Diablo 3

[Apathetic Lurker]

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]

Amazon.com: Diablo III: Standard Edition: Video Games (http://www.amazon.com/Diablo-III-Standard-Edition-Pc/dp/B00178630A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1334677056&sr=8-1)


$59.

Don't know.

[mckerney]

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

[Apathetic Lurker]

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

[mckerney]

Or maybe they think you're in Australia.

[spleen1015]

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

[Apathetic Lurker]

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]

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]

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]

Just remember you can't play offline.

[Thomkal]

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

Diablo 3 open beta weekend begins today! | PC Gamer (http://www.pcgamer.com/2012/04/20/diablo-3-open-beta-weekend-begins-today/)

[mckerney]

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]

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

[Matthean]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Preordered diablo 3

[CleBrownsfan]

Any good pre-order deals going on?

[CleBrownsfan]

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]

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]

Anyone else getting in on the action on Tuesday?

[bulletsponge]

most likely

[DataKing]

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

[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.

[Matthean]

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]

That's basically what beta was.

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

[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 :)

[jeff061]

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]

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 :devil:

[Fidatelo]

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]

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]

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

[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

[Grover]

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]

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]

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]

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. :lol: 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]

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]

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

[Shkspr]

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]

Welcome to Kurast, traveler...

[jeff061]

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

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

[Shkspr]

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

There are times I hate the Internet.

[jeff061]

Blizzard loves Korea more than you.

[Shkspr]

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]

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]

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

[Ragone]

So what are your guys battletag names?

[saldana]

So what are your guys battletag names?

Saldana27

i will be setting the alarm for 2:55 EDT to get up and start

[Neon_Chaos]

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

Diablo in Five Minutes - Diablo 3 (PC) - IGN Video (http://www.ign.com/videos/2012/05/04/diablo-in-five-minutes)

[Ragone]

Kethry#1580

[Icy]

Installing now the mac version, Icekill#2194

[CrimsonFox]

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

I didn't really play much of Diablo 2 even though I got both it and the expansion. They just didn't have the same feel of the original. I'm not saying they weren't good games and probably improved any problem mechanics. But the roiginal Diablo is still one of the best games of all times for me. I think the story/atmosphere played a large part of that too.
Since I didn't really play D2 I'd be wasting money on D3 I think. So go play D1 for really cheap (or even free :) )

(and most definitely wait until they do a major bug patch and upgrade/expand their servers)

[Grover]

I am going to buy a hard copy in a couple hours. I just want the box, I dunno why.

[CrimsonFox]

I am going to buy a hard copy in a couple hours. I just want the box, I dunno why.

Then you'll have more to recycle and thus improve the planet!

[Neon_Chaos]

Installing now.

Add me: NeonChaos#6746

[jeff061]

Jeff061#1137

[mauchow]

must.resist.urge

[jeff061]

You won't. I'd say wait for sale, but it'll take a couple years before Blizzard drops it a dollar.

[Grover]

BattleTag: ShadowMuppet#1565

[Grover]

Then you'll have more to recycle and thus improve the planet!

It came with D3 stationary!

[DataKing]

I won't be playing until tonight or tomorrow, but go ahead and add me all the same. DataKing#1685

[Icy]

I have been playing fine for 2 hours but then i decided to stop and log out and now i can't login again and play the offline campaign because servers are too busy :/

I understand that Blizard wants to avoid piracy, but to force you to login to play the offline campaign is over the top, specially if they don't have the infrastructure ready for the expected huge demand.

[Neon_Chaos]

Finished 3 chapters in Act I.

So far, so good. This is going to be fun, since SouthEastAsia is in the Americas Region. :)

[Lonnie]

I am Zapartan#1168

I'm in a hotel and it is downloading at 10 KBps. I don't think it will be playable until tomorrow. :(

[Coffee Warlord]

I have been playing fine for 2 hours but then i decided to stop and log out and now i can't login again and play the offline campaign because servers are too busy :/

I understand that Blizard wants to avoid piracy, but to force you to login to play the offline campaign is over the top, specially if they don't have the infrastructure ready for the expected huge demand.

And this is why I will not be buying Diablo III, or any game that requires this shit.

On a more amusing note, one of my coworkers decided to work from home today. We're all calling shenanigans there. :)

[chinaski]

chinaski#1534

[bulletsponge]

installing now

battletag bowazon#1584

[Scoobz0202]

Broke down. Never played this game before, but I'm going to check it out. Fuck you Blizzard.

battletag for those who want to watch a FNG be a dumbass CancerStik#1845

[Grover]

For lack of not having one of these on the thread anywhere...

FOFC BATTLETAGS:
Arles - GreyDog#1291
Big Fo - PhilG#1727
bulletsponge - bowazon#1584
chinaski - chinaski#1534
Chubby - Chubby#1243
CleBrownsFan - CleBrownsFan#1387
DataKing - DataKing#1685
DougW - Dolicoja#1182
Eaglesfan27 - Eaglesfan27#1251
gstelmack - GRCurmudgeon#1451
Grover - ShadowMuppet#1565
HarryLime - RIGAMORTIS#6849
hoopsguy - HOOPSGUY#1154
Icy - icekill#2194
jeff061 - jeff061#1137
Lonnie - Zapartan#4168
mauboy1 - mauchow1982#1952
mckerney - RockinRanger#1570
Neon_Chaos - NeonChaos#6746
Peregrine - Peregrine#1345
Radii - Rhiow#1737
Ragone - Kethry#1580
Saldana - Saldana27#1721
Scoobz0202 - CancerStik#1845
Shkspr - Shkspr#1346
spleen1015 - spleen1015#1223
Vince Part II - Bodkin#1331


If I missed you, let me know. I'll keep this list updated.

[DataKing]

DataKing#1685

[Grover]

Quite a shame that the servers appear to be down.

[Scoobz0202]

Quite a shame that the servers appear to be down.

I'm reading that it's "maintenance" with a possible ETA of 4:30EST. But I'm also reading people are getting in now. So maybe any minute?

Either way, my downloads about 50% done so I have about an hour till I can attempt it so hopefully by 5 I can give this shit a go.

[jaygr]

So how would this game be for someone who has never played the first two? It is pretty hard to find first impressions on the net right now, maybe because everyone is having trouble logging in.

I'm intrigued by all the hype but honestly am not sure what to expect from the game.

[jeff061]

So how would this game be for someone who has never played the first two? It is pretty hard to find first impressions on the net right now, maybe because everyone is having trouble logging in.

I'm intrigued by all the hype but honestly am not sure what to expect from the game.

Few games out there are easier to get in to.

[Peregrine]

Just buying the game now - battletag Peregrine#1345.

[chinaski]

Not the smoothest launch so far, but I pretty much expected it. Not being able to play single player offline really does blow.

[Shkspr]

So how would this game be for someone who has never played the first two? It is pretty hard to find first impressions on the net right now, maybe because everyone is having trouble logging in.

I'm intrigued by all the hype but honestly am not sure what to expect from the game.

For those who have played Diablo before, the short answer is that it's Diablo, only shiny and new. It took about half an hour to get back into the groove of playing, but the gameplay fits like a well worn kid glove. There are some changes, particularly in the way skills work in this game, that will probably cause NerdRage, but the changes make a whole lot of sense and work smoothly.

For those who have not played Diablo before, you've probably played Diablo before. It was just called Titan Quest, or Darkstone, or Fate, or Torchlight, or any one of several dozen other action RPGs where you hack and slash your way through a nearly endless procession of baddies in isometric view to gain ever more exotic piles of gold and randomized equipment. The reason Diablo 3 is so hyped is the reason we're excited for FBPB3, why we keep buying FM every year, and why quite a few of us still hold out hope of getting another FOF or TCY from Jim: when Blizzard is on its game, they are one of the best developers in the world at what they do -in this case, that means taking the best interface and control system ideas anyone has come up with, and making them as intuitive to get into as possible. (It is quite possible they suck mightily at keeping server queues low.) This is a Diablo informed not only by Blizzard's past, but with influences from Guild Wars, Titan Quest, the Elder Scrolls, and a host of other products I'm sure I haven't picked up on yet.

Login issues and server stability are the only things I've seen wrong with the game so far. It's pissing me off that there are problems, but the time I have spent in the game so far has been very satisfying. Not everyone likes the hack and slash style of gameplay, but for those who do, Diablo is still the bar by which to measure the genre.

Oh, and my gamertag is Shkspr1346, since I remembered to look at it this afternoon. :)

[CleBrownsfan]

My gamertag is:
CleBrownsFan#1387

I played a little bit this morning and at work. Got to lvl 9 and I'm loving the pace of the game. A little easy but I'm sure once lvl gets a little higher it will be a little more challenging.

[mauchow]

Christ - just bought it. Downloading now. ARGH! I wasn't going to do it!

Now I just have to hope my little laptop can run it well.

[Peregrine]

I think I would be happier with D3's always-on nonsense if Blizzard hadn't been so open that a big reason was so they could make money off a real-money auction house.

[mauchow]

mauchow1982#1952

[Apathetic Lurker]

And this is why I will not be buying Diablo III, or any game that requires this shit.

On a more amusing note, one of my coworkers decided to work from home today. We're all calling shenanigans there. :)

I probably won't either...I have issues with any non mmorp game that requires me to login.....

[Ragone]

played a wizard to 10ish.. gonna mess around with a dh later when servers are up

[Grover]

Gonna start a DH with a buddy as soon as the servers are up. And a WD with another buddy.

[Scoobz0202]

I did a little reading up and I think my first character will be a Monk. They seem pretty neat..

[CrimsonFox]

It came with D3 stationary!

:lol: I have nothing to add to that. :D

[Grover]

:lol: I have nothing to add to that. :D

Go ahead, mask your jealousy.

[CleBrownsfan]

I did a little reading up and I think my first character will be a Monk. They seem pretty neat..

That's what I started... I like the class so far

[gstelmack]

GRCurmudgeon#1451

[DanGarion]

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

If you love games where you click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click, you will like it.

[Scoobz0202]

If you love games where you click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click, you will like it.

Oh man, I've really been looking for a way to put this Logitech G9x through it's paces.

Hopefully she's up for the challenge.

[McLovin]

How's the game? Is it worth 60 bucks ?

[Neon_Chaos]

The first time I saw my Barbarian send an undead flying across the screen was epic.

[CrimsonFox]

If you love games where you click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click, you will like it.

:funkychickendance:

The winner.
/thread

[CrimsonFox]

Go ahead, mask your jealousy.


Only if I can make the mask out of D3 stationery! :banana:

[tyketime]

Here's a 4-minute explanation of the game:

<iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/geuAc8F7Gt0" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" width="560"></iframe>

[Vince, Pt. II]

Hrm. My install (from a hard copy of the game) seems to be taking a while. I'd imagine the DVD that shipped was an old build and I'm having to download a phantom "patch." Hopefully I get to the "fail to log in due to overtaxed servers" stage by the end of the night.

[Big Fo]

PhilG#1727 here, about to start playing for the first time.

[Grover]

Any idea how to identify greens and up? I haven't seen a scroll of identify anywhere, nobody in Tristram seems to carry them

[Neon_Chaos]

Any idea how to identify greens and up? I haven't seen a scroll of identify anywhere, nobody in Tristram seems to carry them

Right-click on the item to identify. They removed scrolls from the game.

[Vince, Pt. II]

Bodkin#1331 here, installing as we speak.

[Vince, Pt. II]

Hrm. My install (from a hard copy of the game) seems to be taking a while. I'd imagine the DVD that shipped was an old build and I'm having to download a phantom "patch." Hopefully I get to the "fail to log in due to overtaxed servers" stage by the end of the night.

Also, if anyone else has this problem, you have to enable Secondary logon under Control Panel\Administrative Settings\Settings. As long as it's set to anything but "Disabled" it'll work.

[MikeVic]

So does anyone have a trial thing (guest pass I think it's called)? Apparently you can't get the trial right now without one, so right now my plans of trying the game over the weekend are shot. :p

[Matthean]

So does anyone have a trial thing (guest pass I think it's called)? Apparently you can't get the trial right now without one, so right now my plans of trying the game over the weekend are shot. :p

Not for the first 30 days, aka the same time when everybody else will be able to consistently play. :devil:

[mauchow]

Ah, shit I'm stupid, I didn't do a "Can I run this" test before buying.... Gonna need a new laptop now. Fuck. I wonder if I can return it.

[Grover]

Right-click on the item to identify. They removed scrolls from the game.

Thanks! After I read that I saw exactly where it tells you to do that.

[Scoobz0202]

Ah, shit I'm stupid, I didn't do a "Can I run this" test before buying.... Gonna need a new laptop now. Fuck. I wonder if I can return it.

Have you tried it? I would assume that Diablo III is pretty scalable like WoW is. Maybe not, though

[chinaski]

Have you tried it? I would assume that Diablo III is pretty scalable like WoW is. Maybe not, though

it is, and it even has a super low graphics mode.

[Scoobz0202]

I really want to play now that I bought it. Servers were down when I bought it, and now when I go to play before bed they just go down as I create my character.

I'm not one of those SUPER ENTITLED GIMMEM INE NOW OR ELSE type gamers, but for a developer as large and established as Blizzard some shit I just don't understand.

[chinaski]

damnit, i shouldn't have logged out.

[Vince, Pt. II]

Yeah, this has been a disappointment.

[mckerney]

Oh man, I've really been looking for a way to put this Logitech G9x through it's paces.

Hopefully she's up for the challenge.

Your G9x will be able to handle it like a champ! Mine has gotten me through much Dota, love that mouse.

[Arles]

My battletag: GreyDog#1291

I played a little earlier but will have to try again later tomorrow. Not sure I will make the 11:45 "restart".

[Vince, Pt. II]

Finally got in to play a little. Very impressed with the graphics, gameplay seems smooth. Little too "on rails" to begin with, in my opinion. One of the greatest parts about Diablo II was you were almost instantly given an extremely open world, and it was simply "explore." I understand you're catering to a different gamer now, but even the first level of the cathedral (first real quest after the intro "this is what the buttons do, hurr" quest) was pretty straightforward.

Looking forward to getting to know the game more tomorrow!

[Grover]

Once you get past the Cathedral it opens up big time, I've found. And like Diablo 2 it seems to generate random maps for the same areas.

[Peregrine]

So can someone enlighten me on how dual wielding compares to two handed weapons? I just don't understand if I am DW two weapons in the 10.5 range, is a single 2 hander of 14-15 dps better than that? I just don't have a good feel for how the dps of the two weapons add up.

[Grover]

Dual Wield vs 2H - Forums - Diablo III (https://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/4662237066)

Here's some interesting discussion on it.

On my level 13 Demon Hunter I've been using 2 1H crossbows.

[Lonnie]

Pretty miserable time trying to play at this hotel and their shitty internet. It seems not only is your login authenticated online, but ever action is transmitted up and then returned before you process it.

I started a Wizard. Walking around seems fine, but when I cast a spell I get a 1-2 second delay before it shows on screen. I was able to struggle through the first section where it is only the walking dead, but I know once I get a little further into it I will not be able to stay alive very long playing like that. Guess I'll have to wait until I get home to really jump into it.

[DataKing]

Just read this at InsertCoin:

The first game breaking bug has already been found in the game. During one mission if you’re the Demon Hunter class and give your equipped shield to a Templar follower, the game will boot you off the server, give you a 3006 error and won’t let you log back in. It’s being worked on, but stay away from that templar, Demon Hunters.

[Apathetic Lurker]

I am weak...........Somehow a copy of D3 ended up in my hand after driving by Best Buy.....sigh

[tyketime]

I am weak...........Somehow a copy of D3 ended up in my hand after driving by Best Buy.....sigh

LOL. I swore I would hold out, but feel my defenses are weakening...

[Izulde]

I'm trying to avoid the hype train too and I have to keep reminding myself I didn't play D1 all that much and never played D2.

[Peregrine]

So I see how to access the Auction House from the main menu outside the game, but is there also a way to get there from inside? Of course it is so laggy it is barely functional but maybe that will improve with time. Also, when do I actually receive items I buy there?

[chinaski]

So I see how to access the Auction House from the main menu outside the game, but is there also a way to get there from inside? Of course it is so laggy it is barely functional but maybe that will improve with time. Also, when do I actually receive items I buy there?

You have to leave your current game to access the auction house. You receive purchased items immediately, I cant remember exactly where you collect them from... I *think* its the completed tab from the auction house ui.

[Peregrine]

Ah you are right, in the completed tab there is a button that lets you send the item to your stash in game.

[chinaski]

good tips and tricks write up..
Diablo 3 Tips & Tricks — Come for the Demons, Stay for the Loot (http://www.gameranx.com/features/id/6751/article/diablo-3-tips-tricks-come-for-the-demons-stay-for-the-loot/)

[Grover]

Nice link! Great find.

I am loving the Demon Hunter so far.

[tyketime]

Are you still experiencing Server issues or are you able to log on and play relatively lag free?

[Ragone]

I love the demon hunter.. it actually feels like some skill involved rather then mindless clicking

[Neon_Chaos]

I love the demon hunter.. it actually feels like some skill involved rather then mindless clicking

Normal mode IS mindless clicking. :)

Can't wait to finish the game and get started with the higher diffilcuty levels.

[Grover]

A brave group of FOFC heroes.

http://i.imgur.com/IPebn.jpg

[Peregrine]

Love it, Grover. It was a lot of fun having a FOFC group going.

[CleBrownsfan]

haha awesome!

[saldana]

saldana27#1721

[Grover]

Love it, Grover. It was a lot of fun having a FOFC group going.

I had a great time with it. Looking forward to doing it some more in the future.

[chinaski]

A brave group of FOFC heroes.

http://i.imgur.com/IPebn.jpg

haha nice pic!

[chinaski]

I had a great time with it. Looking forward to doing it some more in the future.

Im down anytime, specially with that group make up.

[Scoobz0202]

Sweet mother of god. I actually made it to the front gate before the server went down this time. Woo me

[CrimsonFox]

heh. I just read this game is internet only. heh. Didn't realize that.

I can't remember if D2 was as well.

[Grover]

It's frustrating that the servers are down, but expected.

I'm perusing the D3 forums at battle.net and it's hilarious. People are freaking out. Don't they realize that every single online game launch ever has had problems like this the first few days and it will continue on that way with launches forever?

In a week everyone will forget about all these issues on the first couple of days.

[Radii]

I am Rhiow#1737

[Ragone]

Can someone mockup a battletag listing?

[Grover]

Can someone mockup a battletag listing?

Front Office Football Central - View Single Post - Diablo 3 (http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/showpost.php?p=2656183&postcount=73)

[Apathetic Lurker]

Can't say i'm overly impressed by the graphics...POE has better graphics..and its free to boot.......

[CrimsonFox]

POE, you say? and FREE you say? (imagine Dr Zoidberg talking ) :)

[Shkspr]

Can't say i'm overly impressed by the graphics...POE has better graphics..and its free to boot.......

Well, someone's got to drink RC Cola...might as well be you. :p

[Neon_Chaos]

Picked up a rare Righteous Honor monk fist. Sold it in the Auction house. Current highest bid at 3600 gold. Yay.

[law90026]

The gold AH is interesting. Some of the prices for gear are relatively low (though it may be because the AH is very new at this stage) and so it's not terribly difficult to pick up a bunch of gear for your new character and make the game even easier.

Not sure how this will affect the real-money AH but if prices stay this low, there may not be that much real money to be made.

[Neon_Chaos]

Prices should normalize as supply increases.

[Grover]

I'm so focused on salvaging anything I don't used I haven't even thought of using the AH. Made a really, really nice rare helm earlier tonight:

54 armor, +20 str, +18 dex, +42 life from health globes.

[CrimsonFox]

WOohoo! I finally got my original Diablo 2 disc to work in Windows 7! Anyone else want in on a fresh muliplayer D2 adventure? :)

Yes I know. I R slow

[Icy]

I'm so focused on salvaging anything I don't used I haven't even thought of using the AH. Made a really, really nice rare helm earlier tonight:

54 armor, +20 str, +18 dex, +42 life from health globes.

FYI, if you sell the magic stuff in the AH and then use the money to buy ingredients the for the blacksmith you will make way more profit than salvaging the magic stuff.

[Apathetic Lurker]

Graphics seem muddy and not so vibrant. Poe graphics are much more crisp. Diablo III art reminds me of 2008.....

Maybe im jaded by games like Skyrim

[gstelmack]

My wife and I had fun for the 15 or 20 minutes we got to play before we lost connection to the server...

[mckerney]

The gold AH is interesting. Some of the prices for gear are relatively low (though it may be because the AH is very new at this stage) and so it's not terribly difficult to pick up a bunch of gear for your new character and make the game even easier.

Not sure how this will affect the real-money AH but if prices stay this low, there may not be that much real money to be made.

I'd be shocked if there's any kind of market in the RMAH for anything other than end game level loot. I can't see many people spending money on gear when they could end up finding or crafting something better in an hour or so of play.

I have been amazed at what people have been willing to spend money on before though.

[Grover]

Graphics seem muddy and not so vibrant. Poe graphics are much more crisp. Diablo III art reminds me of 2008.....

Maybe im jaded by games like Skyrim

Well... at least it's not sprites

[mckerney]

Wasn't planning on getting it, but a friend talked me into it.

RockinRanger#1570 if you want to add me.

[Neon_Chaos]

A nice strategy I've been doing is scouring the auction houses for Rare equipment that is my level and have max buyout values of 1000 gold.

I'm nearly decked out it Rare gear for less than 8000 gold. :)

[mckerney]

I've put a couple rare items I've crafted up in the auction house. So far I've been disassembling nearly everything I've picked up at the blacksmith and spent most of my gold either upgrading the blacksmith or jeweler, upgrading gems and crafting items.

Don't think I'd ever use the auction house for purchases, most of the fun for me in games like this is finding or crafting gear for my characters.

[Tim Tellean]

Very disappointed. I just spent 2.5 days downloading so I can use a guest pass. My son bought the full version and we hoped to play at least Act 1 together. But we can't. A guest pass and full-purchaser cannot play together.

[Grover]

Page of Blacksmithing? Anybody know if these are bought items or if they drop randomly in the world...

[mckerney]

Page of Blacksmithing? Anybody know if these are bought items or if they drop randomly in the world...

From the comments here:

Page of Blacksmithing - Game Guide - Diablo III (http://us.battle.net/d3/en/item/page-of-blacksmithing)

"They drop in Nightmare and beyond."

[Grover]

From the comments here:

Page of Blacksmithing - Game Guide - Diablo III (http://us.battle.net/d3/en/item/page-of-blacksmithing)

"They drop in Nightmare and beyond."

Guess I'm not leveling up for quite awhile then.

[SirFozzie]

I checked to see if my laptop will run D3.. guess I'll have to wait until my computer is fixed.. brother swears it will be fixed by June 1.. it better as he is going to Saudi Arabia for a month then :P

[HarryLime]

Started as a demon hunter.. definitely not a fun class for the solo players out there, but get in there with a tank and stand back and my word it is fun!

The game starts off pretty slow, but by the time you get into act 2-3 it really does pickup! good fun!

user name is below if anyone wants to add1!

RIGAMORTIS#6849

[Neon_Chaos]

Salvaging seems kind of broken right now because of the AH.

Salvaging a Blue gets you one Subtle Essence, and sometimes a Fang.

You can get Subtle Essence on the Auction House for roughly 25 gold.

Blues sell for about 100++ to the merchants. Technically speaking, you can just keep on selling your blues to the merchant and buy 3x as much Subtle Essence from the Auction House.

[chinaski]

Just finished the game, final fight was insane. If it wasn't for my passive that brings me back to life with 10% health, I would have died a few times. One of the best games i've ever played. Now to go through on Nightmare.

[Grover]

Salvaging seems kind of broken right now because of the AH.

Salvaging a Blue gets you one Subtle Essence, and sometimes a Fang.

You can get Subtle Essence on the Auction House for roughly 25 gold.

Blues sell for about 100++ to the merchants. Technically speaking, you can just keep on selling your blues to the merchant and buy 3x as much Subtle Essence from the Auction House.

of course I go to the AH and neither seem to be for sale, bizarre.

Never mind, having to put in a quantity is a bit weird.

[jeff061]

I've only been able to play the game for 20 minutes and looks like I won't be able to play for another week. So that sucks.

That said, while the game is not a graphical powerhouse(never was expected to be), it's still looks better than the beta. The main player especially, animations and colors are miles ahead of beta. Which was a concern of mine.

Diablo 2 was the same, animations on the players had a fraction of the amount of frames as the full version. So I was hoping it turns out this way.

All in all I think this game is what Diablo 2 should have been. Loved D1, D2 never clicked with me. And I haven't even messed around with the auction house, I generally love playing the auction house in games as much as the game itself.

[jeff061]

Salvaging seems kind of broken right now because of the AH.

Salvaging a Blue gets you one Subtle Essence, and sometimes a Fang.

You can get Subtle Essence on the Auction House for roughly 25 gold.

Blues sell for about 100++ to the merchants. Technically speaking, you can just keep on selling your blues to the merchant and buy 3x as much Subtle Essence from the Auction House.

I would expect the market to work this out. Unless there is a variable at play we are not aware of.

[Grover]

Elemental Arrow > Ball Lightning is my best friend.

[Icy]

I have started my second character, a Witch Doctor to change gameplay style from my first one, a Barbarian.

I'm having a ton of fun with it so far and have it at level 11 already. The only issue is that i created it as female and didn't notice it until she was level 6 already, so i'll stick to my first ever female character in a game.

Next i'm going to try a Monk, that i think could be useful in multiplayer because it's healing attributes, as most of people uses other style of players.

[mckerney]

Started as a demon hunter.. definitely not a fun class for the solo players out there, but get in there with a tank and stand back and my word it is fun!

The game starts off pretty slow, but by the time you get into act 2-3 it really does pickup! good fun!

user name is below if anyone wants to add1!

RIGAMORTIS#6849

I played through normal solo as a demon hunter, it was pretty fun. There's plenty of ways to stay safe. Chain a bunch of enemies together and drop some traps to slow them and then finish off a big group with impale. Plus you can get out of danger easily with tumble. I don't think I would have been able to beat Rakanoth or Diablo without the turrets though, but the stunning impale helped a lot too.

[mckerney]

Elemental Arrow > Ball Lightning is my best friend.

I never really used Elemental Arrow yet. Impale > Overpenetration for 250% damage to all enemies in a line though, big fan.

[gstelmack]

Next i'm going to try a Monk, that i think could be useful in multiplayer because it's healing attributes, as most of people uses other style of players.

I've got a Monk in the co-op game I'm playing with my wife. He's making a reasonable tank with his melee settings, she has a Demon Hunter for the ranged attack. He's a lot of fun to play.

[Neon_Chaos]

I would expect the market to work this out. Unless there is a variable at play we are not aware of.

I am constantly decking out my Barbarian with full Rare equipment every time I level up now (not including amulet and rings). I've mainly gone for high base value and magic drops.

I've got 51% magic drop, and the blues are dropping everywhere... a good solid run would earn me around 1k to 2k worth of blues when sold in the shops.

Again, this isn't for everyone, but it's nice that it's there.

I fully expect this strategy to peter out when I reach the higher levels, though.

[chinaski]

Nightmare mode is a blast, feels like a whole new game. The amount of gold and rares that drop is much higher as well.

[DataKing]

I remember in the first Diablo when gold actually took up inventory space. I had a field near Tristram covered in gold coins. :)

[jeff061]

I remember in the first Diablo when gold actually took up inventory space. I had a field near Tristram covered in gold coins. :)


LOL, I forgot about that. Brings back memories.

[Grover]

Just finished Act II with a buddy. That was awesome. Another excellent cut-scene as well.

[tyketime]

Damn damn damn you all! I really wanted to wait a couple of weeks... but something happened. First character - Wizard!

[Chubby]

Chubby#1243

[CrimsonFox]

heh finally got past the boring early part of Diablo 2 that made me put it down to begin with . Guessing it gets better now. Quick question. What is the most fun class to play in Diablo 2 (including the expansion). I haven't installed the expansion yet but I have it and could do that too. Don't want to make a million characters but want to get it right the first time :)

[Chubby]

heh finally got past the boring early part of Diablo 2 that made me put it down to begin with . Guessing it gets better now. Quick question. What is the most fun class to play in Diablo 2 (including the expansion). I haven't installed the expansion yet but I have it and could do that too. Don't want to make a million characters but want to get it right the first time :)

Bowazon!

[hoopsguy]

Damn damn damn you all! I really wanted to wait a couple of weeks... but something happened. First character - Wizard!

Ditto - will be loading it up tonight after I get my daughter off to bed.

[Eaglesfan27]

I also caved.. hope to have time to play tomorrow.

[Matthean]

There is a secret level and let's just say it's a middle finger to people who claimed the game wasn't dark enough.


ou need to create a staff to access it. Ingredients needed are:

Black Mushroom - This spawns in Cathedral Level 1, Act 1

Shinbone - Spawns randomly in the fireplace in Leoric's Manor, Act 1

Liquid Rainbow - Spawns in the Mysterious Cave in the Mysterious Chest in the Oasis, Act 2. Save the old man and he will open the chest.

Wirts Cowbell is sold by a merchants in the city, Act 2.

Gibbering Gemstone - A random drop from Chiltara in the Caverns of Frost, Act 3. It's in the Ballistae fight area. If you get Ice Caverns exit out try again. The mob is random.

The Plans drops randomly from Izual, Act 4.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/JeQzJC-vS40" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[jeff061]

There is a secret level and let's just say it's a middle finger to people who claimed the game wasn't dark enough.


ou need to create a staff to access it. Ingredients needed are:

Black Mushroom - This spawns in Cathedral Level 1, Act 1

Shinbone - Spawns randomly in the fireplace in Leoric's Manor, Act 1

Liquid Rainbow - Spawns in the Mysterious Cave in the Mysterious Chest in the Oasis, Act 2. Save the old man and he will open the chest.

Wirts Cowbell is sold by a merchants in the city, Act 2.

Gibbering Gemstone - A random drop from Chiltara in the Caverns of Frost, Act 3. It's in the Ballistae fight area. If you get Ice Caverns exit out try again. The mob is random.

The Plans drops randomly from Izual, Act 4.

<iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/JeQzJC-vS40" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" width="560"></iframe>

So that's pretty much one of the more awesome things I've seen this month.

[Grover]

Front Office Football Central - View Single Post - Diablo 3 (http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/showpost.php?p=2656183&postcount=73)

If I've missed anybody to this point, please let me know.

[chinaski]

There is a secret level and let's just say it's a middle finger to people who claimed the game wasn't dark enough.


ou need to create a staff to access it. Ingredients needed are:

Black Mushroom - This spawns in Cathedral Level 1, Act 1

Shinbone - Spawns randomly in the fireplace in Leoric's Manor, Act 1

Liquid Rainbow - Spawns in the Mysterious Cave in the Mysterious Chest in the Oasis, Act 2. Save the old man and he will open the chest.

Wirts Cowbell is sold by a merchants in the city, Act 2.

Gibbering Gemstone - A random drop from Chiltara in the Caverns of Frost, Act 3. It's in the Ballistae fight area. If you get Ice Caverns exit out try again. The mob is random.

The Plans drops randomly from Izual, Act 4.

<iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/JeQzJC-vS40" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" width="560"></iframe>


thats.... amazing.

[Vince, Pt. II]

heh finally got past the boring early part of Diablo 2 that made me put it down to begin with . Guessing it gets better now. Quick question. What is the most fun class to play in Diablo 2 (including the expansion). I haven't installed the expansion yet but I have it and could do that too. Don't want to make a million characters but want to get it right the first time :)

Some of my favorite classes:

Hammeradin (Paladin heavy on the righteous hammer spell)
Druid with fissure/molten boulder
Necromancer with Bone Spear
Any kind of Assassin
Any kind of Amazon

Not my kind of play style, but an Ice Sorceress was a good choice as well.

[hoopsguy]

HOOPSGUY#1154

[spleen1015]

spleen1015#1223

[Grover]

Some of my favorite classes:

Hammeradin (Paladin heavy on the righteous hammer spell)
Druid with fissure/molten boulder
Necromancer with Bone Spear
Any kind of Assassin
Any kind of Amazon

Not my kind of play style, but an Ice Sorceress was a good choice as well.

Hammerdin? Psh. Zealadin!

[SirFozzie]

No bubbleadins in D3?

[Vince, Pt. II]

Do not click on this if you don't want to know about the story of Diablo III.

WTF, you can't kill Deckard Cain!

[Grover]

Wizard is definitely a rough start solo.

[HarryLime]

wow... just finished normal difficulty.. EPIC

picked up my first legendary loot to... good ole Frostburn Gauntlets... boy did i spend a lot of gold gambling for those in Diablo 2 :D good times!

[Ragone]

they need to let people make private chat channels and stuff.. would be cool to have fofc channel heh

[Grover]

they need to let people make private chat channels and stuff.. would be cool to have fofc channel heh

+10,000

[chinaski]

anyone know if there is a way to set yourself away/afk or be able to create a closed game that friends cannot join?

[HarryLime]

It's in the game settings.... Options > Social > Quick Join (Uncheck)

i believe that works.

[Grover]

Just powered a Wizard through Act I. Went shopping on the AH afterward to prepare for Act II. 90% magic find. Fun in the desert upcoming.

But now a nap, West Ham battles for promotion in under four hours and I've been up all night.

[HarryLime]

lol stick to 1 character grover :D its worth it, just keeps getting better and better!

[Grover]

lol stick to 1 character grover :D its worth it, just keeps getting better and better!

I know, I know. I want to push through with the Wizard. Not sure how much I'll get to play my DH (27, through Act II, with my buddy).

[Neon_Chaos]

Anyone playing later? I'm doing ACT III Normal with my Lvl27 Barb.

[Apathetic Lurker]

my handle is Evilbart1486...Still trying out classes. Barb 10, DH 3, Monk 12

[CrimsonFox]

Bowazon!


you got it! :) Just made one and definitely going to like it :) I made a paladin first but I"m kinda over the up close and personal thing. It was a sceptreadin :)

Currently my amazon is a Spearazon ;)

[Chubby]

yeah I like ranged, playing a DH to start D3

[Scoobz0202]

Anyone playing later? I'm doing ACT III Normal with my Lvl27 Barb.

Im at the very beginning of ACT III w my 23 Monk. Ill be playing in 30-40 minutes if you are around

[hoopsguy]

Hmm, I guess I must be closing in on the end of Act 1. At level 14, just took out the Jailer. Barbarian is amazing at whaling on crowds.

At some point I'm going to have to start mastering some of the skills instead of just brute forcing stuff, but I haven't really hit that point yet.

[Vince, Pt. II]

I'm enjoying my Monk so far, but I have to say that the primary attack skills seem sort of underwhelming at first. After I got Thunderclap for Fists of Thunder, the others seem...well, kind of lame.

[Neon_Chaos]

Just finished ACT 3 and 4 in under 4 hours. Whew.

[ShaneTheMaster]

How is loot dispersed to a group? Or is it a free-for-all?

[mckerney]

I believe everyone gets their own drops of loot and gold.

[Radii]

How is loot dispersed to a group? Or is it a free-for-all?

Separate loot is generated for each player and everyone only sees their own loot on the ground. Once I've picked something up if I see something good for another class in my group I can drop it on the ground and everyone will see it at that point.

[Mustang]

Addicted to that damn auction house.

Went in with 50K and a hour or so later I have 78K and 4 legendary armor pieces (Theoric's Crown, Goldwrap Belt, Born's Carapace and something else that alludes me right now...)

[Scoobz0202]

This week is a blur.

[Grover]

This week is a blur.

A blur of Diablo FURY

[Peregrine]

The great thing about buying legendary pieces on the AH is once you outgrow them you can re-sell them.

[Radii]

I beat normal and started up Nightmare tonight with a buddy, I'm playing a wizard, he's a barb. Red laser beam (right click/Disintegrate) ripping apart a dozen mobs all at once is immensely satisfying.

[Eaglesfan27]

Playing for first time. I'm Eaglesfan27#1251

[chinaski]

Finished up Nightmare, pretty much solo'd it all. I really need to find a good group of 3 more for Hell mode. Much more fun in groups. Still having a blast though.

[Mustang]

When can one reasonably expect to get a Legendary drop? Just completed Normal and thought I'd get one when I killed Diablo, but just a whole lotta other stuff.

[Grover]

When can one reasonably expect to get a Legendary drop? Just completed Normal and thought I'd get one when I killed Diablo, but just a whole lotta other stuff.

I got one off a random champion mob in Act III on Normal.

[Mustang]

I got one off a random champion mob in Act III on Normal.

Maybe I just have craptastical luck then. Ah well. :)

[mckerney]

Maybe I just have craptastical luck then. Ah well. :)

I haven't found one either.

[chinaski]

I found a helm, but it wasn't an upgrade :/

[Neon_Chaos]

I've had 3 legendaries drop in game for me in Normal. Not a single one ever since.

Random loot is random.

edit: granted, my Magic Find then was hovering somewhere at 76%

[hoopsguy]

I got one off a random champion mob in Act III on Normal.

Hmm, lucky you. I'm (I think) about halfway through Act IV and have yet to see anything Legendary.

[Radii]

beaten normal solo and co-op in a duo, no legendaries yet!

[Atocep]

I play with a small group of friends. There's about 5 us and we've seen a total of 2 legendaries and zero set items after many, many playthroughs. 2 of them are completely through normal and nightmare.

[Peregrine]

The only legendary item I found was in Act 1 and was found on a dead villager. Crazy luck.

[Neon_Chaos]

The only legendary item I found was in Act 1 and was found on a dead villager. Crazy luck.

Random loot is random. :popcorn:

[Neon_Chaos]

Reading up on the drop rates on Legendaries in the Diablo Forums...

I may never find a Legendary Item ever again...

http://freeicons.eu/uploads/1/11/256/sad-256-drawn-blue.png

[Peregrine]

It's funny because all the people I know find them so rarely but there are tons on the auction house - I guess it's just a small sample size.

[CrimsonFox]

here's a thought. how about enjoy playing the game.

[SnowMan]

I'm well into Nightmare mode and no legendary or even epic yet. Yay! Love the game tho

[Danny]

How does guest pass work? Does that let me try the game before buying? Anyone have an extra?

[Matthean]

How does guest pass work? Does that let me try the game before buying? Anyone have an extra?

You get the first Act for free. The game needs to be out for 30 days before you can do it.

[Danny]

Ah, so how long does it actually take to play through the campaign one time? I dont like to replay things too many times, so just wondering if I would likely get my $60 worth.

[hoopsguy]

One time = play through Normal?
Or play through Normal, Nightmare, Hell? I've probably played 20-25 hours on Normal, across 3 evenings (the game just devours my personal life) so far and I'm hoping to finish it off tonight.

Part of the fun of these games is taking the other character builds for a spin. If you are just looking for a one-player solo experience with one character doing Normal it would be fun but expensive, in my opinion. If you take it through Hell one-player you will easily put in 100+ hours. And if you do decide to try a bunch of different alts then you could have a ton more time than 100 hours.

[HarryLime]

i am up to lvl 48 with my Demon Hunter and am at about 38 hours played.. probably another 2-3 hours to finish nightmare mode, then on to hell...

the loot seems to be way more level restrictive than D2, and you outgrow your gear pretty quick.. but if you get the right combination of skills, you can kick major butt even with average equipment.

[Grover]

The Scoundrel is hilarious.

[DataKing]

I've got the Black Mushroom.

[spleen1015]

I've got the Black Mushroom.

I got it as well. What does it do?