I decided to create this poll so we can see the results and provide a place for some healthy discussion!
I voted that it will be beneficial because it will make it more difficult to hack the game and create bots. It also allows Blizzard to do hotfixes much more easily and make the game a lot easier to manage with everyone in the same place.
I will admit though, my answer is bias because I do have decent internet.
I would love to see your guys answers and input, just please keep it civil.
The poll is private, so if you want to keep your answer to yourself, you have no need to worry.
I don't care, I never played offline anyways. Who buys any of the Diablo games to play offline. I'm mean who buys any Blizzard game to play offline. Even the few times when the internet was down I never thought of playing offline because it was not the same as online play. Plus if this is going to keep all the duping and anything else down I am all for that. People need to stop crying about such minuscule things.
The problem with online play vs offline play is when they are actually different. I loved playing D2 offline until I found out that its different online. I still play solo, but all of the better items require me to go online. I don't like that, but that is because I felt like I was being lied to. At least here I will know that when I play I have to be online, but the play wont change based on the choices I make (aside from followers).
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If that made sense to you, Bravo! I think I even confused myself...
I really don't get the point of all these debates. Nothing is going to change. Everyone was complaining about hacking and bots. Blizzard comes up with an answer to the problem and now people want to bitch about that. I understand you want an offline singleplayer, but I doubt they want people having access to local character files for the sole purpose of hindering hacking.
I cant vote on this poll. I wanted something like: Give us the chance to have offline, there are people that doesnt like dupe and like singleplayer mode or tcp/ip/lan.
I cant vote on this poll. I wanted something like: Give us the chance to have offline, there are people that doesnt like dupe and like singleplayer mode or tcp/ip/lan.
Oh I rest my case.. dammit.
Seriously out of all the arguments this week, this one just seems like a no brainer.
I don't care, I never played offline anyways. Who buys any of the Diablo games to play offline. I'm mean who buys any Blizzard game to play offline. Even the few times when the internet was down I never thought of playing offline because it was not the same as online play. Plus if this is going to keep all the duping and anything else down I am all for that. People need to stop crying about such minuscule things.
I played offline for the entirety of my time playing Diablo 2. I played with my friends through LAN. It is still my favorite game of all time. That being said, I voted that the Online Only decision is beneficial.
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My place really was here. I was too foolish and stubborn to notice. But, what I truly hoped for then was here. Why do I always realize it When I've already lost it.
I don't buy any of the arguements made for "requiring an online connection will benefit the community", so that places me in one of the other camps, for which I have no actual preference.
I cant vote on this poll. I wanted something like: Give us the chance to have offline, there are people that doesnt like dupe and like singleplayer mode or tcp/ip/lan.
Oh I rest my case.. dammit.
Seriously out of all the arguments this week, this one just seems like a no brainer.
Yeah, Im stupid, I KNOW.
I need to rephrase.
I want offline mode to play single mode. Thats all and having the option to connect if I want. I have never used hacks, mods or dups etc. I dont like cheaters, but then again - i dont need to meet them if I play offline, right?
I cant vote on this poll. I wanted something like: Give us the chance to have offline, there are people that doesnt like dupe and like singleplayer mode or tcp/ip/lan.
Oh I rest my case.. dammit.
Seriously out of all the arguments this week, this one just seems like a no brainer.
Yeah, Im stupid, I KNOW.
I need to rephrase.
I want offline mode to play single mode. Thats all and having the option to connect if I want. I have never used hacks, mods or dups etc. I dont like cheaters, but then again - i dont need to meet them if I play offline, right?
No, you may not want or need them, but the logic that Blizzard is using is that if they include all of the files you'd need to play single player offline, it makes it much easier for people to make hacks/bots. They can't really put an 'honor system' in place and hope that everyone just holds up their promise to not bot or dupe.
The debate as to whether or not having online only really WILL prevent hacks and bots is a separate debate.
I cant vote on this poll. I wanted something like: Give us the chance to have offline, there are people that doesnt like dupe and like singleplayer mode or tcp/ip/lan.
Oh I rest my case.. dammit.
Seriously out of all the arguments this week, this one just seems like a no brainer.
Yeah, Im stupid, I KNOW.
I need to rephrase.
I want offline mode to play single mode. Thats all and having the option to connect if I want. I have never used hacks, mods or dups etc. I dont like cheaters, but then again - i dont need to meet them if I play offline, right?
No, you may not want or need them, but the logic that Blizzard is using is that if they include all of the files you'd need to play single player offline, it makes it much easier for people to make hacks/bots. They can't really put an 'honor system' in place and hope that everyone just holds up their promise to not bot or dupe.
The debate as to whether or not having online only really WILL prevent hacks and bots is a separate debate.
I see the logic but i disagree with the terms. I know Im "honorable".. or whatever it is called these days.
To those who still don't get it. Even if you like playing off-line & solo mode, the Diablo III game wont change for you.
Just like Jay Wilson said, basing from the problems that they have seen with the Diablo II community & all the other Blizzard games, and to prevent these issues from being an issue on what they concluded as an enjoyable casual new type of game, they designed Diablo III to run on and only on a Client-And-Server based structure.
This has nothing to do with you thinking you're honorable & that you'll keep your word... you're just one of the MILLIONS of users who will be playing the game. So in general, for Blizzard to be able to protect the game & the community of honest players from those cheats, dishonorable & dishonest people who would do anything to hack the system, they implemented security procedures & protocols that would be able to prevent such issues, and the bottom line is, YOU HAVE TO BE CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET TO BE ABLE TO PLAY THE GAME ON BATTLE.NET, MAY YOU BE PLAYING SINGLE PLAYER OR CO-OP PLAY.
Now, if you're really one of those hard headed people with thick skulls that cannot accept the fact, then you have the choice & all the rights of not buying Diablo III & not playing it on-line.
So, for the naysayers out there, it's time to man up and start thinking on how you will be able to get that good internet connection, to be able to enjoy playing the game, may you be a soloist or in co-op mode.
Time to start checking for Starbucks or coffee shops near your place that offers free Wi-Fi connection or see your local library for posibilities. So that when the hardware compatibility issue comes up (with Diablo running on a new 3D engine & all for lusher graphics), you'll only have one other problem to worry about.
If you're using a desktop, then question will be, is how will you be able to acquire an internet connection:
1st. Pay your local internet & cable service provider for a new subscription.
2nd. Or you can purchase a LAN card & connect to your neighbors unsecured network.
3rd. Or you could bring your stuff & then go to a friends house, do a sleep over as long as he would let you & play with him co-op for hours day in, day out.
Whatever your solution will be, better get movin' while there's still lots of time before the game's release.
I cant vote on this poll. I wanted something like: Give us the chance to have offline, there are people that doesnt like dupe and like singleplayer mode or tcp/ip/lan.
Oh I rest my case.. dammit.
Seriously out of all the arguments this week, this one just seems like a no brainer.
Yeah, Im stupid, I KNOW.
I need to rephrase.
I want offline mode to play single mode. Thats all and having the option to connect if I want. I have never used hacks, mods or dups etc. I dont like cheaters, but then again - i dont need to meet them if I play offline, right?
No, you may not want or need them, but the logic that Blizzard is using is that if they include all of the files you'd need to play single player offline, it makes it much easier for people to make hacks/bots. They can't really put an 'honor system' in place and hope that everyone just holds up their promise to not bot or dupe.
The debate as to whether or not having online only really WILL prevent hacks and bots is a separate debate.
I see the logic but i disagree with the terms. I know Im "honorable".. or whatever it is called these days.
Previous poster reiterated what I said. If Blizzard gave us access to the character files it would be easier for people to crack. And even if you say you are "honorable," game hackers aren't.
I cant vote on this poll. I wanted something like: Give us the chance to have offline, there are people that doesnt like dupe and like singleplayer mode or tcp/ip/lan.
Oh I rest my case.. dammit.
Seriously out of all the arguments this week, this one just seems like a no brainer.
Yeah, Im stupid, I KNOW.
I need to rephrase.
I want offline mode to play single mode. Thats all and having the option to connect if I want. I have never used hacks, mods or dups etc. I dont like cheaters, but then again - i dont need to meet them if I play offline, right?
No, you may not want or need them, but the logic that Blizzard is using is that if they include all of the files you'd need to play single player offline, it makes it much easier for people to make hacks/bots. They can't really put an 'honor system' in place and hope that everyone just holds up their promise to not bot or dupe.
The debate as to whether or not having online only really WILL prevent hacks and bots is a separate debate.
I see the logic but i disagree with the terms. I know Im "honorable".. or whatever it is called these days.
Previous poster reiterated what I said. If Blizzard gave us access to the character files it would be easier for people to crack. And even if you say you are "honorable," game hackers aren't.
I know... Sad however there is no easy fix. Why not have them online, then let us get into the game, load whole game and then be OFFLINE until i finish the game.. In that way I could at least play it ONCE when im traveling!
edit: them > then
edit 2: finished the game = until I shut the game of on my computer, after some hours.
I cant vote on this poll. I wanted something like: Give us the chance to have offline, there are people that doesnt like dupe and like singleplayer mode or tcp/ip/lan.
Oh I rest my case.. dammit.
Seriously out of all the arguments this week, this one just seems like a no brainer.
Yeah, Im stupid, I KNOW.
I need to rephrase.
I want offline mode to play single mode. Thats all and having the option to connect if I want. I have never used hacks, mods or dups etc. I dont like cheaters, but then again - i dont need to meet them if I play offline, right?
No, you may not want or need them, but the logic that Blizzard is using is that if they include all of the files you'd need to play single player offline, it makes it much easier for people to make hacks/bots. They can't really put an 'honor system' in place and hope that everyone just holds up their promise to not bot or dupe.
The debate as to whether or not having online only really WILL prevent hacks and bots is a separate debate.
I see the logic but i disagree with the terms. I know Im "honorable".. or whatever it is called these days.
Previous poster reiterated what I said. If Blizzard gave us access to the character files it would be easier for people to crack. And even if you say you are "honorable," game hackers aren't.
I know... Sad however there is no easy fix. Why not have them online, then let us get into the game, load whole game and then be OFFLINE until i finish the game.. In that way I could at least play it ONCE when im traveling!
edit: them > then
That would give you access to the files. Again, Same problem.
I voted that it will be beneficial because it will make it more difficult to hack the game and create bots. It also allows Blizzard to do hotfixes much more easily and make the game a lot easier to manage with everyone in the same place.
I will admit though, my answer is bias because I do have decent internet.
I would love to see your guys answers and input, just please keep it civil.
The poll is private, so if you want to keep your answer to yourself, you have no need to worry.
Oh I rest my case.. dammit.
:: Enkeria [Twitter / Twitch / Website / Tattoos]
I played offline for the entirety of my time playing Diablo 2. I played with my friends through LAN. It is still my favorite game of all time. That being said, I voted that the Online Only decision is beneficial.
Yeah, Im stupid, I KNOW.
I need to rephrase.
I want offline mode to play single mode. Thats all and having the option to connect if I want. I have never used hacks, mods or dups etc. I dont like cheaters, but then again - i dont need to meet them if I play offline, right?
:: Enkeria [Twitter / Twitch / Website / Tattoos]
No, you may not want or need them, but the logic that Blizzard is using is that if they include all of the files you'd need to play single player offline, it makes it much easier for people to make hacks/bots. They can't really put an 'honor system' in place and hope that everyone just holds up their promise to not bot or dupe.
The debate as to whether or not having online only really WILL prevent hacks and bots is a separate debate.
I see the logic but i disagree with the terms. I know Im "honorable".. or whatever it is called these days.
:: Enkeria [Twitter / Twitch / Website / Tattoos]
Just like Jay Wilson said, basing from the problems that they have seen with the Diablo II community & all the other Blizzard games, and to prevent these issues from being an issue on what they concluded as an enjoyable casual new type of game, they designed Diablo III to run on and only on a Client-And-Server based structure.
This has nothing to do with you thinking you're honorable & that you'll keep your word... you're just one of the MILLIONS of users who will be playing the game. So in general, for Blizzard to be able to protect the game & the community of honest players from those cheats, dishonorable & dishonest people who would do anything to hack the system, they implemented security procedures & protocols that would be able to prevent such issues, and the bottom line is, YOU HAVE TO BE CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET TO BE ABLE TO PLAY THE GAME ON BATTLE.NET, MAY YOU BE PLAYING SINGLE PLAYER OR CO-OP PLAY.
Now, if you're really one of those hard headed people with thick skulls that cannot accept the fact, then you have the choice & all the rights of not buying Diablo III & not playing it on-line.
So, for the naysayers out there, it's time to man up and start thinking on how you will be able to get that good internet connection, to be able to enjoy playing the game, may you be a soloist or in co-op mode.
Time to start checking for Starbucks or coffee shops near your place that offers free Wi-Fi connection or see your local library for posibilities. So that when the hardware compatibility issue comes up (with Diablo running on a new 3D engine & all for lusher graphics), you'll only have one other problem to worry about.
If you're using a desktop, then question will be, is how will you be able to acquire an internet connection:
1st. Pay your local internet & cable service provider for a new subscription.
2nd. Or you can purchase a LAN card & connect to your neighbors unsecured network.
3rd. Or you could bring your stuff & then go to a friends house, do a sleep over as long as he would let you & play with him co-op for hours day in, day out.
Whatever your solution will be, better get movin' while there's still lots of time before the game's release.
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Previous poster reiterated what I said. If Blizzard gave us access to the character files it would be easier for people to crack. And even if you say you are "honorable," game hackers aren't.
I know... Sad however there is no easy fix. Why not have them online, then let us get into the game, load whole game and then be OFFLINE until i finish the game.. In that way I could at least play it ONCE when im traveling!
edit: them > then
edit 2: finished the game = until I shut the game of on my computer, after some hours.
:: Enkeria [Twitter / Twitch / Website / Tattoos]
That would give you access to the files. Again, Same problem.
:: Enkeria [Twitter / Twitch / Website / Tattoos]
I'm not saying I like the fact of always being online, but everyone asked them to stop hacking and they are doing just that.