There is a lot of excitement being misconstrued as negativity in the forums. So, I thought I would cut through the flame wars and provide a 10,000 foot view of the issues, with the intent that any Blizzard eyes could easily cut through to the fluff.
These are the real wishes that have been (passionately) discussed:
1. Artwork - The general art direction needs to be darker, more gritty, more gothic, and less cartoony.
A petition has been created to voice the opinion: Petition.
Note that the wishes in the forums go from world specifics to simple palette changes.
2. Losing the Necromancer - Many members (such as myself) are worried that the Witch Doctor may replace the Necromancer, and don't want the Necromancer to be left out of Diablo 3.
Note that this has not truly been confirmed, but the concern is still there.
That's it, 2 concerns. I don't think that justifies negativity, just an insanely involved and anxious fan base. I have read numerous posts in this forum, but most if not all of the issues can aggregate into these two.
Please add to the list if you know of any issues that aren't truly covered in the above points. (Be honest, do try to keep a HIGH-level, organized view of this)
Diablo III Community: OMG BLIZZ IS SO GAY THEY DONT CARE ABOUUTTT US ONLY WOW FAGSS LOLOL WE WANT DIII OMG. Blizzard: We are happy to announce Diablo III to the world after a 10 year wait! New classes! Great graphics! More items! More immersion! More epicness! Staying true to the roots of Diablo! Diablo III Community: OMG WTF WOW CUDDLY ART STYLE FFS BLIZZ DONT CARE ABOUT US AT ALL.
Fucking sickens me.
QFT. Blizzard needs to know that we really, really appreciate their work.
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Diablo III Community: OMG BLIZZ IS SO GAY THEY DONT CARE ABOUUTTT US ONLY WOW FAGSS LOLOL WE WANT DIII OMG. Blizzard: We are happy to announce Diablo III to the world after a 10 year wait! New classes! Great graphics! More items! More immersion! More epicness! Staying true to the roots of Diablo! Diablo III Community: OMG WTF WOW CUDDLY ART STYLE FFS BLIZZ DONT CARE ABOUT US AT ALL.
I'm sorry but you sicken me. I can't actually believe it, i'm utterly gobsmacked. You are complaining about a game, that is nowhere near release, and has only been displayed for 20 minutes. No Necromancer - how do you know this, and so what? Do you people just want the exact same classes again, because if so you might aswell just never play the game and keep playing DII. It's so damn fustrating, we've wanted this game for so so so long, and it's not even been four days and people are already denouncing the game and telling Blizzard to 'LISTEN TO THE FANSS!!!111' because of a 20 minute tech-demo...
QFMFT
It's situations like this that make me hate free speech.
Diablo III Community: OMG BLIZZ IS SO GAY THEY DONT CARE ABOUUTTT US ONLY WOW FAGSS LOLOL WE WANT DIII OMG. Blizzard: We are happy to announce Diablo III to the world after a 10 year wait! New classes! Great graphics! More items! More immersion! More epicness! Staying true to the roots of Diablo! Diablo III Community: OMG WTF WOW CUDDLY ART STYLE FFS BLIZZ DONT CARE ABOUT US AT ALL.
I'm sorry but you sicken me. I can't actually believe it, i'm utterly gobsmacked. You are complaining about a game, that is nowhere near release, and has only been displayed for 20 minutes. No Necromancer - how do you know this, and so what? Do you people just want the exact same classes again, because if so you might aswell just never play the game and keep playing DII. It's so damn fustrating, we've wanted this game for so so so long, and it's not even been four days and people are already denouncing the game and telling Blizzard to 'LISTEN TO THE FANSS!!!111' because of a 20 minute tech-demo...
All,
The point of the thread was to point out that we are not negative, and to show the short list of current wishes.
Let's try to keep on topic, and not perpetuate the criticism I sought to disprove.
Blizzard needs loads of kudos, and good, serious feedback.
But see the problem is that they are not getting loads of kudos and good, serious feedback. Most of the people who are petitioning for a darker art style know nothing about fine art and didn't give the new art style a second thought. They literally just bashed a game based on what they saw on a tech-demo. I think it is those people you need to address. There are way to many exaggerations being made.
The problem being you only covered your wishes. You didn't bother saying that many were satisfied with Blizzards direction with the game.
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1.Warcraft art clone that is called Diablo 2
2.Duping and cheating unfixed
3. Making it a pay per month game
4.Merge Necromancer with witchdoctor
5.Lack of character custimization of visual aperance
6.Narowed skill focus, low level skills becoming obsolite at higher levels
There is a lot of excitement being misconstrued as negativity in the forums. So, I thought I would cut through the flame wars and provide a 10,000 foot view of the issues, with the intent that any Blizzard eyes could easily cut through to the fluff.
These are the real wishes that have been (passionately) discussed:
1. Artwork - The general art direction needs to be darker, more gritty, more gothic, and less cartoony.
A petition has been created to voice the opinion: Petition.
Note that the wishes in the forums go from world specifics to simple palette changes.
2. Losing the Necromancer - Many members (such as myself) are worried that the Witch Doctor may replace the Necromancer, and don't want the Necromancer to be left out of Diablo 3.
Note that this has not truly been confirmed, but the concern is still there.
That's it, 2 concerns. I don't think that justifies negativity, just an insanely involved and anxious fan base. I have read numerous posts in this forum, but most if not all of the issues can aggregate into these two.
Please add to the list if you know of any issues that aren't truly covered in the above points. (Be honest, do try to keep a HIGH-level, organized view of this)
When there are 9 million threads on the same subject, it counts as negativity. When people continually beat the subject to death and threaten to "give up" on Diablo 3, it is negativity.
We do not need another thread about this stuff. EVERYONE knows about the concerns. How about a more positive thread about Diablo 3? From what I can recall, there have only been roughly 3 threads of what people actually like in Diablo 3.
If you want Necromancer and if you want the old D2 style of graphics, why not just keep playing D2? Stop complaining about not having the necro back I dont want every same class from D2 you're being ridiculous.
Wow you people are seriously little babies. You truly are indicative of the american middle class suburban spoiled brat upbringing that wants everything there way no matter what.
Oh no they took out the necro and added a witch doctor. I liked the necro but it's refreshing to have something else with a lot of influence from the necro.
Like the last guy said, stick to D2. We can have D3.
God damnit I accept your moaning about the graphic style because it is a drastic change though it still doesn't bother me but look, the point of a sequel is to bring in some changes which means replacing the god damn necro! it's just a class, you'll find a new one that you'll love stop worrying about that.
No one wants Diablo to evolve. Everyone wants Diablo 2.5.
$1000 says that if Diablo 2 had the Witch Doctor, and Diablo 3 were introducing the Necromancer, everyone would be screaming for the Witch Doctor to stay in the game.
These are the real wishes that have been (passionately) discussed:
1. Artwork - The general art direction needs to be darker, more gritty, more gothic, and less cartoony.
A petition has been created to voice the opinion: Petition.
Note that the wishes in the forums go from world specifics to simple palette changes.
2. Losing the Necromancer - Many members (such as myself) are worried that the Witch Doctor may replace the Necromancer, and don't want the Necromancer to be left out of Diablo 3.
Note that this has not truly been confirmed, but the concern is still there.
That's it, 2 concerns. I don't think that justifies negativity, just an insanely involved and anxious fan base. I have read numerous posts in this forum, but most if not all of the issues can aggregate into these two.
Please add to the list if you know of any issues that aren't truly covered in the above points. (Be honest, do try to keep a HIGH-level, organized view of this)
Which Final Fantasy Character Are You?
Final Fantasy 7
Don't sign the artistic direction petition
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXsNGEKGPwo Don't sign it!! lol NSFW
You guys sound like a bunch of introverts who never go outside and wish sorcery was real.-7Deadly
OH SNAP.
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The point of the thread was to point out that we are not negative, and to show the short list of current wishes.
Let's try to keep on topic, and not perpetuate the criticism I sought to disprove.
Blizzard needs loads of kudos, and good, serious feedback.
QFMFT
It's situations like this that make me hate free speech.
omg omg omg omg omg change?!?!?!?!! CHANGE!?!!! WARCRAFT?! WHAT?! NO NECRO?! OMFG!
at least someone gets it.
(i'm mocking the general population here. not this thread alone) :]
But see the problem is that they are not getting loads of kudos and good, serious feedback. Most of the people who are petitioning for a darker art style know nothing about fine art and didn't give the new art style a second thought. They literally just bashed a game based on what they saw on a tech-demo. I think it is those people you need to address. There are way to many exaggerations being made.
"Never argue with idiots, they will bring you down to their level and beat you with experience."
"A person is smart, people are idiots."
1.Warcraft art clone that is called Diablo 2
2.Duping and cheating unfixed
3. Making it a pay per month game
4.Merge Necromancer with witchdoctor
5.Lack of character custimization of visual aperance
6.Narowed skill focus, low level skills becoming obsolite at higher levels
That being said my feedback positive.
We do not need another thread about this stuff. EVERYONE knows about the concerns. How about a more positive thread about Diablo 3? From what I can recall, there have only been roughly 3 threads of what people actually like in Diablo 3.
Oh no they took out the necro and added a witch doctor. I liked the necro but it's refreshing to have something else with a lot of influence from the necro.
Like the last guy said, stick to D2. We can have D3.
what else can you expect from a bunch of "flamboyant" kids with no friends.
OH SNAP, c wut i did thar?
(Edit: the kids that like rainbows and flowars!)
$1000 says that if Diablo 2 had the Witch Doctor, and Diablo 3 were introducing the Necromancer, everyone would be screaming for the Witch Doctor to stay in the game.
http://www.petitiononline.com/LANSC2/petition.html