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Forum: Mages 07/15/10, 8:09 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 226,656
Posted By Sancus
Edit: Actually I had this backwards, Flashburn...

Edit: Actually I had this backwards, Flashburn doesn't proc anything but all the other dots crit and proc Hot Streak.
Forum: Mages 11/13/09, 6:01 PM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,452,051
Posted By Sancus
There aren't points for this, unless you are...

There aren't points for this, unless you are avoiding Magic Absorption, which is an extremely poor choice, since the hilariously irrelevant amounts of dps that talents like Arcane Mind produce can...
Forum: Mages 11/08/09, 7:32 PM
Replies: 5,355
Views: 3,113,371
Posted By Sancus
I've been minimizing my time spent on WoW lately...

I've been minimizing my time spent on WoW lately to the best of my ability, but I will say that it's much tougher to throw bombs as Arcane than as Fire(which is fine right now, since the only hard...
Forum: Mages 10/23/09, 5:48 PM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,452,051
Posted By Sancus
AP doesn't stack with PI because of a...

AP doesn't stack with PI because of a long-standing bug due to the fact that, once upon a time, PI was a damage increase not a haste increase. IV definitely *does* stack with PI.
Forum: Mages 10/17/09, 12:56 AM
Replies: 5,355
Views: 3,113,371
Posted By Sancus
You cannot cast any spells during the GCD....

You cannot cast any spells during the GCD. Bringing up a targeting circle for a spell requires "casting" it(but not finalizing the target), so no, you can't. This means that after any sort of instant...
Forum: Mages 10/05/09, 6:30 PM
Replies: 1,603
Views: 1,598,979
Posted By Sancus
It's seriously doubtful. Even considering a 10%...

It's seriously doubtful. Even considering a 10% proc per target to proc clearcasting, that means you only have a 41% chance to proc clearcasting[5 targets, 1-(0.9^5)]. So that means that, on average,...
Forum: Mages 10/05/09, 12:21 PM
Replies: 1,603
Views: 1,598,979
Posted By Sancus
That matches my experience, more specifically, I...

That matches my experience, more specifically, I feel that using instant cast targeted AOEs is not particularly viable when they are as weak and have such a small radius as Flamestrike.

When you are...
Forum: Mages 09/28/09, 6:23 PM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,452,051
Posted By Sancus
It entirely depends on the frequency of the...

It entirely depends on the frequency of the damage. It's going to provide at least 300 spell damage provided you get hit once every 10 seconds, which is certainly a very significant buff. I'd say...
Forum: Mages 09/28/09, 5:39 PM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,452,051
Posted By Sancus
Well, both Fire and Arcane get "extra" advantages...

Well, both Fire and Arcane get "extra" advantages on the fight. Fire because Ignite itself receives the bonus from having the correct Essence + the Empowered Buff -> Combustion + Empowered is quite...
Forum: Mages 09/24/09, 1:25 AM
Replies: 1,672
Views: 1,153,696
Posted By Sancus
Rawr UI has always been pretty bad in terms of...

Rawr UI has always been pretty bad in terms of its interaction with the Arcane model. Fact of the matter is, the model has always been slow for me unless I use no advanced constraints, and enable all...
Forum: Mages 09/15/09, 9:28 AM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,452,051
Posted By Sancus
Arcane Missiles doesn't have meaningful min/max...

Arcane Missiles doesn't have meaningful min/max values. A 15-second test can tell you how much the damage increase is. My own testing performed on live shows that the above conclusion is correct....
Forum: Mages 09/12/09, 7:56 PM
Replies: 1,054
Views: 908,673
Posted By Sancus
Invis DOES drop you off the threat table of all...

Invis DOES drop you off the threat table of all mobs. Including all bosses. Try it. There's a number of encounters(such as twins) where you can Invis, come entirely out of invis, and stand there...
Forum: Mages 09/12/09, 1:45 AM
Replies: 1,054
Views: 908,673
Posted By Sancus
It is not. All CC is on standard PvP DR.

It is not. All CC is on standard PvP DR.
Forum: Mages 09/11/09, 9:37 PM
Replies: 1,054
Views: 908,673
Posted By Sancus
If you take Dragon's Breath, you can perma-CC any...

If you take Dragon's Breath, you can perma-CC any of the melee entirely by yourself, as Dragon's Breath -> Nova is 13 seconds of CC, so basically you Sheep x3 -> Nova -> Dragon's Breath -> Cone of...
Forum: Mages 09/08/09, 3:06 AM
Replies: 1,672
Views: 1,153,696
Posted By Sancus
I actually checked it in Rawr after realizing it,...

I actually checked it in Rawr after realizing it, and yes it does leave Arcane with the advantage, but the real demands of the fight(moving) combined with Fire's vast superiority in that case leave...
Forum: Mages 09/05/09, 5:24 AM
Replies: 932
Views: 1,729,073
Posted By Sancus
It's affected by Playing with Fire, much like...

It's affected by Playing with Fire, much like every other similar trinket always has been.
Forum: Mages 09/04/09, 5:45 PM
Replies: 1,672
Views: 1,153,696
Posted By Sancus
Edit: Nevermind I guess, apparently Essence...

Edit: Nevermind I guess, apparently Essence protection counts as an absorb, although I'm pretty skeptical of the actual results on your dps of this since when I tried it last night, my dps as Arcane...
Forum: Mages 08/26/09, 6:11 PM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,452,051
Posted By Sancus
Yeah I didn't have that one added for some...

Yeah I didn't have that one added for some reason, it shows up well above Sundial, below Scale of Fates but above everything but Talisman.



I did enable Unlimited Mana, and it still shows up pretty...
Forum: Mages 08/26/09, 5:37 PM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,452,051
Posted By Sancus
Well, I'm honestly skeptical of the value that...

Well, I'm honestly skeptical of the value that Rawr assigns to these Int trinkets. Perhaps Kavan could come along and explain why the value is so high, but given that 128 intellect is only 20...
Forum: Mages 08/26/09, 4:37 PM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,452,051
Posted By Sancus
In my BIS T9 Arcane set, Talisman shows below...

In my BIS T9 Arcane set, Talisman shows below Scale of Fates, but slightly above Pandora's Plea. Order of trinkets is:

Reign of the Dead 258
Reign of the Dead 245
Flare of the Heavens
Scale of...
Forum: The Dung Heap 08/26/09, 5:58 AM
Replies: 30,104
Views: 1,887,599
Posted By Sancus
I am totally and completely baffled at how this...

I am totally and completely baffled at how this can be considered productive or useful moderating. Embarrassing, seriously.
Forum: Mages 08/26/09, 5:22 AM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,452,051
Posted By Sancus
Rawr still shows Arcane ahead significantly. I...

Rawr still shows Arcane ahead significantly. I updated my numbers for the new changes (http://elitistjerks.com/f75/t42476-optimal_sets_item_discussion/p28/#post1354987).



This doesn't really...
Forum: Mages 08/26/09, 5:12 AM
Replies: 932
Views: 1,729,073
Posted By Sancus
They are just normal, Unique items on live....

They are just normal, Unique items on live. Unless you have evidence otherwise.
Forum: Mages 08/25/09, 7:40 PM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,452,051
Posted By Sancus
Arcane debuff duration -> 6 seconds. Arcane...

Arcane debuff duration -> 6 seconds.
Arcane Blast mana multiplier -> 175%, from 130%.

New numbers inc after raiding when I have time to edit Rawr(or Kavan does it before me).

(this is a new ptr...
Forum: Mages 08/25/09, 2:23 AM
Replies: 5,355
Views: 3,113,371
Posted By Sancus
Engineering + Jewelcrafting is the best...

Engineering + Jewelcrafting is the best profession combination currently. Short version: My Rawr dps is 7907.58 with Tailor+Eng, and 7909.04 with JC+Eng with Springy Arachnoweave on cloak.

Long...
Forum: Mages 08/20/09, 2:37 AM
Replies: 932
Views: 1,729,073
Posted By Sancus
Yeah, it's all been revealed because Blizzard...

Yeah, it's all been revealed because Blizzard accidentally published everything to the armory. It's available on the mmo-champion database, although I'm pretty sure you can still find everything on...
Forum: Mages 08/19/09, 11:42 PM
Replies: 932
Views: 1,729,073
Posted By Sancus
I've updated my original post, as Kavan has made...

I've updated my original post, as Kavan has made some improvements to the proc modeling code, with the result that the value of Reign of the Dead has decreased somewhat. It was overvalued before....
Forum: Mages 08/19/09, 6:27 PM
Replies: 932
Views: 1,729,073
Posted By Sancus
All gear in my post is ilvl258(other than the...

All gear in my post is ilvl258(other than the pieces for which no ilvl258 exists, of course), I just added a note to the post stating that so hopefully it doesn't cause anymore confusion.
Forum: Mages 08/19/09, 12:20 PM
Replies: 932
Views: 1,729,073
Posted By Sancus
Rawr indicates that it's an upgrade for me(I...

Rawr indicates that it's an upgrade for me(I already have the 245 shoulders) as long as the next piece I take is anything other than the godawful robe. I only have ~800 raid buffed Spirit. In fact...
Forum: Mages 08/18/09, 7:32 PM
Replies: 932
Views: 1,729,073
Posted By Sancus
FFB, Rawr Standard 0/53/18 9681.15 - no...

FFB, Rawr Standard 0/53/18
9681.15 - no Focus
9971.80 - Focus Magic self-buff

Head Sunstrider's Hood of Triumph
Neck Wail of the Val'kyr
Shoulders Sunstrider's Shoulderpads of Triumph
Chest Flowing...
Forum: Mages 08/18/09, 6:27 PM
Replies: 932
Views: 1,729,073
Posted By Sancus
And again, attachments for those interested....

And again, attachments for those interested. Thanks to jaxdahl for pointing out a mistake.
Forum: Mages 08/18/09, 5:43 PM
Replies: 932
Views: 1,729,073
Posted By Sancus
Focus Magic uptime is largely meaningless, 0.373...

Focus Magic uptime is largely meaningless, 0.373 was just a copy paste from Enthorn's original standard for this thread, which reads:


So, that number is already ignoring Living Bomb crits proccing...
Forum: Mages 08/18/09, 11:24 AM
Replies: 932
Views: 1,729,073
Posted By Sancus
Fire vs. Arcane, 3.2.2 T9 showdown Note: All gear...

Fire vs. Arcane, 3.2.2 T9 showdown
Note: All gear in this post is the highest itemlevel available for that particular item.
Updated for newest version of Rawr 08/26/09

Conditions
Fight Duration: 300...
Forum: Mages 08/14/09, 6:14 PM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,452,051
Posted By Sancus
Currently, the probability of MB proccing at...

Currently, the probability of MB proccing at least once in 5 casts is 67%, after the patch, the probability will be 92%. Even after only 4 casts, it's 87%. So, that scenario will happen significantly...
Forum: Mages 08/14/09, 4:25 PM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,452,051
Posted By Sancus
Arcane wasn't significantly nerfed by 3.0.9 for...

Arcane wasn't significantly nerfed by 3.0.9 for PvE, though(aside from the bugfix of AM->AB "shatters"), and it was actually quite good at the beginning of Ulduar even post-nerfs. It's the scaling...
Forum: Mages 08/12/09, 7:32 PM
Replies: 932
Views: 1,729,073
Posted By Sancus
Yep. All of those items are heroic, and in fact...

Yep. All of those items are heroic, and in fact they're all heroic 25(258) except for cloak(272), Firestorm Ring, Flare of the Heavens, and Petrified Ivy Sprig obviously.
Forum: Mages 08/12/09, 6:50 PM
Replies: 932
Views: 1,729,073
Posted By Sancus
That's a melee ring, I assume you mean Lurid...

That's a melee ring, I assume you mean Lurid Manifestation/Band of Deplorable Violence.

I get the exact same set, however, using Petrified Ivy Sprig(and a couple more sp+hit gems) and dropping the...
Forum: Mages 08/11/09, 5:39 PM
Replies: 1,672
Views: 1,153,696
Posted By Sancus
It doesn't say that. It says: "Setting this to a...

It doesn't say that. It says:
"Setting this to a low value simulates having a limited time to regen mana on chain pulls(optimizer has the option to[...] counts towards total time)."

It doesn't say...
Forum: Mages 08/11/09, 5:22 PM
Replies: 1,672
Views: 1,153,696
Posted By Sancus
If that's what it does, then the tooltip is...

If that's what it does, then the tooltip is completely incorrect and a lot of people are under some serious misconceptions :/

Edit: Actually nevermind, I looked at the code and you're right. I guess...
Forum: Mages 08/11/09, 4:44 PM
Replies: 1,672
Views: 1,153,696
Posted By Sancus
This has been an annoyance for a really long time...

This has been an annoyance for a really long time to me, and it's occurred to me to actually post about it. Drinking time should be set to 0 by default. The vast majority of people who use Rawr are...
Forum: Mages 07/27/09, 6:35 PM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,452,051
Posted By Sancus
Arcane is at least 8% behind Fire. Blizzard will...

Arcane is at least 8% behind Fire. Blizzard will not make a set bonus that produces an 8% dps increase for Mages, and even if they did, it would have to be worth >8%(AND be a scaling set bonus) for...
Forum: Mages 07/27/09, 3:03 PM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,452,051
Posted By Sancus
My statement: "No, players would not be happy if...

My statement: "No, players would not be happy if a set bonus was weak for the highest dps spec".

Your statement: "lol im going to satirize a blue post by saying you could use a weaker dps spec just...
Forum: Mages 07/25/09, 10:15 PM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,452,051
Posted By Sancus
Making set bonuses that are good for Fire is...

Making set bonuses that are good for Fire is obviously going to be higher priority than making set bonuses that are good for all three specs, since keeping Mage damage(and therefore Fire damage)...
Forum: Mages 07/25/09, 2:29 PM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,452,051
Posted By Sancus
Don't look for Arcane or Frost PvE dps to be...

Don't look for Arcane or Frost PvE dps to be fixed for this expansion. The problem is simply too hard to fix, given the constraints that Blizzard has imposed.The main reason it's not fixable is...
Forum: Mages 07/24/09, 10:16 PM
Replies: 932
Views: 1,729,073
Posted By Sancus
This is correct. This is not correct. This...

This is correct.



This is not correct.



This site is so hilariously useless it's completely puzzling how anyone ever referred to it. I guess it falls in the same category of retardation as Be...
Forum: Mages 07/21/09, 11:31 PM
Replies: 1,054
Views: 908,673
Posted By Sancus
Increasing your dps from 'below par' to 'barely...

Increasing your dps from 'below par' to 'barely par'(+8%) at the cost of double your mana per second is hardly controllable. You might as well just say "well Arcane has Arcane Power", cause that's...
Forum: Mages 07/21/09, 12:22 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 125,590
Posted By Sancus
I really dunno what the point of 10+ minute...

I really dunno what the point of 10+ minute simulations are. To be perfectly honest, even 10 minute is ridiculously long. There's literally never been a fight in the history of the game that I can...
Forum: Mages 07/20/09, 12:42 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 125,590
Posted By Sancus
The one at the top, "2.2.6 - Ulduar - Normal and...

The one at the top, "2.2.6 - Ulduar - Normal and Heroic Hard Modes" that has a solution dps of 7780.29. I doubt that the one already in simcraft is optimal, 7200-ish dps seems rather low for a...
Forum: Mages 07/19/09, 9:58 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 125,590
Posted By Sancus
A run of Rawr's optimization on 18/0/53...

A run of Rawr's optimization on 18/0/53 produces:

Head Collar of the Wyrmhunter: Purified Twilight Opal/Runed Dragon's Eye
Neck Pendant of Fiery Havoc: Reckless Monarch...
Forum: Mages 07/10/09, 9:30 PM
Replies: 1,672
Views: 1,153,696
Posted By Sancus
The crit and haste rating values for Fire are too...

The crit and haste rating values for Fire are too close together for there to ever be one hard and fast rule, you shouldn't really bother trying to use relative stat values to compare them, just use...
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