Wouldn't go too far with that. Only thing significant is that we are months exactly from this happening.
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Sep 17, 2013
drjdredscythe posted a message on Diablo III Auction House is Shutting Down on March 18, 2014Posted in: News
Wouldn't go too far with that. Only thing significant is that we are months exactly from this happening.
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Apr 20, 2013
drjdredscythe posted a message on WotB and Archon to Receive Changes, Act IV Density to be Buffed, What's Your Favorite Shrine?, Wizard Arcane Torrent BuildThere's a lot I want to say, but maybe this would do it too...Posted in: News
I'd be willing to except, well maybe not, some changes to Archon specifically, but then:
Why in the hell are they buffing it in multiplayer?
Multiplayer buff not a substitute for singleplayer...or is it in their eyes?
Why go through the adjustment?
Knowing (God I hope they know) buffing mob density, is a natural buff to all Mob Killing // On Damage // On Crit builds?
Are they really failing to see how "Uncomfortably" tight all the systems are in this game and just winging it?
Why don't they just wait till they get the damn patch out...
Wait till they get itemization patch out...
After that, actually strive to make each class unique rather than carbon copies of each other with only a few ability differences (which most aren't used anyway).
...and maybe then, do some adjustment, but hey maybe that's what they mean...
Just getting tired of the constant double speak and now over correcting for the under correcting post release. This is not an MMO that does not need this level of adjustment. Every class can do inferno, its the player that chooses what level MP to do, their play style, and their build (how ever pigeon holed you may think) ultimately it's the player's choice.
Just feel the game just needs this patch and itemization patch and it'll be fine till expansion. This constant Flavor of the month thing there bordering on got old real quick in WoW, let them not do it here please.
Fix what needs to be fixed, but leave the rest alone! Buff the other classes, don't tare down others, it's a no win at that point.
Simple damage increases, even very large ones, is like a thick layer of frosting on a cake with a crack in it, you can't see the crack underneath the frosting, but doesn't mean it's not there.
Sorry for rant, usually not this way, just annoyed at the buff to Archon, with people going to cry fowl more when top tire people figure out the two new Regen buffs for Familiar and Galavizing Ward (slightly less power, but over 1200 native regen).
I guess in summary take things in moderation is what I'm getting at, idk, just annoyed. -
Mar 5, 2013
drjdredscythe posted a message on Developer Journal: Itemization UpdatePosted in: NewsQuote from pr3ach3r
yeeaahhh, Itemization bitch!
I don';t think Day is game director (yet), but I would sure like it if he was.
You would think with the recent posts he has done, he may be headed towards that role, or may move (has been moved) into a higher spot on the Dev Team...
Great post, be waiting to see the next PTR, and dig into it. Le's hope with 1.0.7 and now 1.0.8 sets a good trend of fixes and addittions. -
Feb 26, 2013
drjdredscythe posted a message on Gear Customization Coming in Future Patch, Diablo 3 Was Designed for PC, No Cross-Platform Play or Characters, Witch Doctor SuggSo we will be getting "Transmogrification"from WoW essentially.....great way for a gold sink on crafting...hey wait a tick...!!!!!Posted in: News
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Jul 3, 2012
drjdredscythe posted a message on Magic Find Gear Swapping and RMAH Commodities Coming Soon, Gold Not Included InitiallyPosted in: NewsQuote from Benegesserit
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Bashiok, dont u think all of those "solutions" are exaggerated? Why not, just once, choose the easy way, what about to forbid gear swaping while you are in combat? There have to be some combat status in D3 am i right?? If there is, this is the best solution.
There is no "combat" system in Diablo. There was some issue that came up during beta (can't remember what it was) but Bashiok posted that there is no combat system and in order to add such a system would require them to do a large overhaul of the game.
This is bullshit. They make you take durability while in combat even when you take or deal no damage. They absolutely can tell you are in combat. If for some mind-warping reason they can't (which again is already proven to be possible by the durability wear-and-tear mechanic), they can simply have a hidden debuff that prevents gear swapping for 10 seconds after taking or dealing damage.
They most likely felt (in the beginning) that a full on combat system a-la WOW, was not needed for Diablo 3. They most likely have the wear-and-tear trigger off of weapon landing damage / character taking damage, which is a form of combat state, but not the full on combat system that would be reliable enough (more so in groups!!!) that would prevent swapping.
I really am confused why they never did to begin with, would make a lot of these issues go away quick with a simple hotfix..... -
Jul 3, 2012
drjdredscythe posted a message on Magic Find Gear Swapping and RMAH Commodities Coming Soon, Gold Not Included InitiallyPosted in: NewsQuote from maka
This is all just because some people are so anal that they do the stupidest things just to get an edge, like swapping gear mid-fight. If you wanna stack MF, do it like normal people, and take the drawbacks that come with it (more MF = less DPS/survivability). Gear-swapping is just people wanting to have their cake and eat it too. It's unacceptable, to me.
There is a pretty decent solution that nobody's mentioned yet (or at least I haven't seen it). Remove the possibility of item swapping during boss fights. I know it doesn't prevent people swapping during fights with elite packs, but it's a start.
I would also like them to bring back charms in some form or another. Just don't make them take up inventory space, that was horrible. Create a dedicated inv space just for them or something.
Was gonna write this but you hit the nail on the head. People don't play in a vacuum, what others do still affects everyone else, via the AH, for example.Quote from Zakaz
Again, your way of playing absolutely does influence my way of playing - it affects the economy, which impacts my time requirement to achieve specific levels of gear or progression, which affects my choice in how I play the game. Stop pretending like your experience is the only experience, ok?
I tend to be agree more with what you're saying. It's hard fight Blizzard is trying to win here. All there options are horrid fixes, that only add in further time delays or "punishments"
To further your idea, and really the only idea that MF will work as intended (via Blizzards point of view) without Nerfing the crap out of it would be either one of the following two options:
A.) Have the game client check MF% of character (group) on first hit of mob, and last hit of mob. Take value that is lower (non-swapped gear MF% value) use that for actual MF%
B.) Build in an "In-Combat" and "Out-of-Combat" system. Blizzard has stated Diablo 3 does NOT have this, it is an open world. This would be the much trickier option, but would other good things as making it much easier to give us dueling.
These are really the only two options they have, if they don't want to touch MF in anyway, keep it working the same, but stop the swapping out right. -
Jan 19, 2012
drjdredscythe posted a message on System ChangesPosted in: NewsQuote from Harmonica39
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Am I the only one fearing that we will hear soon "Mid 2012"? I like how they are showing changes they have made/are making but a lot of this I feel could of waited till after release or an expansion.
how could they waited to make those changes? these are CORE changes which directly influence the gameplay
Not a flame, more of just mild fustration at this "development"
How could they waited till now to make these changes? These are core changes to a game thats been in Cloased Beta for a solid 4 months, friends and family alpha for 1-2 months before that? Been teasing us along for months now saying game is "good for release" but appaerently not? Most of all, annouce the game nearly 4 years ago?!
This was meant to be a anger release in general, not flame : D -
Dec 5, 2011
drjdredscythe posted a message on Unattuned Runestones Scrapped?, Channeled Skills Issue, Facebook Sweepstakes, DiabloWiki UpdatesPosted in: NewsQuote from CherubDown
I'll address what I said since there seems to be a problem.
My colegue Molster quickly pointed this out when I first wrote this up. So I was inclined to put a question mark in the title. I figured that would clear up the intent of the short what was to be a blue quote with a twist.
Since D3 was originally slated for this year, and that Bllizzard is working really hard on getting everything in, and the nature of Blizzard Entertainment, it's not ridiculous for me to theorize the system could be scrapped.
I'd also say that Bashiok's quote wasnt perfectly clear either. What testers was he talking about? I took what I could from the quote and delivered what I think to be a reasonable conclusion.
All that, plus I'm in the middle of finals so I threw this all together very quickly. If the wording isn't perfect it's because I'm busy worrying about Computer Architecture and UNIX networking
The quote is as many have said to be the typical Blizzard cryptic message that we should come to expect. I do think that Jay and the others are still banging their heads together to make it work. I think in the end the only way they will be happy on NOT putting it in the game is if they tried EVERYWAY to put it in the game. Here's a thought on how they could possibly get it in the game, be different, and give a little longevity to the system/game.
A unique way would to make them unique effects to their own, not following the normal runset. Maybe make them "Synergy Runes" where when you place the rune in one of your current Active Abilities, it will randomly gain an effect that works off another one of your Active Abilities. The amount and how strong would vary.
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Dec 4, 2011
drjdredscythe posted a message on Unattuned Runestones Scrapped?, Channeled Skills Issue, Facebook Sweepstakes, DiabloWiki UpdatesHmmm, interesting quote there about the Runes, or the interesting word play. Would not doubt to see them some how in the future though.Posted in: News
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Nov 21, 2011
drjdredscythe posted a message on Diablo 3 User Interface Datamining - Bosses and WaypointsI have just realized that on "Portraits Page 2" 5th row from top, last picture is "new" or at least to me. I spent some time making these all avatars for my site, and have no memmory of seeing that one at all.Posted in: News
Just figured I point that out.
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Nov 20, 2011
drjdredscythe posted a message on Diablo 3 User Interface Datamining - Bosses and WaypointsPosted in: News
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Nov 20, 2011
drjdredscythe posted a message on Diablo 3 User Interface Datamining - Bosses and WaypointsGreat find!!!Posted in: News
I will be making Avatars of the Boss and MAYBE the B-net profile pictures.
I have made avatars of the Protraits before, and now have them on my site. Keep a look out for the new ones tonight.
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Great stuff Boubouille!!!
EDIT: Boss Window Avatars are up on site Boss Avatars -
Oct 1, 2011
drjdredscythe posted a message on Beta Key ContestInspired by my WOW Mage, and the total lack of reliability of Blink:Posted in: News
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I tend to be agree more with what you're saying. It's hard fight Blizzard is trying to win here. All there options are horrid fixes, that only add in further time delays or "punishments"
To further your idea, and really the only idea that MF will work as intended (via Blizzards point of view) without Nerfing the crap out of it would be either one of the following two options:
A.) Have the game client check MF% of character (group) on first hit of mob, and last hit of mob. Take value that is lower (non-swapped gear MF% value) use that for actual MF%
B.) Build in an "In-Combat" and "Out-of-Combat" system. Blizzard has stated Diablo 3 does NOT have this, it is an open world. This would be the much trickier option, but would other good things as making it much easier to give us dueling.
These are really the only two options they have, if they don't want to touch MF in anyway, keep it working the same, but stop the swapping out right.
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Not a flame, more of just mild fustration at this "development"
How could they waited till now to make these changes? These are core changes to a game thats been in Cloased Beta for a solid 4 months, friends and family alpha for 1-2 months before that? Been teasing us along for months now saying game is "good for release" but appaerently not? Most of all, annouce the game nearly 4 years ago?!
This was meant to be a anger release in general, not flame : D
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1) Blizzard seems to have a bad case of multiple personality disorder with Diablo 3 from "pushing" Beta to the end of the "Q3", shady start of Closed Better vs Press Closed Beta, NDA press mess, saying game is "Technically" ready for release but go weeks without official word, now we know of an article but takes two weeks to get it and it's not a release date, which means it could just say "Polish on, polish off!" Much love Mr. Miyagi.
2) THIS ARTICLE WAS DOOMED FROM THE START if it did not contain a release date for a vast majority of the Community. NOT to say the information we get (if it has a healthy amount of updates on artisans, rune system, finalizing of classes and abilities and most important still on track for "Q1" release) is bad, but if we get the rune system, if we get a high cap or any other thing that we most likely WON'T get in Beta; at this point it's just "red meat" to the fans with out anything behind it.
Remember, even if they did add more to the Beta (which should throw up red flags!) only people in Beta would be able to test these things out...a still seeming small trickle of water compared to the water behind the dam pushing out!
At least with a release date, in my own opinion and how I feel about it, a release date does NOT make me certain that Blizzard will have the game out, BUT a sign of CONFIDENCE in their ability to get the game out...with out the release date I can't have CONFIDENCE in Blizzard, nor any information they may put out and finalizing of the game till we get a release date because until then, there giving themselves time to play around with systems and other game elements. A release date means there're all said in stone with a race to print the CDs.
Simple as that as far as my feelings go!
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