This article was previously an article on the Demon Hunter and PvP, it has been turned into a "Blizzcon Hub", in which you'll be able to find all the resources you need to get the most info out of us.
Now that the first hectic hours of Blizzcon have passed us by, we've had a chance to compile our information, level our heads, and churn out in depth articles covering everything Blizzcon.
We have written out articles on the three main aspects we wanted to bring to light, and links will be provided to help you quickly find them in the chaos Blizzcon has brought down upon us. Welcome chaos, of course, as now we have a fifth class! The Demon Hunter Unveiled - I take a look at the new fifth class, explore the lore behind the Demon Hunter, give some insight into tactical considerations, and dig up the skills we've been shown. If you want to learn about the fifth class, check this article out! Character Customization - Scyberdragon compiles everything to do with character customization into one sexy slab of article. Changes to skills, new skills, skill runes, and info on the talisman can all be found here. If you like to tweak your character to your own tastes, this is the article for you.
Diablo III PvP - Battle Arenas - With his first article (give the man a hand), liquorice takes a look at the new "Battle Arena" PvP system in Diablo III. With a blend of facts and speculation, he explores every aspect of the new PvP system, which hopefully will be more complex than the "hostile button" from Diablo II. Cross your fingers.
Wilson on Diablo III and Press Conference - Magistrate, our inside man at Blizzcon brings us the scoop directly from the floor. Read up on the latest info regarding PvP in Diablo III.
Crafting Sanctuary - A collaborative effort; liquorice, Scyberdragon and I cover the latest on crafting, items, monsters, and the world of Sanctuary. Anyone wondering how development is coming along should definitely read up.
You can also see pictures from Blizzcon 2010 as well as upload your own in the new Blizzcon 2010 Gallery.
There has also been a presskit released filled with pictures and a 20min gameplay video. You can download the presskit HERE.
This post will be updated with more information and new articles as they become available, so check this thread for updates whenever possible. In the mean time, check out the Diablofans IRC channel to chat with your fellow users in real time!
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Mm, I think the Monk has more of an assassin feel compared to the Demon Hunter. Or least, reminds me more of the Assassin in D2. But yes I can see what you're saying. I keep checking the D3 official website hoping to find the lore behind this class. I'm interested in maybe some use of demonic magic as part of her background story. You know, using demonic magics against demons themselves sort of thing.
Awesome! That's plain uber awesome I'm sitting here in Pakistan eagerly waiting for more news Don't let us down guys. Get EVERY possible bit of information. I'm not sleeping tonight.
made me want to rethink in which row i'll play the game (as in which classes to play first).
PvP looks quite interesting too. and it seems we're going to have more than just 4 players into an arena too. 1v1, 2v2, 3v3 and 4v4?
Some of her spells looked awfully hellfire, to me it's just the voice and the actual aesthetics of the class that reminded me of the Assassin. Not to mention the actual role, the assassin rooted out demonic corruption, and I'm pretty sure the demon hunter will be doing the same thing. Skill wise, the monk way much more of course.
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"One in every 10 million people can potentially have a headache from this pill." God forbid she is the 0.000000001% of having a headache.
I was trying to figure out what class to pick and then a few minutes ago I saw the fifth class and I instantly knew that will be my first class to pick in D3.
Some of her spells looked awfully hellfire, to me it's just the voice and the actual aesthetics of the class that reminded me of the Assassin. Not to mention the actual role, the assassin rooted out demonic corruption, and I'm pretty sure the demon hunter will be doing the same thing. Skill wise, the monk way much more of course.
I understand. Though the Assassin went more after mages who dabbled in demonic magics while the DH apparently goes after demons mainly. I guess anyway. Heck, that just makes every class a demon hunter. Which class hasn't killed shitloads of demons?
It sounds like she will be using two crossbows in the game.
From Diablo3.com
Her hands worked twin crossbows, launching a glowing arc of flaming bolts over my head, blanketing the hulking monsters
Also it appears they will use demon magic.
There is something in all demon hunters that gives them the strength to resist the demonic corruption that would drive lesser men to madness. They hone this power, for their resistance to this taint enables them to use the demons' power as a weapon.
Get real, folks, the diablo you all knew is dead, a few years ago i said right here in this forum that D3 had a pretty good chance of being blizzard first bust (i was flamed to death ofc), and what you know, its not even beta and its already looking that way.
I think dual wielding should be an advantage of fewest classes as possible. We know the Barb will have it, as well as the Monk with his claws, but I really don't like the notion of dual crossbows. Like too much dual wielding just makes dual wielding itself less special.
And her background story actually didn't say much other than that the Demon Hunters are a group created for hunting down all the demons of the Burning Hells. Quite a lofty goal it would seem. Like swearing to hunt down all pollution on planet earth. Demons just seem like a fact of life the way the undead are. At least in a magical world like this.
I thought the symbol on her chest was something of a cross. Made me wonder if they were a possible offshoot of like Paladins or something like that. A good origin story should talk more about their beliefs and motivations. Can their motivation really be just to slay demons? Surely another external force unites them, right? The story should talk about that as well.
Well it said that every demon hunter had a story similar to the one that Abd al-Hazir met. Meaning that they all had their entire town destroyed by demons with everybody they knew killed. If that doesn't give somebody motivation to kill demons I don't know what will.
This article was previously an article on the Demon Hunter and PvP, it has been turned into a "Blizzcon Hub", in which you'll be able to find all the resources you need to get the most info out of us.
Now that the first hectic hours of Blizzcon have passed us by, we've had a chance to compile our information, level our heads, and churn out in depth articles covering everything Blizzcon.
We have written out articles on the three main aspects we wanted to bring to light, and links will be provided to help you quickly find them in the chaos Blizzcon has brought down upon us. Welcome chaos, of course, as now we have a fifth class!
The Demon Hunter Unveiled - I take a look at the new fifth class, explore the lore behind the Demon Hunter, give some insight into tactical considerations, and dig up the skills we've been shown. If you want to learn about the fifth class, check this article out!
Character Customization - Scyberdragon compiles everything to do with character customization into one sexy slab of article. Changes to skills, new skills, skill runes, and info on the talisman can all be found here. If you like to tweak your character to your own tastes, this is the article for you.
Diablo III PvP - Battle Arenas - With his first article (give the man a hand), liquorice takes a look at the new "Battle Arena" PvP system in Diablo III. With a blend of facts and speculation, he explores every aspect of the new PvP system, which hopefully will be more complex than the "hostile button" from Diablo II. Cross your fingers.
Wilson on Diablo III and Press Conference - Magistrate, our inside man at Blizzcon brings us the scoop directly from the floor. Read up on the latest info regarding PvP in Diablo III.
Crafting Sanctuary - A collaborative effort; liquorice, Scyberdragon and I cover the latest on crafting, items, monsters, and the world of Sanctuary. Anyone wondering how development is coming along should definitely read up.
You can also see pictures from Blizzcon 2010 as well as upload your own in the new Blizzcon 2010 Gallery.
There has also been a presskit released filled with pictures and a 20min gameplay video. You can download the presskit HERE.
Lastly check out our user/staff D3 game demo experiences.
This post will be updated with more information and new articles as they become available, so check this thread for updates whenever possible. In the mean time, check out the Diablofans IRC channel to chat with your fellow users in real time!
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Eh, I don't even know. It all happened so fast and I had too much coffee this morning anyway.
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PvP looks quite interesting too. and it seems we're going to have more than just 4 players into an arena too. 1v1, 2v2, 3v3 and 4v4?
Siaynoq's Playthroughs
A reminder: Those of you out of the loop can watch Blizzcon live here. The announcement was at the end of the hour.
Man the jabber jawing in the opening ceremony is brutal, I'd totally be in the free play area for it instead..
I was trying to figure out what class to pick and then a few minutes ago I saw the fifth class and I instantly knew that will be my first class to pick in D3.
Amazing and looks bad@$$!
sorry for language. :]
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From Diablo3.com
Also it appears they will use demon magic.
Its early to say anything, but the pvp arena didn't impressed me, at all.. hopefully theres a more(a lot more) to show.
And her background story actually didn't say much other than that the Demon Hunters are a group created for hunting down all the demons of the Burning Hells. Quite a lofty goal it would seem. Like swearing to hunt down all pollution on planet earth. Demons just seem like a fact of life the way the undead are. At least in a magical world like this.
I thought the symbol on her chest was something of a cross. Made me wonder if they were a possible offshoot of like Paladins or something like that. A good origin story should talk more about their beliefs and motivations. Can their motivation really be just to slay demons? Surely another external force unites them, right? The story should talk about that as well.
Siaynoq's Playthroughs
And the cinematic trailer is here if anybody missed it.
http://us.blizzard.com/diablo3/media/movies/demonhunter.xml