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ajohnson1 posted a message on Official DIabloFans Logo Contest Submission ThreadPosted in: General Discussion (non-Diablo) -
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froshambo posted a message on Beta-Testers... stop playingPosted in: Diablo III General Discussion
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fludDAstud posted a message on My Beta ThoughtsOkay so I am going to try and write this all down in an orderly fashion. I have well over 40 hours of gameplay as well as watching my girlfriend play(who knows nothing about pc games/diablo).Posted in: Diablo III General Discussion
Gameplay
Combat
To me the combat feels true to the Diablo series, I click all over the place and it feels good. They overhaul on the system was a good thing from what I can tell so far. Having an open skill system is nice and allows me to try out a bunch of new skills without worrying about making a new character but I feel its a little to forgiving. I think if they added a 1 minute cooldown on the skill you just switched out it would stop people from changing things in the middle of a battle and actually think about what they are doing before they change skills.
Overall combat is smooth and extremely fun. Having a mouse like the Razer Naga also helps because i can do all my skills right from the mouse instead of using the keyboard.
Another thing I want to say about the combat is that my girlfriend, who i mentioned above, could pick up the game and play it with only a little help from me all the way to a level 12 demon hunter without dying once. They have made combat easy enough for the casual gamer to understand but deep enough for hardcore gamers to get enjoyment out of it!
Crafting
Crafting is pretty straightforward, you break down items and build up your blacksmith and craft the items you want. The interface is easy to work through and its fun building up your blacksmith. I was very into using the BS until the gold Auction House hit.
Sound
The sound in Diablo 3 is AMAZING. For everyone who is hating on the sound in Diablo 3 just wait until you actually play. Turn down your effects volume to about 30 percent and leave the music and stuff maxed. This allows you to hear every creak and crackle and the music actually comes out more which makes you get immersed more into your game!
If you have a headset I suggest using it! if not I would suggest buying one!
The Game World
Okay so one of my main gripes so far is that most of the beta is planned out, you don't get much randomization unless you are in a dungeon and I am hoping that the outdoor areas end up being super random.
The world is alive, you will notice a lot of little things when you actually play like rats scurrying across a field or a building crumbling as you walk past. They have put the time to make you feel like you are a part of this world and it shows.
The art style, which has had much controversy is actually one of my favorite aspects of this game. The trees and ground feel like a painting and the more cartoony feel I think actually helps the gameplay. If we didnt have this art style classes like the witch doctor wouldnt work because how off the wall he is.
Favorite Characters
Witch Doctor
After playing the beta I am going to have to say that the witch doctor will be my first class i will be doing a full playthrough on. He is just so off the wall that i cant stop playing him.
Monk
I was most suprised by the monk. I love the fact that the monk is all about speed and getting in and out while doing your crazy combos. The combo system works well and mixing and matching your steps 1,2,3 are fun to do.
Demon Hunter
Even with all the complaints I think demon hunter will be my second class to do a full playthrough. I love the style and the skills and it brings me back to playing 2 of my favorite classes from D2, the assassin and amazon.
Wizard
The wizard is a lot of fun. The skills look great and function even better. Its great having a full party of wizards just destroying everything. I like the style of the male wizard better than the female. He is arrogant and I like that in the characters I play.
Barbarian
I actually really enjoyed the barb. He was my least favorite class in D2 but with the new systems they have in place for him he was a joy to play. When you kill something and their body goes flying at your camera its a very satisfying feeling.
Overall
Overall there is no class I didn't enjoy. Some had their perks to my play-style but from everything I have seen so far there will be no wrong choice of a class to play!
The game is a blast and it shows as people continue to do runs to get better gear on their level 13 characters. I cant wait for full release and plan on forking over the money for a collectors edition(if there is one). -
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Jetrall posted a message on Official DIabloFans Logo Contest Submission ThreadI know I am no longer staff here, so my opinion is not super important on these matters. However, I would like to give my unofficial endorsement to these fine submissions...Posted in: General Discussion (non-Diablo)
(Specifically the first one).
I feel like these are the most effective (in order from top to bottom).
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livEvil84 posted a message on Closed Beta Has Begun!My To-do list for todayPosted in: Diablo III General Discussion
Work my arse off at work
Pick up kids from daycare
Do the yard work
Save the Titanic from certain doom.
Wash the cars
Explode some hamsters
Make dinner
Get into D3 Beta
Go figure there is always SOMETHING i cant get done in a day..
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DoctorStrangelove posted a message on Official DIabloFans Logo Contest Submission ThreadHere's my entry. Got some work to do on the font still.Posted in: General Discussion (non-Diablo)
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Updated with new font:
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Daxiongmao87 posted a message on Official DIabloFans Logo Contest Submission ThreadWow a lot of these are very creative! I should have checked out this forum before starting on my work! Lots of inspiration herePosted in: General Discussion (non-Diablo)
This is my first attempt at anything like this, hope you enjoy it. All layers are available:
one more addition, one without the glow effect, in case transparency is needed.
Three others:
Another Idea
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Legremlin posted a message on Official DIabloFans Logo Contest Submission ThreadPosted in: General Discussion (non-Diablo)
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Drakefish posted a message on All Weapons EffectsHere's a simple video showing all the current implemented weapons effects. Enjoy!Posted in: Diablo III General Discussion
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^ What he said.
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Or maybe she had a few too many elixers and wound up with Farnham.
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http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/fake-info-leaks-from-blizzard-irvine
But Flux has been known to post false information as well...
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Because this is how the SC2 beta was displayed earlier last year:
http://prettypls.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/battlenet-starcraft2-beta.jpg
See any similarities?
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2. Marketplace (Auction House) system
3. Resource system (including Demon Hunter's)
4. Boss Encounters
5. Beta start date (HooraH!)
6. Legendary/Set items and their place in D3
7. Achievements/Rewards
8. New PvP modes
9. Player Death mechanic
10. Storage/Mail system?
I think that this press event is going to be huge. I doubt Blizzard would invite all this press to Blizzard to just announce that beta is ALMOST ready for the public, and there are a couple new systems. This event will hold a lot of meaning for Diablo fans. So, this last week and a half is all we have left of silence. They will announce the beta start date. If not, they will in the Conference Call on the 3rd of August.
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