Though patch 1.0.3b will not be hitting servers this week, we will be seeing some of its features hotfixed into the game tomorrow.
Originally Posted by Blue Tracker / Official Forums)
(In general we tend to not provide release dates or specific timeframes for patches due to the complexity of the updates, and the possibility that we’ll discover an issue that keeps us from releasing it on time. We discovered a few such issues late into the testing of 1.0.3b, which means it won’t hit this week as previously mentioned.
However, we know that a number of changes in 1.0.3b have been highly anticipated, and so we spent the better part of today pulling specific changes that did not run into testing issues out of 1.0.3b, and turning them into hotfixes. These include the Inferno drop increases among a couple others, and will be applied with off-peak rolling restarts tomorrow morning. We’ll also be updating the June hotfix blog with specific changes (including new drop rates) tomorrow morning after we manage to wrangle up a cup of coffee.
However, we know that a number of changes in 1.0.3b have been highly anticipated, and so we spent the better part of today pulling specific changes that did not run into testing issues out of 1.0.3b, and turning them into hotfixes. These include the Inferno drop increases among a couple others, and will be applied with off-peak rolling restarts tomorrow morning. We’ll also be updating the June hotfix blog with specific changes (including new drop rates) tomorrow morning after we manage to wrangle up a cup of coffee.
200k Gold Inferno Act 2 Challenge - Monk Edition
Jipptomilly has taken on a rather interesting challenge, clear Act 2 Inferno as a monk with only 200k gold worth of gear. Not only is he able to clear Act 2 this way, he does it while only skipping three elite packs and killing 27 others. He also ends with a rather nice sized profit at the end.
Natalya's Wrath to Remain Untouched
Bashiok hits the forums to give an update on the Natalya's Wrath bug we reported a few days ago. After some serious discussions they have decided to keep the bonus as is.
Originally Posted by Blue Tracker / Official Forums)
(We're not going to change/correct the set bonus of Natalya's. It will remain as-is.
It's one of a few cases recently that made us really sit and look at how we were approaching a game system, have some serious discussions about what they mean for the game, and where we want it to go. Sure it's one set and set bonus, but allowing it to continue existing, and even now beginning some work to embrace the concept, probably wouldn't have happened if the unintended change to Natalya's hadn't occurred, and maybe more importantly if you didn't offer your feedback (constructively and in calm and reasonable tones, of course).
We are working on Legendary item changes for a future patch, as I'm sure you know, which could change the set in any variety of ways. I don't know what those changes could be yet, but I do know there's no desire to "fix" the set, even in the updated version. But regardless those changes will only affect items that drop after that patch. They aren't retroactive. Any Natalya's items that drop before that patch (ie the ones dropping now), and the set bonus, will remain unchanged regardless of future Legendary item updates.
It's one of a few cases recently that made us really sit and look at how we were approaching a game system, have some serious discussions about what they mean for the game, and where we want it to go. Sure it's one set and set bonus, but allowing it to continue existing, and even now beginning some work to embrace the concept, probably wouldn't have happened if the unintended change to Natalya's hadn't occurred, and maybe more importantly if you didn't offer your feedback (constructively and in calm and reasonable tones, of course).
We are working on Legendary item changes for a future patch, as I'm sure you know, which could change the set in any variety of ways. I don't know what those changes could be yet, but I do know there's no desire to "fix" the set, even in the updated version. But regardless those changes will only affect items that drop after that patch. They aren't retroactive. Any Natalya's items that drop before that patch (ie the ones dropping now), and the set bonus, will remain unchanged regardless of future Legendary item updates.
Blue Posts
Originally Posted by Blue Tracker / Official Forums)
(Developer's Blog
Magic Find Gear Switching
I wanted to jump in quickly to say that this is one of many topics we’ve been discussing with the developers recently, and that we have a juicy blog post coming up that will delve a bit more into some of the MF swapping solutions we’re considering. (Blue Tracker / Official Forums)
Fanboys
One of the worst things currently going on in these forums as far as I'm concerned is seeing anyone with anything positive to say about the game being labelled a fanboy.
These forums are here for people to dicsuss our games, and for that you need differing opinions. Seeing people shut down and dismissed as a fanboy for saying they actually like an aspect of the game is, quite honestly, pretty low. If you don't have a valid argument other than resorting to name-calling, please refrain from posting.
We're all for people having their say on the game, good or bad, but petty behaviour has no place here. (Blue Tracker / Official Forums)
Any ETA on the developer's blog on 1.0.4 or information on the Act 3/4 loot adjustment? Thanks
Drop rates are being increased in 1.0.3b, and ... SOON. (Source)Magic Find Gear Switching
I wanted to jump in quickly to say that this is one of many topics we’ve been discussing with the developers recently, and that we have a juicy blog post coming up that will delve a bit more into some of the MF swapping solutions we’re considering. (Blue Tracker / Official Forums)
Fanboys
One of the worst things currently going on in these forums as far as I'm concerned is seeing anyone with anything positive to say about the game being labelled a fanboy.
These forums are here for people to dicsuss our games, and for that you need differing opinions. Seeing people shut down and dismissed as a fanboy for saying they actually like an aspect of the game is, quite honestly, pretty low. If you don't have a valid argument other than resorting to name-calling, please refrain from posting.
We're all for people having their say on the game, good or bad, but petty behaviour has no place here. (Blue Tracker / Official Forums)
Curse Weekly Roundup
Mists of Pandaria opens heir doors for raiding, ArenaNET wants us to break their servers, LoL players get a bonus, and Abraham Vampire Hunter comes to 8 bit; all on this weeks Curse Weekly Roundup.
PS loot buff!! Can't wait!
what the cost a week from now is not the point. He took to this challenge now, at the current prices.
no
http://www.diablofans.com/news/1250-ranged-barbarian-build-witch-doctor-inferno-guide-demon-hunter-dps-calculator-unidentified-items-and-patch-11/
Originally Posted by (Blue Tracker / Official Forums)
No, identifying doesn't roll items. The item is rolled when it drops. Identifying it is just the 'opening a present' ritual. (Source)
I vendor like anything thats below item lvl 63 and 62 .... it gets annoying when it's 3 crap rares of lvl 55 lol
oh, well, need more patience.
Thanks for sharing, Molster!
a user already did act 1 for 120k on a wizard, and will be doing act 2 later
So they try to beat Inferno like that, fail, try again, fail again, go to the forums to whine, find more people whining and then conclude that the game is impossible.
I'm all for raising the difficulty of the other 3 difficulties so people will have to think about the gear they use earlier in the game, so they will learn that the game is not about only DPS.
This is stupid. Here is the challenge: take a toon to inferno diablo with no AH purchases at all. From 0-60. Upgrades by drop and drop alone.
This "challenge" just says: "hey, I can price shop the AH!"
Helluva challenge.
I'm fine with it being an "accomplished challenge" but it's one that can't be duplicated. Does this challenge count if you find your gear, technically that's free. If I find 95% of all my gear and buy one item for 5K I could say I did the 5K challenge...
The Monk challenge was pretty impressive, though. It gives me hope for whenever I get around to leveling mine. Which is probably more likely to happen now that I've seen this. And because I'm bored with farming on DH right now
no, im not sure people are getting why he did this. Finding the gear kills the point (if that gear is worth more than X gold)
A good deal of threads on the official forums say you can not clear act2+ in Inferno without paying millions on the AH, he wanted to prove that to be very wrong. Thats the only reason he took on the challenge, and others are trying now. Not really something thats going to matter as much from now. Its the -now- thats interesting due to all the comments.
If the game is Diablo 3 and not Auction House Browsing 3; then proving that some people underprice items on the AH (shocker!) isn't really an achievement; it's just paying attention and sorting items properly. Well played, clicker of the "sort by price" person!
Complete the game 0-60, no AH purchases, and then it's something.