I think the contests are good ideas. To reply to everything you said.
1. The facebook/Twitter contest most likely is a contract made between Blizz/Diablo Fans and the website for advertizement. This helps all companies. That is what I believe and if a person wants to spam their FB and twitter then so be it. I think its a good idea it give ever person a chance in many different ways to recieve the game they love and want to play. I dont see how that would cause hate between players.
2. The posts contest I believe yes people want to get the game so they spam the forums but Blizz/DiabloFans have set guidlines so obviously they are looking for posts in particular that is logical and structured and makes sense. Like me, I want the game but it's not the end of the world if I dont recieve it at least on the BETA. I'll post my opinions and whatever happens, happens. I dont see how that will cause hate between new and old players. Everyone gets a fair chance. It also seems to introduce the new players into the forum world and get them used to all the aspects the company offers if they have no already done so.
3. As for the build contest... I believe Blizz is smart enough to choose which build seems useless or not. Therefore why should there be any hate between members if Blizz has decided whos build seems to have the more time put into it. If someone gets lucky over a random build that doesnt make sense then thats everyone one elses reactions seem to only respond in a hateful way. Instead, you should ask that person to explain why they chose that build. If anything maybe that's what Blizz would do to...Explain why they decided to pick this persons build. I believe blizz/DiabloFans will see these posts and make the effort to avoid the conflict.
As for your ideas...It doesnt seem half bad. However, if I was to state my opinion by questioning how many old members there are? 100 keys only to those people? I think that would cause more conflict than anything. The rest of the members wouldnt have a chance anymore. And It doesnt seem to be fun anymore. The "spam" thing is like a race and we are lucky I believe to have the chance for so many keys and so many choices how to and chances to winning the keys. Making an effort to recieve the game is so much worthwhile and satisfying in my opinion than a random draw from only a select group or specific groups of people.
I've always wanted to know as to why theres always a system requirement?
I feel there should be an equal running on all computer systems. And if say you have a dinosaur then you should have a waiver signed in case something was to happen. I guess, you could avoid that by setting bundaries on the type of systems that the beta requires butt it seems a bit biased to me. That you have to have a high tech Computer to test out the game. Not trolling or anything just wanting to know more about this. I have a good computer myself so this doesnt really apply to me. But I'm just curious as to why? Is it because It would require more work and the effects and graphics of the game would be ruined?
I feel some people having the game to play would make them happy if a certain computer is all they had.
As far as I can tell... When I compare WoW to D3 characters. It almost has a mix of WoW characters with a little twist to them. I feel It will be great to see how these characters are played out! Everyone is excited about this game and wanted to have input into the game because thats what the game is based upon. What we the gamers want
Overall, I am pretty new to the Diablo world but looking into it wanting to play when It comes out. When It comes to other Blizz games. I love the abilities of a Rogue. Which I believe some characters in D3 already have those. I Look forward to all the characters of the game!
But if I had to make up a choice for a new expansion character...It would be maybe take all the characters from D3 and take bits and pieces of the spells they have in each that work well together to create a character and maybe call it a Survivor or something like that. I used the word survivor bc it would be like the character would do anything in his or her power to gain the power and spells of the Diablo world to survive and compete. It'll give you maybe an intake on some of all the characters abilities.
Maybe it seems a bit far-fetched but that would be pretty cool, something like that.
I saw there couldnt be any more posts on the original discussion and I really wanted to add my overall opinion of what I saw the discussion was about. I ran across #2 with the same issue how they couldnt add any more to it but I couldnt figure out how to reply to that one so I just started a 3rd one. I'm sorry for the Inconviance.
Ive been reading through the comments and It seems everyone wants "Hardcore" right off the bat. Well, what about the new players? I feel to throw in hardcore right off bat would turn away the new players and not give them the time to experience the storyline as the blue posts stated in one forum. I completely agree with that. And no not sucking up. It seems some people would point out that someone isnt a true Diablo fan if they havnt played it since the beginning. I feel that It should be set as like on WoW there is PVP, RP, and normal servers. Maybe it would help everyone find that common ground and make every type of players happy but making a Hardcore server and a Beginning server. Or something along those lines. Or have a setting to where you can change it after you finish the story line.
I, myself will be new to the Diablo world and would probably get too frustrated with the hardcore right off bat since I wont know what I'm doing much.
I honestly feel that Blizz shouldnt be biased between the new players and the hardcore players. With that said, not saying that they are. I feel they are being quite fair with it.
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1. The facebook/Twitter contest most likely is a contract made between Blizz/Diablo Fans and the website for advertizement. This helps all companies. That is what I believe and if a person wants to spam their FB and twitter then so be it. I think its a good idea it give ever person a chance in many different ways to recieve the game they love and want to play. I dont see how that would cause hate between players.
2. The posts contest I believe yes people want to get the game so they spam the forums but Blizz/DiabloFans have set guidlines so obviously they are looking for posts in particular that is logical and structured and makes sense. Like me, I want the game but it's not the end of the world if I dont recieve it at least on the BETA. I'll post my opinions and whatever happens, happens. I dont see how that will cause hate between new and old players. Everyone gets a fair chance. It also seems to introduce the new players into the forum world and get them used to all the aspects the company offers if they have no already done so.
3. As for the build contest... I believe Blizz is smart enough to choose which build seems useless or not. Therefore why should there be any hate between members if Blizz has decided whos build seems to have the more time put into it. If someone gets lucky over a random build that doesnt make sense then thats everyone one elses reactions seem to only respond in a hateful way. Instead, you should ask that person to explain why they chose that build. If anything maybe that's what Blizz would do to...Explain why they decided to pick this persons build. I believe blizz/DiabloFans will see these posts and make the effort to avoid the conflict.
As for your ideas...It doesnt seem half bad. However, if I was to state my opinion by questioning how many old members there are? 100 keys only to those people? I think that would cause more conflict than anything. The rest of the members wouldnt have a chance anymore. And It doesnt seem to be fun anymore. The "spam" thing is like a race and we are lucky I believe to have the chance for so many keys and so many choices how to and chances to winning the keys.
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I feel there should be an equal running on all computer systems. And if say you have a dinosaur then you should have a waiver signed in case something was to happen. I guess, you could avoid that by setting bundaries on the type of systems that the beta requires butt it seems a bit biased to me. That you have to have a high tech Computer to test out the game. Not trolling or anything just wanting to know more about this. I have a good computer myself so this doesnt really apply to me. But I'm just curious as to why? Is it because It would require more work and the effects and graphics of the game would be ruined?
I feel some people having the game to play would make them happy if a certain computer is all they had.
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Overall, I am pretty new to the Diablo world but looking into it wanting to play when It comes out. When It comes to other Blizz games. I love the abilities of a Rogue. Which I believe some characters in D3 already have those. I Look forward to all the characters of the game!
But if I had to make up a choice for a new expansion character...It would be maybe take all the characters from D3 and take bits and pieces of the spells they have in each that work well together to create a character and maybe call it a Survivor or something like that. I used the word survivor bc it would be like the character would do anything in his or her power to gain the power and spells of the Diablo world to survive and compete. It'll give you maybe an intake on some of all the characters abilities.
Maybe it seems a bit far-fetched but that would be pretty cool, something like that.
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This is the original Thread:
http://us.battle.net...age=26#new-post
And this is my response to all:
Ive been reading through the comments and It seems everyone wants "Hardcore" right off the bat. Well, what about the new players? I feel to throw in hardcore right off bat would turn away the new players and not give them the time to experience the storyline as the blue posts stated in one forum. I completely agree with that. And no not sucking up. It seems some people would point out that someone isnt a true Diablo fan if they havnt played it since the beginning. I feel that It should be set as like on WoW there is PVP, RP, and normal servers. Maybe it would help everyone find that common ground and make every type of players happy but making a Hardcore server and a Beginning server. Or something along those lines. Or have a setting to where you can change it after you finish the story line.
I, myself will be new to the Diablo world and would probably get too frustrated with the hardcore right off bat since I wont know what I'm doing much.
I honestly feel that Blizz shouldnt be biased between the new players and the hardcore players. With that said, not saying that they are. I feel they are being quite fair with it.