Diablo 3

degrassinoel · 14-05-2012 11:20am

IRL_Sinister wrote: »

I don't live in EU. I have to buy a NA client. But all my friends are back in Ireland/EU.

In Warcraft III, no matter what version/client you had you could play on a different Server (gateway). For example:

Northrend = EU
Azeroth = NA

If I owned an EU client of WC3 I could simply go to 'Select Gateway' -> 'Azeroth' and boom I was on NA without having to buy mutiple copies of the game. SC2 doesn't have this option and with Blizzard's recent stance on BNet 2.0 I just want to make sure that D3 has this multi-gateway access.

I see what you mean now, but i'm really not sure, If you're still stuck for an answer on this, ye could try diablofans.com failing that, blizzard themselves, though blizzard are quite slow at responding, understandably at this point.

IRL_Sinister · 14-05-2012 11:21am

Andy Gravity wrote: »

They're calling it Global Play, set to go live a few hours after D3 has launched in all regions.

http://eu.battle.net/d3/en/blog/4299305/Introducing_Global_Play_for_Diablo%C2%AE_III-02_05_2012#blog

Oh, I actually really like this. Means I can focus on economy and grinding on NA and run through dungeons and challenges (I guess?) on EU with friends and ex-compatriates!

String · 14-05-2012 11:22am

IRL_Sinister wrote: »

Actually, yeah, it might be a good idea to get a feel for the game first by playing on NA. I haven't played BETA or read up on the game at all so that might actually be a good way to catch up on everything.

PS: Is this a Blizzard "soon"? :P

Haha the diablo community team have actually been very good on stuff like this. They seem miles ahead of wow and sc2 teams. No false promises and good communication. @Bashiok on twitter is the community manager and he was the one who said about the launch regions. Everything he has said so far has been spot on!

degrassinoel · 14-05-2012 11:24am

Kiith wrote: »

I assumed i'd be able to install it, but not login. Balls to that if i've to wait till 11pm to install and patch it

You wont, the installer unlocks at 4pm today. The servers you can play on however wont be open til 11pm tonight. That's the plan anyway, ..blizzard.. it'll be later than 11pm, almost certain of it.

Magill · 14-05-2012 11:28am

degrassinoel wrote: »

You wont, the installer unlocks at 4pm today. The servers you can play on however wont be open til 11pm tonight. That's the plan anyway, ..blizzard.. it'll be later than 11pm, almost certain of it.

If its even 1 minute late.... :mad:

Kiith · 14-05-2012 11:28am

degrassinoel wrote: »

You wont, the installer unlocks at 4pm today. The servers you can play on however wont be open til 11pm tonight. That's the plan anyway, ..blizzard.. it'll be later than 11pm, almost certain of it.

4pm today is fine, as i won't be home till 6pm anyway. Just as long as i can get it installed and up to date before the actual launch time.

Assuming it arrives that is :mad:

IRL_Sinister · 14-05-2012 11:30am

degrassinoel wrote: »

You wont, the installer unlocks at 4pm today. The servers you can play on however wont be open til 11pm tonight. That's the plan anyway, ..blizzard.. it'll be later than 11pm, almost certain of it.

Blizzard are actually pretty good at getting the servers up in time. They usually just have problems with the actual amount of people trying to access the Servers at the same time -- ie; lagfest.

Ryan451 · 14-05-2012 11:31am

n1ck wrote: »

Got mine this morning... can't play it or install it tho =[

Hmm, haven't gotten mine yet, hopefully soon. . .

degrassinoel · 14-05-2012 11:40am

IRL_Sinister wrote: »

Blizzard are actually pretty good at getting the servers up in time. They usually just have problems with the actual amount of people trying to access the Servers at the same time -- ie; lagfest.

That's exactly what i mean

As someone mentioned before, the only one i ever got into at the precise time it launched was SC2. I'm a pessimist, i know.. but i am secretly hoping that I'll be in by 11.01pm tonight too

Elysian · 14-05-2012 11:56am

I see the first review is out. Take your time, it's a big read: http://www.dailystar.co.uk/posts/view/250387/Diablo-III-PC-29-99/

joshrogan · 14-05-2012 12:07pm

Elysian wrote: »

I see the first review is out. Take your time, it's a big read: http://www.dailystar.co.uk/posts/view/250387/Diablo-III-PC-29-99/

It seems like he just googled what diablo 3 was, spent 2 minutes writing the article/finding the photo and giving it a non controversial rating.

Wossack · 14-05-2012 12:09pm

daily star in shit content shocker

degrassinoel · 14-05-2012 12:13pm

Freddie Starr ate my Collector's Edition!

grizzly · 14-05-2012 12:15pm

Elysian wrote: »

I see the first review is out. Take your time, it's a big read: http://www.dailystar.co.uk/posts/view/250387/Diablo-III-PC-29-99/

"Different characters have different attributes" eh thanks :rolleyes:

ShadowHearth · 14-05-2012 12:19pm

I bet most of you bastards will be playing your tits off tonight

.

I will be in bed by 22:00 and off to work at 5:00

.
Can't wait to finish. Loads of energy drinks. Few frozen pizzas for night. Crisps and water. Few quid for takeaway. The only thing I am missing - my game.

hal9000 · 14-05-2012 12:28pm

wohoo came in post today still dont believe its actually here :pac:

Kiith · 14-05-2012 12:29pm

I'm still waiting on delivery. Supposed to be in the van on the way, but until it actually arrives, i won't believe it.

It arrived!! I don't believe it!

ShaneU · 14-05-2012 12:31pm

47 in HMV

String · 14-05-2012 12:34pm

ShaneU wrote: »

47 in HMV

Any CE on sale there?

CombatCow · 14-05-2012 12:35pm

Just got my C.E delivered from GameStop too

seraphimvc · 14-05-2012 12:36pm

ShaneU wrote: »

47 in HMV

dude are they selling it on shelf now??

Gbear · 14-05-2012 1:07pm

Gah! The disc's sitting in my computer, useless, taunting me.

9 hours of this metaphorical hell until the sweet release of actual hell.

If anyone wants me I'll be lying on the floor of my bathroom in the fetal position.

Inquitus · 14-05-2012 1:15pm

Official Irish Launch clock

http://diablo3.motjida.com/

or maybe its just my mate fecking about .....

String · 14-05-2012 1:18pm

Inquitus wrote: »

Official Irish Launch clock

http://diablo3.motjida.com/

or maybe its just my mate fecking about .....

The main domain for that link is motjida and diablo3 is just a sub domain so its not official! Never mind just checked link on phone and it obviosuly not official :pac: Couldnt check on work comp.

ShaneU · 14-05-2012 1:20pm

seraphimvc wrote: »

ShaneU wrote: »

47 in HMV

dude are they selling it on shelf now??

No

Inquitus · 14-05-2012 1:21pm

DrMorphine wrote: »

The main domain for that link is motjida and diablo3 is just a sub domain so its not official!

obviously lol as I said at the bottom.....

Andy Gravity · 14-05-2012 1:21pm

Isn't it also incorrect?

String · 14-05-2012 1:23pm

Andy Gravity wrote: »

Isn't it also incorrect?

Yeah its an hour slow

Inquitus · 14-05-2012 1:26pm

DrMorphine wrote: »

Yeah its an hour slow

Sweet will tell him to update it....woohoo 1 hour closer then I thought!

degrassinoel · 14-05-2012 1:38pm

hehe, my mate made one too

http://www.emmbrace.co.uk/

ShadowHearth · 14-05-2012 1:50pm

I still can't believe I am less then 24h away from something I was waiting for more then 10years!!!

Newaglish · 14-05-2012 1:50pm

If I go to the midnight opening on Henry Street, do you think it's possible I'll get a copy without having pre-ordered it? Or is that crazy talk?

String · 14-05-2012 1:53pm

Newaglish wrote: »

If I go to the midnight opening on Henry Street, do you think it's possible I'll get a copy without having pre-ordered it? Or is that crazy talk?

Regular version yes definitely. Ring up though just to be sure

conzy · 14-05-2012 1:56pm

Ok I wasnt actually in a coma but what games have I missed during my 3 year gaming hiatus?

Big first person shooter fan, I played Portal 2 recently and really enjoyed it, cant believe there hasnt been an episode 3 yet!

Looking for a few good single player titles and what online game are the cool kids playing these days?

Thanks

kippy · 14-05-2012 1:57pm

conzymaher wrote: »

Ok I wasnt actually in a coma but what games have I missed during my 3 year gaming hiatus?

Big first person shooter fan, I played Portal 2 recently and really enjoyed it, cant believe there hasnt been an episode 3 yet!

Looking for a few good single player titles and what online game are the cool kids playing these days?

Thanks

Quake.

Shiminay · 14-05-2012 2:11pm

Multi-player: Battlefield 3 is top notch and Tribes Ascend is absolutely fantastic (and free).

Single-player: Deus Ex Human Revolution came out last year - mostly first person with some 3rd person stuff for the cover based mechanics (I know, that sounds horrible, but they work). There was also another Serious Sam game late last year which was well received.

gogo4glue · 14-05-2012 2:14pm

I don't suppose anyone got their copy delivered early to them? I would love a guest pass because I won't be getting my copy for a day or two. Could pass the favor on in turn to other unfortunates if I get mine earlier.

Dcully · 14-05-2012 2:18pm

ShadowHearth wrote: »

I still can't believe I am less then 24h away from something I was waiting for more then 10years!!!

I still cant believe im not like you.
I blame Tera, since i started playing it last week every other game suddenly meant nothing, cant believe im saying it but even Diablo3 :eek:

Kiith · 14-05-2012 2:21pm

Dcully wrote: »

I still cant believe im not like you.
I blame Tera, since i started playing it last week every other game suddenly meant nothing, cant believe im saying it but even Diablo3 :eek:

While i am still really psyched, and am really looking forward to playing tonight, my excitement for Diablo has been slightly tempered by DayZ...as it's one of the best things i've played in ages. And it's a mod for christ sake!!

yunthunter · 14-05-2012 2:22pm

Anyone know where is the cheapest place to buy this on Tuesday morning?

abelard · 14-05-2012 2:23pm

Still not coming up as shipped from amazon

degrassinoel · 14-05-2012 2:35pm

Release info you probably already knew about.
source http://www.diablofans.com/blizz-tracker/topic/222680-diablo-iii-european-release/
| Diablo III: European Release |
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Blizzard has stated that the release of Diablo III is the actual moment when they 'unlock' the live game servers. This is one and the same thing. Beforehand, you will be allowed to install the game and update it with Patch 1.0.1.

Diablo III will be installable for the European region on:
Today, at 17:01 CEST (35 minutes remaining).
Diablo III will be released for the European region on:
15 May 2012, at 00:01 CEST.

(CEST = Central European Summer Time, aka 'Paris Time')

Canis Lupus · 14-05-2012 2:36pm

Not an FPS but check out free to play World of Tanks. Not a bad old game.

conzy · 14-05-2012 2:37pm

Shiminay wrote: »

Multi-player: Battlefield 3 is top notch and Tribes Ascend is absolutely fantastic (and free).

Single-player: Deus Ex Human Revolution came out last year - mostly first person with some 3rd person stuff for the cover based mechanics (I know, that sounds horrible, but they work). There was also another Serious Sam game late last year which was well received.

Thanks! Have to say Tribes Ascend looks excellent will give it a go

gizmo · 14-05-2012 2:38pm

Serious Sam 3.

pew pew pew.

TheDoc · 14-05-2012 2:40pm

Kiith wrote: »

While i am still really psyched, and am really looking forward to playing tonight, my excitement for Diablo has been slightly tempered by DayZ...as it's one of the best things i've played in ages. And it's a mod for christ sake!!

GOOD, YOUR NOT TO GET EXCITED ABOUT THIS

YOUR NOT RUINING THIS FOR EVERYONE!

degrassinoel · 14-05-2012 2:46pm

Some more info on regional settings,

http://eu.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/4008091430#1

Sephiroth_dude · 14-05-2012 2:51pm

its been shipped,should have it tomorrow with the help of god

CombatCow · 14-05-2012 3:04pm

Not sure if I should install the C.E on the same acc as my digital copy, am waiting for blizzard customer service to reply and see if they can swap em. /firstworldproblems

Big Knox · 14-05-2012 3:05pm

CombatCow wrote: »

Just got my C.E delivered from GameStop too

I hate you!!

Diablo 3

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