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Forum: The Dung Heap 04/20/11, 10:29 AM
Replies: 30,103
Views: 1,884,539
Posted By Vistol
please remove: above poster already noted item.

please remove:

above poster already noted item.
Forum: Shamans 05/26/09, 10:52 AM
Replies: 1,605
Views: 1,003,761
Posted By Vistol
WoA or WF

I raised this a long time ago and the answer then as it is now is non-trivial. It depends not only on your personal buffs, but the overall group comp and the other buffs/debuffs that are going up....
Forum: Shamans 05/13/09, 9:59 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 26,645
Posted By Vistol
Proving Lvb is fine at this point seems akin to...

Proving Lvb is fine at this point seems akin to trying to prove Bigfoot isn't real; no supporting evidence, no basis in theory, and all we have is blurry pictures of people in monkey suits that fall...
Forum: Shamans 05/12/09, 11:27 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 26,645
Posted By Vistol
It appears that Ele shaman dps is getting buffed:...

It appears that Ele shaman dps is getting buffed: (http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=16904209636&sid=1)

It seems odd to me that Blizz would buff LB/CL if the problem was with...
Forum: Shamans 05/06/09, 10:33 AM
Replies: 448
Views: 181,428
Posted By Vistol
As well with 3.1 a decent portion of the...

As well with 3.1 a decent portion of the elemental community was able to upgrade from Venture Co. Lightning Rod to totem of hex, this would further knock down average lvb damage on the "super mega...
Forum: Shamans 04/30/09, 11:55 PM
Replies: 1,170
Views: 479,624
Posted By Vistol
World of Warcraft - English (NA) Forums ->...

World of Warcraft - English (NA) Forums -> Confirmed: Lavaburst DPS down AFTER dual spec (http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=16473761015&sid=1&pageNo=1)

Seems to be a known bug.
Forum: Shamans 04/30/09, 2:59 PM
Replies: 1,170
Views: 479,624
Posted By Vistol
Assuming the Flare averages out to 140 sp is...

Assuming the Flare averages out to 140 sp is probably a worse assumption than saying the eye averages to 125 spell power; as proc's can proc at inopportune times.

In fact much like many people...
Forum: Shamans 03/05/09, 8:18 AM
Replies: 1,170
Views: 479,624
Posted By Vistol
My WWS ...

My WWS (http://wowwebstats.com/ltp261ti3bmam?m)from 3 wings of Naxx last night.

Few notes:
1) DC death on Hegian.
2) I was healing for most of the 4 horseman pulls.

From what I'm seeing around...
Forum: Shamans 02/09/09, 9:07 AM
Replies: 1,605
Views: 1,003,761
Posted By Vistol
Just swap out your MotWP for a spellpower trinket...

Just swap out your MotWP for a spellpower trinket when you have a moonkin or sp present. Or if you are lucky enough to get dying curse switch your gems to pure spellpower and use both. Also get a...
Forum: Shamans 02/04/09, 2:56 PM
Replies: 1,605
Views: 1,003,761
Posted By Vistol
Are you using glyph of thunderstorm? And TS'ing...

Are you using glyph of thunderstorm? And TS'ing early and often?

Also if sustained healing is required an equip macro for a new weapon/shield/totem could offer significant returns, just don't...
Forum: The Dung Heap 01/22/09, 2:23 PM
Replies: 30,103
Views: 1,884,539
Posted By Vistol
Bink; the link you have for "your spec" leads to...

Bink; the link you have for "your spec" leads to something else entirely ( ! Interprise Suite Accounting - ERP Solution for Everyone! (http://www.interprise.com.au/)) rather than a talent calc. Are...
Forum: Shamans 01/19/09, 9:15 AM
Replies: 1,170
Views: 479,624
Posted By Vistol
Hat of Wintry Doom is a nice crafted sub until...

Hat of Wintry Doom is a nice crafted sub until you can find something better; having a meta is a big boost.

Also Ring of Northern Tears has a blue slot thats worth while filling and as you will need...
Forum: Shamans 01/08/09, 2:38 PM
Replies: 1,170
Views: 479,624
Posted By Vistol
Well it is preaty clear that Torch of Holy Fire...

Well it is preaty clear that Torch of Holy Fire is best in slot by a fairly big margin, most likely you would be doing your guild a disservice by taking it over Wraith Strike (at least early on) with...
Forum: Shamans 01/08/09, 12:32 PM
Replies: 1,170
Views: 479,624
Posted By Vistol
Yes i get that it is a function of spellpower,...

Yes i get that it is a function of spellpower, cirt, and average spell usage. however my multi variable calculus is very much out of practice and i was looking for a functional model if one existed.
Forum: Shamans 01/08/09, 9:57 AM
Replies: 1,170
Views: 479,624
Posted By Vistol
Maybe i'm just an idiot but do we have an...

Maybe i'm just an idiot but do we have an existing model for what the Chaotic Skyflare Diamond is worth?
Forum: News 12/08/08, 12:19 PM
Replies: 455
Views: 29,606
Posted By Vistol
Great cause.

Great cause.
Forum: Public Discussion 12/05/08, 2:23 PM
Replies: 2,072
Views: 1,158,754
Posted By Vistol
Firmly disagree, prices for some...

Firmly disagree, prices for some products/services will increase going forward, and making smart bets in that regard is by no means idiotic. In all your listed cases there were specific examples that...
Forum: Shamans 11/27/08, 1:14 PM
Replies: 1,605
Views: 1,003,761
Posted By Vistol
Thanks, i figured this issue was rather complex,...

Thanks, i figured this issue was rather complex, in fact it might warrant it's own thread.

Also to be considered in the list you posed is the effect on tanks getting parry more often by having more...
Forum: Shamans 11/26/08, 9:32 AM
Replies: 1,605
Views: 1,003,761
Posted By Vistol
New rules of windfury

In a 10 man setting does anyone have a rough idea of at what point of group composition (ceteris paribus) it makes more sense to drop Wrath of Air over Windfury for a net dps gain, given that you are...
Forum: Shamans 11/12/08, 1:34 PM
Replies: 1,333
Views: 408,061
Posted By Vistol
WotLK rep grinds

remove
Forum: Shamans 11/03/08, 9:30 AM
Replies: 1,333
Views: 408,061
Posted By Vistol
We need to stop beating this dead horse, of...

We need to stop beating this dead horse, of totemic focus vs improved healing wave. It's been discussed throughly and while some honest disagreement remains, with totemic focus offering about about 1...
Forum: Shamans 10/30/08, 9:44 AM
Replies: 1,333
Views: 408,061
Posted By Vistol
There is no doubt at this point int offers the...

There is no doubt at this point int offers the "best bang for the buck", however as you say you never drop below 10k mana on KJ would not at some point the gains from gemming int offer better...
Forum: Shamans 10/17/08, 2:01 PM
Replies: 1,333
Views: 408,061
Posted By Vistol
Healing wave is supposed to be bad. Different...

Healing wave is supposed to be bad. Different healers have different strengths and weakness and efficient high output single target healing is ours. Frankly with with changes via imp water shield,...
Forum: Shamans 10/17/08, 12:56 PM
Replies: 1,333
Views: 408,061
Posted By Vistol
I don't think there can be any debate that...

I don't think there can be any debate that focused mind should not normally be considered in any PVE build. Yes it can be great situationally, but maybe a half-dozen tbc fights had silence mechanics,...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/08/08, 10:12 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 102,393
Posted By Vistol
I think you missed the new stone skin totem and...

I think you missed the new stone skin totem and its numeric armor buff, that will be competing with SOE for a totem slot, and Devotion aura for armor value. It also has an improved version, with some...
Forum: Shamans 10/03/08, 8:58 AM
Replies: 1,333
Views: 408,061
Posted By Vistol
There is a fine line between specialized and one...

There is a fine line between specialized and one dimensional. Most of us believe trading small amounts of mp5 for versatility is a net gain, you do not. If this works for you and your raid, all well...
Forum: Shamans 10/02/08, 10:27 AM
Replies: 1,333
Views: 408,061
Posted By Vistol
Please see Praetorians post ...

Please see Praetorians post (http://elitistjerks.com/f31/t27030-resto_shaman_wotlk_talents_discussion/p32/#post914342) 2 pages back in this regard.

Not to mention 5 and 10 mans where these spells...
Forum: Shamans 10/02/08, 8:13 AM
Replies: 1,333
Views: 408,061
Posted By Vistol
5 min totems

Not resto specific, yet good news all 2 minute totems getting upped to 5 minuntes.

Source: (http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=5963297619&sid=1)

This makes totemic focus even worse...
Forum: Shamans 09/26/08, 8:30 AM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,570
Posted By Vistol
Some good and bad with the ES change. Since you...

Some good and bad with the ES change. Since you can't control when it procs it has the opportunity to go off at a very bad time; phase change, add spawn, agro dump, ect and you get rocked seems like...
Forum: Shamans 07/10/08, 9:28 AM
Replies: 1,333
Views: 408,061
Posted By Vistol
I'm rather curious about what people are thinking...

I'm rather curious about what people are thinking for the patch 3.0 healing build at Level 70?

I was thinking along the lines of Talent Calculator - World of Warcraft...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/02/08, 10:01 AM
Replies: 967
Views: 155,427
Posted By Vistol
No what i said was with 2 required, 3 being...

No what i said was with 2 required, 3 being optimal, and 4 being workable, that the enhance shaman is on thin ice.

Frankly I'm of the mindset that all spec's should be PVE viable; with perhaps the...
Forum: Public Discussion 06/30/08, 10:49 AM
Replies: 967
Views: 155,427
Posted By Vistol
No i did not, I'm just saying with 6-8 required...

No i did not, I'm just saying with 6-8 required healers, limited "good" totem slots, and much of their utility (by no means all) replicated elsewhere; the enhance shaman may quickly come down with a...
Forum: Public Discussion 06/30/08, 10:12 AM
Replies: 967
Views: 155,427
Posted By Vistol
In regards to Shaman stacking, from my...

In regards to Shaman stacking, from my perspective i think 25 man raids will never want more than 4 shaman and with 1-2 being required, 3 being very useful, and much of the utility provided by the...
Forum: Shamans 05/29/08, 1:40 PM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,570
Posted By Vistol
My apologies for the error regarding /in, as it...

My apologies for the error regarding /in, as it is only an issue if used client side with various hardware (eg G15 keyboard) to automate processes. As it exsist in game no issue. (clarification...
Forum: Shamans 05/29/08, 11:02 AM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,570
Posted By Vistol
While this is slightly off topic, as i see it...

While this is slightly off topic, as i see it mentioned above hasn't Blizz cautioned about the use of /in command? I have this reference from BRK...
Forum: Public Discussion 05/22/08, 2:18 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 25,751
Posted By Vistol
One thing I've found useful, is when the...

One thing I've found useful, is when the situation allows for it, is to keep the same healers on the same tanks. By allowing a healer(s) to get very familiar with a tanks life bar and how it moves...
Forum: Shamans 04/10/08, 1:50 PM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,570
Posted By Vistol
Prince phase 2 parry gibs, lets say [Essence of...

Prince phase 2 parry gibs,

lets say [Essence of the Martyr] comes off cool down just as the phase starts. I've decided to save it for a parry string. Now lets assume that Phase 2 takes exactly 2...
Forum: Shamans 04/10/08, 12:48 PM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,570
Posted By Vistol
I'm guessing we will have to disagree here. My...

I'm guessing we will have to disagree here.

My argument is based around the concept that we don't know what future conditions will hold. I believe that you need to add a uncertainty qualifier to...
Forum: Shamans 04/10/08, 10:21 AM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,570
Posted By Vistol
I'm sorry Galzohar but i have to disagree with...

I'm sorry Galzohar but i have to disagree with you.

Smart use trinkets (whlie i only spoke of burst use, but whatever) are based on the idea that X+healing for Y seconds will more useful at a time...
Forum: Shamans 04/09/08, 7:46 PM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,570
Posted By Vistol
+heal burst trinkets

Another point to consider is that if you are saving your +heal click trinkets for when burst damage occurs, it is possible (and most likely) you are decreasing the value of the on use ability...
Forum: Shamans 04/07/08, 11:39 AM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,570
Posted By Vistol
To be frank, what works for one person may not be...

To be frank, what works for one person may not be what is best for you. This is a guide offering information, try some different set ups and see how they work for you and your raid.

Most people...
Forum: Shamans 04/04/08, 12:15 PM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,570
Posted By Vistol
I’m sorry but I don’t really see the point of...

I’m sorry but I don’t really see the point of your comment other than “if you can’t heal 5-mans you suck or your group does”. How is training the dps to think about what the healer(s) is doing a bad...
Forum: Shamans 04/03/08, 2:14 PM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,570
Posted By Vistol
When it comes to specific encounters most bosses...

When it comes to specific encounters most bosses have their own tricks. For Murmur in particular the Earth Elemental is immune to nature damage, use it to tank on the get out/in transition just make...
Forum: Shamans 04/03/08, 1:01 PM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,570
Posted By Vistol
5 man healing

Some easy tips for healing in 5-mans

1) be pro-active: cast heals in anticipation's of incoming damage, and cancel if not needed.
2) Spam lower rank healing waves on the tank early instead of big...
Forum: Class Mechanics 03/20/08, 2:34 PM
Replies: 8,574
Views: 2,704,344
Posted By Vistol
I'm curious if it would make sense to use a flame...

I'm curious if it would make sense to use a flame shock/frost Shock rotation and allow another player in the raid "steal" the storm strike debuff for a net raid dps increase?

I know there are...
Forum: Shamans 03/14/08, 8:48 AM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,570
Posted By Vistol
In regards to impact of stm to ones healing...

In regards to impact of stm to ones healing potential, I believe it does have some value in your effectiveness as a healer due to the inherent triage element involved in the usual “raid heals”...
Forum: Shamans 03/13/08, 10:20 AM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,570
Posted By Vistol
AK offers at most 3mp5 (on a 15k mana pool),...

AK offers at most 3mp5 (on a 15k mana pool), Totemic focus offers far better returns in terms of mp5 (at 1-4mp5 per point). Also the higher your mana pool, the longer it takes for you to burn down to...
Forum: Shamans 03/13/08, 9:08 AM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,570
Posted By Vistol
Even if you ignore the fact that you do end up...

Even if you ignore the fact that you do end up getting some regen from being outside the 5sr, the imp divine spirit buff (if you can count on getting it) turns 1/10 of spirit into +healing, so a 0.1...
Forum: Shamans 03/13/08, 9:00 AM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,570
Posted By Vistol
First if you valued int more than the "average...

First if you valued int more than the "average Shaman" wouldn't ancestral knowledge be less valuable?

You argument about specing for healing way being pointless if you rarely cast healing wave is...
Forum: Shamans 03/06/08, 1:11 PM
Replies: 1,591
Views: 1,088,570
Posted By Vistol
I think you are really missing the point and your...

I think you are really missing the point and your math may be off. Are you counting all totems cast rather than those cast after 5 seconds of being in combat on bosses (or very difficult trash)?...
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