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Feb 13, 20101
Shatterer posted a message on The Ultimate Random Chat ThreadWhat can I say, the guy loves to live on the edge.Posted in: General Discussion (non-Diablo)
Shuuuuuuun! -
Feb 13, 20101
skyknight posted a message on The Ultimate Random Chat ThreadPosted in: General Discussion (non-Diablo)Quote from "Shatterer" »
Skynight, what do you think of physics?
Physics is alright, I took my physics at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach Florida. I enjoy the high level math, because I'm great at math. So far I've taken Calculus 1, 2, and 3 and differential equations. I'm an electrical engineer major so I wont have to use the chemistry later on in my degree program. Its just one of those classes I need to get out of the way. Its been like a year and a half since I've taken the prerequisite to chemistry so I really have had to play catch up right off the bat. -
Feb 13, 2010
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skyknight posted a message on The Ultimate Random Chat ThreadPosted in: General Discussion (non-Diablo)Quote from "Shatterer" »I had chemistry in High School, where we did have tests about that. They sucked, having to learn tables. During our final we had a booklet which contained pretty much every relevant table for chemistry, biology and physics. So in the end it was quite easy.
Now I'm at university, studying applied physics (Mayor). I did do a chemistry minor, but it was polymers so it wasn't really about polyatomic ions.
Still, don't burn it! Redox reactions are cool
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Feb 11, 20101
Zhar posted a message on "Weapon Swap" Down for the CountRemember the key that allowed you to swap between weapon sets in Diablo II? Well, it seems that it will not be making an appearance in the next installment of the series.Posted in: News & Announcements
In a rather lengthy post, Bashiok revealed the reasoning behind the removal of the weapon swap key. The full response can be viewed here (yes, there was more to it than is shown).
Official Blizzard Quote:
One good reason why it's not a feature we like the idea of is that it adds a new type of play complexity that we don't want to layer on top of those that we already have. We're creating the game, the skills, the movement speed, kill rates, skill runes, and all other combat related mechanics and features to fit as tightly together as possible. Throwing in weapon swapping forces that tightening/balancing to take it into account. Only thing is that it's not a clear cut feature. You either know how to game it - or you don't. So it creates a separation of players that isn't based on use of the character and skills but doing this weird little trick and swapping back and forth between weapons at specific times. It becomes a necessity to remain effective or as a strong opponent[.]
As much as I would like to see the weapon swap key in game, this does make sense. Many times, you would have your normal weapon, and then a "buffing weapon" on your alternate set to cast buffs with. Many players grasped this, and it really did create a rather wide divide. Players who did utilize this often had an immense edge over those who could not, or could not afford to do so.
Official Blizzard Quote:
I know this is probably the wrong audience to try to make that argument to, because most of you are on the winning end. But trust us that there will be plenty of separation between you and the noobs to show how awesome you are without weapon swapping.
This is what makes me hopeful for the future. At face value, it may seem that Blizzard is simply "dumbing down" the game to better suit new players. However, when we consider the other new systems that are more complicated than weapon swapping could ever hope to be (Skill Runes), it shows that a "dumbed down" version of Diablo will not be hitting the shelves. On the contrary, it seems that it will be a blend of ease of use, and complicated features for experienced players.
Official Blizzard Quote:
You also have the issues of it just being used for storage, which feels super cheesy. Or as a means to game MF by swapping in weapons to get 0mgz uber dropz.
I hate to admit it, but I fell into this trap many a time. I would often find myself using my second weapon set as extra storage for that polearm I wanted to sell, or those javelins that I couldn't tetris into my inventory. While this is not a game breaking feature, it is rather cheesy and pointless, so it is easy to see the backing behind this point.
As for the second part, many players (myself included), would simply swap weapons when a boss was close to dying, and be rewarded with extra loot. This may seem fantastic, but there is a valid point behind it. If we are allowed to do this, then we will not have to balanced our gear between combat, and loot-finding capabilities. We'll be able to adjust on the fly, and with a minimum of consequence. Basically, it would take a large portion of pre-planning and work out of the equation.
However, I assume that players will still be able to keep alternate weapon sets in their inventory, and just swap them out through more tedious methods. While this will still acheive the same ends as the weapon swap key, at least it will come with some downsides. Since, while you are changing weapons, the demons will not be taking a coffee break.
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Feb 11, 20101
Nacho_ijp posted a message on The Ultimate Random Chat Threadtold ya... it's delicious... you should try it...Posted in: General Discussion (non-Diablo)
btw?? where's nektu?? I need his professional opinion on this matter
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Feb 11, 2010
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skyknight posted a message on The Ultimate Random Chat ThreadHello my sons.Posted in: General Discussion (non-Diablo)
Quote from "Nacho_ijp" »that, is one of the best ways to prepare meat... you take one of those, fry it, make a pair of fried eggs and french fries and you got yourself something very similar to an orgasm...
or, if you like something more healthy, you can bake it and have some smashed potatoes with it... with some lemon...
hehe that food looked garrosss
ooo wait, that egg dish looks awesome
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Feb 11, 20101
Azriel posted a message on The Ultimate Random Chat ThreadI hardly drink Starbucks, it's so expensive. I'd much rather go to the coffee shop 5 minutes from my school, they make a good cappuccino.Posted in: General Discussion (non-Diablo)
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Feb 11, 2010
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skyknight posted a message on The Ultimate Random Chat ThreadPosted in: General Discussion (non-Diablo)Quote from "Shatterer" »Mana, mana! Du, duuu, du du du.
Coffee status: pouring into mah mug.
I drink way less coffee than I used to. Guess not as big of a fan as I used to be.
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Feb 11, 2010
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mi1ooo98 posted a message on The Ultimate Random Chat ThreadWho is worried about ranged been favored against large groups of monsters such as the sorc compared to the barb against large groups of monsters. you could have mid level gear on a sorc and she would still do decent damage. but for a barb to be effective at killing in hell you had to have pretty tight gear. I'm just worried they're going to not balance range and melee. Melee should do DOUBLE amount of damage apposed to range in my opinion.Posted in: General Discussion (non-Diablo) -
Feb 11, 2010
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skyknight posted a message on The Ultimate Random Chat ThreadPosted in: General Discussion (non-Diablo)Quote from "Azriel" »HAI GUYZ!
I'm so bored...
hey Azzy! lol me too, but i should be in bed.
Wait a minute what bed? who sleeps anymore? sleep is overrated
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HI five! *Clap* !
BTW, I just love the smoke shaping as skeleton heads
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I can just imagine the face on the Seller when you left the store
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Quick answer..... YES
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If I were to choose between a newly formed clan and clan SICK, I would choose without hesitation SICK. Now, if you want to choose something else, it's your choice. But don't come crying back to me saying that the clan leaders stole all your gear and called you a brat as we do not take traitors among our ranks :evil:.... NAHHHHH just kidding man, we're gonna be a cool clan and welcome you with open arms.
Well, I hope I made my point clear ^_^.