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Forum: The Dung Heap 02/16/11, 10:13 AM
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Posted By mkultra55
Once you reach the various HoT cutoff points...

Once you reach the various HoT cutoff points Haste no longer effects ELW, RT HoT or HR so saying Haste effects these spells is not being completely honest. Basically after the cutoff neither Haste...
Forum: The Dung Heap 02/16/11, 10:06 AM
Replies: 30,094
Views: 1,872,434
Posted By mkultra55
I agree for the most part and what you mention is...

I agree for the most part and what you mention is another reason why I continue to waffle on the Mastery issue. I worry about the end of each Tier when gear means players will rarely (hopefully) be...
Forum: Shamans 02/16/11, 1:16 AM
Replies: 366
Views: 1,182,128
Posted By mkultra55
I've gone back and forth on the Haste vs Mastery...

I've gone back and forth on the Haste vs Mastery issue and still haven't decided what works best for me. That said I have a couple of issues with your assumptions.

1) In the case where someone is...
Forum: The Dung Heap 01/27/11, 4:04 PM
Replies: 30,094
Views: 1,872,434
Posted By mkultra55
You're forgetting that Haste will also have a...

You're forgetting that Haste will also have a huge impact on your overall throughput especially if you are making smart use out of Chain Heal.
Forum: Shamans 01/21/11, 5:39 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 1,182,128
Posted By mkultra55
I agree for the most part and the norm for me (in...

I agree for the most part and the norm for me (in 25's) is HR/CH/ELW with CH sometimes number one. ELW does make up a significant portion of my healing but by far the majority of my healing comes...
Forum: Shamans 01/20/11, 10:11 AM
Replies: 366
Views: 1,182,128
Posted By mkultra55
Isn't it a bit disingenuous to cite Paragon Resto...

Isn't it a bit disingenuous to cite Paragon Resto Shaman when discussing the optimal way to gear. From what I gather the Resto Shaman in Paragon (and the other bleeding edge Guilds) are there as...
Forum: Shamans 12/18/10, 4:23 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 1,182,128
Posted By mkultra55
Hmm. I've been running some numbers myself (I...

Hmm. I've been running some numbers myself (I want to give them a once over and compare my findings to a couple of logs before I post them).

My numbers took into account the added crit for HS as...
Forum: The Dung Heap 12/15/10, 9:29 AM
Replies: 30,094
Views: 1,872,434
Posted By mkultra55
So good to see this thread back. Thanks for all...

So good to see this thread back. Thanks for all the great info.

A discussion I'd like to have is what people are using for big heals on a Tank after a Riptide. At first I was doing RT/UL/GHW/GHW...
Forum: Mages 11/28/09, 12:54 AM
Replies: 1,603
Views: 1,598,723
Posted By mkultra55
Hmm that's interesting. I volunteered to go FFB...

Hmm that's interesting. I volunteered to go FFB for an Anub 25 kill the other night and was unhappy with my DPS. I was comfortable using a mouseover macro to apply LB but the adds never seemed to...
Forum: Paladins 05/12/09, 1:32 PM
Replies: 1,055
Views: 569,726
Posted By mkultra55
Thanks for this. I've been trying to sort...

Thanks for this. I've been trying to sort through logs to see what Sac is really doing. I originally assumed Div Sac had the 150% HP cap to help Pallies avoid being insta gibbed when Bubble was on...
Forum: Paladins 01/06/09, 12:43 PM
Replies: 2,260
Views: 1,846,074
Posted By mkultra55
I use Pitbull for Unitframes and set a Buff...

I use Pitbull for Unitframes and set a Buff Filter to just show Sacred Shield and Beacon with a timer on each icon. I can see anyone on the Raid who has the Buff and instantly know when it has...
Forum: Mages 12/26/08, 8:43 AM
Replies: 967
Views: 403,034
Posted By mkultra55
After trolling in here a bit I can't seem to find...

After trolling in here a bit I can't seem to find this answer so pardon if it has been covered...

Do FoF procs count as a snare on a Raid Boss in terms of Torment the Weak? I was thinking of...
Forum: Mages 11/29/08, 2:30 PM
Replies: 1,603
Views: 1,598,723
Posted By mkultra55
Back to Mirror Image for a sec... Has anyone...

Back to Mirror Image for a sec...

Has anyone else noticed that your threat seems to jump back HIGHER than it should be after the last image is dead? It's almost as if my threat is being banked...
Forum: Mages 11/26/08, 2:43 PM
Replies: 1,603
Views: 1,598,723
Posted By mkultra55
Thanx, Manly for all the research and info. FFB...

Thanx, Manly for all the research and info. FFB has intrigued me since it was announced.

I was slightly disturbed by your latest WWS that had a DK on top. How do you feel Mages will scale with...
Forum: Mages 11/18/08, 6:06 PM
Replies: 5,355
Views: 3,112,285
Posted By mkultra55
On the subject of TTW... According to the FAQ...

On the subject of TTW... According to the FAQ Slow is the only snare that will (may) work on Bosses. So is the reason FoF doesn't work is because the Boss is considered Frozen (which is not a...
Forum: Paladins 11/08/08, 12:40 PM
Replies: 2,260
Views: 1,846,074
Posted By mkultra55
One thing you should add to you section on Hand...

One thing you should add to you section on Hand of Sacrifice. You can also Beacon yourself and heal the MT. The reflected heals proc Spiritual Attunement returning mana. The same trick can be used...
Forum: Paladins 10/20/08, 5:26 PM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 799,302
Posted By mkultra55
This statement makes so much sense it will never...

This statement makes so much sense it will never happen.

If the FoL HoT worked with Beacon then I could see some playstyle changes where it would be useful. I stuck the Flash Glyph on to heal...
Forum: Shamans 10/17/08, 3:47 PM
Replies: 3,773
Views: 844,858
Posted By mkultra55
Yeah....is it "shitty" because it's a Badge item...

Yeah....is it "shitty" because it's a Badge item (meaning it carries a stigma) or is it really bad? I'm assuming he was talking about the 2.5 speed Vanir's Fists?
Forum: Mages 10/14/08, 4:57 PM
Replies: 5,355
Views: 3,112,285
Posted By mkultra55
I still don't see the reasoning behind excluding...

I still don't see the reasoning behind excluding Frostbolt (and Frostfire for that matter) from Spell Impact. Just doing ghetto Theorycrafting and adding a straight 6% to the Frost Build's DPS still...
Forum: Shamans 10/12/08, 9:05 PM
Replies: 3,773
Views: 844,858
Posted By mkultra55
I guess that's what's confusing to me. So if...

I guess that's what's confusing to me. So if Melee Hit=Spell Hit shouldn't Dual Wield Specialization also effect Spell Hit? Posts here have said it doesn't. Does Dual Wield Specialization help WF,...
Forum: Shamans 10/12/08, 8:51 PM
Replies: 3,773
Views: 844,858
Posted By mkultra55
I've been a little confused as well by the talk...

I've been a little confused as well by the talk of gearing for spell hit. I have a Mage so I totally get the need for him to be at the hit cap but that's because 100% of his damage comes from...
Forum: Paladins 10/12/08, 3:03 AM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 799,302
Posted By mkultra55
Ahhh.. my bad. ;-) I've been playing with a...

Ahhh.. my bad. ;-) I've been playing with a Shockadin leveling build with JotW and I just got used to Imp. Judgements being there. Thanx.
Forum: Paladins 10/12/08, 2:30 AM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 799,302
Posted By mkultra55
Just a quick question as to why everyone is...

Just a quick question as to why everyone is saying most Holy Pallies will be getting Imp. BoM. If I decide to do a Beacon Build I was looking at 51/5/15 to get Kings as well as Conviction.

To...
Forum: Mages 10/10/08, 10:48 PM
Replies: 5,355
Views: 3,112,285
Posted By mkultra55
I'm still a little annoyed that a Frost heavy...

I'm still a little annoyed that a Frost heavy Frostfire spec is pretty much DOA. Maybe if Empowered Frostbolt effected Frostfire the same way Empowered Fireball does. I really wanted a Frost...
Forum: Paladins 10/08/08, 10:33 AM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 799,302
Posted By mkultra55
Infusion should be similar to a Druid's Swiftmend...

Infusion should be similar to a Druid's Swiftmend IMO. Make it a spell (off the GCD) that is unavailable until the proc (like a Swiftmend is unavailable until a HoT is on the target). This way we...
Forum: Mages 10/05/08, 10:14 PM
Replies: 5,355
Views: 3,112,285
Posted By mkultra55
I was playing with a spec like that. If Spell...

I was playing with a spec like that. If Spell Impact worked with Frostfire it would help offset (a little) the loss of all the Fire goodies going at least 50 in Fire brings to Frostfire. I don't...
Forum: Mages 10/05/08, 2:17 PM
Replies: 5,355
Views: 3,112,285
Posted By mkultra55
Yeah..I've read the same. I just haven't seen...

Yeah..I've read the same. I just haven't seen any discussion from players doing Naxx 25 (for example) about threat. Maybe that's the answer right there. If it was an issue they would be talking...
Forum: Mages 10/05/08, 1:35 PM
Replies: 5,355
Views: 3,112,285
Posted By mkultra55
Ahh...my bad. Thanx. On the same subject...

Ahh...my bad. Thanx.

On the same subject (Frostfire Builds) has anyone figured out whether Burning Soul/Frost Channeling effect Frostfire (in terms of threat)? Does Frostfire double dip? Does...
Forum: Mages 10/05/08, 12:35 PM
Replies: 5,355
Views: 3,112,285
Posted By mkultra55
If you take the given example of 5K DPS over a 5...

If you take the given example of 5K DPS over a 5 minute fight and that each IV would add 20K damage while up (in a perfect world) wouldn't Coldsnap allow for 3 IV's over that fight? That's 60,000...
Forum: Mages 10/05/08, 1:40 AM
Replies: 5,355
Views: 3,112,285
Posted By mkultra55
Question about the Frostfire Build.... I've seen...

Question about the Frostfire Build.... I've seen you post it before and you always have Burning Soul. Do Burning Soul and Frost Channeling BOTH lower threat from Frostfire Bolt or do NEITHER lower...
Forum: Shamans 10/02/08, 1:40 PM
Replies: 3,773
Views: 844,858
Posted By mkultra55
I think he meant that there is no other CC with...

I think he meant that there is no other CC with BOTH a cast time AND a CD. Psychiic Scream is instant with a CD while Fear and Poly are cast but can be spammed.

As far as waiting to 80 I think the...
Forum: Shamans 10/01/08, 9:35 PM
Replies: 3,773
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Posted By mkultra55
That's a nice idea. I loved the new dps rotation...

That's a nice idea. I loved the new dps rotation but i hated what it did to my mana pool and to my threat..that sort of solves both and lowers dps without hurting Elemental builds.
Forum: Shamans 09/30/08, 11:11 PM
Replies: 3,773
Views: 844,858
Posted By mkultra55
So are the added Charges on Imp SS a waste now? ...

So are the added Charges on Imp SS a waste now? How can we do 4 hits of Nature Damage in 12 seconds or really 8 seconds since that is the CD of a talented SS? I assumed that when the DeBuff worked...
Forum: Shamans 09/27/08, 5:35 PM
Replies: 3,773
Views: 844,858
Posted By mkultra55
If WF/FT is the direction Blizzard wants us to...

If WF/FT is the direction Blizzard wants us to move towards isn't it about time we lose the hidden 3 sec CD on WF? Perhaps add a mechanic that only adds the CD if WF is imbued on the Offhand?

Would...
Forum: The Dung Heap 08/18/08, 5:33 PM
Replies: 30,094
Views: 1,872,434
Posted By mkultra55
My Guild is in TK and SSC right now. I switched...

My Guild is in TK and SSC right now. I switched to Frost from 2/48/11more out of boredom than anything else....along with being tired of our BM Hunters topping me on the meters. ;-) What's...
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/31/08, 1:45 PM
Replies: 4,786
Views: 768,559
Posted By mkultra55
I have to say I'm disappointed with this "polish...

I have to say I'm disappointed with this "polish Pass" for the most part. I understand why WG was removed and changed it's just that FoF seems so......blecchhh. I was hoping they could come up with...
Forum: Paladins 07/18/08, 8:01 PM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 799,302
Posted By mkultra55
Beacon if Light is a little vague right...

Beacon if Light is a little vague right now...

Does the target get the HoT also (I assume yes but who knows)?
Do you lose the HoT if you go out of Range of the Beacon after it has been cast?
If a...
Forum: Paladins 07/18/08, 7:13 PM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 799,302
Posted By mkultra55
Yeah good point. After reviewing I'm thinking a...

Yeah good point. After reviewing I'm thinking a more traditional Holy/Prot Build is still going to be better for raiding. The HoT is great as well as our Divine Swiftness ;-). Plus I'm pretty...
Forum: Paladins 07/18/08, 6:23 PM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 799,302
Posted By mkultra55
I agree. It's strange that we went from the...

I agree. It's strange that we went from the Healers with endless mana to the Healers who need Innvervate the most.
I still have hope that Illumination will return to 100% before the Beta is done.
Forum: Paladins 07/18/08, 6:19 PM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 799,302
Posted By mkultra55
Do you think that means we will have a permanent...

Do you think that means we will have a permanent BoLight effect on our Heals or is it the combined effect of the new talents?
Forum: Paladins 07/18/08, 6:17 PM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 799,302
Posted By mkultra55
I see this as more a Holy Pally talent TBH. For...

I see this as more a Holy Pally talent TBH. For the Holy Pally going for Beacon of Light and Kings.

A Build iike this -

Talent Calculator - World of Warcraft...
Forum: Paladins 07/18/08, 5:49 PM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 799,302
Posted By mkultra55
I was thinking for the Sheath of Light build that...

I was thinking for the Sheath of Light build that it would be good to put 5 points into Divine Strength to get the AP increase which in turn would boost my Spell Power.
Forum: Paladins 07/18/08, 5:41 PM
Replies: 5,793
Views: 799,302
Posted By mkultra55
Quick thoughts.... Sheath of Light.... This...

Quick thoughts....

Sheath of Light.... This really needs to be lower in the tree. Swap it with Crusade or (better) PoJ.

Beacon of Light... Does this effect stack like Lifebloom? There's no...
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/04/08, 3:38 PM
Replies: 4,786
Views: 768,559
Posted By mkultra55
....and as I said it is inherently poor design if...

....and as I said it is inherently poor design if a high end Raid NEEDS Lock and Shadow Priest DeBuffs to be effective. No class should be required for any fight. This has been a cornerstone...
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/04/08, 12:25 PM
Replies: 4,786
Views: 768,559
Posted By mkultra55
I think you keep missing my point. I'm not...

I think you keep missing my point. I'm not talking about a full respec I'm talking about switching to an Off Spec for that fight. The idea of respeccing on a fight by fight basis is somewhat...
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/04/08, 11:26 AM
Replies: 4,786
Views: 768,559
Posted By mkultra55
As has been stated already...Immunity fights...

As has been stated already...Immunity fights represent a rarity now and (hopefully) in the WotLK so it's silly to spend this much time on the issue. We don't have enough information about the new...
Forum: Warlocks 07/03/08, 12:08 PM
Replies: 4,153
Views: 875,631
Posted By mkultra55
It would be nice if each class was unique (to...

It would be nice if each class was unique (to some extent) in how they output damage. I think many Mages like myself had issues with locks for the simple reason that they were better at our primary...
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/03/08, 9:44 AM
Replies: 4,786
Views: 768,559
Posted By mkultra55
Not to beat a dead horse but I never said the...

Not to beat a dead horse but I never said the SPriest should respec for a Shadow Immune Fight. I said if there was a Shadow Immune Boss the Priest could drop out of Shadowform and throw Smites if he...
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/03/08, 1:06 AM
Replies: 4,786
Views: 768,559
Posted By mkultra55
Wow... I'm sorry but you fail on this. A Shadow...

Wow... I'm sorry but you fail on this.

A Shadow Priest DOES have damage spells to fall back on...his/her Holy School. You know...Smite and Holy Fire. A Shadow Priest being forced to leave...
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/02/08, 5:04 PM
Replies: 4,786
Views: 768,559
Posted By mkultra55
Amen Brother.... Immunity should be logically...

Amen Brother.... Immunity should be logically applied or completely removed from the game.
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