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[bidguy]

Hows is the game if your mostly going to play single player?

i played through the 360 version alone (till i hit 60) and had a blast

i played with some randoms a few times though

 

[statham]

I've played mostly single-player, and sometimes with friends online or with my nephew offline. You should have a great time playing solo, you wouldn't really miss out on anything.

Fine, there is even a combination of items that make playing alone very advantageous (as you can achieve a perma 50% damage reduction which is super OP for higher difficulties).

Nice, I'm in.

 

[molnizzle]

Hows is the game if your mostly going to play single player?

It's great, and also super easy to take your SP characters online if you want. Also one of the best couch co-op experiences ever.

PS4 digital pre-order ready to rock. This has pre-load, right?

 

[SeanTSC]

Pretty excited for this. A friend at Blizz gave me a free copy of D3 on release and I played through Inferno with friends, but never picked up the expansion. I'm hyped to go through all the new content.

Will be picking it up on the PS4 for sure. And I'm glad they clarified that the PS4/Xbone versions will get patched and have full support, that had me a bit worried.

 

[samus4ever]

Played through onetime on PC back when it came out. Looking forward to playing it again on Xbone with the expansion!

 

[Mechanized]

Tempted to get this but I have largely stopped playing DIII on PC. Not sure if I will touch this edition even if I bought it.

Still tempted, though.

Great OT Yoshi

Something that surprised me when I played the 360 demo for the original, playing on a console feels very different from playing the PC version. The re-worked ui, rolling, how certain attacks work, etc... It makes the game feel very fresh, even after putting hundreds of hours into the PC version of the game. Sure it will be the same areas, same story, etc... A new rift or two I think. But changing the feel of the game is pretty significant. I would recommend downloading the D3 ps3 or 360 demo if you haven't and give it a go.

 

[Magnus]

I was so dead set on getting this for PS4, but the inability to play with my PC friends has diminished my frothing demand.

Since I already have D3 on PC, I might just get RoS there....

 

[quest]

I am pumped. I need a Diablo 3 guide though haha

http://www.amazon.com/dp/0744015758/?tag=neogaf0e-20

I ordered this because last time around blizzard never had the stats of the console gear. I am assuming they are doing the same this time around so the guide the only way to get stats of gear.

 

[MagicWithEarvin]

August 17th preload on PS4

Let's do this

Anyone gonna start fresh? I'll start as Crusader - how is this class for end-game madness?

 

[Rebel Leader]

I'm so ready for this, I don't know what to do first, roll a monk? Or jump straight to the Crusader

I heard this song from your post

 

[drak_dreamer]

Awesome! Ive been waiting for this since the pc release. Im little bummed out hearing about the whole patch debacle, but I'm sure I'll still be able to enjoy it.

 

[oneils]

Something that surprised me when I played the 360 demo for the original, playing on a console feels very different from playing the PC version. The re-worked ui, rolling, how certain attacks work, etc... It makes the game feel very fresh, even after putting hundreds of hours into the PC version of the game. Sure it will be the same areas, same story, etc... A new rift or two I think. But changing the feel of the game is pretty significant. I would recommend downloading the D3 ps3 or 360 demo if you haven't and give it a go.

I have D3 on PS3, already. I agree that it was much better than I thought it would be. But I find it a little slower. I couldn't quite make the transition. Especially after ROS released. I think I spent more time on ROS than vanilla D3 (200 hours vs. 150 hours).

I don't have a next gen console yet. I think I will wait until I get a ps4/x1 to try this out. Still looks awesome.

 

[Jolkien]

Nice OT, can't wait to play. Amazon.ca list my delivery date on august 26-27, that better be wrong I selected 2 day delivery -_-

 

[Rebel Leader]

Stopped playing the PC version a year ago... I'm jumping back in on the XB1. I really want to see how Diablo plays with a controller.

It plays so well with a controller

 

[JStein0222]

For those more familiar with the game - does it do a good job of teaching you what to do at the beginning or does it just kind of throw you in and maybe I should read up on things?

 

[drotahorror]

For those more familiar with the game - does it do a good job of teaching you what to do at the beginning or does it just kind of throw you in and maybe I should read up on things?

It's a pretty clear game. It's blizzard we're talking about.

 

[ZenaxPure]

For those more familiar with the game - does it do a good job of teaching you what to do at the beginning or does it just kind of throw you in and maybe I should read up on things?

You'll be fine, nothing really matters until max level anyway so you have a long time to learn how the game works.

 

[ZangBa]

For those more familiar with the game - does it do a good job of teaching you what to do at the beginning or does it just kind of throw you in and maybe I should read up on things?

You will be fine. Diablo III is a very streamlined game, it's not difficult to get into.

 

[anthym]

Can't wait. Put over 1000 hours into it on PC. Got it preordered for ps4. Add me on psn if you want: ncslamm

 

[Friction]

Excited for this. Cant wait to coop with the wife. Anyone know if its possible for both of us to go online from a single xbone?

 

[Fularu]

Day one (preordered)

Won't be able to play it before september though, I leave next monday for Washington and only come back september first

So that will end up beeing :

- Vanilla PC CE
- Day one 360
- RoS PC CE
- Day one UE PS4

Quadruple dipping ftw

 

[Jolkien]

For those more familiar with the game - does it do a good job of teaching you what to do at the beginning or does it just kind of throw you in and maybe I should read up on things?

It's pretty self explanatory. There's not a large tutorial but the game also doesn't need one. Make sure you turn on Elective mode (it allows you to place your skill build like you want instead of having 1 skill of each type). It gives you way more flexibility in builds you want to try. When you level up use a red gem in your weapon to really boost your damage (Ruby in weapon gives you a flat damage boost), when your near the max level and your critical hit chance is getting higher switch to a green gem in your weapon. (Emerald in weapon gives you critical hit damage). If you get a helm with a socket for leveling up I suggest you put a red gem in it it gives you a % more xp for faster leveling.

The rest if pretty simple you can always ask your questions in here if you have any.

 

[-tetsuo-]

Is the nemesis system in the PC version?

 

[RealityPales]

ps4 version here we go!

Ditto!

 

[0ptimusPayne]

Apparently you need your old copy of D3 to be able to transfer your 360/ps3 character. ive sold the game since I was double dipping on the PS4 version. I guess Ill start fresh again. How is the Crusader compared to the Barb???

 

[Bread]

Loot pickup thing?

"Improved class specific loot pickup"

It specifies that it's in the PS4 version

 

[JStein0222]

It's pretty self explanatory. There's not a large tutorial but the game also doesn't need one. Make sure you turn on Elective mode (it allows you to place your skill build like you want instead of having 1 skill of each type). It gives you way more flexibility in builds you want to try. When you level up use a red gem in your weapon to really boost your damage (Ruby in weapon gives you a flat damage boost), when your near the max level and your critical hit chance is getting higher switch to a green gem in your weapon. (Emerald in weapon gives you critical hit damage). If you get a helm with a socket for leveling up I suggest you put a red gem in it it gives you a % more xp for faster leveling.

The rest if pretty simple you can always ask your questions in here if you have any.

Thanks for this and all the really quick responses above, I appreciate it! Glad to know it's not too confusing, I was afraid there might just be a ton going on at the beginning that I didn't understand that might prohibit me from succeeding but it sounds like that won't be the case

 

[Relix]

Already went and pre-ordered the game in the PSN store. Glad to see it has pre-loading. Already looking into classes and the new Crusader one looks badass. Guess I'll use that

 

[ZangBa]

Is the nemesis system in the PC version?

Nope.

 

[LycanXIII]

Will preorder digitally for PS4 on Friday with my paycheck.

 

[Jolkien]

Apparently you need your old copy of D3 to be able to transfer your 360/ps3 character. ive sold the game since I was double dipping on the PS4 version. I guess Ill start fresh again. How is the Crusader compared to the Barb???

In general, way more tanky, but way less mobile. It's a pretty slow class but fun class. You generally with most build bunch up a ton of ennemy and then work on them, not too much room for killing while running.

 

[Tambini]

Wish I could transfer my PC demon hunter over but oh well, looking forward to this anyway!

 

[0ptimusPayne]

Thanks for this and all the really quick responses above, I appreciate it! Glad to know it's not too confusing, I was afraid there might just be a ton going on at the beginning that I didn't understand that might prohibit me from succeeding but it sounds like that won't be the case

All you need to remember is to always level up your blacksmith lol.

 

[Yoshichan]

"Improved class specific loot pickup"

It specifies that it's in the PS4 version

Yes it's in all versions.

 

[Ettie]

OG DIII didn't feel so much like 60fps on PS3 to me, playing through it local mp with the missus. Will this really be a 50% reduction in framerate?

 

[Mechanized]

Is the nemesis system in the PC version?

None of that friends list stuff is, and all of it seems pretty awesome.

 

[Bread]

Yes it's in all versions.

Ok cool

 

[bebop242]

RoS is not 2 years old

Well obviously I'm referring to the original Diablo 3, if it was available previously on the PS4 you would have a point.

 

[GameSeeker]

Nice OT. I pre-ordered the PS4 version. Diablo is the perfect type of game for Vita remote play.

 

[ChoklitCow]

Do you still play the PC version, Yoshi?

That being said, does anyone? Last I looked on GAF the clan had died

 

[The Iron Yuppie]

The long wait is nearly at an end!

 

[BokehKing]

I'm Contemplating picking up a used 360 copy of d3 so I can transfer stuff over

 

[Steverulez]

Looking forward to playing through this again on Xbox One, shame i'll be away when it gets delivered but only by like 3/4 days

 

[Jarrod38]

I'm Contemplating picking up a used 360 copy of d3 so I can transfer stuff over

That is what I did trying to get to at least level 30 before the 19th.

 

[ZenaxPure]

That being said, does anyone? Last I looked on GAF the clan had died

US or EU?

US clan merged everyone into a new clan (that is still fairly active) but EU side seems pretty dead.

 

[Big_Al]

I'm Contemplating picking up a used 360 copy of d3 so I can transfer stuff over

Depending on where you are what about renting to get it for the transfer ? Gamefly for the US I assume or whatevers handy to you locally.

 

[Nintendad]

I held off on the PS3/360 version because I had a feeling it would come to Playstation 4 and Xbox One. I pre-ordered the digital version on PS4. I'm very excited!

 

[0ptimusPayne]

I'm Contemplating picking up a used 360 copy of d3 so I can transfer stuff over

Yea I think my plan is to buy a used 360 copy from gamestop, do the update and export character, then return the game within 7 days for a full refund. I wish Redbox had it for rent, it would be less of a hassle I worked hard on my barbarian build, so I might as well transfer it over...

 

[NavyPharaoh]

Great OT yoshichan. You did a great job, I read through the whole thing, something I rarely do with OTs. Can't wait to play my first diablo!

 

[Wilsongt]

Does the UEE changes also come to the PC version?