Application - Warlock Dragoncat - [Accepted]

[Dragoncat]

The Basics

Name: Dragoncat
Race: Blood Elf
Class: Warlock
Professions: Enchanter/Miner - 385/375
Talent Specifications: 0/21/40 (Affliction/Demonology/Destruction)
Level: 70
Armory Link: (use the URL code so it actually works, please)


About you!

Ingame details:
I first started WOW 3-4 months before TBC comes up, in a PVP server named "Stormscale", mostly because IRL friends were already there, in alliance side. I never liked the pvp part of the game though (or even alliance faction lol) so before 2-3 months I decided to create a new char in this server. And here I am...

Real life details
I'm 32 years old, working in an insurance and shipping company as an IT. That's why some times I'm able to login even working hours, if there's no extra work etc. I'm from Athens, Greece and I like almost all kinds of music, all kinds of art and ofc... computers ^^.


Do you have an awesome grasp of the english language, in both verbal and written form?

To be honest... no I don't. Me spik englad veri best.
Lol... just kidding ofc... I dont speak english very well though.


Are you at least 18 years old?

I'm almost double


Why us?

I've been in instances with members of your guild. They were acting always in a respectful way and I had fun. I dislike rude and impatient people. Well till now I have a very good impression. I also know that you're raiding on some end-game instances which means you 're a good synced, responsible and serious bunch of people.

Why you?

1) I'm experienced. I 've been in all (except sunwell) TBC instances (10man or 25man). I know how to raid, when I should say something when I should shut up. Taking care of reagents, addons, whatever must be in place.

2) I'm responsible. I take care (all alone) of my gear, enchants, gems, reputation, even professions.

3) I can help in more than usual ways. For example, as an IT (and computer freak ofc) I'm able to provide VT server, Teamspeak (bleh), PHPBB forum with any needed addon on it, a web space up to 2-3GB (for free ofc) or even technical support and some advices. Hey... its not just my work... it's what I like. My hobby.

4) I'm active. Nah... lies... I'm much more than just active. I could compare my online hours with those that NPCs have. If I wasn't moving, I'm sure people would think that I'm probably a quest NPC.

5) I'm a farmer. I should write a book about where, how, why and what to farm (lol). Ok all I'm saying is that since I like the "economy" side of this game, I never had problem to get golds fast even without having any friends on server. Why's this useful? Well... it's not exactly... till someone needs something probably in huge amounts... then... it could be helpful enough.

6) My played time. Have in mind, while you check armory... that my played time with my warlock in lvl 70 is 27 days (39 days all lvls). I think this means lots...

7) I'm not just a geared up person. For example, I didn't just buy my char from e-bay. I consider my self as a skilled and conscious player. I love this game... I know this game... after years on it... means.. c'mon... I know what is needed to be done, when... how quickly, why. And with WOTLK I hope I will learn more. That's the game we love. Isnt it?

Do you consider yourself active?

Hell yeah...


How stable is your connection?

Thank god is fine. Rarely disconnects me (2-3 per month?).


Were you in a guild before? If yes, which one? Why did you leave?

I was in Unholy Templars. It's a really nice guild with generous, kind and respectful people. I left for two reasons.
a) The members there were rarely going to instances. That's a great lack of action for me, even when there're raids in a daily basis. I need much more action than just raiding and being in instances with pug groups is something I dont really like. We all know the reason I guess.
b) The second reason which was the most important though... had nothing to do with activity or behaviour or something. When I'm in a guild that has such lack of action, there's only one way to stay in it. To feel helpful, needed there. When I first joined Templars I was really needed, I think I 've been much help to them. That's why I didn't wish to leave their guild when I figured out that they rarely have some action except raids. I stayed as long I had something special to give. They are ready now to conquer the world (of warcraft) . I could stay and contribute... but hell no... I need more action... or at least a guild I will feel much helplful again.

I know I'm weird. But you guys were curious oO (lol, jk ofc)


Raided before? Where? How'd that work out?

As I said before, I've been in all TBC instances except Sunwell. Not so much as a warlock of Unholy Templars... but as member (Rogue, main char) of Fusion endgame guild in Stormscale.


Are you applying for a raidspot or would you just like to be friends?

I need both those "epix" options . Should I choose? I won't.


We use addons. If you're applying for a raidspot you'll need at the very minimum Ventrilo. Any problems there?

No... not at all. I could even provide VT if you have problem with your server.


About Your Class!

-What does your chosen talent specc in your class do?

It's a ranged dps talent specc... tbh... couldnt be something else lol. Locks can only dps... and CC.

-Sounds awesome. What kind of stats do you need on your gear to make that work well?

I already have the needed stats imo. Ofc the higher stats, the better results. I currently have ~29.5% Critical, ~180 Hit rating, 1130 Spell dmg buffed with my own buff.
The reason I have lower Spell dmg of what I could is because I focused in Critical, which is giving me a buff of +10% spell dmg and ofc often huge amounts of dmg.


What about abilities? Which do you use? What order do you use them in?

What I'm exactly doing is sacrificing my Brunna ^^... to get an extra 10% shadow dmg buff... then in combat I put a Curse of elements on mob... and start shadowbolting. Yeah... it still works fine even after Patch 3.0


Tell me an interesting fact.

The best thing in OUR world is that each any lives in his/her own

[Dragoncat]

damn!

I forgot to add the Armory link which is:

armory.wow-europe.com/character-sheet.xml?r=The+Sha%27tar&n=Dragoncat

[laressa]

good luck!

[Ozmia Imer'an]

Aw damn, i was going to prod you for not having the armoury link but there it is, in the end.
Good luck and... a piece of advice, don't sacrifice your Brunna out of combat!

[tantara]

if it wasnt so close to expansion id suggest you capped your hit raiting, and advise you used ayshens gift from CE rep, but i dont think theres much point now.

i think you should definatly look into fire destruction as i feel it is much stronger than the old sac specs.

Try fire destruction with an active imp just a suggestion.

and id like to disagree with this satement:
"Locks can only dps... and CC."
Since the patch, our main focus is debuffing and cc, unfortunatly all the other dps classes have been buffed a lot more than we have, dmg aint really our forte these days.

im sorry if im picking... i think with limited raiding with your lock youve done pretty well with gearing her up for that i think you would be an asset to the lock community here you obviously put effort into your character.

[Dragoncat]

Oct 30, 2008 0:50:51 GMT 1 Ozmia Imer'an said:

Good luck and... a piece of advice, don't sacrifice your Brunna out of combat!

yeah I know what you mean. Well if I dont have too many shards for unconsciously spending, I only sacrifice my Brunna when the fight starts or is about to start for sure. Having a half duration shadow buff for a boss fight is kinda risky :S.

[Dragoncat]

Oct 30, 2008 8:56:34 GMT 1 tantara said:

if it wasnt so close to expansion id suggest you capped your hit raiting, and advise you used ayshens gift from CE rep, but i dont think theres much point now.

i think you should definatly look into fire destruction as i feel it is much stronger than the old sac specs.

Try fire destruction with an active imp just a suggestion.

and id like to disagree with this satement:
"Locks can only dps... and CC."
Since the patch, our main focus is debuffing and cc, unfortunatly all the other dps classes have been buffed a lot more than we have, dmg aint really our forte these days.

im sorry if im picking... i think with limited raiding with your lock youve done pretty well with gearing her up for that i think you would be an asset to the lock community here you obviously put effort into your character.

Hey there thx for the advices (right or wrong, they 're always welcome, because the "reason" is most of times more important than the "result" itself). And discussion that probably follows any advice is the best way to figure things out.


About Warlocks and after patch debuff-role. I will not agree on that. Since last patch, after comparing my dps "before-after" with the same players I used to raid, only rogues in long fights and druids in short fights or aoe did the difference. That's ofc my point of view, based on my experience with specific players under specific conditions and ofc with specific talents both sides.

About Fire Spec. When patch 3.0 came out, my first 3 talent trees was fire focused, with really improved imp (casts, buffs, debuffs, raised crit chance, raised hit chance etc) and a few small differences between those specs. I tried even conflagarating (if I spell it right) after immolate just to have the casting haste for 2-3 bolts. Didnt have a better result than my shadow spec though. Not at all.

For someone that is reading what this talent tree does, well it seems probably the best tree ever. I'm not saying it's not, but I would like to mention here the "Gameplay" role.

Such complicated spell combination casts have 2 important minus (-). The first is that you need time to figure out the best-dpsing row of actions and then get used of doing it really fast without thinking. Here's where macros usually play instead of our selves. The second (-) is that they depend not just on player's skills, reflections but even on his connection, graphics card and the system in general. I would say that probably such trees with a really skilled player on a good enough computer and connection would work perfect, much better than anyone else.
BUT... being so much dependable on conditions (body, mind, fight mistakes and in general anything unexpected) some times is not the best option.

Maybe I didn't know how to "play with fire" lol.
Hell yeah!!! I don't know everything and I don't have such experience on my warlock. BUT... I would like to change my point of view (and spec or even gear) because of someone that could easily prove me that with kinda equal gear is doing much more dps... or is much more helpful to raid in any way.

Sorry for talking too much, I just always feel that I have to say everything in detail andmake clear "WHY" I have such opinion, which I think is more important than "WHAT" opinion I have .

[lightjaw]

I love to read well written answers to questions on applications. It makes me go all warm and fuzzy.

In some ways DC, i am coming to agree about the whole fire thing. In theory its great, in practice it just isnt cutting the mustard. My 9.5k shadowbolt crits are now 5-6k incinerate crits, with a trickier rotation. I am having to throw everything including the kitchen sink into my rotation just to get what appears to be the buffs that blizz want us to get.

empowered imp to me is looking more and more like a total waste of points. A 20% extra chance to crit? whoppee. With all the raid buffs floating around now in a 25 man environment it just doesnt mean jack. The extra 10% fire damage from shadow school ticks are nice, and its up pretty often, but even so, its still not all that good.

From how things are going, it looks like a felguard/ruin spec is the best choice, and thats what a lot of locks are suggesting. Send felguard in, and SB spam. I guess i am psychologically averse to the idea of raiding with a felguard, but thats something i might have to leave behind. The trouble with this though, even with the buffs to our pets, they are going to be dying like flies in half the boss fights we encounter.

I hope everyone has the largest soulbag they can get, because the number of shards we will need for a raid is just silly.

[lightjaw]

Oct 30, 2008 10:56:17 GMT 1 @Dragoncat said:

Oct 30, 2008 0:50:51 GMT 1 Ozmia Imer'an said:

Good luck and... a piece of advice, don't sacrifice your Brunna out of combat!

yeah I know what you mean. Well if I dont have too many shards for unconsciously spending, I only sacrifice my Brunna when the fight starts or is about to start for sure. Having a half duration shadow buff for a boss fight is kinda risky :S.

Hah no, i think this might be more because our naughty healers have a terrible habit of ressing our sacrificed pets for a laugh

[sulfane]

I love to read well written answers to questions on applications. It makes me go all warm and fuzzy.

Indeed, always good to see reasoned debate. Raiding Felguards eh? That will be fun to watch

This is a very well-expressed application Dragoncat, expect one of us to get in touch soon.

[tantara]

you guys dont like having to think huh?
I SEE!!!!!! ITS A MAN THING!

[lightjaw]

Please contact an officer Dragoncat, either myself, Sulfane, Ozmia, Gatayus or Basilia

[Collingwood]

A new team of officers have been elected and we shall be jointly considering your application very soon.

Thank you for your patience.