gain than 234 spellpower. 234 spellpower would be the equivalent of 314(234(2.5/3.5)*1.88) base healing for chain. Even if chain was 100% of your healing the...
Forum: Shamans 04/28/09, 12:03 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 46,774
Posted By rava
http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/news/20...

http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/news/2009/april/04_26_9806_4.jpg

I'm assuming that you missed those.
Forum: Shamans 04/27/09, 12:36 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 46,774
Posted By rava
Interestingly enough, for horde at least, you can...

Interestingly enough, for horde at least, you can end up at <1 hit rating over the spell hit cap without any gems. 367-40(GSD)-37(Vulmir)-66(T8BP)-60(T8Legs)-50(Gloves of the Steady Hand)-42(Greaves...
Forum: Shamans 04/25/09, 12:19 AM
Replies: 1,186
Views: 487,777
Posted By rava
Even with 100% armor reduction and the 2 piece...

Even with 100% armor reduction and the 2 piece you're looking at 46.5 dps (155*2*1.2/8). That amount of armor pen is simply unrealistic, and as it stands in my current Ulduar-less gear the PVP totem...
Forum: Shamans 04/23/09, 2:53 PM
Replies: 1,186
Views: 487,777
Posted By rava
I've literally had zero issues with my wolves...

I've literally had zero issues with my wolves since 3.1 outside of the pounce thing making me wait a second or two to spirit walk. Prior to 3.1 it was pretty easy to reproduce, the wolves always...
Forum: Shamans 04/22/09, 2:09 AM
Replies: 1,186
Views: 487,777
Posted By rava
The initial spirit walk doesn't usually work for...

The initial spirit walk doesn't usually work for me either because their pounce thing seems to incur a global. It would make sense why it works out of combat and not necessarily in, but if I mash it...
Forum: Shamans 04/21/09, 3:07 PM
Replies: 1,186
Views: 487,777
Posted By rava
The new PVP totem is 144 ap when you Lava Lash...

The new PVP totem is 144 ap when you Lava Lash for those that care. The weapons really don't compare to the PVE alternatives, and I wouldn't be surprised if a 232 weapon outdid them.
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