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Forum: Public Discussion 07/09/10, 9:30 PM
Replies: 351
Views: 58,780
Posted By Oth
I was having a more or less similar reaction once...

I was having a more or less similar reaction once the page count climbed past two thousand.

I feel a little bit like this was an exercise of using the playerbase to make a point. I mean...it worked....
Forum: The Dung Heap 03/12/10, 4:44 PM
Replies: 30,104
Views: 1,888,307
Posted By Oth
You should not use it in your regular...

You should not use it in your regular rotation.

(However, nothing says you can't use it as a filler while on the run if you have nothing 'better' to do (e.g.: a Conflag, backlashed Incin, LT, or...
Forum: Warlocks 01/04/10, 6:35 PM
Replies: 1,399
Views: 2,337,244
Posted By Oth
You understand me completely. (In that I totally...

You understand me completely. (In that I totally let that 'all spells' go over my head.) :p Good catch. I'll have to carve that out.

If that's so, it more or less removes Backlash as a...
Forum: Warlocks 01/04/10, 5:23 PM
Replies: 1,399
Views: 2,337,244
Posted By Oth
I believe the wowwiki page is erroneously...

I believe the wowwiki page is erroneously referring to the mana cost of the spell (57% of base). Anecdotally and by napkin, ROF does indeed get 33% SP/tick. (My per-tick numbers and stats are very...
Forum: The Dung Heap 06/10/09, 4:26 AM
Replies: 30,104
Views: 1,888,307
Posted By Oth
Well, snowflakes aside: I'd like to model a...

Well, snowflakes aside:

I'd like to model a 0/13/58 build that replaces SL/ISL with Bane. In other words, it needs to cast SB as part of the normal destro rotation every 30s. (Yes, it loses DPS. ...
Forum: Warlocks 06/09/09, 8:28 PM
Replies: 2,067
Views: 870,098
Posted By Oth
Here's a good one (IMO). There's been talk about...

Here's a good one (IMO). There's been talk about threat talents/abilities on the official boards lately, and it seems unclear which self-recovery abilities of a warlock generate threat. FA...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/12/09, 1:50 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 32,141
Posted By Oth
That's correct (unfortunately I came to that...

That's correct (unfortunately I came to that realization a bit too late). Instead of getting all five done in ~25 days, it takes something like 42, give or take some slop when you change over. It's...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/29/09, 1:41 PM
Replies: 634
Views: 225,787
Posted By Oth
Actually, for a glyphed Fear, that's a nerf from...

Actually, for a glyphed Fear, that's a nerf from 24% HP to 12% HP. It does not just add 20% flat.



We are at most 2-3 weeks away from the patch. It is...unlikely...that Affliction will get...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/26/09, 6:38 PM
Replies: 877
Views: 580,233
Posted By Oth
My video card (an 8600 GT) just imploded under...

My video card (an 8600 GT) just imploded under the combination of new drivers and WOTLK. :/ I tried pushing the fan to full, and it helped a little, but the temperature while playing would never go...
Forum: Warlocks 02/13/09, 7:50 PM
Replies: 351
Views: 249,489
Posted By Oth
You're dropping a *ton* of spellpower on the...

You're dropping a *ton* of spellpower on the floor by not getting enchants and arcanums--your gear, in and of itself, is actually not that terrible (mainly, you're lacking good trinket action, and we...
Forum: Warlocks 02/11/09, 3:25 PM
Replies: 1,633
Views: 3,266,848
Posted By Oth
The question is whether you feel 11.4 damage and...

The question is whether you feel 11.4 damage and 3 hit is worth 42 haste.

Damage:

Guzbah: 68 + 19(RSR) + 9(VMT) = 96 damage
Bane: 77 + 19(RSR) = 96 damage, plus 11.4~14 damage from...
Forum: Warlocks 02/09/09, 1:56 AM
Replies: 2,067
Views: 870,098
Posted By Oth
If you're on a PVP server, I imagine gnome is the...

If you're on a PVP server, I imagine gnome is the proper choice just because of Escape Artist, Engineering bonus, so on. If not, human is probably the 'better' race to choose as you get 3%...
Forum: Warlocks 02/05/09, 6:15 PM
Replies: 2,067
Views: 870,098
Posted By Oth
HPG is definitely better. Here's the thing you...

HPG is definitely better.

Here's the thing you have to be careful with not only on maxdps, but for the spreadsheet and even for the stickies in this forum: A slot under evaluation isn't always...
Forum: Warlocks 02/03/09, 8:26 PM
Replies: 2,067
Views: 870,098
Posted By Oth
It doesn't proc on ticks, in my experience--but...

It doesn't proc on ticks, in my experience--but if you don't have anything better, don't let that stop you. You're casting enough spells and refreshing enough things that the buff will come up as...
Forum: Warlocks 02/03/09, 6:33 PM
Replies: 2,067
Views: 870,098
Posted By Oth
They do stack, but there are arguably better...

They do stack, but there are arguably better things you can do with the cloak enchant slot (such as greater haste or Lightweave).
Forum: Warlocks 01/26/09, 8:57 PM
Replies: 670
Views: 192,080
Posted By Oth
Grobbulus is very random and probably not what...

Grobbulus is very random and probably not what you want to work with (though it is a good exercise for a mobile fight, you want to get 'trained up' on stationary ones and get comfortable with your...
Forum: Warlocks 01/24/09, 8:04 PM
Replies: 2,067
Views: 870,098
Posted By Oth
If you ask that in the WWS thread in this forum...

If you ask that in the WWS thread in this forum I'm sure people would be able to help.
Forum: Warlocks 01/22/09, 6:26 PM
Replies: 2,067
Views: 870,098
Posted By Oth
I'm not even bothering to do the math here--I...

I'm not even bothering to do the math here--I just feel if you have Malediction and a good gear level there's no way that CoA comes out ahead for you solo as Affliction.

But here's my lame anecdotal...
Forum: Warlocks 01/21/09, 8:26 PM
Replies: 505
Views: 257,927
Posted By Oth
EDIT: Ignore me, I can't read.

EDIT: Ignore me, I can't read.
Forum: Warlocks 01/21/09, 6:09 PM
Replies: 2,067
Views: 870,098
Posted By Oth
The answer is that the Malediction warlock should...

The answer is that the Malediction warlock should put up CoE if nobody else is putting up a +damage% debuff, unless you're the only caster in the raid--and if your DPS is high enough, you probably...
Forum: The Dung Heap 01/20/09, 11:35 PM
Replies: 30,104
Views: 1,888,307
Posted By Oth
Well, I'm just so glad that Blizzard's CM is...

Well, I'm just so glad that Blizzard's CM is maintaining its high standards. It reminds me of the halcyon days when Fear would break in a new way every patch.

(And I'm not taking the summoning...
Forum: Warlocks 01/16/09, 8:44 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 431,599
Posted By Oth
It might help if you gave your current...

It might help if you gave your current name/server so that they could work with your exact information. (Dismay on Genjuros isn't it, at least not spelled that way?) It is possible, if however...
Forum: Warlocks 01/16/09, 7:12 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 87,011
Posted By Oth
It's also important to note that if you do not...

It's also important to note that if you do not need the hit, the Gloves of Grandeur are a downgrade from Valorous. The gear listings are comparing among single pieces and always assuming you need...
Forum: Warlocks 01/16/09, 3:56 PM
Replies: 2,067
Views: 870,098
Posted By Oth
If you can't get both of them to equal levels,...

If you can't get both of them to equal levels, there's no point in having them. They *are* very nice to have, just for the mobility, but there's no space to get them.
Forum: Warlocks 01/16/09, 2:32 PM
Replies: 2,067
Views: 870,098
Posted By Oth
I've been *trying* to work out bests using...

I've been *trying* to work out bests using maxdps.com, but it can be tricky, especially if you're upgrading many pieces (which may or may not have hit on them) at once.

For example: I had a...
Forum: Warlocks 01/13/09, 7:40 PM
Replies: 2,067
Views: 870,098
Posted By Oth
His theoretical top is 2400 not counting...

His theoretical top is 2400 not counting trinkets/procs, unless I'm missing something that isn't ToW (which I doubt he has judging by his guild shaman, so more likely 2100ish...). If so, his...
Forum: Warlocks 01/13/09, 6:40 PM
Replies: 2,067
Views: 870,098
Posted By Oth
If you have any spec with Emberstorm, you really...

If you have any spec with Emberstorm, you really shouldn't bother with Seeding. The ticks come in every second, the damage is roughly comparable, and if you (and your tanks) place it right you...
Forum: Warlocks 01/13/09, 10:14 AM
Replies: 2,067
Views: 870,098
Posted By Oth
Based on my admittedly limited experience, I'm...

Based on my admittedly limited experience, I'm pretty sure that 1900 +damage does not indicate a threat issue on the part of the warlock...
Forum: Warlocks 01/07/09, 8:49 PM
Replies: 670
Views: 192,080
Posted By Oth
On the destruction side I can see this, but there...

On the destruction side I can see this, but there doesn't seem to be much to use those points on in Affliction. Assuming you get the necessary talents, your options for the three points to breach 15...
Forum: Warlocks 01/07/09, 8:05 PM
Replies: 1,633
Views: 3,266,848
Posted By Oth
If you can't get either, by the way,...

If you can't get either, by the way, consider:

Gloves of Glistening Runes

from Keri in heroic Nexus. If socketed, it provides 40 crit and 87 + 13.2 - 17.2ish damage, which is plainly better if you...
Forum: Warlocks 01/07/09, 6:08 PM
Replies: 1,633
Views: 3,266,848
Posted By Oth
Handguards are 77 + 19.8 (25.74 talented), so...

Handguards are 77 + 19.8 (25.74 talented), so 96.8 to 102.74 damage.
HPG are 78 damage (with RSR) + 38 crit + 48 haste.

So is 38 crit and 48 haste worth one RSR worth of damage? To me, the answer...
Forum: Warlocks 01/01/09, 11:08 AM
Replies: 2,067
Views: 870,098
Posted By Oth
Alternatively: Are you the first one to apply...

Alternatively: Are you the first one to apply Shadow Embrace?
Forum: Warlocks 12/31/08, 4:47 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 431,599
Posted By Oth
Note: In the version I downloaded, the Gear Buff...

Note: In the version I downloaded, the Gear Buff tab is still looking for 4 pieces of T7 rather than 2 when calculating this.

Also: I know my gear is lousy, but it would be nice to add some of the...
Forum: Warlocks 12/30/08, 6:02 PM
Replies: 2,067
Views: 870,098
Posted By Oth
Well, the true answer to this question comes from...

Well, the true answer to this question comes from first answering this question:

Do you have any unholy DKs or balance druids in your raid? It seems like your guild has the DKs (this is a far more...
Forum: Warlocks 12/24/08, 6:32 PM
Replies: 2,067
Views: 870,098
Posted By Oth
Here's a mod question (because I'm considering...

Here's a mod question (because I'm considering writing it myself if I can't find something like this)...

My current gear is solely heroic/badge (working on 10- and 25- loot). I have some room for...
Forum: News 12/18/08, 7:53 PM
Replies: 455
Views: 29,608
Posted By Oth
Well, this I can do.

Well, this I can do.
Forum: Warlocks 12/18/08, 7:37 PM
Replies: 2,067
Views: 870,098
Posted By Oth
Has anyone checked the SE bug on the PTR? I'm...

Has anyone checked the SE bug on the PTR? I'm assuming pessimism and thinking it hasn't been fixed, but I plan to patch up and check tonight if nobody else has.
Forum: The Dung Heap 12/18/08, 7:32 PM
Replies: 30,104
Views: 1,888,307
Posted By Oth
My SCTD already looks enough like an arterial...

My SCTD already looks enough like an arterial fountain without 1-second ticks?

(Unless you mean 48s duration...)
Forum: Warlocks 12/18/08, 11:49 AM
Replies: 307
Views: 286,971
Posted By Oth
Do you mean here with or without Amplify...

Do you mean here with or without Amplify Curse?

I assumed most/all deep Affliction took AC, but now as I think about it, it only affects one spell...so with no CoEx, is it worth it? Guess not.

Has...
Forum: Warlocks 11/25/08, 6:28 PM
Replies: 2,067
Views: 870,098
Posted By Oth
Your +hit *talents* don't improve the imp's, to...

Your +hit *talents* don't improve the imp's, to my understanding, as they improve *your* spells' hit chances (the pet talents adjust cast times or cooldowns, but not +hit). So 17% hit from gear is...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/22/08, 12:41 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 53,158
Posted By Oth
Granted, but even in a land where people don't...

Granted, but even in a land where people don't like to read, this:



...falls in the throwaway text category.

Instead of QuestHelper, somebody should make a mod that tells you when you're doing...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/21/08, 7:41 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 53,158
Posted By Oth
Well, I don't see it (having done it twice now),...

Well, I don't see it (having done it twice now), but I think I can suggest a couple of places where people might get the *impression* that a zone lags or isn't well-connected.

For the Fjord, there...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/07/08, 5:18 PM
Replies: 4,393
Views: 1,575,422
Posted By Oth
If you have more +fire than +shadow, LT takes...

If you have more +fire than +shadow, LT takes your +fire into account. At least that was the implementation when the 2.0 change was made.
Forum: Public Discussion 12/03/07, 7:03 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 55,640
Posted By Oth
This (both of these) is my theory as well. If...

This (both of these) is my theory as well. If you haven't been on the receiving end of 2.3 AR/Prep yet, it is monstrous in Arena--even when applied against geared opponents--and yet still excellent...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/03/07, 12:49 PM
Replies: 616
Views: 321,795
Posted By Oth
I can corroborate this anecdotally--we had a...

I can corroborate this anecdotally--we had a fairly smooth run going with a new group until we hit Malacrass and the ogre just broke over and over again, even with CoS on. It's probably intentional,...
Forum: Public Discussion 11/14/07, 2:56 PM
Replies: 661
Views: 182,276
Posted By Oth
Uh huh.

Uh huh.
Forum: Public Discussion 11/05/07, 2:16 PM
Replies: 961
Views: 218,528
Posted By Oth
The change to interrupt/silence DRs has...

The change to interrupt/silence DRs has (apparently) been reverted:

WoW Forums -> Silence Effects and Diminishing Returns (http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=2766069928&sid=1)
Forum: Public Discussion 10/11/07, 8:51 PM
Replies: 1,251
Views: 235,840
Posted By Oth
Have they added - Soul Siphon: This talent has...

Have they added

- Soul Siphon: This talent has been renamed 'Improved Drain Life'.

yet? It only seems natural. :/

We'll have to see how things shake out for warlocks. I think the people worrying...
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/16/07, 1:01 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 59,036
Posted By Oth
I think I'd have to second that putting your lone...

I think I'd have to second that putting your lone shadow priest with your healer group is not nearly as useful as putting that same priest in a caster DPS group, especially a mage-heavy one.
Forum: Public Discussion 06/06/07, 1:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,915
Posted By Oth
This is ridiculous. Three Affliction warlocks is...

This is ridiculous. Three Affliction warlocks is perfectly fine for Curator. If they're *really* the only ones on add duty:

Load up Curator with full stacks of DOTs.

Flare comes out, hit TAB,...
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