So after trying diablo 3 beta what do you think will you buy it?

[QUOTE="R4gn4r0k"]

Didn't play the beta because I didn't feel like wasting 15GB to play for 2 days.

But I'm definitely buying it as I love this type of game and judging from the gameplay I've seen it looks great.

Elann2008

Yeah, I have to watch out how much I download. I watched some gameplay of the beta on youtube to get an idea of the game :P

after playing more of it last night with a good friend my answer is a YES. The co-op is great and the gameplay is addicting! Definitely day 1 pick up for me.

Altho there are some small details i have with the game (not sure yet how the actual game will be so its hard to judge them anyway), they really got the gameplay right, it feels so satisfying and all classes are fun, i can't even decide now what to play first. I also like the graphics, its not creepy like it used to be, but its got its own unique feel to it.

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"][QUOTE="MyopicCanadian"]

The game was a definite buy until I played the beta... now I'm not so sure, so I'm mulling it over. Not only has it disappointed me on a few levels, it also doesn't seem to run that great on my system. It wouldn't be enjoyable playing through the whole game with stuttering.

It got me interested in the genre again, though.. I've been playing Diablo 2 and Torchlight today.

MyopicCanadian

The two main things that bothered me are the lack of character development and the skill selection/hotkeys.

There is no permanence to any of your character choices aside from your class and gender, which is one of the things I enjoy about ARPG's in general; building unique characters and seeing what works or not. Now you can spend a couple minutes and completely change your character's skill and rune loadout anywhere, as many times as you want.

Regarding the skill selection and button assignment, I honestly have no idea what they were doing with D3. You have like.. four hotkey slots, and each one is unlocked at a certain level. And then your left and right mouse buttons can be assigned. But you can't set hotkeys to easily switch between your left and right mouse buttons like you could in D2. And i feel that you SHOULD be able to, because some skills are clearly designed to fight groups and some designed for single targets.

So the only way to go about reassigning the hotkeys is opening up the skills menu, but when you change the skills it resets the timer on them. So due to the inherent design of this game, it's extremely difficult to juggle multiple skills.. just because they wanted it to be that way, I guess. It's mind-numbing trying to understand the reasoning behind this.

I'm in the same boat. D3 was an absolute day 1 must buy for me until I played the beta, now I'm more on the fence. I'm sure I'll end up picking it up and I expect to enjoy the game. It just doesn?t seem like the game play mechanics have nearly as much meat on them. In D2 there was a sense of interaction between the different game play systems. Some tem-plates, skills or classes had a strong synergy with certain weapon types or weapon speeds though you were largely free to try to experiment and go you own way. In D3 it feels like they've completely removed the idea of different systems interacting and just boiled it down to a single system.

For most classes, the weapon type you equip doesn?t actually matter. As a witch doctor you can run around with a spear and never actually be able to stab anything. Every time you attack the weapon you equipped disappear and the 'attack skill' is used instead. Armor is just that. There are no stats requirements on armor; it's just mage armor, barbarian armor or XYZ armor. So there's no balancing act in finding in how to build you stats and template.

Those are just a couple of issues, overall, the game (in my opinion) feels solid, well polished and very functional, but it also seems to lack a lot of the more subtle complexities from D2.

I liked the beta and will keep my preorder open. Honestly I can not think of a game that I am looking more forward to this year.

Had it preordered before the beta, keeping that preorder, wasn't disappointed at all.

I will buy it. Had fun trying out the classes in the beta. And I'm sure I will get more than my money's worth of entertainment from this game.

[QUOTE="DanielDust"]

The BETA is the thing that got me hyped (was trying not to hype or care about it till the actual release), I've been playing it a lot this month and I've already spent more time on this beta than I spend on other 50 (euro - friggin seriously? Gamespot doesn't even support other currencies now, how messed up will this forum get, technically...) games, so technically, I've more than covered the enjoyment and 60 (euro) price with the beta alone.

SKaREO

I definitely liked the beta, it's going to be a great game. I will not be buying it though, it just doesn't really rank very high on my "gotta get" list. I will surely grab it down the road once it's cheaper.jer_1

I was really underwhelmed. It was a little fun, but SO ancient in terms of gameplay. I'll ignore this game on release, unlike a lot of people that buy the Blizzard brand. I'm not saying its a bad thing to get the game, but I expect a lot more in terms of pc games these days. It just feels like an outdated game to me already. It should have come out in 06 or 07.demi0227_basic

[QUOTE="demi0227_basic"]I was really underwhelmed. It was a little fun, but SO ancient in terms of gameplay. I'll ignore this game on release, unlike a lot of people that buy the Blizzard brand. I'm not saying its a bad thing to get the game, but I expect a lot more in terms of pc games these days. It just feels like an outdated game to me already. It should have come out in 06 or 07.SF_KiLLaMaN

Grim Dawn, Torchlight 2 and Path of Exile.

[QUOTE="SF_KiLLaMaN"][QUOTE="demi0227_basic"]I was really underwhelmed. It was a little fun, but SO ancient in terms of gameplay. I'll ignore this game on release, unlike a lot of people that buy the Blizzard brand. I'm not saying its a bad thing to get the game, but I expect a lot more in terms of pc games these days. It just feels like an outdated game to me already. It should have come out in 06 or 07.GD1551

Grim Dawn, Torchlight 2 and Path of Exile.

[QUOTE="GD1551"]

[QUOTE="SF_KiLLaMaN"] What made it feel outdated?SF_KiLLaMaN

Grim Dawn, Torchlight 2 and Path of Exile.

Although it wasn't very apparently I was being extremely sarcastic there. Everytime someone tries to discredit D3 they always name one or all of those games and say they will get that instead:P

[QUOTE="SF_KiLLaMaN"][QUOTE="GD1551"]

Grim Dawn, Torchlight 2 and Path of Exile.

GD1551

Although it wasn't very apparently I was being extremely sarcastic there. Everytime someone tries to discredit D3 they always name one or all of those games and say they will get that instead:P

[QUOTE="demi0227_basic"]I was really underwhelmed. It was a little fun, but SO ancient in terms of gameplay. I'll ignore this game on release, unlike a lot of people that buy the Blizzard brand. I'm not saying its a bad thing to get the game, but I expect a lot more in terms of pc games these days. It just feels like an outdated game to me already. It should have come out in 06 or 07.SF_KiLLaMaN

[QUOTE="SF_KiLLaMaN"][QUOTE="demi0227_basic"]I was really underwhelmed. It was a little fun, but SO ancient in terms of gameplay. I'll ignore this game on release, unlike a lot of people that buy the Blizzard brand. I'm not saying its a bad thing to get the game, but I expect a lot more in terms of pc games these days. It just feels like an outdated game to me already. It should have come out in 06 or 07.demi0227_basic

[QUOTE="GD1551"]

[QUOTE="SF_KiLLaMaN"] ROFL. How can 3 games that have yet to be released make it feel outdated? You haven't even got to play any of them. You're trying too hard to insult Diablo 3.SF_KiLLaMaN

Although it wasn't very apparently I was being extremely sarcastic there. Everytime someone tries to discredit D3 they always name one or all of those games and say they will get that instead:P

Buy for me, old school sh#t i support i don't give a ****

[QUOTE="jer_1"]I definitely liked the beta, it's going to be a great game. I will not be buying it though, it just doesn't really rank very high on my "gotta get" list. I will surely grab it down the road once it's cheaper.warriorsq

The Diablo Battlechest is still $20 as of this writing. That's Diablo 1, 2, and the expansion to 2, but these games are over a decade old. That's absolutely unheard of for PC games.

Basically what I'm trying to say is I wouldn't hold my breath for a price drop for a long time. If you're gonna play it at all, I would suggest buying it sooner rather than later.

But that's just me. The game isn't for everyone or in everyone else's top priorities.

[QUOTE="warriorsq"]

[QUOTE="jer_1"]I definitely liked the beta, it's going to be a great game. I will not be buying it though, it just doesn't really rank very high on my "gotta get" list. I will surely grab it down the road once it's cheaper.starfox15

The Diablo Battlechest is still $20 as of this writing. That's Diablo 1, 2, and the expansion to 2, but these games are over a decade old. That's absolutely unheard of for PC games.

Basically what I'm trying to say is I wouldn't hold my breath for a price drop for a long time. If you're gonna play it at all, I would suggest buying it sooner rather than later.

But that's just me. The game isn't for everyone or in everyone else's top priorities.

Not that I was ever likely to buy it (I don't support always online DRM) but after playing the beta these past few days I'm now certain that I'll never buy it. The few days of beta were more than enough Diablo for me, thanks. I found the game very lackluster and dull, even by mindless hack 'n slash standards.

Not that I was ever likely to buy it (I don't support always online DRM) but after playing the beta these past few days I'm now certain that I'll never buy it. The few days of beta were more than enough Diablo for me, thanks. I found the game very lackluster and dull, even by mindless hack 'n slash standards.

-wildflower-

Not that I was ever likely to buy it (I don't support always online DRM) but after playing the beta these past few days I'm now certain that I'll never buy it. The few days of beta were more than enough Diablo for me, thanks. I found the game very lackluster and dull, even by mindless hack 'n slash standards.

-wildflower-

Let me guess, you don't consider it an RPG :P

As for people saying it's outdated, why didn't you say the same for Torchlight or Titan Quest? They play nearly identical to Diablo?

I would have loved to see people if they made Diablo 3 fully 3D with rotational camera, 3rd Person etc....it would be an outcry.

[QUOTE="-wildflower-"]

Not that I was ever likely to buy it (I don't support always online DRM) but after playing the beta these past few days I'm now certain that I'll never buy it. The few days of beta were more than enough Diablo for me, thanks. I found the game very lackluster and dull, even by mindless hack 'n slash standards.

SKaREO

[QUOTE="SKaREO"][QUOTE="-wildflower-"]

Not that I was ever likely to buy it (I don't support always online DRM) but after playing the beta these past few days I'm now certain that I'll never buy it. The few days of beta were more than enough Diablo for me, thanks. I found the game very lackluster and dull, even by mindless hack 'n slash standards.

FelipeInside

nope, looked like **** and from what I played it was nothing but linear trash with dumb down gameplayigsmither

I jumped on the annual pass option with WOW for a free D3 copy - I enjoy both and was in on the beta which was just too short.

With increased difficulty and the co-op option this is way better then D2/D1.

With the added bonus of playing WOW's PvP end game team/arena play which kicks BTW - the Dung/Raid isn't bad either.

WOW will go thru a major change with MoP and I'm looking forward to that as well, hope to have at least 4 buffed 85's not needed but why not.

When GW2's price drops I will prob pick it up after the dust has settled and the real game gets out, wasn't a fan of the 1st one - sold the whole acct on E-bay.

Tera is a total unknown.

I jumped on the annual pass option with WOW for a free D3 copy - I enjoy both and was in on the beta which was just too short.

With increased difficulty and the co-op option this is way better then D2/D1.

With the added bonus of playing WOW's PvP end game team/arena play which kicks BTW - the Dung/Raid isn't bad either.

WOW will go thru a major change with MoP and I'm looking forward to that as well, hope to have at least 4 buffed 85's not needed but why not.

When GW2's price drops I will prob pick it up after the dust has settled and the real game gets out, wasn't a fan of the 1st one - sold the whole acct on E-bay.

Tera is a total unknown.

Darocy

nope, looked like **** and from what I played it was nothing but linear trash with dumb down gameplayigsmither

[QUOTE="Darocy"]

I jumped on the annual pass option with WOW for a free D3 copy - I enjoy both and was in on the beta which was just too short.

With increased difficulty and the co-op option this is way better then D2/D1.

With the added bonus of playing WOW's PvP end game team/arena play which kicks BTW - the Dung/Raid isn't bad either.

WOW will go thru a major change with MoP and I'm looking forward to that as well, hope to have at least 4 buffed 85's not needed but why not.

When GW2's price drops I will prob pick it up after the dust has settled and the real game gets out, wasn't a fan of the 1st one - sold the whole acct on E-bay.

Tera is a total unknown.

FelipeInside

The talents are being reset and the way they effect skillset is being changed - these are the main ones I'm concerned about.

The annual pass is a honor system you don't have to pay all at once just promise to sub for a year

I think that's the issue. A lot of people were expecting something new, but it's still the same old Diablo with a few touches here and there. FelipeInside

But a lot of people rage because it's not Diablo anymore.

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"]I think that's the issue. A lot of people were expecting something new, but it's still the same old Diablo with a few touches here and there. Baranga

But a lot of people rage because it's not Diablo anymore.

[QUOTE="Baranga"]

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"]I think that's the issue. A lot of people were expecting something new, but it's still the same old Diablo with a few touches here and there. SF_KiLLaMaN

But a lot of people rage because it's not Diablo anymore.

Not gory, too bright, where's my paladin, y u no potions, where's the skill tree, why can't I roll a broken character, why is the tutorial so easy, I am an idiot and can't find elective mode in the options etc etc

[QUOTE="Baranga"]

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"]I think that's the issue. A lot of people were expecting something new, but it's still the same old Diablo with a few touches here and there. SF_KiLLaMaN

But a lot of people rage because it's not Diablo anymore.

[QUOTE="SF_KiLLaMaN"][QUOTE="Baranga"]

But a lot of people rage because it's not Diablo anymore.

Baranga

Not gory, too bright, where's my paladin, y u no potions, where's the skill tree, why can't I roll a broken character, why is the tutorial so easy, I am an idiot and can't find elective mode in the options etc etc

2. Too bright? you're joking right?

3. Didn't realize the Paladin defined Diablo

4. There are potions.....

5. Not there. The skill system has been changed to something more useful. The skill tree is not what defines Diablo.

6. lmao

7. Diablo 2 up to Blood Raven was super easy too.

[QUOTE="SF_KiLLaMaN"][QUOTE="Baranga"]

But a lot of people rage because it's not Diablo anymore.

Baranga

Not gory, too bright, where's my paladin, y u no potions, where's the skill tree, why can't I roll a broken character, why is the tutorial so easy, I am an idiot and can't find elective mode in the options etc etc

[QUOTE="Baranga"]

[QUOTE="SF_KiLLaMaN"] How so?FelipeInside

Not gory, too bright, where's my paladin, y u no potions, where's the skill tree, why can't I roll a broken character, why is the tutorial so easy, I am an idiot and can't find elective mode in the options etc etc

I was just listing some common complaints, they're not mine:P Regarding potions: people are upset because the mana potion is gone and they don't have to press 1 non-stop anymore to heal. Potions are the Panic Button now due to a gigantic cooldown.

My complaint is the super-awful voice acting and writing. I think it's heading down the same path Starcraft 2 did - brilliant game wrapped in some of the most moronic writing ever. So bad that even me, who doesn't give a flying **** about vidya stories, felt embarrassed by it.

[QUOTE="Baranga"]

[QUOTE="SF_KiLLaMaN"] How so?SF_KiLLaMaN

Not gory, too bright, where's my paladin, y u no potions, where's the skill tree, why can't I roll a broken character, why is the tutorial so easy, I am an idiot and can't find elective mode in the options etc etc

2. Too bright? you're joking right?

3. Didn't realize the Paladin defined Diablo

4. There are potions.....

5. Not there. The skill system has been changed to something more useful. The skill tree is not what defines Diablo.

6. lmao

7. Diablo 2 up to Blood Raven was super easy too.

I was just listing some common complaints, they're not mine:P Regarding potions: people are upset because the mana potion is gone and they don't have to press 1 non-stop anymore to heal.

Mine is the super-awful voice acting and writing. I think it's heading down the same path Starcraft 2 did - brilliant game wrapped in some of the most moronic writing ever. So bad that even me, who doesn't give a flying **** about vidya stories, felt embarrassed by it.

Baranga

I was just listing some common complaints, they're not mine:P Regarding potions: people are upset because the mana potion is gone and they don't have to press 1 non-stop anymore to heal. Potions are the Panic Button now due to a gigantic cooldown.

My complaint is the super-awful voice acting and writing. I think it's heading down the same path Starcraft 2 did - brilliant game wrapped in some of the most moronic writing ever. So bad that even me, who doesn't give a flying **** about vidya stories, felt embarrassed by it.

Baranga

Oh no! ARNOLD! Dear gawd! xD We weren't ganging up on you. At least I wasn't. I actually like debating/discussing on this level. Better than battling trolls all night *smfh* You have some good points.

The voice acting isn't superb. I cringed a few times listening to Deckard Cain rambling about his mystical stories :lol:, and LEAH... omg Leah, you were so sexy in those trailers and maybe the guy in me wants a more domineering woman, but she definitely lacks personality SO FAR (beta wise). Maybe she will develop into some self-worthy woman! And until then, I shall wed my monk with her! Hahaha!

Deckard Cain -Jeyne Kassynder. Why do these names sound so weird? :P Damn you Dungeon Siege 3! Jeyyyyyne.... KASSsyndddder..

I'm worried about what u said on the story...it's the main attraction for me.FelipeInside

Some people find SC2's story fine *shrug*. If you're one of them I guess you can... chill.