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Diablo 3 Beta [Beta withdrawal underway!]

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Teknoman

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What's the point of buying a Hardcore character? The whole point is the glory in doing it. They better mark bought characters with an asterick or something.

Hardcore's still optional right? they're not going to make you do it to get the best gear, I assume.


Also, I started making a Diablo 3 playlist on Spotify since I wasn't that impressed with the soundtrack in beta. So far I've added Silent Hill 1 and 2's playlist and Agalloch's The Mantle.

Its actually pretty good...you just cant really hear most of it since the sound mix is out of whack. Sometimes the voices are way too loud, or too quiet, and the sound effects, while nice, are overpowering compared to anything else, even at lower levels.
 

Data West

coaches in the WNBA
Why do people cheat in Mario Kart?

To win? But you can win by buying a cheaper high level character that isn't hardcore. What happens when you buy the hardcore character and get your ass whipped and lose the character because you don't know how to play it.
 

ZealousD

Makes world leading predictions like "The sun will rise tomorrow"
But you can win by buying a cheaper high level character that isn't hardcore.

Yeah, but when you buy a hardcore character you win harder.


What happens when you buy the hardcore character and get your ass whipped and lose the character because you don't know how to play it.

You don't buy a level 60 hardcore character because you want to play with it.

You buy a level 60 hardcore character because you want a fake trophy.
 
What's the point of buying a Hardcore character? The whole point is the glory in doing it. They better mark bought characters with an asterick or something.

Hardcore's still optional right? they're not going to make you do it to get the best gear, I assume.


Also, I started making a Diablo 3 playlist on Spotify since I wasn't that impressed with the soundtrack in beta. So far I've added Silent Hill 1 and 2's playlist and Agalloch's The Mantle.

The RMAH isn't available in Hardcore, so I suspect you can't sell HC characters.
 

LordCanti

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Since every character of a certain class at a certain level is basically identical except for the gear equipped, I assume gear will be part of the package when selling a character?

If I were, let's say, a Diablo newb... should I play the previous titles before venturing into this one?

The feel of this game is different enough that it's probably not necessary. You'd learn systems that no longer exist, and I'm not sure how helpful that would be. If you already own them though, by all means.
 

Aggrotek

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The feel of this game is different enough that it's probably not necessary. You'd learn systems that no longer exist, and I'm not sure how helpful that would be. If you already own them though, by all means.
I do not, but all the gameplay I am seeing from DIII is making me want to get into it.
 

Data West

coaches in the WNBA
If I were, let's say, a Diablo newb... should I play the previous titles before venturing into this one?

Just watch the lore videos that were posted previously. I love the hell out of those games, but the beta showed me that this game's just categorically better than those older titles just because of age. Listen to the soundtrack for Diablo 1 and 2 and watch the lore videos, but I don't think the games are worth going back to this close to D3.
 

tn2007

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Just watch the lore videos that were posted previously. I love the hell out of those games, but the beta showed me that this game's just categorically better than those older titles just because of age. Listen to the soundtrack for Diablo 1 and 2 and watch the lore videos, but I don't think the games are worth going back to this close to D3.

Link to the lore videos please.
 

Aesthet1c

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ZealousD, you really did a fantastic job with those videos man. I already watched them a few weeks ago when you released them, but I highly recommend anyone who never played D1 or D2, or anyone that wants to catch up to check them out.
 

ZealousD

Makes world leading predictions like "The sun will rise tomorrow"
ZealousD, you really did a fantastic job with those videos man. I already watched them a few weeks ago when you released them, but I highly recommend anyone who never played D1 or D2, or anyone that wants to catch up to check them out.

Thanks! I enjoyed making them. Going back through an old game can be tough sometimes, so I like to make it easier for people to get the whole story experience again without having to invest another 20+ hours.
 

valeo

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Since every character of a certain class at a certain level is basically identical except for the gear equipped, I assume gear will be part of the package when selling a character?



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The only difference would be what point in the game you are up to; e.g. Act 4 Inferno.
 

Data West

coaches in the WNBA
Asking again since I didn't get an answer,

Will there be hardcore exclusive loot? I would assume no since the previous two didn't, but I don't know for sure.
 

TylerD

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My brother and I are going to watch the D1 and D2 lore videos Zealous made starting at midnight CST on the 15th leading up to our launch. I am going to be working from home that Monday and I will be like a kid waiting for Christmas morning.
 

ZealousD

Makes world leading predictions like "The sun will rise tomorrow"
do loot drops get better the harder the game difficulty?

Yes. Essentially when you beat Normal mode, you unlock Nightmare. When you beat Nightmare, you unlock Hell. When you beat Hell, you unlock Inferno. You're always leveling up and getting more skills and better loot as you're doing this. Think of it like having 4 levels of New Game+.
 

Kalnos

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Asking again since I didn't get an answer,

Will there be hardcore exclusive loot? I would assume no since the previous two didn't, but I don't know for sure.

Don't think there's any exclusive hardcore loot (unless it's purely cosmetic). In Diablo 2 when you beat the game on hardcore you got a different title than if you beat it on non-HC, I heard it will be the same here.

Loot earned on hardcore can't not be traded to non-HC players, and vice-versa.
 

kitzkozan

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Barb & Monk most popular for sure

DH close behind

WD and Wiz tied for last.

Am playing Wiz for what it's worth. Think it just gave a bad impression in beta.

Yeah, Barb and Monk will probably be the most popular. I think Monk will get the edge because it's insanely strong in the lower levels. I still can't believe the path of destruction that was generated by my monk. :p I had the hardest time with the wizard, but it seems like it will grow significantly in power as you progress toward max level. My wizard gained a large power boost at level 9 (explosive bolts rune for the shock pulse skill) . Demon hunter will probably be the middle of the pack in term of popularity and I see witch doc in last.
 
Yeah, Barb and Monk will probably be the most popular. I think Monk will get the edge because it's insanely strong in the lower levels. I still can't believe the path of destruction that was generated by my monk. :p I had the hardest time with the wizard, but it seems like it will grow significantly in power as you progress toward max level. My wizard gained a large power boost at level 9 (explosive bolts rune for the shock pulse skill) . Demon hunter will probably be the middle of the pack in term of popularity and I see witch doc in last.

Huh? Barb rips through everything from 1-13. Did you not notice the enemies flying when you hit them?
 

thetrin

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Yes. Essentially when you beat Normal mode, you unlock Nightmare. When you beat Nightmare, you unlock Hell. When you beat Hell, you unlock Inferno. You're always leveling up and getting more skills and better loot as you're doing this. Think of it like having 4 levels of New Game+.

When you think about it that way, I have the biggest nerdgasm. God I cannot wait for Diablo 3. I can't believe it's finally coming out.
 
Shooting for the 8th. It's possible I may end up being a day or two late, but I'm making every effort to get it done on time.

It's a game with a lot of features (even without PvP) so there's a lot to cover.

oh no pressure, I just forgot the Gaf policy on OTs, I couldn't remember if it was one month or one week before release. Looking forward to it.
 

kitzkozan

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Huh? Barb rips through everything from 1-13. Did you not notice the enemies flying when you hit them?

Barbarian do rip through everything, but monk is just INSANE. :p Having a heal+ superior speed+big melee damage+just as good crowd control as the barbarian= over the top. I destroyed with my barb, but it was even more spectacular with my monk and the superior mobility is one of the main reason. Don't forget the extensive range of the monk melee attacks (multi hitting) as well which allow you to get monstrous chain of kill and thus constantly gain extra experience.
 

V_Arnold

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Rotfl, this is gold :)

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Yep, thats from Path of Exile :)

Loool, is this from some printed paper?
 

Loofy

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So it seems diablo is up to no good again. Why doesnt the Diablo 2 team just vanquish him again? age isnt an excuse(20 years) cause that barbarian in D3 is old as hell, and age probably makes the sorcerers stronger.
 

sykoex

Lost all credibility.
So it seems diablo is up to no good again. Why doesnt the Diablo 2 team just vanquish him again? age isnt an excuse(20 years) cause that barbarian in D3 is old as hell, and age probably makes the sorcerers stronger.

Maybe they'll act as quest givers in this game.
 
Where the best place to preorder in the UK? Amazon seems pretty good but I dont trust their shipping!

Pretty much going in blind as I never got into beta but if its as fun as torchlight/titan quest it and I mean its a blizzard game..It should be money well spent.
 

Valnen

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Oh thank god, they slightly improved the look of Blizzard from the first time they showed it. There are a LOT more ice particles now.
 
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