This was a sensible discussion on HC design and then along come the usual "If you don't like it, play normal mode, yes, it really is that simple. " or "If you die, SUCK IT UP, BITCH!" and so on.
People are discussing how HC should be designed, how hard it should be, Blizzard's history of causing problems with bugs, design issues etc - problems that can make it almost impossible. If they'd read the thread and paid attention they would know that.
Bottom line: If you don't want to discuss HC design - do something else, don't mess up a sensible thread.
This thread has made me all nostalgic - I think I'll go and make a D2 HC char to tide me over until GW2 comes out.
Actually, the discussion has stayed perfectly on track. "Is there a I.C.E. button?" "No, becuase Hardcore is about permanent death and choosing your adventure carefully. I.C.E. buttons are not Hardcore. Sorry."
I'm mystified how that escaped you and instead you derailed to how others carry on a discussion? It was "BITCH" that distracted you I take it? So sorry that ruined it for you. Well... have fun in GW2!
I'm on the side with Hardcore is meant to be brutal and unforgiving. If you want safe outs, go play Softcore. And with the example of Duriel, I still stand by this statement. Hardcore is meant to be brutal and unforgiving. If you can't take it, don't play it.
Also, if there ever is any such encounter that you can't run away from such as a Duriel-like chamber, then that's what communities like this are for. You don't have to reinvent the wheel to survive in Hardcore. If there's an encounter you're scared of, read up! Build a character on Softcore and play around with it. Hardcore will be harder, but there's a lot you can do to prepare for it. It's HARDcore, not IMPOSSIBLEcore so just prepare yourself as best you can and go for it. If you die, SUCK IT UP, BITCH!
I'm mystified how that escaped you and instead you derailed to how others carry on a discussion? It was "BITCH" that distracted you I take it? So sorry that ruined it for you. Well... have fun in GW2!
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Also, if there ever is any such encounter that you can't run away from such as a Duriel-like chamber, then that's what communities like this are for. You don't have to reinvent the wheel to survive in Hardcore. If there's an encounter you're scared of, read up! Build a character on Softcore and play around with it. Hardcore will be harder, but there's a lot you can do to prepare for it. It's HARDcore, not IMPOSSIBLEcore so just prepare yourself as best you can and go for it. If you die, SUCK IT UP, BITCH!
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