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What is the Sprinter Guide?

A detailed, printable guide that gives you all you need to know -- right when you need it -- to smash the Sprinter and Speed Racer conquests.

What's in the Sprinter Guide?

There are five main sections:

1. Runner Guide -- (just the essentials, including maps and key reminders)
2. Town Camper Guide -- (detailed enough that even a monkey wouldn't mess it up)
3. Explanatory Notes -- (explainging how to understand and use the Guides, tips for builds, tricky maps, etc)
4. Comprehensive Runner Guide -- (all the detail for every step, to help learn where you're going wrong)
5. Time Record -- (to help analyse what went wrong, and for posterity)

The Explanatory Notes include separate sections for Runners, the Town Camper, and Everyone.

Do I Need to Read the Whole Sprinter Guide?

Certainly not!

You can skip straight to the Guide you'll need during the run. The Town Camper should print the Town Camper Guide and the Time Record. Runners should print just the Concise Runner Guide. Everyone should skim read some of the Notes, to make sure they understand the Guides, and to pick up any Tips they may not have seen.

Where Can I Download the Sprinter Guide?

The quick link is goo.gl/dsru6o (mouse over the link to see the full destination).

You can download the whole guide (and just print the bits you need), or download the individual sections.

I apologise about the two extra clicks for the larger files -- free web hosts...

What's Changed Since Version 3 of the Sprinter Guide?

1. A one-page introduction and Table of Contents.
2. Reordered the sections so you can jump straight into the Runner and Towner guides.
3. Numerous tweaks, especially to increase the number of Boss Events that everyone joins.
4. More notes on tricky sections.
5. A token nod to possible Necromancer builds.

What's Next for the Sprinter Guide?

This will probably be the last version I produce.
But I do have some ideas for further improvements. This includes (in rough order of priority):

1. Using GameFAQs to host the files, so every download link is direct.
2. Adding stylised maps for Act 5, to replace the coloured arrows.
3. Adding more colour cues to the Town Camper Guide.
4. HTML versions of the main guides.
5. CSS overhaul of my website (it'll never happen: too boring).

Happy Running!

I just released the Season 13 version of my Kanai's Cube checklist (pretty much identical to Season 12).

But I've also released a completely new version 4.0 of my Sprinter Guide. Everything has been reorganised, so it should be much easier to use.

Same download page (sorry I haven't found an easier way around the file size limit yet).

Good luck for Season 13!

I just released version 4.0 of the Sprinter Guide (and a Season 13 version of my Kanai's Cube checklist).

Everything has been reorganised, so it should be much easier to use.

Same download page (sorry I haven't found an easier way around the file size limit yet).

Good luck for Season 13!

Just uploaded the new version, for Season 12, patch 2.6.1

Full details at:

www.diablofans.com/forums/diablo-iii-general-forums/diablo-iii-general-discussion/229860-announce-kanais-cube-checklist-for-season-12

(Note that my Sprinter Guide will be completely overhauled in time for Season 13.)

I've just uploaded my printable Kanai's Cube Checklist updated for Season 12 and patch 2.6.1

(It's okay if you don't understand why such a thing exists, but please keep in mind there are many people who do find this useful.)

Downloadable, as usual, at:

paulius.50webs.com/diablo3.html
goo.gl/dsru6o (short URL for sharing)

New Features

I've made some changes since last time, and provided a new option:

• In addition to Word and PDF versions, you can now choose to group items by class rather than just sorting by item name.
• Items whose Legendary Powers were upgraded in patch 2.6.1 are highlighted in yellow so you know what might be worth keeping for non-season.
• I've swapped the Season and Non-Season columns so the Season data is closer to the item names.
• Colours for each class are now locked in. The Key appears at the end of the document.
• After struggling against two serious table formatting bugs, I've tidied up the Word styles so the tables should display the same for (almost) everyone.
• Behind the scenes, I've used fields to automate first-letter-highlighting. You'll see the results but not be bothered by the fields in the published documents.

Migration to the New Word version

If you've been entering data into the old version and want to transfer it to the new layout (where items are grouped by class), here's how:

• Open the new file with items grouped by class.
• Move all Wizard items to appear just before the Necromancer items (select the rows, cut and paste into the new location -- doing it the other way can stuff up the formatting).
• Select all rows except the Necromancer-item rows at the end, and sort by Name (column 1).
• Select all the cells (except for Necromancer items) in either both season or both non-season columns.
• Copy and paste into these cells from your Season 10 version of the Checklist. (If the number and layout of cells matches, all the formatting should be preserved.)
• Repeat for the other two columns.
• If the font size has changed, reapply the "Items - Checklist" style to all four columns.
• Select the whole table and Sort first by Class then by Name.
• Select all rows with A and xH codes, and sort by Name alone.
• Finally, move the multi-class items (BCDM, MNDW and HDW) back into their original positions (weapons table only). Either drag-and-drop or cut-and-paste.
• Repeat for the other two item tables.

Notes on the Word Versions

If you don't like some of my formatting, it's easy to change by modifying the appropriate style. You can turn off the yellow highlights for modified items by removing the fill colour from the "Item - New" style (under Borders & Shading). You can disable the two forced page breaks by turning off "Page Break Before" in the "Paragraph" section of the "Items - Name - New Page" style.

However, if you're having serious formatting issues, you may have encountered one of Word's persistent table style bugs. The main tables are all supposed to have 12 point text, with no text wrapping to a second line (Thunderfury is 10 point). Try the following:

• Go to the Developer Tab (if you can't see it, turn it on under File > Options > Customize Ribbon). Make sure that the checkbox is NOT ticked for: Document Template > Automatically update document styles. Exit Word, then try opening a fresh version of the file.
• Manually adjust the table formatting so the table cells have left and right margins of 0.1cm, and the text is 12 point (except for Thunderfury, which is 10 point).
• Worst case, select the whole document, change everything to 11 point, then reapply heading styles (and 10 points for Thunderfury). Or use the PDF version.

Good luck in Season 12!

I just updated my Kanai's Cube Checklist for patch 2.4.3. Same download page as above.

Note that this won't be for everyone. I find it useful, and if it helps a few other people, then I'm happy.

I've just uploaded a new version of my Guides to the Sprinter and Speed Racer Conquests.

What is the Sprinter Guide?

A detailed, printable guide that gives you all you need to know -- right when you need it -- to smash the Sprinter and Speed Racer conquests.

What's in the Sprinter Guide?

There are five main sections:

1. Introductory Notes -- (including explanations of how to understand and use the Guides, and tips for builds, tricky maps, etc)
2. Town Camper Guide -- (detailed enough that even a monkey wouldn't mess it up)
3. Runner Guide -- (including maps and strategies for division of labour)
4. Concise Runner Guide -- (just the essentials, for quick reference during a run)
5. Time Record -- (to help analyse what went wrong, and for posterity)

The Introductory Notes include separate sections for Runners, the Town Camper, and Everyone.

Do I Need to Read the Whole Sprinter Guide?

Certainly not!

You can skip straight to the Guide you'll need during the run. The Town Camper should print the Town Camper Guide and the Time Record. Runners should print just the Concise Runner Guide. Everyone should skim read some of the Notes, to make sure they understand the Guides, and to pick up any Tips they may not have seen.

Where Can I Download the Sprinter Guide?

The quick link is goo.gl/dsru6o (mouse over the link to see the full destination).

You can download the whole guide (and just print the bits you need), or download the individual sections.

I apologise about the two extra clicks for the larger files -- free web hosts...

What's Changed Since Version 2 of the Sprinter Guide?

1. A whole new section: The Concise Runner Guide. Much easier to use during gameplay than the full version.
2. Captions on all the maps.
3. Visual directions for three maps in Act 5 (with proper maps planned).
4. Contents table showing the different parts of the guide. (You only need to print the bit you'll be using.)
5. Clearer layout of the Notes (with corrections and clarifications).
6. Each section now has its own page number prefix, from A to E.
7. Corrections and other adjustments, based on experience running the conquest a few more times.
8. Updated target times for Act 3.

What's Next for the Sprinter Guide?

I have some ideas, and some feedback to address. This includes (in rough order of priority):

1. Adding stylised maps for Act 5, to replace the coloured arrows.
2. Using GameFAQs to host the files, so every download link is direct.
3. Rearranging the sections, moving the heavy text to the end.
4. Adding more icons (like the speech-bubble icon that means "talk"), especially to the older parts of the guide.
5. Adding more colour cues to the Town Camper Guide.
6. Using more headings in the Notes, so specific information is quicker to find.
7. CSS overhaul of my website (it'll never happen: too boring).

Items 1 to 3 are likely to happen during Season 9. Beyond that, I'll tackle things based on feedback and enthusiasm. So let me know if you like or dislike these ideas (politely), or if you can think of better solutions.

Before any of that, I need to finish off the patch 2.4.3 version of my Kanai's Cube Checklist (possibly tomorrow).

Happy Gaming!

I've updated my Kanai's Cube Checklist for Season 7 (patch 2.4.2).

Like before, find it at my Diablo 3 Reference Material page -- shortcut URL is goo.gl/dsru6o

I've decided to provide both PDF and Word versions (oldschool_2o4f, I'm way ahead of you, but I appreciate the confirmation). The Season 6 version is also available, at the bottom of the page.

Personally, I save the old version just before each new season, transfer my data (in the form of Wingdings ticks) to the new version, and print out a fresh copy for the new season. Note that, when transferring data between different versions, you'll need to make allowances for the new powers inserted in the list.

I also have an extensive update to my Sprinter guide in the works, this time also covering the Runners. I expect to put this up on the same page on the weekend or early next week (anyone trying for Sprinter in the first week probably doesn't need my help!).

HELP! If anyone knows a good, quick way to capture and convert Diablo III area maps to black on white, please get in touch! I could really use your help. (My process takes ages.)

As always, respectful feedback is very welcome!

If you'd like me to release a Word version of the Kanai's Cube Checklist that you can fill in electronically (in Word), you can indicate that by voting up this post.

If you're finding it hard to keep track of which items are in Kanai's Cube, particularly between classes or between season and non-season, have I got the tool for you: a printable checklist for all items in Kanai's Cube (recently updated for patch 2.4.1).

Find it at my Diablo 3 Reference Material page

You'll also find a Town Camper guide for the Sprinter achievement (likely to return next season), which allows even the slowest character to act as Town Camper (and makes mistakes much less likely). No need to print the intro; jump straight to the quest-by-quest table.

There's a Time Record table for Sprinter, including rough quest-by-quest timings.

And there's a Keyboard Layout record table (for when the Powers destroy your custom key bindings). I've included both default key bindings and my own favoured set-up -- definitely reduces finger stress.

If you'd like to help out with suggestions, corrections, or data gathering for bigger projects, please follow the contact links. I'd love to hear from you. I didn't get a lot of traction on the official Diablo forums, but I figure DiabloFans are likely to be more discerning.

Enjoy!

The amount of incoming damage in Greater Rift 70 and above has been reduced.

The amount of Experience granted in Greater Rift 70 and above has been reduced.

I wanted to find out more about these changes and did some testing. Here are my thoughts on what this will mean for the upcoming Season. I also made a video where I go over the numbers and explain my thoughts in more detail. Enjoy!

Some interesting facts:

• The reduced scaling starts at Tier 71, not 70.
• New Dmg multiplier is 2.338% (doubling every 30 tiers) instead of 7.178% (doubling every 10 tiers).
• New XP multiplier is 5% (doubling every 14.2 tiers) instead of 8% (doubling every 9 tiers).

Some numbers:

• Tier 80: -37.00% Dmg, -24.55% XP
• Tier 90: -60.31% Dmg, -43.07% XP
• Tier 100: -75.00% Dmg, -57.05% XP
• Tier 110: -84.25% Dmg, -67.59% XP
• Tier 120: -90.08% Dmg, -75.55% XP
• Tier 130: -93.75% Dmg, -81.55% XP
• Tier 140: -96.06% Dmg, -86.08% XP
• Tier 150: -97.52% Dmg, -89.50% XP

What this means for solo and group play: We can play much more offensively now, possibly dropping one or even two supports in 4man. I'm excited to see how this will change the group meta, especially if they also manage to fix the lags. This will also significantly impact solo play where stacking defensive buffs is usually not an option.

What this means for XP farming: New XP values will be significantly lower, probably around half of what people are doing now; top groups can do ~1.8t/h now and maybe 700-900b/h next patch. Top solo players can probably reach 300-400b/h and do around the same next patch. This means the divide between solo and group play will go from ~5x times more to only ~double. It also means that nonseason players will have a hard time catching up as this is the first time that we actually get less experience than during the previous season. Top paragon players will probably end up at slightly higher levels than what we have seen during season 4. This also means that Caldesann's Despair will have a slightly bigger impact and that boss runs are relatively slightly more incentivized over no boss runs, however I think that adding a little more XP to the RG kill or closing rewards would be necessary to completely rule out no boss runs (which are not really enjoyable and counterintuitive, too).

Dmg Table

XP Table

I have also compiled the full tables for Dmg and XP scaling in patch 2.4 + 2.4.1, but unfortunately I can't figure out how to make proper tables on Diablofans. You can find the full lists in my Reddit post here.