#0 - Oct. 19, 2006, 10:37 p.m.
As you all have most likely seen, I posted a response to why Counter Spell was put onto the global cooldown.
This is consistent with other spells. Spells that don't have a global cooldown are ones that change the dynamics of your next spell. Example: Presence of Mind, Combustion.
Consistency is very important for us when furthering the design and function of the game. There are long term benefits to this overall.
Standard Disclaimer: We are continuing to evaluate all spells and talents and will continue to adjust things as we feel are necessary. All information is subject to change.
Here are some questions as posted on the prior thread and their answers:
Q: Will the new talent whereby all spell criticals increase by 50% (2 talent points) will this stack with ignite and ice shards?
A: Yes. 225% Frostbolt crits and Ignite based off 175% Fireball crits.
Q: Will this stack with ice shards? How does this work with Ice lance? With this talent, Arcane power, and ice shards, are my Ice Lance's doing 580% damage on crits?
A: Base damage (Arcane Power adjustments, Ice Lance damage vs. frozen targets etc...) applies before the 225% crit damage bonus (assuming Spell Power + Ice Shards).
Q: Does this mean the developers are happy with frost and fire?
A: There are always issues, varying in priority. We'll let these changes ride and keep playtesting and reading feedback on all trees.
Someone had also suggested the following:
S: I'd like to suggest the following change to Prismatic Cloak Prismatic Cloak
Rank: X/2
Requires 25 points in Arcane Talents
Reduces all damage taken by 2%/4% and the chance your (arcane/all) Magic effects will be dispelled by an additional 15%/30% (if arcane only) 10%/20% (if all).
A: Maybe on adding dispel resistance, but I don't like adding it to this particular talent.
For those looking for more answers that were previously posted by Kalgan you can view them all by doing a search or going here: http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/search.html?stationId=1&forumId=10017&searchText=&characterName=Kalgan&blizzardPoster=true
*Edit-Shortened the link a tad.