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Forum: The Dung Heap 10/03/12, 2:03 PM
Replies: 30,129
Views: 1,906,820
Posted By SageoftheTimes
They're probably debating it back and forth. ...

They're probably debating it back and forth. Some want it, some don't want it, so they'll leave it around for a while till they've gathered enough data to truly decide.
Forum: Death Knights 04/08/12, 2:52 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 210,104
Posted By SageoftheTimes
Conversion vs. Death Pact: Do we want 3% HP per...

Conversion vs. Death Pact: Do we want 3% HP per second that severely limits RP generation (moot if we alread have more RP then we can manage, the hit/expertise readjustment will help somewhat with...
Forum: Death Knights 03/31/12, 6:50 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 210,104
Posted By SageoftheTimes
DKs always seem to get less changes & get changed...

DKs always seem to get less changes & get changed later then other classes (could be a case of the grass being greener), so that's unsurprising Spoony. On the subject of Glyphs, though, there are...
Forum: Death Knights 03/22/12, 5:42 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 210,104
Posted By SageoftheTimes
Well, in that case, we already have remorseless...

Well, in that case, we already have remorseless winter which does plenty of damage, slows (and stuns), on a shorter CD then UB (more CDs are nice, but AoE threat CDs? Really?). And while I can...
Forum: Death Knights 03/06/12, 12:10 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 210,104
Posted By SageoftheTimes
Interesting thought I had about diseases: w/...

Interesting thought I had about diseases: w/ Vile Spew, Unholy will have diseases on everything. While it's a part of the spec to have DoTs up, it brings into question how easily other specs can...
Forum: Death Knights 09/02/10, 5:05 PM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,637,867
Posted By SageoftheTimes
Ah, elemental melee. Basically, it's magic...

Ah, elemental melee. Basically, it's magic damage you can avoid (block, dodge, parry). Armour doesn't effect it, but resists do. As to losing flask HP, 1.3k health, when you have lets say 55k...
Forum: Death Knights 09/01/10, 2:20 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 238,611
Posted By SageoftheTimes
The problem here is, your model isn't perfect...

The problem here is, your model isn't perfect either (although it'd be a much more interesting game if it was). Stam is the major thing we want, with pallies sometimes getting Stam/Defense and...
Forum: Death Knights 08/28/10, 2:24 PM
Replies: 345
Views: 424,921
Posted By SageoftheTimes
Keeping diseases up indefinitely with Festering...

Keeping diseases up indefinitely with Festering Strike sounds like a bit too much effort. It'd require a ton of haste (sub-6second rune regeneration), and you'd have to take away from Scourge...
Forum: Death Knights 07/09/10, 9:55 PM
Replies: 345
Views: 424,921
Posted By SageoftheTimes
Yeah, it's one of each every 10 seconds. They...

Yeah, it's one of each every 10 seconds. They might buff how much our self-heals heal, though. It'd be nice for Toughness & Veteran of the Third War to go to passives, as well.

Finally, they...
Forum: Death Knights 10/04/09, 7:51 PM
Replies: 3,089
Views: 2,637,867
Posted By SageoftheTimes
I've got a question about Glyphs. Since I'm...

I've got a question about Glyphs. Since I'm still gearing up for ToCr, I still deal with AoE tanking in heroics, as well as in VoA. I've found Glyph of Disease to be a pretty useful glyph (also...
Forum: Death Knights 09/09/09, 6:08 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 403,470
Posted By SageoftheTimes
Kinda vague, but I'll try to help you out. As...

Kinda vague, but I'll try to help you out. As you're starting out, Stam is what you want, after becoming uncritable (getting 540 defense, or close to that with some resilience).

Firstly, get to...
Forum: Druids 08/19/09, 5:31 AM
Replies: 1,417
Views: 564,120
Posted By SageoftheTimes
I was wondering if anyone could tell me which...

I was wondering if anyone could tell me which professions would be decent for both light raiding (Probably wont see Ulduar, unless it's a pug) and PvP with a Resto Druid. I'm starting a new...
Forum: Warlocks 12/05/08, 12:43 AM
Replies: 742
Views: 666,205
Posted By SageoftheTimes
I'd suggest moving some points out of Ruin for...

I'd suggest moving some points out of Ruin for Imp. DS. Also grab the -2% threat/+spirit enchant for cloaks. Finally, consider using Drain Life instead. According to this post...
Forum: Warlocks 12/04/08, 11:47 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 11,914
Posted By SageoftheTimes
Or they could make a buff you have respond to a...

Or they could make a buff you have respond to a buff on the target. Note that I am saying this with no understanding of their code what-so-ever, but I think it would be possible for SE to give an...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/04/08, 11:41 PM
Replies: 616
Views: 240,712
Posted By SageoftheTimes
Based on this post...

Based on this post (http://elitistjerks.com/f80/t37918-affliction_raiding_rotations_guide/#post995749) from the Affliction Rotations Thread, wouldn't it be better to have the Affliction Model(s) use...
Forum: Class Mechanics 11/19/08, 11:24 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 41,534
Posted By SageoftheTimes
Warlock: Affliction Locks put up Shadow...

Warlock:
Affliction Locks put up Shadow Embrace (http://www.wowhead.com/?spell=32394), which gives +10% additional DoT damage on the target (unique buff).

Fairie Fire...
Forum: Warlocks 11/13/08, 11:04 PM
Replies: 2,067
Views: 870,832
Posted By SageoftheTimes
Can multiple instances of Shadow's Embrace be...

Can multiple instances of Shadow's Embrace be active on one target yet?
Forum: Warlocks 10/10/08, 5:54 PM
Replies: 4,153
Views: 877,139
Posted By SageoftheTimes
It didn't when I tested it 3-4 builds ago. I...

It didn't when I tested it 3-4 builds ago.
I really hope this is an oversight.[/QUOTE] Can anyone in the beta make a post about this on the WoW beta forums? This regulates the Glyph to PvP only use.
Forum: Warlocks 10/09/08, 11:50 PM
Replies: 4,153
Views: 877,139
Posted By SageoftheTimes
Thanahtos, the problem with F&B is the problem...

Thanahtos, the problem with F&B is the problem with a large portion of the Destro tree. It's just not good for PvE, because rotations are torture. Because of this, Conflag, Backdraft, and Imp....
Forum: Warlocks 10/09/08, 10:42 PM
Replies: 4,153
Views: 877,139
Posted By SageoftheTimes
It does ensure Molten Core uptime and seems to...

It does ensure Molten Core uptime and seems to deal decent DPS.
Forum: Warlocks 10/06/08, 8:29 PM
Replies: 4,153
Views: 877,139
Posted By SageoftheTimes
CoA is a great curse of Afflic, but you'll notice...

CoA is a great curse of Afflic, but you'll notice the rotation is a lot more unstable. Cut CoA out of the equation, as well as immolate, and the rotation is beyond easy. Sure, Sim. Craft says 198...
Forum: Warlocks 10/06/08, 4:27 PM
Replies: 4,153
Views: 877,139
Posted By SageoftheTimes
A couple of things I've been wondering about: ...

A couple of things I've been wondering about: What does Simulation Craft have to say about Incinerate as filler over Shadow Bolt for Affliction?

Also, due to the recent nerfs to Improved Shadow...
Forum: Warlocks 10/05/08, 5:37 PM
Replies: 4,153
Views: 877,139
Posted By SageoftheTimes
Even worse, the devs seem to have reached a point...

Even worse, the devs seem to have reached a point where they've given their spaghetti code life, and they've shaped it into a play-style of sorts. This makes it even worse, because they're actually...
Forum: Warlocks 09/29/08, 4:39 PM
Replies: 4,153
Views: 877,139
Posted By SageoftheTimes
Ok, lets take a step back: Can the imp be...

Ok, lets take a step back: Can the imp be permanently Phased and used as a Dark Pact totem in the expansion?

As to Succubus DPS vs. Felhunter: It definitely worries me for 5 mans. The Succubus...
Forum: Warlocks 09/28/08, 6:11 PM
Replies: 4,153
Views: 877,139
Posted By SageoftheTimes
Question for those who have specced Affliction in...

Question for those who have specced Affliction in the beta: Is the Felhunter even worth it as a pet currently? Does Improved Felhunter return enough mana at 80 to make Dark Pact worth it? Finally,...
Forum: Warlocks 09/22/08, 4:40 PM
Replies: 4,153
Views: 877,139
Posted By SageoftheTimes
The damage pass still hasn't been done. Consider...

The damage pass still hasn't been done. Consider that the devs have the right "feel" for the talents right now, but they still need to change values up and down to get everyone in line, and to get...
Forum: Warlocks 09/19/08, 12:51 AM
Replies: 4,153
Views: 877,139
Posted By SageoftheTimes
Does anyone else feel that Eradication is a...

Does anyone else feel that Eradication is a little too bursty for Affliction's already complicated casting list (lets forgo rotation here)? Also, with the new changes to Improved Felhunter (4/8% of...
Forum: Warlocks 09/11/08, 5:38 PM
Replies: 4,153
Views: 877,139
Posted By SageoftheTimes
Blizzard has stated that they're going to make...

Blizzard has stated that they're going to make things viable, and I'd say they will. They're probably just testing some stuff. We still barely know what the talents will do (Everlasting Affliction...
Forum: Warlocks 08/31/08, 3:46 PM
Replies: 4,153
Views: 877,139
Posted By SageoftheTimes
WotLKwiki's list of new trainable abilities...

WotLKwiki's list of new trainable abilities (http://wotlkwiki.info/index.php/Warlock#tab=New_Ability_Ranks).

It says 1590 mana, so I'd say somewhere around 1.6k is a good average.
Forum: Warlocks 08/29/08, 1:46 AM
Replies: 4,153
Views: 877,139
Posted By SageoftheTimes
Considering what we've just seen here, I think...

Considering what we've just seen here, I think everyone needs to do several things: Ignore Blizzard's site calc forever (Demonic Empathy PROCS WHEN YOU OR YOUR PET CRITS), get a drink of their...
Forum: Warlocks 08/21/08, 6:50 PM
Replies: 4,153
Views: 877,139
Posted By SageoftheTimes
Some really nice ideas towards Affliction...

Some really nice ideas towards Affliction scaling. I'm liking the 100% increase to shadow damage, 3 second duration idea extremely, tetracycloide. I think Affliction is going to have to get used to...
Forum: Warlocks 08/05/08, 5:15 PM
Replies: 4,153
Views: 877,139
Posted By SageoftheTimes
Actually Darian, CoD has double the base damage...

Actually Darian, CoD has double the base damage of CoA, so I imagine that it would be a better choice (due to Molten Core's current lack of power).
Forum: Warlocks 08/01/08, 9:49 PM
Replies: 4,153
Views: 877,139
Posted By SageoftheTimes
Voidwalker? How about Succubi, Felguards, and...

Voidwalker? How about Succubi, Felguards, and Felhunters? I can understand that the VW might be alright for anti-melee in WotLK, but Felguards have points in all demo situations, Felhunters are...
Forum: Warlocks 07/30/08, 10:08 PM
Replies: 4,153
Views: 877,139
Posted By SageoftheTimes
Killing a paladin is the equivalent of...

Killing a paladin is the equivalent of foot-tapping till they pop Divine shield, beating them up a bit after it's down, then interrupt + burst. In short, foot-tapping.

Edit: Something interesting...
Forum: Warlocks 07/27/08, 6:24 PM
Replies: 4,153
Views: 877,139
Posted By SageoftheTimes
At tier 1, Affliction has a talent called...

At tier 1, Affliction has a talent called Suppression, which increases the chance to hit for Affliction spells by 1/2/3 % and reduces their mana cost by 2/4/6 %. Shadow Bolt isn't an Affliction...
Forum: Warlocks 07/18/08, 2:47 PM
Replies: 4,153
Views: 877,139
Posted By SageoftheTimes
They probably want it that way. So many things...

They probably want it that way. So many things hinge on poorly worded talents, or talents that may or may not be completely useless right now. Haunt could make an Affliction Warlock virtually...
Forum: Warlocks 07/15/08, 7:18 PM
Replies: 4,153
Views: 877,139
Posted By SageoftheTimes
Thus making life tap a liability in damage heavy...

Thus making life tap a liability in damage heavy fights. :/
Forum: Warlocks 07/15/08, 5:20 PM
Replies: 4,153
Views: 877,139
Posted By SageoftheTimes
On the one hand, Affliction has high Mana per...

On the one hand, Affliction has high Mana per second. On the other, with an imp (at 70) with a ton of buffs, you can gain an additional 300 mp5 at least, thus easily balancing out the costs. Mana...
Forum: Class Mechanics 07/14/08, 8:09 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 27,142
Posted By SageoftheTimes
2) Wouldn't a Surged Smite not trigger the 5SR,...

2) Wouldn't a Surged Smite not trigger the 5SR, thus allowing for a bit of damage in between 5SR regen? Or are Priests mostly in the 5SR as it is while raid healing?

3) Great in theory, terrible in...
Forum: Warlocks 07/11/08, 6:29 PM
Replies: 4,153
Views: 877,139
Posted By SageoftheTimes
Frostfire Bolt gains from both Frost and Fire...

Frostfire Bolt gains from both Frost and Fire talents no matter which type of damage it's dealing. We'll see more immunities, if Blizzard feels like it, which will be rarely.

Also, considering...
Forum: Warlocks 07/10/08, 5:01 PM
Replies: 4,153
Views: 877,139
Posted By SageoftheTimes
The imp/succubus aren't really all that great...

The imp/succubus aren't really all that great without healing, and the Felguard is better then either (if you're going high enough for the 2/5 Tier 5 talent, you're using the FG), so I'm not really...
Forum: Warlocks 07/10/08, 12:35 PM
Replies: 4,011
Views: 1,694,342
Posted By SageoftheTimes
You have a bunch of Crit already, most likely 1k+...

You have a bunch of Crit already, most likely 1k+ spell damage, and far less haste. As long as your spell hit is maxed, haste will technically give you better DPS (at the cost of slightly more...
Forum: Warlocks 07/10/08, 12:25 PM
Replies: 4,153
Views: 877,139
Posted By SageoftheTimes
If DPS casters show a need to down-rank, then...

If DPS casters show a need to down-rank, then Affliction might be more viable then originally considered. Without Fel Armour's 20% bonus to healing effects, Life Tapping will become more expensive...
Forum: Warlocks 07/09/08, 1:00 PM
Replies: 4,153
Views: 877,139
Posted By SageoftheTimes
Demonic Pact increases your spirit by 5% when...

Demonic Pact increases your spirit by 5% when your demon is out, so if you go that deep, you should be able to negate it. If Warlocks actually get a Holy Priest/Resto Druid's level of spirit, then...
Forum: Warlocks 07/08/08, 8:03 PM
Replies: 4,153
Views: 877,139
Posted By SageoftheTimes
For Curse of Weakness, current Alpha information...

For Curse of Weakness, current Alpha information suggests it's getting -20% attack speed in addition, so it'll be useful if you either don't have a Warrior, or have one who doesn't feel like keeping...
Forum: Warlocks 07/05/08, 6:12 PM
Replies: 4,153
Views: 877,139
Posted By SageoftheTimes
A similar effect that is a bit easier for each...

A similar effect that is a bit easier for each class to keep up. I would have expected Blizzard to allow for 100% uptime, what with the health boost. Then again, maybe Blizzard will do a 180 and...
Forum: Warlocks 06/26/08, 7:43 PM
Replies: 4,153
Views: 877,139
Posted By SageoftheTimes
And so are wipes? Tradition is a fine things,...

And so are wipes? Tradition is a fine things, but what about having an enjoyable game? Yes, challenge is important, but challenge is something that challenges you. What does the 1% chance have to...
Forum: Warlocks 06/26/08, 6:26 PM
Replies: 4,153
Views: 877,139
Posted By SageoftheTimes
I understand that in T6 content, a tank's threat...

I understand that in T6 content, a tank's threat will skyrocket to the point where my threat doesn't matter, what I'm saying is, from the perspective of an ability, is it ok for it to disable you if...
Forum: Warlocks 06/26/08, 5:58 PM
Replies: 4,153
Views: 877,139
Posted By SageoftheTimes
Say I'm speccing Destro for Raiding, but I'm...

Say I'm speccing Destro for Raiding, but I'm regularly threat capped. If I can go Demo and have Demo's damage do more damage then I was before, I've found a better spec. EVEN IF Destro has more DPS...
Forum: Warlocks 06/17/08, 4:25 PM
Replies: 4,153
Views: 877,139
Posted By SageoftheTimes
From a raiding standpoint, I'm having doubts...

From a raiding standpoint, I'm having doubts weither Everlasting Affliction will be more then a gimmick talent. Drain Life is more for grinding/PvP, AoE isn't overly common, and the bonus for...
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