Diablo 3 [Updated 4/29/10]

[MorganFreeman]

Diablo 3 [Updated 8/01/10]

I know many of you Edge Gamer's have been patiently awaiting Diablo 3, so I decided to start a thread about it. Please do not ask me for anything other than whatever was posted on here, I can not tell you everything about the game, because I am not associated with Blizzard, and have no intention of the such in my future. With that being said, this took me around an hour to dig up, so please do not rage if I did not post what you were particularly looking for, what is posted here are the things that I find most important, the things that peaked my curiousity, and questions people asked earlier.

Remember, if what you want to know isn't here, visit www.battle.net and find it yourself.

How are the characters different in Diablo III?

Blizzard has completely remade all of the characters, not only creating new classes in general, including comepletely new skills; but you can now choose either a male or female from any of the new classes. Above this, they have changed the rune system, from using runes to make Runewords in items, to using Runes to upgrade your skills.

What are the graphics going to be like in DiabloIII compared to DiabloII?

Recently announced, Blizzard will not be using DX11 Tesselation, due to the fact that some people do not have good enough graphics cards, and they want everyone to have a chance to play. However, the graphics compaired to DiabloII will be about 50x better, however they are keeping the old high camera angle, as previously used in DiabloII.

How will gameplay, other than the characters be different?

Gameplay in DiabloIII will be much different, because Blizzard is adding a system which adds statpoints and skills, so newbies can be equally powerful as the pros. This will make the game alot more fair for those whom are unfamiliar with the game, prior to DiabloIII.

If skills are automatically assigned, how do I make my character more customizable?

As I previously stated, the Rune-system is going to be much different, each rune will add a custom stat to your skills. For example, you can add an attack rune to your teleport, which will make the skill agressive, or add a bounce attack to a fireball, so it riccochet's off monsters and walls, making it mobable.

What are the different classes, and which ones the best?

Blizzard has announced that all classes will be equally valid at everything. This means that you will not need a tank/dps for bossing, each character will be able to solo everything which will equal out gameplay. The different classes include: Witch Doctor, Barbarian, Wizard, and Monk. For more information about the classes, visit this website.
http://us.blizzard.com/diablo3/characters/?rhtml=y

Does Blizzard have an official release date, yet?

Blizzard has kept players waiting for a few years now, and there has been no official release date announced on neither www.blizzard.net, or on their blog, however there are several unconfirmed theories:
1. Blizzcon 2010
2. September 30, 2010
Neither of those have been confirmed by blizzard, but they were both announced on several gaming websites; so please do not get upset if they are wrong, Blizzard is very unpredictable. :facewall:


I will try to update this if any further information is announced, but as of right now; this is all I have to offer. Remember that if you want more information on any of the new classes, bosses, etc; check out www.battle.net, or look them up on youtube.

 

[GBear]

Informative! Thanks.

 

[DanJK]

Diablo 3. No way no way I cant wait till the official release, first thing I buy.

 

[pillar]

By the way, there has been gameplay videos posted on Youtube about the game for like months now. From what ive seen so far, the graphics are gorgeous & the gameplay looks extremely addictive. However, there is word that the new Battle.net is getting rid of lan capability, because the industry thinks that the lan party scene is disappearing. Apparently the makers of these games dont get out much, because lan parties are still big time.

 

[MorganFreeman]

I agree, it is a big step for Diablo. DiabloII, the graphics were unbearable, but the gameplay made up for it. I'm hoping DiabloIII is the same way, according to gameplay; with better graphics :>

 

[TrollFace]

D3 ftw <3

 

[NixJedi]

CANNOT WAIT FOR IT!!!


Blizzard is just dangling StarCraft 2 and Diablo 3 in front of us right now. They are so mean!

 

[an arctic banana]

WHEN IS DIABLO 3 COMING OUT I NEED 2 GET IT AND WE NEED A NEW DIVISION of eGO for it

 

[MorganFreeman]

CANNOT WAIT FOR IT!!!


Blizzard is just dangling StarCraft 2 and Diablo 3 in front of us right now. They are so mean!

Haha I agree, they've been tormenting us all with this wait. I really hope it's worth it. :> From what i've seen though, it's definately worth the way.

I think Blizzard needs to work on one game at a time, that might be what's messing them up, making SC2, D3, and patching WoW. I guess if you look at it that way, it's no wonder why it's taking so long.

:facewall:

 

[StaksNPaks]

nah dude, they have different floors of the building with diff dev teams, 1 floor for the RTS team, one floor for wow nerds, one floor for diablo 3, and another for the next gen mmo, then the random shit is crammed in around it. Cinematics and shit, blah blah blah, all that good stuff.

if they worked on one game at a time, seriously, d3 wouldnt be out till like 2020

They are taking their sweet time cuz they can, and they play the game several hours a day just for testing purposes including forum admins. atleast its def in playable stages, but still doin all the giant lil things. But yeah def agree, needs to come out already ffs

 

[MorganFreeman]

I don't know, I think if they had different divisions to work on games, etc it might speed up the process. But you have to admit, even for a good game; it's taken them a rediculous amount of time to release these two games. I think they need to stop the tension, and work on d3/sc2 rather than patching WoW every 40 minutes.

 

[StaksNPaks]

dude, they do have diff divisions like i said in my previous post. Each division has their own programmers/ art team/ world designer the whole nine yards.

They are gonna keep patching wow every 40 minutes because wow is whats making the money to pay the dev teams for SC2 and D3 to work and allow for further growth including the 4th Division of Blizzard that is working on the Next Gen MMO.

so in closing i will say, they are going to take as long as necessary to ensure the game is going to be what it needs to be at release because they can. Its not because the sc2 and d3 dev teams are working on wow.

 

[Coppertops]

The thing about Blizzard is, the rules don't apply to them. Like shelf life of a game, StarCraft Battle Chests are still being sold. They can take their sweet time and dangle away, because no matter how frustrated we get, we will still buy it.

 

[Jaggededge]

cant wait...*drool*

 

[KKJZ]

dude i cant wait til this game comes out i am so getting it

 

[Akroma]

Haha, Diablo 3.

We'll see Duke Nukem Forever before Diablo 3. xD

 

[MorganFreeman]

The thing about Blizzard is, the rules don't apply to them. Like shelf life of a game, StarCraft Battle Chests are still being sold. They can take their sweet time and dangle away, because no matter how frustrated we get, we will still buy it.

That's true. We will still buy it

Haha, Diablo 3.

We'll see Duke Nukem Forever before Diablo 3. xD

We probably will :S I'm actually very surprised that SC2 was released before D3. We've been waiting for Diablo 3 for about 5 years now u.u

 

[w3st c0ast]

d2 was the best game ever made to this date

 

[Shadowesh]

Can't wait! Diablo 2 was da bomb.

 

[Misti Autumns]

Diablo is a classic. Im really looking forward to giving this a chance.