I have never noticed this before, but today I discovered that there appears to be more than one version of the Diablo II cover art. Does anyone know why they changed it?
Have a look at the two pics I have provided. The first one is the common Diablo II box - like the one I own. The second differs in that the hood on the skeletal face is raised to reveal the hole that was created when the soulstone was thrust into the head (end of dthe first Diablo).
In the common version of the box art, the fracturing of the skull caused by the soulstone is still visible, but not the hole itself. I am merely interested as to why there are two different versions of the Diablo II cover art - to me, the hole visible in the second picture has significant meaning, although I would prefer the other version if I was asked to choose based only on looks.
There was a thread about this a little while ago. I'm not sure where it went, I can't find it again, but yeah, we didn't come to a conclusion then either. Seems to be just one version is old and one is new, since the exposed-head version is hard to find.
I don't know if Amazon.com is using an old image, but the version with the hole in the head is what they currently have on display.
Then, methought, the air grew denser, perfumed from an unseen censer
Swung by Seraphim whose foot-falls tinkled on the tufted floor.
`Wretch,' I cried, `thy God hath lent thee - by these angels he has sent thee
Respite - respite and nepenthe from thy memories of Lenore!
Then, methought, the air grew denser, perfumed from an unseen censer
Swung by Seraphim whose foot-falls tinkled on the tufted floor.
`Wretch,' I cried, `thy God hath lent thee - by these angels he has sent thee
Respite - respite and nepenthe from thy memories of Lenore!
God, even I can't find that thread where we already had this discussion. The thread title might've been not too specific sounding. I think it was like, "Help Needed" or something.
I bought my "classic" DIablo II in 2000, it has the non-exposed forehead version. Pretty sure the exposed forehead version is the new version.
Sometimes when things are reintroduced or re-released the covers are changed or updated. Esp. movies, you can find one version of the movie from say the 70's with one cover, then find another copy of the movie re-released in say the 90's (or the '00's) and it will have a different cover. And I don't mean the obviously different anniversary/director's cut version.
And on a slightly different but still kinda the same note, Director's Cuts and Double Disc Editions have different covers from the Single or non special edition.
The exposed forehead version is no doubt a more patch version so in essence it is like a "Bonus Features" version in a way as depending on the versions in question, the new version will contain synergies, where as my version from 2000 originally does not. Or a likewise change due to patching.
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God, even I can't find that thread where we already had this discussion. The thread title might've been not too specific sounding. I think it was like, "Help Needed" or something.
I have been looking for it, and I did a search before I started this thread. I also did a massive search on Google, to no avail.
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I bought my "classic" DIablo II in 2000, it has the non-exposed forehead version. Pretty sure the exposed forehead version is the new version.
Sometimes when things are reintroduced or re-released the covers are changed or updated. Esp. movies, you can find one version of the movie from say the 70's with one cover, then find another copy of the movie re-released in say the 90's (or the '00's) and it will have a different cover. And I don't mean the obviously different anniversary/director's cut version.
And on a slightly different but still kinda the same note, Director's Cuts and Double Disc Editions have different covers from the Single or non special edition.
The exposed forehead version is no doubt a more patch version so in essence it is like a "Bonus Features" version in a way as depending on the versions in question, the new version will contain synergies, where as my version from 2000 originally does not. Or a likewise change due to patching.
The last standard copy of Diablo II I purchased two years ago isn't the exposed head version, nor is the version depicted on my Diablo battlechest... Perhaps it is a regional variation?
God, even I can't find that thread where we already had this discussion. The thread title might've been not too specific sounding. I think it was like, "Help Needed" or something.
I had to sort through the posts from my profile, but I think I found the thread that you're talking about. Is this it?
That's interesting. It kinda seems wierd that they would change it...unless it means DIABLO THREE!!!!! (There, I said it, everyone can stop thinking it now. )
But yes, it is interesting. I think I have both copies... (Considering I purchased multiple copies... (Kept loosing my D2 and my LoD discs) )
But yes, do you know the release dates of the images?
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I have never noticed this before, but today I discovered that there appears to be more than one version of the Diablo II cover art. Does anyone know why they changed it?
Have a look at the two pics I have provided. The first one is the common Diablo II box - like the one I own. The second differs in that the hood on the skeletal face is raised to reveal the hole that was created when the soulstone was thrust into the head (end of dthe first Diablo).
In the common version of the box art, the fracturing of the skull caused by the soulstone is still visible, but not the hole itself. I am merely interested as to why there are two different versions of the Diablo II cover art - to me, the hole visible in the second picture has significant meaning, although I would prefer the other version if I was asked to choose based only on looks.
Any thoughts?
Yes, thats what I thought. I have been trying to get my hands on the 'exposed head' version - I'm sort of a collector.
Then, methought, the air grew denser, perfumed from an unseen censer
Swung by Seraphim whose foot-falls tinkled on the tufted floor.
`Wretch,' I cried, `thy God hath lent thee - by these angels he has sent thee
Respite - respite and nepenthe from thy memories of Lenore!
Ah, I love it! I'm glad you do too :]
I'm pretty sure they are just using an old image.
I have enquired a couple of times in the past, but never received any definite answer.
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Sometimes when things are reintroduced or re-released the covers are changed or updated. Esp. movies, you can find one version of the movie from say the 70's with one cover, then find another copy of the movie re-released in say the 90's (or the '00's) and it will have a different cover. And I don't mean the obviously different anniversary/director's cut version.
And on a slightly different but still kinda the same note, Director's Cuts and Double Disc Editions have different covers from the Single or non special edition.
The exposed forehead version is no doubt a more patch version so in essence it is like a "Bonus Features" version in a way as depending on the versions in question, the new version will contain synergies, where as my version from 2000 originally does not. Or a likewise change due to patching.
I have been looking for it, and I did a search before I started this thread. I also did a massive search on Google, to no avail.
The last standard copy of Diablo II I purchased two years ago isn't the exposed head version, nor is the version depicted on my Diablo battlechest... Perhaps it is a regional variation?
I had to sort through the posts from my profile, but I think I found the thread that you're talking about. Is this it?
http://www.diablofans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6406
Well it still doesn't give a definite answer, but thanks anyway.
Hehe that one helps me make sense of the way the official 'exposed-forehead' version's hood curves outwards at the top.
But yes, it is interesting. I think I have both copies... (Considering I purchased multiple copies... (Kept loosing my D2 and my LoD discs) )
But yes, do you know the release dates of the images?