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Forum: Shamans 04/14/10, 7:12 AM

Replies: 218 Cataclysm Shaman Changes Views: 96,493 Posted By Endus That's not really a contradiction; with... That's not really a contradiction; with Ghostcrawler's comments what I believe they're trying to do is to replace the talent-based conversion of stats to boost spell damage, with the Mastery to boost...

Forum: Shamans 01/18/10, 10:03 AM

Replies: 1,605 Shaman: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 1,003,634 Posted By Endus You can look around and find it for yourself, but... You can look around and find it for yourself, but someone did the math and determined that when you pop Heroism has no effect on overall DPS. The increased DPS people supposedly get under 30% sounds...

Forum: Public Discussion 07/06/09, 6:52 AM

Replies: 122 Alliance <-> Horde Faction Changing Service for WoW Views: 41,094 Posted By Endus From a min/max perspective, Diplomacy is arguably... From a min/max perspective, Diplomacy is arguably the worst racial in the game. It does absolutely nothing to improve your actual performance. All it does is remove some of the grind. Other races...

Forum: Public Discussion 06/30/09, 7:06 PM

Replies: 122 Alliance <-> Horde Faction Changing Service for WoW Views: 41,094 Posted By Endus Sorry, my main's a Draenai shaman, and I just... Sorry, my main's a Draenai shaman, and I just don't see it. Sure, the 1% hit aura is nice, for the raid, but in those cases, you need at most 4 Draenai in the 25-man raid to pretty much buff...

Forum: Public Discussion 06/30/09, 6:44 AM

Replies: 122 Alliance <-> Horde Faction Changing Service for WoW Views: 41,094 Posted By Endus Not having to play through EVERY new quest, just... Not having to play through EVERY new quest, just the ones necessary to see the new content you haven't seen yet, for instance the major questline in Dragonblight that takes you to Undercity. Not so...

Forum: Public Discussion 06/30/09, 3:51 AM

Replies: 122 Alliance <-> Horde Faction Changing Service for WoW Views: 41,094 Posted By Endus I'm thinking more that the easiest way would be... I'm thinking more that the easiest way would be to assign equivalencies. Stormwind = Orgrimmar, or more broadly, Human = Orc. So Stormwind Reputation becomes, exactly, your Org rep on converting. ...

Forum: Shamans 06/29/09, 10:11 PM

Replies: 68 [Enhancement] For your Health! Views: 73,362 Posted By Endus The issue, however, is that we should be able to... The issue, however, is that we should be able to achieve a competitive level of DPS while ALSO maintaining a comparable defensive set. Right now, we're at a rough parity on the DPS performance side,...

Forum: Shamans 06/05/09, 9:37 AM

Replies: 1,186 [Enhancement] 3.1 changes - new rules in place Views: 487,718 Posted By Endus To make a further point in addition to Extenze's,... To make a further point in addition to Extenze's, for some classes, macros have been superior at various points, hands-down. If you were serious about raid DPS, you HAD to use a macro. Hunters come...

Forum: Shamans 06/02/09, 5:14 PM

Replies: 1,605 Shaman: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 1,003,634 Posted By Endus You may want to compare them against me; I'm less... You may want to compare them against me; I'm less geared than Extenze is. Recount and Skada both show me at around 5.5k or more on a stand-and-melee boss fight, including some of the fights in...

Forum: Shamans 06/02/09, 5:07 PM

Replies: 1,186 [Enhancement] 3.1 changes - new rules in place Views: 487,718 Posted By Endus While this is true, a workaround I used to use... While this is true, a workaround I used to use when I bothered with a /castrandom macro was to bind it to my scroll wheel, both up and down. Much less carpal tunnel pain if I'm rolling that wheel...

Forum: Shamans 06/02/09, 9:45 AM

Replies: 1,605 Shaman: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 1,003,634 Posted By Endus Much like Extenze, I'm usually not at the top of... Much like Extenze, I'm usually not at the top of my guild's charts when I'm running, but I'm usually in the top three in a 10-man, and top 5 in a 25-man, depending on the fight. The only player who...

Forum: Shamans 04/03/09, 7:26 AM

Replies: 1,186 [Enhancement] 3.1 changes - new rules in place Views: 487,718 Posted By Endus What irks me most about the status quo with... What irks me most about the status quo with Enhancement PvP is our talents. We have what, five talents that have entirely no use in a PvE situation? And Elemental has two, if we exclude...

Forum: Priests 04/02/09, 4:51 PM

Replies: 60 [ShadowPriest] Dot critting logic and 3.1 Views: 62,152 Posted By Endus Yes. Because if using it late isn't any... Yes. Because if using it late isn't any improvement in the time to kill the boss, there is absolutely no reason whatsoever to save it, and several reasons to use it early. Which are listed in that...

Forum: Priests 04/01/09, 6:43 PM

Replies: 60 [ShadowPriest] Dot critting logic and 3.1 Views: 62,152 Posted By Endus Possible, yes, but as we figured out in the... Possible, yes, but as we figured out in the thread which wyldcard conveniently linked, the best possible time to burn BL/Heroism is as soon as possible in the fight. The difference in kill time in...

Forum: Shamans 04/01/09, 6:33 PM

Replies: 1,186 [Enhancement] 3.1 changes - new rules in place Views: 487,718 Posted By Endus If that truly is the case, could we maybe get... If that truly is the case, could we maybe get some new talents to replace the ones Blizzard is declaring to be useless to Enhance? There's at least three I can think of off the top of my head that...

Forum: Priests 03/31/09, 4:29 PM

Replies: 60 [ShadowPriest] Dot critting logic and 3.1 Views: 62,152 Posted By Endus Except the current theorycraft regarding... Except the current theorycraft regarding BL/Heroism is to pop it as early as possible. There is no (or at least a vanishingly tiny) advantage to popping it later in the fight, unless there's a...

Forum: Shamans 03/27/09, 7:17 AM

Replies: 1,186 [Enhancement] 3.1 changes - new rules in place Views: 487,718 Posted By Endus My issue basically boils down to this; we can't... My issue basically boils down to this; we can't use swords, and daggers are ALWAYS fast. The current dual wielding classes who're concerned about 1h weapons are rogues, Enhancement shaman, and dual...

Forum: Shamans 03/25/09, 4:30 PM

Replies: 1,186 [Enhancement] 3.1 changes - new rules in place Views: 487,718 Posted By Endus Then again, this is also why they have a PTR. ... Then again, this is also why they have a PTR. It's definteiy possible that, prior to going live, one or more of those fast OHs will get changed to a slow speed, or alternatively, they'll decide to...

Forum: Shamans 03/10/09, 5:44 PM

Replies: 87 [Math] Bloodlust/Heroism timing Views: 34,130 Posted By Endus Yes, that's basically what I was getting at, too,... Yes, that's basically what I was getting at, too, the timing is much more critical from meshing with everything else, than with any Execute phase. If there's an Enrage effect like Maexxna or even...

Forum: Shamans 03/10/09, 12:54 PM

Replies: 1,186 [Enhancement] 3.1 changes - new rules in place Views: 487,718 Posted By Endus /sign The only reason to tag a weapon as MH or... /sign The only reason to tag a weapon as MH or OH-only, rather than "One Hand", is if there's some reason it would be unbalanced if used the other way. PvP weapons, yes. Because the OH is the same...

Forum: Shamans 03/09/09, 10:43 AM

Replies: 87 [Math] Bloodlust/Heroism timing Views: 34,130 Posted By Endus I would say that this is mostly because you're... I would say that this is mostly because you're exaggerating the impact of Bloodlust beyond all reason, and turning a difference that isn't practically visible into one that is. Same examination. ...

Forum: Shamans 03/08/09, 6:39 PM

Replies: 1,186 [Enhancement] 3.1 changes - new rules in place Views: 487,718 Posted By Endus Yeah. It's a sticking point with me, too. I... Yeah. It's a sticking point with me, too. I finally broke down and dueled a paladin and a warrior who'd been hearing me mutter obscenities about Enhancement PvP, and after a few rounds, they...

Forum: Shamans 03/07/09, 3:56 PM

Replies: 1,605 Shaman: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 1,003,634 Posted By Endus That's pretty much where I'm at. I'm... That's pretty much where I'm at. I'm Alch/Inscription, and I don't expect to change. I'm one of a couple people in the guild crafting flasks for us, and I quite like the Mixology buff for my...

Forum: Shamans 03/05/09, 1:00 PM

Replies: 1,605 Shaman: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 1,003,634 Posted By Endus Yeah, I'm not saying JC is BAD, by any means,... Yeah, I'm not saying JC is BAD, by any means, even once epic gems come out. I just don't think it'll be that significantly better than some of the alternatives that it's a given for min/maxing.

Forum: Shamans 03/05/09, 9:54 AM

Replies: 1,605 Shaman: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 1,003,634 Posted By Endus First thing to mention is that Blacksmithing is... First thing to mention is that Blacksmithing is only 2 extra sockets; the belt socket isn't blacksmith-only. The second thing is that Jewelcrafting is only marginally ahead right now, and likely to...

Forum: Shamans 03/04/09, 7:14 PM

Replies: 1,605 Shaman: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 1,003,634 Posted By Endus Depends. Cooking is probably useful for... Depends. Cooking is probably useful for everyone, since you can make your own raid food. Depends. And if you don't like that answer; whichever one you play best. Seriously, the "best...

Forum: Shamans 02/28/09, 3:18 PM

Replies: 1,186 [Enhancement] 3.1 changes - new rules in place Views: 487,718 Posted By Endus Also, IMO it's just bad design. If most classes... Also, IMO it's just bad design. If most classes are getting a skill useable by all trees, hybrids should be as well. It might be better for certain specs than others, but it should be useable and...

Forum: Shamans 02/12/09, 11:37 PM

Replies: 328 Enhancement Glyphs a numeric comparison Views: 421,534 Posted By Endus As for a "good explanation", to add to Mmootimus'... As for a "good explanation", to add to Mmootimus' point, like any random event, the variance from the mean narrows to negligible the longer you keep testing. If you roll two dice, the average roll...

Forum: Death Knights 02/08/09, 11:26 AM

Replies: 3,089 Suno's Fireside Chat - DK Endgame Tanking Views: 2,634,807 Posted By Endus The problem with spell deflection has several... The problem with spell deflection has several aspects. It's not reliable; the chance to proc is only the same as your Parry chance. When it does, it's only 30%. And it only works on direct damage...

Forum: Death Knights 02/05/09, 11:53 AM

Replies: 2,880 Death Knight: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 1,257,629 Posted By Endus 1> Mob can't parry 2> Many attack types only... 1> Mob can't parry 2> Many attack types only affect what's in front of the enemy. Cleaves, breaths, etc. This is why even if you can hit the expertise hard cap and thus never have to worry about...

Forum: Death Knights 02/05/09, 11:23 AM

Replies: 3,089 Suno's Fireside Chat - DK Endgame Tanking Views: 2,634,807 Posted By Endus This is looking at everything in a vacuum. It... This is looking at everything in a vacuum. It assumes you have the 40(32) RP for Frost Strike available (we're assuming the runes for HB are available at this moment, or it'd be an easy choice to...

Forum: Death Knights 02/02/09, 7:29 PM

Replies: 3,089 Suno's Fireside Chat - DK Endgame Tanking Views: 2,634,807 Posted By Endus More to the point, IMO, is that if you're... More to the point, IMO, is that if you're assuming the Obliterate glyph in measuring Obliterate vs. HB, you HAVE to consider the effect that free glyph slot is going to have on the general HB...

Forum: Death Knights 02/02/09, 10:56 AM

Replies: 3,089 Suno's Fireside Chat - DK Endgame Tanking Views: 2,634,807 Posted By Endus I would assume that, unlike a DPS Blood, the... I would assume that, unlike a DPS Blood, the concern is to get a good start on the single-target threat by hitting it with Obliterate right off the bat. If you start with IT-PS, you're using two...

Forum: Death Knights 01/31/09, 1:45 PM

Replies: 3,089 Suno's Fireside Chat - DK Endgame Tanking Views: 2,634,807 Posted By Endus Maybe it's just that my gear is terrible, but my... Maybe it's just that my gear is terrible, but my HB hits and crits for significantly more than OB on single targets. My weapon's a Titansteel Destroyer, so it's got room for improvement, but HB is...

Forum: Death Knights 01/18/09, 12:22 PM

Replies: 3,071 DK Tanking Discussion Views: 1,879,297 Posted By Endus This is really an issue of semantics and... This is really an issue of semantics and terminology. The important thing to a tank is "effective health". In WoW, this boils down to two basic methodologies; mitigation, which as you say involves...

Forum: Shamans 01/01/09, 5:54 PM

Replies: 1,605 Shaman: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 1,003,634 Posted By Endus Yes, if I am hitcapped with gems and get a piece... Yes, if I am hitcapped with gems and get a piece of gear with hit rating, so I can replace some gems, I'm actually gaining spellpower, not hit. I think my issue here is the way you're stating the...

Forum: Shamans 01/01/09, 2:10 PM

Replies: 1,605 Shaman: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 1,003,634 Posted By Endus I'm not sure what you're trying to say with that... I'm not sure what you're trying to say with that third comment, but if you mean that hit's value, in gemming, is different than it would be on gear if you aren't hit capped, you aren't correct. If...

Forum: Shamans 12/23/08, 12:22 AM

Replies: 1,605 Shaman: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 1,003,634 Posted By Endus BS is +80 possible extra AP, from the two... BS is +80 possible extra AP, from the two sockets. And it's customizeable, as you don't need to socket AP gems, but the +80 assumes epic gems and such. Alch is +90 AP, with a Flask of Endless Rage;...

Forum: The Dung Heap 12/13/08, 9:42 AM

Replies: 30,094 Thread of Ultimate Stupidity Views: 1,872,756 Posted By Endus Actually, this is exactly the kind of discussion... Actually, this is exactly the kind of discussion on the topic I wanted. I'm not arguing FOR macroing; I've said a couple times I'm only using it as a stopgap while I get comfortable with most of the...

Forum: Shamans 12/12/08, 9:51 AM

Replies: 1,605 Shaman: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 1,003,634 Posted By Endus I'm using FloTotemBar. It doesn't expand on... I'm using FloTotemBar. It doesn't expand on mouseover; it has movable and scalable bars of each element, and you can remove specific totems if you never use them. I prefer it because clicking or...

Forum: Shamans 12/12/08, 9:47 AM

Replies: 1,605 Shaman: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 1,003,634 Posted By Endus I sure can flick my mouse wheel so it registers... I sure can flick my mouse wheel so it registers quite a few times a second, without risking carpal tunnel. Also, it's a 1% loss in theoried DPS, which is only relevant if, in an actual fight, you're...

Forum: Shamans 12/10/08, 9:43 AM

Replies: 1,605 Shaman: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 1,003,634 Posted By Endus This is basically what I've been doing. I have... This is basically what I've been doing. I have two macros I use, one with ES, one without. If I know a fight has a need for interrupts, I just switch them out on my hotbar, and I keep a stopcasting...

Forum: Shamans 12/07/08, 7:41 PM

Replies: 25 Healing as Elemental / Enhancement Views: 11,415 Posted By Endus I've used it a fair bit in Heroics as well, I've... I've used it a fair bit in Heroics as well, I've had several bosses where the healer died, and I kept up the healing enough to pull off a win. One boss it was myself and the tank for the final 40%...

Forum: Shamans 11/29/08, 12:45 PM

Replies: 1,605 Shaman: Simple Questions/Simple Answers Views: 1,003,634 Posted By Endus I think you're being too harsh. Yes, it'll be a... I think you're being too harsh. Yes, it'll be a DPS drop, but take LB out of the macro you posted, and it's not actually very much. Definitely nowhere close to 10%, possibly not even...

Forum: Shamans 11/14/08, 10:29 AM

Replies: 3,773 Enhancement WotLK Talents and spells discussion. Views: 844,982 Posted By Endus First time poster, long-time lurker. Hopefully... First time poster, long-time lurker. Hopefully I've picked up enough to not make a complete tard of myself here. Also consider Alchemy. Mixology is both a double duration on elixirs, AND +50%...

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