In order to bring Diablo III to PC, we knew significant changes were going to be necessary to make the game accessible to the widest possible PC audience. One of those changes was the option to play offline on PC. A byproduct of this feature is that these save files don't require verification, which lets you jump straight into slaughtering the minions of Hell.
While exploring ways to discourage exploitative behavior is something we're continuing to do (so thank you for your reports), players appear to be enjoying their battles through Sanctuary and finding great loot along the way. Based on feedback we've received, we believe this experience has more value than simply copying another person's set of gear.
Currently cannot play due to connection issue (again)
Let me do a tiny sarcastic rant: spot the difference.
Originally Posted by (Blue Tracker / Official Forums)
While exploring ways to discourage exploitative behavior is something we're continuing to do (so thank you for your reports), players appear to be enjoying their battles through Sanctuary and finding great loot along the way. Based on feedback we've received, we believe this experience has more value than simply copying another person's set of gear.
Currently cannot play due to connection issue (again)
Let me do a tiny sarcastic rant: spot the difference.