official Diablo III

[madd-hatter]

When I clicked the thing and saw your name I new it was gonna be something like this.  :rofl:

 

Anyhow, that's first impressions. Outside of ladders which I feel is a completely redundant and worthless feature most of the changes they're making now look promising. And the nice part is most of them are going to be retroactive so farming new stuff to get to what we have now won't be needed.

 

And not to take anything away from PoE, it's a great game. But it's just so boring looking, both the combat and the aesthetic of the armor and weapons.

The next expansion is at the end of the month.

It is constantly improving its systems, balance, visuals, and content.

 

I'm am in love with PoE. I'd been planning to buy a PS4/X1 all along for Destiny but PoE has remained so strong that it would be a waste, I wouldn't even turn it on...

[trag3dy]

The next expansion is at the end of the month.

It is constantly improving its systems, balance, visuals, and content.

 

I'm am in love with PoE. I'd been planning to buy a PS4/X1 all along for Destiny but PoE has remained so strong that it would be a waste, I wouldn't even turn it on...

 

That's great. And I'm not trying to be rude but if you want to talk about PoE there is a different thread for that.

[Shadrack]

I think we are actually all confused and should be discussing Diablo 3 in the PoE thread, trag3dy ;).

 

They sure are dragging their heels on 2.1 release. Shiesh. I'm hoping it is more than a week or two of added gameplay, but it doesn't look significant enough (content wise) for prolonged enjoyment (but I will have to try it out first, so the jury is out). I have still been checking daily for a definitive release date.

[+Audioboxer Subscriber²]

I'm desperate to get reaper of souls on the PS4, but I'm too skint just now.

 

If someone buys me it I'll change my Neowin avatar (and add a signature) for Xbox/Xbone One forever.

 

no joke lol

[trooper11]

Someone needs to get Audioboxer some help. He is obviously going insane.

[LittleNeutrino Veteran]

I'm desperate to get reaper of souls on the PS4, but I'm too skint just now.

 

If someone buys me it I'll change my Neowin avatar (and add a signature) for Xbox/Xbone One forever.

 

no joke lol

 

Use bing, gain rewards points, trade in for amazon or gamestop credits, buy game.

 

I actually managed to use Bing rewards to completely 100% pay for my Destiny Limited Edition ($100)

[+Audioboxer Subscriber²]

Use bing, gain rewards points, trade in for amazon or gamestop credits, buy game.

I actually managed to use Bing rewards to completely 100% pay for my Destiny Limited Edition ($100)

How does this work ?!

Edit: Argh, not available in my country. How long does it realistically take? VPN! lol

[DrunknMunky Veteran]

How does this work ?!

 

It doesn't work in the UK any more (although it was never officially supported to begin with).

 

You basically just use Bing for search and they reward you with points.

[trooper11]

Yeah, bing rewards has earned me a few free games already, great service.

Also, there are xbox live rewards, where you can also earn points to use on content. Its a bit more involved, but hey, its free money. Of course that wont help Audioboxer.

[DrunknMunky Veteran]

Yeah, bing rewards has earned me a few free games already, great service.

Also, there are xbox live rewards, where you can also earn points to use on content. Its a bit more involved, but hey, its free money. Of course that wont help Audioboxer.

 

Ever since they changed the format it's been next to useless for me. I used to earn quite a bit back from it pre-currency switch. Post switch = zilch (N)

[+Audioboxer Subscriber²]

I've got a OnePlus One 64GB invite now, who's giving me Diablo 3 for it :laugh:

I might actually buy the phone, currently have a Nexus 5. Waiting to hear about Nexus 6. Luckily my invite has a 180 day expiration.

Might go hunting on NW and see if anyone else owns the phone.

[DirtyLarry Veteran]

So I actually never played any Diablo games.

The whole lore and world of Blizzard games just were never all that appealing to me.

Well because of the slow release schedule, I put this new release on my GameFly queue and decided a rental would not hurt anyone.

I apparently have been missing out.

I was a huge fan of the game Gauntlet when I was younger. Huge fan. Myself and a few friends actually came so damn close to beating it in the actual arcade.

Beat it many times when it was released on home consoles.

 

Well I will be damned if Diablo III, at least to me, is really just a modern take on the game Gauntlet, with obviously much, much, much deeper customization and RPG elements.

 

I think I am actually going to keep it now through GameFly, as it really does seem like a game one can just keep going back to.

My only reservation is it is clearly a game made for Co-Op, but I really do play games on my own these days, so I do worry about the fact I may eventually just be overpowered on my own.

 

But damn this is an entertaining game.

Currently a Level 10 With Doctor, playing on Hard (chose Normal initially but was just way to easy) and have what seem to be a couple of good items already. Really damn good game. Sucks I have missed out on it all of this time, but definitely a case of better late then never.

[trag3dy]

 

So I actually never played any Diablo games.

The whole lore and world of Blizzard games just were never all that appealing to me.

Well because of the slow release schedule, I put this new release on my GameFly queue and decided a rental would not hurt anyone.

I apparently have been missing out.

I was a huge fan of the game Gauntlet when I was younger. Huge fan. Myself and a few friends actually came so damn close to beating it in the actual arcade.

Beat it many times when it was released on home consoles.

 

Well I will be damned if Diablo III, at least to me, is really just a modern take on the game Gauntlet, with obviously much, much, much deeper customization and RPG elements.

 

I think I am actually going to keep it now through GameFly, as it really does seem like a game one can just keep going back to.

My only reservation is it is clearly a game made for Co-Op, but I really do play games on my own these days, so I do worry about the fact I may eventually just be overpowered on my own.

 

But damn this is an entertaining game.

Currently a Level 10 With Doctor, playing on Hard (chose Normal initially but was just way to easy) and have what seem to be a couple of good items already. Really damn good game. Sucks I have missed out on it all of this time, but definitely a case of better late then never.

 

 

As long as you keep upgrading your gear you will never not be able to solo, even on the hardest difficulty settings.

 

In fact with the best gear in the game you'll be wondering if there should be higher difficulty levels. 

 

I don't know if this is true or not but I've heard the drop rates are higher on consoles as well. So time investment to get high end gear isn't as much as it is on pc.

[Shadrack]

So I actually never played any Diablo games.

The whole lore and world of Blizzard games just were never all that appealing to me.

Well because of the slow release schedule, I put this new release on my GameFly queue and decided a rental would not hurt anyone.

I apparently have been missing out.

I was a huge fan of the game Gauntlet when I was younger. Huge fan. Myself and a few friends actually came so damn close to beating it in the actual arcade.

Beat it many times when it was released on home consoles.

 

Well I will be damned if Diablo III, at least to me, is really just a modern take on the game Gauntlet, with obviously much, much, much deeper customization and RPG elements.

 

I think I am actually going to keep it now through GameFly, as it really does seem like a game one can just keep going back to.

My only reservation is it is clearly a game made for Co-Op, but I really do play games on my own these days, so I do worry about the fact I may eventually just be overpowered on my own.

 

But damn this is an entertaining game.

Currently a Level 10 With Doctor, playing on Hard (chose Normal initially but was just way to easy) and have what seem to be a couple of good items already. Really damn good game. Sucks I have missed out on it all of this time, but definitely a case of better late then never.

What console are you playing on? I'm thinking of getting it for XBox 360, but I may hold out until I have a PS4. Who knows when that will be.

[Bi4me]

Is this game dead already?

[DirtyLarry Veteran]

As long as you keep upgrading your gear you will never not be able to solo, even on the hardest difficulty settings.

 

In fact with the best gear in the game you'll be wondering if there should be higher difficulty levels. 

 

I don't know if this is true or not but I've heard the drop rates are higher on consoles as well. So time investment to get high end gear isn't as much as it is on pc.

 

Thanks I'm definitely going to keep it then.

 

What console are you playing on? I'm thinking of getting it for XBox 360, but I may hold out until I have a PS4. Who knows when that will be.

PS4. I'd definitely hold out for it or the One version if you can. It looks and runs great.

[trag3dy]

Is this game dead already?

 

Depends on who you ask.

 

And your post is kind of phrased like you think it should be.

[+Audioboxer Subscriber²]

ITS DONE, CRISIS AVERTED.

 

Audioboxer has Diablo 3 for PS4 in his hands... as well as Wolfenstein. You can all sleep tonight.

[Razorwing]

So I actually never played any Diablo games.

The whole lore and world of Blizzard games just were never all that appealing to me.

Well because of the slow release schedule, I put this new release on my GameFly queue and decided a rental would not hurt anyone.

I apparently have been missing out.

I was a huge fan of the game Gauntlet when I was younger. Huge fan. Myself and a few friends actually came so damn close to beating it in the actual arcade.

Beat it many times when it was released on home consoles.

 

Well I will be damned if Diablo III, at least to me, is really just a modern take on the game Gauntlet, with obviously much, much, much deeper customization and RPG elements.

 

I think I am actually going to keep it now through GameFly, as it really does seem like a game one can just keep going back to.

My only reservation is it is clearly a game made for Co-Op, but I really do play games on my own these days, so I do worry about the fact I may eventually just be overpowered on my own.

 

But damn this is an entertaining game.

Currently a Level 10 With Doctor, playing on Hard (chose Normal initially but was just way to easy) and have what seem to be a couple of good items already. Really damn good game. Sucks I have missed out on it all of this time, but definitely a case of better late then never.

 

 

 

Get it for PC MAN! Then we can go play! :D

[DirtyLarry Veteran]

Get it for PC MAN! Then we can go play! :D

Honestly I think part of the reason I like it on console so much is because it is dumbed down.  :rofl:

Seriously though, I think I may have even played Diablo III with you right when it was first released on PC? There was a beta or friends could gift you a copy for 24 hours or something like that, I definitely know I checked it out when it was released, and I probably was just like "screw this, way too much to keep track of" as honestly that is always why I never really play RPG's, I am no doubt somewhat lazy when it comes to playing games and I prefer to just play and not worry about managing this and 50 keyboard commands and keystrokes.

 

The way the controller works is just really intuitive and easy. Definitely does the best job I have seen of making the game way more accessible. I know purists will say I am speaking nonsense, but it got me to play a genre I have avoided for a very long time now.

 

Of course I could always just use a controller on PC I am guessing, but I think the PS4 currently is capable of better graphics than my current PC. If and when I finally do build my new gaming PC, I no doubt will check it out. 

[Razorwing]

Honestly I think part of the reason I like it on console so much is because it is dumbed down.  :rofl:

Seriously though, I think I may have even played Diablo III with you right when it was first released on PC? There was a beta or friends could gift you a copy for 24 hours or something like that, I definitely know I checked it out when it was released, and I probably was just like "screw this, way too much to keep track of" as honestly that is always why I never really play RPG's, I am no doubt somewhat lazy when it comes to playing games and I prefer to just play and not worry about managing this and 50 keyboard commands and keystrokes.

 

The way the controller works is just really intuitive and easy. Definitely does the best job I have seen of making the game way more accessible. I know purists will say I am speaking nonsense, but it got me to play a genre I have avoided for a very long time now.

 

Of course I could always just use a controller on PC I am guessing, but I think the PS4 currently is capable of better graphics than my current PC. If and when I finally do build my new gaming PC, I no doubt will check it out. 

 

It's pretty much the same thing aside for a couple of differences. But it's alright I understand. I can never ever get used to the controller to do the stuff (i.e access menus, and changing items etc) it seems to take more effort than you really need to. Plus, if you do a sit down co-op, one player can't do something off screen. Your characters must constantly be beside each other. lol. Say, if you are full on inventory, and your friend doesn't.. you need to go with them back to town. Again, I'm just saying this for sit down co-op. But yeah, for sure enjoy it on console.

[trag3dy]

Diablo 3 on pc has like 4 buttons you need to worry about.  :laugh:

[DirtyLarry Veteran]

Diablo 3 on pc has like 4 buttons you need to worry about.  :laugh:

If they are not immediately around the area of W,A,S,D I usually check out.

 

Seriously thought it very well could have been somewhat easy to control, I honestly do not remember, but I do know for sure just the overall approach to things is something I never really got into until the other night when I checked it out. Really the easiest I can put it is if a game had an inventory and magic, I just was not interested. As I said, just to much to keep track of, and actually the only thing I am kind of finding to be tedious now that I am Level 13 and have gotten a decent amount of items is having to put them in my stash, sell them, etc. etc.

 

Also the fantasy genre, for lack of a better definition, has really just never been my thing. I have liked the Lord OF The Rings movie but was not crazy about them, and that is as much as I got into the genre itself. I prefer SciFi - Action Adventure type stuff. Truthfully speaking I am probably much more willing to give it a chance thanks to Game Of Thrones and how much I have gotten into it. 

 

Like i said I am definitely going to check it out when I build a new PC. I just have no immediate rush to do so right now as I am positive the PS4 version runs better than my 5 years old gaming build.

With all that said is it ever on sale?

[Razorwing]

If they are not immediately around the area of W,A,S,D I usually check out.

 

Seriously thought it very well could have been somewhat easy to control, I honestly do not remember, but I do know for sure just the overall approach to things is something I never really got into until the other night when I checked it out. Really the easiest I can put it is if a game had an inventory and magic, I just was not interested. As I said, just to much to keep track of, and actually the only thing I am kind of finding to be tedious now that I am Level 13 and have gotten a decent amount of items is having to put them in my stash, sell them, etc. etc.

 

Also the fantasy genre, for lack of a better definition, has really just never been my thing. I have liked the Lord OF The Rings movie but was not crazy about them, and that is as much as I got into the genre itself. I prefer SciFi - Action Adventure type stuff. Truthfully speaking I am probably much more willing to give it a chance thanks to Game Of Thrones and how much I have gotten into it. 

 

Like i said I am definitely going to check it out when I build a new PC. I just have no immediate rush to do so right now as I am positive the PS4 version runs better than my 5 years old gaming build.

With all that said is it ever on sale?

 

Blizzard games are rarely on sale lol. Unless like an expansion is coming out soon. Maybe Christmas? 

[trag3dy]

On amazon Diablo 3 is technically on sale right now for $26.95. The expansion is also on sale for $25.95. This is for the pc of course. 

 

The Ultimate Evil edition (which is the console version) isn't out yet I don't think so it's probably not gonna be on sale anywhere.