Diablo 4

[KSUowls]

Well D4 comes out June 6, 2023. I know that we have had some Diablo fans here in the past.

I played the open beta this weekend, and it was fun. The story was pretty interesting, as far as the beta allowed us to go and combat was classic Diablo. The new open world mechanics were definitely a departure for the franchise. It was fun seeing random events appear in the open world, with random other players in the vicinity joining in.

The neatest part was the world boss who appeared at specific intervals throughout the day. He was a challenge, requiring a large number of players, and beating him resulted in some great loot drops.

Prior to playing the beta I had decided that this one was going to be a hard pass for me given Blizzard's recent track record and my dislike of their *monetization*, but now I am on the fence as I did enjoy the experience.

It is still unclear what the endgame loop will be, which I do find a bit surprising being we are so close to release. That will be the biggest make it/break it feature of the game though.

*Clarification on above*

Spoiler

The monetization that I have a problem with is that they are pricing the base game at a premium $70 while also having some kind of cosmetic micro-transaction scheme. Cosmetic only is certainly better than pay-2-win, but it is still not something that I think we should be accepting of in a premium priced game

[Qolopown]

Diablo 2 on the Forever!

[Bard]

So, I'm intrigued and getting this.

My history with this game is from middle school. My buddy had 5 computers in his house, and his mom bought 5 copies of Diablo II.

We had a 3 day straight stay-over during the summer, and we just played the crap out of the game. It was a blast!

That friend would move away later that summer, and I never played Diablo again.

I talked a few of my friends into it, and we are all going to give it a try for a real first time. I'm hoping it is a good time!

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[KSUowls]

I miss those old LAN parties and couch coop experiences.

Played a ton of D2 as a kid

D3 I probably have more total hours in but less enjoyment.

D4 definitely seems promising. Having friends all get the game like you mentioned is what really makes these games fun though.

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[Funkycorm]

Diablo 2 LAN parties were the best! We had a couple the summer I graduated from high school.


As far as 4, I am very much looking forward to it. I am a fan of Blizzard and played the heck out of 3.

I haven't pre ordered it yet, but I will be soon as I am still deciding which version I want to get.

[Hoully]

I've been waiting for this game for a year)) I hope it lives up to my expectations.

[patrickward]

I wait for playing game

[DarthRambo]

Just bought the game. Plan to do a whirlwind barbarian build. I'm not a Diablo veteran player, but enjoy the game in the past. If anyone wants to run some things in the end game stuff later hit me up.

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