So we don't know when release will be yet. Are they currently still working on pvp or they set it aside to finish getting everything else set for release.
Do they have an idea on how long after release until the pvp will be ready
I'm guessing a few months after release, I'm glad they are taking the time to do it right, i just hope they keep it casual as planned and don't turn it into another eSport.
Actually, Blizzard outright stated they WON'T be balancing the game as an e-sport. Its not due to RMAH or anything like that. Its due to the fact that they don't want the game revolving around PvP. They want to make a PvE focused game.
Well I did say I dont expect an esport level of tuning, but I can almost guarantee that somewhere in the future they will do some balancing, add more PvP modes or make a visible ladder etc. There is a huge portion of D3 playerbase that will want more of PvP and Blizzard has a good (and bad) habit of listening to their community if the demand is there. Taking nothing away from PvM here, really looking foward to farm items and unveiling the story.
See, Blizzard has known the entire time that people wanted e-sport level PvP out of Diablo 3...yet they went and announced right away that it was not happening. They specifically pointed out that they will not be adding features to further Diablo 3 as an e-sport. So, I don't think we'll see a lot of PvP focus at all. I do think we could see more PvP modes potentially, but more as additional mini-games for people to do when they aren't playing through the story. PvP in Diablo 3 is casual only, as stated by Blizzard, and those that don't want to play if it doesn't have competitive PvP should look into other games.
Actually, Blizzard outright stated they WON'T be balancing the game as an e-sport. Its not due to RMAH or anything like that. Its due to the fact that they don't want the game revolving around PvP. They want to make a PvE focused game.
Well I did say I dont expect an esport level of tuning, but I can almost guarantee that somewhere in the future they will do some balancing, add more PvP modes or make a visible ladder etc. There is a huge portion of D3 playerbase that will want more of PvP and Blizzard has a good (and bad) habit of listening to their community if the demand is there. Taking nothing away from PvM here, really looking foward to farm items and unveiling the story.
See, Blizzard has known the entire time that people wanted e-sport level PvP out of Diablo 3...yet they went and announced right away that it was not happening. They specifically pointed out that they will not be adding features to further Diablo 3 as an e-sport. So, I don't think we'll see a lot of PvP focus at all. I do think we could see more PvP modes potentially, but more as additional mini-games for people to do when they aren't playing through the story. PvP in Diablo 3 is casual only, as stated by Blizzard, and those that don't want to play if it doesn't have competitive PvP should look into other games.
Good thing Blizzard made Starcraft 1 to be an esport and the community had nothing to do with it. Good thing Capcom did the same thing with Street Fighter. Good thing Namco did the same thing with Tekken. Good thing every esport game or PvP competetive game was originally designed and created for that sole purpose.....oh wait....none of them were....shit your nut huggery has blinded you....darn.
Bottom line, community and money decide the outcome of the game, not the developer. I don't care how much you want to try and deny that, cause it goes against what your boyfriend Jay believes in but apparently you are new to games and communities.
Again, we don't want esports, we just want our options we had before to create our own rules and standards. Not have it half assed by some douchebags who have no idea what they are doing.
Good thing Blizzard made Starcraft 1 to be an esport and the community had nothing to do with it. Good thing Capcom did the same thing with Street Fighter. Good thing Namco did the same thing with Tekken. Good thing every esport game or PvP competetive game was originally designed and created for that sole purpose.....oh wait....none of them were....shit your nut huggery has blinded you....darn.
Bottom line, community and money decide the outcome of the game, not the developer. I don't care how much you want to try and deny that, cause it goes against what your boyfriend Jay believes in but apparently you are new to games and communities.
Again, we don't want esports, we just want our options we had before to create our own rules and standards. Not have it half assed by some douchebags who have no idea what they are doing.
No, the bottom line is that Blizzard has outright stated that features like rankings will not be in the game. I could care less if a eSport community is created for Diablo 3. In fact, I'd probably watch the live commentary as well. However, what I don't want is Blizzard to shift its development completely towards PvP to cater to a minor group of players. I want to see the monthly content updates that they talked about in the past (new quests or random areas). I want multiple expansions. I want more of Diablo, not more of PvP.
The Diablo series has never been about PvP as a focus, and it shouldn't change just because a small amount of their players complain. Its a single player hack and slash RPG that has multiplayer and PvP components (those components being additions). They game's development should not be driven by PvP and the more eSport-based features that are added the more obligation there will be to do so. This is why I don't want these PvP features, not because I hate PvP....because I love the story and gameplay of PvE.
P.S. - Insulting me really makes your point more valid...honest.
Good thing Blizzard made Starcraft 1 to be an esport and the community had nothing to do with it. Good thing Capcom did the same thing with Street Fighter. Good thing Namco did the same thing with Tekken. Good thing every esport game or PvP competetive game was originally designed and created for that sole purpose.....oh wait....none of them were....shit your nut huggery has blinded you....darn.
Bottom line, community and money decide the outcome of the game, not the developer. I don't care how much you want to try and deny that, cause it goes against what your boyfriend Jay believes in but apparently you are new to games and communities.
Again, we don't want esports, we just want our options we had before to create our own rules and standards. Not have it half assed by some douchebags who have no idea what they are doing.
No, the bottom line is that Blizzard has outright stated that features like rankings will not be in the game. I could care less if a eSport community is created for Diablo 3. In fact, I'd probably watch the live commentary as well. However, what I don't want is Blizzard to shift its development completely towards PvP to cater to a minor group of players. I want to see the monthly content updates that they talked about in the past (new quests or random areas). I want multiple expansions. I want more of Diablo, not more of PvP.
The Diablo series has never been about PvP as a focus, and it shouldn't change just because a small amount of their players complain. Its a single player hack and slash RPG that has multiplayer and PvP components (those components being additions). They game's development should not be driven by PvP and the more eSport-based features that are added the more obligation there will be to do so. This is why I don't want these PvP features, not because I hate PvP....because I love the story and gameplay of PvE.
P.S. - Insulting me really makes your point more valid...honest.
I am not saying Diablo should or will be an esport. I was merely making an example of how flawed your theory and concept of Diablo is. If you are to simple minded to think for yourself then I am done wasting my time on you, you can follow like a good little kid what daddy Jay wants you to do in Diablo and drink all that kool-aid.
Blizzard has neglected Diablo for the better half of a decade, you honestly think they will patch in monthly updates and shit? Ha, maybe first few months they will do something minor and maybe once every year or 2 an expansion, but expect their support to fall short of what you wish cause Blizzard simply doesn't give a damn about Diablo.
I am not saying Diablo should or will be an esport. I was merely making an example of how flawed your theory and concept of Diablo is. If you are to simple minded to think for yourself then I am done wasting my time on you, you can follow like a good little kid what daddy Jay wants you to do in Diablo and drink all that kool-aid.
Blizzard has neglected Diablo for the better half of a decade, you honestly think they will patch in monthly updates and shit? Ha, maybe first few months they will do something minor and maybe once every year or 2 an expansion, but expect their support to fall short of what you wish cause Blizzard simply doesn't give a damn about Diablo.
I'm being very open minded. I understand the reasons for you (the PvP crowd) wanting what you want. However, I also understand the reasons behind the choices Blizzard has made in regards to their game and continuity. I also appreciate that they have actually made the decision to stand behind the idea that every multiplayer game does not need to be made into a ultra-competitive environment. They want to cater to the more casual crowd that makes up the bulk of their Diablo players and they are sticking to their guns. That's something I respect.
Since Diablo should have continual income from the RMAH, I do actually expect to see them add regular minor content updates. They will have the income to support it and they've already stated intentions to do so. They might not, but I'm going to keep an open mind and give them a chance.
The PvP crowd seems to be the ones being disrespectful. I haven't been sitting here insulting the PvP crowd, I've been trying to explain why Blizzard made the decisions they did. I am trying to explain why changing those decisions at this point in development is not feasible. I'm trying to explain why changing those decisions in the future would not actually benefit Blizzard. I'm not following anyone blindly...Instead I've actually researched the reasons, determined alternative options and how they'd affect the game, and came to my own conclusions.
If you guys have such a dislike for Blizzard and how Diablo 3 is turning out...DON'T BUY IT. Its like complaining that a FPS isn't a RTS and calling the company bad for it. Diablo 3 isn't a PvP focused game...that's it.
See, Blizzard has known the entire time that people wanted e-sport level PvP out of Diablo 3...yet they went and announced right away that it was not happening. They specifically pointed out that they will not be adding features to further Diablo 3 as an e-sport. So, I don't think we'll see a lot of PvP focus at all. I do think we could see more PvP modes potentially, but more as additional mini-games for people to do when they aren't playing through the story. PvP in Diablo 3 is casual only, as stated by Blizzard, and those that don't want to play if it doesn't have competitive PvP should look into other games.
Bottom line, community and money decide the outcome of the game, not the developer. I don't care how much you want to try and deny that, cause it goes against what your boyfriend Jay believes in but apparently you are new to games and communities.
Again, we don't want esports, we just want our options we had before to create our own rules and standards. Not have it half assed by some douchebags who have no idea what they are doing.
No, the bottom line is that Blizzard has outright stated that features like rankings will not be in the game. I could care less if a eSport community is created for Diablo 3. In fact, I'd probably watch the live commentary as well. However, what I don't want is Blizzard to shift its development completely towards PvP to cater to a minor group of players. I want to see the monthly content updates that they talked about in the past (new quests or random areas). I want multiple expansions. I want more of Diablo, not more of PvP.
The Diablo series has never been about PvP as a focus, and it shouldn't change just because a small amount of their players complain. Its a single player hack and slash RPG that has multiplayer and PvP components (those components being additions). They game's development should not be driven by PvP and the more eSport-based features that are added the more obligation there will be to do so. This is why I don't want these PvP features, not because I hate PvP....because I love the story and gameplay of PvE.
P.S. - Insulting me really makes your point more valid...honest.
Blizzard has neglected Diablo for the better half of a decade, you honestly think they will patch in monthly updates and shit? Ha, maybe first few months they will do something minor and maybe once every year or 2 an expansion, but expect their support to fall short of what you wish cause Blizzard simply doesn't give a damn about Diablo.
I'm being very open minded. I understand the reasons for you (the PvP crowd) wanting what you want. However, I also understand the reasons behind the choices Blizzard has made in regards to their game and continuity. I also appreciate that they have actually made the decision to stand behind the idea that every multiplayer game does not need to be made into a ultra-competitive environment. They want to cater to the more casual crowd that makes up the bulk of their Diablo players and they are sticking to their guns. That's something I respect.
Since Diablo should have continual income from the RMAH, I do actually expect to see them add regular minor content updates. They will have the income to support it and they've already stated intentions to do so. They might not, but I'm going to keep an open mind and give them a chance.
The PvP crowd seems to be the ones being disrespectful. I haven't been sitting here insulting the PvP crowd, I've been trying to explain why Blizzard made the decisions they did. I am trying to explain why changing those decisions at this point in development is not feasible. I'm trying to explain why changing those decisions in the future would not actually benefit Blizzard. I'm not following anyone blindly...Instead I've actually researched the reasons, determined alternative options and how they'd affect the game, and came to my own conclusions.
If you guys have such a dislike for Blizzard and how Diablo 3 is turning out...DON'T BUY IT. Its like complaining that a FPS isn't a RTS and calling the company bad for it. Diablo 3 isn't a PvP focused game...that's it.