So, things to take into account. I've never bought anything online, ever, and I live in Uruguay, South America.
About preordering D3 online:
1- I understand that you can preorder the game for $60, download it and then on May 15 install it and play, without ever getting a physical copy of the game. Is this correct or am I missing something? Is this US-only or can it be done from anywhere? What happens if my computer dies, do I get some kind of password to download the game again?
2- Let's say I do want a physical copy. Original games here cost like $200, and arrive late, so that's out of the question. How much does it cost to ship the game here? Can it be done officially or do I need to hire a third-party shipping company?
3- A relative of mine is going to the US on July. Can I preorder the game, play on release date and pick up the copy 2 months later? Buying it there would be the simpler (does "simplest" exist?) option, but I really don't want to wait 2 more months.
If there's a Preodering FAQ that I'm missing, just point me to it. Thanks!
1. Yes, if you pre-order the digital version, there's no need for the physical disc.
No, it's not exclusive to US citizens.
You can download the game as often as you like, your PC dying doesn't affect your accoun
or your accessibility to the game. Just go to your Battle.net account and download the client again.
2. Depends on where you order the game from. My guess would be around 10-30$, don't take my word
for it, check prices online.
3. No, you can't unless the shop you're ordering the game from, opens up the box and gives you the
key on release.
@BaconizedCream: The horde mode, isn't it more like co-op then PvP. I think whole diablo is like a horde mode
The difference between co-op campaign and horde mode, though, is that in horde mode
mobs keep spawning (hopefully infinitely) in a certain time interval, and you do not
have to move around much to find and kill the minions of Diablo.
The only thing I'm miffed about is that Blizzard decided to scrap the concept and addition of the Mystic Artisan.
Certainly would've added more depth and customization of your gears.
Some pics of the Mystic.
As for the PvP, I don't really plan on playing it that much, so to me,
not a big of a deal that Blizzard chose to give it a good polish and release it post-launch
via patch.
But the idea of a horde mode is really intriguing to me.
Laying waste, raining havoc, senselessly murdering the endless demons of hell,
sounds really, really fun, doesn't it?
Working in Diablo 3's favor is that it's a lot faster-paced than WoW, and apparently a lot harder than D2 so creating an effective bot won't be as easy, especially since it would need to have good survivability in late Hell / Inferno to find items people would want to buy on the auction house. I'm sure a lot of smart people will work hard on the idea, though
Much more likely to happen, in my opinion, is that we'll see Chinese labor (paid or not: http://www.guardian....net-gaming-scam ) doing most of the "botting".
What's the point in getting to level 60 before everyone else?
Are there any benefits/advantages in doing so?
Very few. No title, no feat of strength, nothing. The most they'll get is a slight lead on the chance for decent gear that'll sell for a good chunk o' change.
Hm, I see.
Not my kinda play style; rushing through the maps, skipping all the cut-scenes and whatnot.
My first playthrough, I think, is going to take the longest to complete,
simply because I want to see and hear everything,
to "literally" ingest and digest all the game has to offer.
(I'm aware there are random events that I won't be able to see in my first playthrough.)
But all the luck in the world in achieving your goal, OP.
Normal.
I don't think you'd survive for very long in the higher difficulty settings without the proper gear.
Even if you do manage to kill some of the mobs, chances are you're too under-leveled to even wear the
stuff you just picked up.
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You can install the game on over 9000 PCs no problem,
you just can't log in at the same time to play the game.
1. Yes, if you pre-order the digital version, there's no need for the physical disc.
No, it's not exclusive to US citizens.
You can download the game as often as you like, your PC dying doesn't affect your accoun
or your accessibility to the game. Just go to your Battle.net account and download the client again.
2. Depends on where you order the game from. My guess would be around 10-30$, don't take my word
for it, check prices online.
3. No, you can't unless the shop you're ordering the game from, opens up the box and gives you the
key on release.
Will post result here when I get one.
2.2k gold a pop. =)
The difference between co-op campaign and horde mode, though, is that in horde mode
mobs keep spawning (hopefully infinitely) in a certain time interval, and you do not
have to move around much to find and kill the minions of Diablo.
Certainly would've added more depth and customization of your gears.
Some pics of the Mystic.
As for the PvP, I don't really plan on playing it that much, so to me,
not a big of a deal that Blizzard chose to give it a good polish and release it post-launch
via patch.
But the idea of a horde mode is really intriguing to me.
Laying waste, raining havoc, senselessly murdering the endless demons of hell,
sounds really, really fun, doesn't it?
Very disturbing read.
But thanks to various proxies and VPNs I was able to participate.
Very cool stuff.
Hm, I see.
Not my kinda play style; rushing through the maps, skipping all the cut-scenes and whatnot.
My first playthrough, I think, is going to take the longest to complete,
simply because I want to see and hear everything,
to "literally" ingest and digest all the game has to offer.
(I'm aware there are random events that I won't be able to see in my first playthrough.)
But all the luck in the world in achieving your goal, OP.
Are there any benefits/advantages in doing so?
I don't think you'd survive for very long in the higher difficulty settings without the proper gear.
Even if you do manage to kill some of the mobs, chances are you're too under-leveled to even wear the
stuff you just picked up.