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Forum: Warlocks 02/24/11, 6:50 AM

Replies: 538 Warlock Simple Questions Thread: Cataclysm Edition Views: 567,561 Posted By ~Thalia~ Int being better than hit does not mean that you... Int being better than hit does not mean that you should not try to be hit capped if possible. Hit is still significantly better than haste crit or mastery for all specs. It juste means that you...

Forum: Warlocks 12/16/10, 6:23 PM

Replies: 348 Demonology in Cataclysm (4.3 Release) Views: 2,417,194 Posted By ~Thalia~ You're overlooking the base spell coefficients,... You're overlooking the base spell coefficients, SB scaling better with gear than Incinerate due to its longer cast time. That and the fact that if you're using Incinerate as a filler, you're...

Forum: Warlocks 11/30/10, 12:08 PM

Replies: 3,035 SimulationCraft for Warlocks (4.0.3a numbers at 80 and 85) Views: 3,750,565 Posted By ~Thalia~ Gcd caps at 50% haste, being reduced to 1... Gcd caps at 50% haste, being reduced to 1 sec. But for a 2.5 sec cast to reach the gcd (theorical haste hard cap for SB), you'll need 150% haste which is of course impossible to reach. It would be...

Forum: Warlocks 10/28/10, 2:45 AM

Replies: 259 4.0 Pre-Cataclysm Raiding Views: 637,476 Posted By ~Thalia~ Actually, using Incinerate as a filler messes up... Actually, using Incinerate as a filler messes up with MC procs more than using SB. If you're casting Incin while MC procs, a stack will be consumed, but the actual cast won't benefit from the cast...

Forum: The Dung Heap 10/19/10, 3:38 AM

Replies: 30,102 Thread of Ultimate Stupidity Views: 1,882,169 Posted By ~Thalia~ DPET is shown for the actual simulation where all... DPET is shown for the actual simulation where all SF are instant casts. SF's DPET would be lower if it wasn't the case.

Forum: Warlocks 10/11/10, 9:51 AM

Replies: 3,035 SimulationCraft for Warlocks (4.0.3a numbers at 80 and 85) Views: 3,750,565 Posted By ~Thalia~ Gains: 36336.0 : initial_mana ... Gains: 36336.0 : initial_mana 26832.6 : life_tap 19523.9 : mana_spring_totem 11498.8 : mp5_regen 10880.7 : replenishment Pet "ebon_imp" Gains: ...

Forum: The Dung Heap 10/05/10, 11:10 AM

Replies: 30,102 Thread of Ultimate Stupidity Views: 1,882,169 Posted By ~Thalia~ You can only reforge rating stats such as haste,... You can only reforge rating stats such as haste, crit, hit. Core stats such as stamina or intellect cannot be reforged.

Forum: Warlocks 09/16/10, 3:18 AM

Replies: 319 Warlock Cataclysm Preview Discussion - READ THE FIRST POST Views: 264,792 Posted By ~Thalia~ Regarding Shadow and Flame, you have to consider... Regarding Shadow and Flame, you have to consider the rDPS lost by the crit debuff not being applied, not only your own dps loss. That is, of course, if noone else is providing the debuff.

Forum: Warlocks 07/01/10, 7:18 PM

Replies: 118 Demonology, releasing the demon in you. Views: 330,402 Posted By ~Thalia~ Using the BiS profile from the 3.3 Compendium,... Using the BiS profile from the 3.3 Compendium, and replacing the 40153 with 40155, here is what I get. http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/6441/suppression.jpg DPS Ranking: 39322 100.0% Raid ...

Forum: Warlocks 06/28/10, 1:40 PM

Replies: 118 Demonology, releasing the demon in you. Views: 330,402 Posted By ~Thalia~ BiS weapon is Arthas' sword : 50732, with Sundial... BiS weapon is Arthas' sword : 50732, with Sundial being the best offhand to go with it. If you don't have access to Heroic Lich King loot, the dagger from Heroic Marrowgar is second best in slot...

Forum: Warlocks 04/02/10, 6:11 PM

Replies: 2,067 Warlock: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 870,018 Posted By ~Thalia~ SF DPET is accounting for decimation, as you... SF DPET is accounting for decimation, as you shouldn't use SF under normal circumstances. Using SF without Decimation means using a 6 sec (~3.5 sec with 900+ haste) cast and consuming a shard....

Forum: The Dung Heap 03/23/10, 10:54 AM

Replies: 30,102 Thread of Ultimate Stupidity Views: 1,882,169 Posted By ~Thalia~ No more reverse scaling with spirit then? No more reverse scaling with spirit then?

Forum: Warlocks 03/23/10, 8:28 AM

Replies: 1,178 Demonology Thread Views: 1,395,269 Posted By ~Thalia~ I ran simulations about talent options in 3.3.3 a... I ran simulations about talent options in 3.3.3 a few pages ago. Check the post here: http://elitistjerks.com/f80/t37474-demonology_thread/p44/#post1568405 So far IDT seems to be the winner of all...

Forum: Warlocks 03/20/10, 5:53 AM

Replies: 1,178 Demonology Thread Views: 1,395,269 Posted By ~Thalia~ 1. Clipping dots is a dps loss. You would gain... 1. Clipping dots is a dps loss. You would gain 20% more damage on your Immolate, but lose nearly a whole Immo, and one\two gcd that would be better spent on a SB or SF cast. 2. Unless glyphed for...

Forum: Warlocks 03/13/10, 9:58 AM

Replies: 1,178 Demonology Thread Views: 1,395,269 Posted By ~Thalia~ The OP hasn't been updated for almost a year now,... The OP hasn't been updated for almost a year now, and is definitely not up to date with recent changes. MC 2/3 was back at the time when shadow damage would proc 10% more fire damage. MC should be...

Forum: Warlocks 03/03/10, 3:39 AM

Replies: 3,035 SimulationCraft for Warlocks (4.0.3a numbers at 80 and 85) Views: 3,750,565 Posted By ~Thalia~ Is there a way to customize the timing of... Is there a way to customize the timing of bloodlust\herosim during a simulation? I've been looking forward to testing different combinations of Meta and BL regarding special fight lengths, but I...

Forum: Warlocks 03/03/10, 3:22 AM

Replies: 2,067 Warlock: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 870,018 Posted By ~Thalia~ 2/3 IDT is enough to warrant ~90% uptime on DP,... 2/3 IDT is enough to warrant ~90% uptime on DP, depending onf fights obviously. Come 3.3.3, the uptime will pretty much be 100% so you can even take your points out of IDT if you want. Still, IDT is...

Forum: Warlocks 02/28/10, 6:09 AM

Replies: 1,178 Demonology Thread Views: 1,395,269 Posted By ~Thalia~ The talent gives you 10% more spell damage, which... The talent gives you 10% more spell damage, which means your spells will deal 10% more damage. It does not however increases your spellpower ammount by 10%. So basically, yes, you still get the...

Forum: Warlocks 02/23/10, 1:01 PM

Replies: 1,178 Demonology Thread Views: 1,395,269 Posted By ~Thalia~ Have you even bothered reading the data I posted... Have you even bothered reading the data I posted like 4 posts ago?

Forum: Warlocks 02/23/10, 10:59 AM

Replies: 1,178 Demonology Thread Views: 1,395,269 Posted By ~Thalia~ Of course it will. The point is to know wether... Of course it will. The point is to know wether the pDPS loss would be offset by the rDPS gain of a more consistant bigger DP. Imho, the gain is not worth the trouble this kind of micromanaging would...

Forum: Warlocks 02/23/10, 4:10 AM

Replies: 1,178 Demonology Thread Views: 1,395,269 Posted By ~Thalia~ I don't know which spec is listed in the OP, but... I don't know which spec is listed in the OP, but I'm pretty sure every demo lock out ther already uses 3/3 Molten Core and 2/3 Imp DT, which is the spec used in the Sims thread actually. MC is just a...

Forum: Warlocks 02/22/10, 12:40 PM

Replies: 1,178 Demonology Thread Views: 1,395,269 Posted By ~Thalia~ Talent options in 3.3.3 Well, it took some time, but here is what I came up with. I've been using four different sets of gear. The first one was using a BiS list i compiled using only normal mode loots. I made up a second...

Forum: Warlocks 02/20/10, 2:18 PM

Replies: 1,178 Demonology Thread Views: 1,395,269 Posted By ~Thalia~ Still not convinced about aftermath, but I guess... Still not convinced about aftermath, but I guess suppression should be tested Vs Imp DT. I will sim it when I get the chance. Having to gear for 11% hit instead of 13% feels interesting.

Forum: Warlocks 02/05/10, 5:29 AM

Replies: 1,178 Demonology Thread Views: 1,395,269 Posted By ~Thalia~ My Sims profile also shows CoA to be a dps loss... My Sims profile also shows CoA to be a dps loss compared to SoulFire. It depends on your gear. This is also why everyone should run the Sims for his own toon, and not only check the rotation and...

Forum: Warlocks 02/01/10, 12:22 PM

Replies: 1,178 Demonology Thread Views: 1,395,269 Posted By ~Thalia~ This is assuming personal dps only. Which is kind... This is assuming personal dps only. Which is kind of defeating the purpose of the Demo spec. There is no breaking point where the pDPS gained from glyph of Meta would offset the rDPS loss of losing...

Forum: The Dung Heap 01/27/10, 11:19 AM

Replies: 30,102 Thread of Ultimate Stupidity Views: 1,882,169 Posted By ~Thalia~ Didn't catch that one, thanks for the... Didn't catch that one, thanks for the clarification.

Forum: Warlocks 01/27/10, 5:01 AM

Replies: 505 Warlock Bugs Views: 257,870 Posted By ~Thalia~ DP increases spell damage, meaning your spells... DP increases spell damage, meaning your spells deal 10% more damage (5% until 3.2.2). It does not however increase your ammount of spell power by 10% (or 5%). The raidbuff is stil calculated the same...

Forum: Warlocks 01/24/10, 10:59 AM

Replies: 1,178 Demonology Thread Views: 1,395,269 Posted By ~Thalia~ Demonology is about maximizing raid dps, wich... Demonology is about maximizing raid dps, wich does not mean maximizing Demonic Pact at all costs. This is why you're using Chaotic skyflare as your metagem for instance, even if a +sp metagem would...

Forum: Warlocks 01/19/10, 7:34 AM

Replies: 1,178 Demonology Thread Views: 1,395,269 Posted By ~Thalia~ Just looking at the values from the Sims thread... Just looking at the values from the Sims thread : Actions: corruption Count= 22.4|13.56sec DPE= 10181| 8% DPET= 8601 DPR= 18.9 pDPS= 763 Miss=0.00% TickCount=131 MissTick=0.0% ...

Forum: Warlocks 01/09/10, 8:41 AM

Replies: 175 3.3 Compendium Views: 589,183 Posted By ~Thalia~ Yep double checked it later. Edited my first... Yep double checked it later. Edited my first post. I probably would change for the haste legs too.

Forum: Warlocks 01/09/10, 8:01 AM

Replies: 175 3.3 Compendium Views: 589,183 Posted By ~Thalia~ Your BiS profile for 0/56/15 shows 11% hit... Your BiS profile for 0/56/15 shows 11% hit rating, when this spec is hitcapped at 13% for Alliance or 14% for Horde. Didn't check the other profiles. And the change to Decimate and MC changed Demo...

Forum: Warlocks 12/22/09, 4:18 AM

Replies: 1,178 Demonology Thread Views: 1,395,269 Posted By ~Thalia~ Use spellstone over firestone, Demonology scales... Use spellstone over firestone, Demonology scales much better with haste than crit. There is no "optimal" crit rating, 32% unbuffed is pretty decent. You'll gear for haste over crit anyway. Check the...

Forum: The Dung Heap 12/20/09, 6:25 AM

Replies: 30,102 Thread of Ultimate Stupidity Views: 1,882,169 Posted By ~Thalia~ It has been pointed out several times in this... It has been pointed out several times in this very thread. Just be careful not to cast SF if its cast time is superior than time remaining on your decimation buff, if you can't afford the shard...

Forum: Warlocks 12/18/09, 3:22 AM

Replies: 1,178 Demonology Thread Views: 1,395,269 Posted By ~Thalia~ Regarding priority lists, I've double checked the... Regarding priority lists, I've double checked the sims and CoA turns out to have an inferior DPET than SF. It means that below 35%, if your target will die within 1 min, there's no need to cast CoA....

Forum: Warlocks 12/17/09, 8:38 AM

Replies: 1,178 Demonology Thread Views: 1,395,269 Posted By ~Thalia~ Well, the issue was adressed two pages ago : Post... Well, the issue was adressed two pages ago : Post #915 (http://http://elitistjerks.com/f80/t37474-demonology_thread/p37/#post1483618) 2pT10 is worth ~169 dps 4pT10 is worth ~466 dps Definitely worth...

Forum: Warlocks 12/17/09, 3:15 AM

Replies: 1,178 Demonology Thread Views: 1,395,269 Posted By ~Thalia~ The felguard scales much better with... The felguard scales much better with raidbuffs. On a sidenote, having a dedicated spec only for half an encounter once in a while doesn't seem worth it. Which fights are you taliking about where...

Forum: Warlocks 12/14/09, 4:47 PM

Replies: 1,178 Demonology Thread Views: 1,395,269 Posted By ~Thalia~ I'm not having this problem neither. I was just... I'm not having this problem neither. I was just referring to the above post which mentioned it.

Forum: Warlocks 12/14/09, 1:34 PM

Replies: 1,178 Demonology Thread Views: 1,395,269 Posted By ~Thalia~ Demonic pact buffs overwrites themselves when the... Demonic pact buffs overwrites themselves when the spell power value is higher. It is not something that you should try to prevent ^^ The problem the single spirit buff solves is demonic pact not...

Forum: Warlocks 12/14/09, 10:06 AM

Replies: 1,178 Demonology Thread Views: 1,395,269 Posted By ~Thalia~ a) hellfire is only useful if you try to commit... a) hellfire is only useful if you try to commit suicide in order to avoid repair bills. If you want to do any decent AoE damage, use rain of fire or seed of corruption b) Shadow cleave is not worth...

Forum: Warlocks 12/14/09, 4:51 AM

Replies: 1,178 Demonology Thread Views: 1,395,269 Posted By ~Thalia~ I agree with you on most of this, but : -... I agree with you on most of this, but : - Demonology dps is still lagging a few hundred dps behind Aff and Destro. Therefore, I believe we are more inclined to take the debuffer role. - As it's been...

Forum: Warlocks 12/11/09, 3:45 AM

Replies: 1,178 Demonology Thread Views: 1,395,269 Posted By ~Thalia~ Not that i support the idea (already posted some... Not that i support the idea (already posted some math here : Demonology thread (http://http://elitistjerks.com/f80/t37474-demonology_thread/p37/#post1477033)), but not taking ISB does not necessarily...

Forum: Warlocks 12/09/09, 4:17 AM

Replies: 1,178 Demonology Thread Views: 1,395,269 Posted By ~Thalia~ CoD is better, more damage and 2 saved... CoD is better, more damage and 2 saved gcd. This makes little sense. CoD and CoA damage is not similar. CoD does about the same damage that two and a half CoA (60 sec vs 24 sec duration). Meaning...

Forum: Warlocks 12/08/09, 11:00 AM

Replies: 1,178 Demonology Thread Views: 1,395,269 Posted By ~Thalia~ This is wrong. 1. CoD and CoA both have a higher... This is wrong. 1. CoD and CoA both have a higher DPCT than Corruption, moreso than Incinerate or Soulfire. MC procs don't make up for the difference. 2. Immolation aura has the highest DPCT of ALL...

Forum: Warlocks 12/08/09, 10:14 AM

Replies: 1,178 Demonology Thread Views: 1,395,269 Posted By ~Thalia~ It is correct, except that under 35% you won't... It is correct, except that under 35% you won't cast incinerate even if MC is up. And yes, as the range requirement was only due to the 1:1 weaving, you can stay in melee range. Or preferably, demon...

Forum: Warlocks 12/08/09, 9:34 AM

Replies: 2,067 Warlock: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 870,018 Posted By ~Thalia~ Immolate and CoD still have a higher DPCT than SB... Immolate and CoD still have a higher DPCT than SB or SF, and since you're going to keep Corruption up for MC procs, you're bound to cast all your dots under 35% if they're to run their full...

Forum: Warlocks 12/08/09, 4:38 AM

Replies: 1,633 Dots and you: The Affliction Warlock Thread Views: 3,266,195 Posted By ~Thalia~ Haunt, Life tap, Quick decay Haunt, Life tap, Quick decay

Forum: Warlocks 12/08/09, 3:15 AM

Replies: 3,035 SimulationCraft for Warlocks (4.0.3a numbers at 80 and 85) Views: 3,750,565 Posted By ~Thalia~ The issues have been discussed in the demonology... The issues have been discussed in the demonology thread. Glyph of quick decay turns out to be slightly superior than glyph of meta, glyph of felguard and glyph of life tap are not to be...

Forum: Warlocks 12/04/09, 3:23 AM

Replies: 2,067 Warlock: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 870,018 Posted By ~Thalia~ Or you could buy a 32-slot shard bag and equip... Or you could buy a 32-slot shard bag and equip it, since the number won't go higher anyway.

Forum: Warlocks 12/02/09, 8:51 AM

Replies: 3,035 SimulationCraft for Warlocks (4.0.3a numbers at 80 and 85) Views: 3,750,565 Posted By ~Thalia~ The felguard is mostly fire and forget too on... The felguard is mostly fire and forget too on everything but a few fights. The only ones that come to mind where keeping it alive is\was *difficult* are : Sartharion 3D, Yogg-saron P2 (just put him...

Forum: Warlocks 12/02/09, 8:29 AM

Replies: 1,178 Demonology Thread Views: 1,395,269 Posted By ~Thalia~ Actually, Aftermath only increases Immo periodic... Actually, Aftermath only increases Immo periodic damage (conflag-enhancing talent), so you're looking for a 4% increase (3,8%), not 6%. That said, the difference between the two builds would be about...

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