Alkaizer - Paragon Level 96 Barbarian
Alkaizer, who is currently leading in highest paragon levels, is streaming while he makes his way to paragon level 100! While he streams he's also giving out great tips and answering questions. So stop by his stream if you're interested and watch as he grinds his way to level 100!
Interview With the Game Developers
ssvenskadiablo.se, a Swedish Diablo fansite, was able to get a quick Q&A in with some of the developers of Diablo III. You can check out the full interview over on their site, as well as below.
Originally Posted by Blue Tracker / Official Forums)
(Are there any plans to raise the max bid/buyout of the RMAH above $250?
We do not currently have any plans to raise this amount.
Have you considered adding a “Reset” button so that players don’t have to edit every single search parameter manually when switching between search types?
This is a good suggestion, and we will look into it.
Players would really like to be able to search for TOTAL +block on shields rather than magic property “% to block.”
This is a great suggestion.
Players would also really like to be able to filer their searches by “Bid Only” or “Buyout Only.” Saved searches and the ability to “tag” items (to be able to check back on later) would be welcomed as well!
Also Good suggestions. We’ll look into these as well.
Any thoughts on adding the ability to “import” the stats of your currently-equipped item so that it fills the values in the search fields automatically?
We are currently looking into ways to search for similar items.
What determines the cap on the absorb of the new force armor on Zombie Dogs? How is overflow damage determined?
“Some attacks still kill the dogs in one hit, including some pretty beefy ones. I’m not complaining, I think they are great and it’s okay for them to get smushed, just would like to know more specifics about how it works.”
Certain attacks and less-common environmental hazards — such as the fire created on the ground by Skeletal Mages — do lots of small, rapid attacks that can quickly damage Zombie Dogs and Gargantuans. We know this type of damage can be difficult to predict, so we’re looking into having these spells do reduced damage to pets, much like we did for Plague, Molten, and Desecrator.
Is there a cap on Magic Find/Gold Find for followers? Does your follower’s MF/GF count toward your 300% cap, or does it stack over the cap?
The Magic Find and Gold Find percentages for both follower contributions and Fortune Shrine bonuses are intended to respect the 300% MF/GF cap. Nephalem Valor bonuses will continue to stack beyond this cap, however. That said, we’ve seen some posts that MF/GF contributions from followers may currently be stacking above the cap, and we’re looking into those reports.
Is it intended that the benefits of a Fortune Shrine do not allow the player to go over 300% MF?
The Fortune Shrine’s benefit also respects the 300% MF cap.
The tutorial that appears on the XP bar when you start earning the Paragon XP doesn’t tell players that each Paragon level also increases base stats. Was this intended, or just an oversight?
That is an oversight, thanks for pointing it out! We’ll be updating this to reflect the correct information.
Will we add MF/GF back in so that it affects environment object drops?
This is something we would like to do in the future.
Are there any plans to add additional character slots per account? What about AH slots?
We have no current plans to add additional character slots or AH slots.
Are there any plans to buff or rebalance followers? There have been (unverified) claims that the enchantress is much more popular than either the Templar or scoundrel.
We’re looking into it
Are thoughts on allowing the blacksmith to offer repairs for a lowered price depending on his artisan level.
We have no plans to add this feature.
Players would like to be able to clear their “Recent players” list or to somehow disable it. Is that possible?
This is also a feature that we have no plans to add.
Can crafting mats stack higher than 100, please?
This is a great suggestion! We’ll look into increasing it.
We do not currently have any plans to raise this amount.
Have you considered adding a “Reset” button so that players don’t have to edit every single search parameter manually when switching between search types?
This is a good suggestion, and we will look into it.
Players would really like to be able to search for TOTAL +block on shields rather than magic property “% to block.”
This is a great suggestion.
Players would also really like to be able to filer their searches by “Bid Only” or “Buyout Only.” Saved searches and the ability to “tag” items (to be able to check back on later) would be welcomed as well!
Also Good suggestions. We’ll look into these as well.
Any thoughts on adding the ability to “import” the stats of your currently-equipped item so that it fills the values in the search fields automatically?
We are currently looking into ways to search for similar items.
What determines the cap on the absorb of the new force armor on Zombie Dogs? How is overflow damage determined?
“Some attacks still kill the dogs in one hit, including some pretty beefy ones. I’m not complaining, I think they are great and it’s okay for them to get smushed, just would like to know more specifics about how it works.”
Certain attacks and less-common environmental hazards — such as the fire created on the ground by Skeletal Mages — do lots of small, rapid attacks that can quickly damage Zombie Dogs and Gargantuans. We know this type of damage can be difficult to predict, so we’re looking into having these spells do reduced damage to pets, much like we did for Plague, Molten, and Desecrator.
Is there a cap on Magic Find/Gold Find for followers? Does your follower’s MF/GF count toward your 300% cap, or does it stack over the cap?
The Magic Find and Gold Find percentages for both follower contributions and Fortune Shrine bonuses are intended to respect the 300% MF/GF cap. Nephalem Valor bonuses will continue to stack beyond this cap, however. That said, we’ve seen some posts that MF/GF contributions from followers may currently be stacking above the cap, and we’re looking into those reports.
Is it intended that the benefits of a Fortune Shrine do not allow the player to go over 300% MF?
The Fortune Shrine’s benefit also respects the 300% MF cap.
The tutorial that appears on the XP bar when you start earning the Paragon XP doesn’t tell players that each Paragon level also increases base stats. Was this intended, or just an oversight?
That is an oversight, thanks for pointing it out! We’ll be updating this to reflect the correct information.
Will we add MF/GF back in so that it affects environment object drops?
This is something we would like to do in the future.
Are there any plans to add additional character slots per account? What about AH slots?
We have no current plans to add additional character slots or AH slots.
Are there any plans to buff or rebalance followers? There have been (unverified) claims that the enchantress is much more popular than either the Templar or scoundrel.
We’re looking into it
Are thoughts on allowing the blacksmith to offer repairs for a lowered price depending on his artisan level.
We have no plans to add this feature.
Players would like to be able to clear their “Recent players” list or to somehow disable it. Is that possible?
This is also a feature that we have no plans to add.
Can crafting mats stack higher than 100, please?
This is a great suggestion! We’ll look into increasing it.
prob shares his account
Thank you,
I mean why hate on this guy, you have to realize that their was going to eventually be a first, that is probably a huge feat for him, a self esteem builder. You don't know this guy, he might not enjoy going outside so why should he?
Could simply be about being a perfectionist, and not liking the thought of leaving loose ends open until he completes that 100th paragon level, he might not feel at ease.
All that to say, who knows, why hate, the 100th level wasn't made thinking it couldn't be reached.
Sour grapes much?
I'm actually surprised by the fact that he isn't using a Leroic's Signet on his barb. He's got one for his merc, but since you only get 20% of the benefit, I'm curious as to why he's not sporting one on the barb itself. To be able to get that high without the signet on the actual character, that's impressive.
He will see plenty of sun when he goes 100 in some hours and all the other ppl trying to go 100 within the next year or two!
He does have a Leoric's Signet, and it was one with +28% Exp! If he doesnt have on him, (and I see that you are right, he replaced it with a Stone of Jordan) he replaced it at some point yesterday or the day before. But all these days he was playing with it!
To the child who sits on video game boards trying to throw around insults whenever he can. Grow up.
So far without spending a dime on the RMAH, I've made 145 bucks, which has essentially paid for my CE version of the game plus a little extra, and I'm happy with that. That being said, I've only found 5 legendary/set pieces since the patch and all the cash I've made has been since the patch. This guy has an entire inventory full of them! No doubt this guy is making some serious money with all the legend/set pieces he's wracking up.