As someone who played Titan Quest for 2 years (D2 - 3 years, D1 - 2 years), I am reminded of the way I still find the Tigerman weapon, the sabertooth - weird, because it's obviously a katana and TQ never involved Japan.
Personally I don't think the Samurai fits the Diablo universe. Diablo is indeed too European in culture, compared to Titan Quest. Even though Europe had trade links with the east, I don't recall it had much contact with Japan.
If an oriental influence is desired, I think a class from the Arabian cultures would make more sense.
I think this is a great idea, an improved version of sockets. Although, being the gear-collecting game that Diablo would tend to be, one might not want to get stuck to the same item too long!
Also, the weapon mustn't become over-powered. Demon-possessed? Then it might not be a weapon that is always obedient to you. It might come with certain curses or negative attributes as it becomes more powerful.
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Personally I don't think the Samurai fits the Diablo universe. Diablo is indeed too European in culture, compared to Titan Quest. Even though Europe had trade links with the east, I don't recall it had much contact with Japan.
If an oriental influence is desired, I think a class from the Arabian cultures would make more sense.
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Also, the weapon mustn't become over-powered. Demon-possessed? Then it might not be a weapon that is always obedient to you. It might come with certain curses or negative attributes as it becomes more powerful.