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Forum: Mages 03/06/12, 5:21 PM

Replies: 212 [Cataclysm] Mage Simple Questions and Answers (Read the First Post) Views: 294,713 Posted By subscience Everything you assumed is pretty much wrong. ... Everything you assumed is pretty much wrong. Check out this Wowpedia entry: Dragonwrath, Tarecgosa's Rest - Wowpedia - Your wiki guide to the World of Warcraft...

Forum: Public Discussion 09/07/07, 4:58 PM

Replies: 928 Reliquary of Souls in 2.1.2 Views: 223,807 Posted By subscience We tried to get our MT Seethed last night to no... We tried to get our MT Seethed last night to no avail. Maybe I'm misunderstanding the Seethe mechanic, but we had a Feral Druid get initial aggro with an FF and the MT Taunted EoA immediately but...

Forum: Class Mechanics 08/30/07, 4:37 AM

Replies: 911 [Shaman] Elemental Shaman DPS Spreadsheet? Views: 330,628 Posted By subscience On a somewhat related note, I hate how the... On a somewhat related note, I hate how the Lightning Capacitor bolts are named identically to our Lightning Bolt. :(

Forum: Player vs. Player 08/30/07, 4:32 AM

Replies: 1,221 2v2 Arena Thread Views: 293,277 Posted By subscience You shouldn't rely on DoTs alone to kill your... You shouldn't rely on DoTs alone to kill your opponent. Paired Mana Drain / Burns are devastating and you can do that comfortabily with a SL/Drain endurance spec.

Forum: Player vs. Player 08/30/07, 4:26 AM

Replies: 79 [3v3] Warrior/Resto Shaman/Paladin still viable? Views: 15,203 Posted By subscience You absolutely need to utilize ESR1 with a focus... You absolutely need to utilize ESR1 with a focus window/macro in order for your Warrior to apply pressure. Also, drop some Searings near healers for pushbacks. Having every other heal interrupted...

Forum: Player vs. Player 08/30/07, 4:09 AM

Replies: 561 [5v5] Advice Megathread Views: 110,878 Posted By subscience In a 2v2 or 3v3 format, an opponent dispeller and... In a 2v2 or 3v3 format, an opponent dispeller and PvP trinkets means that CC relies on LoS and pressure. However, I've found that in 5v5, the sheer amount of 'other things' going on occupies...

Forum: Player vs. Player 08/30/07, 3:52 AM

Replies: 11 [Shaman] Resto vs. Elemental Views: 22,884 Posted By subscience I second Levidian's comment. With two mana-free... I second Levidian's comment. With two mana-free sources of damage and three healers, you have the potential to outlast nearly every other team out there. A friend of mine played on a tri-healer...

Forum: Player vs. Player 08/29/07, 12:11 AM

Replies: 561 [5v5] Advice Megathread Views: 110,878 Posted By subscience The key that I've found against 3 pure healer... The key that I've found against 3 pure healer teams is to prevent each healer from healing or supporting simultaneously with a large amount of burst damage. For example, we call for the Mage to CS...

Forum: Player vs. Player 08/28/07, 10:27 PM

Replies: 18 [Shaman] 3v3 Team Makeup Views: 23,026 Posted By subscience We were 19-1 with our new setup (Priest respec'ed... We were 19-1 with our new setup (Priest respec'ed out of BR) and hit 2009: Elemental Shaman, Arms Warrior, Disc Priest (Pain Suppression + PI). Absurd amount of burst damage, Heroismed Mana Burns,...

Forum: Player vs. Player 08/25/07, 5:44 AM

Replies: 134 Weak parts of your arena PVP game Views: 22,425 Posted By subscience Our Warlock's work schedule. :( Edit- 4:46 AM... Our Warlock's work schedule. :( Edit- 4:46 AM CST, just played 9 games for 1-2 pts each, took like 3 hours.

Forum: Public Discussion 08/24/07, 3:32 AM

Replies: 1,274 Lady Vashj Views: 383,815 Posted By subscience I kite the Striders and ranged DPS is generally... I kite the Striders and ranged DPS is generally free to go all-out due to the extra threat from Frost Shock. This plus the permanent snare effect and Earthbind in case you get a resist or 2 Striders...

Forum: Player vs. Player 08/24/07, 1:36 AM

Replies: 12 [Shaman] Resto gearing for arenas? Views: 4,247 Posted By subscience The general concensus is: (The Elemental... The general concensus is: (The Elemental gloves for the irreplaceable +5 yards to Shocks bonus) And of course all of the Veteran's healing mail. More info in this thread:...

Forum: Public Discussion 08/24/07, 1:19 AM

Replies: 928 Reliquary of Souls in 2.1.2 Views: 223,807 Posted By subscience Now only if Prism of Inner Calm was just as... Now only if Prism of Inner Calm was just as good... Sigh. Edit- And that's fucking insane DPS! Wonder if it'd be worth farming AQ40 for that and the Scarab Brooch... >_> Probably not!

Forum: Public Discussion 08/23/07, 11:36 PM

Replies: 928 Reliquary of Souls in 2.1.2 Views: 223,807 Posted By subscience Heroism and Nature Protection Potions definitely... Heroism and Nature Protection Potions definitely trivialize P3. We went into P3 our first time right now and killed RoS with everyone up except for a Warrior who Reck-Death Wish-Exe-Suicided. Edit-...

Forum: Class Mechanics 08/22/07, 3:08 AM

Replies: 911 [Shaman] Elemental Shaman DPS Spreadsheet? Views: 330,628 Posted By subscience I much prefer the Icon since it's a controllable... I much prefer the Icon since it's a controllable proc and pairs up extremely well with Heroism. Also, I prefer stacking Spell Damage over Spell Crit since I rarely run into mana issues and Spell...

Forum: Public Discussion 08/21/07, 2:08 PM

Replies: 1,680 Stupid Things People Do Views: 523,172 Posted By subscience The Multi-shots I can understand, but Execute? ... The Multi-shots I can understand, but Execute? Heh. :)

Forum: Public Discussion 08/21/07, 1:45 PM

Replies: 1,353 BT/Hyjal Progression Views: 260,094 Posted By subscience Amen. Number of times I've been resummoned to BT... Amen. Number of times I've been resummoned to BT because I left my key in the bank: 3. I wish they'd just let you keyring crap like this!

Forum: Player vs. Player 08/20/07, 4:50 PM

Replies: 561 [5v5] Advice Megathread Views: 110,878 Posted By subscience As Levidian said, have you tried focus mana... As Levidian said, have you tried focus mana burning one (first the S. Priest then Mage or vice versa) while keeping CoT on the Paladin? Also, you can use LoS to your advantage to avoid ranged damage...

Forum: Public Discussion 08/19/07, 10:11 PM

Replies: 1,680 Stupid Things People Do Views: 523,172 Posted By subscience Finally managed to do... Finally managed to do it: http://homepages.nyu.edu/~jbh228/wow/suicide.gif

Forum: Player vs. Player 08/19/07, 5:33 PM

Replies: 26 In between game breaks Views: 4,099 Posted By subscience We BS on Vent during wins and discuss opponent... We BS on Vent during wins and discuss opponent vulnerabilities on losses. We take small random breaks if we're constantly queueing against a team we're losing to (so that we might get a different...

Forum: Player vs. Player 08/18/07, 3:54 PM

Replies: 561 [5v5] Advice Megathread Views: 110,878 Posted By subscience I very much doubt you'll need the Shaman's DPS... I very much doubt you'll need the Shaman's DPS off the bat. I rarely started any match nuking and I usually spend a significant amount of time making sure totems are up (and behind cover) and that...

Forum: Player vs. Player 08/18/07, 1:25 AM

Replies: 493 [shaman] Resto questions Views: 170,102 Posted By subscience [Post edited] Ok, after reading through some of... [Post edited] Ok, after reading through some of the posts, it seems like people are having trouble forcing the kite on Mace Rogues / Warriors due to their unexpected stuns. [Note- I'm not the...

Forum: Player vs. Player 08/17/07, 11:22 PM

Replies: 47 [Shaman] - Elemental Discussion Views: 28,109 Posted By subscience I'm pretty sure it's ~5.x% base spell miss. I... I'm pretty sure it's ~5.x% base spell miss. I rarely ever get focused (maybe once out of 10 games). Our UA 'Lock is our resident tank, taking the vast majority of all damage. Good point about...

Forum: Player vs. Player 08/17/07, 10:58 PM

Replies: 47 [Shaman] - Elemental Discussion Views: 28,109 Posted By subscience Yea, I thought about the Karazhan ring (which I... Yea, I thought about the Karazhan ring (which I threw away the other day.. d'oh), but there really isn't enough of a damage increase aside from spell critical (which I tend to shy away from due to...

Forum: Public Discussion 08/17/07, 4:50 PM

Replies: 1,680 Stupid Things People Do Views: 523,172 Posted By subscience I once jokingly said on Vent during a Hydross... I once jokingly said on Vent during a Hydross Spout, "must... cast... one... more.. bolt...!" while confidently thinking to myself 'I have plenty of time for this Chain Lightn...' and lo and...

Forum: Public Discussion 08/17/07, 4:38 AM

Replies: 1,680 Stupid Things People Do Views: 523,172 Posted By subscience Believe it or not, this happened to us tonight... Believe it or not, this happened to us tonight during Archimonde as well (and to a Shadow Priest, no less!). A few attempts later, I accidentally run in ahead of the tank and get clobbered by...

Forum: Public Discussion 08/16/07, 8:07 PM

Replies: 54 Black Temple / Hyjal Gems Views: 10,294 Posted By subscience I'm not sure where the OP's guild's current... I'm not sure where the OP's guild's current progression is, but when we started Hyjal and BT, we naturally wanted to save any gems for the best PvE gear possible. Since we didn't have much access to...

Forum: Class Mechanics 08/16/07, 7:59 PM

Replies: 911 [Shaman] Elemental Shaman DPS Spreadsheet? Views: 330,628 Posted By subscience Plus we have to spend a significant amount of... Plus we have to spend a significant amount of GCDs on buffs. 1 per totem, 1 for Totemic Call, and Heroism. It's not too bad on most fights but stuff like Al'ar and Void Reaver causes mobility to...

Forum: Class Mechanics 08/16/07, 1:17 PM

Replies: 911 [Shaman] Elemental Shaman DPS Spreadsheet? Views: 330,628 Posted By subscience The people who argue Searing vs. ToW are usually... The people who argue Searing vs. ToW are usually the people who are trying to get away with raiding as a PvP spec (NS). :) ToW is amazing. Also, for those having mana issues, I'd look into 4/5 T4....

Forum: Player vs. Player 08/13/07, 3:00 PM

Replies: 47 [Shaman] - Elemental Discussion Views: 28,109 Posted By subscience I did check the talent build and there's no way... I did check the talent build and there's no way you're PvPing on a serious team with that spec (and his Arena team is pretty serios bizness). Not having Eye of the Storm, Elemental Shields, and NS...

Forum: Player vs. Player 08/11/07, 6:33 PM

Replies: 946 Surviving as a Priest Views: 340,209 Posted By subscience Priest stands ground until the opponent Warrior... Priest stands ground until the opponent Warrior uses Intercept. Priest calls that Intercept has been used. Our Warrior immediately Intercepts over and Hamstrings. Priest PvP trinkets and books it, I...

Forum: Player vs. Player 08/10/07, 5:19 AM

Replies: 51 4 dps team Views: 13,374 Posted By subscience As an Elemental Shaman, my priorities in 5s come... As an Elemental Shaman, my priorities in 5s come down to preventing CC (particularly from Mages and Druids). I set either the opposing Mage or Druid as my focus and I make sure to prevent all...

Forum: Player vs. Player 08/10/07, 5:04 AM

Replies: 47 [Shaman] - Elemental Discussion Views: 28,109 Posted By subscience To a limited degree, yes. However, in the days... To a limited degree, yes. However, in the days of Mace spec Rogues and Warriors and Stormheralds, stuns definitely limit any 0-cast-time support you can do. I can't tell you how many times I've...

Forum: Class Mechanics 08/10/07, 4:45 AM

Replies: 372 Windfury Totem Change Views: 69,062 Posted By subscience I believe this change only affects the Windfury... I believe this change only affects the Windfury Totem, not Windfury Weapon.

Forum: Class Mechanics 08/10/07, 3:25 AM

Replies: 372 Windfury Totem Change Views: 69,062 Posted By subscience Yep, his Incinerates or Shadowbolts or whatever... Yep, his Incinerates or Shadowbolts or whatever will hit totems.

Forum: Class Mechanics 08/09/07, 5:09 PM

Replies: 100 Casters : The Lightning Capacitor Views: 38,088 Posted By subscience Just tested on a mob, this is not true. ... Just tested on a mob, this is not true. Flametongue and Lightning Shield will build charges, totem crits will not.

Forum: Class Mechanics 08/08/07, 7:25 PM

Replies: 146 [Priest] Shadow Priest Damage and Spell Rotation Views: 313,553 Posted By subscience A guildmate of mine had a question regarding the... A guildmate of mine had a question regarding the 2 piece T5 (Avatar) set bonus. The bonus reads: (2) Set: Each time you cast an offensive spell, there is a chance your next spell will cost 150...

Forum: Public Discussion 08/08/07, 6:09 PM

Replies: 4,068 The WWS Thread Views: 642,152 Posted By subscience He is Tauntable, however. He is Tauntable, however.

Forum: Player vs. Player 08/08/07, 5:23 PM

Replies: 946 Surviving as a Priest Views: 340,209 Posted By subscience FWIW, my 3s Priest spec'ed Pain Suppression and... FWIW, my 3s Priest spec'ed Pain Suppression and our win ratio has gone up significantly [hit 2012 rating]. He stays mindful of opponent offensive dispellers and uses it to kite Warriors around. ...

Forum: Class Mechanics 08/08/07, 4:02 PM

Replies: 911 [Shaman] Elemental Shaman DPS Spreadsheet? Views: 330,628 Posted By subscience Proper group setup is really the only other... Proper group setup is really the only other thing. Last night I had 2xBM Hunters in my group (I always have a Shadow Priest) and the stacking FI was pretty insane. Edit-- FYI -- Crusade...

Forum: Class Mechanics 08/07/07, 1:42 PM

Replies: 911 [Shaman] Elemental Shaman DPS Spreadsheet? Views: 330,628 Posted By subscience Hm. According to that graph, the Icon and... Hm. According to that graph, the Icon and Crusade deck seem neck-and-neck. I'll probably stick with the Icon since I can control the proc and really pack the damage on Heroisms. Crusade seems...

Forum: Player vs. Player 08/07/07, 1:31 PM

Replies: 27 Resto Druid/Rogue versus Frost Mages in 2v2 Arena Views: 11,412 Posted By subscience They have around 6k or less HP from my experience... They have around 6k or less HP from my experience [edit: poster above states 3.2k HP]. Two Lightning Bolts are usually enough to drop them and Frost Mage damage plummets considerably without...

Forum: Public Discussion 08/03/07, 4:33 PM

Replies: 1,680 Stupid Things People Do Views: 523,172 Posted By subscience That. Was. Awesome. That. Was. Awesome.

Forum: Player vs. Player 08/03/07, 4:21 PM

Replies: 408 Arena Season 3 Views: 76,991 Posted By subscience Not necessarily. I know I certainly would use... Not necessarily. I know I certainly would use the +85 LB/CL damage totem from Gorefiend in PvP and I most certainly use my Maelstrom's Fury in PvP. Heck, I was excited about the new Arena shield...

Forum: Player vs. Player 08/03/07, 2:23 PM

Replies: 408 Arena Season 3 Views: 76,991 Posted By subscience Has this been confirmed? Has this been confirmed?

Forum: Player vs. Player 07/27/07, 7:53 AM

Replies: 47 [Shaman] - Elemental Discussion Views: 28,109 Posted By subscience If a Rogue's on you, that means that your... If a Rogue's on you, that means that your teammates are free to DPS/Heal. You can still contribute with instants such as Purges (if I'm getting focused, I like to Purge the main target that my...

Forum: Player vs. Player 07/23/07, 3:57 PM

Replies: 17 [3vs3] Shaman, Priest, Warrior Views: 7,244 Posted By subscience We recently formed a team with a Holy... We recently formed a team with a Holy Priest/Elemental Shaman/Arms Warrior setup and had very little trouble absolutely decimating teams into the 1900 ratings. Mass Dispel is ungodly powerful when...

Forum: Class Mechanics 07/20/07, 8:42 PM

Replies: 911 [Shaman] Elemental Shaman DPS Spreadsheet? Views: 330,628 Posted By subscience I didn't see an 'official' Elemental discussion... I didn't see an 'official' Elemental discussion thread so I figured I'd post some questions here. :) I'd like to open with a discussion on raid DPS and how to effectively increase it. It looks...

Forum: Public Discussion 07/12/07, 11:12 PM

Replies: 797 2.2 PTR Patch notes available Views: 213,479 Posted By subscience :D Anyone have stats? :D Anyone have stats?

Forum: Class Mechanics 07/03/07, 3:11 PM

Replies: 100 Casters : The Lightning Capacitor Views: 38,088 Posted By subscience I've always noticed that the LC proc seems to... I've always noticed that the LC proc seems to fire at a random target. When I Elemental Mastery a Chain Lightning (causing 3 guaranteed criticals), the target of the LC proc seems to simply be...

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