THE BORE

General => Video Game Bored => Topic started by: Human Snorenado on May 15, 2016, 01:14:25 PM

Title: You've come a long way, baby: Diablo 3 turns 4
Post by: Human Snorenado on May 15, 2016, 01:14:25 PM: http://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2016/04/20/the-epic-tale-of-how-diablo-3-stopped-being-terrible-has-new-relevance-today/#21d2edce2e78

It's funny, but also true that these days it seems Diablo and arpgs in general are having outsized influence on the design of shooters like Destiny and the Division.

It's also funny how far D3 has come since launch. Such a good game now, even with some flaws (gear dependent rather than skill dependent, etc)

It also looks like Blizzard is planning to skip a 2nd expansion in favor of an entirely new game, which I'm fine with- after RoS launch, we've essentially got an expansion's worth of content in various patches for free- several new areas, Kanai's cube, new sets and items, etc. It will be interesting to see how much attention D3 continues to get if that's the case.

http://www.hngn.com/articles/198995/20160509/diablo-4-blizzard-planning-forgo-diablo-3-expansion-new-title.htm
Title: Re: You've come a long way, baby: Diablo 3 turns 4
Post by: CatsCatsCats on May 15, 2016, 01:39:46 PM: Man I picked up D3:UE for 20 bucks used -- I don't think I've ever gotten better value when purchasing a game
Title: Re: You've come a long way, baby: Diablo 3 turns 4
Post by: Cerveza mas fina on May 15, 2016, 02:13:22 PM: Crappy SP at launch but blizz cam through

So good I got two copies and am installing it now again after the Grim Dawn deception
Title: Re: You've come a long way, baby: Diablo 3 turns 4
Post by: toku on May 15, 2016, 02:32:13 PM: Already got my s6 set and bonus for DH. Thinking about making a monk.
Title: Re: You've come a long way, baby: Diablo 3 turns 4
Post by: toku on May 15, 2016, 03:31:11 PM: Quote from: Dufus on May 15, 2016, 02:53:28 PM
I never played Diablo 3 because I heard what a disaster it was.

Might cop now though.

Demo somewhere?

its a modern blizzard game what do you think nig nog
Title: Re: You've come a long way, baby: Diablo 3 turns 4
Post by: Phoenix Dark on May 15, 2016, 05:02:06 PM: I haven't heard that slur in years :lol
Title: Re: You've come a long way, baby: Diablo 3 turns 4
Post by: Yulwei on May 15, 2016, 05:03:02 PM: Loved the game since day 1. The combat & skill systems + the insane level of polish were so good that I never cared about the flaws.

Can't wait to see how they'll change things up with D4
Title: Re: You've come a long way, baby: Diablo 3 turns 4
Post by: Joe Molotov on May 15, 2016, 05:12:56 PM: Doing SK runs in the demo while waiting for the full version to drop. :lawd
Title: Re: You've come a long way, baby: Diablo 3 turns 4
Post by: Cerveza mas fina on May 15, 2016, 05:19:55 PM: Ive put in over 30 hours in Beta for sure
Title: Re: You've come a long way, baby: Diablo 3 turns 4
Post by: Yulwei on May 15, 2016, 05:31:20 PM: It's kind of ridiculous how I played that short ass beta for longer than some full fledged games :lol

The hype was real
Title: Re: You've come a long way, baby: Diablo 3 turns 4
Post by: Yulwei on May 15, 2016, 06:03:50 PM: Yes there's a "starter" edition that's basically a demo. Make an account over on battle.net
Title: Re: You've come a long way, baby: Diablo 3 turns 4
Post by: Human Snorenado on May 15, 2016, 06:07:07 PM: Please don't, Dufus. I won't be able to handle your shitposting on my favorite game.
Title: Re: You've come a long way, baby: Diablo 3 turns 4
Post by: chronovore on May 15, 2016, 08:27:52 PM: I can't believe it's been 4 years. Holy crap. Time flies!
Title: Re: You've come a long way, baby: Diablo 3 turns 4
Post by: nachobro on May 15, 2016, 10:30:13 PM: Dufus, there is a starter edition of D3
http://us.battle.net/d3/en/blog/6939568/diablo%C2%AE-iii-free-starter-edition-now-available-8-14-2012

It's the only version I've played but it was okay enough. I'm not a fan enough of any Diablo to tell if it is good or not.
Title: Re: You've come a long way, baby: Diablo 3 turns 4
Post by: Fifstar on May 16, 2016, 09:19:13 AM: Do you enjoy anything besides shitposting (and baking chocolate cookies)?
Title: Re: You've come a long way, baby: Diablo 3 turns 4
Post by: Cerveza mas fina on May 16, 2016, 10:03:31 AM: A dedicated Blizzard troll :lol
Title: Re: You've come a long way, baby: Diablo 3 turns 4
Post by: bork on May 16, 2016, 10:25:04 AM: I got the game on PS4 and it bored the shit out of me. I'm sorry. :(
Title: Re: You've come a long way, baby: Diablo 3 turns 4
Post by: Brehvolution on May 16, 2016, 10:37:09 AM: I remember how shitty the drops were in the beginning. Making it past the skeleton king and still never saw a yellow for my character. At one point, I was using a common weapon because it was better than the blue I was using. :lol
Title: Re: You've come a long way, baby: Diablo 3 turns 4
Post by: Human Snorenado on May 16, 2016, 12:13:18 PM: Quote from: funky action on May 16, 2016, 10:25:04 AM
I got the game on PS4 and it bored the shit out of me. I'm sorry. :(

...not enough panty shots???
Title: Re: You've come a long way, baby: Diablo 3 turns 4
Post by: Joe Molotov on May 16, 2016, 04:45:33 PM: Quote from: Brehvolution on May 16, 2016, 10:37:09 AM
I remember how shitty the drops were in the beginning. Making it past the skeleton king and still never saw a yellow for my character. At one point, I was using a common weapon because it was better than the blue I was using. :lol

On average, you'd get like 2 legendaries per playthrough. Maybe one of them would even be for your class.
Title: Re: You've come a long way, baby: Diablo 3 turns 4
Post by: Phoenix Dark on May 16, 2016, 06:14:09 PM: those early runs with Viz, Bepbo, Triumph, etc
:rejoice

tanking for the squad
:rejoice

Not even gonna lie my favorite skill in the game was that barb move where you taunt/pull enemies towards you
Title: Re: You've come a long way, baby: Diablo 3 turns 4
Post by: Brehvolution on May 17, 2016, 10:10:44 AM: Quote from: Joe Molotov on May 16, 2016, 04:45:33 PM
Quote from: Brehvolution on May 16, 2016, 10:37:09 AM
I remember how shitty the drops were in the beginning. Making it past the skeleton king and still never saw a yellow for my character. At one point, I was using a common weapon because it was better than the blue I was using. :lol

On average, you'd get like 2 legendaries per playthrough. Maybe one of them would even be for your class.

I started buying shit from the marketplace because it was the only way to get better equipment at that time.
Title: Re: You've come a long way, baby: Diablo 3 turns 4
Post by: Joe Molotov on May 18, 2016, 02:04:37 PM: Hard mode, you guys. We got a badass over here. :badass
Title: Re: You've come a long way, baby: Diablo 3 turns 4
Post by: Phoenix Dark on May 18, 2016, 02:25:27 PM: never stop posting, Dufus :lol

:rejoice
Title: Re: You've come a long way, baby: Diablo 3 turns 4
Post by: CatsCatsCats on May 18, 2016, 03:08:33 PM: You're the worst
Title: Re: You've come a long way, baby: Diablo 3 turns 4
Post by: eleuin on May 18, 2016, 03:33:12 PM: you don't have to listen to anything you donut
Title: Re: You've come a long way, baby: Diablo 3 turns 4
Post by: Kara on May 18, 2016, 03:45:35 PM: Respect for putting 1 over 2.
Title: Re: You've come a long way, baby: Diablo 3 turns 4
Post by: Human Snorenado on May 18, 2016, 03:55:24 PM: Dufus at work

(http://i.imgur.com/QAKFpPF.gif?noredirect)
Title: Re: You've come a long way, baby: Diablo 3 turns 4
Post by: Positive Touch on May 19, 2016, 03:07:24 PM: torment is the real shit
Title: Re: You've come a long way, baby: Diablo 3 turns 4
Post by: Cerveza mas fina on May 19, 2016, 03:15:15 PM: Uuh triumph and you thought I was bad with my legit gripes
Title: Re: You've come a long way, baby: Diablo 3 turns 4
Post by: Human Snorenado on May 19, 2016, 03:51:04 PM: Quote from: Premium Lager on May 19, 2016, 03:15:15 PM
Uuh triumph and you thought I was bad with my legit gripes

You mean your legit gripes = comparing the game to D2 LoD when you'd never played it?
Title: Re: You've come a long way, baby: Diablo 3 turns 4
Post by: Cerveza mas fina on May 19, 2016, 05:04:42 PM: I played LOD just didnt like the runes so I quit.

Also pretty sure I compared it mostly to Diablo 1.
Title: Re: You've come a long way, baby: Diablo 3 turns 4
Post by: Positive Touch on May 19, 2016, 05:12:00 PM: blizzard fucking sucks for not updating and re-releasing Diablo 1 btw
Title: Re: You've come a long way, baby: Diablo 3 turns 4
Post by: Phoenix Dark on May 19, 2016, 06:10:19 PM: Quote from: Positive Touch on May 19, 2016, 05:12:00 PM
blizzard fucking sucks for not updating and re-releasing Diablo 1 btw

they're working on it apparently. Alongside WC II, StarCraft, etc.
Title: Re: You've come a long way, baby: Diablo 3 turns 4
Post by: CatsCatsCats on May 19, 2016, 06:19:26 PM: For mobile? ;)
Title: Re: You've come a long way, baby: Diablo 3 turns 4
Post by: Positive Touch on May 19, 2016, 09:26:13 PM: all i see is that they're updating starcraft 1,diablo 2,and warcraft 3
Title: Re: You've come a long way, baby: Diablo 3 turns 4
Post by: Kara on May 19, 2016, 10:24:26 PM: Quote from: Positive Touch on May 19, 2016, 05:12:00 PM
blizzard fucking sucks for not updating and re-releasing Diablo 1 btw

Not going to be Diet Dufus and make the obvious suggestion here.
Title: Re: You've come a long way, baby: Diablo 3 turns 4
Post by: Positive Touch on May 20, 2016, 11:20:42 AM: diablo 1 isn't available digitally and iirc it doesn't work with battle. net anymore. THAT'S what i mean by updating it