I really loved the D2 mod scene so it kind of bothers me when Blizzard says D2 offline was a mistake. I think maybe they should have held their tongue because a lot of people really loved playing offline and with mods. Also third party programs like the one sthat let you share stash space were awesome.
Like i said, they should just stop talking about D2 because they are coming off like they dont like the game at all. Its just bad PR in general.
It's important to note; The same avenues that made mods possible is exactly what made hero-editors, pic-it, insta TP'ing and a hundred other game-breaking hacks that spoiled the fun for many online.
You can't point out the good without pointing out the bad.
When D2 launched, many homes had no internet or at best, limited dial up.
It would've cost them a ton of sales to go online only. As well, Diablo would've had limited exposure to new players that weren't familiar with the franchise.
I played it offline for years before going online. I was one of those whom was slow to get internet. The online experience made the game come alive, true. But I would've never even known about Diablo 2 if it wasn't offline as well.
All that being said, I'm damn glad it's online only. Diablo 2's worst aspect was a total loss of integrity (online).
You can't point out the good without pointing out the bad.
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It would've cost them a ton of sales to go online only. As well, Diablo would've had limited exposure to new players that weren't familiar with the franchise.
I played it offline for years before going online. I was one of those whom was slow to get internet. The online experience made the game come alive, true. But I would've never even known about Diablo 2 if it wasn't offline as well.
All that being said, I'm damn glad it's online only. Diablo 2's worst aspect was a total loss of integrity (online).
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