Is Diablo III beta a completely different download than the release?
Or is the rest of the game "unlocked" with a release patch or something along those lines?
Different download, like Moxx said. All characters/progression/achievements/EVERYTHING won't be carried over to the actual game one it's released. More than likely, the finished product is going to have a bunch of things that are different from the beta too (the beta isn't always caught up to their internal version of the game).
And, for you above me: You chars doesn't save on your local drive. They're stored on a server, which is gonna get cleaned before release. We've already seen char whipes.
That's exactly what I said. None of that progress will be saved for the game release. It's good to point it out though, too, because a lot of people apparently think they'll have the same characters.
Leveling to 13 in 8 levels of content is a pain. I mean, it can take upwards of 2 hours if you're efficient, or you might even push 3 hours if you take a nap in town, feed the baby, listen to all the lore, try to poke cows, etc.
Way to long, this game needs to be toned down some, you level to fast!!!11!!1
When they release the game you should start with a level 60 character already sporting all the best gear possible so you don't even have to bother playing!
Or is the rest of the game "unlocked" with a release patch or something along those lines?
That's exactly what I said. None of that progress will be saved for the game release. It's good to point it out though, too, because a lot of people apparently think they'll have the same characters.
But yeah Beta builds != retail, as the others have said.
But but but! You're telling me my level THIRTEEN character is going to get DALEETED?! But I worked so hard to get those entire 13 levels!
/EMORAGEQUIT
When they release the game you should start with a level 60 character already sporting all the best gear possible so you don't even have to bother playing!