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This is very true, farming builds are not the most efficient for dueling and thus it is a very good idea to look into different more defensive builds.

That being said, we are considering some sort of damage reduction and we are looking into some possibilities on how we can do this without compromising the PvE gameplay. Dueling is not intended to be a core gameplay experience though, so we don't want to create all kinds of extended systems or complex restrictions just to regulate and/or balance dueling. So if there is a chance that a potential change or adjustment will negatively impact PvE gameplay, then we will not implement it, so it is possible that only minor adjustments will be made in the end without big changes to the system.

I know some people in this thread has linked to Wyatt Cheng's response on this topic already, but I will quote it again to make it more visible for those who haven't seen it yet:-)

http://www.reddit.co...vw7gf?context=3

except monster density....I'm so sick of act 3.

Wyatt: Unfortunately increased monster density in Act 1 and 2 in Inferno difficulty did not make patch 1.0.7. It is absolutely something we would like to improve, and it is still on the list for the future. I spend most of personal play time in Act 3 as well: Keeps 1, Core, Tower, Bridge, Fields. It's a matter of degrees, it'll never all be balanced 100% equal in all zones everywhere you go - but they need to be comparable within a certain tolerance, and we're definitely outside that margin right now.

As you can maybe gather from this, we totally would like for people to feel that they are able to farm any Act they wish without being worried about efficiency, and we are looking into various ways to make this happen. We are not yet able to share any specifics in regards to what exactly is on the table though, but we will of course let you know as soon as we are able.

Feel free to post your own thoughts the kind of "mob density options" you would like to have in the game, as such feedback would be helpful to us :-)

This is a very tricky topic to address, because there are quite a few different approaches to multiboxing out there and only some of them goes against our Terms of Use.

It is an issue if and when multiboxing automates gameplay, but as long as the player who is multiboxing is the legitimate account holder on all the involved accounts, and as long as all the characters being played are 100% under the player's control without any kind of automation involved, then we are okay with it.

Edit: Removing the air plane analogy, because looking at it in retrospect, I can see that it wasn't really very accurate. Please look to my next response for further clarification: http://eu.battle.net...82768?page=2#25

Again, the question of whether or not multiboxing is permitted is a very hard one to address.

You are free to play more than one character at the same time using more than one client at the same time, but each character must be played the same way you would play a single character normally in a single client. This means that one character must not react and perform actions automatically based on actions performed by another character. You can send commands and instructions to multiple characters at once, which is fine of course, as long as each action performed by each character is a result of direct player interaction and player choice.

Multiboxing characters must be controlled 100% by the player!

Edit: Edited the post for clarification purposes.

In patch 1.0.7, players will be able to duel one another in a new zone designed specifically for this style of combat, code named "The Scorched Chapel." The Scorched Chapel can be accessed by speaking with an NPC at the inn in New Tristram, and supports 2 to 4 players in a Free-For-All format. There are no objectives, no rewards...and no mercy.

So, is this new feature something you plan to take advantage of once patch 1.0.7 is live? Are you eager to duel your fellow Nephalem to the death, or is it just not your cup of PvP? Let us know by voting below!

(To learn more about dueling, click here. To share your feedback about dueling on the PTR, click here!)

One Question Per Post On The Q&A
Rules say 1 question per post, but say nothing about multiple posts per user. So does this mean we can ask multiple questions as long as they are all in separate posts?
This is correct. While it might be a futile request, even with the ability to submit more than one post, we encourage players not to spam the thread, but instead contribute thoughtful questions which they feel the community would like to have answered. (Blue Tracker / Official Forums)

"Ask the Devs is Just a Poll Test"
Or it's a genuine attempt to begin rebuilding the relationship with the community. It's a first step, so it might not be a perfect system right away, but we're willing to make the effort and improvements along the way. (Blue Tracker / Official Forums)

Gold Spam Requests Going Down?
It's probably because of this: http://us.battle.net...opic/7591982115

We definitely feel that more improvements can still be made, but it's good to hear that you're already seeing positive results! (Blue Tracker / Official Forums)

The First Step Towards More Act Play
In patch 1.0.7 Nephalem Valor will persist between Acts. This is just one of many possible features that should provide some incentive for some players to farm areas they normally don’t. I know I will personally see Act 4 a little more as a direct result, but we're still seeing how it's being received by players on the PTR before we have a good idea on how much it’s helping. That said, Nephalem Valor persisting through Acts is just one step, and there are still lots of options and ideas we are exploring to improve this part of the game. (Blue Tracker / Official Forums)