Ok , The reason I feel diablo 3 will not be a Monthly PAY to PLAY style is because its called DIABLO 3 , not WOD "World of Diablo". I understand why most games are Pay to Play, its makes sense. D3? It doesnt make sense. Blizzard knows they have a fan base, they know people will pay to play but if they through away 40% of there fans on the 3rd step of 4 then whats the point? I think they will make D3 not pay to play because they wont have to keep adding on new and exciting levels and different stuff all the time. Were as what I feel will come in about 5 to 6 years, WORLD OF DIABLO, will be Pay to Play which would make sense.. and End Less Journey of Diablo but first they have to finish the story with D3. Even though they could do it, I just have this feeling that they wont make D3 a pay to play!
You know...there's a thread about this. As opposed to starting a new thread, you could have just clicked on the search button...
But whatever.
Blizzard knows they have a fan base, they know people will pay to play but if they through away 40% of there fans on the 3rd step of 4 then whats the point?
Interesting statistics. I'd be happy to know where you got them. Oh wait...you pulled it out of your ass didn't you? I'm curious to know what these 4 steps are. Are you implying that there will be a fourth Diablo?
You talk about it like Diablo is some sort of continuous game. However, the plot isn't as open ended as that. It's going to end. They will not make a World of Diablo (at least not a successful one). Continuing it would just be beating a dead horse.
I think they will make D3 not pay to play because they wont have to keep adding on new and exciting levels and different stuff all the time.
Of course they don't HAVE to. But they might if they believe it will bring in more revenue.
I understand why most games are Pay to Play, its makes sense. D3? It doesnt make sense.
i did hear rumors of blizz planing on a d4... a prequal to d1, if it was another sequal i dont think it would work
pointless rumor.
As for the post of Buddy i kind of agree. They wouldnt use the name of a sequel for a game that wont be a sequel. Its either gonna be a Diablo 3 or something else. And it would be really possible after some years. 4-5 minimum i'd say, but u can never know with Blizzard.
An MMO based on a Diablo prequel would seem more logical. The Seraphim and the Demons were battling each other back and forth all the time, and with that kind of continuous plot, an MMO could very well be implemented. You could have it like Alliance and Horde, only it would be the factions of Heaven and Hell.
the end of Diablo 3 might make it possible too In the end its about humans to decide which side they'll fight with. And there might be this freedom after d3. It might even be possible that Hell, Heaven and Sanctuary merge and there's chaos and like 1 united world with both factions (Heaven/Hell) fighting for the end of the Great Exile (that ofc wouldnt ever come :P) This would mean that it would be a pretty pvp oriented tho, and i kinda hate pvp
Perhaps after Diablo III, there will be an eternal stalemate between Heaven and Hell, leaving the strongest of both sides in their respective homerealms (Heaven and Hell). Then on Sanctuary, the moderate demon and angel armies will battle, making it a continuous conflict which leads to MMO. I dunno, I'm just rambling random ideas.
how do we KNOW that it's not called World of Diablo, other than rumors and stuff? I don't necessarily think that it WILL be an MMORPG, or even pay to play, but you never know. I honestly hope that it's not. The Diablo franchise could definitely prosper from some innovation, but I'd rather only pay for it once.
MMORPGs do have stories. In fact, the Warcarft storyline IS getting furthered. Just in a mass repeatable way.
Actually, now that I think of it, many events that further the storyline are a once-per-server event.
So i think that making Diablo a MMORPG would create another series, and it would be different from the singleplayer series. I doubt they are going to end the singleplayer part of this game, it would be plainly stupid.
WoW can be massively multiplayer, but there's a humongous solo element to the game. Prior to and even after 60, you spend the majority of your time soloing.
LOL That was a horrible argument! Whether or not D3 is pay to play will most likely be decided by people who predict which way will make them the most money!$$$ People like to think of these game companies as people who just love making games and do everything for the benifit of the gamer but in the end it's all about the money.
And Diablo has a story which must end. So if it is a MMORPG, it can't have a story. It seems logical to me...
maybe, but it doesnt say when ^^ a pvp oriented game in the diablo universe could keep solo elements in each faction (Heaven/Hell), PvP objectives and contested territory (in the world of Sanctuary) and RvR (Realm vs Realm) massive battles and wars between Heaven and Hell on enemy territory (pretty much like its planned with Warhammer online). Killing the bosses would sort of "finish the war" with one part winners and the others as defeated, and then things would go back to normal and start over again. (i dont really like this idea but it could be possible).
That would basically make it into an MMORPG based off of a massive equivalent of Alterac Valley in WoW or something, basically. Although it does sound fun, there would have to be more plot elements, which is exactly why it would just be beating a dead horse.
if they really want to make a MMO in the Diablo universe they'll sure do...
A prequel MMO would be cool cause but it would either be completely PvE (join the forces of Heaven and fight the legions of Hell and our good old 3 Prime Evils among others) or make it completely PvP oriented with 2 factions with some of the problems mentioned already.
Wow, i just registed for this forums to say one thing and i probally wont come on here again, lol.
IF diablo 3 every became a Pay to Play i wouldnt be to happy. Now i dont really care if its Single Player and Pay 2 Play multiplayer. But just being a Fully pay to play would really lose ratings on the Diablo Franchise. I just dont like those pay to play games, Star Wars Galaxies is a good game like that, but gets old. City of Heroes really just got on my nerves. And WoW is boring but i found private servers to play free on anyways lol. Well you got my opinion, i dont take kindly to people quoting me and saying some mean shit so just leave it as that. Everybody is entitled to there own opinion. Well bye
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What you think .. Stupid thinking?
WOD ? Realistic in 5 to 6 years?
But whatever.
Interesting statistics. I'd be happy to know where you got them. Oh wait...you pulled it out of your ass didn't you? I'm curious to know what these 4 steps are. Are you implying that there will be a fourth Diablo?
You talk about it like Diablo is some sort of continuous game. However, the plot isn't as open ended as that. It's going to end. They will not make a World of Diablo (at least not a successful one). Continuing it would just be beating a dead horse.
Of course they don't HAVE to. But they might if they believe it will bring in more revenue.
Great thinking! You have me convinced...not.
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Nope, it added on a good 200-300%.
pointless rumor.
As for the post of Buddy i kind of agree. They wouldnt use the name of a sequel for a game that wont be a sequel. Its either gonna be a Diablo 3 or something else. And it would be really possible after some years. 4-5 minimum i'd say, but u can never know with Blizzard.
An MMO based on a Diablo prequel would seem more logical. The Seraphim and the Demons were battling each other back and forth all the time, and with that kind of continuous plot, an MMO could very well be implemented. You could have it like Alliance and Horde, only it would be the factions of Heaven and Hell.
What Would Chris Metzen Do?
we shall be patient.
and gz on ur 100th post
Finally! Someone else says it for me!
Actually, now that I think of it, many events that further the storyline are a once-per-server event.
WoW can be massively multiplayer, but there's a humongous solo element to the game. Prior to and even after 60, you spend the majority of your time soloing.
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maybe, but it doesnt say when ^^ a pvp oriented game in the diablo universe could keep solo elements in each faction (Heaven/Hell), PvP objectives and contested territory (in the world of Sanctuary) and RvR (Realm vs Realm) massive battles and wars between Heaven and Hell on enemy territory (pretty much like its planned with Warhammer online). Killing the bosses would sort of "finish the war" with one part winners and the others as defeated, and then things would go back to normal and start over again. (i dont really like this idea but it could be possible).
A prequel MMO would be cool cause but it would either be completely PvE (join the forces of Heaven and fight the legions of Hell and our good old 3 Prime Evils among others) or make it completely PvP oriented with 2 factions with some of the problems mentioned already.
IF diablo 3 every became a Pay to Play i wouldnt be to happy. Now i dont really care if its Single Player and Pay 2 Play multiplayer. But just being a Fully pay to play would really lose ratings on the Diablo Franchise. I just dont like those pay to play games, Star Wars Galaxies is a good game like that, but gets old. City of Heroes really just got on my nerves. And WoW is boring but i found private servers to play free on anyways lol. Well you got my opinion, i dont take kindly to people quoting me and saying some mean shit so just leave it as that. Everybody is entitled to there own opinion. Well bye