So I had the wonderful opportunity to play Diablo 3 at this last weekends Penny Arcade Expo. I sat in line for probably about 4 hours total in order to play every class available (Played enough to find their secret little easter egg in the demo, which I MIGHT tell you about :P). During my time in line I spent about 1-2 hours talking with the Diablo 3 Public Relations rep. (I wish I could remember his name) about everything under the sun Diablo 3. So I now have a wealth of knowledge I am willing to hand out. Just ask a question and (hopefully) I can answer.
Well I'll start things off by saying that I've asked about Tyreal and his involvemnt and got about as much confirmation on the subject without an official confimation. "He will be featuring a large role in the game" bladda bladda. Smirks when asked about him being the instigator in the meteor event. I don't know what info has flown from blizz's mouth about Tyreal already but I asked some questions about that anyways. Ask away about items, spec, play styles, spells, feel of the game, I'll answer. I will say that I am a dedicated D2 fan, i bitched about the rainbow thing a little even, but after playing the game am confident in it and trust it will be all d2 was and better....though i suppose i cant comment specifically on story or lore.
Well I can give her a ring, but she told me that usually she's busy disintegrating face with her lazer past 9pm and doesn't like being bothered...so I'm cautious...I'll leave a message maybe....
YES to cameo appearance, that was indeed brought up and he told me we would definetly be seeing returns from d2, just maybe not in playable form.
-EDIT- just thought maybe i should clarify that all my info comes from PR and personal DEMO play, not from a dev. So who knows what gets changed or how reliable PR is vs Dev.
why do you think he became the deadly force he is now? All those years of anger, frustration, teenage-angst...yelling at his frail mother for "never wanting him" or about how his father was "a disgrace for hiring someone else to clean up the skeletons in the closet!" So yes...yes he is...
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Will the old Evils be back in d3? I'm talking about Anguish and Pain.
For that matter, will we see all 7 in d3? How's about those other greater demons mentions in novels, like Atrogha the spider for example.
Lore was not his strong point, but he said that they will be apart of the story, most likely background story, but he was not sure. This was one thing frustrating talking with him, that since he was PR he didnt know as much lore as we or the rest of the d3 team does. He does have the game on his computer back home though...(i thought about asking him where he lived after that little bit of info actually...)
If you wouldn't mind, could you share everything about the Barbarian? even the easter egg
also
How did the Barbarian feel in comparison to the other classes? Watching the videos I got a little worried cause it felt he wasn't doing nearly as much damage as the other classes and it looked like he was lagging behind.
If you wouldn't mind, could you share everything about the Barbarian? even the easter egg
also
How did the Barbarian feel in comparison to the other classes? Watching the videos I got a little worried cause it felt he wasn't doing nearly as much damage as the other classes and it looked like he was lagging behind.
The Barbarian does tons of AOE dmg, and he can take a real beating. He is not meant for nuking though either, he is a solid DPS. Wizards nuke, Barbs DPS. When i say he can take a beating, i MEAN he can take a beating. I would not say he lags behind based on my playing with him. I must say that i forsee barbs being played more differently than from D2(i wouldn't say VERY differently, but not a little either). This is more likely because of monster encounters and how the game flows more than any actual changes to the Barb.
And yes, game DOES flow differenlty; honestly for the better imo. If you're super hardcore and hate change you may not appreciate it as much. Monster come in larger groups, more of them around in a smaller amount of space in general. I believe the PR guy said they wanted a consistant flow of monsters, so that there is no lull in the action, and there isnt any; job well done i would say.
Did you see any rainbows and/or rabbits in the game?
Funny you should ask...
What is the release date?
Will the world end before this date?
He told me December 13, 2012. I dont know if the world could possibly end a day before then, but lets hope not
Litsen to (SLAYER) undisputed attitude I don't want to hear it!
lol
I'll just stay awhile and listen.
So, will any of the old classes come back as cameo?
-EDIT- just thought maybe i should clarify that all my info comes from PR and personal DEMO play, not from a dev. So who knows what gets changed or how reliable PR is vs Dev.
For that matter, will we see all 7 in d3? How's about those other greater demons mentions in novels, like Atrogha the spider for example.
why do you think he became the deadly force he is now? All those years of anger, frustration, teenage-angst...yelling at his frail mother for "never wanting him" or about how his father was "a disgrace for hiring someone else to clean up the skeletons in the closet!" So yes...yes he is...
Lore was not his strong point, but he said that they will be apart of the story, most likely background story, but he was not sure. This was one thing frustrating talking with him, that since he was PR he didnt know as much lore as we or the rest of the d3 team does. He does have the game on his computer back home though...(i thought about asking him where he lived after that little bit of info actually...)
also
How did the Barbarian feel in comparison to the other classes? Watching the videos I got a little worried cause it felt he wasn't doing nearly as much damage as the other classes and it looked like he was lagging behind.
What is the release date?
Will the world end before this date?
Actually i have one more: During your game did Necro suddenly pop out of nowhere, bone speared the lame ass WD to death and made him his skele biotch?
The Barbarian does tons of AOE dmg, and he can take a real beating. He is not meant for nuking though either, he is a solid DPS. Wizards nuke, Barbs DPS. When i say he can take a beating, i MEAN he can take a beating. I would not say he lags behind based on my playing with him. I must say that i forsee barbs being played more differently than from D2(i wouldn't say VERY differently, but not a little either). This is more likely because of monster encounters and how the game flows more than any actual changes to the Barb.
And yes, game DOES flow differenlty; honestly for the better imo. If you're super hardcore and hate change you may not appreciate it as much. Monster come in larger groups, more of them around in a smaller amount of space in general. I believe the PR guy said they wanted a consistant flow of monsters, so that there is no lull in the action, and there isnt any; job well done i would say.
Funny you should ask...
He told me December 13, 2012. I dont know if the world could possibly end a day before then, but lets hope not
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