I meant to post this over the weekend, but I was busy with some work-related stuff and also with leveling my second wizard to paragon 100.
But Sunday, September 15, 2013 was a special day. Exactly one year has passed since I originally joined Diablofans.com. The event sparked my original enthusiasm for the Diablo community, not just Diablo III (well, yes, my experiences in the original Diablo and Diablo II are limited, but I consider the entire franchise one entity). I posted sporadically on the official forum, but nothing ever really monumental.
May 2012 to the end of 2012, I went from casual player rocking 30K DPS running Blizzard and Hydra to cynical-tinfoil-hat-wearing-entitled fool who wanted everything to drop for free to wizard enthusiast to Auction House tycoon to stereotypical I’m-disappointed-in-Blizzard-for-not-giving-us-end-game-content player.
I made really, really stupid decisions, such as buying a rare ring with no attack speed, no crit chance, and no crit damage on the RMAH for $6 and also a crit-less rare source for $50. I made some really awesome AH choices that resulted in huge profits (multiple $250 sales!). I got my multimillion gold drops. I crafted some amazing items. I flipped and flipped. I researched hacking tools and the culture of gold botters out of curiosity (I never took part in any of that, of course). I was nearly scammed dozens of times. I was actually impersonated before (but the guy backed off and disappeared eventually). I got cyber stalked O_O. I chased the DPS leaderboard on Diabloprogress. I chased the PvP score leaderboard as well. I eventually ran out of things to do and just stopped. If you’re not having fun, then why bother playing?
I quit the game once before and, man, it was a difficult decision (see “I’m-disappointed-in-Blizzard-for-not-giving-us-end-game-content”). But I came back. I think I quit for a whole day before I stormed back. I wanted to do more.
From the beginning of 2013 to today, I went from developing a new interest in the game to loving the game to loving the community that sustains the game. I started reaching out to the community way more than I ever had in the past. Had it not been for all the wonderful people and players that I’ve met, I would not be playing this game. Without the game, there’s no community. Without a community, there’s no point for the game to exist. I decided to do my best to juggle working with the community and continuing to play the game as it is. That meant being around pretty much at all times—while working, having lunch, or before turning off the lights to head to bed.
And even when I’m not posting, I’m lurking. Always lurking if not posting.
So after submerging myself in the Diablofans forum, churning out posts like no tomorrow on the official forum, creating a YouTube account here, booting up a Twitter account there, a few Reddit posts later, and taking part in a couple of fan podcasts in between, I still feel like I’m barely scratching the surface. Being a part of Blizzard’s MVP Program—which is still a surprise for me to this day—did help a lot in connecting with other community people, but I still feel like there’s more to be done. While I don’t have too many resources at hand, I’ll continue to do what I have been doing this past year.
With Reaper of Souls on its way, all the impending class changes, complete overhauls, and so much more, I’ll carry on and play my part in supporting Blizzard and their decisions to grant this game improved health and longevity. Simultaneously, of course, I will be supporting the players and all their wonderful endeavors.
I’ll be going to BlizzCon in November with a fellow wizard that I met on the official forum (funny story: we actually found out we live 10 minutes away from each other in real life and we actually share a mutual real-life friend). If anyone else is going, let me know
Thank you, Diablofans. Without this site, who knows where I’d be and what I’d be doing right now.
I want to use this to also thank the super awesome, wonderful community that this site has managed to gather. You guys are incredible and I wouldn't trade this for anything.
And you, Jaetch, are right up there among the people that I have the utmost respect for. /hugs
I appreciate your posts and videos as well as your evolution of Diablo 3. I too am working on additional paragon 100's (currently on #3) and would be happy to group if you are interested. Thanks!
Also happy you play Wizzard as I learnt a lot from your gear on official forums as I grew from 50k to 380k Dps and also learnt a bit more from your recent videos!
Looking forward to Clans being implemented in Diablo 3.. diablofans should make one!
It's been a great year having you here Jaetch! It's not often that you get people who invest so much time into a particular class and then branch out to the community on how to get the most out of it, and for that we thank you! You've definitely made a big contribution to the diablofans and diablo community.
What? You're member here for one year only? Wow. Congratz on your anniversary! We're glad to have you here! :-)
*gasp* Bagstone you have a display picture now!
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Bashiok - Blizzard Representative - 08/01/2011 -"So how many skill combinations are there now? Well taking into account 6 active skills, all the rune combinations, and 3 passives we currently expect each class to have roughly 2,285,814,795,264 different build combinations."
"Hey, I thought you'd like the witty irony of grub-on-glowie violence!"
Jaetch couldn't have worded this post any better and I share many of the same feelings he does. Even though I might not post every single day I'm most definitely browsing these forums on a daily basis, literally all hours of the day. It's communities such as these that give us a voice and allow us to connect with other like-minded people. I was also selected as an MVP on the official Diablo forums and I can give 100% of the credit to Diablofans and the community for reaching this status, without you all I'd have never been able to share my thoughts and ideas with the entire Diablo community.
Yep, yep. Only one year. Sure flew by. Seriously. So much has happened.
I'll be monitoring the AH Doomsday clock from now until whenever more official news come about. Maybe add some more for-fun videos. And paragon leveling the other classes. Mm... lurking and posting, of course. So much to do.
Also, you hijacked my idea I was gonna write a thread thanking the community for everything over these past 2 years... might still do if I find some time before my trip tomorrow morning.
This post inspired me to finally create an account. I'm a longtime reader, and I think Jaetch is one of the shining lights of the Diablo community. Thanks to all you guys for your superb contribution. I look forward to being part of the Diablofans community through RoS.
Nice post. Made me check out my join date. Turns out that i've been checking diablofans regulary for about 7 years now lol
Holy crap, your average post count per year is lower than my average post count per day. I salute you, oldschool DFans member. Takes some guts to stay out of all the discussions...
I've been lurking DFans for years, but as soon as I sign up anywhere I can't stop posting. One of the reasons why I force myself to not create an account on newspaper/political magazine websites ;-)
Wow, now I feel like the creepy guy lurking in the corner after being a member for 7 years and only posting a fraction of what you have. I am jealous about Blizzcon. Wish I could go. Have fun!
But Sunday, September 15, 2013 was a special day. Exactly one year has passed since I originally joined Diablofans.com. The event sparked my original enthusiasm for the Diablo community, not just Diablo III (well, yes, my experiences in the original Diablo and Diablo II are limited, but I consider the entire franchise one entity). I posted sporadically on the official forum, but nothing ever really monumental.
Anyway, looking back, I think I came a long way. Here’s my introduction thread.
May 2012 to the end of 2012, I went from casual player rocking 30K DPS running Blizzard and Hydra to cynical-tinfoil-hat-wearing-entitled fool who wanted everything to drop for free to wizard enthusiast to Auction House tycoon to stereotypical I’m-disappointed-in-Blizzard-for-not-giving-us-end-game-content player.
I made really, really stupid decisions, such as buying a rare ring with no attack speed, no crit chance, and no crit damage on the RMAH for $6 and also a crit-less rare source for $50. I made some really awesome AH choices that resulted in huge profits (multiple $250 sales!). I got my multimillion gold drops. I crafted some amazing items. I flipped and flipped. I researched hacking tools and the culture of gold botters out of curiosity (I never took part in any of that, of course). I was nearly scammed dozens of times. I was actually impersonated before (but the guy backed off and disappeared eventually). I got cyber stalked O_O. I chased the DPS leaderboard on Diabloprogress. I chased the PvP score leaderboard as well. I eventually ran out of things to do and just stopped. If you’re not having fun, then why bother playing?
I quit the game once before and, man, it was a difficult decision (see “I’m-disappointed-in-Blizzard-for-not-giving-us-end-game-content”). But I came back. I think I quit for a whole day before I stormed back. I wanted to do more.
From the beginning of 2013 to today, I went from developing a new interest in the game to loving the game to loving the community that sustains the game. I started reaching out to the community way more than I ever had in the past. Had it not been for all the wonderful people and players that I’ve met, I would not be playing this game. Without the game, there’s no community. Without a community, there’s no point for the game to exist. I decided to do my best to juggle working with the community and continuing to play the game as it is. That meant being around pretty much at all times—while working, having lunch, or before turning off the lights to head to bed.
And even when I’m not posting, I’m lurking. Always lurking if not posting.
So after submerging myself in the Diablofans forum, churning out posts like no tomorrow on the official forum, creating a YouTube account here, booting up a Twitter account there, a few Reddit posts later, and taking part in a couple of fan podcasts in between, I still feel like I’m barely scratching the surface. Being a part of Blizzard’s MVP Program—which is still a surprise for me to this day—did help a lot in connecting with other community people, but I still feel like there’s more to be done. While I don’t have too many resources at hand, I’ll continue to do what I have been doing this past year.
With Reaper of Souls on its way, all the impending class changes, complete overhauls, and so much more, I’ll carry on and play my part in supporting Blizzard and their decisions to grant this game improved health and longevity. Simultaneously, of course, I will be supporting the players and all their wonderful endeavors.
I’ll be going to BlizzCon in November with a fellow wizard that I met on the official forum (funny story: we actually found out we live 10 minutes away from each other in real life and we actually share a mutual real-life friend). If anyone else is going, let me know
Thank you, Diablofans. Without this site, who knows where I’d be and what I’d be doing right now.
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I want to use this to also thank the super awesome, wonderful community that this site has managed to gather. You guys are incredible and I wouldn't trade this for anything.
And you, Jaetch, are right up there among the people that I have the utmost respect for. /hugs
Ha. Bagstone.
And yeah @overneathe, cheers to the best community ever ;-)
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Also happy you play Wizzard as I learnt a lot from your gear on official forums as I grew from 50k to 380k Dps and also learnt a bit more from your recent videos!
Looking forward to Clans being implemented in Diablo 3.. diablofans should make one!
*gasp* Bagstone you have a display picture now!
Bashiok - Blizzard Representative - 08/01/2011 -"So how many skill combinations are there now? Well taking into account 6 active skills, all the rune combinations, and 3 passives we currently expect each class to have roughly 2,285,814,795,264 different build combinations."
"Hey, I thought you'd like the witty irony of grub-on-glowie violence!"
Thank you.
He has gone fully official on us!
Ha. Bagstone.
Probably be selling your sweet ass on a corner for coke money. DiabloFans saved your life!
You can thank me later.
I'll be monitoring the AH Doomsday clock from now until whenever more official news come about. Maybe add some more for-fun videos. And paragon leveling the other classes. Mm... lurking and posting, of course. So much to do.
Armory | YouTube | Twitter | Clan Site
Also, you hijacked my idea I was gonna write a thread thanking the community for everything over these past 2 years... might still do if I find some time before my trip tomorrow morning.
Quoting this before you edit it. I want photos.
Ha. Bagstone.
Holy crap, your average post count per year is lower than my average post count per day. I salute you, oldschool DFans member. Takes some guts to stay out of all the discussions...
I've been lurking DFans for years, but as soon as I sign up anywhere I can't stop posting. One of the reasons why I force myself to not create an account on newspaper/political magazine websites ;-)
Lots of amazing people around here, cheers to all of you!