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Diablo IV Pre-Launch Thread of lore, news and beta withdrawl
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Hot5pur
Member
Looking forward to the beta this weekend.
It will have the fixes and QoL changes and will have realistic drop rates. Also will see how bad the queues are and if performance is still bad on PC. This early access stuff is a travesty that people should not buy into, literally rewarding companies for creating zero real value for the consumer.
It will have the fixes and QoL changes and will have realistic drop rates. Also will see how bad the queues are and if performance is still bad on PC. This early access stuff is a travesty that people should not buy into, literally rewarding companies for creating zero real value for the consumer.
Beastclaw Raider
Banned
Can't wait to try the beta with my 6800xt instead of my 3070
DavidGzz
Member
I'm sure someone has mentioned this but what are everyone's thoughts on this actually being a "slam"? Zelda, Mother's Day, and the fact that this is the 3rd beta with the same content with even less player levels to play with makes this a dud for me in comparison to the last two. I'm going to download to test it on my new rig but if it wasn't for my new PC I'd probably just wait 2 weeks for me work to stick.
Long story short, idk how representative this will be of launch weekend when it comes to server load.
Long story short, idk how representative this will be of launch weekend when it comes to server load.
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Ran flawlessly on my rig (6800XT and a 5600X).
I doubt anyone at ABK is worried about engagement for this weekend.
Beastclaw Raider
Banned
That's what I got now
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
I'm sure they'll get a lot of people in regardless.
Johnny Concrete
Member
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Why are they wasting so much time on banter in the beginning? lol
Danteyke223
Member
They tipped their hand when they stated the expansions will also deal with the main story. Soooo cut content ala Destiny 2 ? 
HeisenbergFX4
Gold Member
HeisenbergFX4
Gold Member
amigastar
Member
Hell yeah, the in-game armor is even better than the shop gear in this case.Yeah im rolling a necro. Fuck me the art of this game is TOP tier
Edit: you have to be lvl 20 to beat Ashava in the server slam only then you get the reward.
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HeisenbergFX4
Gold Member
Server Slam is up to preinstall on PC on the Battlenet app
dreamstation
Member
I bet they showed the best quality armor you can find in-game VS the worst/cheapest armor from the shop. There will be kick arse looking armor skins in the shop, otherwise why would people spend money?
Hot5pur
Member
To be honest all these cosmetics looks samey. I'm surprised people care enough, especially when you are looking at your toon in isometric view from far away. I don't think I remembered much of anything of what any of my characters were wearing during the last beta.
If anything cosmetics are just good for making replaying the same content less meaningless.
If anything cosmetics are just good for making replaying the same content less meaningless.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
https://www.diablofans.com/news/50611-diablo-4-server-slam-may-10-changes\
Sorcerer hydra got nerfed quite a bit. Necro bone splinters too.
Sorcerer hydra got nerfed quite a bit. Necro bone splinters too.
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PlayedStation
Member
Have to do it again.
Hot5pur
Member
Lot of negativity around the battle pass. Understandable, it's going to prey on people who are really going to love the game but feel they will miss out without coughing up the cash. Same with the early access tax.
On the other hand, if you have more restraint, you can basically enjoy free seasons that are financed by other people buying battle passes and cosmetics in the shop.
On the one hand it's free market economics, on the other it's using psychological tactics to prey on consumers, which I suppose you could say is basically the entire advertising industry (there is a reason they don't let pharma advertise directly on most of the world).
I will not be participating in these extraction tactics on principle (just getting base game), sends the wrong message to companies. You're not even selling me DLC at this point, but an opportunity to get DLC if I grind for tens of hours? I get money is needed to keep supporting development, but that's what the $70 is for, and all the planned expansions. This game will be wildly successful. AND you have the cosmetic shop on top of it which I don't really mind, that's basic DLC. Battle pass feels like too much on top of everything.
On the other hand, if you have more restraint, you can basically enjoy free seasons that are financed by other people buying battle passes and cosmetics in the shop.
On the one hand it's free market economics, on the other it's using psychological tactics to prey on consumers, which I suppose you could say is basically the entire advertising industry (there is a reason they don't let pharma advertise directly on most of the world).
I will not be participating in these extraction tactics on principle (just getting base game), sends the wrong message to companies. You're not even selling me DLC at this point, but an opportunity to get DLC if I grind for tens of hours? I get money is needed to keep supporting development, but that's what the $70 is for, and all the planned expansions. This game will be wildly successful. AND you have the cosmetic shop on top of it which I don't really mind, that's basic DLC. Battle pass feels like too much on top of everything.
cormack12
Gold Member
Can't be arsed with that for only a mount title. Prob earn better ones anyway within a few weeks
Beastclaw Raider
Banned
Need to beat ashava with your intended class or any? I'll probably play the underdog (druid) at launch. Don't remember my druid's level since I didn't play him as much as other classes
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HeisenbergFX4
Gold Member
Bartski
Gold Member
bigedole
Member
Battlepass seems pretty reasonable. Purely cosmetics only in the paid battlepass. All season related power gains are available only in the free track and there's no boost or anything for getting the paid track. Everyone is on the same playing field as far as capability which is about as good as you can expect.
Other than that, seasons add a lot of fresh excitement for these types of games and I hope no one's issue is simply that seasons exist at all.
Other than that, seasons add a lot of fresh excitement for these types of games and I hope no one's issue is simply that seasons exist at all.
It can be any and you will get the mount trophy that you can use with any class/character pretty sure.
I think I'm going Druid for launch as well. I think with the access to the specialization/class quest at level 15 things will be smoother. I only played druid and rogue open beta weekend. My rogue pretty much started with some pretty high DPS knives/daggers (mother's knife and another legendary that I found) and solid additional movement speed boots thanks to my druid's adventures and it just destroyed everything up until level 15. It felt like only an hour and change to get to that point. Felt similar to ninja gaiden almost
Sorcerer for server slam weekend will probably be what I use but I would be curious to see how much better druid pets are. My +1 additional companion and werewolves with rabies were getting decent at level 25 before the companion buffing they did.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Bitmap Frogs
Mr. Community
Sweeping changes.
HTK
Banned
What happened?
Bitmap Frogs
Mr. Community
dorkimoe are you going to make a clan again in the next beta? If you're not planning on playing, I can do it.
The Battle Chinchillas?
The Rutabaga Munchers?
The Barn Gang?
Hot5pur
Member
Diablo 2 is not worth it at this point, unless you've played it before and you know you want it. The gameplay is clunky and a bit dated in the Resurrected version. Also you don't want to burn out on another isometric RPG right before release.
Beta is nice a couple of weeks beforehand to keep the hype going. Will be interesting to see how enjoyable it is with realistic drop rates and the balance changes.
Not sure how optimistic I am about the endgame, but I plan to do the first playthrough and do as much content as possible, unless the side quests start becoming too mundane. Probably make other characters as well for fun and skip the campaign with those. I do like how differently the classes play.
Mephisto40
Member
No you dont
Antwix
Member
To get the mount accessory? Yes, you do. That's a server slam exclusive reward. There wasn't any Ashava reward in the first beta.
amigastar
Member
But you have to beat Ashava at lvl 20 not 19 or anything to get the reward.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
I really want to play some D4 but I can't justify downloading 80GB For something that's only live for 2 days
Just a few more weeks and the games coming out. I can hold!
Just a few more weeks and the games coming out. I can hold!
Beastclaw Raider
Banned
All pc RGB in red ready for this weekend with the new 6800xt beast. Go team red and D4.
Antwix
Member
yeah i finally upgraded to a 1440p 165hz monitor from a 10 year old 1080p60 monitor so i'm hoping my 6700xt can deliver the goods.
HeisenbergFX4
Gold Member
I really want to play some D4 but I can't justify downloading 80GB For something that's only live for 2 days
Just a few more weeks and the games coming out. I can hold!
Easy for me to say though on 3 gig fiber
Mephisto40
Member
Yes there was, you got an exclusive title if you beat Ashava in the previous beta's
Subterranean
Member
Will be giving this a go on the Steam Deck. Anyone else doing the same or did with previous betas that know which Proton version to use?