It has been awhile since we last got a beta patch. In fact, Diablo II received a patch more recently than the Diablo III Beta. There has been a lot of changes that have been mentioned coming to Diablo III, many of which were in the Blizzcon 2011 demo. However, these changes have yet to make it into the playable beta. Changes like the Witch Doctor and the Wizard using weapon damage to effect their spell damage. There are also numerous changes to many of the classes on when and what skills will be available. Finally, there is the much awaited change to the Demon Hunter's resource system, Hatred and Discipline. It appears that Blizzard is finally getting ready to add these changes to the beta.
UPDATE:
Official Blizzard Quote:
We're currently in the process of preparing the next beta patch for release. As part of this patch, we'll be wiping all characters and items (including those placed on the auction house).
While a specific ETA is unavailable at this time, please note that Beta Patch 5 may go live as early as tonight.
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Official Blizzard Quote:
We're currently in the process of preparing the next beta patch for release. As part of this patch, we'll be wiping all characters and items (including those placed on the auction house).
While a specific ETA is unavailable at this time, please note that Beta Patch 5 may go live as early as tomorrow afternoon.
For those of you in the beta, say goodbye to all of your current characters and items. However, these changes that are being implemented will add some improvements to the game as well as add some much needed change to the short beta.
For those of you without access to the beta currently, stay tuned. You never know when an opportunity will arise.
A special thanks to justame for bringing this information to light.
UPDATE:
Official Blizzard Quote:
Q: Would the character wipe also wipe stash space purchases, gold balance, blacksmith experience?
Lylirra: Correct.
Everything will be wiped. Once the patch is live, you'll essentially have a fresh account.
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yeah, I can't wait to try the new changes to DH resource system. I was underwhelmed with her at first so I am hoping they have made some great changes to that class. Especially because it was one of my favorites to begin with.
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yeah, I can't wait to try the new changes to DH resource system. I was underwhelmed with her at first so I am hoping they have made some great changes to that class. Especially because it was one of my favorites to begin with.
+1! Except I kinda like her even in way she is currently in the beta. But the changes are just going to make it so much better!
It's almost a bit sad to say goodbye to the characters though *sniff*
Then again I feel kinda like an ass complaining here.. I'm in the beta after all.
yeah, I can't wait to try the new changes to DH resource system. I was underwhelmed with her at first so I am hoping they have made some great changes to that class. Especially because it was one of my favorites to begin with.
+1! Except I kinda like her even in way she is currently in the beta. But the changes are just going to make it so much better!
It's almost a bit sad to say goodbye to the characters though *sniff*
Then again I feel kinda like an ass complaining here.. I'm in the beta after all.
lol /slap for complaining while you are in beta =D Also on a side note, I got to try the new DH system at blizzcon this year, and while I'm not in the beta so i don't know how it felt with the old system, the new one kicks sooooo much ass. No matter where I was in the fight, I ALWAYS had something I could spam, and it was really well done. Have fun with it in beta =) /slap again
yeah, I can't wait to try the new changes to DH resource system. I was underwhelmed with her at first so I am hoping they have made some great changes to that class. Especially because it was one of my favorites to begin with.
Indeed! The DH and Monk are easily the weakest mechanically right now. I hope the changes are big.
UPDATE:
Official Blizzard Quote:
We're currently in the process of preparing the next beta patch for release. As part of this patch, we'll be wiping all characters and items (including those placed on the auction house).
While a specific ETA is unavailable at this time, please note that Beta Patch 5 may go live as early as tonight.
Official Blizzard Quote:
We're currently in the process of preparing the next beta patch for release. As part of this patch, we'll be wiping all characters and items (including those placed on the auction house).
While a specific ETA is unavailable at this time, please note that Beta Patch 5 may go live as early as tomorrow afternoon.
For those of you in the beta, say goodbye to all of your current characters and items. However, these changes that are being implemented will add some improvements to the game as well as add some much needed change to the short beta.
For those of you without access to the beta currently, stay tuned. You never know when an opportunity will arise.
A special thanks to justame for bringing this information to light.
UPDATE:
Official Blizzard Quote:
Q: Would the character wipe also wipe stash space purchases, gold balance, blacksmith experience?
Lylirra: Correct.
Everything will be wiped. Once the patch is live, you'll essentially have a fresh account.
Find any Diablo news? Contact me or anyone else on the News team
finish with this patch! And should send one of those keys to me =]
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If we could somehow make this
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Really looking forward to it...and hope this goes well, and won't affect with the release date~
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+1! Except I kinda like her even in way she is currently in the beta. But the changes are just going to make it so much better!
It's almost a bit sad to say goodbye to the characters though *sniff*
Then again I feel kinda like an ass complaining here.. I'm in the beta after all.
Great news, hope a big wave goes out!
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I guess I could level one for you if I can find the time. Just PM me your account info.
on topic: I hope i get in this time, but i know i wont :(.
lol /slap for complaining while you are in beta =D Also on a side note, I got to try the new DH system at blizzcon this year, and while I'm not in the beta so i don't know how it felt with the old system, the new one kicks sooooo much ass. No matter where I was in the fight, I ALWAYS had something I could spam, and it was really well done. Have fun with it in beta =) /slap again
Twas a joke...
Can't wait to see new gameplay!