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Forum: Mages 11/27/10, 2:26 AM

Replies: 265 Arcane in Cataclysm: Updated for 4.01 Views: 917,918 Posted By diag Actually the new Clearcasting is better, arcane... Actually the new Clearcasting is better, arcane in 4.0 and level 70 is as random as FFB spec in early 80. If one has higher crit rate or number or Clearcasting during burn phase, the dps is higher.

Forum: Mages 11/06/10, 5:30 PM

Replies: 265 Arcane in Cataclysm: Updated for 4.01 Views: 917,918 Posted By diag I've been using Spark of Hope for several... I've been using Spark of Hope for several weeks: 1) great for AB spam (900+mp5 at AB spam), 2) great for sub 2.5 min fights, 3) bad for low stacks of AB (that's level 85 situation), e.g. for...

Forum: Mages 10/05/10, 2:21 PM

Replies: 311 Arcane Design Views: 217,255 Posted By diag It is common to switch rotation when spell power... It is common to switch rotation when spell power trinket/effect procs, that's why arcane mage is so fun at level 80 (fire mage too, I know some great fire mages can delay pyro to maintain 75%+ 2pc...

Forum: Mages 09/21/10, 6:19 PM

Replies: 311 Arcane Design Views: 217,255 Posted By diag As acrane blast is decoupled with other spells,... As acrane blast is decoupled with other spells, how does arcane power interact with arcane blast in beta? E.g. at 4 stacks, the damage with AP is 1.8+0.2 or 1.8x1.2 ?

Forum: Mages 05/31/10, 3:34 PM

Replies: 3,728 The Arcane thread Views: 3,451,963 Posted By diag It is known that when number of Blizzard targets... It is known that when number of Blizzard targets increases, Arcane Potency uptime is increased. I think Rawr does not model this effect, does anyone have some calculations of the increase in dps with...

Forum: Paladins 05/12/10, 3:59 PM

Replies: 748 Holy Paladin Compendium for 3.3 Views: 1,257,812 Posted By diag I have some questions about Lich King 10H, we are... I have some questions about Lich King 10H, we are using 2 healers, and working on P5 right now. P1) If a tank drops to 10 %, and I am casting HL, should I cast HS or HL after that for more burst...

Forum: The Dung Heap 05/03/10, 6:47 PM

Replies: 30,103 Thread of Ultimate Stupidity Views: 1,885,341 Posted By diag I wonder what are hot streak tables? I wonder what are hot streak tables?

Forum: Warriors 03/04/10, 12:27 PM

Replies: 2,213 In-Depth Arms DPS Discussion Views: 1,671,821 Posted By diag A fun fact, if your bladestorm starts before you... A fun fact, if your bladestorm starts before you get a spike in Marrowgar, you keep bladestorming, and hits your own spike. Anyone tried it on the valkyrs of Lich King?

Forum: Paladins 03/02/10, 8:16 PM

Replies: 748 Holy Paladin Compendium for 3.3 Views: 1,257,812 Posted By diag Does spell queue affect swings? When I chain cast... Does spell queue affect swings? When I chain cast BoL on myself, if I mash the button hard enough, there is no swing at all.

Forum: Mages 02/03/10, 3:29 PM

Replies: 121 Incanter's Absorption and You Views: 103,895 Posted By diag Frost warding + Incanter's absorption at... Frost warding + Incanter's absorption at Sindragosa: Frost ward absorbs ~5000 dmg, i.e. 750 sp for 10 sec, according to rawr sp scales as 1 sp = 2 dps, so that is 15000 dmg, close to 14000 dps. More...

Forum: Mages 02/02/10, 9:05 PM

Replies: 3,728 The Arcane thread Views: 3,451,963 Posted By diag What is the probability of gaining clearcasting... What is the probability of gaining clearcasting during blizzard? One night of icc 10 trash, I tried to Arcane explosion trash, to gain the 3 % dmg buff, until clearcasting procs, then I use...

Forum: The Dung Heap 01/13/10, 2:14 PM

Replies: 30,103 Thread of Ultimate Stupidity Views: 1,885,341 Posted By diag I found that 2pc T10 limits my burst potential,... I found that 2pc T10 limits my burst potential, arcane blast spam is no longer a dpm> dps cycle, and I cannot use IV with heroism as I have black magic.

Forum: Mages 12/31/09, 8:57 PM

Replies: 1,603 The Frostfire Bolt thread (updated 3.2.2) Views: 1,598,958 Posted By diag Copied from arenajunkies(original is /cast... Copied from arenajunkies(original is /cast !shadowfury) /cast !blizzard /cast !flame strike(rank 8) I think these macros are very helpful with AE, you can now spam the button without losing the...

Forum: Paladins 11/28/09, 1:16 PM

Replies: 1,539 Holy Paladin thread for Patch 3.3 changes Views: 808,087 Posted By diag Does mouseover healing mean something... Does mouseover healing mean something like: /cast [target=mouseover] sacred shield /startattack and make similiar macros for all instant spells like DB, BoL and HS?

Forum: Warriors 11/03/09, 6:08 AM

Replies: 2,213 In-Depth Arms DPS Discussion Views: 1,671,821 Posted By diag I tried to time Bladestorm with Grim Toll proc... I tried to time Bladestorm with Grim Toll proc after reading this post, BS CD matches perfectly with GT, making it very easy to do. Should I use BS with GT even in execute range? It seems that...

Forum: Mages 10/30/09, 7:01 PM

Replies: 3,728 The Arcane thread Views: 3,451,963 Posted By diag Is there a best cast sequence during AP? Rawr... Is there a best cast sequence during AP? Rawr uses averaged cycle to model AP, so is it possible to use a better than average cycle to gain more dps?

Forum: Mages 10/08/09, 1:41 PM

Replies: 5,355 WotLK - Complete Mage Compendium (3.3.3 live) Views: 3,113,261 Posted By diag As LB dot uses spell power when it is casted, and... As LB dot uses spell power when it is casted, and LB explosion uses spell power of explosion time(correct me if I am wrong), how does LB dot and explosion benefit from damage bonus like 2pc T10?

Forum: Mages 09/28/09, 5:31 PM

Replies: 3,728 The Arcane thread Views: 3,451,963 Posted By diag Actually you can apply the shield when the mage... Actually you can apply the shield when the mage gets a dot, the only exception should be Anub'arak P3.

Forum: Mages 09/12/09, 1:18 PM

Replies: 1,054 General Mage Discussion and Information Views: 908,659 Posted By diag I read it somewhere that LB is worth casting if... I read it somewhere that LB is worth casting if it can tick 3 times(maybe that's 3.2 ptr comment), so I checked Rawr, it says 4 ticks of dot deals 9k damage and FB deals 15k.

Forum: Mages 09/06/09, 6:46 AM

Replies: 3,728 The Arcane thread Views: 3,451,963 Posted By diag As Light Essence absorbs fire damage, is it... As Light Essence absorbs fire damage, is it worthy to cast fire ward on CD and use no evocation?

Forum: Paladins 09/03/09, 8:33 PM

Replies: 1,539 Holy Paladin thread for Patch 3.3 changes Views: 808,087 Posted By diag It is an old post in this thread, which suggested... It is an old post in this thread, which suggested to synchronize HL with boss swing timer. I got a boss swing timer UI (Attack Bar, modify target to focus) few days ago, and tried the strategy....

Forum: Mages 08/12/09, 8:51 PM

Replies: 1,054 General Mage Discussion and Information Views: 908,659 Posted By diag As there is no Abyssal Rune proc in Rawr, I item... As there is no Abyssal Rune proc in Rawr, I item edited Flow of Knowledge to 84 haste and 25 % proc rate, it turns out that its dps is the same as Illustration of the Dragon Soul.

Forum: Mages 08/11/09, 7:53 PM

Replies: 205 Raiding as Frost (post 3.2) Views: 125,585 Posted By diag Rawr tells me that 30/0/41 is 10 dps higher than... Rawr tells me that 30/0/41 is 10 dps higher than 18/0/53.

Forum: Mages 08/09/09, 8:02 PM

Replies: 5,355 WotLK - Complete Mage Compendium (3.3.3 live) Views: 3,113,261 Posted By diag Actually Amplify magic does increase certain raid... Actually Amplify magic does increase certain raid damage in wotlk. It is deadly in Sartharion +3, and increases Lava Strike (the aoe damage from the sky) damage by ~1k.

Forum: Paladins 08/05/09, 8:58 PM

Replies: 1,539 Holy Paladin thread for Patch 3.3 changes Views: 808,087 Posted By diag If I am the only holy pal in the raid, should I... If I am the only holy pal in the raid, should I coordinate other ret pals to keep up SS on all tanks?

Forum: Mages 07/29/09, 5:13 PM

Replies: 1,672 Rawr.Mage Views: 1,153,390 Posted By diag Does Rawr start AP at 3 stacks of AB debuff? For... Does Rawr start AP at 3 stacks of AB debuff? For example, starting AP with ABar, ABX3 AP ABar ....

Forum: Mages 07/13/09, 2:49 AM

Replies: 1,054 General Mage Discussion and Information Views: 908,659 Posted By diag Do warlocks tab target to cast seed of corruption? Do warlocks tab target to cast seed of corruption?

Forum: Mages 05/31/09, 6:24 AM

Replies: 1,054 General Mage Discussion and Information Views: 908,659 Posted By diag Frost is better for learning, it's much easier to... Frost is better for learning, it's much easier to control mana pool. However, FFB benefits from IV and heroism, I guess that FFB will be on top ultimately. BTW, Thizzelle played very well, his WE...

Forum: Mages 05/22/09, 12:24 PM

Replies: 5,355 WotLK - Complete Mage Compendium (3.3.3 live) Views: 3,113,261 Posted By diag After reading Kyth's post on general hard mode, I... After reading Kyth's post on general hard mode, I tried to test amplify magic myself(not on tank). However, I cant find any spell that is affected by amplify magic. Is there any spell that is...

Forum: Mages 05/20/09, 5:38 PM

Replies: 527 Mage UI and Add-ons (READ THE FIRST POST) Views: 950,329 Posted By diag Which UI is best for tracking 4pc T8 effect? Which UI is best for tracking 4pc T8 effect?

Forum: Mages 05/17/09, 8:41 AM

Replies: 5,355 WotLK - Complete Mage Compendium (3.3.3 live) Views: 3,113,261 Posted By diag Which class benefit the most from focus magic in... Which class benefit the most from focus magic in 3.1? I remember that the one is like ffb>fb>sp>arc>others. How about destro lock?

Forum: Mages 04/24/09, 3:38 PM

Replies: 5,355 WotLK - Complete Mage Compendium (3.3.3 live) Views: 3,113,261 Posted By diag Sundial of the Exiled can proc from every tick of... Sundial of the Exiled can proc from every tick of blizzard after patch, great for aoe.

Forum: Mages 04/22/09, 11:24 PM

Replies: 3,728 The Arcane thread Views: 3,451,963 Posted By diag Does it mean it reduces mana cost of AB of all... Does it mean it reduces mana cost of AB of all stacks by 16%(42/261) ?

Forum: Warriors 04/22/09, 10:39 PM

Replies: 2,213 In-Depth Arms DPS Discussion Views: 1,671,821 Posted By diag So from Aldriana's formula... So from Aldriana's formula (http://elitistjerks.com/f31/t29453-combat_ratings_level_80_a/p17/#post1199983) with sunder and FF, dmg vs boss = dmg vs 0 armor * 1.96 /(3.0-x), where x is the armor...

Forum: Mages 04/16/09, 10:12 AM

Replies: 5,355 WotLK - Complete Mage Compendium (3.3.3 live) Views: 3,113,261 Posted By diag Is it possible to open a new amplify magic thread... Is it possible to open a new amplify magic thread for ulduar?

Forum: Mages 04/10/09, 1:20 AM

Replies: 3,728 The Arcane thread Views: 3,451,963 Posted By diag So how much time do you spend on AB spam each... So how much time do you spend on AB spam each fight?

Forum: Mages 03/31/09, 7:57 AM

Replies: 1,054 General Mage Discussion and Information Views: 908,659 Posted By diag The specific post is this:... The specific post is this: http://elitistjerks.com/f15/t44675-resistance_mechanics_wotlk/p2/#post1111583, he tried to explain why there is a 6 % resistance (28000 damage, 1800 resisted) in combat...

Forum: Mages 03/30/09, 3:12 PM

Replies: 1,054 General Mage Discussion and Information Views: 908,659 Posted By diag In... In http://elitistjerks.com/f15/t44675-resistance_mechanics_wotlk/, a comment says the resisted portion is not affected by damage multipliers(I am not sure it is buff/debuff on the caster or target),...

Forum: Mages 03/29/09, 2:16 PM

Replies: 1,603 The Frostfire Bolt thread (updated 3.2.2) Views: 1,598,958 Posted By diag If a level 60 mage wearing something like... If a level 60 mage wearing something like Naglering (or molten armor) and some hp5 gear duels with a level 63 bm hunter, one can collect 1800 data point per hour.

Forum: Warriors 03/29/09, 7:00 AM

Replies: 2,213 In-Depth Arms DPS Discussion Views: 1,671,821 Posted By diag AOE I havent been arms for a long time. How does... AOE I havent been arms for a long time. How does sweeping strike work now? I found that sweeping strike last 30 sec and SS+WW on two targets uses 2 charges instead of 1. How to use SS most...

Forum: Mages 03/28/09, 5:54 PM

Replies: 2,838 Mage: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 1,235,410 Posted By diag Is there any tricks to manage mana as arcane?... Is there any tricks to manage mana as arcane? Clearcasting and MBAM procs can make a huge difference in my mana pool, e.g. my mana can vary by 7k at 1min into the fight. I always find myself using...

Forum: Mages 03/26/09, 6:18 AM

Replies: 3,728 The Arcane thread Views: 3,451,963 Posted By diag Twilight Torment cd is 2 sec, so every AB/AM will... Twilight Torment cd is 2 sec, so every AB/AM will be interrupted when the torment is active.

Forum: Mages 03/21/09, 4:47 PM

Replies: 3,728 The Arcane thread Views: 3,451,963 Posted By diag Does 4PC T8 refresh the duration? If not, the... Does 4PC T8 refresh the duration? If not, the proc may fade before stacking up another AB debuff.

Forum: Public Discussion 02/25/09, 5:17 AM

Replies: 683 Sartharion and Company (3 Drakes) - Discussion Views: 355,147 Posted By diag I think this one is not mentioned yet, we asked... I think this one is not mentioned yet, we asked our ret pally to use judgement of light when vesperon arrives, 650 hp healed per hit. Better than bringing another healer.

Forum: Mages 02/19/09, 11:39 AM

Replies: 3,728 The Arcane thread Views: 3,451,963 Posted By diag I think Shifting Naaru Sliver is one of the best... I think Shifting Naaru Sliver is one of the best after the AP change? It can be used with all CD and the most expensive rotation. Rawr 2.1.9 (2min AP) rates it the 6th best trinket.

Forum: Mages 02/12/09, 12:29 AM

Replies: 3,728 The Arcane thread Views: 3,451,963 Posted By diag Deleted Deleted

Forum: Mages 02/11/09, 11:23 PM

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Forum: Mages 02/11/09, 4:28 AM

Replies: 3,728 The Arcane thread Views: 3,451,963 Posted By diag I used to wait for a MBAM, then stack 3AB and... I used to wait for a MBAM, then stack 3AB and cast IV+AP+gem(+pot)+MBAM. After all these changes, I wonder what is the best way to use IV +AP now.

Forum: Public Discussion 02/10/09, 1:05 PM

Replies: 683 Sartharion and Company (3 Drakes) - Discussion Views: 355,147 Posted By diag Divine Guardian range We have 2 holy and 1 ret, so we make them all spec in divine guardian. We usually put our MT healer directly under the boss to avioid additional movement due to fissure shared by others. It seems...

Forum: Mages 02/10/09, 12:52 AM

Replies: 967 Raiding as frost Views: 403,189 Posted By diag For the survivability part, I suggest a new "ice... For the survivability part, I suggest a new "ice barrier" that puts normal barrier in CD for 5 mins, absorbs 0 dmg and increases ice lance/deep freeze dmg. It would be very cool if they make the...

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