This pertains to AoE PvE grinding. Here is my story:
I am a level 28 Frost Mage (AoE specced) on Aerie Peak. My name is Praetoxx.
http://www.wowarmory.com/character-sheet.xml?r=Aerie+Peak&n=Praetoxx
My mage was being neglected so I decided to brush off the cobwebs and give it a whirl. Dropped 15g and respecced into a nice AoE build. Downloaded a very very well done How-To video (In Frost We Trust) and it really has outlined almost everything for me.
I feel my technique is pretty good. I have followed the video to a 'T' and take pride in the skill it takes to accurately AoE grind. However, at the end of my pulls my mana pool is fully deplete. With the last blizzard I am praying for it to kill off every mob. I keep my pointer hovering over my Mana Agate just in case I need a quick fire blast or Arcane Explosion. Is my mana pool at a decent level to attempt this? Ive been OK so far but if I can finish them off I usually end up running, drinking, and starting over. I'd like to minimize this.
Any tips would be vastly appreciated.
In case you didn't watch the video here is my cast sequence in most cases:
Mana Shield -> Gather Mobs -> Nova -> Check for Resists ->[If resists happen: Cold Snap -> Run Back to Group -> Nova] -> Blink -> Blizzard -> Blizzard -> Nova -> Blizzard -> Cone of Cold(if mana allows and its needed).
Sorry if the cast sequence was lengthy but that's what I generally do.
On to a second question. I am told in the Video various grinding spots. I am in Duskwood currently. These mobs fall pretty nicely and I'm having no real trouble with them...except respawn rates! There is one area that I have found to be just Godly. I mean, tightly packed mobs (easily a 7 pull) and room enough to maneuver. One problem though, the area is small. It takes about 7 - 8 minutes to clear it. Then I'm stuck. Ive checked the other areas outlined in the Video but they are mixed in with a ton of caster mobs. I'm not sure if the maker of the video just over looked this or what but, as you might guess, makes AoE grinding impossible. I guess, in the end, I'm asking if you have a 'Promised Land' of AoE grinding for my level (28).
I'm pretty sure that's all the problems I'm having. If you check out my armory and see something I'm doing horribly wrong (such as gear choices, talent build, etc.) please comment me here. I would love to hear input from people who have done this before. I cant exactly ask the video questions.
Also, for anyone who is just starting their AoE grinding life or could use a few tips, In Frost We Trust is a nice video to have.
Thanks in advanced for all of your help.