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Forum: Shamans 12/04/07, 1:16 PM
Replies: 2,219
Views: 809,182
Posted By Jini
You have to keep in mind that when you break up...

You have to keep in mind that when you break up the Netherpiece set that you lose the 23 extra spell damage. The DEP effect of the set bonus is not accounted for in any of the individual pages. You...
Forum: Class Mechanics 10/29/07, 3:20 PM
Replies: 911
Views: 330,629
Posted By Jini
The wording on the tooltip...

The wording on the tooltip (http://elitistjerks.com/529056-post422.html) for the TLC indicates that it may not be 'working as intended' (tm).



That indicates to me that there will be a 2.5s...
Forum: Shamans 10/16/07, 2:24 PM
Replies: 2,219
Views: 809,182
Posted By Jini
According to Thottbot World of Warcraft:...

According to Thottbot World of Warcraft: Lightning Overload (http://thottbot.com/test/s39805) it is a one second 'cooldown'.

This debuff would also reduce the damage of any other lightning bolt that...
Forum: Druids 10/13/07, 2:10 AM
Replies: 5,072
Views: 1,928,667
Posted By Jini
I was under the impression the arena ratings...

I was under the impression the arena ratings system was set up to limit the number of people able to attain ratings such as 1850 or more. So, by design, many people will not be able to get the s3...
Forum: Shamans 10/12/07, 12:24 PM
Replies: 2,219
Views: 809,182
Posted By Jini
75 off Chain Lightning. I'm still...

75 off Chain Lightning.

I'm still underwhelmed, I don't understand how this equates to equal mana usage over the same amount of time.
Forum: Shamans 10/11/07, 10:22 PM
Replies: 2,219
Views: 809,182
Posted By Jini
The table is incorrect for talented 2.3 spells. ...

The table is incorrect for talented 2.3 spells. Talented cast time is still 2s.
Forum: Class Mechanics 10/10/07, 9:31 AM
Replies: 911
Views: 330,629
Posted By Jini
There are some details we will not know about...

There are some details we will not know about Lightning Overload (LO) until the release of 2.3 to the PTR.

Current speculation has two (or three) different models for LO:
One where each LO proc...
Forum: Class Mechanics 10/09/07, 2:21 PM
Replies: 1,177
Views: 367,080
Posted By Jini
I'll attempt to answer the first set of bulleted...

I'll attempt to answer the first set of bulleted questions as best I can.

1) This was answered previously in this thread. Follow your cycle. The small increase to raid DPS is approximately equal...
Forum: Class Mechanics 10/08/07, 1:29 PM
Replies: 405
Views: 100,155
Posted By Jini
For the gear my druid has, 5/5 tier 4 plus kara...

For the gear my druid has, 5/5 tier 4 plus kara stuff, I'm looking at a nearly 6% dps increase without any change calculated in for the Stranglestaff.





8 str = 2*8*1.03*1.1 = 18.1 AP

Strength...
Forum: Class Mechanics 10/05/07, 5:41 PM
Replies: 911
Views: 330,629
Posted By Jini
The problem with that approach is that they...

The problem with that approach is that they should then modify LO to also proc LO, whereas now LO is procced off of lightning bolt or chain lightning.

I'm not sure I trust them to keep all that...
Forum: Class Mechanics 10/04/07, 4:17 PM
Replies: 911
Views: 330,629
Posted By Jini
I guess the issue is that some of us prefer that...

I guess the issue is that some of us prefer that there not be one item that is critical to our success in our chosen spec. Especially one that has a random component to our chance of acquisition. ...
Forum: Class Mechanics 10/02/07, 8:36 AM
Replies: 911
Views: 330,629
Posted By Jini
The value for mp5 completely changed between this...

The value for mp5 completely changed between this version and the previous one as well.

Right now, in early kara gear where I'm having mana problems the spreadsheet is showing +damage well ahead...
Forum: Class Mechanics 10/01/07, 6:39 PM
Replies: 911
Views: 330,629
Posted By Jini
Mp5 is worth a great deal less now. It seems...

Mp5 is worth a great deal less now. It seems that a value for crit is being subtracted from the value for Mp5. Why is that?
Forum: Class Mechanics 09/30/07, 12:55 PM
Replies: 911
Views: 330,629
Posted By Jini
For the majority of spells, take the untalented...

For the majority of spells, take the untalented cast time and divide by 3.5 to get the coefficient.
Forum: Class Mechanics 09/28/07, 7:50 PM
Replies: 911
Views: 330,629
Posted By Jini
Honestly, if Blizzard wants to tweak the 2.3...

Honestly, if Blizzard wants to tweak the 2.3 change a bit, the finest control they have is to adjust the % damage an LO bolt does. A 60% damage bolt in place of a 50% damage bolt might be enough to...
Forum: Class Mechanics 09/28/07, 4:02 PM
Replies: 911
Views: 330,629
Posted By Jini
See...

See http://elitistjerks.com/f31/t13066-shaman_elemental_shaman_dps_spreadsheet/p15/#post490233 to see how to calculate LO damage given that it has a chance to proc itself.
Forum: Class Mechanics 09/28/07, 3:30 PM
Replies: 911
Views: 330,629
Posted By Jini
He is taking mana usage into account. The way...

He is taking mana usage into account. The way the spreadsheet is setup assumes a 700 DPS Spriest, using Super Mana pots every cooldown, JoW and BoW. You can exchange 300 more SPriest DPS for JoW. ...
Forum: Class Mechanics 09/28/07, 1:33 PM
Replies: 911
Views: 330,629
Posted By Jini
The 2.3 changes as currently understood force...

The 2.3 changes as currently understood force Elemental Shaman to get 5/5 LO in order to approach the damage numbers they enjoy now. As a result Mental Quickness is out of range, not to mention that...
Forum: Class Mechanics 09/27/07, 1:31 PM
Replies: 911
Views: 330,629
Posted By Jini
So in theory we're looking at: Chain Lightning: ...

So in theory we're looking at:
Chain Lightning: 835/2.5*2 = 668 mana
Lightning: 330/3*2.5 = 275 mana.
Forum: Class Mechanics 09/27/07, 12:35 PM
Replies: 911
Views: 330,629
Posted By Jini
You are not using the updated LB/CL mana costs,...

You are not using the updated LB/CL mana costs, not that I know what they are. Eyonix claimed that they will be reduced.
Forum: Class Mechanics 09/27/07, 9:02 AM
Replies: 911
Views: 330,629
Posted By Jini
I think what we're all missing is that LO can...

I think what we're all missing is that LO can proc LO.

The chance to get a 2nd bolt is now .2*.2 = 4%.
The chance to get a 3rd bolt will be .04*.2 = .8%.
The chance to get a 4th bolt will be...
Forum: Class Mechanics 08/27/07, 5:19 PM
Replies: 911
Views: 330,629
Posted By Jini
I don't see a way to enter an Idol in the...

I don't see a way to enter an Idol in the shamstats spreadsheet. Is this going to be a feature that is planned to be added.
Forum: Class Mechanics 08/16/07, 6:30 PM
Replies: 1,408
Views: 256,079
Posted By Jini
I guess we are all assuming that they have two...

I guess we are all assuming that they have two sets of gear, one for tanking and one for DPS. I know my Druid does. We are evaluating their tanking gear.

Are you interested in a feral DPS gear...
Forum: Class Mechanics 08/15/07, 11:35 AM
Replies: 911
Views: 330,629
Posted By Jini
The problem appears to be the range given in the...

The problem appears to be the range given in the VLOOKUP function for all the rows on the first page from the weapon row on down.

All the rows prior have the range from 1:100.

All the rows from...
Forum: Class Mechanics 08/04/07, 11:32 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,628
Posted By Jini
The static threat from Lacerate would get you...

The static threat from Lacerate would get you 400+ threat each time you use the ability to refresh the stack.
Forum: Class Mechanics 08/01/07, 1:41 PM
Replies: 1,408
Views: 256,079
Posted By Jini
Violet Eye ring and Magtheridon ring are both...

Violet Eye ring and Magtheridon ring are both better than the heroic badge ring.

I've had people argue that the flight form idol should be used over the heroic badge idol.
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/30/07, 10:40 AM
Replies: 833
Views: 142,387
Posted By Jini
First off, I would fix the typos. Second, Higher...

First off, I would fix the typos.

Second, Higher armor = less damage taken when struck by a melee class (period) It doesn't matter what level the thing hitting you is, you will have more mitigation...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/26/07, 3:48 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 642,154
Posted By Jini
It looks like Cumulus is your OT. He had 112...

It looks like Cumulus is your OT. He had 112 melee attacks and 23 Mauls. Over the course of a 7+ minute fight he landed 22 Mangles.

Your OT is going to set your threat ceiling through this...
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/25/07, 2:57 PM
Replies: 1,408
Views: 256,079
Posted By Jini
I recently got my 5th piece of tier 4 gear and am...

I recently got my 5th piece of tier 4 gear and am wondering how to optimize my performance. I've looked used Hugehoss' spreadsheet and it points me down the avoidance path. My problem is that as I...
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/23/07, 1:03 PM
Replies: 833
Views: 142,387
Posted By Jini
I didn't intend to touch a nerve with my comment....

I didn't intend to touch a nerve with my comment. I've tanked the fight a couple, few times. The last time I tanked it we didn't have a tree healing me and the spikes were, literally, killer. ...
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/23/07, 10:11 AM
Replies: 833
Views: 142,387
Posted By Jini
I'll pile on the Morogrim thread to say that we...

I'll pile on the Morogrim thread to say that we have found feral Druid tanking to be successful. However, it does seem to require a solid healing core.
Forum: Public Discussion 07/20/07, 6:25 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 642,154
Posted By Jini
Nyctermon needs to use Shred. He used all...

Nyctermon needs to use Shred. He used all Mangles. He last logged out in what appears to be tanking gear, I'm assuming he has a separate DPS set that he used for this fight.

Nyctermon also used...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/16/07, 6:20 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 66,386
Posted By Jini
I wonder what the factor of raiding alliances is...

I wonder what the factor of raiding alliances is here. It could be that people from those 1000 guilds had killed Maulgar prior to the 4th, just not gotten loot for one of their members.

It would...
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/12/07, 6:25 PM
Replies: 1,177
Views: 367,080
Posted By Jini
Just from a few minutes playing with WoWhead and...

Just from a few minutes playing with WoWhead and my spreadsheet I came up with:
Razor-scale Battlecloak
Nether Shadow Tunic
Edgewalker Longboots
Band of Eternity - Don't know how to link the right...
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/10/07, 2:43 AM
Replies: 1,408
Views: 256,079
Posted By Jini
Suppose there was an Idol that caused the...

Suppose there was an Idol that caused the Lacerate DoT to do five times the threat it does now.
Forum: Class Mechanics 06/28/07, 7:53 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 87,993
Posted By Jini
My conclusion from testing fade is that it...

My conclusion from testing fade is that it provides a buff that provides negative threat. As such, you never have negative threat, but you plus the buff can have negative threat.

The aggro system...
Forum: Class Mechanics 06/27/07, 12:45 PM
Replies: 833
Views: 142,387
Posted By Jini
Nevermind, I was an idiot

Nevermind, I was an idiot
Forum: Class Mechanics 06/22/07, 2:23 PM
Replies: 1,408
Views: 256,079
Posted By Jini
The very first thing I would do if I were you is...

The very first thing I would do if I were you is to run out and get Veteran's Dragonhide Bracers (http://www.wowhead.com/?item=32810). They will make you crit immune.


If you are looking for more...
Forum: Class Mechanics 06/08/07, 3:58 PM
Replies: 1,408
Views: 256,079
Posted By Jini
I'm pretty sure that Hunters now get 1RAP per Agi.

I'm pretty sure that Hunters now get 1RAP per Agi.
Forum: Class Mechanics 06/06/07, 12:37 AM
Replies: 1,408
Views: 256,079
Posted By Jini
I believe Hugehoss has taken to using Elixir of...

I believe Hugehoss has taken to using Elixir of Ironskin (http://www.wowhead.com/?item=32068). 30 resilience rating in a bottle.

I'm considering the same thing for tanking channelers at...
Forum: Class Mechanics 05/23/07, 2:47 PM
Replies: 833
Views: 142,387
Posted By Jini
I'm a fan of Royal Nightseyes (9heal, 2Mp5) for...

I'm a fan of Royal Nightseyes (9heal, 2Mp5) for Blue and Red Sockets. Dazzling Talasite (4Int, 2Mp5) would be my choice if I wanted a yellow. Teardrop Living Rubies (18 heal) are a decent...
Forum: Class Mechanics 05/14/07, 3:27 PM
Replies: 1,408
Views: 256,079
Posted By Jini
My, theoretical, approach is to socket it with...

My, theoretical, approach is to socket it with powerful earthstorm, then swapping in the DPS gem when I move on to the next better hat.

In other words, use the meta socket for whichever role you...
Forum: Class Mechanics 05/14/07, 10:12 AM
Replies: 1,408
Views: 256,079
Posted By Jini
I believe Boevis' answer was one big yes. The...

I believe Boevis' answer was one big yes.

The Maggy head ring is slightly behind the exalted Violet Signet.
Forum: Class Mechanics 05/03/07, 5:02 PM
Replies: 1,408
Views: 256,079
Posted By Jini
Especially given the last bear form change from...

Especially given the last bear form change from +% health to +% stamina I prefer +6 stats over +150 health.
Forum: Class Mechanics 04/24/07, 5:44 PM
Replies: 1,177
Views: 367,080
Posted By Jini
5 weapon damage is worth slightly less than the...

5 weapon damage is worth slightly less than the apparent 14*5=70 AP due to the fact that the extra damage from AP works into the scaling in Rip/FP while the +5 weapon damage does not.

I value...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/24/07, 1:49 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,390
Posted By Jini
I keep seeing tanking type classes listed as...

I keep seeing tanking type classes listed as being the soak on Curator. My group uses a shadow priest to do this job. This way Misery and the various shadow debuff(s) are up when its time to DPS...
Forum: Class Mechanics 04/23/07, 10:37 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,929
Posted By Jini
The threat numbers I am using now with my...

The threat numbers I am using now with my particular gear are:
Maul: 1,000
Mangle: 1,500
Swipe: 250 per target
Lacerate: 430 for initial application, 20 for each element of the stacked lacerate (if...
Forum: Class Mechanics 03/20/07, 4:35 PM
Replies: 833
Views: 142,387
Posted By Jini
I did my own max avoidance setup:...

I did my own max avoidance setup: http://ctprofiles.net/5221551. It has a few different items for some variety and to provoke thought.

Unlisted are 9 Delicate Living Rubies and 2 Shifting...
Forum: Class Mechanics 03/16/07, 8:54 AM
Replies: 833
Views: 142,387
Posted By Jini
I think this:...

I think this: http://elitistjerks.com/showthread.php?t=9725 is the thread for which you are looking.
Forum: Class Mechanics 03/08/07, 8:03 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,628
Posted By Jini
Previous testing has found that since 2.0 druids...

Previous testing has found that since 2.0 druids do not have their stance modifier multiplied with their talent modifier, it is instead additive.



Given that this has, presumably, remained the...
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