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Alcoremortis · 05/14/2012, 06:40 pm

While the mechanics are different (was slightly saddened by that) the game is still incredibly addictive. I mean, I replayed the beta over and over again. Even though I absolutely adore Diablo II, I'm interested to see what III has to offer later down the road.

And I probably won't be affected at all by the online DRM thing (though I hope they release a patch to allow offline single player stuff) because I generally only played multiplayer with Diablo II anyways.

The one thing I'm rather worried about is synergy skills. One of my favorite things to do in Diablo II was work out parties that would have a good mix of "self-help" skills to make them nicely overpowered. Like I loved having a paladin/necromancer team in Diablo II, since the paladin could buff up all the necromancer's minions, and then the necromancer could use a life tap curse to constantly heal the paladin. I didn't really see anything like that in D3. But then again, I only unlocked the first three skill types for each character, so maybe that stuff shows up later on.

I guess long story short, I'll probably be happy provided the new way of character building allows for enough strategy. And yeah, I agree with der ketzer that Starcraft 2 was somewhat disappointing, at least for someone like me who likes to play RTS games in single player. Campaign was WAY too easy for that game.

der_ketzer · 05/14/2012, 09:07 pm

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Originally Posted by Alcoremortis

(though I hope they release a patch to allow offline single player stuff)

They will not because of the real money auction house. They have to make sure you are not cheating.

der_ketzer · 05/14/2012, 09:59 pm

This is what happened at the EU server launch:

Needless to say the servers were down. No chance to play the game.

And this is the result of that on Amazon:

Alcoremortis · 05/14/2012, 10:49 pm

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Originally Posted by der_ketzer

They will not because of the real money auction house. They have to make sure you are not cheating.

Yeah, but with the single player you wouldn't even be able to trade, right?

Of course, it doesn't really matter, because I'll probably be playing exclusively multiplayer, myself. That's the only way to get to the highest difficulty.

**puzzlebox** · 05/15/2012, 04:12 am

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Originally Posted by der_ketzer

And this is the result of that on Amazon:

Haha. Good to see the gaming community is as measured in their responses as always.

der_ketzer · 05/15/2012, 06:32 am

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Originally Posted by ted12

Never played any of 'em. I think I might just buy 2 and be done with it.

That's a good idea. Get D2 + LOD and a high res patch.

Johro · 05/15/2012, 07:02 am

D2 sounds like the option for myself as well. Becoming interested, but I hate this online only BS.

der_ketzer · 05/15/2012, 09:23 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nB6v8sImFh0

The Gentleman · 05/15/2012, 09:42 am

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Originally Posted by der_ketzer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nB6v8sImFh0

Hehe.

I sent you that video.

Kenneloth · 05/15/2012, 09:49 am

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Originally Posted by The Gentleman

Hehe.

I sent you that video.

Epic! =D Sad to have no friends.

der_ketzer · 05/15/2012, 09:50 am

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Originally Posted by Kenneloth

Epic! =D Sad to have no friends.

*single tear*

Diablo 3 is on it's way to me. Only 1-2 more days.

TomPravetz · 05/15/2012, 10:23 am

Having never played any Diablo's, I had very little interest. A few hours before release, a friend talked me into it, so I "preordered" the game. Damn, it's pretty fun.

NukemDukem · 05/15/2012, 10:52 am

Hey Guys,

I am doing a D3 walkthrough with the beautiful Kristina, my co-caster and were doing GIVEAWAYS
Diablo 3 CE
Blizzcon pet loot card (Murkablo/SC2 Panda portrait)
Blizzcon Deathling Figure
Jim Raynor Action Figure
Blizzcon Exclusive artwork
D3 Posters
D3 T-shirts
D3 Authenticator
and much more.
Giveaway video/unboxing/Midnight launch video/Jay Wilson & Bashiok Shoutout!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpyaM-la2mA

D3 female Co-Cast Walkthrough (coming soon)

der_ketzer · 05/15/2012, 12:12 pm

Update on the reviews in Germany.

WarpSpeed · 05/15/2012, 04:51 pm

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Originally Posted by Kenneloth

Epic! =D Sad to have no friends.

Though would be convenient if you could add new friends using the button below.

der_ketzer · 05/15/2012, 09:52 pm

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Originally Posted by WarpSpeed

Though would be convenient if you could add new friends using the button below.

You cannot add friends if you have no friends. Isn't that just logical?

*Vainamoinen* · 05/15/2012, 11:44 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by der_ketzer

Update on the reviews in Germany.

I love the results for Mass Effect 3 and Diablo 3 on German Amazon. These guys [mostly] know how to conjure up a shitstorm in the right direction.

RetroVortex · 05/15/2012, 11:54 pm

Bwahaha!
I just knew this was going to happen!

Glad I cancelled my pre-order when I did! XD

*Vainamoinen* · 05/16/2012, 10:54 am

Hell yeah. We're ruling this debate obviously.

Although I do like the "similar statement" function on amazon.com. But they just have a meager 393 one-star reviews at the time.

der_ketzer · 05/16/2012, 10:56 am

They are a few hours behind. Give them some time to do the right thing.

05/14/2012, 06:40 pm	#21
Alcoremortis Lonely Ruffian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ankh-Morpork PD Status: Killjoy Extraordinaire Actual Posts: Lots! Posts: 4,219	While the mechanics are different (was slightly saddened by that) the game is still incredibly addictive. I mean, I replayed the beta over and over again. Even though I absolutely adore Diablo II, I'm interested to see what III has to offer later down the road. And I probably won't be affected at all by the online DRM thing (though I hope they release a patch to allow offline single player stuff) because I generally only played multiplayer with Diablo II anyways. The one thing I'm rather worried about is synergy skills. One of my favorite things to do in Diablo II was work out parties that would have a good mix of "self-help" skills to make them nicely overpowered. Like I loved having a paladin/necromancer team in Diablo II, since the paladin could buff up all the necromancer's minions, and then the necromancer could use a life tap curse to constantly heal the paladin. I didn't really see anything like that in D3. But then again, I only unlocked the first three skill types for each character, so maybe that stuff shows up later on. I guess long story short, I'll probably be happy provided the new way of character building allows for enough strategy. And yeah, I agree with der ketzer that Starcraft 2 was somewhat disappointing, at least for someone like me who likes to play RTS games in single player. Campaign was WAY too easy for that game. __________________ ETERNAL QUEEN OF HALLOWEEN STATUS CONFERRED. ~ Comrade Pants How can we be sure that Alcoremortis isn't just Comrade Pants trollplaying as a girl? ~ GuruGuru214 You're a shiny bright star; floating amongst a million slimy slugs in a sea of sludge. You transcend the pre-conceived and supposed limits of the human race, to emerge from the pit of pitiful maggots as a beautiful, majestic butterfly. ~ Davies The suspence of what's gonna come after death is killing me! ~ Jon NA Are you a secret Plaster Princess or something? ~ Secret Fawful

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