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New Blizzard teaser Day #6 - THE DAY IS HERE! PREPARE THYSELVES!
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afternoon delight
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My pants will cream x times if it's Diablo 3.
My javazon is tired of cow runs. Need... new.... game....
My javazon is tired of cow runs. Need... new.... game....
Chris Remo
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See, I feel the same way--which is why I much prefer Diablo.Belfast said:
A lot of what makes Diablo good is in WoW, except you have to grind way more, you have to dedicate ridiculous numbers of hours at high levels (and to pre-empt anyone claiming WoW is "easy mode" compared to other MMOs, that makes no difference in this discussion), you don't have nearly the same amount of flexibility in easily trying numerous different characters and builds, and group play is much less adaptable to friends since especially as you gain higher levels you really have to coordinate the makeup of your group rather than just let everyone play whatever class they want to play.
I enjoyed WoW for a while, and still feel it's great in many ways--it remains one of the most consistently visually breathtaking games I've played--but when it comes down to the gameplay, it basically feels to me like a less focused, more padded Diablo. Diablo II is a sharp-as-hell, accessible yet extremely deep game that is very adaptable to available time commitments and online friend grouping, which is how I played it about 85% of the time.
Rentahamster
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Stay awhile and listen!
I want Diablo II sooo bad. Then I can slack on my job just like how I slacked on school many moons ago. Yay Blizzard!
I want Diablo II sooo bad. Then I can slack on my job just like how I slacked on school many moons ago. Yay Blizzard!
KyanMehwulfe
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Not even the music?Belfast said:
Highlight for me has always been the atmosphere just as much as the dungeon-hacking, item whoring gameplay. I'm a big fan of Uelmen's sort of eastern European gothic folk system of music. The gothic setting is always good for late night gaming with the lights out and surround sound on in full.
Vinterbird
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No way in hell this is a new IP then?
Chris Remo
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I'm sure they're always tossing stuff around, but considering Blizzard hasn't introduced a new IP since 1998 - well over half the company's existence - I'd be pretty surprised, especially since all three of their core franchises have remained remarkably relevant to gamers over the course of their lives.Vinterbird said:
Chris Remo
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I always thought Diablo had the most interesting story, especially from a video game perspective. Unlike most video games, Diablo had the really interesting conceit of telling the player's story during the gameplay, while telling essentially a parallel story via the cutscenes. To me, that was really clever, and it avoided the common pitfall of dumping things that happen to the player into non-playable segments.5il3nc3r said:
As far as the fiction itself, none of Blizzard's games are super memorable to me, although StarCraft would probably be the most memorable for me in that respect. Plot aside, the franchises generally have incredibly strong artistic design focus. I think Diablo's is the most focused in that respect, Warcraft's the least, and StarCraft in the middle.
Chris Remo
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God, that initial open chord strum from Diablo... That shit is seared into my mind for all time. It really calls to bear a crystal-clear image of my life circa 1997-1998, both because it's such an iconic sound and because I played that damn game so much.Teknoman said:
Shtay awhile, and lishen.
Houston3000
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Irulan said:This is in the CSS file:
/*.tundra {background:url(_images/04.jpg) no-repeat 0 0} */
It links to this image:
Well, it's under the class "Tundra" and one of Wrath of the Lich King's new zones (one of the first new ones in the expansion) is Borean Tundra. Borean Tundra is home to a race of huge Walrus's that wear fur coats
Kind of looks like a fur coat... maybe. I hope it's Diablo III but if it is than they're definitely making it seem otherwise.
shrapnelmagnet
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If Diablo 3 goes to the new Blizzard-Bright Art Style, I'll be a little disappointed - though not altogether surprised.
I'm sure it'll be an awesome game, regardless... they don't really make bad ones.
I'm sure it'll be an awesome game, regardless... they don't really make bad ones.
echoshifting
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Deep down I know this isn't Diablo 3 but goddam I want it sooooooo badly. 
Why do you do this Blizzard.
PS - I met nearly everyone in my little "gaming group" playing Diablo II. We all put our time into WoW. We are all done with it, we've splintered into other MMOs, consoles and other activities. We look at Wrath and let out a collective "meh." We are so. fucking. ready. for. Diablo 3. As others have said...it is a better experience in many ways, especially for a small, casual core like my group. And I know we aren't alone.
Why do you do this Blizzard.
PS - I met nearly everyone in my little "gaming group" playing Diablo II. We all put our time into WoW. We are all done with it, we've splintered into other MMOs, consoles and other activities. We look at Wrath and let out a collective "meh." We are so. fucking. ready. for. Diablo 3. As others have said...it is a better experience in many ways, especially for a small, casual core like my group. And I know we aren't alone.
TurtleSnatcher
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Looks like almost the next WoW Expansion pack announcement.
Teknoman said:
PCGamer confirmed it isn't going to be Diablo 3 :/
http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/52784
The last patch (released some days ago) allows you to play without the disc being inserted.Danj said:
If you have previuosly done the full installation, all you have to do is to copy the missing ".mpq" files from the main disc to root directory.
For instance, if you've installated Diablo 2 LoD (full installation), all you have to do is to copy the file "d2xmusic.mpq" into the root directory of Diablo 2.
Even if your discs are scratched give it a try! Or ask a friend to lend you the physical media just for the installation+mpq copy/mpq copy.
godhandiscen
There are millions of whiny 5-year olds on Earth, and I AM THEIR KING.
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KyanMehwulfe
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Did a 'Find: release' and didn't see it mentioned yet....
June 29th = Diablo 2 release date. On the 29th, it'll be the 7th day for the splash screen.
Actually, I just remembered.... I had forgot the exact day of the WWI. 28th-29th. Diablo 2 release date was mentioned when we learned that, too.
June 29th = Diablo 2 release date. On the 29th, it'll be the 7th day for the splash screen.
Actually, I just remembered.... I had forgot the exact day of the WWI. 28th-29th. Diablo 2 release date was mentioned when we learned that, too.
devilscallmedad
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The clues are just too hard to ignore, its DIABLO 3. It was very naughty of blizzard to start with the "ice" image because most people would have straight away thought Northrend, this is why i am sure it D3
CrushDance
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Damn you guys. I'm almost in tears here thinking of Diablo3!
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