Author Topic: D3 expansion - Gamescon (Read 3042 times)

Cerveza mas fina · « **on:** August 21, 2013, 06:07:40 AM »

New class - crusader
Reworked loot drops
Level cap raised to 70
Reworking of endgame
new loot run dungeons take 15/20 min completely random
Paragon system is now account wide, no cap

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #1 on:** August 21, 2013, 06:12:29 AM »

Thats one aaa expansion ill be getting

archnemesis · « **Reply #2 on:** August 21, 2013, 06:41:59 AM »

It's a shame Blizzard's games rarely go on sale. I would have bought it at 50% off.

archie4208 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 21, 2013, 06:48:26 AM »

Damian79 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 21, 2013, 07:15:10 AM »

Crafting still being shit is a no buy for me.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #5 on:** August 21, 2013, 07:45:27 AM »

Trailers included

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #6 on:** August 21, 2013, 08:28:55 AM »

More content

Curious to see how the paragon/regular level max is going to work.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #7 on:** August 21, 2013, 10:37:29 AM »

Not everybody hates the game. I guess you're referring to Lager, but he's just a troll.

Quote from: Damian79 on August 21, 2013, 07:15:10 AM

Crafting still being shit is a no buy for me.

HERP-A-DERP I AM FUCKTARD AND CANNOT READ

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New Artisans:
- Transmogrification (change item looks).
- Enchanting (re-roll a rare legendary affix).

You probably don't even know what demonic essences and the new crafting plans are, so I don't know why I continue to listen to/take seriously the complaints of people who stopped paying attention to this game like a year ago.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #8 on:** August 21, 2013, 11:10:12 AM »

When you gain paragon levels, you now get to allocate points yourself!

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #9 on:** August 21, 2013, 11:11:01 AM »

Loot 2.0

Rufus · « **Reply #10 on:** August 21, 2013, 11:16:31 AM »

Didn't expect that, wow. Everybody is going to pump it into their main-stat, but still... Oh, never mind, there's more to put them into.

Is it retroactive for P-levels you've already gained?

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #11 on:** August 21, 2013, 11:21:40 AM »

Looks like there was an option to reset points, so probably, yeah. More info will be forthcoming at Blizzcon I assume. Josh, Travis and Wyatt will probably also be doing interviews in the next couple of days, I'll be interested to see what comes out of that.

Damian79 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 21, 2013, 11:31:14 AM »

Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on August 21, 2013, 10:37:29 AM

Not everybody hates the game. I guess you're referring to Lager, but he's just a troll.

Quote from: Damian79 on August 21, 2013, 07:15:10 AM
Crafting still being shit is a no buy for me.

HERP-A-DERP I AM FUCKTARD AND CANNOT READ

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New Artisans:
- Transmogrification (change item looks).
- Enchanting (re-roll a rare legendary affix).

You probably don't even know what demonic essences and the new crafting plans are, so I don't know why I continue to listen to/take seriously the complaints of people who stopped paying attention to this game like a year ago.

I didnt read it i only read the op. But what you quoted still doesnt make crafting any better. And who doesnt know what demonic essences are same with new crafting plans?

Momo · « **Reply #13 on:** August 21, 2013, 11:48:10 AM »

Steve Contra · « **Reply #14 on:** August 21, 2013, 01:31:29 PM »

Me --> 8===========D~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

<--- Triumph

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #15 on:** August 21, 2013, 01:42:00 PM »

Not sure how much more D3 I've got left in me.

Himu · « **Reply #16 on:** August 21, 2013, 01:46:25 PM »

Oh my~

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #17 on:** August 21, 2013, 02:04:11 PM »

I came in here to lower my Dockers and take a hearty shite on a transparent, rushed expansion

....but this sounds good

Can't wait for Kripp's reaction. I will say that the "loot runs" sound like they could be good or bad. It could be a half assed take on Path of Exile's map system, or it could be legit awesome. Hopefully they just rip off the entire thing, it's such an awesome idea.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #18 on:** August 21, 2013, 02:28:00 PM »

I knew PD was gonna be excited, just because of the Crusader. I has a shield, so I must be able to tank! Squeeeeeee!

Too bad a CM wizard is always gonna be the best tank/crowd control in the game.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #19 on:** August 21, 2013, 02:43:47 PM »

You know me too well

Major question: can you add points to your stats at any level, or is it only applied at lv70 once you start adding paragon levels? My absolute biggest problem with D3 is the inability to create what the fuck I want by allocating stats. I like WoW but I didn't enjoy stats working the same way - ie stat vitality/stamina, strength (or whatever your main stat is), and pray you find resist gear. Give me the ability to select what stats I want - some builds will work, some won't, but let gamers figure that out.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #20 on:** August 21, 2013, 02:46:52 PM »

We're not sure yet. Apparently all your paragon levels on all of your characters will carry over to the expansion, and you'll then be able to allocate EVERYTHING TO ONE CHARACTER IF YOU WANT. Maybe. So, some people are suggesting that since paragon levels 1-50 come much easier than 51-100, level as many characters as you can to 50 to maximize your payoff once RoS drops.

Who knows how it's going to work though.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #21 on:** August 21, 2013, 02:48:40 PM »

Also, apparently all of the system/gameplay changes will be available for free via patch for people who don't buy the expansion. Expansion is apparently just Crusader and Act V. Maybe items? Dunno, still early but exciting shit, unless you're Damian, but who takes ninthings seriously?

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #22 on:** August 21, 2013, 03:05:21 PM »

Good news...but at the same time, I'd prefer to move in a direction where any character can use any item (as long as they meet the stat requirement), ala PoE or D2. If I want to build a Barbarian with a wand I should be able to. Bah.

Also good to hear that you'll be able to tinker with white items and make them useful.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #23 on:** August 21, 2013, 03:22:10 PM »

Im buying this.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #24 on:** August 21, 2013, 03:31:57 PM »

PD, a blue post from the forums:

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The Crusader class is kind of like a walking tank, and they use Strength as their primary attribute. I think that really fits the Crusader concept, who is a zealous holy warrior wrapped in heavy armor, and wields punishing weapons (like a flail) with a massive tower shield. A lot of your Barbarian gear will be a good fit for them.

Goinio isn't a Crusader-y name, tho.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #25 on:** August 21, 2013, 03:33:48 PM »

Im gonna reroll hardcore crusader and not use AH this time. Oh yissss

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #26 on:** August 21, 2013, 03:35:28 PM »

I'm hoping they'll support a no AH, Ironborn mode, but since they didn't mention it I doubt they will. Making stuff BoA is probably their solution, I guess.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #27 on:** August 21, 2013, 03:40:34 PM »

Another good blue post:

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We want to implement a lot of the new systems and features in a pre-expansion patch for free. That should include Paragon 2.0, Loot 2.0, Loot Runs, and Nephalem Trials. For now, you'll need to purchase the expansion to play as the Crusader, explore Act V, unlock the Mystic, and level up to 70. These details may change as development moves along, but we want some of the core gameplay improvements to be available for everyone.

So, we could get gameplay improvements BEFORE the expansion.

etiolate · « **Reply #28 on:** August 21, 2013, 03:43:46 PM »

That sounds like they are leaving the door open to not charge for the expansion, but only in a "we're considering it" sort of manner.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #29 on:** August 21, 2013, 03:49:21 PM »

Quote from: etiolate on August 21, 2013, 03:43:46 PM

That sounds like they are leaving the door open to not charge for the expansion, but only in a "we're considering it" sort of manner.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #30 on:** August 21, 2013, 03:54:06 PM »

Quote from: etiolate on August 21, 2013, 03:43:46 PM

That sounds like they are leaving the door open to not charge for the expansion, but only in a "we're considering it" sort of manner.

etiolate · « **Reply #31 on:** August 21, 2013, 04:12:47 PM »

GUESS NOT

I read that as them considering the content as a patch, rather than them considering not even the gameplay changes being in a patch w/o expansion.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #32 on:** August 21, 2013, 04:26:40 PM »

Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on August 21, 2013, 03:40:34 PM

Another good blue post:

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We want to implement a lot of the new systems and features in a pre-expansion patch for free. That should include Paragon 2.0, Loot 2.0, Loot Runs, and Nephalem Trials. For now, you'll need to purchase the expansion to play as the Crusader, explore Act V, unlock the Mystic, and level up to 70. These details may change as development moves along, but we want some of the core gameplay improvements to be available for everyone.

So, we could get gameplay improvements BEFORE the expansion.

That's how it usually works with WOW too, people that don't buy the upgrade get all the reworked systems too. I'm pretty sure it will like this now too.

Good news as you can try out if you like the changes... As if we are all not buying this anyway

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #33 on:** August 21, 2013, 07:25:32 PM »

Kripp is in troll mode

Rufus · « **Reply #34 on:** August 21, 2013, 07:35:58 PM »

He's such a loveable bum.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #35 on:** August 21, 2013, 08:34:54 PM »

Sounds pretty cautious, which I think is warranted at this stage. It does seem like they're heading in the right direction though. Ultimately Kripp is like me in the sense that he's super into hardcore customization and stats, and I doubt D3 will ever go completely in that direction. But if the expansion at least gives me the chance to choose stats I want to increase, outside of using gems/gear, I'll at least be happy.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #36 on:** August 22, 2013, 10:02:32 PM »

One of the devs said something about guaranteed legendary drops the first time you beat a boss towards the end of this vid.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #37 on:** August 22, 2013, 10:41:05 PM »

More info in this Athene interview (interview is over about 4 minutes in and then it's just him rambling)

-Nephalem Trials are random portals that will trigger events where you basically try to kill as many monsters in a given time frame as possible. How well you do will get you a variable number of Resplendent Chests.
-No other character in this expansion
-No update on pvp, but there will be additional announcements at Blizzcon (release date maybe?)

pilonv1 · « **Reply #38 on:** August 23, 2013, 12:37:29 AM »

Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on August 22, 2013, 10:02:32 PM

One of the devs said something about guaranteed legendary drops the first time you beat a boss towards the end of this vid.

First step towards welfare legendary itemsm just like WoW

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #39 on:** August 23, 2013, 01:52:05 AM »

Quote from: pilonv1 on August 23, 2013, 12:37:29 AM

Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on August 22, 2013, 10:02:32 PM
One of the devs said something about guaranteed legendary drops the first time you beat a boss towards the end of this vid.

First step towards welfare legendary itemsm just like WoW

shhhh, Triumph doesn't know about that

I don't want specific loot guarantees. Just give me good loot as I play through the game, and let me change the stats on items. Sounds like they're doing both, now we wait and see if it works.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #40 on:** August 23, 2013, 04:32:47 AM »

Specific loot guarantees means playing loot table games which is dull

mjemirzian · « **Reply #41 on:** August 23, 2013, 08:25:27 AM »

Will this be rolled into PS3/PS4 Diablo 3?

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #42 on:** August 23, 2013, 09:25:58 AM »

Quote from: mjemirzian on August 23, 2013, 08:25:27 AM

Will this be rolled into PS3/PS4 Diablo 3?

No way

well the gameplay changes will prob in a patch, but not the content obviously

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #43 on:** August 23, 2013, 09:42:19 AM »

Quote from: Borys on August 23, 2013, 09:38:09 AM

I am buying D3 on PS3 next month: will this be available to the console owners as well when it launches?

I hope not.

demi · « **Reply #44 on:** August 23, 2013, 09:43:55 AM »

No, the expansion will not be available at launch. If ever.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #45 on:** August 23, 2013, 10:58:25 AM »

Quote from: Borys on August 23, 2013, 09:38:09 AM

I am buying D3 on PS3 next month: will this be available to the console owners as well when it launches?

When it launches? Probably not. Build a competent pc, dirtperson. D3 will run on just about ANYTHING.

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I too will be getting it on PS3, but mainly just to check out the differences between pc and console

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Damian79 · « **Reply #46 on:** August 30, 2013, 09:42:28 PM »

Quote from: Borys on August 23, 2013, 09:38:09 AM

I am buying D3 on PS3 next month: will this be available to the console owners as well when it launches?

I hope so. The legendaries are mostly garbage atm.

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Author Topic: D3 expansion - Gamescon (Read 3042 times)