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Forum: Mages 08/27/09, 2:34 PM
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Posted By Phatpharm
With 5/5 Arcane Mind, Kings and my Racial, Rawr...

With 5/5 Arcane Mind, Kings and my Racial, Rawr adds 171 to Int with Talisman of Resurgence

Works out to 1.333:1
Forum: Mages 08/27/09, 11:58 AM
Replies: 2,838
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Posted By Phatpharm
Fire Ward is quite nice for lasher phase. Try and...

Fire Ward is quite nice for lasher phase. Try and pop it early so you can get a 2nd Ward up during the same phase. Equals about 8k mitigation, potentially more if you are talented into it.
Forum: Mages 08/26/09, 10:42 AM
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Posted By Phatpharm
My gear set, it is a 900 dps difference (in RAWR)...

My gear set, it is a 900 dps difference (in RAWR) between 0/0 and 3/3 IA with incoming absorbs set to 200/s. Not sure how it is modeled, but it is more likely I will have one large spike every 15-30...
Forum: Mages 08/20/09, 3:31 PM
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Posted By Phatpharm
:-( Can't blame me for trying I guess.

:-(

Can't blame me for trying I guess.
Forum: Mages 08/19/09, 3:11 PM
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Posted By Phatpharm
My spec doesn't lose any DPS, as long as you...

My spec doesn't lose any DPS, as long as you aren't dropping your rotation due to lack of mana. No DPS talents were sacrificed (although no push-back protection, this could be tinkered with some)...
Forum: Mages 08/19/09, 1:41 PM
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Posted By Phatpharm
In a less mana-starved environment, which 3.2.2...

In a less mana-starved environment, which 3.2.2 is offering, it may be in the interest of Arcane mages to use partial evocates. Issue has always been that you don't need the evo when your IV is at...
Forum: Mages 08/12/09, 4:35 PM
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Posted By Phatpharm
I have been off rebuilding my computer...

I have been off rebuilding my computer unfortunately. I only noticed the odd behavior in a trash-respawn scenario. It was the two large mobs guarding the Thorim entrance to be exact. I cast an AB,...
Forum: Mages 08/11/09, 5:00 PM
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Posted By Phatpharm
MI is bugged. Even if you pop them when you are...

MI is bugged. Even if you pop them when you are #1 on the threat table, there will be more people on the table than yourself.

It always worked that you were -4mill (+whatever you were at). If you...
Forum: Mages 07/29/09, 2:18 PM
Replies: 1,054
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Posted By Phatpharm
This makes sense for both "ignored" PvE specs. As...

This makes sense for both "ignored" PvE specs. As a frost running heroics, I had great AOE damage with a ton of control / mitigation. Even my frostbolt spam hit pretty hard.

As Arcane raiding @...
Forum: Mages 07/28/09, 12:20 PM
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Posted By Phatpharm
I was thinking along the same lines, cbreak. All...

I was thinking along the same lines, cbreak. All they would need to do is modify the the Arcane Potency talent to increase the CC proc-rate, scaling it with crit would help immensely.

Speaking of...
Forum: Mages 07/26/09, 11:56 AM
Replies: 3,728
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Posted By Phatpharm
@ Ashersoul: I found a script that tweaks a...

@ Ashersoul:

I found a script that tweaks a registry entry. Seems windows doesn't return packets as fast as the client likes, the frequency is off by 2:1. I installed this fix and my latency was...
Forum: Mages 07/24/09, 12:21 PM
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Posted By Phatpharm
There is debate only because of Arcane Mages...

There is debate only because of Arcane Mages running the IA/Frost warding spec, getting more raid support, and having a faster cast / stacking haste. I push nice numbers because I can acquire my next...
Forum: Mages 07/23/09, 7:00 PM
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Posted By Phatpharm
It is a very common strat. You get to 120% then...

It is a very common strat. You get to 120% then pop MI. From there you can get to ~170%+ without pulling. As MI fades, the tank taunts to take the lead. Then you cast invis to wipe all threat. This...
Forum: Mages 07/22/09, 2:05 PM
Replies: 5,355
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Posted By Phatpharm
Hotan's numbers are correct. The one piece of...

Hotan's numbers are correct. The one piece of information missing is the effect of the cast queue. When dealing with massive amounts of haste, instant spells will not "enter" the queue. A spell with...
Forum: Mages 07/20/09, 2:55 PM
Replies: 5,355
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Posted By Phatpharm
Amplify only amps incoming raid damage if it is a...

Amplify only amps incoming raid damage if it is a direct damage spell. I have noticed that "volleys" are DD, and one of the only types of "AoE DD".

So it is no surprise Fusion Punch is amp'd. I...
Forum: Mages 07/15/09, 1:57 PM
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Posted By Phatpharm
The factor that they never did touch on is that...

The factor that they never did touch on is that AM/Mbarr will stay the same cost. With a AB3AM rotation more is spent (per spell) on AM than AB3 / 3. Add in a large influx of Mbarr moments and it...
Forum: Mages 07/14/09, 1:42 PM
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Posted By Phatpharm
Embrace of the Leviathan VS Sash of Ancient Power...

Embrace of the Leviathan VS Sash of Ancient Power

Canceling the 19SP difference and the extra red slot this really equals:

62 spirit VS 43 hit + blue socket / 7sp socket bonus

I have the...
Forum: Mages 07/10/09, 3:49 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 466,862
Posted By Phatpharm
This will definitely all change when valor badges...

This will definitely all change when valor badges become available outside of 25man / 10m Ulduar.

Stat-wise, and in a raid setting, I ended up buying the Disguise of the Kumiho and dumping my...
Forum: Mages 07/06/09, 6:03 PM
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Posted By Phatpharm
Sacred Shield does grant a "damage shield" for...

Sacred Shield does grant a "damage shield" for absorbing, although quite a small amount and a very short window of opportunity. It really seems to be made for application to a tank.

As for the other...
Forum: Mages 07/06/09, 4:21 PM
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Posted By Phatpharm
IA is calculated after partials as well, so that...

IA is calculated after partials as well, so that talent can/will actually lower your SP buff.
Forum: Mages 07/03/09, 5:51 PM
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Posted By Phatpharm
I noticed even in your high parse from Hodir that...

I noticed even in your high parse from Hodir that MI missed 8.2% of the frost bolts, and none of the lower dps fireblasts. I only started viewing MI as a DPS spell once they stopped missing all the...
Forum: Mages 07/03/09, 4:20 AM
Replies: 2,838
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Posted By Phatpharm
MI

Download a mod called Dr. Damage. At my current gear level it has a full MI at over 44k, and scales quite well if used during a SP spike. One thing I noticed as Arcane after blowing past my hit-cap,...
Forum: Mages 06/29/09, 6:14 PM
Replies: 1,054
Views: 908,609
Posted By Phatpharm
LB change

Sounds a lot like Seed of Corruption. That and a free Flamestrikes would assist in Fire's AOE potential.

Side Note:

Seems real odd that Fire's proc is tied to a scalable stat (crit) when Arcane's...
Forum: Mages 06/29/09, 10:57 AM
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Posted By Phatpharm
The 2pc t7.5 (or 8.5 for that matter) are really...

The 2pc t7.5 (or 8.5 for that matter) are really good for Arcane. In fact, after getting my T8.5 pants and buying the helm I had to put back on my T7.5 gloves to get 2x 2pc bonus. (puts me way over...
Forum: Mages 06/24/09, 12:09 PM
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Posted By Phatpharm
It was my suggestion to GC in the Q&A. He stated...

It was my suggestion to GC in the Q&A. He stated he was not happy with the huge gap in preferred gear between Arcane and Fire (as most of Arcane is) Giving us a 100% talent really is the only way for...
Forum: Mages 06/22/09, 1:05 PM
Replies: 1,672
Views: 1,152,850
Posted By Phatpharm
Some of these questions can be fielded by an...

Some of these questions can be fielded by an in-game TC mod as well. I use Dr. Damage (WoW AddOns - DrDamage - WowAce.com (http://www.wowace.com/projects/dr-damage/))

It will show your total damage...
Forum: The Dung Heap 06/16/09, 6:11 PM
Replies: 30,102
Views: 1,882,013
Posted By Phatpharm
And yet they buff tailoring to the stratosphere...

And yet they buff tailoring to the stratosphere in the mean time?
Forum: Mages 06/15/09, 3:41 PM
Replies: 527
Views: 950,185
Posted By Phatpharm
It takes some getting used to, but I did find the...

It takes some getting used to, but I did find the damage done stats in Skada. (We were trying to be accurate about damage done to XT's heart etc for gaging performances while working hard-modes,...
Forum: Public Discussion 06/15/09, 12:40 AM
Replies: 877
Views: 580,056
Posted By Phatpharm
I guess I could have elaborated some as I was...

I guess I could have elaborated some as I was referring to a clean install:

On any drive ~15GB+ (even a 16GB USB stick) you can copy/paste your entire WoW OU. After your OS reinstall, and you have...
Forum: Public Discussion 06/14/09, 6:17 PM
Replies: 877
Views: 580,056
Posted By Phatpharm
Do you know if they removed the application cap...

Do you know if they removed the application cap with Vista Ultimate (64)? I know everyone talks about getting more RAM but the speed (and relevant to your bus speed) always means more.

I did...
Forum: Mages 06/11/09, 5:14 PM
Replies: 3,728
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Posted By Phatpharm
I honestly think 3/3 IA is the way to go. The 5%...

I honestly think 3/3 IA is the way to go. The 5% HP cap is certainly gear / raid dependent, as even with my gear I can break 25k with imp commanding shout, and it will only get higher.

Doing...
Forum: Mages 06/04/09, 10:44 AM
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Posted By Phatpharm
Since Mbarr doesn't refresh, you may have to...

Since Mbarr doesn't refresh, you may have to "play it by ear" for ramping up some AB stacks during the 4pc proc. Rawr will give you your Mbarr DPS (99% sure this is an AB0 scenario) From what I have...
Forum: Mages 06/03/09, 10:54 AM
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Posted By Phatpharm
As crazy as this sounds, I think most of you are...

As crazy as this sounds, I think most of you are right. Here is a link to my post on IA <http://elitistjerks.com/f75/t38540-general_mage_discussion_information/p15/#post1261701> It is impossible to...
Forum: Mages 06/02/09, 12:22 PM
Replies: 1,054
Views: 908,609
Posted By Phatpharm
I guess it has been my way to stay competitive...

I guess it has been my way to stay competitive with no real upgrades.

If I was sporting Calvin's gear it would be a no-brainer (pun intended) ~~ 4pc Fire is the best

The World of Warcraft Armory...
Forum: Mages 06/01/09, 8:29 PM
Replies: 1,054
Views: 908,609
Posted By Phatpharm
Your Ward alone averages to around 180/s. (My...

Your Ward alone averages to around 180/s. (My average seems to be around 5.4k absorption).

But using an average is not where the strength of the build comes from. Those 13k full absorbs and even a...
Forum: Mages 05/29/09, 9:01 PM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,451,616
Posted By Phatpharm
Haste

All Arcane mages that were not BIS at the end of 3.09 are drowning in crit, and hit to some degree. While that actually increases the value to the 4pc T7.5 for us, a large chunk of haste will do...
Forum: Mages 05/18/09, 1:06 PM
Replies: 3,728
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Posted By Phatpharm
Fogge: This is my build: The World of Warcraft...

Fogge:

This is my build: The World of Warcraft Armory (http://www.wowarmory.com/character-sheet.xml?r=Hydraxis&n=%C3%85leister)

When using wards, and getting some planned PW:S, pushback become even...
Forum: Mages 05/12/09, 3:41 PM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,451,616
Posted By Phatpharm
There hasn't been much work on the front page due...

There hasn't been much work on the front page due to Kavan's great work with his RAWR mage module. Pretty well all your questions can be answered by looking at the dynamic rotations it suggests.

In...
Forum: Mages 05/09/09, 12:27 PM
Replies: 3,728
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Posted By Phatpharm
Minor Ward Glyphs

I have a combat log of a duel between myself and two L80 Shaman. I use a glyphed talented Fire Ward (Frost Warding 2/2) and have no talents in Molten Shields.

Searing Totem Rank 1

111 Absorbed
40...
Forum: Mages 05/06/09, 3:45 PM
Replies: 3,728
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Posted By Phatpharm
Yes

If you successfully negate the damage (and get the mana refund) it does not lower your ward's strength.

Is there confirmation that the Minor glyphs (+5%) work on both Molten Shields and Frost...
Forum: Mages 05/06/09, 3:33 PM
Replies: 2,838
Views: 1,235,306
Posted By Phatpharm
For Deconstructor: We run with 2 dps and a...

For Deconstructor: We run with 2 dps and a healer designated for each corner. I am fine as arcane. I DPS the heart until I see the second (spawning) spark on my heap. Then I blink (if scrapbot) to...
Forum: Mages 05/05/09, 4:54 PM
Replies: 1,672
Views: 1,152,850
Posted By Phatpharm
I had my best luck, in Shadow Crashes, using AM...

I had my best luck, in Shadow Crashes, using AM spam. The extra 100% haste makes rotations nearly impossible, and multiplies latency / reaction time.

~220 mana/sec isn't too costly either. *edit 70%...
Forum: Mages 04/29/09, 3:09 PM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,451,616
Posted By Phatpharm
@ Marsui I ran into the same issues once my...

@ Marsui

I ran into the same issues once my haste hit the same mark yours is. It is a great dps stat, but without perfect raid support it is very hard to maintain our Top 2 rotations at ~570...
Forum: Mages 04/28/09, 12:33 PM
Replies: 1,672
Views: 1,152,850
Posted By Phatpharm
I found that switching "tabs" does update some of...

I found that switching "tabs" does update some of the fight options, whereas just clicking them does not.

Not sure if it is a bug, but people should be aware.
Forum: Mages 04/28/09, 11:40 AM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,451,616
Posted By Phatpharm
This past week I have moved Ice Shards -> Warding...

This past week I have moved Ice Shards -> Warding and I love it. It has saved my life countless times, and dead dps = no dps. (and Arcane explosion is our best aoe for cleanup, short of a few boss...
Forum: Mages 04/17/09, 3:18 PM
Replies: 1,603
Views: 1,598,886
Posted By Phatpharm
I created a second rawr profile changing from...

I created a second rawr profile changing from Arcane to FFB, with my current gear which is max SP>Haste>Crit. Not really FFB gear per se.

Arcane 5707
FFB 5709

The World of Warcraft Armory...
Forum: Mages 04/02/09, 6:17 PM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,451,616
Posted By Phatpharm
From what I recall: It used to not be consumed,...

From what I recall:

It used to not be consumed, and give +30%, to all missiles in the channel. *fixed*

Currently it does not alter the critical chance, or consume the buff.
Forum: Mages 04/02/09, 12:36 PM
Replies: 3,728
Views: 3,451,616
Posted By Phatpharm
Well put Wizeowel, The other small mana gain...

Well put Wizeowel,

The other small mana gain from the AB3AM rotation is from OOFSR (which is getting nerfed)

AM consumes mana at the start, AB0 at the end. This leaves a ~6sec window of "no mana...
Forum: Mages 04/02/09, 11:57 AM
Replies: 2,838
Views: 1,235,306
Posted By Phatpharm
One thing I noticed (when comparing mages) was...

One thing I noticed (when comparing mages) was that you ended up with only 9 Mbarr procs, whereas there were 17+ Hot streak procs.

I have very similar stats (SP / Haste) so I will post my Patch...
Forum: Mages 03/31/09, 12:03 PM
Replies: 2,838
Views: 1,235,306
Posted By Phatpharm
Hi Dorvan, Typically it is the second best stat...

Hi Dorvan,

Typically it is the second best stat for you after being hit capped. Spell power being the #1 stat.

But to be certain, go to the rawr.mage thread, download and import your character....
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