Diablo 3 Beta [Beta withdrawal underway!]

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I realy do feel for anyone not in beta... being locked out makes me die a bit every time I see this thread... :(

Might have to play dota 2 tonight or watch a stupid movie if they don't reset the server!
 
windz said:
As for the Wizard, I was quite surprised with how awesome spectral blade was once I had a nice damage weapon. Arcane orb is powerful but eats mana fast. Electrocute is also just sick in terms of damage/clearing groups. Played with magic missile a bit but it seemed underwhelming, but it's still decent. Shock Pulse pales in comparison to Electrocute. Will be playing this char first.
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You need to see what disintegrate can do when you have over 100 dps... Its quite amusing just how much you can kill in 1 second with that skill. It might not look like an aoe, but when you have over 100 dps you can just swipe a left click across the screen and wipe out an entire room for only ~23-46 arcane power in ~1-2 seconds (especially fun during the Jar of Souls quest, everything melts oh so quickly :) ). I don't even need to use signature spells anymore because my disintegrate kills things so fast I barely use any arcane power. I kind of wonder how it'll do in later acts though since a level 13 with 100+ dps probably isn't normal for the beta content.
 
LimeD3 said:
You need to see what disintegrate can do when you have over 100 dps... Its quite amusing just how much you can kill in 1 second with that skill. It might not look like an aoe, but when you have over 100 dps you can just swipe a left click across the screen and wipe out an entire room for only ~23-46 arcane power in ~1-2 seconds (especially fun during the Jar of Souls quest, everything melts oh so quickly :) ). I don't even need to use signature spells anymore because my disintegrate kills things so fast I barely use any arcane power. I kind of wonder how it'll do in later acts though since a level 13 with 100+ dps probably isn't normal for the beta content.
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I never realy got how DPS works in combination with disintegrate. Since it does damage every second and drains mana every second, it should not be affected by weapon speed. So the DPS-number on your character profile should mean nothing. When I get in again I'm going to compare a fast dagger with a slow 2-handed.

But yeah... my 180dps wizard did have fun with disintegrate :) I still think electrocute has its uses though, especialy since it can bounce to things out of sight and it is easier to target things on another floor.
 
LimeD3 said:
You need to see what disintegrate can do when you have over 100 dps... Its quite amusing just how much you can kill in 1 second with that skill. It might not look like an aoe, but when you have over 100 dps you can just swipe a left click across the screen and wipe out an entire room for only ~23-46 arcane power in ~1-2 seconds (especially fun during the Jar of Souls quest, everything melts oh so quickly :) ). I don't even need to use signature spells anymore because my disintegrate kills things so fast I barely use any arcane power. I kind of wonder how it'll do in later acts though since a level 13 with 100+ dps probably isn't normal for the beta content.
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Yeah, I haven't got to max level with every char yet. (All level 10/11). I plan to beat it with a Monk (I typically end at level 10 when I kill the skelly king) then work on getting each char to level 13. I'll be trying disintegrate out soon.
 
I am impressed with the beta in the fact that I have not grown tired of murdering poor SK for the 50th + time with a group because there is so much stuff to click on and the combat is so satisfying. Funny how they say they removed a lot of the interactive stuff in previous patches when there is still so much to click on.

Have to find those pages of training!
 
TylerD said:
I am impressed with the beta in the fact that I have not grown tired of murdering poor SK for the 50th + time with a group because there is so much stuff to click on and the combat is so satisfying. Funny how they say they removed a lot of the interactive stuff in previous patches when there is still so much to click on.

Have to find those pages of training!
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I have several stacks of 100s pages sitting in my stash, they seem way too common.
 
I know every time this gets bumped someone's dreams get shattered, but here's one REALLY nice thing about D3.

1) You don't stop to cast that Wizard armor spell you invested in. Or weapon enchantment. Or your Mantra. Or your traps. Or your Battle-type rage.

Yep, no more "OMG FROZEN ARMOR WORE OFF" or "Thunderstorm" wore off" - lets stand here and throw my hands above my head to cast it while stuck and monsters are closing in on me.

You cast it while running, and it's done. Smooth like butter. Little thing I know, but really nice. Especially on later difficulties where one pause or moment (I assume) could actually equate to you getting rolled.
 
windz said:
I know every time this gets bumped someone's dreams get shattered, but here's one REALLY nice thing about D3.

1) You don't stop to cast that Wizard armor spell you invested in. Or weapon enchantment. Or your Mantra. Or your traps. Or your Battle-type rage.

Yep, no more "OMG FROZEN ARMOR WORE OFF" or "Thunderstorm" wore off" - lets stand here and throw my hands above my head to cast it while stuck and monsters are closing in on me.

You cast it while running, and it's done. Smooth like butter. Little thing I know, but really nice. Especially on later difficulties where one pause or moment (I assume) could actually equate to you getting rolled.
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This is what makes D3 what it is. The little things that you don't really notice at first, or after hours of gameplay, that makes you realize just how much they've refined the game.
 
FUCK YES, Act 3 screenshots released! So now we've seen act 1, 2 and 3 :D

edit: shots have no shadows :)

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More: http://i.imgur.com/gDHAR.jpg

http://www.diablofans.com/news/1003-act-3-screenshots-from-pc-gamer-blue-posts/
 
cackhyena said:
If you would have told me that's Torchlight, I would have believed you.
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Yeah, Torchlight has next to zero shadows, so you're right :)
 
I'm not trying to troll, but when I first saw those pics, I thought it was a joke post and linking images to TL II. I'll wait for blizz approved screenshots. Still waiting to get into the damn BETA. Resorted to logging in Facebook and filling out the app there.
 
Looking at them again, those shots look more like some random generic action game. Doesn't even have the charm of Torchlight. Gross. Of course it's Blizzard and it'll be great when it rolls out, but those are gross.
 
cackhyena said:
Looking at them again, those shots look more like some random generic action game. Doesn't even have the charm of Torchlight. Gross. Of course it's Blizzard and it'll be great when it rolls out, but those are gross.
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They really have that oversaturated look where everything that is supposed to be grey and black looks more blue or purple. I don't have a trouble with colorfulness, Diablo 2 had a lot of colors and bright areas, but it didn't look cartoony like this does.
 
:lol We're still having this discussion?

Everyone who played the beta knows how ridiculously good it looks. And the beta doesn't even allow you to fully maximize the settings.
 
I have no problem with the art style or colors. And yeah, the beta looks gorgeous. I'm just saying, I don't see anything resembling even the beta in this. Just looks like random action game whatever. Surprised Blizzard would bother releasing them.
 
Those screenshots do look very weird compared to what I see on my own screen in beta, so I think I will wait to judge act3 until I see it myself :)
 
We all know this game is going to be amazing, take those screenshots for what they are, a glimpse of possibility.

Think of another reason Blizzard might release those shots. Notice all the corpses on the screen. One of the major complaints from people is enemies don't try and swarm you. Well that looks to change in later acts, doesn't it?

Those graphics look like they're on even lower settings than the beta allows you to go (they only let you turn it down to medium in Beta). It should also be noted that the final release will have graphics options we haven't even seen in beta. Poke around your hard drive for D3Prefs.ini, you can find some in there including HDR.
 
KYGB said:
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I seriously love this game. I was afraid playing the beta so much would burn me out before release.. it has actually done the opposite - I want the full game even more than I did before.
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Do you get anything to show for this? Like when the game hits? I would work on getting them all of if you do.
 
Now I duno if this is frowned upon here, but swagvault are renting out beta accounts for like $10 for 2 hours at a time.

Just thought I'd mention it if people are "that" desperate to try it out.
 
Diablo III’s full opening cinematic @ Spike Awards
 
Also, I am pretty sure this VGA awards will see Blizzard releasing the release date.
At the end of the trailer.

Mark my words. Mark my fucking words.

Also, Yoshi, I do not envy you for hating people who make games you love to play. Must be rough :P I would not be able to enjoy games that way :P
 
Whoa, achievements in the beta now? Time to boot it up again!

Yoshichan said:
:lol We're still having this discussion?

Everyone who played the beta knows how ridiculously good it looks. And the beta doesn't even allow you to fully maximize the settings.
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I'm in the beta and don't think it looks good at all. The art style is still terrible. The cathedral looks decent, but that's all I'll give it.
 
V_Arnold said:
Also, Yoshi, I do not envy you for hating people who make games you love to play. Must be rough :P I would not be able to enjoy games that way :P
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I'm tired, I don't even know what you mean :(
 
Yoshichan said:
Oooh! ._. That's fine, I'm used to Metzen-bullcrap!
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But just for the record: I agree with you. SC's story (especially with BW) was something special, SCII was not. Except for the part with the Void, I liked that. But it just does not bother me anymore. I was focusing on the MP since ages anyway.
 
The real question is... who wants to use real money in beta :lol?

Anything else getting added with this patch?
 
KYGB said:
you don't have to use REAL money yet. they are giving everyone fifty "beta bucks".
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I'm not even sure you *can* use real money yet, they're just giving people that 50 fake dollars and if people need more they'll give more eventually.
 
edit: Can someone confirm that they wiped out all the characters? Cuz mine are gone, yay :D

edit 2: Ooooh, crow sigil! That's a new one, I think!

http://www.diablofans.com/

Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue with viewing Achievements while in a Public Game

About time! Hazaro, I want my damn resurrect-achievement that kept bugging on me XD!
 
Yoshichan said:
About time! Hazaro, I want my damn resurrect-achievement that kept bugging on me XD!
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I've been meaning to ask about achievements. Are the D3 beta achievements going to carry over into the final game? Or are they going to stay in our profile as the D3 Beta? Or just get wiped altogether?
 
ToyMachine228 said:
I've been meaning to ask about achievements. Are the D3 beta achievements going to carry over into the final game? Or are they going to stay in our profile as the D3 Beta? Or just get wiped altogether?
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Completely wiped. In fact, they just wiped all my achievements :lol

Started playing again, barbarian is so frikkin' fun! Oh and the achievements doesn't seem to be bugged this time around :D YAY!

edit: I'm noticing small tweaks here and there too. God, this game is gonna be perfection.
 
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