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[darkside31337]

Saw it mentioned in the other beta thread but thought it was kind of a big enough deal for its own thread.

http://us.battle.net/d3/en/blog/4963739

We're pleased to announce the Diablo III open beta weekend, which offers open access to all players with a valid Battle.net account! Beginning this Friday everyone is invited to log in and help us put the game and servers through their paces in this three day stress test as we march toward the game's release on May 15. You can begin downloading the Diablo III client right now!

From Friday, April 20 at 12:01 p.m. PDT (noon), until Monday, April 23 at 10:00 a.m. PDT you'll be able to log in, team up with friends, and play each of the five heroic classes to level 13 as you fight to save the world from the impending demonic invasion.

 

[panty]

Can I participate if I don't own any games on battle.net?

 

[HarryDemeanor]

HALLELUJAH!

 

[Franklinator]

Awesome. Doubt I'll be able to participate though, since by the time I'm able to finish downloading it the weekend will be over, lol. I'll look at it though, maybe the download isn't that big.

 

[ElyrionX]

Damn. Not sure if want. Playing it is going to make the wait for the game so much harder.

 

[Xanathus]

In unrelated news, Diablo 3 beta servers are going down for maintenance this weekend.

 

[Yoshichan]

It's out basically tomorrow anyway...

 

[Mechazawa]

Cool. I guess I'll see if this sticks with me any better than Torchlight.

 

[Deleted member 8095]

Downloading now!

Awesome. Doubt I'll be able to participate though, since by the time I'm able to finish downloading it the weekend will be over, lol. I'll look at it though, maybe the download isn't that big.

3.74GB Edit: Nevermind, it's bigger than that. 3.74 was remaining when I was 12% in.

 

[Blueblur1]

Just saw this on Facebook.

 

[Franklinator]

3.74GB Edit: Nevermind, it's bigger than that. 3.74 was remaining when I was 12% in.

3.74 isn't that bad. I'll download tonight and Friday night, and it should be done when I wake up Saturday.

edit: Oh, ok. So probably a bit over 4 GB then. Still not too bad.

 

[Cels]

Can I participate if I don't own any games on battle.net?

You should read the FAQ that is RIGHT THERE in the OP link.

I don't have a Battle.net account -- can I still play?

Absolutely! Just visit http://www.battle.net to create a free Battle.net account. Next, download the client from https://us.battle.net/account/download/index.xml and install it. Create your BattleTag, and then log in to the game using your Battle.net account name (email address) and password to begin slaughtering the demonic hellspawn that dare stand in your way.

 

[Xanathus]

Current beta client size (after updates and whatnot) is 5.95 GiBs.

 

[Andiie]

Awesome, glad they made this decision. Can't wait.

 

[panty]

You should read the FAQ that is RIGHT THERE in the OP link.

At work so accessing Battle.net is a pain in the ass, sorry.

Thanks.

 

[DTKT]

God dammit, the Agent launcher gets stuck at "Updating Launcher Files".

Anyone else?

 

[IJoel]

Awesome news! Installing as I type.

 

[Rygar 8 Bit]

goooood...gooooood....gooooooood...

 

[vaelic]

Sweet

 

[foladar]

3.74 isn't that bad. I'll download tonight and Friday night, and it should be done when I wake up Saturday.

edit: Oh, ok. So probably a bit over 4 GB then. Still not too bad.

The size of my D3 beta folder from last week is 4.77GB

Current beta client size (after updates and whatnot) is 5.95 GiBs.

Weird, mine's at 4.78gb and says up to date.

 

[qazqaNii]

YES!!! F*CK YES!! The download I made earlier wasn't for nothing! YES IT IS TODAY!!

My d3 folder is 5.7 GB :O

 

[Corran Horn]

 

[Loofy]

44mb to download a program to download a program. wth blizzard.

 

[njean777]

3.74 isn't that bad. I'll download tonight and Friday night, and it should be done when I wake up Saturday.

edit: Oh, ok. So probably a bit over 4 GB then. Still not too bad.

WOW I hate to say it but you may want to upgrade your interent if you can. That is like 56k speeds.

 

[Emitan]

44mb to download a program to download a program. wth blizzard.

torrentz


I'm gonna submit a bunch of bug reports saying the game breaks when I lose my internet connection.

 

[Hazaro]

44mb to download a program to download a program. wth blizzard.

Tera's is 92MB.

 

[Lingitiz]

Never played a Diablo before but looking forward to see what its all about...

 

[LowParry]

Play it people who haven't played. It's worth it. Yeah, it may make the wait harder but you have five classes to play around with

 

[Ridli]

And here I thought I would be getting stuff done this weekend.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

Perfect, really want to try this out.

Even though I know I'm getting it :/

 

[Franklinator]

WOW I hate to say it but you may want to upgrade your interent if you can. That is like 56k speeds.

Yeah my internet sucks, lol. My download speed is like 1.5 mbps

edit: To clarify, I meant download tonight, pause it during the day, then download again when I go to bed tomorrow.

 

[Junie12]

Awesome! Too bad I can't play tonight though

I'll just let this thing d/l all night.

 

[Soule]

this'll be a great opportunity to see how it runs on my shitty laptop.

 

[raven777]

which client do I need? the ~3GB beta one or the ~7GB full one?

edit: nvm i guess its the beta one.

 

[aznpxdd]

Um, I don't see it on my account. Where are you guys dling the open beta from?

 

[inky]

Um, I don't see it on my account. Where are you guys dling the open beta from?

There's a link in the OP you know.

 

[Sillverrr]

Great, good opportunity to try out a game I'm curiously not hyped for, despite massively enjoying Diablo 2 when it came out.

This company seems to be becoming increasingly soulless; time to find out whether Diablo 3 recaptures the magic of Diablo 2

 

[theinfinityissue]

Should've... sent... a poet.

 

[Desaan]

Level 13 locks be damned.

 

[Loto]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Finally!!!!!!!!!

 

[Fou-Lu]

Cool, should give me the chance to find out which class I'll want to use for my first play through of the game.


I should be studying for an exam this weekend though... Meh, the exam will be fine. D3 is more important.

 

[Skirn]

Most excellent. Did not expect an open beta for this.

 

[valeo]

yes yes yes yes yessss

 

[celebi23]

Welp, I know what I'm doing this weekend then.

 

[dominuece]

All I had to do was be patient. Most excellent.

 

[Anth0ny]

 

[valeo]

It's going to be dead most of the weekend or laggy but at least I can get a taste to tide me over (I sound like a crack addict)

 

[Emitan]

Most excellent. Did not expect an open beta for this.

It's gonna be like Starcraft 2's where you don't really get to play. Just suffer.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

So should I play when it says playable or should I wait for optimal

Also is this beta client JUST for the beta? Or does it unlock the full game later if you bought it or something somehow.

 

[Hero_of_the_Day]

I was excited at first. Then realized it was three weeks from release. I'll just wait and enjoy it in all it's glory.