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Forum: Warriors 01/26/10, 8:41 AM
Replies: 921
Views: 688,802
Posted By Mem
According to a blue post in the German board...

According to a blue post in the German board there will be changes to the T10 plate tanking sets, namely chest and gloves will gain some bonus amor while loosing other stats. The reasoning behind...
Forum: The Dung Heap 12/22/09, 7:55 AM
Replies: 30,097
Views: 1,873,318
Posted By Mem
Pretty much the same for me. Most raids only...

Pretty much the same for me. Most raids only sport only one resto which means your earthshield should ideally have nearly 100 % uptime on the tank. Its pretty efficient, at least for me. Chainheal is...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/17/09, 8:16 AM
Replies: 877
Views: 579,922
Posted By Mem
I've had that problem as well. However a...

I've had that problem as well. However a guildmate told me to the following line to the config.wtf, located in your wtf directory:

SET gxApi “d3d9ex”

Since i did that, i haven't experienced anymore...
Forum: Shamans 12/17/09, 7:55 AM
Replies: 1,485
Views: 1,109,784
Posted By Mem
Yep, that's what i came up with more or less as...

Yep, that's what i came up with more or less as well. The craftable legs are way better than any dropped loot and using the set gloves only makes sense if the seemingly terribad 4piece bonus isn't...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/24/09, 9:16 AM
Replies: 228
Views: 86,488
Posted By Mem
The problem i see with the gating mechanics is...

The problem i see with the gating mechanics is simply that it limits my choice on how to play and how to raid. I understand folks saying I'm glad i don't need to raid 10 hours a day for some weeks....
Forum: Shamans 11/24/09, 9:00 AM
Replies: 1,485
Views: 1,109,784
Posted By Mem
Calculating the gain from the 2 % more Int is...

Calculating the gain from the 2 % more Int is rather easy, obviously. It will most often be around 30-32 Int, provided you're not gemmed for it....
Forum: Shamans 04/29/09, 8:03 AM
Replies: 1,485
Views: 1,109,784
Posted By Mem
I agree with that as far as the relative power as...

I agree with that as far as the relative power as a raid healer compared with druids and holy priests is concerned. However: with the advent of dual specs most priests will have a secondary Disc spec...
Forum: Shamans 04/28/09, 5:09 PM
Replies: 1,485
Views: 1,109,784
Posted By Mem
At least from my experience in almost any...

At least from my experience in almost any encounter you will find groups clumping up where you can use CH effectively. Those fights that require exact positioning will often have at least the melee...
Forum: Shamans 04/27/09, 11:16 AM
Replies: 1,485
Views: 1,109,784
Posted By Mem
The question is though: what do you want to do...

The question is though: what do you want to do with throwing HWs around? I've done that in Naxx and Sarth3D content but in general once you have do it its because either your setup is not optimal or...
Forum: Shamans 04/27/09, 10:34 AM
Replies: 1,485
Views: 1,109,784
Posted By Mem
I don't tankheal in 25 mans. Most raids will...

I don't tankheal in 25 mans. Most raids will either run with 2 holy paladins or with a holy paladin/disc priest, especially now that dual spec is live. Might differ with raidsetups. When we did...
Forum: Shamans 04/27/09, 8:04 AM
Replies: 1,485
Views: 1,109,784
Posted By Mem
I don't want to get into the arguments whether...

I don't want to get into the arguments whether Shamans are inferior to other classes or not (personally I think that the resto shaman spot is the first to drop when going from 7 to 6 healers) - but i...
Forum: Shamans 03/13/09, 4:18 AM
Replies: 318
Views: 123,759
Posted By Mem
Omitting NS is not an option in my opinion. It's...

Omitting NS is not an option in my opinion. It's just too often the ability that saves a person from dying and I very rarely find myself in a fight where I don't use it once. Tidal Force might be a...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/05/09, 5:08 AM
Replies: 634
Views: 225,750
Posted By Mem
From a Shaman point of view: while having...

From a Shaman point of view: while having streamlined totems is certainly nice to have, its major impact will probably be the ability to drop 2 keybinds. I'm really disappointed if they don't do...
Forum: Shamans 01/20/09, 7:23 AM
Replies: 1,605
Views: 1,003,642
Posted By Mem
I don't want to derail this thread, but I have to...

I don't want to derail this thread, but I have to disagree with this statement. Especially on Sarth3 I don't need pushback protection (and I don't even have a conc aura there due to the way tank...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/15/08, 10:04 AM
Replies: 406
Views: 171,770
Posted By Mem
As my preposters said: Make it count relies...

As my preposters said: Make it count relies simply on having a group that will kill Eregos in the first pull. Standard drake setup (5 greens might take a little bit too long). Clearing up till Eregos...
Forum: Shamans 12/15/08, 6:59 AM
Replies: 292
Views: 182,559
Posted By Mem
If you are really spamming CH that might be true....

If you are really spamming CH that might be true. However I used our own WWS logs to check how often the spark really procced and as soons as you start to use single target spells or stop spamcasting...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/14/08, 5:26 AM
Replies: 1,901
Views: 880,954
Posted By Mem
I think buying gems won't be as popular as it was...

I think buying gems won't be as popular as it was in bc but still, as pyros said, there are people who have already exhausted all their other avenues to spend badges (except perhaps for the 200...
Forum: Shamans 12/11/08, 7:04 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 203,508
Posted By Mem
One of our druids reported that both trinkets...

One of our druids reported that both trinkets procced for him at the same time. So no, they don't share a cd.
Forum: Shamans 12/11/08, 6:44 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 101,721
Posted By Mem
One problem I see with using accuracy is the...

One problem I see with using accuracy is the aspect that it will only perform similarly to zerking if you sport the right stats. Its pretty obvious that unless the itemization is going to be really...
Forum: Shamans 12/09/08, 7:17 AM
Replies: 292
Views: 182,559
Posted By Mem
While I agree that Spark of Life is really worth...

While I agree that Spark of Life is really worth mentioning, I wouldn't rate its procc as 44 MP5, considering that its 10 % procc chance with an assumed 45 second ICD will lead to less than one ppm...
Forum: Shamans 12/06/08, 7:50 AM
Replies: 292
Views: 182,559
Posted By Mem
At the moment I don't really go for cloth,...

At the moment I don't really go for cloth, especially not something with willpower on it. The reason is simply that there is a very strong competition for cloth drops right now whereas mail gear will...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/05/08, 4:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,384
Posted By Mem
I don't think hunters are in the same boat,...

I don't think hunters are in the same boat, considering that there a quite a lot of weapons they can and will actually use (not the least being daggers which aren't hotly contested by anybody else...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/05/08, 9:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,384
Posted By Mem
Itemisation and Lootdistribution of Relics

With the upcoming changes of the feral weapon and ac itemisation relics are probably one of the greatest oddities in terms of itemisation and lootdistribution left in WoW.

In my opionion there a...
Forum: Shamans 12/05/08, 5:39 AM
Replies: 292
Views: 182,559
Posted By Mem
For Totems please add Totem of the Bay (102...

For Totems please add Totem of the Bay (102 Healing for CH, can be acquired from Venture Coins Vendor, Grizzly Hills). For the wrist slot there are also the Bands of Mutual Respect - they don't sport...
Forum: Shamans 12/04/08, 8:51 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 45,155
Posted By Mem
Its pretty obvious that at least at the moment...

Its pretty obvious that at least at the moment the shaman being a 95 % chainheal spammer is a thing of the past. Nevertheless there are still occasions where your chainheal will be the best choice....
Forum: Public Discussion 12/04/08, 5:54 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 37,099
Posted By Mem
I think this is also a feature that will cut down...

I think this is also a feature that will cut down the time you need to farm old content. Often you would want to bring more healer than really needed because they were nice to have for some fights....
Forum: Public Discussion 12/01/08, 6:35 AM
Replies: 406
Views: 171,770
Posted By Mem
The main problem with gotta go is probably as...

The main problem with gotta go is probably as mentioned the randomness of his casts as well as your dependence on critting. We had several tries going downhill quickly when our double mage teams...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/25/08, 6:17 AM
Replies: 406
Views: 171,770
Posted By Mem
Regarding Loken: a well geared shaman, priest or...

Regarding Loken: a well geared shaman, priest or druid will be able to heal through his nukes. Yesterday we had severe serverlags in the instances resulting in a wipe on him using a more conventional...
Forum: Shamans 11/24/08, 8:24 AM
Replies: 292
Views: 182,559
Posted By Mem
Hi Console ;) Resto undoubtetly has some issues...

Hi Console ;)

Resto undoubtetly has some issues (for example that sporting more crits for more throughput requieres you to use more GCDs for regeneration, no additional support for the chainheal...
Forum: Shamans 11/24/08, 5:17 AM
Replies: 292
Views: 182,559
Posted By Mem
I agree on the sentiment that at least two sets...

I agree on the sentiment that at least two sets of gear are needed now. Chainheal still works great with haste (that is if your druids and priests don't let it land in pure overheal which happens...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/24/08, 4:55 AM
Replies: 406
Views: 171,770
Posted By Mem
You have to purge/spellsteal those frostbringers...

You have to purge/spellsteal those frostbringers and focus one down quickly. Together with the elementals packs later on this is some of the most challenging trash there is right now in heroics which...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/20/08, 5:59 AM
Replies: 406
Views: 171,770
Posted By Mem
Something one might want to consider when farming...

Something one might want to consider when farming reputation: you can do this in VH pretty well by resetting the Instance without clearing it completely. While you cannot raise your badge loots this...
Forum: Shamans 11/20/08, 5:36 AM
Replies: 1,605
Views: 1,003,642
Posted By Mem
Since I don't think there are really any shaman...

Since I don't think there are really any shaman specific benefits coming from professions since the gains have been pretty much streamlined. Due to mana constraints one might consider alchemy from...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/18/08, 9:52 AM
Replies: 1,901
Views: 880,954
Posted By Mem
Ironically this won't be a problem due to...

Ironically this won't be a problem due to Leatherworkers using the epic armorkits for leveling the profession. I sold about 8-10 kits yesterday to guildies for mat prices and won't even be able to...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/18/08, 9:44 AM
Replies: 273
Views: 62,973
Posted By Mem
I absolutly agree with this. Don't think that...

I absolutly agree with this. Don't think that those hardcore nerds that are raiding Naxx right now are anywhere comparable to those people who cleared BT after 3.0 or were stuck in Kara or ZA without...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/17/08, 7:36 AM
Replies: 273
Views: 62,973
Posted By Mem
We did Naxx10 yesterday and while we had some...

We did Naxx10 yesterday and while we had some people with beta clear experience the instance was as a whole ok in my book when considering that it was indeed an instance designed as an entry level...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/17/08, 5:30 AM
Replies: 1,901
Views: 880,954
Posted By Mem
Just wanted to add, that the cheap LW only leg...

Just wanted to add, that the cheap LW only leg enchants are still there. Which means that an additional benefit of this profession is a more or less unlimited supply for leg enchants (the AP/crit...
Forum: Shamans 10/02/08, 4:59 AM
Replies: 3,773
Views: 845,000
Posted By Mem
Just a thought: due to the removal of LvB from...

Just a thought: due to the removal of LvB from Maelstrom it might be possible to revert the SS debuff change as well, which would improve LL damage. It would make imp SS more useful than now and as...
Forum: Shamans 09/18/08, 10:20 AM
Replies: 3,773
Views: 845,000
Posted By Mem
Regarding profession benefits: after doing some...

Regarding profession benefits: after doing some rough calculations most crafting professions average out at about 80 AP, JC is slightly behind but allows for more customization (which may lift it...
Forum: Class Mechanics 08/01/08, 7:29 AM
Replies: 484
Views: 145,328
Posted By Mem
Being the resto that sometimes has to respec for...

Being the resto that sometimes has to respec for enhancement (and someone who has rerolled some month ago to a new guild) I found that good enhancement gear sufficient for supporting BT and even...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/14/08, 10:08 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 32,217
Posted By Mem
Its definitely still possible. I stopped raiding...

Its definitely still possible. I stopped raiding about the 15th of may due to several reasons. After a short stint with AoC (which disappointed me) and too much free time I decided to start anew. My...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 07/11/08, 10:02 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 31,391
Posted By Mem
I've downloaded the addon yesterday and while I...

I've downloaded the addon yesterday and while I like it quite a lot I have removed my ring for drums and potions after a short while because I quite often accidently triggered a drum or a potion....
Forum: Public Discussion 05/02/08, 6:07 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 32,217
Posted By Mem
I totally agree that skill (ingame and social)...

I totally agree that skill (ingame and social) matters much more than gear. A pretty well known warrior on our server rerolled some months ago from alliance to horde on a different realm. He is now...
Forum: Warriors 04/16/08, 11:11 AM
Replies: 2,271
Views: 1,861,021
Posted By Mem
While we haven't killed Brut yet (had 4 or 5 very...

While we haven't killed Brut yet (had 4 or 5 very close tries yesterday with one 1% wipe) - I also agree that Moroes + Commendation is probably one of the best trinket combos you can use here. For...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/04/08, 6:47 AM
Replies: 2,980
Views: 1,218,101
Posted By Mem
Regarding selling stockpiled Void Crystals: I...

Regarding selling stockpiled Void Crystals: I have refrained from doing that now. Prices have remained relatively stable. In fact my stockpile still rises since we run MT heroic everyday (since the...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/31/08, 9:16 AM
Replies: 425
Views: 101,170
Posted By Mem
For people having problems with boss 3. Really...

For people having problems with boss 3. Really really use all of your class abilities. Especially the MS warrior who will kill even arena geared clothies if left unguarded needs to be controlled...
Forum: Warriors 03/28/08, 8:28 AM
Replies: 2,271
Views: 1,861,021
Posted By Mem
Yes and no. Yes, it will mitigate that one. But...

Yes and no. Yes, it will mitigate that one. But seeing that using the Faceplate anyway for defensive setups the question is whether to break up the T6 bonus by using Enforcements or to retain it by...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/27/08, 8:22 AM
Replies: 1,680
Views: 522,586
Posted By Mem
Yesterday during the Sunwell trash clears. We...

Yesterday during the Sunwell trash clears. We were speculating in TS2 how whether the sentries have proximity aggro and how large the aggro would be while we were fighting a bloodelf pack. A rogue...
Forum: Warriors 03/27/08, 8:07 AM
Replies: 2,271
Views: 1,861,021
Posted By Mem
Regarding the comparison between T6 gloves and...

Regarding the comparison between T6 gloves and enforcements: you should also consider that the blockvalue on the enforcement gloves partially offset the loss of the T6 bonus (depending on your gear)....
Forum: Warriors 03/20/08, 8:07 AM
Replies: 2,271
Views: 1,861,021
Posted By Mem
From my experience I tend to refrain from using...

From my experience I tend to refrain from using HS even when I sit at 50 Rage if I know that Shieldslam will come of the cooldown within 1-1,5 seconds. Its simply not worth screwing your instant...
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