Warlock Changes coming

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As one of the few warlocks here, I suppose I should comment on this. Most warlocks (especially PvP) are disappointed by this post by Blizzard. We have concerns over shards (can't get any in PvP/raid situations, take up tons of room) and high end pets being weak, none of which were addressed by this. Making the spell/fire stones better is a good thing (as they are almost entirely unused), but not what warlocks are hoping for and usually only spellstones are used to absorb magic in duels/pvp scenarios against other casters. I'm not using the high level pets yet (level 46), but they aren't used much for adventuring due to the risk being high (which is fine), but the rewards are low. Though enslave demon will be fixed (dispells no longer work) to a certain extent, most warlocks are underwhelmed by their power when enslaved.

It is nice to get some buffs/fixes, but the biggest issues weren't really addressed here.

I like the promises... but I'm one of the jaded blizzard property renters. Lots of promises, but won't happen until its in my bloodthirsty orc hands.

I found out Pryoclasm (gives chance to stun for hellfire/rain of fire channeled AoE spells) is completely broken. Just doesn't work. Spellstone/Firestones are extremely marginal. Ok. That's suitable for me. Make them halfway useful? Maybe. I'd like to see that. Might actually give a reason to improve spellstone creation time. IIRC, improved healthstone was also broken last time I used it. It wouldn't give improved stones, just regular, to friends.
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I just found out about Pyroclasm as well, after burning the 2 talent points on it as it seemed like a great addition to rain of fire and hellfire but I was already planning respec, so I'll be sure to not pick it up.

I'll test out the improved healthstones tonight. I know they work properly for me, but was unaware of any issues with party members not getting the benefit and never asked how much they were getting in return. As tonight is my party's instance run night, it will be a perfect time to test it. I'll post my findings in this thread after testing.

However, it should be noted that I LOVE playing a warlock, and I don't really feel like a gimped/broken class. If you don't play a warlock, but have read threads in the warlock forums, you'll get the impression that warlocks are useless/broken, and they aren't. Not perfectly balanced of course, but they are a great solo class, and quite useful in a party.