08-02-2008, 07:17 PM
Quote:While it appears that we agree that there is a problem, I don't think we agree no the problem. I see the problem as three things:
1. It is possible to chain-chug potions in raid encounters, so Blizzard has balanced around the assumption that people will do that.
2. It costs time/gold to farm up the materials to chain-chug potions during raid encounters, providing an unneeded time tax on raiding.
3. Just clicking the potion button every time it is available is boring, dumb and requires no strategic thought whatsoever.
4. Non-mana using classes are exempt from this tax. Somehow, I see it a little unfair that as an enhancement shaman, I can spend 30g/night on consumables... While our paladin healers spend over 100g.
(Of course, you've also got that AWFUL "Circle of healing" priest who does nothing but spam T5 2pc Greater Heal. On the tank. All fight long. When he's assigned to raid healing. And overheals for 5k/cast. And complains about not getting Innervates.
He uses about... 3 potions per raid. Regardless of whether or not he has a shadow priest.