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A Note About BlizzCon

Blizzard posted a quick update about the potential for BlizzCon this year with regards to the global situation, and have come to the conclusion that it's too early to make a call one way or another. This does indicate their desire to do BlizzCon this year, but we may need to wait several months before we hear any more news.

Originally Posted by Blizzard Entertainment (Official Post)

 

Hello Blizzard community,

 

A gaming convention is probably the last thing on most people’s minds right now, and that goes for many of us at Blizzard too. As events around the world announce cancellations, postponements, or shifts to an online format in response to COVID-19, we’re seeing questions about our plans for this year’s BlizzCon and we want to provide a quick update.

 

We love BlizzCon, and we know many of you share that feeling and look forward to it as an opportunity to get away for a while, meet up with friends, and have a good time. As so many of us have been isolated for multiple weeks now, surrounded and in some cases directly impacted by the ongoing pandemic-related challenges around the world, we’re looking forward to the time when we can see one another again in person and have something to celebrate together.

 

While we’re all hopeful things will look better later in the year, the bottom line is that at this point it’s too early to know whether BlizzCon 2020 will be feasible. The health of our community, employees, and everyone who helps with the show is our top consideration. It might be a few months before we know for certain if or how we’ll proceed, but as soon as we have a meaningful update, we’ll share it.

 

We do want to mention that prior to the recent events we had been actively working to finalize our plans and in fact are still doing so, despite the workplace changes we’ve now made at Blizzard. That includes considering a range of scenarios and possibilities, not just in terms of the show, but also regarding what the experience would be for you. We know BlizzCon also involves preparation on your part, so we’ll do our best to provide as much clarity as we can, as quickly as we can.

 

In the meantime, please be good to one another, stay well, and know that we’re holding everyone impacted by COVID-19 in our thoughts.

 

Saralyn Smith
Fury Warrior, Executive Producer of BlizzCon

  Brandy Camel Leaves Blizzard Entertainment

Season 20 Meta-Watch: Solo Witch Doctor

Witch Doctors were in desperate need of something new going into Season 20. With many of the main Witch Doctor players switching to different classes for the previous couple seasons, there was a tangible excitement in the air when the Mundunugu's set was revealed. Now that we are several weeks into Season 20, taking a quick glance at the solo Witch Doctor leaderboard in each region will make it clear that the Mundunugu's set has lived up to the hype, and is the overwhelmingly dominate build for the majority of Witch Doctors this season.

The build utilizes the Ring of Royal Grandeur to run the full six piece set bonus of Mundunugu's while also using the three piece set bonus from Captain Crimson's. The damage potential of this solo build is huge, and we will see just how strong it can be when we look at the group meta later this season. There are very few variations of this Mundunugu's build, with most of the variation being present in whether you choose to wear Captain Crimson's pants or boots. This build also does not make use of the seasonal theme for Season 20, meaning that there will be very little power loss once Season 20 is over.

Brandy Camel Leaves Blizzard Entertainment

Community Manager Brandy Camel, aka Nevalistis, is leaving Blizzard Entertainment. She explains in her post and on Twitter that this move is not for any ill reason, and she will in fact be joining Wizards of the Coast to be the new Community Manager for Dungeons & Dragons! Brandy has always been a beacon of light to our community, and she will be dearly missed; however, we know that she is undoubtedly the perfect person for the job! From all of us at DiabloFans, we wish Brandy the best of luck with this amazing new opportunity!

Originally Posted by Nevalistis (Official Post)

This is, undoubtedly, one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to write. Not gonna lie, it took me a few tries.

 

March 27, 2020 will be my final day as Diablo Community Manager, and at Blizzard Entertainment. I’m not leaving for any ill reasons; my team here has always been understanding and kind, every developer I’ve had the honor of interacting with has been delightfully passionate, and the decision to leave was ultimately mine alone. I have an opportunity to explore a new and very different adventure, and if you’re curious about that, I’ll share more about it on my personal channels. Sometimes, opportunity presents itself and you just gotta roll the dice.

 

What I want to focus on is expressing my gratitude to this community. For welcoming me when I stumbled in at the announcement of Reaper of Souls. For making me feel at home as I was trembling on livestream, fighting stage fright while introducing the expansion to the world. For all the smiles, high-fives, hugs, and selfies at conventions (especially BlizzCon). For the absolute conviction and passion for Sanctuary that I see in every player’s post, whether it’s excitement over the latest Season or constructive criticism for your favorite class. Regardless of highs and lows, this is one of the best communities out there, and the heart of it is warm, caring, and filled with people who just want more Diablo.

 

Thank you for permitting me to be a part of your community. Thank you for reading my weird blogs and tolerating my terrible puns and memes. And thank you for staying awhile to listen. I’ve had an incredible opportunity learn and grow as person that I’ll carry with me the rest of my life, and I can’t wait to delve the depths of the Burning Hells and face down the mother of Sanctuary alongside the rest of you.

 

Lastly, rest assured that the Diablo community will be left in good hands. I’ve spent a fair amount of my final weeks here preparing to pass the torch to those who will follow in my footsteps and working with the team here to ensure the transition is as smooth as possible. You won’t be left unheard or unacknowledged, but please be understanding while the next folks get settled in. We’re all here to battle the demons of Hell together, after all!

 

I’ll see you in Sanctuary, adventurers.

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