If they do release a beta key then I think peoples that accounts show that they went last year should be opted in since they didn't give us jack beside some hand sanitizer. (Thanks Blizzard)
last year they gave Starcraft II beta keys, no?
anyway i may be getting ahead of myself but i recall both Bashiok and Jay Wilson saying it's going to be "the Blizzcon for Diablo". So since its just those 3 hours, i'm kinda wondering what they could say there that could make us so excited to actually achieve that.
Only a release date (not too likely) or a beta announcement (still pushing it but... you know) would do that.
If they do release a beta key then I think peoples that accounts show that they went last year should be opted in since they didn't give us jack beside some hand sanitizer. (Thanks Blizzard)
Is that...wait, seriously?
We didn't only get hand sanitizer haha but that was included.
We got geez...um..it was so great I can't even remember it all off the top of the head.
I know we got a Jim Raynor Noobz doll which is cool, and hand sanitizer that's all I remember really. Oh the typical WoW pet and yea that was it that I can recall.
No beta key, they even at the main opening talked about the goody bag and everyone was screaming out for beta keys and they just kinda switched subject haha.
I know the year before they got SC2 beta keys so I was expecting last year hopefully a D3 beta key but nope I got hand sanitizer.
I did get the SC2 Poker set and got it and the Noobz doll signed by the SC2 team and some of the D3 team so that was cool. I told the D3 team that the barb was really overpowered in the demo and he said he heard that for about every class, which I feel is BS, cause the Wizard and WD were definitely lacking compared to the Monk and Barb. I found a rare polearm on the barb and was 1 shotting everything in the demo like you were a level 30 in the Cold Plains in normal.
PS: Here is what we got:
* Grunty, the Murloc Space Marine (Don't play WoW so useless)
* Raynor n00b Figure (Pretty cool)
* BlizzCon 2009 Battle.net Authenticator (Pretty cool)
* World of Warcraft Magazine promotional booklet (Useless)
* BlizzCon 2009 Instant Hand Sanitizer (2.0 fl. oz.) (FANTASTIC)
* BlizzCon 2009 Souvenir Program Ticket (Redeem After Opening Ceremony)(Typical)
* Brady Games Bookmark/Quest Catch Me If You Can (Useless)
o Find Brady Mercantile, use map to find five (5) treasures, and return to Brady.
* BlizzCon Schedule/Map Foldout (Typical)
* Promos for Nvidia, Intel, Laguna Art Museum, Zipzoomfly, SteelSeries, Razer, Jinx and 3point. (Typical)
I'm grateful for the hours they gave D3 though since I'm attending a major national test that very same saturday for 6-8 hours (starts around 8 or 9 in the morning I think), so I won't miss out on anything D3-related if I'm not mistaken (+10 hour difference between Sweden and Cali).
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They gave SC2 beta keys? NICE! Getting my hopes up for the same this time but for D3! And yeah they did indeed say this is Diablo's Blizzcon but I don't see this happening with only 3 hours. The only situation where this is "Diablo's Blizzcon" will be if Blizzard bring some really big news like beta info or release info or something like this.
They didn't give us keys last year. 2 Years ago they did. Read my post above to see the stuff we got which pales in comparison to a beta key. Hopefully Blizzard learned from their mistakes.
Get real, folks, the diablo you all knew is dead, a few years ago i said right here in this forum that D3 had a pretty good chance of being blizzard first bust (i was flamed to death ofc), and what you know, its not even beta and its already looking that way.
I guess i'm not going to school that Friday. I want to see the gameplay from my live feed but ya know of course the best diablo panel will be during a school day during school hours. That really upsets me. I'll probably fraps it or something so i can watch it when i get home at about 3. Other than that i have no doubt well see the newest gameplay vid with the skill tree update and the fifth class showing off the new skill tree. As for everything else i wouldn't mind seeing the new wizard resource system and the monks system in action with the minor detail changes such as runes and skill variants and what not. the crafting panel will probably give us more insight on the mystic and the other one (not the blacksmith) as we have yet to see anything on them.
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I just did a quick little tally up on hours of events.
Now, I did take out some stuff like blizzard dance, sing, and sounds, as well as the events of tournaments.
Diablo - 3 hours of info
starcraft - 6 hours of info
WoW/Warcraft related - 7 hours of info
....Ick! :yucky:
now, this is probably going to be the biggest of news for diablo 3 that anyone outside of blizzard has seen or heard of. Though, it just kinda seems like diablo is left out of everything from his fellow competition.
Another side note on this...
One of the events say diablo III: CRAFTING!!! Sanctuary
One of their big releases will probably be something on the crafting items for diablo.
I think that the crafting Sanctuary is going to be more about the development of building this world and the people in it. NPC's quests, zones/areas, story...
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PANELS SCHEDULE BLIZZCON DEVELOPER PANELS
Developer panels are always one of the most popular attractions at BlizzCon, as they offer players a chance to discuss the development process with us in person and give attendees a glimpse at what’s in store for their favorite Blizzard Entertainment games. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the panels we’ll be hosting at BlizzCon 2010.
The designers, artists, programmers, and writers share new information on the characters, creatures, game systems, and story of Diablo III.
Diablo III Gameplay
Friday 12pm, Main Stage
What's in store next for the heroes of Sanctuary? Learn about the latest game developments in this don't-miss panel for Diablo players.
Diablo III Open Q&A
Saturday 3pm, Main Stage
Got a burning question about the Burning Hells? The development team dedicates an hour to audience questions about the story, design, art, sound, and gameplay of Diablo III.
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I really don't know what to think about this. 3 hours is way too short to show anything really exciting... then again, it could perhaps be where the announce the 5th class, release date and beta. Nah! I know I'm dreaming in colors... or am I??
Lets put this in perspective now, we were told that there wouldn't be an act 3 shown at this year's blizzcon. This gives us little choice, it's either act 1-2 or 4. There will also be a jungle showcased so it's either a transition from act 1 to act 2 or from act 2 to act 3. My guess is that this will be show during the "Creation of Sanctuary" panel.
So what's left for the gameplay panel? Well perhaps a new crafting system but I doubt it as we have seen a lot of stuff regarding that matter. We haven't seen the rune system for a long time so I guess it will make an appearance during the gameplay panel. Also, it is my honest opinion that they will show the last class during the gameplay panel. We will then have the opportunity to see all the different systems for every class, the rune system that puts a nice twist and maybe the final mana systems. This should, take up 2 hours.
quality over quantity
i trust those 3 hours will offer alot more useful information than hour long of interviews that play "cat and mouse" to avoid direct answers
(i'm an optimist, can't change)
I'm with you on this one, mate. I'm hoping that since there's 'only' 3 hours of D3 stuff in there, they'll be releasing info on the game in the following weeks as well. Hopefully on a grander scale than has been up until now
That's a good point and I won't argue against that, but still, it's kinda dumb that Bashiok (and others, not to point fingers at any specific Blizzard representative) emphasized in quite literal terms how this would be Diablo's year and this would be the biggest Blizzcon for Diablo. When looking at how little is devoted to this entirely new game, how little was given to it in the past years, and how SCII is already released and WoW's expansion has already had beta and is due for release the end of this year (I believe), it's just ridiculous how many straight panels there are for, specifically, WoW, and not for an entirely new, unreleased, un-beta-ed game.
I'm not sure how much Blizzard usually keeps to schedule, but if it's anything like their game releases, we can't say anything for sure(AH HAHAAHAHA I MAED A FUNNEH). We should wait and see what happens.
If they do release a beta key then I think peoples that accounts show that they went last year should be opted in since they didn't give us jack beside some hand sanitizer. (Thanks Blizzard)
Is that...wait, seriously?
Well, I don't think that's such a bad gift considering the audience consists mainly of hardcore nerds - the most ferociously masturbating folk on earth!
it was hand sanitizer, not lube it was about the time the swine flu was around and people got panicky.
I'm grateful for the hours they gave D3 though since I'm attending a major national test that very same saturday for 6-8 hours (starts around 8 or 9 in the morning I think), so I won't miss out on anything D3-related if I'm not mistaken (+10 hour difference between Sweden and Cali).
9, but it's the same right?
I knew I was off somewhere today.. 10 hour difference, shucks! 9 is even better
Too bad we aren't getting any info on that new mmo they're developing. (Seeing everything on the schedule is named after their current games)
for those of you who are worried about the limited Diablo time, here is what Bahiok had to say:
Official Blizzard Quote:
It's the same number as last year. Two 'info' panels and one open Q&A. I really don't see how this could be interpreted as any indication of... anything, at all. We have specific things to talk about. It's a weird stretch to come to a conclusion that we must not be able to talk about anything meaningful unless there are 3+ hours of stage time dedicated to talking about the game. So anyway, yes, there are two panels - - and in-between those panels and for 14 hours a day, both days the developers are in back-to-back interviews with news and press outlets. There will be plenty of info streaming out about the game all over the place even if you don't think that two panels is enough to do so. [ Post edited by Bashiok ]
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for those of you who are worried about the limited Diablo time, here is what Bahiok had to say:
Official Blizzard Quote:
It's the same number as last year. Two 'info' panels and one open Q&A. I really don't see how this could be interpreted as any indication of... anything, at all. We have specific things to talk about. It's a weird stretch to come to a conclusion that we must not be able to talk about anything meaningful unless there are 3+ hours of stage time dedicated to talking about the game. So anyway, yes, there are two panels - - and in-between those panels and for 14 hours a day, both days the developers are in back-to-back interviews with news and press outlets. There will be plenty of info streaming out about the game all over the place even if you don't think that two panels is enough to do so. [ Post edited by Bashiok ]
Thanks!
Especially the part about the interviews with the developers between the panels sounds excellent. Also the fact that they have specific things to talk about is important! I can't wait!
Is that...wait, seriously?
anyway i may be getting ahead of myself but i recall both Bashiok and Jay Wilson saying it's going to be "the Blizzcon for Diablo". So since its just those 3 hours, i'm kinda wondering what they could say there that could make us so excited to actually achieve that.
Only a release date (not too likely) or a beta announcement (still pushing it but... you know) would do that.
We got geez...um..it was so great I can't even remember it all off the top of the head.
I know we got a Jim Raynor Noobz doll which is cool, and hand sanitizer that's all I remember really. Oh the typical WoW pet and yea that was it that I can recall.
No beta key, they even at the main opening talked about the goody bag and everyone was screaming out for beta keys and they just kinda switched subject haha.
I know the year before they got SC2 beta keys so I was expecting last year hopefully a D3 beta key but nope I got hand sanitizer.
I did get the SC2 Poker set and got it and the Noobz doll signed by the SC2 team and some of the D3 team so that was cool. I told the D3 team that the barb was really overpowered in the demo and he said he heard that for about every class, which I feel is BS, cause the Wizard and WD were definitely lacking compared to the Monk and Barb. I found a rare polearm on the barb and was 1 shotting everything in the demo like you were a level 30 in the Cold Plains in normal.
PS: Here is what we got:
* Grunty, the Murloc Space Marine (Don't play WoW so useless)
* Raynor n00b Figure (Pretty cool)
* BlizzCon 2009 Battle.net Authenticator (Pretty cool)
* World of Warcraft Magazine promotional booklet (Useless)
* BlizzCon 2009 Instant Hand Sanitizer (2.0 fl. oz.) (FANTASTIC)
* BlizzCon 2009 Souvenir Program Ticket (Redeem After Opening Ceremony)(Typical)
* Brady Games Bookmark/Quest Catch Me If You Can (Useless)
o Find Brady Mercantile, use map to find five (5) treasures, and return to Brady.
* BlizzCon Schedule/Map Foldout (Typical)
* Promos for Nvidia, Intel, Laguna Art Museum, Zipzoomfly, SteelSeries, Razer, Jinx and 3point. (Typical)
Havent been here in awhile.
Anyway, i think this blizzcon we'll definitely get wind of a Beta release date. If anything. No solid release news.
Also, If we see a D3 Cinematic at this Blizzcon then my theory is correct...
I'm wondering: have they already published a floor plan like they did last years?
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2 hours of D3 and a Q/A Where they will probably be deflecting questions instead of answering?
Dear god...
Now, I did take out some stuff like blizzard dance, sing, and sounds, as well as the events of tournaments.
Diablo - 3 hours of info
starcraft - 6 hours of info
WoW/Warcraft related - 7 hours of info
....Ick! :yucky:
now, this is probably going to be the biggest of news for diablo 3 that anyone outside of blizzard has seen or heard of. Though, it just kinda seems like diablo is left out of everything from his fellow competition.
Another side note on this...
One of the events say diablo III: CRAFTING!!! Sanctuary
One of their big releases will probably be something on the crafting items for diablo.
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Im hoping for the building of the world though. :thumbsup:
Official Blizzard Quote:
PANELS SCHEDULE BLIZZCON DEVELOPER PANELS
Developer panels are always one of the most popular attractions at BlizzCon, as they offer players a chance to discuss the development process with us in person and give attendees a glimpse at what’s in store for their favorite Blizzard Entertainment games. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the panels we’ll be hosting at BlizzCon 2010.
DIABLO III
Diablo III: Crafting Sanctuary
Saturday 10:30am, Developer Panel Stage
The designers, artists, programmers, and writers share new information on the characters, creatures, game systems, and story of Diablo III.
Diablo III Gameplay
Friday 12pm, Main Stage
What's in store next for the heroes of Sanctuary? Learn about the latest game developments in this don't-miss panel for Diablo players.
Diablo III Open Q&A
Saturday 3pm, Main Stage
Got a burning question about the Burning Hells? The development team dedicates an hour to audience questions about the story, design, art, sound, and gameplay of Diablo III.
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Lets put this in perspective now, we were told that there wouldn't be an act 3 shown at this year's blizzcon. This gives us little choice, it's either act 1-2 or 4. There will also be a jungle showcased so it's either a transition from act 1 to act 2 or from act 2 to act 3. My guess is that this will be show during the "Creation of Sanctuary" panel.
So what's left for the gameplay panel? Well perhaps a new crafting system but I doubt it as we have seen a lot of stuff regarding that matter. We haven't seen the rune system for a long time so I guess it will make an appearance during the gameplay panel. Also, it is my honest opinion that they will show the last class during the gameplay panel. We will then have the opportunity to see all the different systems for every class, the rune system that puts a nice twist and maybe the final mana systems. This should, take up 2 hours.
well, i feel kinda dumb.
it was hand sanitizer, not lube it was about the time the swine flu was around and people got panicky.
I knew I was off somewhere today.. 10 hour difference, shucks! 9 is even better
Too bad we aren't getting any info on that new mmo they're developing. (Seeing everything on the schedule is named after their current games)
for those of you who are worried about the limited Diablo time, here is what Bahiok had to say:
Official Blizzard Quote:
It's the same number as last year. Two 'info' panels and one open Q&A. I really don't see how this could be interpreted as any indication of... anything, at all. We have specific things to talk about. It's a weird stretch to come to a conclusion that we must not be able to talk about anything meaningful unless there are 3+ hours of stage time dedicated to talking about the game. So anyway, yes, there are two panels - - and in-between those panels and for 14 hours a day, both days the developers are in back-to-back interviews with news and press outlets. There will be plenty of info streaming out about the game all over the place even if you don't think that two panels is enough to do so. [ Post edited by Bashiok ]
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Thanks!
Especially the part about the interviews with the developers between the panels sounds excellent. Also the fact that they have specific things to talk about is important! I can't wait!
Starcraft II a game that has already been released is getting DOUBLE the time that Diablo III is getting.
I realize that Bashiok said this is the same amount of time that Diablo III got in previous blizzcon's, but doesn't this seem a little well....stupid?
Guess you can see where Blizzard's priorities are, WOW, and SC2.