Diablo 3

Apathetic Lurker · 04-17-2012, 10:33 AM

So I get an email today with a pre-order for Diable 3 for 89.99 ! 90 freaking bucks for that? WTF is wrong with this picture? And it doesnt even seem to be any special edition or anything....... Time to wait for the inevitable visit to the bargain bin in a few years.......

jeff061 · 04-17-2012, 10:38 AM

Amazon.com: Diablo III: Standard Edition: Video Games

$59.

Don't know.

mckerney · 04-17-2012, 10:43 AM

Everywhere I've looked including Blizzard's website has it $59.99.

Apathetic Lurker · 04-17-2012, 10:57 AM

So maybe it is some kind of special edition. Too bad I deleted out of disgust....

mckerney · 04-17-2012, 11:14 AM

Or maybe they think you're in Australia.

spleen1015 · 04-17-2012, 11:16 AM

You could always sub to WoW for a year and get it for free.

Apathetic Lurker · 04-17-2012, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by spleen1015

You could always sub to WoW for a year and get it for free.

I'd rather drag my testicles over broken glass and rusty metal.......

thesloppy · 04-17-2012, 01:32 PM

I got that email from Newegg as well. If you click down, eventually you get to an order page, where it's marked at $59.99, so I guess it's a typo in the email title....but I had the same visceral reaction that you did, and I can't imagine we're alone. I bet they received some interesting emails today.

terpkristin · 04-17-2012, 06:37 PM

I was planning on waiting for D3 to hit consoles, but after playing it at PAX East, I'm strongly contemplating buying a gaming laptop.

/tk

jeff061 · 04-17-2012, 06:49 PM

Just remember you can't play offline.

Thomkal · 04-20-2012, 06:45 AM

The open weekend beta has started (I'm not playing)

Diablo 3 open beta weekend begins today! | PC Gamer

mckerney · 04-21-2012, 01:48 AM

Tried out the beta and I won't be buying it. $60 isn't worth shitty social features being forced on you and always online DRM, especially with better looking alternatives out there.

SnowMan · 04-21-2012, 08:29 AM

I agree about the always on bs...what's a better looking alternative these days? Torchlight?

Matthean · 04-21-2012, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by SnowMan

I agree about the always on bs...what's a better looking alternative these days? Torchlight?

Torchlight 2 I guess as it does seem to be a much better improved version on the original, but it's highly wait and see for me. I know the people behind Titian's Quest are making a new one. Path of Exile, although I can't say it's a better looking alternative. I think there's one more.

thesloppy · 04-21-2012, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Matthean

I know the people behind Titian's Quest are making a new one. Path of Exile, although I can't say it's a better looking alternative.

Path of Exile opened up their beta last week, to anyone willing to pay $10, if there are still folks curious about that one.

Matthean · 04-21-2012, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by thesloppy

Path of Exile opened up their beta last week, to anyone willing to pay $10, if there are still folks curious about that one.

I think they have done two patches since I last played but that's mostly because they added two real quick. I might have to dust it off next week to give it some more play before I get busy again. I could easily see doing the $15 option for it and using the coins or whatever currency they are using to add extra storage. I absolutely horde things in games like this. $15 feels like a steal for a game like this. I would likely add more later on, but I don't get the feeling this is a game that I'm going to be accidently pumping hundreds of dollars into. It desperately needs a third act, but it is being added before it goes live.

mckerney · 04-21-2012, 09:19 AM

I'm looking forward to Torchlight 2, Grim Dawn from the Titan Quest creators, and checking out Path of Exile.

Diablo 3 didn't do much for me while playing it. Can't say I liked pots being nerfed the way they were and the character progression felt dumbed down. With everything else there is to deal with to go alongside that I can't say that it interests me.

thesloppy · 04-21-2012, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Matthean

I could easily see doing the $15 option for it and using the coins or whatever currency they are using to add extra storage. I absolutely horde things in games like this. $15 feels like a steal for a game like this.

I paid the minimum $10 to get access after the open beta, and I think it will easily scratch my action RPG itch, and seems like a relatively good value, compared to all the mediocre early impressions Diablo seems to be garnering...even better value for those who can wait and just play it for free, when it gets released. I sure would like some extra storage though, now that you mention it.

Apathetic Lurker · 04-21-2012, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by thesloppy

I paid the minimum $10 to get access after the open beta, and I think it will easily scratch my action RPG itch, and seems like a relatively good value, compared to all the mediocre early impressions Diablo seems to be garnering...even better value for those who can wait and just play it for free, when it gets released. I sure would like some extra storage though, now that you mention it.

This game is easily worth the 10 bucks I paid for access.

Neon_Chaos · 05-08-2012, 07:51 AM

Preordered diablo 3

CleBrownsfan · 05-08-2012, 07:09 PM

Any good pre-order deals going on?

CleBrownsfan · 05-09-2012, 08:19 AM

I haven't read much about Diablo 3 but wanted to know how the multi-player is going work. Is it co-op or with larger groups?

EDIT: Another question. Will I be able to d/l and play Diablo on both my PC and laptop? If so, will I be able to continue the same character on both devises?

thesloppy · 05-09-2012, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Apathetic Lurker

This game is easily worth the 10 bucks I paid for access.

This probably isn't the right thread, but Path of Exile is having another open weekend, starting this friday, for anybody who's interested.

Neon_Chaos · 05-14-2012, 03:15 AM

Anyone else getting in on the action on Tuesday?

bulletsponge · 05-14-2012, 07:58 AM

most likely

DataKing · 05-14-2012, 08:43 AM

Mine should be arriving tomorrow. Looking forward to it. I just hope my index finger is up to the task.

Fidatelo · 05-14-2012, 08:55 AM

I read last night that there will be a free trial where you can play the first 'act' and level up to 13. Sounds like a good place to start for me.

Matthean · 05-14-2012, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Fidatelo

I read last night that there will be a free trial where you can play the first 'act' and level up to 13. Sounds like a good place to start for me.

That's basically what beta was.

Fidatelo · 05-14-2012, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Matthean

That's basically what beta was.

Ya but I don't have to jam it into a single weekend determined by Blizzard.

Arles · 05-14-2012, 11:02 AM

Yeah, I should have mine tomorrow as well. I haven't played a PC game in a while but I always make an exception for this title

jeff061 · 05-14-2012, 12:03 PM

I told myself I wasn't going to buy it because I really don't believe it's worth $59.

But who am I kidding.

gstelmack · 05-14-2012, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Arles

Yeah, I should have mine tomorrow as well. I haven't played a PC game in a while but I always make an exception for this title

This statement and your sig don't match

Fidatelo · 05-14-2012, 02:26 PM

So much for playing the Starter Edition this week:

"Note: The Diablo III Starter Edition will not be available without a Guest Pass until 30 days after the game launches."

MikaV84 · 05-14-2012, 02:33 PM

Battle.net download for Diablo 3 is 59 euros. Which is just a pile of wonderful, since it's approx 33% pricier than it is in dollars. I guess it's with all the logistics and all.

General Mike · 05-14-2012, 05:00 PM

Wanna play this, but don't want to buy a new computer just to play it.

Scoobz0202 · 05-14-2012, 05:39 PM

So...as a big gamer im ashamed to say ive never played Diablo. Somebody explain to me why i should play diablo 3. Sell it to me. Now. Go

Grover · 05-14-2012, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Scoobz0202

So...as a big gamer im ashamed to say ive never played Diablo. Somebody explain to me why i should play diablo 3. Sell it to me. Now. Go

BECAUSE.

jeff061 · 05-14-2012, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Scoobz0202

So...as a big gamer im ashamed to say ive never played Diablo. Somebody explain to me why i should play diablo 3. Sell it to me. Now. Go

When you explain it, it doesn't sound anywhere near as good. I'm not sure it's really even all that good. I just know I want to play it.

Neon_Chaos · 05-14-2012, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scoobz0202

So...as a big gamer im ashamed to say ive never played Diablo. Somebody explain to me why i should play diablo 3. Sell it to me. Now. Go

Evil is back.

Matthean · 05-14-2012, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scoobz0202

So...as a big gamer im ashamed to say ive never played Diablo. Somebody explain to me why i should play diablo 3. Sell it to me. Now. Go

It is the epitome of "Just one more and I'm done" and the next thing you know it's 2am in the morning style game.

There might have been hack 'n' slash before Diablo, but as usual, Blizzard mainstreamed it in a way that blew everything else away and the only Diablo killer is Blizzard themselves. Somewhere in the list of definitive monster encounters, hearing "Fresh meat" for the first time has to rank rather high. The ending for the first one was rather sweet as well. While I'll argue DII didn't have the same atmospheric feel, it solidified the franchise as one of the most significant in gaming.

Vince, Pt. II · 05-14-2012, 06:58 PM

It's really the ultimate in quick hack 'n slash. You run out, you kill things. They drop things that you can use. Rinse, repeat. It's simply fun. The speed at which you get things done is the best part - as soon as you leave town, creatures start dropping upgrades for your character. By the time you have a good handle on things, you know what pieces you're looking for. And if you get bored, you can whip up a new character in about 30 seconds and have an entirely new game play experience - the playstyles vary considerably from character to character. The story line and atmosphere are enough to get you into it, but not so deep that you have to work to get invested.

jeff061 · 05-14-2012, 06:59 PM

It is really satisfying when things die. It's the sound and the animation. It feels good. Even after then 90 thousandth time.

Shkspr · 05-14-2012, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jeff061

It is really satisfying when things die. It's the sound and the animation. It feels good. Even after then 90 thousandth time.

So you're saying it gets unsatisfying after two weeks?

Grover · 05-14-2012, 07:06 PM

Welcome to Kurast, traveler...

jeff061 · 05-14-2012, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Shkspr

So you're saying it gets unsatisfying after two weeks?

haha, yeah, I was going to add in something like that.

Shkspr · 05-14-2012, 07:21 PM

Aaaand the first normal mode single player completion is registered over in Korea.

There are times I hate the Internet.

jeff061 · 05-14-2012, 07:23 PM

Blizzard loves Korea more than you.

Shkspr · 05-14-2012, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jeff061

Blizzard loves Korea more than you.

Korea is faithful to Blizzard; I'm a dirty little slut who'll play most any game that comes along. I don't blame Blizzard one bit.

Draft Dodger · 05-14-2012, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Scoobz0202

So...as a big gamer im ashamed to say ive never played Diablo. Somebody explain to me why i should play diablo 3. Sell it to me. Now. Go

it's like a more-polished Torchlight

Grover · 05-14-2012, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

it's like a more-polished Torchlight

I'd say Torchlight was a more polished Diablo. Diablo 3 will be a more polished Torchlight.

I have high, high hopes for TL2

04-17-2012, 10:38 AM	#2
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	Amazon.com: Diablo III: Standard Edition: Video Games $59. Don't know. __________________

04-17-2012, 11:16 AM	#6
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	You could always sub to WoW for a year and get it for free. __________________ Why choose failure when success is an option?

04-17-2012, 01:32 PM	#8
thesloppy Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: PDX	I got that email from Newegg as well. If you click down, eventually you get to an order page, where it's marked at $59.99, so I guess it's a typo in the email title....but I had the same visceral reaction that you did, and I can't imagine we're alone. I bet they received some interesting emails today. __________________ Last edited by thesloppy : Today at 05:35 PM. Last edited by thesloppy : 04-17-2012 at 01:32 PM.

04-17-2012, 06:37 PM	#9
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04-17-2012, 06:49 PM	#10
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	Just remember you can't play offline. __________________

04-17-2012, 10:43 AM	#3
mckerney Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Everywhere I've looked including Blizzard's website has it $59.99.

04-17-2012, 10:57 AM	#4
Apathetic Lurker College Prospect Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo,NY	So maybe it is some kind of special edition. Too bad I deleted out of disgust....

04-17-2012, 11:14 AM	#5
mckerney Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Or maybe they think you're in Australia.

04-20-2012, 06:45 AM	#11
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	The open weekend beta has started (I'm not playing) Diablo 3 open beta weekend begins today! \| PC Gamer

04-21-2012, 01:48 AM	#12
mckerney Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Tried out the beta and I won't be buying it. $60 isn't worth shitty social features being forced on you and always online DRM, especially with better looking alternatives out there.

04-21-2012, 08:29 AM	#13
SnowMan High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Georgia via Alaska via Washington	I agree about the always on bs...what's a better looking alternative these days? Torchlight?

04-21-2012, 09:19 AM	#17
mckerney Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	I'm looking forward to Torchlight 2, Grim Dawn from the Titan Quest creators, and checking out Path of Exile. Diablo 3 didn't do much for me while playing it. Can't say I liked pots being nerfed the way they were and the character progression felt dumbed down. With everything else there is to deal with to go alongside that I can't say that it interests me. Last edited by mckerney : 04-21-2012 at 09:20 AM.

05-08-2012, 07:51 AM	#20
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	Preordered diablo 3 __________________ Come and see.

05-08-2012, 07:09 PM	#21
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05-09-2012, 08:19 AM	#22
CleBrownsfan Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: C-Town	I haven't read much about Diablo 3 but wanted to know how the multi-player is going work. Is it co-op or with larger groups? EDIT: Another question. Will I be able to d/l and play Diablo on both my PC and laptop? If so, will I be able to continue the same character on both devises? __________________ *XBox Gamertag:* Pronk32 FOOL-X - Cleveland Naps FOOL - Cleveland Cyclones SLOP - Cuyahoga Spiders Last edited by CleBrownsfan : 05-09-2012 at 11:10 AM.

05-14-2012, 03:15 AM	#24
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	Anyone else getting in on the action on Tuesday? __________________ Come and see.

05-14-2012, 07:58 AM	#25
bulletsponge Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TX	most likely

05-14-2012, 08:43 AM	#26
DataKing Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Chicago	Mine should be arriving tomorrow. Looking forward to it. I just hope my index finger is up to the task. __________________ Current Games Diablo III (BattleTag: DataKing#1685) Allegiances: Chicago Bears - Detroit Red Wings - Kansas Jayhawks Awards: 2011 Golden Scribe - Other Sports Category (The Straight(away) and Narrow - A Forza Motorsport 3 Dynasty)

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05-14-2012, 11:02 AM	#30
Arles Grey Dog Software Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Belleville, IL	Yeah, I should have mine tomorrow as well. I haven't played a PC game in a while but I always make an exception for this title __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com

05-14-2012, 12:03 PM	#31
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	I told myself I wasn't going to buy it because I really don't believe it's worth $59. But who am I kidding. __________________

05-14-2012, 02:26 PM	#33
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	So much for playing the Starter Edition this week: "Note: The Diablo III Starter Edition will not be available without a Guest Pass until 30 days after the game launches." __________________ "Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime."

05-14-2012, 02:33 PM	#34
MikaV84 n00b Join Date: Mar 2012	Battle.net download for Diablo 3 is 59 euros. Which is just a pile of wonderful, since it's approx 33% pricier than it is in dollars. I guess it's with all the logistics and all.

05-14-2012, 05:00 PM	#35
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	Wanna play this, but don't want to buy a new computer just to play it.

05-14-2012, 05:39 PM	#36
Scoobz0202 Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dayton, Ohio	So...as a big gamer im ashamed to say ive never played Diablo. Somebody explain to me why i should play diablo 3. Sell it to me. Now. Go

05-14-2012, 06:58 PM	#41
Vince, Pt. II Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Somewhere More Familiar	It's really the ultimate in quick hack 'n slash. You run out, you kill things. They drop things that you can use. Rinse, repeat. It's simply fun. The speed at which you get things done is the best part - as soon as you leave town, creatures start dropping upgrades for your character. By the time you have a good handle on things, you know what pieces you're looking for. And if you get bored, you can whip up a new character in about 30 seconds and have an entirely new game play experience - the playstyles vary considerably from character to character. The story line and atmosphere are enough to get you into it, but not so deep that you have to work to get invested.

05-14-2012, 06:59 PM	#42
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	It is really satisfying when things die. It's the sound and the animation. It feels good. Even after then 90 thousandth time. __________________ Last edited by jeff061 : 05-14-2012 at 07:00 PM.

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05-14-2012, 07:21 PM	#46
Shkspr College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Amarillo, TX	Aaaand the first normal mode single player completion is registered over in Korea. There are times I hate the Internet. Last edited by Shkspr : 05-14-2012 at 07:21 PM.

05-14-2012, 07:23 PM	#47
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