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Forum: Warlocks 06/04/09, 5:24 PM
Replies: 2,067
Views: 870,095
Posted By oresteez
Just to expand on this answer: Because you are...

Just to expand on this answer:

Because you are taking Improved Soul Leech, you have less of a need to life tap as often. Since you are life tapping less, it reduces the benefit gained from using...
Forum: Warlocks 05/22/09, 9:30 AM
Replies: 2,067
Views: 870,095
Posted By oresteez
I don't think there's any singular piece of T8...

I don't think there's any singular piece of T8 that is so good that would warrant breaking the 4 piece T7 bonus.
Right now some people are debating whether 2 piece T8 is better than 4pc Tier7, so...
Forum: Warlocks 04/23/09, 2:58 PM
Replies: 3,035
Views: 3,750,755
Posted By oresteez
I'm sorry, I'm just looking for clarification. ...

I'm sorry, I'm just looking for clarification. So based on this quote, does this mean that at the 'default gear level', it's not worth it to even rush in for the second wave of immolation?

Thanks...
Forum: Warlocks 04/17/09, 11:21 PM
Replies: 1,178
Views: 1,395,437
Posted By oresteez
Thank you Splot, it's much appreciated! I wonder...

Thank you Splot, it's much appreciated!

I wonder if the Voidwalker tank build should just be removed, since they nerfed his hit points severely?
edit: Nerfed his bonus hit points that he receives...
Forum: Warlocks 04/17/09, 4:07 PM
Replies: 2,067
Views: 870,095
Posted By oresteez
Please edit your post to say you like watching...

Please edit your post to say you like watching Trains. I think you'll have less of a chance of receiving another infraction!

I'll help you with your question, since you sound fairly new in the ways...
Forum: Warlocks 04/17/09, 10:16 AM
Replies: 1,178
Views: 1,395,437
Posted By oresteez
In your 0/55/15 + 1 build, you do not have any...

In your 0/55/15 + 1 build, you do not have any points in Molten Core.

I see no reason why you wouldn't put that +1 into MC. There are many 0/56/15 builds that will swear by it--including the...
Forum: Warlocks 04/01/09, 4:30 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 136,878
Posted By oresteez
You bet it will! Check out the Simulationcraft...

You bet it will!
Check out the Simulationcraft thread here: http://elitistjerks.com/f80/t48311-simulationcraft_post_3_1_specs/

You'll see that aside from the Affliction build with the Doomguard, the...
Forum: Warlocks 03/13/09, 5:26 PM
Replies: 2,067
Views: 870,095
Posted By oresteez
You should also keep in mind that a Doomguard is...

You should also keep in mind that a Doomguard is going to (hopefully) be fully raid buffed (i.e., Blessing of Might, Kings, druid buffs, etc.)

The infernal is not going to have any of these buffs...
Forum: Warlocks 02/13/09, 2:52 PM
Replies: 2,067
Views: 870,095
Posted By oresteez
Oops, I called it a "score". You mean this game...

Oops, I called it a "score". You mean this game isn't called "World of How much DPS I can do on PatchwerkCraft"???
Point taken. Thanks for your answer.

I'll try out the spreadsheet. I usually...
Forum: Warlocks 02/13/09, 1:22 PM
Replies: 2,067
Views: 870,095
Posted By oresteez
I'm currently trying to figure out if I'm doing...

I'm currently trying to figure out if I'm doing something wrong with my Affliction build. My best score so far on Patchwerk is 4900. That's with a Doomguard. At the time, self buffed, I had 2150...
Forum: Warlocks 02/06/09, 12:43 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 37,803
Posted By oresteez
Thanks for the link. Honestly, at this stage of...

Thanks for the link.

Honestly, at this stage of the game, big deal. If a lock has not figured out a way to manage what we have been given, then you need to practice some more. Increasing the bag...
Forum: Warlocks 02/06/09, 12:27 PM
Replies: 637
Views: 754,707
Posted By oresteez
You make some good points, but you should make...

You make some good points, but you should make sure you go back and read this entire thread. It's been tested quite extensively that Dying Curse has no competition as the 2nd best trinket for a DPS...
Forum: Warlocks 02/06/09, 12:22 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 37,803
Posted By oresteez
Where did you get the name "abyss bag" from? Did...

Where did you get the name "abyss bag" from? Did you make it up, or read it somewhere?


Abyss is like never-ending right? Maybe it's a bag where as long as it's equipped, you never run out of...
Forum: Warlocks 02/06/09, 9:47 AM
Replies: 1,178
Views: 1,395,437
Posted By oresteez
Do you require a certain level of gear to make...

Do you require a certain level of gear to make Meta/ruin viable?

I see some people giving affliction a run for their money, but I don't want to respec and have my DPS drop...

Does it always work...
Forum: Warlocks 02/05/09, 5:30 PM
Replies: 637
Views: 754,707
Posted By oresteez
I'm confused.... It's working on every life tap?...

I'm confused....

It's working on every life tap? Or only when the cooldown is up? Or does Life tap have a chance to proc it?
Forum: Warlocks 02/05/09, 12:43 PM
Replies: 670
Views: 192,079
Posted By oresteez
Nevermind all these locks wondering why they...

Nevermind all these locks wondering why they can't break 6k!! I'm trying to figure out why I can't break 5k!!

I was easily #1 in the raid on Patchwerk, and had my doomguard out, but still fell...
Forum: Warlocks 02/05/09, 11:30 AM
Replies: 2,067
Views: 870,095
Posted By oresteez
I would tell them you are sorry for telling them...

I would tell them you are sorry for telling them how to play their class.

Haha, seriously though, don't base everything on what the tooltip says.
A heavy fire/destro spec'd warlock will indeed want...
Forum: Warlocks 02/05/09, 11:21 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 37,803
Posted By oresteez
edit: I changed my mind about my post.

edit: I changed my mind about my post.
Forum: Warlocks 02/05/09, 9:59 AM
Replies: 2,067
Views: 870,095
Posted By oresteez
He's probably referring to the lack of the...

He's probably referring to the lack of the Demonology talent: Demonic Aegis.

It turns 39% (i think) of your spirit into spell power, rather than the usual 30%
Forum: Warlocks 02/04/09, 1:09 PM
Replies: 2,067
Views: 870,095
Posted By oresteez
1. Depends on what your current professions are. ...

1. Depends on what your current professions are. Are you going to lose something substantial by switching? If you have nothing, than it's probably worth it, because it's a DPS increase that mostly...
Forum: Warlocks 02/04/09, 11:22 AM
Replies: 351
Views: 249,489
Posted By oresteez
There's several rotations listed in the main...

There's several rotations listed in the main Affliction thread.

That being said, I can't see how a starting rotation is going to make or break your DPS over the course of 3 minutes. Once that first...
Forum: Warlocks 02/03/09, 5:05 PM
Replies: 2,067
Views: 870,095
Posted By oresteez
I'm currently herbalism/alchemy I'm starting to...

I'm currently herbalism/alchemy

I'm starting to wonder if I should switch to Enchanting, so I can enchant my rings with more spellpower.
I see so many other warlocks have chosen that path.

I guess...
Forum: Warlocks 02/03/09, 4:15 PM
Replies: 2,067
Views: 870,095
Posted By oresteez
The cloak enchant and IDS do not stack? I would...

The cloak enchant and IDS do not stack?

I would go for both (probably just 1 point in IDS when you are able to take points out of supp/cata)
Forum: Warlocks 02/03/09, 10:03 AM
Replies: 351
Views: 249,489
Posted By oresteez
How much of a DPS boost is it to have a 2nd...

How much of a DPS boost is it to have a 2nd affliction warlock in the raid?
I know it will up your drain soul by quite a bit, is that it?

One thing I've noticed in my raids is that I always either...
Forum: Warlocks 02/02/09, 11:38 AM
Replies: 637
Views: 754,707
Posted By oresteez
To take the IOTDS conversation a little...

To take the IOTDS conversation a little further....

When someone asks you what's your spell power, would you tell them (I'm going to use random numbers here) you're spell power is 2200, or would you...
Forum: Warlocks 02/02/09, 11:32 AM
Replies: 670
Views: 192,079
Posted By oresteez
Hi all, I have yet to have a good solid run on...

Hi all,
I have yet to have a good solid run on Patchwerk in 25 man with my current gear and as affliction. (Lately my guild has been slacking/failing)
I joined a pug group in 10 man last night just...
Forum: Warlocks 02/01/09, 1:42 PM
Replies: 637
Views: 754,707
Posted By oresteez
I'm not sure if anyone has tested for this...but...

I'm not sure if anyone has tested for this...but does siphon life or drain life make the egg proc?
Forum: Warlocks 01/30/09, 4:20 PM
Replies: 351
Views: 249,489
Posted By oresteez
Uh oh, I see a Barry Bonds effect...

Uh oh, I see a Barry Bonds effect incoming.

Ladies and Gentleman, I'd like to introduce you to....... the asterisk (*)

It goes something like this:

The highest DPS spec after the patch is...
Forum: Warlocks 01/28/09, 3:51 PM
Replies: 1,178
Views: 1,395,437
Posted By oresteez
I leveled as Meta to 80, and I loved every second...

I leveled as Meta to 80, and I loved every second of it. Its such a fun spec, so I'm really watching this thread closely hoping to see more proof it can compete with Affliction.

That being said, I...
Forum: Warlocks 01/28/09, 12:10 PM
Replies: 2,067
Views: 870,095
Posted By oresteez
The pet thread has more details, especially...

The pet thread has more details, especially concerning what to do on Thaddius.

As far as Gluth, I never have a problem. I just jump down and hit the Pet Follow button several times. He usually...
Forum: Warlocks 01/27/09, 2:26 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 72,260
Posted By oresteez
Wow are you being serious or sarcastic? What's...

Wow are you being serious or sarcastic? What's next, are healers going to get a mod to tell them when to heal the main tank?

Affliction does not need to be made "idiot proof".
This whole thread...
Forum: Warlocks 01/27/09, 2:06 PM
Replies: 2,067
Views: 870,095
Posted By oresteez
I seem to ALWAYS be in a position where I could...

I seem to ALWAYS be in a position where I could either cast cast a shadowbolt now, and then UA (and then Immo) will drop off during the shadowbolt, or I could cast UA sooner and then end up clipping...
Forum: Warlocks 01/27/09, 12:02 PM
Replies: 2,067
Views: 870,095
Posted By oresteez
You both make excellent points, and have boosted...

You both make excellent points, and have boosted my confidence back up a bit.

I've downed 25 man patch once before, but it was with a different guild, my gear wasn't as good, and I wasn't running...
Forum: Warlocks 01/27/09, 11:24 AM
Replies: 2,067
Views: 870,095
Posted By oresteez
I am an affliction lock who is hitcapped (using...

I am an affliction lock who is hitcapped (using only 1 point in supp and cata) and has a good grasp of the rotation/reapplying of DOT's. (I won't consider myself perfect.) My gear consists mostly...
Forum: Warlocks 01/27/09, 10:10 AM
Replies: 1,633
Views: 3,266,804
Posted By oresteez
I would if you think you aren't going to get to...

I would if you think you aren't going to get to hit him for at least 10-15 seconds. A perfect example would be when fighting Gothik right before he teleports to the other side (assuming you aren't...
Forum: Warlocks 01/26/09, 1:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,381
Posted By oresteez
I was in a raid with another Aff. Warlock last...

I was in a raid with another Aff. Warlock last night, and we were not having any problems with Haunt. It looks fixed to me!

Now if only they would fix that damn Immolate bug....
Forum: Warlocks 01/22/09, 9:33 PM
Replies: 637
Views: 754,707
Posted By oresteez
Has anyone done any DPS calcuations for the egg? ...

Has anyone done any DPS calcuations for the egg? If it were to continue to work with Fel Armor, then how does it compare against Sundial and Embrace?
Forum: Shamans 01/22/09, 9:30 PM
Replies: 1,605
Views: 1,003,788
Posted By oresteez
Hi all, I'm asking this question for my friend,...

Hi all, I'm asking this question for my friend, he's currently elemental spec'd.

Very often, when he crits with one of his spells, it causes the current spell he's casting to be interrupted, and he...
Forum: Warlocks 01/21/09, 3:14 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 188,307
Posted By oresteez
Sorry..What's a DB? Did you mean DoomGuard? As...

Sorry..What's a DB? Did you mean DoomGuard?


As for the /pet follow, I know that works with Gluth.
I've heard people say they've tried it, and it does not work with Thaddius. Is this a new...
Forum: Warlocks 01/21/09, 3:11 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 72,260
Posted By oresteez
I don't think making all of the DOT's the same...

I don't think making all of the DOT's the same duration would work.

The reason:

Because you don't have the luxury to stand in the same spot the entire fight. There's almost always some reason...
Forum: Warlocks 01/21/09, 11:32 AM
Replies: 2,067
Views: 870,095
Posted By oresteez
But that does not mean that by using COE you are...

But that does not mean that by using COE you are going to lose 170 DPS. You are forgetting to calculate how much DPS you will gain by having COE up on the target.
(10-13% buff to magic damage must...
Forum: Warlocks 01/21/09, 11:27 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 188,307
Posted By oresteez
I'm trying to understand this trick--what are the...

I'm trying to understand this trick--what are the steps?

So you kill your add on the platform, now do you dismiss your pet? or jump to Thaddius first?

Once you land, you start channeling the eye,...
Forum: Warlocks 01/21/09, 11:16 AM
Replies: 1,633
Views: 3,266,804
Posted By oresteez
Is your math factoring in a gem slot? There's a...

Is your math factoring in a gem slot?

There's a chance that the list does not take gem slots into consideration.
Forum: Warlocks 01/21/09, 11:09 AM
Replies: 351
Views: 249,489
Posted By oresteez
15-20% decrease is huge, and there'd be a bigger...

15-20% decrease is huge, and there'd be a bigger uproar if that was the case...

Are you SURE you didn't do something differently last night?


On a side note, I noticed my damage last night on a...
Forum: Warlocks 01/20/09, 4:29 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 286,971
Posted By oresteez
Read the thread? I'll save you the...

Read the thread?

I'll save you the trouble.
Siphon Life, Immolate, and......

I believe it's still a debate between Curse of Agony and the Imp.

I think the winner might be CoA, since it's in effect...
Forum: Warlocks 01/20/09, 1:08 PM
Replies: 2,067
Views: 870,095
Posted By oresteez
I've sort of asked this in a different thread but...

I've sort of asked this in a different thread but I did not get the answer I was hoping for, so I'm going to simplify the question even further.

What's a bigger DPS increase for a haunt/ruin...
Forum: Warlocks 01/19/09, 11:16 AM
Replies: 1,633
Views: 3,266,804
Posted By oresteez
Based on your post, here is my...

Based on your post, here is my question/scenario.

I am hitcapped via gear with 3 points in each of the hit talents.

My question is what will be a bigger DPS upgrade for me, to swap out +hit for...
Forum: Warlocks 01/09/09, 11:48 AM
Replies: 1,633
Views: 3,266,804
Posted By oresteez
I'd imagine the main reason is because they are...

I'd imagine the main reason is because they are two very different fights. I've had Vault fights where I've stood in practically the same spot from start to finish.

Whereas in a Saph fight you have...
Forum: Warlocks 01/09/09, 11:42 AM
Replies: 2,067
Views: 870,095
Posted By oresteez
Thanks for the tip--I forgot about...

Thanks for the tip--I forgot about Shadowflame.

I really like using Seed during Phase 1 of Kel'Thuzad. It's especially useful late in the phase, when you toss it on a slow moving skeleton and by...
Forum: Warlocks 01/09/09, 11:32 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 151,285
Posted By oresteez
I soft of tried this the other night. We were...

I soft of tried this the other night. We were about to wipe anyway because the tank died, so I figured why the heck not?

I ran to the wall during the breath, and was able to avoid the damage. So...
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