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Forum: Druids 08/18/11, 2:25 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 225,576
Posted By Jurik
First off, if you're in a guild that is only just...

First off, if you're in a guild that is only just progressing through firelands 10N, you probably don't need to be at 2005 haste. Sure, it would definitely improve your personal performance, but...
Forum: Druids 07/20/11, 5:19 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 225,576
Posted By Jurik
Assuming that the other druid is still in resto...

Assuming that the other druid is still in resto gear on the armory (which looks likely, haste is just above 2005), you are at a 5 ilvl deficit as well as not at the upper haste breakpoint. It also...
Forum: Druids 02/11/11, 1:15 PM
Replies: 1,312
Views: 24,435
Posted By Jurik
Unless you are making significant adjustments...

Unless you are making significant adjustments when analyzing the numbers, Chimaeron is a very bad fight to use to determine how strong a particular stat is, because most of the time on that fight,...
Forum: Druids 02/01/11, 3:44 PM
Replies: 1,312
Views: 24,435
Posted By Jurik
Healing Touch. He only spits at 5 people at a...

Healing Touch.

He only spits at 5 people at a time, so if there are multiple people in your party hit, that means there is a party where nobody was hit; that party's healer should help you heal the...
Forum: Druids 01/06/11, 6:03 PM
Replies: 1,312
Views: 24,435
Posted By Jurik
Blessing of the Grove still looks terrible. ...

Blessing of the Grove still looks terrible. Nature's Swiftness is mediocre considering it's only about 50% stronger than a Swiftmend and on an extremely long cooldown. You're probably better off...
Forum: Druids 01/06/11, 3:26 PM
Replies: 1,312
Views: 24,435
Posted By Jurik
Losing the 10% healing bonus our cast-time heals...

Losing the 10% healing bonus our cast-time heals seems too costly to drop for the rare occasion where a bloom is desireable. Also, I find when I leverage a bloom it's generally because I am too busy...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/26/10, 4:38 PM
Replies: 374
Views: 75,514
Posted By Jurik
At this point everything is speculation,...

At this point everything is speculation, yes.

However, I think you're confusing the "purpose of this change" with the "impact of this change".

The purpose of this change is clearly to separate...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/26/10, 4:17 PM
Replies: 374
Views: 75,514
Posted By Jurik
One of Blizzard's stated concerns about making...

One of Blizzard's stated concerns about making 10-man items point-for-point competitive with their 25-man counterparts is that it would essentially force people to run 10-mans to be competitive in...
Forum: Shamans 04/07/10, 3:27 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 96,706
Posted By Jurik
Healing Rain, at first glance, will be most...

Healing Rain, at first glance, will be most similar to Wild Growth: a CD-limited fire-and-forget AoE HoT. The main differences is that Healing Rain will be centered at a location rather than a...
Forum: Druids 04/06/10, 2:15 PM
Replies: 379
Views: 385,477
Posted By Jurik
Going for an 18/53 build has obvious applications...

Going for an 18/53 build has obvious applications to 10-man content where both haste auras aren't always available.

Aside from that, points in CF give you ~40 haste rating per point. This can be...
Forum: Druids 03/31/10, 11:06 AM
Replies: 420
Views: 681,515
Posted By Jurik
If you're casting rejuvs after infest hits,...

If you're casting rejuvs after infest hits, you're already too late. Those rejuvs won't tick until infest ticks 2-3 times, putting you even farther behind. Everyone should be loaded with a rejuv up...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/29/10, 1:16 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 64,081
Posted By Jurik
If there are less than the required number of...

If there are less than the required number of caster DPS targets for Unchained Magic, Sindragosa will target extra healers. This includes targets which are not valid at the moment of the cast...
Forum: Druids 03/24/10, 9:41 AM
Replies: 379
Views: 385,477
Posted By Jurik
I'm not sure about the swiftmend thing. I can't...

I'm not sure about the swiftmend thing. I can't say I noticed that last night, but I wasn't exactly looking for it. If the proc'd rejuv can no longer be swiftmended that's a pretty serious bug. I...
Forum: Druids 03/23/10, 2:19 PM
Replies: 379
Views: 385,477
Posted By Jurik
At a glance, Demo warlocks will be using...

At a glance, Demo warlocks will be using Plaguebringer's Stained Pants as well:
warlock simcraft thread (http://elitistjerks.com/f80/t48311-simulationcraft_warlocks_3_3_3_numbers/)
Profiler - Wowhead...
Forum: Druids 03/12/10, 10:46 AM
Replies: 379
Views: 385,477
Posted By Jurik
While this is obviously a valid strategy which...

While this is obviously a valid strategy which gives good results, I'm unconvinced that it is a downright superior approach. Your logs show 10.5-11.7k ehps if we select only pre-heroism data. ...
Forum: Druids 03/04/10, 5:30 PM
Replies: 778
Views: 516,814
Posted By Jurik
I also use borders for key effects, and save...

I also use borders for key effects, and save center icon for friendly cooldown buffs (Cloak, Iceblock, Shield Wall, Last Stand, etc). When there are multiple effects in a single fight that amplify...
Forum: Druids 02/23/10, 8:37 PM
Replies: 420
Views: 681,515
Posted By Jurik
I don't think holding onto swiftmend is a wise...

I don't think holding onto swiftmend is a wise idea in most cases. Swiftmend should be used as soon as there is a reasonable target. For one, it's a 15 second cooldown. Saving it for a "real...
Forum: Druids 02/22/10, 7:07 PM
Replies: 420
Views: 681,515
Posted By Jurik
I don't see the problem in gemming haste and...

I don't see the problem in gemming haste and going for 11/60, even with Trauma. Especially if you're going from pure red to orange: due to rounding up to 12 spellpower, you only gain 11 spellpower...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/12/10, 6:31 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 160,257
Posted By Jurik
In our case, we also ticketed the bug and the GM...

In our case, we also ticketed the bug and the GM was unable to provide a satisfactory resolution. We were told "better luck next time!"

Thus, caveat emptor: be prepared to call for a wipe if any of...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/11/10, 9:50 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 160,257
Posted By Jurik
My guild also had this quest fail for a similar...

My guild also had this quest fail for a similar unknown glitch last night.
World of Logs - Real Time Raid Analysis (http://worldoflogs.com/reports/rt-5fdo0fnqfu3wfnak/log/?s=11511&e=11833)

Log...
Forum: Druids 01/31/10, 2:26 PM
Replies: 379
Views: 385,477
Posted By Jurik
I still think the Smock is marginally better,...

I still think the Smock is marginally better, even with the underbudget socket bonus. The Smock has Red/Yellow gem slots instead of Red/Blue.

These days I'm gemming plenty of Reckless, filling in...
Forum: Druids 01/21/10, 7:04 PM
Replies: 379
Views: 385,477
Posted By Jurik
Keep in mind that ditching 4pT9 also means you...

Keep in mind that ditching 4pT9 also means you can also ditch 2pT9, opting for strong haste-itemized 264s. This will make getting to 856 haste much easier. So, in addition to the SP upgrade you...
Forum: Druids 09/20/09, 5:37 PM
Replies: 2,439
Views: 1,169,370
Posted By Jurik
Don't forget to tell your DPS that they can use...

Don't forget to tell your DPS that they can use cooldowns to help you out in phase 3. Lots of classes have ways to mitigate some incoming damage, and they should be using them.

I only prioritize...
Forum: Druids 08/29/09, 6:55 AM
Replies: 1,318
Views: 914,919
Posted By Jurik
You could also consider dropping signet of soft...

You could also consider dropping signet of soft lament instead of the fire orchid signet. The difference between the two is that one is crit/spirit and the other haste/mp5. Your overall spellpower...
Forum: Druids 08/21/09, 3:55 AM
Replies: 1,318
Views: 914,919
Posted By Jurik
Aha, that would explain the discrepancy. These...

Aha, that would explain the discrepancy. These days, I try to avoid crit as much as I can, as we almost always run without Wrath of Air in 10-man (and frequently in 25-man as well, unfortunately)...
Forum: Druids 08/20/09, 7:45 PM
Replies: 1,318
Views: 914,919
Posted By Jurik
I consider the Band of the Invoker to be 2nd BIS,...

I consider the Band of the Invoker to be 2nd BIS, slightly above Fire Orchid Signet. My personal ranking is:
Conductive Seal (Mimiron 25H)
Band of the Invoker (35 Badges of Triumph)
Starshine Circle...
Forum: Druids 08/19/09, 8:45 PM
Replies: 1,318
Views: 914,919
Posted By Jurik
Wait...why exactly is the new idol a bad idea for...

Wait...why exactly is the new idol a bad idea for freya/xt?
Forum: Druids 08/18/09, 6:55 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 272,250
Posted By Jurik
Assuming you use the Energy Siphon on cooldown,...

Assuming you use the Energy Siphon on cooldown, you get an average of 68sp over the long term. I'd consider 68 sp vs 84 int a clear win for spellpower, but that depends of course on your personal...
Forum: Druids 08/14/09, 4:53 AM
Replies: 1,318
Views: 914,919
Posted By Jurik
The 2% intellect comes out to nearly the same...

The 2% intellect comes out to nearly the same amount of additional intellect given by Insightful Earthsiege, so no it is not forgotten. The correct comparison is 25sp vs ~60-80 mp5, so until you are...
Forum: Druids 08/12/09, 9:48 AM
Replies: 1,318
Views: 914,919
Posted By Jurik
I got my Idol of Flaring Growth tonight, and I...

I got my Idol of Flaring Growth tonight, and I can confirm that it procs as often as people have said. It looks to be about 50% proc rate per tick of rejuv, so with a single rejuv ticking, it's...
Forum: Druids 08/11/09, 7:27 PM
Replies: 2,439
Views: 1,169,370
Posted By Jurik
I use NS regularly, and even moreso since I...

I use NS regularly, and even moreso since I decoupled it from a NS-HT macro: it's also quite useful for NS-bres, and NS-regrowth. I think too often we have an attitude that NS should be saved for...
Forum: Druids 07/20/09, 7:47 PM
Replies: 2,439
Views: 1,169,370
Posted By Jurik
I find I already skip the Awakening idol on most...

I find I already skip the Awakening idol on most fight, and I'm pretty much chaincasting already for minutes on end without running out of mana. Seeing as mana pool / regeneration will only be...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/16/09, 2:22 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 124,820
Posted By Jurik
I'm pretty sure shaman+disc is well qualified to...

I'm pretty sure shaman+disc is well qualified to heal that fight. Both classes have a mechanic they can abuse in Shadow Crashes.

During the fight, each bloom that pops returns 285 mana regardless...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/15/09, 5:24 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 124,820
Posted By Jurik
This also is the case for final healing on...

This also is the case for final healing on lifebloom: while the tick value depends on the caster's shadow crash debuff, the final bloom depends on whether the target has the shadow crash debuff. ...
Forum: Druids 07/07/09, 4:21 PM
Replies: 1,318
Views: 914,919
Posted By Jurik
The watchful eye linked there is actually an...

The watchful eye linked there is actually an offhand. I'm sure he means the identically-named neckpiece that drops off of Iron Council 10-man hard mode.

Watchful Eye
Forum: Druids 06/25/09, 6:30 PM
Replies: 2,439
Views: 1,169,370
Posted By Jurik
The worst possible case for Nourish would be...

The worst possible case for Nourish would be landing it with no HoTs. Assuming that every single Nourish target will have at least one HoT is very far from worst case, especially if you're...
Forum: Druids 06/25/09, 5:10 PM
Replies: 2,439
Views: 1,169,370
Posted By Jurik
As long as your Rejuv will tick at least once,...

As long as your Rejuv will tick at least once, there is more than one target in need of healing, and you are using 4pc t8 bonus, Rejuv is pretty much equal to Nourish. The fact that Rejuv can be...
Forum: Druids 06/23/09, 7:36 PM
Replies: 2,439
Views: 1,169,370
Posted By Jurik
I think an important component is whether crit...

I think an important component is whether crit ticks will proc Nature's Grace. With ~4-5 rejuvenations active and ticking, this could lead to uptimes of ~80% or more of the 20% spell haste buff.
Forum: Druids 06/20/09, 5:41 PM
Replies: 1,318
Views: 914,919
Posted By Jurik
The 4/5 GotEM haste cap is only 430 if you have...

The 4/5 GotEM haste cap is only 430 if you have 3/3 CF. Spending 4 points in the balance tree is kind of a backwards way to drop 1 point in GotEM.

The 4/5 GotEM cap -- with the haste aura and haste...
Forum: Druids 06/19/09, 8:01 PM
Replies: 1,318
Views: 914,919
Posted By Jurik
Just to follow up here, I took a look at the...

Just to follow up here, I took a look at the healing power derivations and found a few things I had questions about:
* it doesn't list nature's bounty on the Nourish calculation
* it assumes that...
Forum: Druids 06/17/09, 6:34 PM
Replies: 2,439
Views: 1,169,370
Posted By Jurik
Unfortunately, if they get shielded, the LB bloom...

Unfortunately, if they get shielded, the LB bloom will do very little healing because most of the damage would have already been mitigated. So, if you have a Disc priest assigned to shielding XT's...
Forum: Druids 06/16/09, 5:29 PM
Replies: 1,318
Views: 914,919
Posted By Jurik
Well, we can calculate this pretty easily. ...

Well, we can calculate this pretty easily. Mathing it out, I get the following:

Int gives us more mana in several ways:
* More MP from replenishment
* More initial MP, which we will represent by...
Forum: Druids 06/16/09, 3:56 PM
Replies: 1,318
Views: 914,919
Posted By Jurik
Just to summarize, here's the values your...

Just to summarize, here's the values your lootrank is using:
MP5:1
SP:0.8
Int: 0.549
Spi: 0.531
Haste: 0.351
Crit: 0.138

At least for 10-man hard modes, I have found that a 1:0.8 ratio between...
Forum: Druids 06/16/09, 1:33 PM
Replies: 1,318
Views: 914,919
Posted By Jurik
The spec is 459 haste with CF because there are...

The spec is 459 haste with CF because there are only 4 points spent in GotEM. Personally, I'd rather take 5 in GotEM and pick up 3/3 Revitalize than spend 4 talent points to free up the 1 point...
Forum: Druids 06/14/09, 9:14 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 269,173
Posted By Jurik
Well, how much are you clipping off of the...

Well, how much are you clipping off of the Rejuvenation on the target if you are consuming the HoT? Each tick that you clip is ~2500 lost healing. If you are casting ~8-10 swiftmends per fight, in...
Forum: Druids 06/08/09, 2:23 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 272,250
Posted By Jurik
Pandora's Plea, with the assumption that the proc...

Pandora's Plea, with the assumption that the proc triggers exactly every 45 seconds.
Forum: Druids 06/08/09, 2:19 PM
Replies: 2,439
Views: 1,169,370
Posted By Jurik
Your increased overheal is likely due to the new...

Your increased overheal is likely due to the new blooming mechanic of lifebloom. Aside from relying less on Lifebloom, there's not much you can do to mitigate this.
Forum: Druids 06/04/09, 2:04 AM
Replies: 1,417
Views: 564,165
Posted By Jurik
Getting to 4t8 faster is a huge upgrade in and of...

Getting to 4t8 faster is a huge upgrade in and of itself, but just to give you some concrete counterexamples:
Spark of Hope is significantly better than any trinkets in 3.0.
Aesuga, Hand of Ardent...
Forum: Druids 05/23/09, 5:30 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 272,250
Posted By Jurik
IDS has to be one of the worst possible trinkets...

IDS has to be one of the worst possible trinkets to use for Vezax. That fight is one of the only places where Plea is a top contender.
Forum: Druids 05/20/09, 7:08 PM
Replies: 1,417
Views: 564,165
Posted By Jurik
1200 Spell Power and 200 incombat mana regen...

1200 Spell Power and 200 incombat mana regen should be sufficient to begin heroics.
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