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Forum: Mages 02/25/11, 9:25 PM
Replies: 783
Views: 3,966,318
Posted By Valindil
The initial impact does though. I removed the...

The initial impact does though. I removed the ignite text though because its pretty negligible compared to the overall damage anyway.
Forum: Mages 02/25/11, 6:54 PM
Replies: 783
Views: 3,966,318
Posted By Valindil
Just doing some tests on dummies: - My average...

Just doing some tests on dummies:

- My average LB seemed to do from 35 - 45k damage including dot ignites
- My average Combustion was like 150k

This means that for every second LB isn't up your...
Forum: Mages 01/29/11, 7:38 AM
Replies: 783
Views: 3,966,318
Posted By Valindil
There seem to be some inconsistencies with your...

There seem to be some inconsistencies with your post here Silver. The simc results you linked show...

Crit = 1.2625 Haste = 1.4039 Mastery = 1.1214

... not the values you posted there. Although...
Forum: Mages 01/15/11, 10:44 PM
Replies: 1,672
Views: 1,153,530
Posted By Valindil
I'm going to expand on what Kavan just said...

I'm going to expand on what Kavan just said above, and to help ease some people's confusion about the value of haste.

Haste isn't a very good stat (comparative to crit and somewhat even with...
Forum: Mages 11/04/10, 10:25 PM
Replies: 710
Views: 721,250
Posted By Valindil
Commentary on mana usage from the Beta...

Commentary on mana usage from the Beta raids

Right now its pretty obvious we oom hard around the 3min mark on most fights, I know a lot of people are working on theorycrafting right now to find the...
Forum: Mages 10/31/10, 8:31 AM
Replies: 710
Views: 721,250
Posted By Valindil
Is combustion modified by haste? I didn't think...

Is combustion modified by haste? I didn't think it was.
Forum: Mages 10/31/10, 2:44 AM
Replies: 710
Views: 721,250
Posted By Valindil
I'd just like to help clarify some of the...

I'd just like to help clarify some of the assumption that were made on the previous page about ignite munching. There is no internal cooldown on ignite, it simply works as Mysteltainn said.




Here...
Forum: Mages 03/23/10, 11:33 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 103,897
Posted By Valindil
That's a very inventive way of looking at it...

That's a very inventive way of looking at it however IA doesn't work like that. Every time you absorb damage this starts a new instance of +sp from IA for 10 seconds, and does not refresh old...
Forum: Mages 03/22/10, 3:17 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 103,897
Posted By Valindil
Currently it does count towards IA but we don't...

Currently it does count towards IA but we don't know for sure yet if it will stay that way. Nothing has appeared in the patch notes about it but its unlikely to be a change blizzard will announce...
Forum: Mages 03/22/10, 12:39 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 103,897
Posted By Valindil
The short answer to that is no. The removal of...

The short answer to that is no.

The removal of the 5% cap is moot considering even with 3/3 IA you cannot get there with your wards, the only way to hit that would to be to use additional mana...
Forum: Mages 03/21/10, 6:48 PM
Replies: 1,672
Views: 1,153,530
Posted By Valindil
Rawr also has the value of Phylactery of the...

Rawr also has the value of Phylactery of the Nameless Lich on a 90second internal cooldown, the ICD is in fact 100seconds.

I tested this by putting LB's on all the dummies and throwing pyroblasts on...
Forum: Mages 03/21/10, 6:22 PM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,451,992
Posted By Valindil
Also to give some contrast to the argument,...

Also to give some contrast to the argument, fights which Arcane Stability can give a reliable/worthwhile damage increase are:

Marrowgar ~ For burst on spikes during bonestorm
Deathwhisper ~...
Forum: Mages 03/17/10, 9:56 PM
Replies: 2,838
Views: 1,235,419
Posted By Valindil
This would help if you were experiencing...

This would help if you were experiencing server-side lag which is what I think Aastarius is referring to, but if your guild is getting <100ms whilst you are getting 300+ I'd assume the lag is a...
Forum: Mages 03/17/10, 8:23 PM
Replies: 1,054
Views: 908,664
Posted By Valindil
I think you may still be confused with the resist...

I think you may still be confused with the resist mechanics of the previous 2 expansions. If you take a look here (http://elitistjerks.com/f15/t44675-resistance_mechanics_wotlk/) you can see the new...
Forum: Mages 03/16/10, 5:28 AM
Replies: 1,054
Views: 908,664
Posted By Valindil
Fire scales better with Spellpower (35% better...

Fire scales better with Spellpower (35% better coefficient on main nuke), haste (longer cast time and doesn't get capped), and crit (hugely better % modifier) but this is largely offset due to the...
Forum: Mages 03/16/10, 4:25 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 103,897
Posted By Valindil
You're assumptions are correct, if we resolve the...

You're assumptions are correct, if we resolve the calculations for a rank 9 mana shield:

Mana_lost = Base_absorb * 1.5
Mana_lost = 1330 * 1.5
Mana_lost = 1995

Spellpower_gained = (Base_absorb +...
Forum: Mages 01/01/10, 4:26 PM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,451,992
Posted By Valindil
The difference would likely be a mana issue. ...

The difference would likely be a mana issue. Depending on what simulator you're using to get your results, on some fights it may determine that ABx4 rotations runs you oom at points and switches you...
Forum: Mages 12/31/09, 8:07 PM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,451,992
Posted By Valindil
That's indeed correct. As pointed out a MBAM has...

That's indeed correct. As pointed out a MBAM has far higher dps then 4 stack AB so obviously its more intuitive to haste your MBAM. I'll make the corrections on my post.
Forum: Mages 12/31/09, 1:13 AM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,451,992
Posted By Valindil
I got my 2pcT10 today and did a few tests with it...

I got my 2pcT10 today and did a few tests with it to determine the haste values needed and the rotations to use. It is true that the 12% buff will occur when the spell that proc'd it ends. Assuming...
Forum: Mages 12/24/09, 11:17 PM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,451,992
Posted By Valindil
In what way, are you referring to the switch...

In what way, are you referring to the switch between mashing a single button to having to place a FS ring, or do you mean because you can't que FS server-side while on the AE GCD? I do it all the...
Forum: Mages 12/23/09, 9:03 PM
Replies: 1,603
Views: 1,598,965
Posted By Valindil
At first I was skeptical that FS would now beat...

At first I was skeptical that FS would now beat blizzard as FFB spec, but when I tested it on the dummies (single target) my results concurred with this.

From the testing I did these were my...
Forum: Mages 12/22/09, 4:27 AM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,451,992
Posted By Valindil
I would also like to point out that even if using...

I would also like to point out that even if using Arcane Explosion to AoE, so long as the mobs aren't being moved around too much as mentioned, it is still a dps increase to Flamestrike every 8...
Forum: Mages 12/21/09, 11:48 PM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,451,992
Posted By Valindil
I may be wrong but I didn't think absorbing...

I may be wrong but I didn't think absorbing damage with your wards or other shields procced the Magic Absorption talent, I thought it required a full resist which is near impossible in a raid?

EDIT:...
Forum: The Dung Heap 12/19/09, 8:14 AM
Replies: 30,103
Views: 1,886,002
Posted By Valindil
Yea there are a lot of things you can do to...

Yea there are a lot of things you can do to improve your dps. I'll add some gear/talent/other changes you can make as well as provide a few tips to getting the most out of your mage.

1) Never use...
Forum: The Dung Heap 12/16/09, 8:30 AM
Replies: 30,103
Views: 1,886,002
Posted By Valindil
If you're good at managing your haste Black Magic...

If you're good at managing your haste Black Magic is better on a single handed weapon. The staff enchant is still superior tho.
Forum: Mages 12/15/09, 4:49 PM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,451,992
Posted By Valindil
It probably does take into consideration the...

It probably does take into consideration the slightly diminished effects of haste after a certain value, however like I said Crit rating and spirit are still significantly worse stats for any...
Forum: Mages 12/14/09, 9:25 PM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,451,992
Posted By Valindil
In Hyjal AE was vastly superior to blizzard for...

In Hyjal AE was vastly superior to blizzard for Arcane, however currently they are almost inseparable by their dps so what it's going to come down to is their usage. There are a few facts to...
Forum: Mages 12/14/09, 1:25 AM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,451,992
Posted By Valindil
Hehe, sorry if I was a bit overwhelming before...

Hehe, sorry if I was a bit overwhelming before but I'll try and relay my understanding (which I think is correct) of the AoE caps, first I'll explain the old system

Old system

Every spell had a...
Forum: Mages 12/14/09, 12:12 AM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,451,992
Posted By Valindil
What? The way blizzard works out damage in AoE...

What? The way blizzard works out damage in AoE with more targets then the damage cap (now 10 targets) is exactly the same except now the cap is considerably larger (the damage you'd do to 10 targets...
Forum: Mages 12/13/09, 10:56 PM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,451,992
Posted By Valindil
The first thing you need to be striving for is...

The first thing you need to be striving for is our 2 piece T10 because it is just so ridiculously strong. The fastest way to get this is to get shoulders + gloves for 60 badges each. It is...
Forum: Mages 12/13/09, 10:30 PM
Replies: 5,355
Views: 3,113,312
Posted By Valindil
I tried out Firestarter for the first time on...

I tried out Firestarter for the first time on Anub'arak last night with a FFB spec. Although it was only 1 attempt it seemed to have some positive situational results.

My general rotation...
Forum: Mages 12/13/09, 9:54 PM
Replies: 5,355
Views: 3,113,312
Posted By Valindil
In a raid your blizzard will be 5.77 and your FS...

In a raid your blizzard will be 5.77 and your FS 1.44 giving you a 7.21 second cycle if you FS > Blizzard. It would probably be more beneficial for you to FSR9 > FSR8 > Blizzard as you'll get all 4...
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