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I remember a few months ago in WoW, hacker gold sellers were creating dozens of level 1 toons and using some hack to spell letters out in the sky with their bodies (some website they wanted you to visit and get hacked). Every few seconds, they would all shift position and spell out something different, like some electric billboard. It was obviously an automated script moving them around, because they would shift rapidly and all together.....floating in the sky.
Non stop lag, hours of downtime everyday, people getting hacked for using the public chat or playing public games, no public relations, shady support and all of this shit for an auction house which isn't even available yet.
In other, related news.
The Chinese Markets took a large hit today after Activision/Blizzard made their announcement earlier today. The hit came mostly from the Gold Farming Sector which expected to begin their exploitation and douchebaggery sooner rather than later.
The Chinese Markets took a large hit today after Activision/Blizzard made their announcement earlier today. The hit came mostly from the Gold Farming Sector which expected to begin their exploitation and douchebaggery sooner rather than later.
Boy, I sure am glad all of my gameplay takes place on a server so that I can't be victim of RMAH scamming! Oh wait.
Whether or not I might like it is irrelevant to me. The genre has plenty of entries free of online-only DRM.
I can like those games and have my freedom to actually play them Internet or not. Diablo IIIs RMAH has done nothing to prevent the RMT sweatshops from getting started, as proven by the ad sense just about anywhere, they're already at work.
All it does is inconvienience the legit players.
I can like those games and have my freedom to actually play them Internet or not. Diablo IIIs RMAH has done nothing to prevent the RMT sweatshops from getting started, as proven by the ad sense just about anywhere, they're already at work.
All it does is inconvienience the legit players.
Ironically, I've already seen a D3 gold ad on this website. I don't think they are waiting for the official channels to open to begin the wave of terror
Unless the free Starter Edition is DRM free i don't care. There are plenty of good products without DRM to choose from.
Unless the free Starter Edition is DRM free i don't care. There are plenty of good products without DRM to choose from.
It starting look like more of a MMO a la Guild Wars(I think ive said that a couple of times already).
Last paragraph makes no sense. If someone were boycotting the game for DRM, why would liking the game make any difference?
@Usedtabe
Boycotters generally are in the business of not giving any money to a company for a product.
However, there are people every single day, in every single industry, who starkly hate a product until they actually try it. Often times, this transition is lubricated by a "free sample", that requires no financial commitment, and thus, does not break the mental "boycott".
Whether it's test driving a hated car model for the first time, or tasting a free sample at a restaurant, people have the ability to actually change their minds. It's a wonderful thing.
Boycotters generally are in the business of not giving any money to a company for a product.
However, there are people every single day, in every single industry, who starkly hate a product until they actually try it. Often times, this transition is lubricated by a "free sample", that requires no financial commitment, and thus, does not break the mental "boycott".
Whether it's test driving a hated car model for the first time, or tasting a free sample at a restaurant, people have the ability to actually change their minds. It's a wonderful thing.
Maybe they should nix the rmah then? The thing sounds worthless with a regular auction house already in place. And once that's the case, split it into on and offline components. As people have already mentioned there appear to be ads on this site selling gold.
I already have the bnet client so I might as well give the trial a shot. See if the pros outweigh the cons.
Also, what waddlewave said.
I already have the bnet client so I might as well give the trial a shot. See if the pros outweigh the cons.
Also, what waddlewave said.
But if they hate the product due to the business practices(DRM) behind it, their personal enjoyment of the game was never a factor to begin with.
Yeah, Chris is right.
I thought Resident Evil 4 looked like complete shit when it first game out. I expected something in the vain of the RE remake but instead I got something completely different, which infuriated me.
Then I borrowed the game from a friend and loved it.
I thought Resident Evil 4 looked like complete shit when it first game out. I expected something in the vain of the RE remake but instead I got something completely different, which infuriated me.
Then I borrowed the game from a friend and loved it.
I have no doubt that I would love DIII. Playing the beta was all I needed to see that. But the always online crap just doesn't sit with me. And their excuses for it don't either. I played and enjoyed the hell out of the original Torchlight and the beta for the sequel was even more kick butt. That's where my money's going. Besides, they actually support LAN.
Nope. Blizzard can do without my money. Unless they want to drop the DRM crud. Until then I'll seek my fun elsewhere.
Nope. Blizzard can do without my money. Unless they want to drop the DRM crud. Until then I'll seek my fun elsewhere.
@pint sized slasher: not the point. In your scenario, you thought the game would be bad. In this scenario, people are not wanting to support always on DRM. The game being good or enjoyable is irrelevant.
People have such strong convictions. It's so very admirable. I like to have sex with people with strong convictions, ya know.
@Amt
Smokescreen even after the nerf is still viable, so I still use it with Lingering Fog. I also use rooting Caltrops for when I'm running low on discipline, and for kiting (they still work in Hell and Inferno, even on unique/champion mobs). Next, I use Mark of Death (either Grim Reaper or Valley of Death, depending on the situation): it really, really helps in group situations, and the AOE Runic versions are sick even with solo play.
Finally, Preparation. With the health rune added to it, it's essentially a scalable health potion CD -- it also gives me more discipline to use all of my other abilities -- I'm really happy with how many times it's saved my ass. So all of my core skills are discipline based; that gave me the survivability I needed in Hell, and it seemed to work out fine.
My hatred-gen is through Arcane Bolas (works well even on single target), and my hatred spender is Dual-Chakrams. I'm still doing heavy damage with this build (with decent survivability) even through Act I Inferno. I'm really glad that I found it early and stuck to it. Of course things could change come Act II, but for now I love it, and it even has some concessions for groups without having to respec.
Smokescreen even after the nerf is still viable, so I still use it with Lingering Fog. I also use rooting Caltrops for when I'm running low on discipline, and for kiting (they still work in Hell and Inferno, even on unique/champion mobs). Next, I use Mark of Death (either Grim Reaper or Valley of Death, depending on the situation): it really, really helps in group situations, and the AOE Runic versions are sick even with solo play.
Finally, Preparation. With the health rune added to it, it's essentially a scalable health potion CD -- it also gives me more discipline to use all of my other abilities -- I'm really happy with how many times it's saved my ass. So all of my core skills are discipline based; that gave me the survivability I needed in Hell, and it seemed to work out fine.
My hatred-gen is through Arcane Bolas (works well even on single target), and my hatred spender is Dual-Chakrams. I'm still doing heavy damage with this build (with decent survivability) even through Act I Inferno. I'm really glad that I found it early and stuck to it. Of course things could change come Act II, but for now I love it, and it even has some concessions for groups without having to respec.
@Chris
I already knew D3 would be a great game. I'm not buying it because I doubt how fun the game is. I'm not buying it because of the extremely inconvenient DRM. When I already have a huge backlog of games that are great games, like D3, but don't require an online connection, why would I waste my time and money on D3?
@Tristrix
For me, it's not about having strong convictions. It's about having many, many other games that are just as good as D3 that don't have the major inconvenience of a persistent online connection. For me, at least, there's too much non-DRM competition for my time and dollar to waste it on unnecessary DRM crap like D3.
Once upon a time, I couldn't have imagined missing out on a Blizzard game. Now, I literally have no desire to play D3. Many other games await.
I already knew D3 would be a great game. I'm not buying it because I doubt how fun the game is. I'm not buying it because of the extremely inconvenient DRM. When I already have a huge backlog of games that are great games, like D3, but don't require an online connection, why would I waste my time and money on D3?
@Tristrix
For me, it's not about having strong convictions. It's about having many, many other games that are just as good as D3 that don't have the major inconvenience of a persistent online connection. For me, at least, there's too much non-DRM competition for my time and dollar to waste it on unnecessary DRM crap like D3.
Once upon a time, I couldn't have imagined missing out on a Blizzard game. Now, I literally have no desire to play D3. Many other games await.
There are people every single day who starkly hate the idea of ramming someones winky up their plop plop until they actually try it. Often times, this transition is lubricated with "sex toys" that require no actual man-meat, and thus, does not break the "gay barrier".
Whether it's a blowie from a friend, or even to a friend, or just trying a previously avoided gay club, if you're pretty certain you don't want any part of a thing, then fuck you and try it anyway because you might be wrong.
Also, you know how some people often accuse dtoid of taking a few quid to write favourable reviews? I genuinely think those people are talking crap. But I do think Chris is a few quid better off for this article. Did anyone else notice that the last half of this article has fuck all to do with anything and is essentially just an advert for how great D3 is?
Once again I clicked on a link, read something, thought what a load of dribbly squirrel shit, look up, and see it was written by Chris Carter.
Whether it's a blowie from a friend, or even to a friend, or just trying a previously avoided gay club, if you're pretty certain you don't want any part of a thing, then fuck you and try it anyway because you might be wrong.
Also, you know how some people often accuse dtoid of taking a few quid to write favourable reviews? I genuinely think those people are talking crap. But I do think Chris is a few quid better off for this article. Did anyone else notice that the last half of this article has fuck all to do with anything and is essentially just an advert for how great D3 is?
Once again I clicked on a link, read something, thought what a load of dribbly squirrel shit, look up, and see it was written by Chris Carter.
IMo, inferno is why I quit. Dark souls was fun because its hard. D3 isnt fun because its only hard in the sense that a roll of the dice can give you absolutely lethal elites you cant do shit about except reload your game. especially if you dont have 3 buddies to constantly party with.
Full of bugs, unstable servers, balancing tweaks less than a week after launch, cut all of the features like RMAH/PvP that made Diablo3 any different than the numerous Diablo-clones weve already seen the past 10 years.
Blizzard rushed the game out before it was finished, period. Whether or not you find that fun(seeing as how you had to spend half the article on how much fun it is) is largely irrelevant.
Blizzard rushed the game out before it was finished, period. Whether or not you find that fun(seeing as how you had to spend half the article on how much fun it is) is largely irrelevant.
@Chris: Usedtabe is right someone boycotting a game because of business practices has nothing to do with whether or not they would actually enjoy the game. So your last paragraph is irrelevant.
@Spaz
Q: Is it feasibly possible for some people to change their minds after having a ton of fun?
A: Yes.
Does everyone on planet Earth fall into that category? No. Some people's convictions are stronger than others.
Do some people change their minds? Yes. I have seen it happen. So it's still relevant.
Q: Is it feasibly possible for some people to change their minds after having a ton of fun?
A: Yes.
Does everyone on planet Earth fall into that category? No. Some people's convictions are stronger than others.
Do some people change their minds? Yes. I have seen it happen. So it's still relevant.
"Jus...just give it a try guys. It'll make you forget about all the bullshit behind it. Just a hit. "
:D
:D
The question is why are you trying to change peoples minds at all?
Why are you highlighting that(repeatedly, on top of writing half an article about how great the game is) instead of just reporting that a promised part of the D3 package doesn't work nearly two weeks into proceedings?
Why is the notion of changing minds in any way relevant to the auction house having no opening in sight?
And if that wasn't ballsy enough, you top it off with - just give it a go kids, *here* have a free sample...
Why are you highlighting that(repeatedly, on top of writing half an article about how great the game is) instead of just reporting that a promised part of the D3 package doesn't work nearly two weeks into proceedings?
Why is the notion of changing minds in any way relevant to the auction house having no opening in sight?
And if that wasn't ballsy enough, you top it off with - just give it a go kids, *here* have a free sample...
@Tin Man
Is today your first day on Dtoid or something? Our writers spice up otherwise boring news articles with opinions every god damn day. So what's your beef with Chris?
Is today your first day on Dtoid or something? Our writers spice up otherwise boring news articles with opinions every god damn day. So what's your beef with Chris?
@Chris: Not if that was their entire reason for boycotting no most will not. People boycotting it for gameplay/story/direction reasons are the people you are referring to. Quit trying to lump up everyone who boycotted the game into the same category without going into the reasons why they boycotted the game to begin with. It only makes you look like a fool.
Never once did I lump anyone into anything. I said some people will change their minds, which is true. I know people who have boycotted the game due to DRM, but played the game at a friend's house and caved. To say that this can never happen is foolish.
@Chris: Yes you where more or less lumping. I actually did include the minority that would, but those are few. Next time choose your words more carefully.
"Is it feasibly possible for some people to change their minds after having a ton of fun?"
"Is it feasibly possible for some people to change their minds after having a ton of fun?"
Everyone keeps saying boycott. To me, it's not boycotting. It's simply saying why put up with Blizzard's always online bullshit, even if D3 is fun, when there are A LOT of other games out there to play that are just as fun as D3 without the always online bullshit?
It's equivalent to saying that even though car A drives really fast and and is fun to drive, I'm going to choose between cars B, C, and D because car A doesn't have air conditioning but the other cars do have air conditioning, and are just as fast and fun to drive.
If D3 was the last game on the planet, I would play it. However, since there are about 25 other non online DRM games I still want to play, I'll choose one of those instead.
It's equivalent to saying that even though car A drives really fast and and is fun to drive, I'm going to choose between cars B, C, and D because car A doesn't have air conditioning but the other cars do have air conditioning, and are just as fast and fun to drive.
If D3 was the last game on the planet, I would play it. However, since there are about 25 other non online DRM games I still want to play, I'll choose one of those instead.
I keep hearing about this back alley of D-toid, but can never seem to find it. I go around and around the building, but only see lots of people engaging in carnal relations on the sidewalk in front of families attending a local craft show.
I guess the RMAH is for people who don't have time to play the game and get in game money?
Why spend 2 bucks on a weapon when you can play the game for maybe, 1hr, chancing that you will find a better weapon and then just buy it with in game gold?
Why spend 2 bucks on a weapon when you can play the game for maybe, 1hr, chancing that you will find a better weapon and then just buy it with in game gold?
@Chris:
Interesting build! I might try it so see how it works. My build is almost entirely different. It's good to know that multiple builds are viable for high level play. I'm just about steamrolling everything in Act 4 Hell, save for the occasional elite jerk with ludicrous talents. This is what I'm using. http://us.battle.net/d3/en/calculator/demon-hunter#aRXVfl!YeT!YaZYYb
@mix:
Because not everyone has time to spend an hour farming. That and very high level items that may take hundreds of hours to farm might be worth it for someone with the disposable income.
Interesting build! I might try it so see how it works. My build is almost entirely different. It's good to know that multiple builds are viable for high level play. I'm just about steamrolling everything in Act 4 Hell, save for the occasional elite jerk with ludicrous talents. This is what I'm using. http://us.battle.net/d3/en/calculator/demon-hunter#aRXVfl!YeT!YaZYYb
@mix:
Because not everyone has time to spend an hour farming. That and very high level items that may take hundreds of hours to farm might be worth it for someone with the disposable income.
@Amt
I love Ball Lightning, so I'm not surprised it works in higher difficulties! I like Focused Mind as well for Preparation, but I've become addicted to the insta-health pot.
Here's mine, since you gave me your link - I'll try out some of your stuff!
I love Ball Lightning, so I'm not surprised it works in higher difficulties! I like Focused Mind as well for Preparation, but I've become addicted to the insta-health pot.
Here's mine, since you gave me your link - I'll try out some of your stuff!
Be careful Chris, you don't want Kyousuke Nanbu to come around and explain to you why your build can't possibly be viable in Inferno because of the recent Smoke Screen nerf.
In regards to the second half of the article: Diablo III sold 6.3 million copies in its first week. There's really no reason to pick fights with the few that stuck to their guns.
Of course there's also no need to yell at a guy that suggested a free demo. Go play Torchlight for fuck's sake.
Of course there's also no need to yell at a guy that suggested a free demo. Go play Torchlight for fuck's sake.
I just got a notice from Blizzard today stating my account was blocked due to "suspicious activity."
I haven't logged in since launch, and even then I didn't play the game, just made sure everything was properly set up for when I do start playing in a few weeks. I've had this Battle.net account since the release of SC2, haven't touched it in 2 years, and it's never been compromised. I'm extremely vigilant with scams, passwords, malware, etc. and yet my account's already been hacked before I've even started playing D3.
Fuck this always online bullshit. Seriously.
I haven't logged in since launch, and even then I didn't play the game, just made sure everything was properly set up for when I do start playing in a few weeks. I've had this Battle.net account since the release of SC2, haven't touched it in 2 years, and it's never been compromised. I'm extremely vigilant with scams, passwords, malware, etc. and yet my account's already been hacked before I've even started playing D3.
Fuck this always online bullshit. Seriously.
Oh, and Novatide must be talking about a different game, because aside from the first day the game hasn't been down for "hours at a time".
@MRR: Actually it was. Several people reported outages on more than one day for an entire week. Even articles here made mention of it.
"In fact, I had more thrills fighting the last boss on Hell Mode than I've had in a long, long while (maybe since Dark Souls)"
So.. like.. In the past 6 months?
Not to sound like an ass about that, but I think its ridiculous how gamers (all of us, even I do it from time to dime) think that a handful of months is just **FOREVER** ago
Either way, let them push back the RMAH all they want, its really of no consequence to anyone with half a brain, who realized "Hey, I don't EVER need this thing in my life..."
So.. like.. In the past 6 months?
Not to sound like an ass about that, but I think its ridiculous how gamers (all of us, even I do it from time to dime) think that a handful of months is just **FOREVER** ago
Either way, let them push back the RMAH all they want, its really of no consequence to anyone with half a brain, who realized "Hey, I don't EVER need this thing in my life..."
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