i have mixed feelings about the witchdoctor, i think his skills are cool, but personally i dont think he fits well into the character classes of diabloII's past, just doesnt mesh well imo
I'm really infuriated that there's no necromancer, it was my favourite class which i played so much and now it's gone, try putting yourself in my position.
But you are already playing old characters, the WD and the barbarian look both in their 60's. And the necromancer wasn't necesarely really old, white hair and white skin can come from spending so much time in the darkness of caverns/dungeons and such, which is even in the class description afaik. I'm really infuriated that there's no necromancer, it was my favourite class which i played so much and now it's gone, try putting yourself in my position.
Necromancer looked like his 50's and Barbarian wasnt that old he was just those character that are Tough And Big but young he seemed like in his 20's or 30's so Barbarian is OK but Necro NO!
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ugg now someone referring him to a troll from wow im sick of this wow non since its the the only game in the world personally i never played the necro alot only on single player and i had a pnova necro but the witch doctor personally my fav d3 class so far i never really liked barb and the witch doctor will definable be a play for me!
The point that I have been trying to make, and many other long time members, is that the Necro has been built up in the lore to such a level, that we couldn't imagine the game without the Necro.
The Necromancers in the books were shown to be the true keepers of Sanctuary. The only truly neutral class that does not fight for good or evil, but fights for the safety of Sanctuary.
With the introduction of this new character, the Witchdoctor, they virtually eliminated the need for the Necro skills, mainly because it looks like the Doc will be using most of the same style of skills.
I don't get why Blizzard didn't just mold their new ideas of skills from the Doc, to the Necro.
The Witchdoctor is obviously a wannabe Necromancer, so why didn't they just make a new Necromancer?
Edit: I am sure the Witchdoctor will be a cool class to play and all. I will definately give him a shot. But if they were trying to make a new Necro, just make a new Necro!!
I love the Witch Doctor.. VERY cool looking class.. You just have to look at it in a optimistic view.. I've seen some people claim that the WD is too close to WoW, well it's not. The Witch Doctor hails from the Kurast / Jungle area of the Sanctuary so he is totally legit. Plus I think the Necromancer will play a roll on the evil side of things in Diablo 3..
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As the shadow once again crawls across our world...
...the stench of terror drifts on a bitter wind,
The people pray for strength and guidance ..
they should pray for the mercy of a swift death
for I have seen what the darkness hides.
I listened to the developer's answer to the question on whether the witch doctor is a replacement for the necromancer. After the developer said there is ways of improving the necromancer, I am 98% sure that there will be a necro class. I believe that this class with be pet, curse dependent, while the witch doctor can use direct damage (insect swarm and firebomb).
I listened to the developer's answer to the question on whether the witch doctor is a replacement for the necromancer. After the developer said there is ways of improving the necromancer, I am 98% sure that there will be a necro class. I believe that this class with be pet, curse dependent, while the witch doctor can use direct damage (insect swarm and firebomb).
Theres actually something wrong with it, his name. I really cant understand how did bliz name a class with such a stupid name. I dnt like the way he looks like either but its not even close to be as bad as the classe´s name =)
The skills looks fine, but cant say much about them this soon, he has summons, curse like spells (i didnt like the totems, curses were a lot better), some damange and potion spells, so hes really a necro with a stupid name and a different background, both things made the necro great =(
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I listened to the developer's answer to the question on whether the witch doctor is a replacement for the necromancer. After the developer said there is ways of improving the necromancer, I am 98% sure that there will be a necro class. I believe that this class with be pet, curse dependent, while the witch doctor can use direct damage (insect swarm and firebomb).
It makes no sence to have a necro and a WC at the same time only having 5 classes
If you want to hear the quote about the necro from the dev. watch the design fundamentals discussion. There is a question about whether the witch doctor replaces the necro. The dev. smiles very big and says there is ways to improve the necro.
The dev. never says the witch doctor is a improved necro. The dev. says something like the witch doctor is not necessarily a replacement for a necro. The dev. also says that there are ways of improving the necro. I am running the video again to get the direct quote. But looking at the dev.'s mannerisms makes it seem like there will be a necro.
Just stated that he might said it with that meaning, we dont kno what he really meant we cant kno, but it looks like a necro replacement, lets wait Time ll tell =)
Just stated that he might said it with that meaning, we dont kno what he really meant we cant kno, but it looks like a necro replacement, lets wait Time ll tell =)
the panel specifically said the WD is not a Necro replacement. the addition of the WD does not hinder the possibility of having a necro as a playable character as well.
HOWEVER, if there are in fact only 5 classes (there might be more they are trying) i highly doubt the necro will be one in the initial release of D3. if anything i see him being an expansion pack character since the WD resembles the necro in a way.
'Nuff Said.
It's 20 Years Later damnit! they will only keep the most youngest character of Diablo II
By this they had to get rid of Necro.. and replace it with some kind of similar hero and Witch Doctor is a PERFECT EXAMPLE
What you people expect? play an 80 year old char. please Blizzard knows what they are doing.
so your new favorite class is the witch doctor.
Necromancer looked like his 50's and Barbarian wasnt that old he was just those character that are Tough And Big but young he seemed like in his 20's or 30's so Barbarian is OK but Necro NO!
Has anyone ever seen the cow kings dance well i have its right here! http://youtube.com/watch?v=Cd2wyKQm13I
Oh and do you wanna see the new cows in d3 here they are
http://youtube.com/watch?v=TpMAqQ_pc0I
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l、 ~ヽ ------CAT IM A KITTY CAT AND I DANCE DANCE DANCE
..じしf_, )ノ AND I DANCE DANCE DANCE!!!
Come stay awhile and..its time for shedding our enemies blood not idle talk aww no one ever listens... lol
Sorry i highly doubt it since they dont wanna have 2 really similar classes!
Has anyone ever seen the cow kings dance well i have its right here! http://youtube.com/watch?v=Cd2wyKQm13I
Oh and do you wanna see the new cows in d3 here they are
http://youtube.com/watch?v=TpMAqQ_pc0I
/l、
(゚、 。 7
l、 ~ヽ ------CAT IM A KITTY CAT AND I DANCE DANCE DANCE
..じしf_, )ノ AND I DANCE DANCE DANCE!!!
Come stay awhile and..its time for shedding our enemies blood not idle talk aww no one ever listens... lol
The Necromancers in the books were shown to be the true keepers of Sanctuary. The only truly neutral class that does not fight for good or evil, but fights for the safety of Sanctuary.
With the introduction of this new character, the Witchdoctor, they virtually eliminated the need for the Necro skills, mainly because it looks like the Doc will be using most of the same style of skills.
I don't get why Blizzard didn't just mold their new ideas of skills from the Doc, to the Necro.
The Witchdoctor is obviously a wannabe Necromancer, so why didn't they just make a new Necromancer?
Edit: I am sure the Witchdoctor will be a cool class to play and all. I will definately give him a shot. But if they were trying to make a new Necro, just make a new Necro!!
...the stench of terror drifts on a bitter wind,
The people pray for strength and guidance ..
they should pray for the mercy of a swift death
for I have seen what the darkness hides.
where did you see this?
The skills looks fine, but cant say much about them this soon, he has summons, curse like spells (i didnt like the totems, curses were a lot better), some damange and potion spells, so hes really a necro with a stupid name and a different background, both things made the necro great =(
It makes no sence to have a necro and a WC at the same time only having 5 classes
the panel specifically said the WD is not a Necro replacement. the addition of the WD does not hinder the possibility of having a necro as a playable character as well.
HOWEVER, if there are in fact only 5 classes (there might be more they are trying) i highly doubt the necro will be one in the initial release of D3. if anything i see him being an expansion pack character since the WD resembles the necro in a way.
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