the way i see it, the "ending" is the explanation for nightmare and hell modes. the destruction of the worldstone basically creates a time loop sort of thing, and you have to do it all over again, even though all your equipment is proof that you've already done it once or twice.
I don't think the game needs to come up with a plot-based reason for you to go and do it all over again. That'd be like making a cinematic of your armor being repaired just to legitimize that particular feature. As replayability is merely a feature, I don't think a glorious and subjective cinematic would be there just to justify why you are able to go back and do it again.
And if that were the case, wouldn't your way of seeing things be more reasonable for normal and nightmare modes? At
However, the idea that the Worldstone might be linked to time itself is interesting.
Well, that's my point. We all want a sequel so we vote on evil returning.
The more and more I think about it, I actually think it would make more sense at this time if the game were actually a prequel. I know a lot of people cringe at the thought of that, and it's not like I'm denying the writers' abilities to create a reason why and how Diablo would return, but if you think about all the existing Diablo lore from the first and second game, they all legitimize why Diablo II takes place at all.
My example of this is how they talk all about Baal and Mephisto and you know Diablo's soulstone isn't even destroyed by the end of the first game, so it all makes perfect sense why there is a Diablo II.
The large chunk of lore that remains is that of the Sin War. And what about the Sin War Trilogy that's being released? Is it not possible that they are being released at this time to spark an interest in a prequel game? Or even to gauge fan's reactions to it. I'm not saying they didn't want to write and publish the books anyway. But does no one sense maybe an ulterior motive in the content?
I really am surprised that more people didn't vote the "Evil is vanquished.." option. I'm just still not convinced of the argument that the destruction of the Worldstone enabled demons to more easily come to Sanctuary.
Which NPC actually states the contrary. I know Tyrael says it will change the world with even consequence he cannot foresee. Malah says the world will change true, but who can say it won't be for the better.
And so I know they all have their own comments on the whole event, can someone quote to me a passage of an NPC that actually leads you to believe that evil will return as a result of the Worldstone's destruction? I'd go check it out myself but I don't have my copy of LOD here.
I want a Diablo 3 as much as anyone else does. But I think some people voted m ore on their hopes rather than their true interpretation of the ending. I really welcome any feedback contrary to my beliefs on this. I just need to be convinced, that's all.
I don't think the game needs to come up with a plot-based reason for you to go and do it all over again. That'd be like making a cinematic of your armor being repaired just to legitimize that particular feature. As replayability is merely a feature, I don't think a glorious and subjective cinematic would be there just to justify why you are able to go back and do it again.
And if that were the case, wouldn't your way of seeing things be more reasonable for normal and nightmare modes? At
However, the idea that the Worldstone might be linked to time itself is interesting.
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Nevertheless, I'd love to play as a Horadrim character. And in a Sin War game that'd be pretty bloody likely.
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The more and more I think about it, I actually think it would make more sense at this time if the game were actually a prequel. I know a lot of people cringe at the thought of that, and it's not like I'm denying the writers' abilities to create a reason why and how Diablo would return, but if you think about all the existing Diablo lore from the first and second game, they all legitimize why Diablo II takes place at all.
My example of this is how they talk all about Baal and Mephisto and you know Diablo's soulstone isn't even destroyed by the end of the first game, so it all makes perfect sense why there is a Diablo II.
The large chunk of lore that remains is that of the Sin War. And what about the Sin War Trilogy that's being released? Is it not possible that they are being released at this time to spark an interest in a prequel game? Or even to gauge fan's reactions to it. I'm not saying they didn't want to write and publish the books anyway. But does no one sense maybe an ulterior motive in the content?
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Which NPC actually states the contrary. I know Tyrael says it will change the world with even consequence he cannot foresee. Malah says the world will change true, but who can say it won't be for the better.
And so I know they all have their own comments on the whole event, can someone quote to me a passage of an NPC that actually leads you to believe that evil will return as a result of the Worldstone's destruction? I'd go check it out myself but I don't have my copy of LOD here.
I want a Diablo 3 as much as anyone else does. But I think some people voted m ore on their hopes rather than their true interpretation of the ending. I really welcome any feedback contrary to my beliefs on this. I just need to be convinced, that's all.
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