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Forum: Warlocks 04/25/13, 8:39 AM
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Posted By Namnalia
I guess the short answer to this is: because it...

I guess the short answer to this is: because it sims higher.

The reason why this is the case although other secondary stats seem to give more dps per point are probably the infamous haste break...
Forum: Warlocks 10/27/11, 9:29 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 678,179
Posted By Namnalia
First of all, I really like the new talent system...

First of all, I really like the new talent system because the current system does not give you a real degree of freedom when it comes to personal preferences in abilities: The cookie cutter builds...
Forum: Warlocks 11/23/10, 6:51 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 318,486
Posted By Namnalia
The reason for this is: "SB->SB->SB->Corruption"...

The reason for this is:
"SB->SB->SB->Corruption" will lose several Corruption ticks completely while "Corruption->SB->SB->SB" will only lose a small percentage of the first Corruption ticks. The same...
Forum: Warlocks 10/28/10, 4:42 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 318,486
Posted By Namnalia
Actually, that is three DoTs (UA, BoA,...

Actually, that is three DoTs (UA, BoA, Corruption). Of course if Affliction warlocks had nine hundred shadow damage dots they would transfer all of them, but that is just a hypothetical situation....
Forum: Warlocks 10/14/10, 7:29 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 318,486
Posted By Namnalia
Dots and you: The 4.0 Affliction Warlock thread

(Hopefully,) this thread takes over the Affliction related discussion. I'm currently updating (and detoxing) the old version, any form of suggestions, brutal criticism and, of course, discussion is...
Forum: Warlocks 09/23/10, 7:22 AM
Replies: 1,633
Views: 3,265,718
Posted By Namnalia
I tested several things concerning the...

I tested several things concerning the buff/talent/specialisation situation in 4.0 on the public PTR. While the numbers may not be final yet, the way the buffs and specialisations work most probably...
Forum: The Dung Heap 03/03/10, 4:35 AM
Replies: 30,098
Views: 1,874,184
Posted By Namnalia
In my opinion, any other list makes no real sense...

In my opinion, any other list makes no real sense as it would only be very temporary equip for dedicated raiders. For example, no guild will kill Arthas and not do the Gunship Hardmode next ID....
Forum: Warlocks 02/04/10, 4:50 AM
Replies: 1,633
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Posted By Namnalia
The first SB is obligatory as it puts Shadow...

The first SB is obligatory as it puts Shadow Mastery (+5% crit taken) on the boss, and as Warlocomotif showed, this does in fact roll. So you are more or less forced to get one SB hit before applying...
Forum: Warlocks 02/03/10, 10:15 AM
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Posted By Namnalia
I disagree. When casting SB->SB->Haunt, you...

I disagree.

When casting SB->SB->Haunt, you sacrifice the casting time of one Shadow Bolt of dot uptime. Let's assume that's 2s, that would be 1/9 of UA, ~1/7 of Corruption and 1/12 of CoA. So for...
Forum: Warlocks 01/15/10, 9:05 AM
Replies: 1,633
Views: 3,265,718
Posted By Namnalia
I updated the first post to 3.3. As usual, if...

I updated the first post to 3.3.
As usual, if you find any errors just write me a PM and I'll correct it as soon as possible, if there is something you want to discuss, use the thread itself.
Forum: Theorycrafting Think Tank 01/14/10, 10:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 88,002
Posted By Namnalia
To do list & Thanks

-Still have to make a better replenishment model.


Thanks to all the people supporting this thread by critical questions, suggestions and whatnot.
Forum: Warlocks 08/07/09, 8:25 AM
Replies: 1,633
Views: 3,265,718
Posted By Namnalia
Main post has been updated to 3.2 now, math part...

Main post has been updated to 3.2 now, math part is now part of the main post. I deleted lots of stuff none really cares about (like trinket dps calculation for Skull of Gul'dan or the loot lists...
Forum: Warlocks 07/10/09, 9:45 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 331,093
Posted By Namnalia
In my opinion very useful for some quick results,...

In my opinion very useful for some quick results, thanks for the work.
Two things that should be relatively easy to implement and very helpful:
When trying to find good improvements for my own gear,...
Forum: Theorycrafting Think Tank 07/03/09, 9:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 88,002
Posted By Namnalia
Warlock: Affliction

=General information=
(latest update: June 2010)
An affliction warlock's damage is based on several spells with very high damage per cast time which do damage over time instead of having a...
Forum: Warlocks 06/02/09, 4:45 AM
Replies: 1,633
Views: 3,265,718
Posted By Namnalia
Yep right. The main simulation gives ~763 DPS for...

Yep right. The main simulation gives ~763 DPS for UA in high end T7 gear, 20% increase gives roughly 153 dps (I have no quick answer to the missing 6 dps, but they don't really matter), and that's...
Forum: Warlocks 05/08/09, 9:31 AM
Replies: 1,633
Views: 3,265,718
Posted By Namnalia
Finished the item lists for now. Of course, most...

Finished the item lists for now. Of course, most of the hard mode loots are still missing.
Forum: Warlocks 04/27/09, 9:52 AM
Replies: 1,633
Views: 3,265,718
Posted By Namnalia
You're right. I figured the bonus would increase...

You're right. I figured the bonus would increase the crit damage coefficients by 3%, making it 153%/203%. This is wrong, the local training dummy told me so last weekend. It's 154.5%/209% for some...
Forum: Warlocks 04/20/09, 10:18 AM
Replies: 1,633
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Posted By Namnalia
Updated most of the math part (as well as some...

Updated most of the math part (as well as some articles in the first post), including the spell by spell computation, dps computation and stat values. Result of stat values looks like this:

10 hit...
Forum: Warlocks 04/07/09, 5:11 AM
Replies: 1,633
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Posted By Namnalia
@ damphair: The values of the initial post are...

@ damphair:

The values of the initial post are considering haste you already have - or at least some amount similar to the amout you have. For more details about that, take a look at the second post...
Forum: Warlocks 02/10/09, 11:52 AM
Replies: 1,633
Views: 3,265,718
Posted By Namnalia
errr, right, I did not test this - if the base...

errr, right, I did not test this - if the base cast time is reduced but the GCD for the spell is not, The glyph would give 0 dps - anybody out there who tested that?

@radh

Yes, that is included -...
Forum: Warlocks 02/10/09, 5:08 AM
Replies: 1,633
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Posted By Namnalia
I added some values for the dps of soul siphon....

I added some values for the dps of soul siphon. They're very high, assuming there are 15 affliction debuffs on the target. I've not yet tested if the damage coefficient is really additive - If it's...
Forum: Warlocks 02/09/09, 4:40 AM
Replies: 1,633
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Posted By Namnalia
Tried to clarify the Tailoring issue: "about 40...

Tried to clarify the Tailoring issue:

"about 40 dps, depending on your crit rate, but you lose 23 haste rating (14/19 dps). So the profession gives 20-25 dps which is definitely less than 39 spell...
Forum: Warlocks 02/04/09, 4:16 AM
Replies: 1,633
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Posted By Namnalia
thx, changed that. This makes engineering at...

thx, changed that. This makes engineering at least gain something small.

I'm still searching for an addon that helps seeing the drain soul ticks without giving thousands of other bars (like Forte...
Forum: Warlocks 01/28/09, 10:26 AM
Replies: 1,633
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Posted By Namnalia
Unfortunately, it is not just you :-) You are...

Unfortunately, it is not just you :-)

You are right about the double moonkin stuff, changed it now, thx.

It did not affect Immolate's damage very much as most of its damage comes from the dot....
Forum: Warlocks 01/27/09, 5:38 AM
Replies: 1,633
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Posted By Namnalia
Yes, this is included in the haunt modifier,...

Yes, this is included in the haunt modifier, which is not 1.2 but 1+0.2*hit chance of haunt.
Forum: Warlocks 01/26/09, 8:43 AM
Replies: 1,633
Views: 3,265,718
Posted By Namnalia
I changed the way hit rating affects DoTs. Short...

I changed the way hit rating affects DoTs.

Short result: Hit loses some of its value, but is still the best stat to max out.

The new model looks like this:

When you miss a dot, you usually don't...
Forum: Warlocks 01/23/09, 8:35 PM
Replies: 1,633
Views: 3,265,718
Posted By Namnalia
Unfortunately, some people are not satisfied by...

Unfortunately, some people are not satisfied by some numbers coming out of nowhere. The goal here is not to compete with spreadsheets (that fight would be lost from the beginning), the idea is to...
Forum: Warlocks 01/23/09, 4:02 AM
Replies: 1,633
Views: 3,265,718
Posted By Namnalia
Yes, that is true, Damage done = Damage * Hit...

Yes, that is true, Damage done = Damage * Hit chance is a poor way of computation for dots - I already said that in the main post and it was pointed out before. So far, the only better way to compute...
Forum: Warlocks 01/19/09, 8:56 AM
Replies: 1,633
Views: 3,265,718
Posted By Namnalia
Hit talents versus hit equip

Hi there,

I would like to include some advice about the hit talent versus hit equip discussion, but there is still some debating, so I will first post it here before moving it to the main thread....
Forum: Warlocks 01/14/09, 7:02 PM
Replies: 1,633
Views: 3,265,718
Posted By Namnalia
Yep, that was an error, thx - probably added the...

Yep, that was an error, thx - probably added the ticks or something. Corrected it. I hope I did not ruin too many people :-)
Forum: Warlocks 01/14/09, 12:51 PM
Replies: 1,633
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Posted By Namnalia
Hi Necrodyssee, thx for the feedback, and now...

Hi Necrodyssee,

thx for the feedback, and now my answers:

1&2): Interesting question (I actually didn't really think of it), but I guess the answer is easy: As SB does roughly 2k dps and Immolate...
Forum: Warlocks 01/07/09, 8:32 AM
Replies: 1,633
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Posted By Namnalia
Hi there, first, thanks for the feedback!...

Hi there,

first, thanks for the feedback! Changed some of the minor errors already.



I added a short example calculation. I think Hit is not overvalued, it just is that important, and that is not...
Forum: Warlocks 12/18/08, 6:00 AM
Replies: 1,633
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Posted By Namnalia
Actually, this is not a question that belongs...

Actually, this is not a question that belongs here, but the answer is no. Bosses in general do not have resistances you could lower.
Forum: Warlocks 12/17/08, 5:56 AM
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Posted By Namnalia
Changed the part about Eradication - The numbers...

Changed the part about Eradication - The numbers were wrong for some strange reason. I guess the results now match the experience most players had with this talent.

New version:

How much haste is...
Forum: Warlocks 12/16/08, 8:15 AM
Replies: 1,633
Views: 3,265,718
Posted By Namnalia
Updated many parts of the main posts now,...

Updated many parts of the main posts now, included many parts of Fallenmens Guide (thx for these). Corrected the spotted math errors. Actually I'm trying to improve the readability and include some...
Forum: Warlocks 12/12/08, 9:51 AM
Replies: 1,633
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Posted By Namnalia
No, it's not the best option. The point is that...

No, it's not the best option. The point is that the crit part gives only ~10 dps - even when you do not consider that you won't use shadow bolt anymore as soon as the boss hits 25%. That is not...
Forum: Warlocks 12/12/08, 9:33 AM
Replies: 1,633
Views: 3,265,718
Posted By Namnalia
Update: I included life taps in the...

Update:

I included life taps in the calculation. I think the results are good enough now to spot the final errors and start filling other parts like the different talent builds - I will just stick...
Forum: Warlocks 12/11/08, 8:57 AM
Replies: 1,633
Views: 3,265,718
Posted By Namnalia
Well, that is kind of strange. Looks like its...

Well, that is kind of strange. Looks like its only about 5% now (or always has been?). Nevertheless, since it is a factor for all spells, it is not really important for the results as a whole (of...
Forum: Warlocks 12/11/08, 4:26 AM
Replies: 1,633
Views: 3,265,718
Posted By Namnalia
This is actually true (and it changes the value...

This is actually true (and it changes the value for intellect as well). I'll change that soon.
Forum: Warlocks 12/11/08, 4:24 AM
Replies: 1,633
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Posted By Namnalia
I) Bosses are considered 3 levels higher than you...

I) Bosses are considered 3 levels higher than you are, giving them a 15% chance to resist spells. There is NO way to prevent that. As these are partial resists, you don't get a "resisted" but just do...
Forum: Warlocks 12/09/08, 8:58 AM
Replies: 1,633
Views: 3,265,718
Posted By Namnalia
Okay, thanks for the help so far! -I did change...

Okay, thanks for the help so far!

-I did change the immolate coefficients to 0.2 and 1.0 (dot), tested it myself, seems to be right.
-I took out shadow embrace as a coefficent for CoD
-I include...
Forum: The Dung Heap 12/08/08, 6:52 AM
Replies: 30,098
Views: 1,874,184
Posted By Namnalia
Rofl, you're right! *shame on me*

Rofl, you're right! *shame on me*
Forum: Warlocks 12/08/08, 6:27 AM
Replies: 1,633
Views: 3,265,718
Posted By Namnalia
Okay, I made some tests to find out what the...

Okay, I made some tests to find out what the spelldamage coefficient bonus of "Everlasting Affliction" really is.

I put, one at a time, corruption, Siphon Life and Unstable Affliction on a level 80...
Forum: Warlocks 12/05/08, 9:10 PM
Replies: 1,633
Views: 3,265,718
Posted By Namnalia
Thx for the feedback. I'll be fixing these things...

Thx for the feedback. I'll be fixing these things during the next week, I guess.

@ Blacksen: You're right, it should be

dot = 1.2*1.1*1.01*(765+1/(1+2.0/3.5) * 2000 * 1.03)
direct = (460+(...
Forum: Warlocks 12/04/08, 8:43 AM
Replies: 1,633
Views: 3,265,718
Posted By Namnalia
No, I'm not sure at all. I changed a lot now,...

No, I'm not sure at all.

I changed a lot now, corrected spell damage coefficents, added the spellstone effect and some other stuff (e.g. I did in fact forget the Improved Curse of Agony Talent)....
Forum: Warlocks 12/03/08, 9:49 AM
Replies: 1,633
Views: 3,265,718
Posted By Namnalia
I started to link the Talents/Spells for better...

I started to link the Talents/Spells for better reading.

I added calculations for damage and dpct for every spell and an estimation for overall damage. As the result is obviously wrong (should be...
Forum: Warlocks 12/03/08, 4:19 AM
Replies: 1,633
Views: 3,265,718
Posted By Namnalia
My fault, changed it (and some other small...

My fault, changed it (and some other small things).

My next plan is to do the calculation of dps/dpct of all the spells used with the stats used above (and naxx10-stats and naxx-25-stats as well)...
Forum: Warlocks 12/02/08, 10:54 AM
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Posted By Namnalia
To do: wait for green fire!

To do:


wait for green fire!
Forum: Warlocks 12/02/08, 10:52 AM
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Views: 3,265,718
Posted By Namnalia
List of versions and changes

12/02/08: Version 1.0 Start
12/03/08: First version of the dps/dpct calculation and an overall dps estimation.
12/10/08: First version of Item Charts (Gems & Head pieces).
12/16/08: Lots of changes...
Forum: Warlocks 12/02/08, 10:50 AM
Replies: 1,633
Views: 3,265,718
Posted By Namnalia
random stuff

nothing to see here, move along. This post is used for some To-Do-List usually.
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