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Forum: General Beta Discussion (AoM Beta) 11-11-2014, 08:57 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 20,026
Posted By Iseous
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Forum: Scouts 11-11-2014, 08:46 AM
Replies: 231
Views: 15,923
Posted By Iseous
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Forum: Scouts 11-11-2014, 01:39 AM
Replies: 231
Views: 15,923
Posted By Iseous
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Forum: Scouts 11-11-2014, 01:25 AM
Replies: 231
Views: 15,923
Posted By Iseous
True you can't plan for it every time to make it...

True you can't plan for it every time to make it amazing (although you still could for some of the blocks when temps/etc. are up), but it's not meant to be an ability that always does high damage, it...
Forum: Scouts 11-10-2014, 09:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,628
Posted By Iseous
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Forum: Scouts 11-10-2014, 08:58 AM
Replies: 231
Views: 15,923
Posted By Iseous
So, I'm not an expert on scouts because I don't...

So, I'm not an expert on scouts because I don't play any, but I may have an idea that would make CA's matter without readjusting every CA for scouts (and maybe even fighters/priests) along with...
Forum: General Beta Discussion (AoM Beta) 11-09-2014, 09:33 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 20,026
Posted By Iseous
I did some tests on training dummies with auto...

I did some tests on training dummies with auto attack to see how crit chance affects the new criticals.<br /> <br />900.4 Critical Chance:<br />4,572 Hits<br />15 Mythical (0.328%)<br />526 Legendary...
Forum: Itemization (AoM Beta) 11-08-2014, 02:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,601
Posted By Iseous
It would be nice to make the gems quicker to get,...

It would be nice to make the gems quicker to get, but it's not like they are a huge increase in power. So I don't see why they should ditch the system when it's not exactly game-breaking. It gives...
Forum: Mages 11-06-2014, 04:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,023
Posted By Iseous
True, they probably help mages more, but I meant...

True, they probably help mages more, but I meant as far as the distribution of these procs between the groups. If the scouts were full of these procs (WDB specifically to increase auto so much)...
Forum: Mages 11-06-2014, 12:24 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,023
Posted By Iseous
Well they are going to reduce the effectiveness...

Well they are going to reduce the effectiveness of Practiced procs, so if your scouts had all the WDB Practiced effects then I'd imagine the parses will go down. Although if the mages also had a...
Forum: Itemization (AoM Beta) 11-05-2014, 09:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,022
Posted By Iseous
Yeah, it's a little ridiculous how these can give...

Yeah, it's a little ridiculous how these can give more stats than an uplifting proc per person. They should give more stats overall to the group but uplifting procs should be better for a single...
Forum: Mages 11-05-2014, 09:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,015
Posted By Iseous
It has a max Increment count of 4 in the...

It has a max Increment count of 4 in the description, so when you detonate 3 of them it reaches 4 (starting from 1) and the effect ends. It works either way but I suppose it might make more sense if...
Forum: Mages 11-04-2014, 06:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,178
Posted By Iseous
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Forum: Itemization (AoM Beta) 11-01-2014, 11:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 423
Posted By Iseous
Considering a 5 level increase, the new gear is...

Considering a 5 level increase, the new gear is not much better than current gear, aside from Stamina and Resists/Mitigation. I enjoy getting new gear, so I would actually be fine with having to...
Forum: General Beta Discussion (AoM Beta) 10-30-2014, 05:04 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,670
Posted By Iseous
Raid gear doesn't do too much in solo. I usually...

Raid gear doesn't do too much in solo. I usually trade out a bunch of my gear for nonraid stuff when I do solo instances. I'll even put the 70% run speed neck on over the Avatar neck to run through...
Forum: Itemization (AoM Beta) 10-29-2014, 07:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 730
Posted By Iseous
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Forum: Scouts 10-26-2014, 11:10 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 15,923
Posted By Iseous
Agree and I play mages. Much less auto, much...

Agree and I play mages. Much less auto, much more CAs. Take away %HP "balance" too.
Forum: General Beta Discussion (AoM Beta) 10-25-2014, 07:16 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 20,026
Posted By Iseous
So are the initial hits and dot portions separate...

So are the initial hits and dot portions separate for crit calculations?
Forum: Mages 10-24-2014, 11:04 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,320
Posted By Iseous
Bloodpact does not seem to work all the time, as...

Bloodpact does not seem to work all the time, as I know there are plenty of fights where I had to constantly recast my pet when it did not have aggro. The 3rd and 2nd to last name in Dom he'll get...
Forum: Mages 10-24-2014, 08:38 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,320
Posted By Iseous
1) Pet dies all the time even with bloodpact up,...

1) Pet dies all the time even with bloodpact up, along with all the dumbfire pets. Those pets were supposed to be immune to AOE, but they get killed all the time even if they aren't the direct...
Forum: Mages 10-24-2014, 08:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,736
Posted By Iseous
Well they should definitely close the loophole as...

Well they should definitely close the loophole as that is just stupid and obviously not how it should be working. Although you're better off waiting for temps anyway, so I'm not sure how getting...
Forum: Mages 10-24-2014, 12:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 607
Posted By Iseous
According to Update Notes: Tuesday, April 30...

According to Update Notes: Tuesday, April 30 2013:<br /> <br />Dumbfire pets now get the same stat sharing as primary pets.<br />Dumbfire pets now have extremely high accuracy.<br />Dumbfire pets...
Forum: Mages 10-24-2014, 12:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 607
Posted By Iseous
All you have to do is cast Soulburn, any 1 second...

All you have to do is cast Soulburn, any 1 second cast time spell, and then Mortality Mark or Absorb Magic and it lands instantly after Soulburn, so the new spell isn't needed. But imo our pets...
Forum: Mages 10-23-2014, 06:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,736
Posted By Iseous
Changing Absolution and Distortion would be...

Changing Absolution and Distortion would be better, but even then they still wouldn't be a huge boost compared to the alternative filler spells. Yes, they'd show up higher on the parse making it...
Forum: Mages 10-22-2014, 11:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,736
Posted By Iseous
2) Dark Aggravation would see the biggest boost,...

2) Dark Aggravation would see the biggest boost, yes, although Mystical Field is amazing on AOE even without any hope for double attacks, so doubling would be fun.<br /> <br />3) I'd rather see...
Forum: Mages 10-22-2014, 10:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,736
Posted By Iseous
2) Would be very nice if Dark Aggravation could...

2) Would be very nice if Dark Aggravation could SDA, along with any spell in the "spell" book, like Mystical Field and Aura of Void.<br /> <br />3) Curse of Darkness should at least have a shorter...
Forum: Mages 10-18-2014, 05:09 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,023
Posted By Iseous
At least that's better for consistent DPS. No...

At least that's better for consistent DPS. No huge spikes <img src="/images/smilies/frown.gif" alt="Frown" />
Forum: Mages 10-18-2014, 04:14 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,023
Posted By Iseous
I haven't really looked at them, but if that's...

I haven't really looked at them, but if that's the case then I'd be all for a better Catalyst.
Forum: Mages 10-18-2014, 02:11 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,023
Posted By Iseous
Yeah and that one spell is probably the hardest...

Yeah and that one spell is probably the hardest hitting one in the game lol. Couple that with 100 more Crit from Focused Casting and Warlocks will not only have the highest chance for a mythical...
Forum: Mages 10-17-2014, 10:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,023
Posted By Iseous
Warlocks are going to be really OP if they do...

Warlocks are going to be really OP if they do that to Catalyst.
Forum: Mages 10-17-2014, 10:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,009
Posted By Iseous
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Forum: Mages 10-17-2014, 08:39 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,320
Posted By Iseous
That would be nice, but at the same time, now...

That would be nice, but at the same time, now you're going to get tells every 2 seconds for more hearts/shards <img src="/images/smilies/tongue.gif" alt="Tongue" />.
Forum: Mages 10-17-2014, 08:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,009
Posted By Iseous
Soulrot is better than Crystal Blast for sure,...

Soulrot is better than Crystal Blast for sure, but it's a filler ability. The only reason it shows up on the parse is because necros have like 4 spells on relatively low recast (same with Conj), so...
Forum: Mages 10-17-2014, 05:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,009
Posted By Iseous
I said soulrot is better and I meant they are...

I said soulrot is better and I meant they are comparable because of how they are used, not that they are the same in terms of effectiveness. For instance, Blighted Horde and Aqueous Swarm are both...
Forum: Mages 10-16-2014, 06:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,009
Posted By Iseous
True the abilities come from different spots, but...

True the abilities come from different spots, but that doesn't mean they aren't comparable. A lot of abilities between necros/conj can be compared. Blighted Horde -> Aqueous Swarm, Awakened Grave...
Forum: Mages 10-16-2014, 01:01 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,023
Posted By Iseous
Imo max health debuffs should be taken away from...

Imo max health debuffs should be taken away from at least DPS classes. I think it is kinda lame if their DPS potential is balanced around that. DPS classes want to see their contribution directly...
Forum: Mages 10-16-2014, 12:10 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,320
Posted By Iseous
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Forum: Mages 10-15-2014, 06:40 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,320
Posted By Iseous
I agree with Anunnaki, we need full stat sharing...

I agree with Anunnaki, we need full stat sharing between us and our pets. If Soulburn needs to be adjusted slightly for more HP, then that's better than having our pets dying every 2 seconds. I...
Forum: Mages 10-15-2014, 05:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,009
Posted By Iseous
Lifeburn definitely needs some help. With higher...

Lifeburn definitely needs some help. With higher potency, crit bonus, doublecast, etc., it's not really worth casting. And now with the new crits, it's going to be even worse to cast because it...
Forum: Scouts 10-12-2014, 12:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 800
Posted By Iseous
Are you able to spend more points in the old...

Are you able to spend more points in the old prestige tab?
Forum: General Beta Discussion (AoM Beta) 10-10-2014, 04:57 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 20,026
Posted By Iseous
Well another thing you are forgetting is that the...

Well another thing you are forgetting is that the ability to get legendary and fabled crits will reduce the spread even further. What you were comparing is getting only normal crits to Mythical...
Forum: General Beta Discussion (AoM Beta) 10-10-2014, 03:00 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 20,026
Posted By Iseous
I did read your post, and you did not say...

I did read your post, and you did not say anything about theory. You were complaining about the new Mythical crits and said a 30-40% chance to 1.5X is reasonable, and then used the exact 1% that...
Forum: General Beta Discussion (AoM Beta) 10-10-2014, 01:15 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 20,026
Posted By Iseous
Yes, you said a 1% chance to do 5-10X damage. If...

Yes, you said a 1% chance to do 5-10X damage. If you have a 1% chance to do this, how do you expect to get a mythical crit on every cast? That's ridiculous. And sure it could be the difference...
Forum: General Beta Discussion (AoM Beta) 10-10-2014, 12:48 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 20,026
Posted By Iseous
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Forum: Mages 10-09-2014, 02:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,023
Posted By Iseous
All hostile spells should be able to double cast....

All hostile spells should be able to double cast. And I don't see why Soulburn/Lifeburn can't double cast either.<br /> <br />And I would have to agree that this new prestige tree is not that...
Forum: Mages 10-09-2014, 08:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,681
Posted By Iseous
Unless they change the other pets, I don't see...

Unless they change the other pets, I don't see how this is that useful. If the purpose of the new prestige is to give us more pet control, give us the ability to tell the pet to cast certain spells...
Forum: General Beta Discussion (AoM Beta) 10-09-2014, 12:44 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 20,026
Posted By Iseous
What happened before 100% crit and then you crit?...

What happened before 100% crit and then you crit? I would think all hits get the critical.
Forum: General Beta Discussion (AoM Beta) 10-09-2014, 12:15 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 20,026
Posted By Iseous
What's the big deal? If it's less than 1% chance...

What's the big deal? If it's less than 1% chance for a mythical crit, then a big hitter getting that crit is even less than that, which means someone is going to get an amazing parse once out of a...
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