DiabloFans

Let the old lurkers like me come out in droves. Hello Diablo 3. You might just become what I hoped you be.

The game was announced in 2008. It's now 2012. The last official diablo release was LOD in 2001.
So why do you wait? What is drawing you in? Why do we obsess over a release date?

I wait, because between diablo 1 and 2, there's no game series that's ever been able to hold my attention like these.
I wait because the storyline is one that the entire human race resonates with- a battle between good and evil.
I wait, because I'm addicted to the loot system, and let's face it, diablo is about the loots.
I wait, because amidst all the raging kids, there's an intelligent, kind base of players in the muck of it all- a base of players that aren't like a lot of the gaming community i've found. A base of players that are willing to give away items to help one another out. I suspect there are many of you here that are like this. Thank you.
I wait because in the end, I trust that the end product will be worth waiting for- despite the delays. Despite the frustrations. Despite the years that have passed by.
I wait because I know it will bring me back to my childhood.
I wait because act 1 is in tristram- where everything began.
I will keep waiting. There will be a day when the game is released and these forums will quiet because we'll all be sucked into the gameplay. Why are you waiting?

Everyone around here is so desperately clamoring for a release date, but none of us have been nearly proactive enough in making it happen. I'll tell you what would work. A Diablo 3 themed flash-mob that starts in blizzards parking lot and spills into their offices. Which would of course break into a choreographed dance to this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMAbNFptzAA

These decisions could be even more important than the choice of your gaming rig, reading up on the book of cain, or even the use of one of dem fancy bo-dangled build calculators. I'm talking about the choice of your Diablo 3 gaming snack.

You're gonna need to fuel yourself. Somethings gonna have to tide you over in the wee hours of the morning. How will you survive all of those dinners you missed by accident? Let's face it, a gamer is only as good as his snack. I know my witch doctor and monk will only operate at roughly 75% efficiency without the proper tools to keep me going.

So, forget about release date conspiracy, Korea, your frustration with Bashiok, black soulstone theories or the imminent release of 3 new wallpapers a week.

Let's talk about snacks. Beverages.

What will I have by my side?
If I hearken back to my Diablo 1 & 2 days, the first thing that comes to mind are large bags of Doritos. Spicy Nacho.And of course, copious amounts of Coca Cola Classic.

I assure you, these will be by my side often. However, since the days of windows 98 and XP, my tastes have matured, and my drivers license notifies people I'm over 21.

Alongside coca cola, gin and tonics will represent a strong showing. For midwest crowds, 32 ounces of rooster booster from Quik Trip will also fuel me.

Snacks- Pita and hummus. A delicious, healthy staple.
Pizza Rolls- let's face it, for a frozen food, they're hard to beat.
Cheese- it's my favorite food, what can I say.
Doritos will still be in the line up.
BBQ cheddar cheez-it snack mix. - Simply delicious. I could tear through half a box in one sitting.

I just might add some more thoughts as time progresses. But, I want to hear from you all.
Oh, and by the way, the name is Blake. I got tired of lurking, and couldn't think of a better way to introduce myself.

thats a huge bass.

The same thing happened to WoW with the LFD system.
It is faster to join a game and start to play with this system, you don't have to spend time looking for people. But on the other side you don't have to make friends, you won't need them again...