Diablo 3

Temptamperu · 01-10-2014 6:02pm

why couldnt i buy reaper of souls as just an addon? its a bit of a kick in the ass considering the price of vanilla on the xbox live was ridiculous so ive spent 100 euro on one god damn game.

Dave_The_Sheep · 01-10-2014 11:04pm

Temptamperu wrote: »

why couldnt i buy reaper of souls as just an addon? its a bit of a kick in the ass considering the price of vanilla on the xbox live was ridiculous so ive spent 100 euro on one god damn game.

If it's any consolation, I spent €100 on Rugby Challenge - and that was total ****.

DeSelby83 · 07-10-2014 9:23pm

The 2.1 patch is live on ps4 now

EoinHef · 07-10-2014 10:28pm

Just loading it up now,like how they show the patch notes. Nice touch

Looking at the notes legendary gems sound interesting,only getting to the point that im combining and getting decent gems now. Still havent even touched on crafting. So much to do in this game,really enjoying it.

Co op,local or online,is particularly stand out for me.

Kind of makes me think Torchlight 1 or 2 would be a great port for consoles as well,think Runic could do worse than port it over.

So many good arpg's around these days with path of exile as well,good time to be a fan of the genre imo

Kimbot · 08-10-2014 9:41am

Finally bought this last night. Played an hour or two of single player so im only a couple of quests in and level 18 already. Have to say im liking it

08-10-2014 3:40pm

EoinHef wrote: »

Just loading it up now,like how they show the patch notes. Nice touch

Looking at the notes legendary gems sound interesting,only getting to the point that im combining and getting decent gems now. Still havent even touched on crafting. So much to do in this game,really enjoying it.

Co op,local or online,is particularly stand out for me.

Kind of makes me think Torchlight 1 or 2 would be a great port for consoles as well,think Runic could do worse than port it over.

So many good arpg's around these days with path of exile as well,good time to be a fan of the genre imo

Glad they haven't abandoned the console version after it released. Can't remember what paragon level I'm on as it's been a couple of weeks. Must get back into it.

calex71 · 08-10-2014 5:11pm

EoinHef wrote: »

Just loading it up now,like how they show the patch notes. Nice touch

Looking at the notes legendary gems sound interesting,only getting to the point that im combining and getting decent gems now. Still havent even touched on crafting. So much to do in this game,really enjoying it.

Co op,local or online,is particularly stand out for me.

Kind of makes me think Torchlight 1 or 2 would be a great port for consoles as well,think Runic could do worse than port it over.

So many good arpg's around these days with path of exile as well,good time to be a fan of the genre imo

Torchlight is on consoles but played it and forgot about it to be honest. Didn't grab me in the same way diablo did.

EoinHef · 08-10-2014 5:41pm

calex71 wrote: »

Torchlight is on consoles but played it and forgot about it to be honest. Didn't grab me in the same way diablo did.

I actually forgot 1 was released on console,ive only ever played them on PC. I think 2 was much better for having multiplayer although i did enjoy 1.

Id agree Diablo is a deeper and more polished experience. One very smart move Runic made was with its pricing. I pre ordered and got TL 2 for €30. Diablo was a lot more expensive at the time.

If they could get it onto PSN,rather than a full release,for about €20-25 i know id buy it.

Dcully · 09-10-2014 3:57pm

POE is deeper than any of them and its free.
I really enjoy all three but play D3 most.

KarimT · 09-10-2014 4:06pm

I did make an effort to read a lot of comments made and still struggle to decide for myself whether the game is really worth it. Absent real money making opportunities, does it even remotely compare to D2 for what D2 was back in the day?

I really enjoyed D2 and was strongly considering purchasing D3 as soon as it was announced, however looking through gameplay and promo videos, it seems to fail to impress.

Maybe thorough actual playing, one could get a better feel and so I wanted to ask if you would recommend it or not.

The first 5 of you who reply will matter the most because the rest may be slanted.

Thanks in advance!

Generic Dreadhead · 09-10-2014 4:07pm

Well i've added this to the Christmas amazon wish list now after reading some of the reviews and feedback here (it'll be joining Far Cry 4, TLOU Remastered and Shadow of Mordor, Alien Isolation)

KarimT · 09-10-2014 4:17pm

So basically, you have not yet played it yourself if I understand correctly?

Generic Dreadhead · 09-10-2014 4:21pm

KarimT wrote: »

So basically, you have not yet played it yourself if I understand correctly?

Not at all, but I do like a lot of Blizzards stuff and I liked the likes of Gaunlet and Loaded back in the day, and I like RPG elements and loot and I like local couch co-op....

Maybe i'm barking up the wrong tree

Dave_The_Sheep · 09-10-2014 4:29pm

Is it worth the €20-30 it costs now? Absolutely.

Was it a very good game on release? No, not really. Has it changed a lot and is now almost a different game? Loot-wise, yeah. Gameplay is still standard Diablo-fare. Click on **** until it dies. If you like that, you'll like this.

KarimT · 09-10-2014 4:35pm

Dave, from the standpoint of someone who obviously played both D2 and D3, how would you comment on the fact they tried to introduce real money into the gameplay. Does this force a lot of people into mindless endless grinds in hopes of tiny chance drops? Not like this did not happen before as well but its now powered by greed.

Personally, I don't feel too good about it..

Dave_The_Sheep · 09-10-2014 5:27pm

Well, that's gone now, so it doesn't really matter anymore. I never used it in the first place.

There's no auction house at all.

EoinHef · 09-10-2014 9:05pm

@KarimT

I would say its an ARPG with the main element of gameplay being Action. The RPG elements are really just customization of your character through gear and skills based on a class system. Story is uninspiring but suffices imo and the attraction of the game is getting gear and leveling to access the end game content. There is added depth with a crafting and enchanting system. Also a lot of end game content there once you have finished the campaign mode.

I would say it does not feel grindy at all to me,considering leveling and gear are such a big part of the game i think its quite well balanced at the moment imo. There either seems to be a level up unlocking a new skill or a new legendary just at the right time to keep it interesting and fun.

This is the opinion of someone who has put about 50hrs into the game with my highest lvl character being 63 and knew exactly what i was getting when i bought it. And have to say im really enjoying it

The main attraction for me is the multiplayer,weather that be local co op or online with a friend or two,do you have any friends that are interested or are you willing to join a boards group/clan? IMO the game really shines in multiplayer.

Kimbot · 10-10-2014 8:42am

Plugged another few hours into this last night, have my wizard up to level 30/31 and his power is awesome. Finally started to pick up some decent armour and weapons.

Can anyone tell me though, the little imp type thing with the big bag of loot that he carries around. What is he, I seen something about him able to conjure some kind of portal???

KarimT · 10-10-2014 9:40am

Thanks a lot guys, I might just give it a try. Been considering Sacred 3 as well but they give it a really poor score..

degrassinoel · 10-10-2014 10:14am

If you enjoyed D2, you'll get your money's worth out of D3 and RoS - you might get a decent deal on g2play too. Or even blizzard themselves were doing a 50% off deal recently

SolvableKnave · 10-10-2014 10:50am

jonny24ie wrote: »

Plugged another few hours into this last night, have my wizard up to level 30/31 and his power is awesome. Finally started to pick up some decent armour and weapons.

Can anyone tell me though, the little imp type thing with the big bag of loot that he carries around. What is he, I seen something about him able to conjure some kind of portal???

That is a Treasure Goblin. Kill them and they drop a fair amount of gold and some weapons. There is a small chance that, on death, they spawn a portal to Greed's Lair, where you can get A LOT of gold.

As an aside, Treasure Goblins are a good indication of whether the difficulty level you are on is ideal for you. If you can kill them, bingo, try up a level. If you can't, bongo, try down a level.

Kimbot · 10-10-2014 10:52am

SolvableKnave wrote: »

That is a Treasure Goblin. Kill them and they drop a fair amount of gold and some weapons. There is a small chance that, on death, they spawn a portal to Greed's Lair, where you can get A LOT of gold.

As an aside, Treasure Goblins are a good indication of whether the difficulty level you are on is ideal for you. If you can kill them, bingo, try up a level. If you can't, bongo, try down a level.

Yeah im murdering everything at the moment on Hard, im at the very start of ACT 2 and level 30 odd, so I should be upping the difficulty now?

SolvableKnave · 10-10-2014 11:00am

jonny24ie wrote: »

Yeah im murdering everything at the moment on Hard, im at the very start of ACT 2 and level 30 odd, so I should be upping the difficulty now?

Yeah, take it up to Expert and see how you get on. If your on a softcore char then you have nothing to loose by trying, just a bit of gold for repairs. If your finding Expert easy enough, up it to Master. Wizards are great (my main

)

Kimbot · 10-10-2014 11:02am

SolvableKnave wrote: »

Yeah, take it up to Expert and see how you get on. If your on a softcore char then you have nothing to loose by trying, just a bit of gold for repairs. If your finding Expert easy enough, up it to Master. Wizards are great (my main )

Grand, ill have to sort that out later on so

One last question, if I buy this on the PC can I use the same save file between my PC game and my PS4 game?

SolvableKnave · 10-10-2014 11:12am

jonny24ie wrote: »

Grand, ill have to sort that out later on so

One last question, if I buy this on the PC can I use the same save file between my PC game and my PS4 game?

'Fraid not. They are completely seperate. I have both myself, PC being the main (It's also the definitive version), I haven't touched the PS4 version in a while, hooked on Destiny.

Generic Dreadhead · 28-10-2014 1:53pm

My birthday is approaching in 2 weeks, my sis said she'd get me a PS4 game.
Which should I go for:

Shadow of Mordor (I like Batman games and LOTR)
Alien Isolation (never played an Alien game)
TLOU Remaster (never played original, I liked new Tomb Raider and Uncharted Series)
Diablo 3 Ultimate Edition (I like couch co-op and BL2)

(I'll already definitely be getting Far Cry 4 as i have a €5 pre-order against it)

Sorry for repeat posts in each thread, I didn't want to create a decicated thread for something so small

ShadowHearth · 28-10-2014 2:53pm

If you looking for Couch Co-op game then there is no better game then diablo 3. Its just plain awesome when it comes to that.

I would say ask her to get you Diablo 3 and pick up Tlou yourself for around 35eu second hand in gamestop. It will be more then enough for now. The other two will drop in price soon enough.

Kimbot · 28-10-2014 2:54pm

ShadowHearth wrote: »

If you looking for Couch Co-op game then there is no better game then diablo 3. Its just plain awesome when it comes to that.

I would say ask her to get you Diablo 3 and pick up Tlou yourself for around 35eu second hand in gamestop. It will be more then enough for now. The other two will drop in price soon enough.

Or he could get TLOU for less than €25 from the bargains thread

ShadowHearth · 28-10-2014 5:22pm

jonny24ie wrote: »

Or he could get TLOU for less than €25 from the bargains thread

Eh? Is it something to do with american account?

VinLieger · 31-10-2014 6:00pm

Finally got all the basic pieces required for my barb build to start working so I can begin moving up torment's the game really just open's up once you hit 70

SpaceSasqwatch · 02-12-2014 2:37pm

Just a quick question(and probably a stupid one

)about crafting but is the idea,say I have the plans for armour,I just keep crafting till I get that armour with decent stats?

Have a level 70 barb,soloing torment 1 but keep getting slaughtered on torment 2.Im trying to get my crit hit chance and crit damage as high as possible.Is there any decent sets for this?

ShadowHearth · 02-12-2014 2:39pm

SpaceSasqwatch wrote: »

Just a quick question(and probably a stupid one )about crafting but is the idea,say I have the plans for armour,I just keep crafting till I get that armour with decent stats?

Have a level 70 barb,soloing torment 1 but keep getting slaughtered on torment 2.Im trying to get my crit hit chance and crit damage as high as possible.Is there any decent sets for this?

In a way yes. You craft until you get all decent stats you need and if all stats are good, but one, then just keep it and reroll that one stat.

SpaceSasqwatch · 02-12-2014 3:02pm

and its the enchanter that lets you change 1 stat?Think i went to use her but wasnt sure what i was at tbh so backed off

Captain Chaos · 03-12-2014 9:06am

ShadowHearth wrote: »

Eh? Is it something to do with american account?

It's on sale till today as part of the Sony 12 days of Christmas sale.

ShadowHearth · 03-12-2014 9:33am

Captain Chaos wrote: »

It's on sale till today as part of the Sony 12 days of Christmas sale.

How much is it? I might pick it up if its cheap enough... For the third time...

Toom3y7 · 03-12-2014 12:17pm

saw it on black friday for 45 but dunno what it is since then

Captain Chaos · 03-12-2014 12:53pm

ShadowHearth wrote: »

How much is it? I might pick it up if its cheap enough... For the third time...

TLOU is down to €24.99 +10% off to plus members. Great deal for anyone that hasn't got it.

Speaking of deals, it was the PSN Black Friday deal that made me pick this game up and I'm loving it. Never played a dungon crawler before or into hack and slash type games but there is something about this. It has that Borderlands addiction to it for me with the stats and loot.

ShadowHearth · 03-12-2014 4:30pm

Captain Chaos wrote: »

TLOU is down to €24.99 +10% off to plus members. Great deal for anyone that hasn't got it.

Speaking of deals, it was the PSN Black Friday deal that made me pick this game up and I'm loving it. Never played a dungon crawler before or into hack and slash type games but there is something about this. It has that Borderlands addiction to it for me with the stats and loot.

Not to be anal lol, but borderlands borrowed the diablo model for the fps, not the other way around.

Diablo is a lot of fun, it works great on consoles too. I played a lot on pc and then I got it on ps3 a while ago and it was super fun. I will pick it up for xbox one or ps4 when it's cheap.

Captain Chaos · 04-12-2014 12:01pm

ShadowHearth wrote: »

Not to be anal lol, but borderlands borrowed the diablo model for the fps, not the other way around.
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Very true but it's all I have to compare to. Can't believe I missed out on Diablo 2 on PC years ago. I was mainly a PC gamer between 1999 and 2005.

ShadowHearth · 04-12-2014 12:03pm

Captain Chaos wrote: »

Very true but it's all I have to compare to. Can't believe I missed out on Diablo 2 on PC years ago. I was mainly a PC gamer between 1999 and 2005.

Being a PC gamer and not Playing Diablo 2. :eek: Hows does your breed even called?!

Taylor365 · 05-12-2014 2:57pm

Captain Chaos wrote: »

Very true but it's all I have to compare to. Can't believe I missed out on Diablo 2 on PC years ago. I was mainly a PC gamer between 1999 and 2005.

Dayum...

You missed out on the best part 10 years worth of gaming for about £30.

Source? I played D2 from 2000 onwards, re-installing it about 5 or 6 times?

Only reason i picked it up was because i liked the box! :pac: (i was 12)

httpete · 31-12-2014 6:56pm

I got this game recently and went as far as killing the skeleton king before it said I need to upgrade from the starter edition to continue...For some reason there was no cd-key in the game box but in any case it didn't bother me because I couldn't be arsed playing another minute of this tripe.

I'd been hearing about how great Diablo was for years and then it turns out it be just mashing buttons with zero skill and no challenge. Who cares what loot you get or whatever when the gameplay is so basic. The 'lore' is dime-a-dozen crap but that is to be expected, all rpgs have the same story by numbers stuff these days.

Can someone please explain to me why people like Diablo games?? I was bored of the mind-numbing combat after 5 minutes and combat is all there is in the game so I knew it wouldn't be long before I bailed out.

Kirby · 31-12-2014 10:02pm

I've never played a "button masher" before.

It's an accusation I hear levelled a lot at games.....but when I hear somebody accuse a game of being a button masher, I just know they don't understand how to play it.

ShadowHearth · 31-12-2014 10:37pm

httpete wrote: »

I got this game recently and went as far as killing the skeleton king before it said I need to upgrade from the starter edition to continue...For some reason there was no cd-key in the game box but in any case it didn't bother me because I couldn't be arsed playing another minute of this tripe.

I'd been hearing about how great Diablo was for years and then it turns out it be just mashing buttons with zero skill and no challenge. Who cares what loot you get or whatever when the gameplay is so basic. The 'lore' is dime-a-dozen crap but that is to be expected, all rpgs have the same story by numbers stuff these days.

Can someone please explain to me why people like Diablo games?? I was bored of the mind-numbing combat after 5 minutes and combat is all there is in the game so I knew it wouldn't be long before I bailed out.

SolvableKnave · 31-12-2014 10:54pm

ShadowHearth wrote: »

Best. Gif. Ever.

SpaceSasqwatch · 08-01-2015 5:01pm

got that legendary gem the other day 'boon of the hoarder'...my god im filthy rich lol.Before any bit of gem making or crafting equipment would leave me broke.

YouSavedMyLife · 09-01-2015 1:23am

Have an urge to play this again. But apparently season 2 will start some time early Feb, so gonna wait till then and roll a new character. Also that's a long season! Feels like months and months ago when season 1 started

stuchyg · 11-01-2015 7:06pm

Playing my way through ATM. Level 63 on Act V. Seriously addictive game. Just when I'm about to knock it off at night i figure il try for a lil bit more loot and next thing another hour is gone

SpaceSasqwatch · 11-01-2015 10:24pm

stuchyg wrote: »

Playing my way through ATM. Level 63 on Act V. Seriously addictive game. Just when I'm about to knock it off at night i figure il try for a lil bit more loot and next thing another hour is gone

yeah just waiting for the next legendary to drop

Have to barbarians at 70 and have just started a wizard char...finding it good craic but the wizard cant tank like a barb can get overwhelmed by elites if i aint careful.

The_Captain · 13-01-2015 5:31pm

My HC monk died at level 68 taking all my exp bonus gear with her :mad:

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