[valeo]

I usually never do this, but ever since Starcraft 2, my brain is doing the 'you fuckers didn't even play Starcraft 1/Diablo 1/Diablo 2/ etc and you're here talking about how you're a Blizzard megafan'. I know it's not right of me, but I really do have the childish mentality of thinking WoW fans interject themself into Blizzard's other franchises.

It's really, really annoying when people try and apply WoW logic to Diablo. It's. Not. The. Same. Game. You. Stupid. Kids.

[Punisher]

Just tried to put my clock on the 16th to try and install the game, failed of course :P

My install got updated though!

Release is so close now...I'm actually going to enjoy this last week of waiting, it will make the sweet nectar of the release even sweeter :)

[commish]

Dear god where's the OT??????????????????????

[LiquidMetal14]

Dear god where's the OT??????????????????????

It's uncalled for. Ban everyone involved!

[FieryBalrog]

It's true that WASD doesn't work that well in isometric, I kept thinking of a gamepad and for some reason that translated directly into WASD for me. Of course, a gamepad is analog so it works fine, but WASD would be pretty crappy. For example, Shadowgrounds Survivor, where it works kinda wonkily, but even there you have the ability to rotate the camera freely.

I would like to try out a gamepad control scheme though.

[Punisher]

Is there going to be any kind of "Starter Edition" like WoW and SCII have now? Or at least buddy passes like SCII had at launch? I'm interested in Diablo 3, but I'd really like to try before I buy and I missed the beta weekend. :(

Well there are apparently going to be "guest passes":

Are there any restrictions on who can use Global Play?
At the launch of Diablo III, Korean players who log in to the game at an IGR (and are not playing using a full Diablo III license they purchased themselves) will only be able to play in the Asia game region. In addition, players who are using a Diablo III “guest pass” (available after Diablo III launches) will only be able to play in the game region in which they redeemed the guest pass.

[fuzzyreactor]

It's true that WASD doesn't work that well in isometric, I kept thinking of a gamepad and for some reason that translated directly into WASD for me. Of course, a gamepad is analog so it works fine, but WASD would be pretty crappy. For example, Shadowgrounds Survivor, where it works kinda wonkily, but even there you have the ability to rotate the camera freely. I would like to try out a gamepad control scheme though.

gamepad support would be godly for those times when im feeling lazy.

[HolyCheck]

gamepad support would be godly for those times when im feeling lazy.

thats what one handed mouse play is for!!!

[Riggs]

OT now or I am going into cryostasis!

[StickSoldier]

Man, I'm so glad that they have the release date at the start of Summer. My semester is ending this week, so I'm going to have so much time to play. It's going to be AMAZZINNNGGG

[2Crisis]

Man, I'm so glad that they have the release date at the start of Summer. My semester is ending this week, so I'm going to have so much time to play. It's going to be AMAZZINNNGGG

haha same here man. The planets have aligned and I have a 4 month summer break between semesters and since I work at the school my hours got reduced too. mass D3 time is about to go down.

[CarbonatedFalcon]

OT now or I am going into cryostasis!

Well you better knock yourself out for a day or two then.

Doing something else right now, but I'm going to at least start on a checklist to see exactly where my progress is and what's left to work on.

[valeo]

The OT is mimicing the actual Diablo 3 development.

Soon™

I appreciate all the work you're doing CF, but I don't really understand why you're stressing over it so much - is it a mini Diablo 3 novel or something?

[dragonelite]

Well you better knock yourself out for a day or two then. Doing something else right now, but I'm going to at least start on a checklist to see exactly where my progress is and what's left to work on.

You better knock pvp out and put it back in 3 months from now.

[Twinduct]

So after searching for 2 hours last night, I finally found my D3 soundpacks.
I shat myself at 6 this morning though. I made cain's 'Stay Awhile and listen' as my message notification on my phone. Waking up at REM sleep just fucks with me. Like I'm awake enough to actually know what's going on, but hearing that voice made me start looking for my mouse :<

[CarbonatedFalcon]

You better knock pvp out and put it back in 3 months from now.

Hah. I have a plan for that. Not exactly what I wanted to put in, but I couldn't find a good source image to riff on for the initial concept, so I would have had to do it from scratch, which I don't have time for at the moment.

[Polo67]

If I don't get a OP is 5 mins I'm gonna shoot myself

[CarbonatedFalcon]

If I don't get a OP is 5 mins I'm gonna shoot myself

Release Info to tide you over?


// Release Date | May 15, 2012 - WORLDWIDE
// Server Unlocks | US: 12:01 AM PDT / EU: 00:01 CEST / AU: 5:00 PM AEST / ASIA: 12:01 a.m. Taiwan Time
// Platform | PC, Mac
// Price | $59.99 US ($99.99 Collector’s Edition)
// Genre | Action Role-Playing Game
// Developer | Blizzard Entertainment (Game Director - Jay Wilson)
// Rating(s) | ESRB: M / PEGI: 16 / BBFC: 15 / AU: MA15+ / GRB: 18

Please don't hurt yourself.

[Gromph]

Release Info to tide you over? // Release Date | May 15, 2012 - WORLDWIDE // Server Unlocks | US: 12:01 AM PDT / EU: 00:01 CEST / AU: 5:00 PM AEST / ASIA: 12:01 a.m. Taiwan Time // Platform | PC, Mac // Price | $59.99 US ($99.99 Collector’s Edition) // Genre | Action Role-Playing Game // Developer | Blizzard Entertainment (Game Director - Jay Wilson) // Rating(s) | ESRB: M / PEGI: 16 / BBFC: 15 / AU: MA15+ / GRB: 18 Please don't hurt yourself.

PM when you wanna do the OT, and i will save the first posts for OT expand.

[HenryHSH]

Set up a twitch account and doing a test stream. Games stream flawlessly at 1080 fullscreen (I dont have an option on twitch to view in HD tho?). Anyway, I will be streaming D3 at midnight with my friend. He's a rager, it should be fun. I'll probably stream and archive our whole run with a Barb / DH combo.

[Parallax Scroll]

imma be a monk

[overcast]

So I want to get a new graphics card to run this game, it's the only thing that seems to not hit "recommended" level for this game. I'm not great with computers gaming wise, I would love some help. I played Diablo 2 to death, and I would love to be there to play this.

Here are my specs:
CPU: AMD A6-3400M APU with Radeon HD Graphics
CPU Speed: 1.4 GHz
RAM: 6 GB
OS: Windows 7
Video Card: AMD Radeon HD 6520G (I think I need an upgrade?)
I have 324 GB of free space.

If there is anything I need to run this game fairly well please help. Would be much appreciated.

[fna84]

Diablo 3 midnight launch confirmed at Futureshop in Canada.

[LordCanti]

So I want to get a new graphics card to run this game, it's the only thing that seems to not hit "recommended" level for this game. I'm not great with computers gaming wise, I would love some help. I played Diablo 2 to death, and I would love to be there to play this. Here are my specs: CPU: AMD A6-3400M APU with Radeon HD Graphics CPU Speed: 1.4 GHz RAM: 6 GB OS: Windows 7 Video Card: AMD Radeon HD 6520G (I think I need an upgrade?) I have 324 GB of free space. If there is anything I need to run this game fairly well please help. Would be much appreciated.

If you've got an open PCI-E slot and a decent power supply, I see no reason why a new video card wouldn't boost performance. That CPU might be a problem at 1.4ghz though. They'd know more in that thread.

That's what I get for assuming people know you can't upgrade a laptop's graphics.

[Filth]

I just realized 3am release time for east coasters. Damn I have work the next morning :/

[JohnnytheFuture]

Just about 6 days, 23 hours to go.

The countdown has begun!

[Dresden]

So I want to get a new graphics card to run this game, it's the only thing that seems to not hit "recommended" level for this game. I'm not great with computers gaming wise, I would love some help. I played Diablo 2 to death, and I would love to be there to play this. Here are my specs: CPU: AMD A6-3400M APU with Radeon HD Graphics CPU Speed: 1.4 GHz RAM: 6 GB OS: Windows 7 Video Card: AMD Radeon HD 6520G (I think I need an upgrade?) I have 324 GB of free space. If there is anything I need to run this game fairly well please help. Would be much appreciated.

It sounds like you're on a laptop, which would mean you're probably screwed on upgrade options without buying a new laptop.

I'd guess that you can probably play it on Low.

[overcast]

It sounds like you're on a laptop, which would mean you're probably screwed on upgrade options without buying a new laptop.

Well. That's what I wanted to hear. I figured as much. Thanks though man.

[fuzzyreactor]

if i buy digital, can i preload it now?

[red731]

imma be a monk

.

monks unite

hype reaching critical levels

[kever0nicas]

if i buy digital, can i preload it now?

Yes. I preloaded a few days ago.

[Sn4ke_911]

FEMALE WIZARD UNITE!

alt. character will be MALE BARBARIAN


I have to say i didn't had the time to play the open beta but from what i've seen fem wiz it is.

[FtHTiny]

Last week, hype is on.

[V_Arnold]

I am at the point where I might even favor the female barb as well. No class left that even has a cooler male character than the female part.

Great job, Blizzard - finally! : )

[rakhir]

FEMALE WIZARD UNITE!

High five!

I seriously can't wait, so pumped!

[Grampasso]

I am at the point where I might even favor the female barb as well. No class left that even has a cooler male character than the female part. Great job, Blizzard - finally! : )

Dunno, before trying open beta (aka before trying DIII at all) I was sure I was going to be a female DH, but I think the outfit suits a male better, especially since it looks like there won't be any option to customize hair and somatics so we're stuck with the base character appearances. I'd really love a bit of customization though :/

[Polo67]

Release Info to tide you over? // Release Date | May 15, 2012 - WORLDWIDE // Server Unlocks | US: 12:01 AM PDT / EU: 00:01 CEST / AU: 5:00 PM AEST / ASIA: 12:01 a.m. Taiwan Time // Platform | PC, Mac // Price | $59.99 US ($99.99 Collector’s Edition) // Genre | Action Role-Playing Game // Developer | Blizzard Entertainment (Game Director - Jay Wilson) // Rating(s) | ESRB: M / PEGI: 16 / BBFC: 15 / AU: MA15+ / GRB: 18 Please don't hurt yourself.

eeek, this bad boy is already downloaded on the computer.. i need witch doctor vids and dev diary.. art! something! or i'm gonna cry

[demolitio]

Keep your eye on cheapassgamer.com. Retailers will often offer generic coupons you can use against D3. I got $10 off the CE from Buy.com using a code. Back when SC2 came out I managed to pre-order that CE for $80 thanks to a coupon code glitch someone discovered. You never know what you'll find.

Yea, generic coupons or codes might be my best bet. I've been a huge CAG fan ever since my problems started so I'll definitely be checking it. There really isn't many deals on Blizzard products after looking around so those generic coupons are my only shot...lol

Thanks for the answers.

[reddin]

For the people interested in how well the game will run, there's some benchmarks over at Tom's Hardware.

As expected you don't need a beast of a gaming PC to run it, but an actual gaming graphics card is recommended, especially at higher resolutions.

Also, hey GAF. Been lurking for a while, and this seems like as good a moment as any to start posting. Been absorbing every bit of D3 information I can find for the past couple of weeks, so hyped :).

[Soule]

Release Info to tide you over? // Release Date | May 15, 2012 - WORLDWIDE // Server Unlocks | US: 12:01 AM PDT / EU: 00:01 CEST /---> AU: 5:00 PM AEST <---- / ASIA: 12:01 a.m. Taiwan Time // Platform | PC, Mac // Price | $59.99 US ($99.99 Collector’s Edition) // Genre | Action Role-Playing Game // Developer | Blizzard Entertainment (Game Director - Jay Wilson) // Rating(s) | ESRB: M / PEGI: 16 / BBFC: 15 / AU: MA15+ / GRB: 18 Please don't hurt yourself.

Oh god every time I see it, it pains me! I'm so glad I'm not working then, I can only imagine how absent minded I would be.

[GasProblem]

I hate how I won't be here to crash the servers at midnight, but I'm able to get the game for 35 euros if I get it boxed :D

[Alastor]

FEMALE WIZARD UNITE!

Reporting for duty!

I haven't pre-ordered yet because a buddy is attending a midnight launch and he told me he may be able to grab a CE for me there. I'm not so sure about this, but I still BELIEVE.

[injurai]

It's really, really annoying when people try and apply WoW logic to Diablo. It's. Not. The. Same. Game. You. Stupid. Kids.

Yup, I think D3 will have a large influx of people that are expecting it to be Blizzard's new mmo of sorts. Fucking enraging. Even Athene has never played D2, like who the what in the shit, he things he will be Kripp in world firsts!?!?!??

[Snkfanatic]

Wow can't believe tomorrow there will be a OT for this...the wait is almost over!

Still not sure if I will go Barbarian of Demon Hunter oh the glorious decision

[Raide]

Wow can't believe tomorrow there will be a OT for this...the wait is almost over! Still not sure if I will go Barbarian of Demon Hunter oh the glorious decision

You will be all of them and you will damn well like it!!!

[Bossun]

Already loaded, ready to install.

The wait is killing me. I'll probably be a monk.

The worst part is I probably won't have the time to play since I am crawling under work.

BUT I DON'T CARE.

[mandiller]

Oh god every time I see it, it pains me! I'm so glad I'm not working then, I can only imagine how absent minded I would be.

I start work at 5:15pm AEST on the 15th. ..... :'(

[Yoshichan]

OH GOD I JUST WOKE UP AND REALIZED THE DAY IS SOON HERE

I'm gonna do something crazy.

Brb.

[Kyoufu]

Still 8 days or so to go. Too long :(

[injurai]

OH GOD I JUST WOKE UP AND REALIZED THE DAY IS SOON HERE I'm gonna do something crazy. Brb.

Every time I see you wake up I can tell your just a bit more sleep deprived as the last day. Can't wait to see on launch.