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Forum: Mages 11/30/10, 10:49 AM
Replies: 710
Views: 721,157
Posted By Dorrinal
You may still be able to hit a Fire Blast after a...

You may still be able to hit a Fire Blast after a Fireball crit through the magic of flight time. However it won't work with Scorch, and I don't think it's obvious that it's a dps upgrade over...
Forum: Mages 11/04/10, 11:05 AM
Replies: 373
Views: 383,470
Posted By Dorrinal
This could turn Icy Veins into something we...

This could turn Icy Veins into something we mindlessly macro to Deep Freeze instead of something we try to line up with other procs, cooldowns, burn phases, etc. More subtly, it may bring Netherwind...
Forum: Mages 10/29/10, 3:18 PM
Replies: 373
Views: 383,470
Posted By Dorrinal
I'm assuming you meant to quote my suggestion...

I'm assuming you meant to quote my suggestion instead. Anyway, I have experienced what you described -- occasionally I will glance at my buff bar for the little '2'. Since holding FoF for a BF...
Forum: Mages 10/29/10, 1:05 PM
Replies: 373
Views: 383,470
Posted By Dorrinal
About Brain Freeze: it's good to know that...

About Brain Freeze: it's good to know that holding it for a FoF proc is a dps increase. But I think we can make that an edge case by altering our play. Don't forget that Fingers of Frost builds 2...
Forum: Mages 10/06/10, 7:10 PM
Replies: 710
Views: 721,157
Posted By Dorrinal
This is a fun debate. Look at it from the other...

This is a fun debate. Look at it from the other point of view: Impact has close to zero value outside cleave-style fights. Blast Wave and Improved Flamestrike have close to zero value outside of...
Forum: Mages 09/13/10, 4:44 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 217,207
Posted By Dorrinal
I think there is a bit of confusion or...

I think there is a bit of confusion or misunderstanding of what Kalgan quoted. Evocation is our active mana regen mechanic, for better or worse. Maintaining an average mana level over the course of...
Forum: Mages 09/01/10, 12:26 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 217,207
Posted By Dorrinal
Mana gems don't offer anything interesting to...

Mana gems don't offer anything interesting to mana management; we already plan to mash them on cooldown. The only way a glyph would be interesting is if, based on our mastery rating, it were...
Forum: Mages 07/01/10, 12:20 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 226,581
Posted By Dorrinal
What's not made clear by those tooltips: does...

What's not made clear by those tooltips: does Missile Barrage also enable Arcane Missiles? Or does the Arcane Mage continue to fish for it to light up?

Relevant text from MMO-Champion:


Edit: If...
Forum: Hunters 04/09/10, 1:35 PM
Replies: 1,262
Views: 465,839
Posted By Dorrinal
I don't see how it's any more awkward than a...

I don't see how it's any more awkward than a rogue keeping 25 energy around to Kick a spell. Though I'd agree with Midnight's sentiment that the urge to maximize dps would keep one from having...
Forum: Mages 02/19/10, 5:51 PM
Replies: 1,054
Views: 908,568
Posted By Dorrinal
Lhivera's done some math in the past to indicate...

Lhivera's done some math in the past to indicate that FFB on Brain Freeze is an improvement, but it is not "HUGE" more like 1-2%. Best example I can find is here (and you can be sure he'll be...
Forum: Mages 10/29/09, 3:22 PM
Replies: 1,054
Views: 908,568
Posted By Dorrinal
Hey guys, keep up with patch notes: the Frozen...

Hey guys, keep up with patch notes: the Frozen Core change was reverted last week and likely won't make it into the patch. Lhivera and Vontre have been doing a lot of math on the changes which you...
Forum: Mages 10/01/09, 5:37 PM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,451,516
Posted By Dorrinal
I'd hardly call Magic Attunement utility. ...

I'd hardly call Magic Attunement utility. Student of the Mind is a trap for Mages who don't see the inherent value of range-increasing talents.
Forum: Mages 09/24/09, 4:15 PM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,451,516
Posted By Dorrinal
Splitting hairs here but Rawr told me to ignore...

Splitting hairs here but Rawr told me to ignore 4T8 and restack to 3 before 3.2.2. Regardless I'm glad that now 4T8 is worth something to Arcane.
Forum: Mages 09/22/09, 12:01 PM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,451,516
Posted By Dorrinal
Far be it from me to call you a liar, but I...

Far be it from me to call you a liar, but I suppose I have an advantage in finding something I've posted about before. (http://elitistjerks.com/f75/t42876-arcane_thread/p81/#post1216678) Perhaps if...
Forum: Mages 09/17/09, 5:10 PM
Replies: 2,838
Views: 1,235,272
Posted By Dorrinal
Proper spellcasting is to take advantage of...

Proper spellcasting is to take advantage of spell-queuing by spamming the key before the previous cast finishes. Spam your /stopcasting macro early and you will cut off your Fireball cast. Hit your...
Forum: Mages 08/17/09, 12:33 PM
Replies: 1,054
Views: 908,568
Posted By Dorrinal
To handle that situation I suggest adding "nomod"...

To handle that situation I suggest adding "nomod" to the macro as follows:

#showtooltip
/cast [target=mouseover,harm,nodead,exists,nomod] Living bomb; Living Bomb

So when you find yourself in a...
Forum: Mages 07/08/09, 12:15 PM
Replies: 2,838
Views: 1,235,272
Posted By Dorrinal
Glyphs are pretty cheap, but as a practical...

Glyphs are pretty cheap, but as a practical concern I recommend you keep the Molten Armor glyph. You can respec between Fire and FFB specs without needing to fumble with glyphs every time. That way...
Forum: Mages 06/19/09, 8:13 PM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,451,516
Posted By Dorrinal
Straw man. A discussion of which class/spec...

Straw man. A discussion of which class/spec benefits most from Focus Magic is meaningless unless you consider all other things, including player skill, equal.
Forum: Shamans 06/11/09, 12:02 PM
Replies: 1,605
Views: 1,003,711
Posted By Dorrinal
In this same vein I use ForteXorcist to track my...

In this same vein I use ForteXorcist to track my Living Bomb and Improved Scorch debuffs. I am sure it will be an adequate add-on for watching Flame Shock and Riptide durations.
Forum: Mages 06/02/09, 8:36 PM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,451,516
Posted By Dorrinal
I've been using Rawr to model Incanter's...

I've been using Rawr to model Incanter's Absorption. Is there a flaw in the calculations I am unaware of? For my character in ye olde 5-minute fight, 400 Fire dps and 200 Absorption per second...
Forum: Mages 05/28/09, 11:56 AM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,451,516
Posted By Dorrinal
Rawr tells me that it's only worth breaking for...

Rawr tells me that it's only worth breaking for 4pc T8. YMMV, especially as a Horde character, but I have prioritized the other gear slots with my dkp. I can milk the sweet teat of 2pc T7 for a...
Forum: Mages 05/14/09, 12:57 PM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,451,516
Posted By Dorrinal
Hasted Evocation is a great use of that last...

Hasted Evocation is a great use of that last second of Icy Veins but a few pages back people discovered that Evocation is not "protected" once IV wears off. That may be a recent change so it's worth...
Forum: Mages 05/13/09, 1:20 PM
Replies: 2,838
Views: 1,235,272
Posted By Dorrinal
1) Correct. 2) Correct, just for the Water...

1) Correct.

2) Correct, just for the Water Elemental uptime. In fact this is the best fight for going more than 1/3 Enduring Winter because the Replenishment is irrelevant.

3) I think in a fight...
Forum: Mages 05/01/09, 4:18 PM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,451,516
Posted By Dorrinal
For what it's worth The Lifebinder rates very...

For what it's worth The Lifebinder rates very highly for Arcane and may be an acceptable substitute while your guild fights over Staff of Endless Winter. My results from Rawr keep me over the hit...
Forum: Mages 05/01/09, 3:46 PM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,451,516
Posted By Dorrinal
No, the best choice is to run the Rawr optimizer....

No, the best choice is to run the Rawr optimizer. For example, my results: T7 Head and Legs, T8 Shoulder and Hands, Robes of the Umbral Brute. Even with it supposedly overvaluing the 4pc T8!
Forum: Shamans 04/29/09, 11:39 AM
Replies: 1,186
Views: 487,749
Posted By Dorrinal
Since all weapons do the same Flametongue damage,...

Since all weapons do the same Flametongue damage, slower weapons provide superior dps overall because of larger Stormstrike and Lava Lash hits. I don't think it is much more complicated than that.
Forum: Mages 04/28/09, 1:38 PM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,451,516
Posted By Dorrinal
Korey, thank you for your breakdown of Arcane...

Korey, thank you for your breakdown of Arcane Missiles pushback. I've put that data into a table which I find much easier to read. It simply shows how many missiles to expect with a particular...
Forum: Shamans 04/24/09, 5:03 PM
Replies: 1,170
Views: 479,603
Posted By Dorrinal
On that note, how up-to-date is the Elemental...

On that note, how up-to-date is the Elemental model for Rawr? No developer is listed on the home page and Astrylian's signature still advertises for Elemental Shaman. It could be a great tool for...
Forum: Mages 04/14/09, 12:50 PM
Replies: 967
Views: 403,096
Posted By Dorrinal
I am thinking of making my second spec Frost for...

I am thinking of making my second spec Frost for trash and small groups as well. However, I was given the impression that trash in Ulduar required careful pulling and CC, which makes a Blizzard spec...
Forum: Shamans 04/14/09, 12:28 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 126,504
Posted By Dorrinal
I have questions for the players who keep grid in...

I have questions for the players who keep grid in a central location like Sixthy. As a Mage it is beneficial to see curses on the raid pets. When healing on my Shaman, admittedly a rare occurrence,...
Forum: Mages 03/27/09, 6:00 PM
Replies: 967
Views: 403,096
Posted By Dorrinal
Glyph of Frostbolt removes the chill because of...

Glyph of Frostbolt removes the chill because of PVP balance. It is a good implementation even if they "give back" the 5% coefficient on top of it. That goes for everyone else who complains about...
Forum: Mages 03/17/09, 3:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 20,283
Posted By Dorrinal
Please update my time to be 9pm Eastern.

Please update my time to be 9pm Eastern.
Forum: Mages 03/12/09, 4:28 PM
Replies: 1,700
Views: 541,010
Posted By Dorrinal
As much as I hate to admit it, his first comment...

As much as I hate to admit it, his first comment can easily be interpreted as supporting a Spirit-to-Spellpower or similar conversion.
Forum: Mages 03/11/09, 1:01 PM
Replies: 967
Views: 403,096
Posted By Dorrinal
I think he's being clever. Right now on live, if...

I think he's being clever. Right now on live, if your proc Fingers of Frost, and cast Frostbolt on the second charge, and it procs FoF, the new FoF is consumed. In other words, "munched." Huh,...
Forum: Mages 03/09/09, 6:53 PM
Replies: 967
Views: 403,096
Posted By Dorrinal
The notion that the ultimate talent in a tree...

The notion that the ultimate talent in a tree rife with "control-freak" abilities should not be a control spell is mind-boggling. My brother, this is what the Frost tree is about. In addition I...
Forum: Shamans 03/06/09, 1:57 PM
Replies: 425
Views: 527,644
Posted By Dorrinal
Good compromise. Coming from the Mage model to...

Good compromise. Coming from the Mage model to look at upgrades for my Shaman, I would expect DPS values instead of AEP values. I imagine it's the same for most Rawr users.
Forum: Mages 03/03/09, 11:50 AM
Replies: 2,838
Views: 1,235,272
Posted By Dorrinal
You'd make your drake tank and whelp tank much...

You'd make your drake tank and whelp tank much happier if you don't use your cooldowns on Tenebron so your threat's under control. Save your Mirror Image for AoE so the whelps and blazes stay in one...
Forum: Mages 03/02/09, 1:49 PM
Replies: 2,838
Views: 1,235,272
Posted By Dorrinal
Scorch! Of course! How did I miss that? Using...

Scorch! Of course! How did I miss that?

Using Rawr, I can swap in the 53/18/0 spec and check "Maintain Scorch" and my damage comes out to the same as FFB's spec. Admittedly I haven't modeled the...
Forum: Mages 03/02/09, 1:30 PM
Replies: 1,700
Views: 541,010
Posted By Dorrinal
Hm, I've reread your assertion here and I believe...

Hm, I've reread your assertion here and I believe I get the point. With the usual caveat that "boy it sucks to miss that Scorch" I'd say you have a point.

Speaking of Scorch...

Considering the ISB...
Forum: Mages 03/02/09, 1:23 PM
Replies: 2,838
Views: 1,235,272
Posted By Dorrinal
I've got a question for the people recommending...

I've got a question for the people recommending FFB for Normal Sarth3D.

I've only done the 25-man so far and Arcane is working the best for me. My damage on Tenebron is sufficient, and I can blow...
Forum: Mages 03/02/09, 1:17 PM
Replies: 1,700
Views: 541,010
Posted By Dorrinal
On the other hand, maintaining a hit cap can...

On the other hand, maintaining a hit cap can either be an exercise in balancing one's gear, or a quick shift of a few talent points to accommodate a better piece. Once again a Fireball spec loses...
Forum: Mages 03/02/09, 12:59 PM
Replies: 1,700
Views: 541,010
Posted By Dorrinal
Lhivera I tried to make the same argument in a...

Lhivera I tried to make the same argument in a debate between Elemental Precision and Ice Floes in an optimal Frost build, but I think the flip side is fairly obvious. Having more hit talents...
Forum: Mages 02/17/09, 6:03 PM
Replies: 2,838
Views: 1,235,272
Posted By Dorrinal
Use Rawr to clarify it for yourself. You should...

Use Rawr to clarify it for yourself. You should realize that "X dps upgrade" is meaningless without appropriate context: existing gear, talents, group composition, and fight parameters.
Forum: Public Discussion 02/12/09, 5:25 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 37,104
Posted By Dorrinal
I'd agree but no one needs to spec for a specific...

I'd agree but no one needs to spec for a specific role while doing leveling instances. They are easy enough with the right classes -- as anecdotal evidence I've healed enough instances 50-60 on a...
Forum: Shamans 02/12/09, 1:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,575
Posted By Dorrinal
Good question. The talents double-dip because...

Good question. The talents double-dip because the 10% bonus from Purification is accounted for in the initial spell: (Healing Wave + 10%) * 30%. So when the Glyph or AA bonus gets +10%, that bonus...
Forum: Mages 02/12/09, 1:14 PM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,451,516
Posted By Dorrinal
On the subject of gearing, I noticed when I was...

On the subject of gearing, I noticed when I was gearing for Frost that the competition for these drops can be attributed to the fact that crit is not very valuable to either spec. There are many...
Forum: Mages 02/11/09, 5:36 PM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,451,516
Posted By Dorrinal
jdpowers19: So you're clearly losing some dps...

jdpowers19: So you're clearly losing some dps (Arcane Barrage and Incineration). That's probably a great spec for someone with mana troubles or who finds Blizzard spam on trash particularly...
Forum: Mages 02/11/09, 5:15 PM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,451,516
Posted By Dorrinal
Low-yield talents to drop: Arcane Stability,...

Low-yield talents to drop: Arcane Stability, Magic Attunement, Arcane Meditation, Arcane Mind, Mind Mastery, Incineration. Note that two of these talents already affect mana efficiency (Meditation...
Forum: Mages 02/09/09, 6:35 PM
Replies: 2,838
Views: 1,235,272
Posted By Dorrinal
False!

False!
Forum: Mages 02/07/09, 6:09 PM
Replies: 2,838
Views: 1,235,272
Posted By Dorrinal
Heh, two people in a row with the same question. ...

Heh, two people in a row with the same question. This is not a "teach me how to play" thread.

You are the only mage in your raid. Do you really have to ask if you should bring Improved Scorch or...
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