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Human Snorenado · « **Reply #1560 on:** May 29, 2012, 09:59:18 PM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on May 29, 2012, 09:35:02 PM

Quote from: Positive Touch on May 29, 2012, 08:35:51 PM
NO ONE PLAYS THIS GAME SOLO

I have, for the most part (out of necessity).

Quit spending yer money on gay hookers n buy a better rig!

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #1561 on:** May 29, 2012, 11:06:49 PM »

I only buy the best gay hookers.

Positive Touch · « **Reply #1562 on:** May 30, 2012, 12:26:49 AM »

Quote from: Smooth Groove on May 29, 2012, 09:44:49 PM

Normal on multi is pointless unless there are significantly more or tougher enemies.

you don't play it to beat tough enemies, you play it because it's 1000x funner on multiplayer. seriously diablo single-player has always been wtf. ALWAYS GO MULTI

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #1563 on:** May 30, 2012, 01:20:03 AM »

Seriously. I played solo through act 1 and was like "I don't see myself getting addicted to this" then I hooked up with my buddies back home and we plowed through the other three acts in one sitting. Multi with real friends makes this soooo much more fun.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #1564 on:** May 30, 2012, 01:35:36 AM »

Multi is definitely more fun, however I'm having a different kind of fun playing on single player. Also, as you get to higher difficulties soloing is actually easier as you don't have the difficulty level ramping up from playing with multiple people, which is kind of disheartening.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #1565 on:** May 30, 2012, 02:31:53 AM »

finally said fuck it and bought a legendary 2H weapon, for only 100k!

6k dps, 41k health, 66% dmg reduction @ lv58. May take me some time, but I can solo anything

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #1566 on:** May 30, 2012, 02:55:41 AM »

my wizard has higher dps by about 2k

of course, he's got access to lv 60 gear but yeah

also, i'll be on in like 10 minutes if you want to play some hell

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #1567 on:** May 30, 2012, 03:09:59 AM »

My dps probably isn't impressive I'm sure. Dat dmg mitigation n survivability tho

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #1568 on:** May 30, 2012, 05:12:12 AM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on May 29, 2012, 02:15:09 PM

thoughts on this video series plz

Difficulty: I would agree with that video. D3 feels so much like WoW in various areas, which makes the boring bosses and middling difficulty even more disappointing considering those are WoW's strongest aspects. As you go from each difficulty level it just feels like enemies and bosses are having their HP and damage increased; having seen this design strategy in later WoW raids before, everyone might as well get ready for Hell/Inferno to be nerfed once Blizzard gets some completion statistics.

I can understand and accept a few tank n spank miniboss fights, but I would have liked to see the big fights (The Butcher, Azmodan, etc) add new mechanics. Perhaps more importantly, I'd like to see less forgiving mechanics. Instead of just increasing boss HP, why not decrease the time you have to move out of an aoe or attack path, or increase stun timings. What if the Butcher spawned a champion/elite add every time someone stood in fire for more than a couple seconds? Basically: punish people for being bad.

Itemization: Very WoWy as well, with little customization. I'm basically playing my Barbarian like I'd play a protection/arms warrior: stack vitality (stamina) and strength. It would be cool if other main stats could mean a little something for different classes. For instance, INT increases the amount of health you gain from health globes but it's also important to Wizard dps. So for me, a piece that has some INT isn't totally wasted, but I wouldn't specifically look for INT pieces or gems. But what if some gems gave you two attributes instead of one? A survival character might be able to stack a vitality+int gem for instance

Story: The story is lol worthy...but does anyone play hack n slash games for the story? That's kind of like watching porn for story bros. But just as porn can have a minor story arc that gets me excited (say...cheerleader stuff), D3 excites me with the journal storytelling thingie. I like going through a dungeon while hearing some lore about the monsters, location, etc. I don't care for the overall story but these minor things work to enhance the already awesome atmosphere of the game

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #1569 on:** May 30, 2012, 06:54:05 AM »

DPS is pusing 9k now, armor is at close to 5k, life over 27k. Most importantly, while I have my armor buff spell active, all of my resistances are over 40% and my health regen is over 1100/second (550 per tick). While PD and I were fighting Ghom in act III, I just stood in his poisonous mist because my health regen was better than the damage I was taking.

Gonna beat Hell and unlock Inferno at some point today, gotta sleep though. Ugh, fucking light outside. Haven't catassed like this since... forever? D2?

archie4208 · « **Reply #1570 on:** May 30, 2012, 12:10:01 PM »

Seems balanced.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #1571 on:** May 30, 2012, 12:26:29 PM »

Is it better to not buy anything on normal and just save money for later?

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #1572 on:** May 30, 2012, 01:28:31 PM »

Of course don't buy anything. It's not like you need anything, right? Normal is a cakewalk.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #1573 on:** May 30, 2012, 02:14:50 PM »

Yah, if I had it to do over again I wouldn't have leveled any of my artisans or bought anything. You can get through normal and probably most of nightmare just making use of good drops n shit.

Made it to Inferno. Some idiot was selling a pretty powerful wand (3% life steal, +int/vit/atk speed) on the AH for only a 300k buyout. Life steal is so good. That combined with my regen rate meant I basically just stood and slammed magic missiles into the end boss on Hell and I would regen, up until his 3rd form where he spits out fire. $:-\$ Obviously inferno is harder but I'm probably just gonna go total glass cannon and switch out all of my +vit gems for +int and start nuking shit before it can get to me.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #1574 on:** May 30, 2012, 02:31:17 PM »

Cajole, how do you spend your gold since you don't use the AH?

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #1575 on:** May 30, 2012, 02:56:06 PM »

I figured you were just talking about buying stuff on AH. I level my artisans because I can't help myself and expand my stash. I'm still only about halfway through Act III Nightmare and I'm not sure if I've ever had a +gold affix for long so I don't think I've gotten as much gold as other people. I've also probably wasted money on switching out gems too often.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #1576 on:** May 30, 2012, 03:00:49 PM »

No, I meant merchants. I just thought that you said that you don't use the AH.

I tried using the AH for the 1st time but gave up when the system wouldn't let me buyout an item. It was only $5000 for a bow that should be significantly better than anything I'll have for the next couple of levels.

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #1577 on:** May 30, 2012, 03:04:55 PM »

do gems and crafting plans/items not show up for anyone else in AH search?

also, do you BS and Jeweler levels transfer to harder difficulties?

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #1578 on:** May 30, 2012, 03:06:42 PM »

SG: I don't use the AH to buy stuff, no. But I thought that's what you were asking about. I've never bothered to even look at what items a merchant was selling, tbh.

Mamacint: Those items weren't available on AH last time I checked a few days ago. And yes, they transfer to harder difficulties to other heroes. You actually NEED to go up to harder difficulties to continue upgrading them.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #1579 on:** May 30, 2012, 03:07:54 PM »

Quote from: Mamacint on May 30, 2012, 03:04:55 PM

do gems and crafting plans not show up for anyone else in AH search?

also, do you BS and Jeweler levels transfer to harder difficulties?

Those are commodities, and commodities are down.

Yes.

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #1580 on:** May 30, 2012, 03:09:48 PM »

kk, thanks

was trying to figure out what to do with this Legendary Plan that just dropped in Act IV normal (first run):

http://www.diablowiki.com/Plan:_Cain's_Honor

Crash Dummy · « **Reply #1581 on:** May 30, 2012, 04:41:50 PM »

this fucking future of gaming

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #1582 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:29:20 PM »

hell difficulty

going to kill the bone king

load into the dungeon to go kill to the bone king

immediately encounter a champion

ok... respawn at checkpoint

come on son

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #1583 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:31:30 PM »

and every time i die i have to wait longer to revive

get this WoW bullshit outta here

is this basically how the game is from now on? i was having fun on nightmare.... not now tho.

Bebpo · « **Reply #1584 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:55:02 PM »

That's why they give you longer and longer invincibility time when you respawn!

GET OUT OF THERE.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #1585 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:55:54 PM »

if you got yourself into an unstoppable Champion pack, just quit out and roll a new dungeon layout

I beat the Butcher on Act I Normal ... Hardcore.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #1586 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:59:35 PM »

Quote from: archie4208 on May 30, 2012, 12:10:01 PM

Seems balanced.

Considering that there's only about 2 areas of the game where you can maintain Archon that long (you get more time the more shit you kill) I'd say it's not the end of the world.

But yeah,

wizards

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #1587 on:** May 30, 2012, 08:01:01 PM »

Quote from: Howard Alan Treesong on May 30, 2012, 07:55:54 PM

if you got yourself into an unstoppable Champion pack, just quit out and roll a new dungeon layout

it's the area that leads to the bone king so isn't it not random?

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #1588 on:** May 30, 2012, 08:02:16 PM »

Quote from: fistfulofmetal on May 30, 2012, 08:01:01 PM

Quote from: Howard Alan Treesong on May 30, 2012, 07:55:54 PM
if you got yourself into an unstoppable Champion pack, just quit out and roll a new dungeon layout

it's the area that leads to the bone king so isn't it not random?

The area isn't but what's in there and where it is enemy wise like champion pack/elites ARE random, so leaving your game and reloading will reset shit.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #1589 on:** May 30, 2012, 08:05:32 PM »

ok

however, i'm still seeing a pattern. i can't see a way to beat these kind of enemies in the first go now.

i'm seeing why melee classes are fucked in the higher difficulties since these enemies drain a quarter of my health with each hit... blurhg.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #1590 on:** May 30, 2012, 08:23:36 PM »

Look like you're a monk. Start carrying a shield and worrying about resists. One of your Passives is One With Everything - take it, choose your favorite resist, visit the AH and GEAR UP.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #1591 on:** May 30, 2012, 10:08:25 PM »

I'm already all over that shit on Nightmare.

me

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #1592 on:** May 31, 2012, 12:13:45 AM »

Quote from: Howard Alan Treesong on May 30, 2012, 07:55:54 PM

if you got yourself into an unstoppable Champion pack, just quit out and roll a new dungeon layout

I beat the Butcher on Act I Normal ... Hardcore.

ok...

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #1593 on:** May 31, 2012, 01:32:28 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on May 31, 2012, 12:13:45 AM

Quote from: Howard Alan Treesong on May 30, 2012, 07:55:54 PM
if you got yourself into an unstoppable Champion pack, just quit out and roll a new dungeon layout

I beat the Butcher on Act I Normal ... Hardcore.

ok...

HARDCORE.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #1594 on:** May 31, 2012, 02:14:56 AM »

want a cookie?

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #1595 on:** May 31, 2012, 03:53:33 AM »

Just found a really, really good helm on Inferno. 600ish armor, +120 str/+80 dex/+58 all resist. Only downside is that it had no slot but whatever, it's still like hitting the lottery.

I also sacrificed about 5k life and a bunch of defensive skills for MOAR DAMAGE. DPS is pushing 18k now, and my skills are primarily based around kiting- mirror images, teleport, venom hydra, force weapon with magic missile and back to arcane orb on the mouse. Mirror images are a lot of fun, they sort of do the same thing that frost nova and diamond skin were doing for me before but can just confuse the fuck out of mobs. I still have a lot of health regen too, so I can take a hit, toss up a bunch of decoys, run away and gain some life while my hydra decimates shit. That guy does work.

I kind of miss having Archon, tho- that was like my security blanket.

Brehvolution · « **Reply #1596 on:** May 31, 2012, 09:16:56 AM »

I powered through to the Fields of Misery on nightmare. I finally found a weapon upgrade. I've been using the same weapons for the last 2 acts. I remember the Fields of Misery from normal because it's the first time I died. I best get some good loot here. Nightmare loot has been meh thus far. Getting a lot of pages and gold out the ass though.

Have any of you guys bother using dyes? Just curious.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #1597 on:** May 31, 2012, 11:40:30 AM »

Quote from: Borys on May 31, 2012, 02:57:10 AM

Quote from: Howard Alan Treesong on May 31, 2012, 01:32:28 AM
Quote from: Phoenix Dark on May 31, 2012, 12:13:45 AM
Quote from: Howard Alan Treesong on May 30, 2012, 07:55:54 PM
if you got yourself into an unstoppable Champion pack, just quit out and roll a new dungeon layout

I beat the Butcher on Act I Normal ... Hardcore.

ok...

HARDCORE.

Are you really gloating that you did not die on ActI Normal?

...yes.

Hardcore mode makes even the most basic accomplishments seem unbelievably epic.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #1598 on:** May 31, 2012, 05:14:28 PM »

What class?

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #1599 on:** May 31, 2012, 08:52:16 PM »

fuck, the AIR ALLY for the MONK CLASS is BOSS AS FUCK

FlameofCallandorReturns · « **Reply #1600 on:** June 01, 2012, 09:31:05 AM »

Some humble tips from a level 55 barb. I was having trouble finishing Act 1on Hell. I re-outfitted with a 1 handed weapon (instead of a 2) and a shield. Went for Life on Hit, and Life regen specs. I die a lot less now and still clear the normal mobs fast.

Might be worth checking out. Before that I was dying multiple times from most of the elite guys.

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #1601 on:** June 01, 2012, 11:15:42 AM »

I really suck at this game. My DH dies constantly on Nightmare :'(

FlameofCallandorReturns · « **Reply #1602 on:** June 01, 2012, 11:22:11 AM »

There is nothing worse than going into the timed treasure cavern in act 2 and being turned into a chicken by the enchantress while fighting an elite. WTF.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #1603 on:** June 01, 2012, 12:09:12 PM »

Ok, hitting a wall near the end of Act III Nightmare without the AH. Champion Soul Rippers owning my face.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #1604 on:** June 01, 2012, 01:03:20 PM »

It sucks that you're laptop is that shitty, Cajole. You could get any number of lv 60 Boreans to come in and nuke shit for you.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #1605 on:** June 01, 2012, 01:13:47 PM »

I did have a Level 60 Wizard come into my game for a couple of minutes a week ago or so and it was ridiculous. But I sometimes even get game-breaking slowdown when playing by myself. I don't think my laptop is supposed to be perform this terribly, but I guess it's getting long in the tooth at four years old (and wasn't top of the line when I got it).

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #1606 on:** June 01, 2012, 01:42:19 PM »

Today, I have decided to farm the ingredients for the Whimsyshire staff. I'll post when I get it done so any of you wankers who haven't experienced MAGICAL HAPPY PONY LAND can come along for the ride.

Bacchus7 · « **Reply #1607 on:** June 01, 2012, 03:19:28 PM »

I have before, but I would like to go again.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #1608 on:** June 01, 2012, 03:23:39 PM »

Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on June 01, 2012, 01:42:19 PM

Today, I have decided to farm the ingredients for the Whimsyshire staff. I'll post when I get it done so any of you wankers who haven't experienced MAGICAL HAPPY PONY LAND can come along for the ride.

It took me 3-4 hours, but YMMV.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #1609 on:** June 01, 2012, 03:43:05 PM »

I had the Mushrooms already and got the Leoric's Shinbone and the Liquid Rainbow pretty quickly, but the damn Gibbering Gemstone keeps eluding me. Half the time you get the Icefall Caverns instead of the Caves of Frost or whatever, and I *still* haven't seen that idiot champion who drops the Gemstone yet. Ugh. Back to the grind I suppose.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #1610 on:** June 01, 2012, 05:06:54 PM »

HOORAY FOR PONY LAND!!!

Finally got the last drop after more than an hour and a half- of the 3 random drops I needed to get, it was by far the one that took the most time. Upgraded the staff to Nightmare too, probably gonna upgrade it to Hell when I have the cash.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #1611 on:** June 01, 2012, 08:51:17 PM »

Just solo'd most of Act III and Diablo on hard mode

The hardest thing about hell was some of the champion/elite spawns. You're really up for some pain when you get one champion and three elites using a fire chain, shields, fire aoe everywhere, and health regen

Himu · « **Reply #1612 on:** June 01, 2012, 08:55:05 PM »

Could really use some help A3 Hell.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #1613 on:** June 01, 2012, 09:00:40 PM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on June 01, 2012, 08:55:05 PM

Could really use some help A3 Hell.

I'll help until my pizza arrives bro

Himu · « **Reply #1614 on:** June 01, 2012, 11:27:17 PM »

Woo. Level 60, 22k dps.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #1615 on:** June 01, 2012, 11:40:16 PM »

Jebus, my 60 wiz fluctuates between 15-19k depending on how I've got him spec'd right now. Did you just have a bunch of gold and hit up the AH as soon as you hit 60?

Himu · « **Reply #1616 on:** June 01, 2012, 11:46:18 PM »

700k dps weapon for 50k gold

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #1617 on:** June 01, 2012, 11:49:31 PM »

That's pretty dope, I got a pretty awesome rare wand for 300k and thought I was doing well.

Himu · « **Reply #1618 on:** June 02, 2012, 12:07:22 AM »

why is it that no matter how good my gear is, i am always getting one shotted

is it the class?

Himu · « **Reply #1619 on:** June 02, 2012, 12:22:31 AM »

whew, beat it on hell with rumbler and viz. i'm done with d3 for now, gonna uninstall.

61 hours clocked? Yeah, time to uninstall.

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