Author Topic: You've come a long way, baby: Diablo 3 turns 4 (Read 3023 times)

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

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #1 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

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #2 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

toku · « **Reply #3 on:** May 15, 2016, 02:32:13 PM »

Already got my s6 set and bonus for DH. Thinking about making a monk.

toku · « **Reply #4 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

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #5 on:** May 15, 2016, 05:02:06 PM »

I haven't heard that slur in years

Yulwei · « **Reply #6 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

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #7 on:** May 15, 2016, 05:12:56 PM »

Doing SK runs in the demo while waiting for the full version to drop.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #8 on:** May 15, 2016, 05:19:55 PM »

Ive put in over 30 hours in Beta for sure

Yulwei · « **Reply #9 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

The hype was real

Yulwei · « **Reply #10 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

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #11 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.

chronovore · « **Reply #12 on:** May 15, 2016, 08:27:52 PM »

I can't believe it's been 4 years. Holy crap. Time flies!

nachobro · « **Reply #13 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.

Fifstar · « **Reply #14 on:** May 16, 2016, 09:19:13 AM »

Do you enjoy anything besides shitposting (and baking chocolate cookies)?

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #15 on:** May 16, 2016, 10:03:31 AM »

A dedicated Blizzard troll

bork · « **Reply #16 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.

Brehvolution · « **Reply #17 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.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #18 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???

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #19 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.

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

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #20 on:** May 16, 2016, 06:14:09 PM »

those early runs with Viz, Bepbo, Triumph, etc

tanking for the squad

Not even gonna lie my favorite skill in the game was that barb move where you taunt/pull enemies towards you

Brehvolution · « **Reply #21 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.

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.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #22 on:** May 18, 2016, 02:04:37 PM »

Hard mode, you guys. We got a badass over here.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #23 on:** May 18, 2016, 02:25:27 PM »

never stop posting, Dufus

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #24 on:** May 18, 2016, 03:08:33 PM »

You're the worst

eleuin · « **Reply #25 on:** May 18, 2016, 03:33:12 PM »

you don't have to listen to anything you donut

Kara · « **Reply #26 on:** May 18, 2016, 03:45:35 PM »

Respect for putting 1 over 2.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #27 on:** May 18, 2016, 03:55:24 PM »

Dufus at work

Positive Touch · « **Reply #28 on:** May 19, 2016, 03:07:24 PM »

torment is the real shit

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #29 on:** May 19, 2016, 03:15:15 PM »

Uuh triumph and you thought I was bad with my legit gripes

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #30 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?

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #31 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.

Positive Touch · « **Reply #32 on:** May 19, 2016, 05:12:00 PM »

blizzard fucking sucks for not updating and re-releasing Diablo 1 btw

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #33 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.

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #34 on:** May 19, 2016, 06:19:26 PM »

For mobile?

Positive Touch · « **Reply #35 on:** May 19, 2016, 09:26:13 PM »

all i see is that they're updating starcraft 1,diablo 2,and warcraft 3

Kara · « **Reply #36 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.

Positive Touch · « **Reply #37 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

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Author Topic: You've come a long way, baby: Diablo 3 turns 4 (Read 3023 times)