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Forum: Mages 11/06/12, 7:10 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 59,046
Posted By Cabrian
You can Blink out of the Amber Prisons on Wind...

You can Blink out of the Amber Prisons on Wind Lord Mel'jarak, saving a fellow raid member from having to release you and getting the debuff.
Forum: Mages 02/15/11, 8:48 AM
Replies: 442
Views: 578,791
Posted By Cabrian
With the arcane changes I was looking to use...

With the arcane changes I was looking to use simulationcraft to trial some things.

Lhivera is currently using this as the optimal Arcane spec for the sims:

Talent Calculator - World of Warcraft...
Forum: Mages 02/10/11, 5:30 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 578,791
Posted By Cabrian
Could someone please confirm that Simulationcraft...

Could someone please confirm that Simulationcraft is using the new Mastery penalty for Frost, as the stats tab continues to display the pre-4.06 mastery values. Looking at the damage of Deep Freeze...
Forum: Mages 01/17/11, 10:43 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 940,432
Posted By Cabrian
So, with the soft crit cap for Frost being 34%...

So, with the soft crit cap for Frost being 34% (taking crit suppression into account), does that means that we should aim for a 18% crit rating from gear/Piercing Ice if deciding to using glyphed...
Forum: Mages 01/09/11, 7:49 AM
Replies: 1,672
Views: 1,153,297
Posted By Cabrian
I was looking at how Rawr is handling Frost DPS...

I was looking at how Rawr is handling Frost DPS and checking out a BiS for that spec and was concerned that Deep Freeze, Ice Lance and Frostfire Bolt aren't being modelled correctly....
Forum: Mages 03/26/10, 8:17 AM
Replies: 1,054
Views: 908,647
Posted By Cabrian
It's karma when such statements as the above turn...

It's karma when such statements as the above turn out to be horriblly wrong. I don't know what FFB spec you are using, but I instinctively chose my Anub spec as a great template for LK which has...
Forum: Mages 03/24/10, 3:54 PM
Replies: 1,603
Views: 1,598,949
Posted By Cabrian
Well this was my point in an earlier post, the...

Well this was my point in an earlier post, the only time I've seen where there isn't a chance of HS munching is when you're on the move and don't have a Fireball mid-cast.
Forum: Mages 03/24/10, 3:04 PM
Replies: 1,603
Views: 1,598,949
Posted By Cabrian
OK, so checking Simulationcraft now that I'm home...

OK, so checking Simulationcraft now that I'm home confirms that a HS-Pyroblast is indeed higher DPET than Living Bomb, so combined with my earlier argument the following spell preferences should...
Forum: Mages 03/24/10, 8:45 AM
Replies: 1,603
Views: 1,598,949
Posted By Cabrian
Doesn't the DoT from a Frostfire Bolt apply...

Doesn't the DoT from a Frostfire Bolt apply Torment the Weak?
Forum: Mages 03/24/10, 8:38 AM
Replies: 1,603
Views: 1,598,949
Posted By Cabrian
Further to my question above, due to the changes...

Further to my question above, due to the changes to Pyroblast's coeffiecient through Empowered Fire and the inclusion of the spell in the Torment the Weak modifier, can anyone confirm that Living...
Forum: Mages 03/24/10, 7:17 AM
Replies: 1,603
Views: 1,598,949
Posted By Cabrian
I have to say that I'm not entirely convinced by...

I have to say that I'm not entirely convinced by this argument. On paper, a comparison between Living Bomb and HS Pyroblast would suggest that prioritising Living Bomb is preferable due to its...
Forum: Mages 01/05/10, 12:39 PM
Replies: 2,838
Views: 1,235,390
Posted By Cabrian
A simple question regarding 2xT10: I have seen...

A simple question regarding 2xT10: I have seen theorycrafting that has described the best rotation for TtW/FB spec to be LB/Pyro/4xFB to get the best effect of the Pyro DoT. Should we now cast a Pyro...
Forum: Mages 11/23/09, 3:18 PM
Replies: 2,838
Views: 1,235,390
Posted By Cabrian
Bloodthistle

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Forum: The Dung Heap 11/22/09, 9:54 PM
Replies: 30,103
Views: 1,885,016
Posted By Cabrian
• Deep Freeze: This spell now deals a large...

• Deep Freeze: This spell now deals a large amount of damage to targets permanently immune to stuns.
Forum: Mages 11/22/09, 7:37 AM
Replies: 5,355
Views: 3,113,230
Posted By Cabrian
I´m attempting to do some napkin maths on pet...

I´m attempting to do some napkin maths on pet scaling and would appreciate confirmation from those more experienced theorycrafters out there on the accuracy of my calculations.

Given a RAWR BiS...
Forum: The Dung Heap 11/21/09, 9:39 PM
Replies: 30,103
Views: 1,885,016
Posted By Cabrian
Frost 3.3 wishlist

I know that this comes down to a wishlist in regards to changes to raiding as a frost mage and is only relevant in tems of what is possible, but I would appreciate any views on these ideas,...
Forum: The Dung Heap 10/18/08, 10:08 AM
Replies: 30,103
Views: 1,885,016
Posted By Cabrian
*Fixed!

*Fixed!
Forum: Mages 10/14/08, 10:06 PM
Replies: 5,355
Views: 3,113,230
Posted By Cabrian
Glyph of Molten Armor requires Northrend herbs...

Glyph of Molten Armor requires Northrend herbs and won't be available until the expansion.

On a separate note, has their been any attempt by those on beta to try and persuade Blizz to take mana gems...
Forum: Mages 10/14/08, 2:04 PM
Replies: 5,355
Views: 3,113,230
Posted By Cabrian
Patch Day Madness

Well, I'm assuming that all our theorycrafting for the few weeks of 3.0.2 @ level 70 has now been bamboozled by the reversion of a number of talents as the patch goes live. Anyone have a...
Forum: Mages 10/07/08, 6:30 PM
Replies: 5,355
Views: 3,113,230
Posted By Cabrian
Indeed. I'd rather people modelled an arcane...

Indeed. I'd rather people modelled an arcane spec like: 52/9/0 (http://talent.mmo-champion.com/?mage=00540000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000231005131100300150323101505321) @70 or...
Forum: Mages 10/07/08, 8:54 AM
Replies: 5,355
Views: 3,113,230
Posted By Cabrian
Surely you would choose MBAM as you risk another...

Surely you would choose MBAM as you risk another proc if you cast ABar and have then effectively wasted one? Also, if I've been following the discussions here correctly, then potency used on a MBAM...
Forum: Mages 10/03/08, 10:27 PM
Replies: 5,355
Views: 3,113,230
Posted By Cabrian
I'm assuming this was a typo as the proc rate for...

I'm assuming this was a typo as the proc rate for missile barrage in the previous build was:

3/6/9/12/20%

so

4/8/12/16/20% would make much more sense.
Forum: Mages 10/03/08, 8:33 AM
Replies: 5,355
Views: 3,113,230
Posted By Cabrian
Yes, I had obviously underestimated just how much...

Yes, I had obviously underestimated just how much effect the new talents + nerf to bosses would have. It looks like I'll spec anyway I like for patch 3.0.2 because that extra bit of dps in one spec...
Forum: Mages 10/03/08, 7:33 AM
Replies: 5,355
Views: 3,113,230
Posted By Cabrian
I thought that we had come to the conclusion that...

I thought that we had come to the conclusion that Impact + Focus + remaining points in fire was the optimal fire build @ 70 as things stand.



Is this something I missed? Will Brutallus be nerfed...
Forum: Mages 10/02/08, 11:50 AM
Replies: 5,355
Views: 3,113,230
Posted By Cabrian
Kalecgos isn't.

Kalecgos isn't.
Forum: Mages 10/02/08, 10:24 AM
Replies: 5,355
Views: 3,113,230
Posted By Cabrian
Resto shamans in our guild are particularly...

Resto shamans in our guild are particularly concerned about mana after 3.0.2 at the moment, so wouldn't rely on this idea.
Forum: Mages 10/02/08, 6:51 AM
Replies: 5,355
Views: 3,113,230
Posted By Cabrian
I'm quite happy with the changes to my racials...

I'm quite happy with the changes to my racials actually. -2% chance to be hit with spells from ALL schools is pretty cool. But the real winner is Arcane Torrent and the 6% mana every 2 minutes. ...
Forum: Mages 09/25/08, 11:15 AM
Replies: 5,355
Views: 3,113,230
Posted By Cabrian
Don't see why they just don't just change Arcane...

Don't see why they just don't just change Arcane Blast to:

Blasts the target with energy, dealing 648 to 752 Arcane damage. Each time you cast Arcane Blast, the mana cost increases as you gain...
Forum: Mages 09/24/08, 11:03 AM
Replies: 5,355
Views: 3,113,230
Posted By Cabrian
Bah, well you know what assumption makes... ...

Bah, well you know what assumption makes... Nevertheless, it would affect ABarr and Fireballs so DPM figures would be more positive.
Forum: Mages 09/24/08, 10:46 AM
Replies: 5,355
Views: 3,113,230
Posted By Cabrian
How does choosing a 53/18/0 fire build which...

How does choosing a 53/18/0 fire build which includes Master of Elements instead of Imp Scorch for an ABarr Fireball (MBarr on procs) rotation affect the DPM figures? I'm at work so can't test but...
Forum: Mages 09/24/08, 7:15 AM
Replies: 5,355
Views: 3,113,230
Posted By Cabrian
Humour me for one moment and consider that the...

Humour me for one moment and consider that the dps issues with arcane specs are resolved. Is there anyone on beta who could tell me if there are any rotations that are viable mana wise with the...
Forum: Mages 09/23/08, 8:30 AM
Replies: 5,355
Views: 3,113,230
Posted By Cabrian
I can confirm that we do have access to the new...

I can confirm that we do have access to the new ranks of fireball, frostbolt and arcane missiles at level 70 on the PTR.

Mage armour glyphs are level 300 inscription (which you will be able to reach...
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