For me, I am holding my judgement for when I can sit down and actually play it.
The problem is that you won't be allowed to do that without spending $60, unless you happen to go to the right convention (in which case you will get to play it very briefly). So in the end you'll either be giving Blizzard $60 because the game is called "D3", or going by what you read/watch online.
So that's not a particularly rational position. I rather hope D3 has some kind of demo or trial version - SC2 did (well, I got a trial of SC2 with my graphics card), so it's possible.
At this point I'm personally in the "Not pre-ordering, will wait for reviews" boat myself. Which is funny, because a few weeks ago I was in the "Will pre-order as soon as the various editions are in the appropriate store!".
You can say that and it is definitely a valid argument in the current state of affairs around the game. I understand the hesitancy on forking over $60 to "see if you like" something, but in looking at the features and where this series is going and listening to people like Force and Sixen WHO HAVE PLAYED THE BETA, there's not really any doubt in my mind that D3 is going to be a terrible game, or not live up to it's expectations.
From all the articles I've read plus all the videos and interviews that have come about since August 1st, the overall Diablo feel is intact and being expanded upon. Plus I don't mind paying $60 for quality entertainment and this is going to be SOME DAMN GOOD entertainment.
A demo would be AWESOME and I hope they do that because then people who are on the fence can try it out and make sure they feel the $60 price tag is worth it. And knowing the current state of FTP and Freemium gaming, and looking at the SC2 Starter Edition, they just might do that. Fingers crossed.
I was one of the few privileged to play the D3 Blizzcon 2010 demo, and you can rest assured my friend, the game feels like Diablo, it plays pretty much like D2 with cautious progression and tons of monster bashing.
I'm not going to jump on the "flame wagon", I just wanted to give you my personal opinion on the subject that the "feeling" of the game, despite all the changes, is still being a Diablo spiritual successor.
Amen to that.
I feel the same. I have not been lucky enough to play it but a couple of my friends played D3 at PAX main last year and said the same thing. It is STILL Diablo and feels like Diablo.
For me, I am holding my judgement for when I can sit down and actually play it.
I posted my 17" MacBook Pro specs hoping it gives me a better chance to "test" the Mac version and get an invite. Even though I will be playing on my PC, thought it was a good idea.
I decided to stop being a passive onlooker to all the Diablo news, especially on Diablofans, and start posting in the forums. It seems to be the trend with all the excitement building this past week.
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I wonder what percentage of PC gamers don't play their games with an active internet connection? I would imagine it's low.
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You can say that and it is definitely a valid argument in the current state of affairs around the game. I understand the hesitancy on forking over $60 to "see if you like" something, but in looking at the features and where this series is going and listening to people like Force and Sixen WHO HAVE PLAYED THE BETA, there's not really any doubt in my mind that D3 is going to be a terrible game, or not live up to it's expectations.
From all the articles I've read plus all the videos and interviews that have come about since August 1st, the overall Diablo feel is intact and being expanded upon. Plus I don't mind paying $60 for quality entertainment and this is going to be SOME DAMN GOOD entertainment.
A demo would be AWESOME and I hope they do that because then people who are on the fence can try it out and make sure they feel the $60 price tag is worth it. And knowing the current state of FTP and Freemium gaming, and looking at the SC2 Starter Edition, they just might do that. Fingers crossed.
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I feel the same. I have not been lucky enough to play it but a couple of my friends played D3 at PAX main last year and said the same thing. It is STILL Diablo and feels like Diablo.
For me, I am holding my judgement for when I can sit down and actually play it.
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Good find! Definitely some interesting news.
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No harm done.
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My brother-in-law had the SC2 beta on his Mac, plus you should read the Beta FAQ (last post) and your questions will be answered my friend!
Beta FAQ
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Right there with ya. Literally cannot wait.
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Exciting times ahead.
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I decided to stop being a passive onlooker to all the Diablo news, especially on Diablofans, and start posting in the forums. It seems to be the trend with all the excitement building this past week.
So I wanted to say hello and introduce myself.
~eatmorecaramel
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Today is sad day.