For RDM, when is a good time to use pots in the opener? I'm just using a very standard opener (i.e. precast Aero/thunder -> dualcast the opposite -> fleche/contra -> get to 40/40 then manafication then melee combo.

If someone can point to a more refined opener it will also be appreciated .

On a side note, how do you force your mana to not be equal before doing the verflare/holy in the opener?