Author Topic: Diablo 3 is here and ITS AWESOME! (Read 153983 times)

oh btw i totally played this at this years blizzcon.. i only tried to Sorceress but it was really cool! Me and 2 friends co-oped it and tried to get to the boss but we all wanted to play the sorceress so we pretty much got wtfpwned by one of the mini bosses.. the trouble was that we kept running out of mana in fights and the only way you can regen mana is to just stand around and regen it or get a blue orb that drops from enemies. unfortunately, not many dropped so in long encounters we got totally owned.

iPPi · « **Reply #88 on:** Monday, October 13, 2008, 11:21:50 PM »

I didn't get a chance to try this at Blizzcon. The lineup was way too long.

angrykeebler · « **Reply #89 on:** Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 12:52:19 AM »

Dude! i didn't know you went to blizzcon! we could have totally met up

Pugnate · « **Reply #90 on:** Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 01:49:47 AM »

Quote from: angrykeebler on Monday, October 13, 2008, 08:09:43 PM

ahaha

I totally LOL'ed myself.

Pugnate · « **Reply #91 on:** Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 01:52:41 AM »

Quote from: angrykeebler on Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 12:52:19 AM

Dude! i didn't know you went to blizzcon! we could have totally met up

I went as well. But I didn't go for Blizzcon.

Keebler, did you know you have a strange mole behind your left ear? You can see it when the wind ruffles your hair. You should have it looked at.

Quemaqua · « **Reply #92 on:** Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 05:51:36 AM »

Quote from: scottws on Monday, October 13, 2008, 06:43:46 PM

Wow you just got MysterD-ed.

Is that why I feel so dirty?

iPPi · « **Reply #93 on:** Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 04:26:11 PM »

Quote from: angrykeebler on Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 12:52:19 AM

Dude! i didn't know you went to blizzcon! we could have totally met up

It was the first time I've ever been to Blizzcon. I was lucky enough to get tickets this year.

K-man · « **Reply #94 on:** Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 08:23:01 PM »

I'm really concerned about them monetizing certain aspects of the game. Very.

MysterD · « **Reply #95 on:** Wednesday, November 19, 2008, 02:39:33 PM »

Expect Diablo 3 to have a bunch of expansion packs.

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Diablo III to Get Several Expansions
[Ure "Vader" Paul]
07:42 am EST @ November 19th, 2008
Filed under: DIABLO 3, BLIZZARD

Fan site Diii.net takes the time to speculate what's certainly a strong possibility. When Blizzard Entertainment announced its action RPG Diablo III they still haven't discussed potential expansions packs. Of course, it's obviously too early, seeing as there's a lot of work awaiting the developers for the main game.

Blizzard CEO Mike Morhaime talked on the subject of WoW expansion packs recently. "I don’t think Blizzard will ever be able to do sequels of products like a 'Diablo III' or 'Diablo IV' on an annual basis, but we might be able to do expansions to those games close to annually," said Morhaime to MTV. "Hmmm, is there more profit? In an ideal scenario, I think we’d probably do [expansions] a little bit more often than we’ve been able to do. But I agree — I think putting too many expansions out too frequently, you probably get to the point where people do need to start taking a little break," he added.

When Diablo III finally hits store shelves, I would imagine that a few add-ons are Blizzard's likely course of action, as opposed to a completely new installment.

Pugnate · « **Reply #96 on:** Wednesday, November 19, 2008, 04:34:44 PM »

Quote from: K-MaN on Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 08:23:01 PM

I'm really concerned about them monetizing certain aspects of the game. Very.

I know this is an old post of yours, but I thought I'd respond to it anyway. They clarified that by monetizing, they meant minor stuff like switching servers constantly and lots of extra character slots etc.

As for what D posted, I never like hearing a company talk about expansion packs when their base game is still in development. It kinda rubs me Hellgatish.

MysterD · « **Reply #97 on:** Wednesday, November 19, 2008, 08:08:24 PM »

Quote from: Pugnate on Wednesday, November 19, 2008, 04:34:44 PM

I know this is an old post of yours, but I thought I'd respond to it anyway. They clarified that by monetizing, they meant minor stuff like switching servers constantly and lots of extra character slots etc.

As for what D posted, I never like hearing a company talk about expansion packs when their base game is still in development. It kinda rubs me Hellgatish.

Hell, a lot of companies are talking DLC before a full game is released.
Just look at PoP and FO3, for example...

Quemaqua · « **Reply #98 on:** Friday, November 21, 2008, 12:05:59 AM »

I don't trust most companies with that shit, though. I trust Bethesda because they make sure they pack in a meaty and vital game for your initial investment. DLC is just gravy, not buying parts of the game that should have been there to begin with.

MysterD · « **Reply #99 on:** Friday, November 21, 2008, 03:24:08 PM »

Quote from: Quemaqua on Friday, November 21, 2008, 12:05:59 AM

I don't trust most companies with that shit, though. I trust Bethesda because they make sure they pack in a meaty and vital game for your initial investment.

That's why I bought The FO3 Collector's Ed -- I trust them with the amount of content they throw down for their newly released game. I've got ridiculous amounts of time out of both Morrowind and Oblivion alone; throw in their DLC and expansions, and the amount of time goes even further up. Crazy,.

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DLC is just gravy, not buying parts of the game that should have been there to begin with.

First time through FO3, I got around 50 hours out of it and wasn't bored one minute of it -- what more could I really ask for out of one play through for a brand new game at full price (especially in this day and era)?

I'm playing a 2nd time through and it's great checking out all the alternative solutions to quests and some of the stuff I missed the first time through.

MysterD · « **Reply #100 on:** Friday, August 21, 2009, 01:44:41 PM »

4th class has been revealed.
The Monk.

You can check it out here.

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Diablo 3's Monk Class Revealed
by Nick Breckon Aug 21, 2009 1:46pm CST tags: Diablo 3, BlizzCon 09
Diablo 3

The latest class announced for Blizzard's Diablo III is the Monk, a character first introduced in the original Diablo's 'Hellfire' expansion.

An image of the Monk leaked early on the Korean Blizzard site, beating the official announcement at BlizzCon.

"It's a class that has its roots in old school fantasy, but we believe you haven't seen it quite like this before," said Blizzard's Chris Metzen during the official unveiling. "I'm very proud to introduce to you, the new Diablo 3, with all of its open-handed, Tiger-strike packed fury, the Monk."

A cinematic using the Diablo III engine was hsown, with a bald-headed, staff-wielding Monk battling a fire-shooting demon. The beareded Monk used its bare hands near the end, finishing off the demon with an open-palmed attack.

Gameplay footage showed the Monk using quick jabs and punches to attack enemies, with several attacks that hit many monsters in quick succession.

Pugnate · « **Reply #101 on:** Friday, August 21, 2009, 03:22:47 PM »

Oh jeeze. Milking to create hype has become a bit of an art. There comes a point where you really don't care anymore and just want to play the damn game.

Give us Diablo III already!

idolminds · « **Reply #102 on:** Friday, August 21, 2009, 03:55:09 PM »

Try not to get excited. Blizzard said to only expect Starcraft 2 and the next WoW expansion in 2010. Its going to be a good long time before we're playing D3.

K-man · « **Reply #103 on:** Friday, August 21, 2009, 04:48:50 PM »

Yeah as much as I want to play D3 I'm resigned to not thinking about it until there's a solid release date. I'm telling myself it hasn't been announced.

MysterD · « **Reply #104 on:** Friday, August 21, 2009, 05:15:32 PM »

It's still a ways down the line...

So, I think maybe I'll go play some Sacred 2...

angrykeebler · « **Reply #105 on:** Sunday, August 23, 2009, 06:02:54 PM »

so I put in some quality time with Diablo 3 this year at Blizzcon and MAN was I impressed. This game is seriously fun! I tried out the new Monk class and it was awesome. The game is just so fluid and looks really really great.

MysterD · « **Reply #106 on:** Sunday, August 23, 2009, 07:07:02 PM »

Keeb, that's good to hear!
I really didn't expect anything less from Blizz -- especially since the game probably won't make 2010.

MysterD · « **Reply #107 on:** Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 02:48:12 PM »

Looks like D3 might not have skill trees.
Might be a skill-based system.

Pugnate · « **Reply #108 on:** Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 03:06:08 PM »

Sounds more natural. I am all for something different if it works.

I also read that Blizzard were saying that perhaps they announce games too early.

How good of them to realize.

MysterD · « **Reply #109 on:** Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 03:55:46 PM »

Quote from: Pugnate on Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 03:06:08 PM

Sounds more natural. I am all for something different if it works.

Fine w/ me.

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I also read that Blizzard were saying that perhaps they announce games too early.

How good of them to realize.

Oooh, thanks for the info, Pug.
For those who missed what Pug is speaking of - here's the link that talks about that.

MysterD · « **Reply #110 on:** Monday, March 08, 2010, 06:09:15 PM »

Some Diablo 3 fans are not happy w/ the "effeminate" Male Wizard character.

Now, IncGamers takes a look and talks about all the character class models and how they compare to the Male Wiz.

So, here's the Male Wizard's look and animation that are riling some fans up...

Quemaqua · « **Reply #111 on:** Monday, March 08, 2010, 06:45:54 PM »

Wizards are pussies. I thought we all knew this already?

Pugnate · « **Reply #112 on:** Tuesday, March 09, 2010, 12:05:55 AM »

People need to get a life. People who think that is weird have obviously not used Voldo in Soul Calibur.

W7RE · « **Reply #113 on:** Tuesday, March 09, 2010, 04:37:53 AM »

Quote from: Quemaqua on Monday, March 08, 2010, 06:45:54 PM

Wizards are pussies. I thought we all knew this already?

Xessive · « **Reply #114 on:** Tuesday, March 09, 2010, 09:34:27 AM »

Hmm, that was pretty effeminate. He looks like he might have a stiff-upper-lip British accent, like most kiddie anime villains. Come to think of it, he looks like a kiddie anime villain. By kiddie anime I mean stuff like Yu-Gi-Oh or Card Captors, or any of that crap.

I think the Alchemist from Torchlight got it right. Small, not physically overbearing, non-threatening.. until the magic comes out!

MysterD · « **Reply #115 on:** Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 01:59:50 PM »

Shacknews -> Diablo III - Artisans, Crafting, and Salvaging Features Video from GC 2010.
G4TV -> Write-up on the new features in the above video shown at GC 2010.

MysterD · « **Reply #116 on:** Monday, September 13, 2010, 01:51:22 PM »

Shacknews -> Info on Diablo 3's new Health System.

Health System - In General

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Blizzard has updated its Diablo III page with some details on the game's health system, which primarily utilizes health globes to restore the health of a player and his party without the use of potions or spells.

Health System - In Boss Fights

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Major boss fights make unique use of health globes. Each boss battle includes a custom-designed means of utilizing these globes to regain health.

For example, in one fight, you might have to split your attention between weakening a dangerous boss and slaying its irritating but ultimately less-dangerous minions in order to get enough health globes to stay standing.

In another fight, the boss itself might drop health globes when it takes damage, or you might have to hunt for hidden caches of globes in the midst of battle.

Xessive · « **Reply #117 on:** Monday, September 13, 2010, 03:48:24 PM »

Well, it's not original but it might work for Diablo's frantic gameplay.

idolminds · « **Reply #118 on:** Monday, September 13, 2010, 04:12:23 PM »

I think its a good change. Its kind of annoying having to pound the "chug potion" button all the time. It sounds like a more elegant solution. Of course without a huge stock of potions the player is going to have to pay a bit more attention to the fight and their health since there won't be a one button fix for it.

iPPi · « **Reply #119 on:** Monday, September 13, 2010, 04:46:41 PM »

Well I remember in D2 specifically that chugging a potion wasn't enough, with the exception of a full rejuvenation potion in Nightmare and Hell. You had to rely on life leech attributes to survive the hordes of enemies.

This is a somewhat interesting change. I wonder if life leeching and mana leeching will still be in the game.

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