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Forum: Priests 02/17/11, 8:11 AM
Replies: 875
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Posted By TheDoctor
If 10/31 build is really raid viable it belongs...

If 10/31 build is really raid viable it belongs in the Holy thread primarily, because it isn't truly a Discipline build. There are a lot of claims of it being the "Best" spec but I just don't see it...
Forum: Priests 02/16/11, 8:41 PM
Replies: 875
Views: 1,946,244
Posted By TheDoctor
Anytime there is a large margin of disparity...

Anytime there is a large margin of disparity between spec/classes raids will always tend to stack those individuals. The mana change won't fix that... Because the source of the problem hasn't...
Forum: Priests 02/15/11, 10:53 AM
Replies: 875
Views: 1,946,244
Posted By TheDoctor
The reason PW:S spam is so favorable compared to...

The reason PW:S spam is so favorable compared to other heals is that Mastery improves PW:S 100% of the time where it only improves DA on your Crit%. This results in a PW:S which is already a very...
Forum: The Dung Heap 01/24/11, 9:19 AM
Replies: 30,094
Views: 1,870,206
Posted By TheDoctor
This belongs in the Simple Q&A portion. 1) You...

This belongs in the Simple Q&A portion.

1) You aren't enchanted... You aren't really gemmed properly... You have HIT gear... You have resilience gear (ok if you have nothing without resilience but...
Forum: Priests 12/31/10, 1:41 PM
Replies: 875
Views: 1,946,244
Posted By TheDoctor
I disagree with your conclusion. Just from the...

I disagree with your conclusion. Just from the data that you have here you can see that Smite > Heal. The HPS is better and if you maintain Evangelism the HPM is better. You also fail to...
Forum: Priests 12/16/10, 11:33 AM
Replies: 875
Views: 1,946,244
Posted By TheDoctor
First, with regard to AoE shield spamming. This...

First, with regard to AoE shield spamming. This still isn't viable as a prolonged mechanic. Even with the buff under normal conditions you will only get one proc per the ICD. That means the vast...
Forum: Priests 12/13/10, 5:52 PM
Replies: 875
Views: 1,946,244
Posted By TheDoctor
It isn't so much that haste is irrelevant, as...

It isn't so much that haste is irrelevant, as that your proposed solution of replacing GHeal is inaccurate.

Now that PW:S spam and the BT haste 'soft cap' are no longer present to the same degree...
Forum: Priests 05/06/10, 4:10 PM
Replies: 635
Views: 302,129
Posted By TheDoctor
I am interested in details about GC's comment...

I am interested in details about GC's comment about a Big Bubble for tanks as well.

Somethings to think about here are:
- If the Big Bubble is a different spell that is vulnerable to Weakened Soul....
Forum: The Dung Heap 04/28/10, 8:38 PM
Replies: 30,094
Views: 1,870,206
Posted By TheDoctor
30% of the critical glyph heal, non of the absorb...

30% of the critical glyph heal, non of the absorb amount counts.
Forum: Public Discussion 04/28/10, 4:35 PM
Replies: 374
Views: 75,269
Posted By TheDoctor
You can't "filter" the situation you describe on...

You can't "filter" the situation you describe on the server side. Unless you want to give up knowledge of usefull and necessary information. The server already does a very good job of limiting the...
Forum: Public Discussion 04/27/10, 5:33 PM
Replies: 374
Views: 75,269
Posted By TheDoctor
When you look at progression raiding there are...

When you look at progression raiding there are really two primary personality characteristics in competition. Individually we all fit somewhere between the two extremes which are...

Type A - I like...
Forum: Priests 04/09/10, 1:03 PM
Replies: 635
Views: 302,129
Posted By TheDoctor
First it is in no way a "(potentially) huge buff"...

First it is in no way a "(potentially) huge buff" that the efficiency it provides would be necessary. It is merely an alignment of mechanics that it becomes worth the effort "possibly". Though if...
Forum: Priests 04/08/10, 12:34 PM
Replies: 635
Views: 302,129
Posted By TheDoctor
I definitely agree that it can be valuable. The...

I definitely agree that it can be valuable. The only problem I see is how long it will take to convince healers that are used to casting a heal on anyone <100%, to let the HoTs do the work of...
Forum: Priests 04/08/10, 11:15 AM
Replies: 635
Views: 302,129
Posted By TheDoctor
Right now everything is speculation. Because...

Right now everything is speculation. Because priests already have a large number of healing tools I didn't expect to see the "WOW new healing spell" and I did expect PW:Barrier to finally maybe make...
Forum: Priests 04/07/10, 9:37 AM
Replies: 411
Views: 595,969
Posted By TheDoctor
Crit does not increase the amount healed per...

Crit does not increase the amount healed per cast. It on average increases the amount healed per cast. You can not ensure that you will crit at a given time nor on whom for the AoE heals, just like...
Forum: Priests 04/07/10, 9:09 AM
Replies: 2,077
Views: 817,384
Posted By TheDoctor
If the original testing that I did still holds...

If the original testing that I did still holds true, which I have no reason to doubt. The DA is always consumed first.
Forum: Priests 10/06/09, 7:52 AM
Replies: 1,039
Views: 926,483
Posted By TheDoctor
Spamming heals on one target as Disc just isn't...

Spamming heals on one target as Disc just isn't going to tax your mana pool. Especially considering that for one target PW:S is going to on average regen mana, Penance is mathematically infinitely...
Forum: Priests 09/17/09, 6:10 PM
Replies: 1,039
Views: 926,483
Posted By TheDoctor
Well there are two ways to attack this problem. ...

Well there are two ways to attack this problem.

- How does haste impact the cost of a given spell?

This should be quite clear. The cost of the spell does not change with any stat, haste...
Forum: Priests 09/16/09, 7:39 PM
Replies: 864
Views: 474,547
Posted By TheDoctor
There is not necessarily anything wrong with just...

There is not necessarily anything wrong with just shielding. In a fight like Twins where it is guaranteed that the entirety of a PW:S will be effective, it is a fixed EHPS*. Whether that is...
Forum: Priests 09/15/09, 7:29 PM
Replies: 566
Views: 815,003
Posted By TheDoctor
I broke the 4pc rather quickly. Once I had 3...

I broke the 4pc rather quickly. Once I had 3 iLvl245 items, 2 of which were T9 set pieces I broke the set. It is really difficult to notice the change is SP... Mathematically, I took a hit though...
Forum: Priests 09/15/09, 3:54 PM
Replies: 1,039
Views: 926,483
Posted By TheDoctor
I think it depends on how you look at this......

I think it depends on how you look at this...

When you compare SP, Crit rating, and Haste rating. Basically both Haste and Crit are never going to compare to SP. SP is just that good. So when it...
Forum: Priests 09/14/09, 4:44 PM
Replies: 2,077
Views: 817,384
Posted By TheDoctor
For DA/PW:S they act in accordance with "Shortest...

For DA/PW:S they act in accordance with "Shortest Duration effect first" which is similar but not equal to (e). It is rather difficult to control the situation well enough to verify that (e) would...
Forum: Priests 09/14/09, 11:04 AM
Replies: 566
Views: 815,003
Posted By TheDoctor
Haste isn't as bad as you think and Crit isn't as...

Haste isn't as bad as you think and Crit isn't as good as you think. If you only use BT'd FH then you have a much lower amount of haste before you are limited on what haste to have prior to BT...
Forum: Priests 09/14/09, 10:37 AM
Replies: 1,039
Views: 926,483
Posted By TheDoctor
Many of the trinkets are not fully working so it...

Many of the trinkets are not fully working so it may be difficult to play with just the trinket comparisons at this time. I hope to improve that soon. The Spirit portion of Spark of Hope is working...
Forum: Priests 09/13/09, 9:30 PM
Replies: 1,039
Views: 926,483
Posted By TheDoctor
After all this discussion on Haste and stat...

After all this discussion on Haste and stat ratings... It really started me thinking. I have been of the mindset that throughput and regen need to be measured in their own rights, and for a static...
Forum: Priests 09/11/09, 4:34 PM
Replies: 1,039
Views: 926,483
Posted By TheDoctor
Gear upgrading in general benefits the raid...

Gear upgrading in general benefits the raid group.. If it was a discussion of optimal raid gearing I would agree. Then you would get into the discussion of the worst geared player or the worst...
Forum: Priests 09/11/09, 12:23 PM
Replies: 2,077
Views: 817,384
Posted By TheDoctor
The iLvl 232 T9 set is probably not worth losing...

The iLvl 232 T9 set is probably not worth losing the T8 4pc... Primarily for Discipline Priests that can maintain a high uptime of 'Disciplined Power'.

Once you start looking at the stat shift from...
Forum: Priests 09/11/09, 2:52 AM
Replies: 1,039
Views: 926,483
Posted By TheDoctor
It is true that increased throughput yields a...

It is true that increased throughput yields a mana efficiency for all throughput stats except for the most part Haste. Now the point I am trying to make is:

Mana efficiency =/= Mana regen and it...
Forum: Priests 09/10/09, 1:58 PM
Replies: 1,039
Views: 926,483
Posted By TheDoctor
So I have to agree with this: Trying to compare...

So I have to agree with this:


Trying to compare the throughput and regenerative aspects of any stat can not be done with confidence. In all cases what you actually have is a change to the healing...
Forum: Priests 09/02/09, 1:01 PM
Replies: 864
Views: 474,547
Posted By TheDoctor
Overheal needs to be minimized in so far as your...

Overheal needs to be minimized in so far as your mana limits you as a healer. If you are always OOM, needing innervates, and generally overly extended on mana then a good place to look is...
Forum: Priests 08/19/09, 9:39 AM
Replies: 566
Views: 815,003
Posted By TheDoctor
As pointed out by Ellyh crit is low value...

As pointed out by Ellyh crit is low value compared to some of the other options.. 2% mana is strictly worse from a regen standpoint than the IED's proc.

If you don't have mana concerns and can jump...
Forum: Priests 08/12/09, 10:42 AM
Replies: 1,039
Views: 926,483
Posted By TheDoctor
I don't really agree with 2/2 Healing Focus...

I don't really agree with 2/2 Healing Focus personally. The main post is in the process of being updated and the spec section will change somewhat. I don't agree with Tedv that "most" high end...
Forum: Priests 08/09/09, 4:25 PM
Replies: 566
Views: 815,003
Posted By TheDoctor
Updated the link on the main post to the Disc...

Updated the link on the main post to the Disc Spreadsheet. I will be updating it again later this week with the 3.2 item table.
Forum: Priests 08/07/09, 11:03 AM
Replies: 566
Views: 815,003
Posted By TheDoctor
The only potential difference between these two...

The only potential difference between these two specs is the longevity when using GHeal not the throughput. Many standard 57/14 specs will have DF as the optional points over Spell Warding.




So...
Forum: Priests 08/06/09, 6:13 PM
Replies: 2,077
Views: 817,384
Posted By TheDoctor
Normal 25 will likely be fairly easy. Though I...

Normal 25 will likely be fairly easy. Though I question what you consider "swapping to T9 soon".

ilvl232 set - Cost is 210 Triumph emblems.
ilvl245 set - Cost is 315 Triumph emblems and 5...
Forum: Priests 08/06/09, 10:09 AM
Replies: 566
Views: 815,003
Posted By TheDoctor
I see where you are coming from on the use of...

I see where you are coming from on the use of GHeal. Though I personally would be concerned less with the DA in this scenario because as you point out it should average to even playing ground. My...
Forum: Priests 08/05/09, 10:13 AM
Replies: 566
Views: 815,003
Posted By TheDoctor
I am normally the primary on our MT. That...

I am normally the primary on our MT. That doesn't mean I don't throw shields around the raid though. The only fight where not having a H.Paladin seems to be a detriment is Algalon. I normally MT...
Forum: Priests 07/30/09, 12:05 PM
Replies: 864
Views: 474,547
Posted By TheDoctor
There are only 8 high value points in the Holy...

There are only 8 high value points in the Holy tree for most Disc builds. Though you have to spend 13 to get the 8 that you really want (Holy Specialization & Inspiration). How you spend those...
Forum: Priests 07/28/09, 5:58 PM
Replies: 864
Views: 474,547
Posted By TheDoctor
For Discipline the correct values would...

For Discipline the correct values would be...

ProM (2500 SP, 5 bounces, +crit): (1043+(0.4286*2500))*1.09*5*(.70+1.5*.30*1.30) = 14808.37

PoH (2500 SP, 5 bounces, +crit):...
Forum: Priests 07/24/09, 4:30 PM
Replies: 864
Views: 474,547
Posted By TheDoctor
Two healing Mimiron HM flat out requires both...

Two healing Mimiron HM flat out requires both healers to be geared, skilled, and comfortable with healing from their spec be it Holy or Disc. P2 is the only hurdle as two healers honestly, P4 is...
Forum: Priests 07/24/09, 12:13 PM
Replies: 864
Views: 474,547
Posted By TheDoctor
I raid exclusively Disc for 10 & 25 man content. ...

I raid exclusively Disc for 10 & 25 man content. There should be no reason that Disc doesn't have enough throughput for any of the fights. Have both 2 & 3 healed it as Disc... As you point out dps...
Forum: Priests 07/24/09, 12:04 PM
Replies: 2,077
Views: 817,384
Posted By TheDoctor
17k/25k is definitely not the result unless you...

17k/25k is definitely not the result unless you regen a ton in the 8second window. You always drop a portion of the boosted mana amount.

You would end with 15k mana + regen over the period. ...
Forum: Priests 07/15/09, 5:06 PM
Replies: 864
Views: 474,547
Posted By TheDoctor
When healing Hodir HM on 10s I find it optimal...

When healing Hodir HM on 10s I find it optimal to:

- Prior to Frozen Blows have as many as possible PW:S'd
- Keep PoM on CD
- Once a Frozen Blows starts I PoH the tanks group, and depending on...
Forum: Priests 07/06/09, 5:23 PM
Replies: 864
Views: 474,547
Posted By TheDoctor
In order to claim that you have experience and...

In order to claim that you have experience and know whether Spell Warding is valuable or not you should probably complete the HM encounters that it starts to shine.

For example, Freya x1-3 you...
Forum: Priests 07/02/09, 10:56 AM
Replies: 864
Views: 474,547
Posted By TheDoctor
Whether or not using GH is worthwhile on Algalon...

Whether or not using GH is worthwhile on Algalon depends on a few things...

Is there "big heals" landing from the other MT healer?
If you have a Paladin and a priest on the tank. Then the source of...
Forum: Priests 07/02/09, 10:31 AM
Replies: 2,077
Views: 817,384
Posted By TheDoctor
If you armory me my second spec is currently my...

If you armory me my second spec is currently my Vezax spec. It is worthwhile to go down to Improved Healing in my opinion, every bit of extra mana helps.
Forum: Priests 07/01/09, 3:55 PM
Replies: 566
Views: 815,003
Posted By TheDoctor
While I think there is rarely "no help" on the MT...

While I think there is rarely "no help" on the MT there is no reason Disc can't be the sole MT healer. Your arguement (a) is clearly false... Disc has the second best mana efficiency when dealing...
Forum: Priests 07/01/09, 12:04 PM
Replies: 566
Views: 815,003
Posted By TheDoctor
Your primary responsibility is on the tank. That...

Your primary responsibility is on the tank. That said there will obviously be opportunity to cast elsewhere on the raid to assist, especially if your raid doesn't let the buff on Ignis get high...
Forum: Priests 06/30/09, 2:44 PM
Replies: 566
Views: 815,003
Posted By TheDoctor
I really don't understand why you would "gear...

I really don't understand why you would "gear like I would for Holy" if you have a Disc specific gear set available. Two healers is all that is really needed for most of 10's and if both are good...
Forum: Priests 05/28/09, 12:49 PM
Replies: 566
Views: 815,003
Posted By TheDoctor
The 60/40 value was a very arbitrary ratio. I...

The 60/40 value was a very arbitrary ratio. I actually don't use the values from it personally and as I have stated previously don't recommend trying to come up with a combined value. The numbers...
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