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Comment on Diablo III question? by balthazar1990

balthazar1990 — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:28:56 +0000

There’s going to be 5 characters in total. The witch doctor is already considered the replacement for necromancer, and this has bring to huge disappointment to the fans.

What’s confirmed is that there’s not going to bring back old classes from Diablo II. My speculation says that they’re introducing a mix of Amazon and Sorceress, since they are the most popular class.

They can’t bring back Druid and Assassin because it was the main attraction for expansion pack LOD.

Comment on Diablo III question? by neozonz

neozonz — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:09:20 +0000

Currently only the Barbarian and the Witch Doctor are announced. But there will be more

See for further information and updates
http://wiki.diabloiii.ca/index.php/Character_Classes
http://wiki.diabloiii.ca/index.php/FAQ#How_many_character_classes_are_included_in_Diablo_III.3F_What_are_they.3F

Comment on Diablo III Beta -Demon Hunter- Strafe Gameplay by MrZoid1980

MrZoid1980 — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:30:04 +0000

@pwnstoohard
probably using the Derken Sharpen mod.. there’s a few versions with different levels of “darkness” his seems pretty damn dark lol

Comment on Diablo III Beta -Demon Hunter- Strafe Gameplay by MrZoid1980

MrZoid1980 — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:35:09 +0000

@pwnstoohard also when the vid is fullscreen it looks like the image has been sliced to bits o.O

Comment on Diablo III Beta -Demon Hunter- Strafe Gameplay by mrlobster170

mrlobster170 — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:35:50 +0000

@MrZoid1980
Okay, Okay, I recorded at a smaller resolution so I wouldnt have to upload as long. You’re right about the Darken and sharpen mod, though in the actually game it doesnt look nearly this dark… *Shrug*

Comment on Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim by Matt

Matt — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:55:47 +0000

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Oblivion 2.0, November 11, 2011

Matt (The Dalles, Oregon United States) -

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This review is from: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (DVD-ROM)

This review is a PERSONAL OPINION, nothing more. I do not claim that what I write here is gospel, simply the view of this game from a hardcore PC gamer perspective.

First off, lets get the cons out of the way. For fellow PC gamers out there looking for amazing graphics and a smooth game, look elsewhere. This is a direct console port, complete with keys that can't be remapped, a horrible console UI, mouse behaves very weird, and it does not take advantage of the much more powerful PC equipment at all. I hope that future patches fix this, but for 60$, the same amount of attention should have been paid to my version of the release as all the console gamers.

I look for immersion when I play a game, and unfortunately the constant, never ending reminders that this game was made for consoles constantly pull me out of the enjoyment of this game. It is most frustrating that the MOUSE cursor moves very strange. How can you make a game for a PC and not even address that? Also, every menu has the usual consolitis problem of having the proper button to press in the lower part of the screen. You can, fortunately, ignore this and use your mouse and the escape button to navigate around, but it is just another indicator that this game is optimized for a small, weak console system. The menus are all console menus. They look very weird and are very, very dumbed down compared to what is usual for a made-for-PC game. This is very unfortunate, considering TES was originally designed for the PC. I have to admit I was caught very offguard and I really, really wish that I would have waited to read some reviews before buying this game. It is very jarring and unnatural when I have to change gear, and just goes to further alienate me from the game world. On that note, this is the first RPG I've ever played without a paper doll equipment system. The only way you know something is equipped is by the arrow next to the equipment. Very simple system, like it was created by a 6 year old for 4 year olds.

For all the fanboi's out there raving about the graphics, I can only assume you played this on a console and aren't used to what a PC can do. I have a pretty powerful computer I made myself, and I'm used to games that are damn near photo-realistic. Skyrim looks like an upgraded Oblivion engine, no more. Graphics are somewhat dated. However, the scenery is very beautiful. Looking at mountains in the distance is breathtaking. It isn't until you get close to people and monsters that you notice this game is clearly, once again, optimized for very low end machinery. There is not too much difference in the way this game looks between medium and ultra, sadly. There are plenty of graphics options, but they don't really appear to change much.

Sound- I am on a 7.1 surround system with a Creative X-Fi card, and it does not sound very good. Not what I was expecting at all. However, it does sound a lot better when I put on headphones. This game was optimized for TV speakers and headphones I suspect. Just another indicator that ZERO thought was put into the PC version. They did the ABSOLUTE minimum to get it to work on a PC and left it that.

Stability - This game crashes a lot. I expected it to though. Those of you who played Morrowind and Oblivion recall that they also crashed a lot until they released a few stability patches. make sure you save before looting. Which brings up a another peeve....you can't name your saves. SERIOUSLY? This is supposed to be a damn PC game, or at least that is what I bought...it said PC-DVD. Again, it was made for consoles, not PCs.

Ok, that was the bad, and there was a lot of it. Now for the good.

This game is fun. No, it isn't perfect, but it is fun, and in the end that is all a game is meant to be. Graphics aren't everything, neither are menus, sound, etc. I am having fun playing it. There are a lot of annoying things about it, and it isn't as great as it could be. But it is fun. Definitely worth playing through, and if you happen to own an Xbox or PS3, I would recommend playing on those systems instead of the PC. For you PC gamers out there, I would recommend waiting to buy this until they have released a few patches. For you purists out there like myself, I would recommend waiting until they release a PC UI and fix the vertical mouse problems. If they don't ever do this, you might want to wait for another PC-RPG. Unfortunately, you might be waiting a while, as the money is definitely in the 13-16 console crowd.

As mentioned, the scenery from a distance is quite beautiful. Combat is fine, nothing to write home about. Those of you looking forward to getting into the nuts and bolts of the TES universe, and making your own spells and such are going to be disappointed, unfortunately. I however, don't miss that one bit. I like learning a spell and that's that.

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Comment on Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim by Chef Sean

Chef Sean — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:23:41 +0000

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Sleep is for the weak!, November 11, 2011

Chef Sean (Tacoma, WA USA) -

= Fun:

This review is from: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (DVD-ROM)

So I'm wandering down a valley feeling pretty good about myself. I've just single-handedly wiped out a horde of monsters in a dungeon and walked off with a shiny pile of loot when I see an ugly giant sauntering along up ahead. Like any brave and noble adventurer I decide to behead him and loot his corpse. Big mistake! This guy is way more than I can handle. I've used most of my potions in the dungeon and this guy hits hard. My health is almost gone and my thoughts start to drift towards my last save when out of nowhere a dragon swoops in and scoops him up! My savior! I make a mad dash out of there and start healing with the shred of magicka I have left, hoping to make good my escape. Not so lucky I'm afraid, the dragon finishes off the giant and drops me like a sack of potatoes. Oh well, next time I'll know better, or will I?

This is the kind of random activity you'll see all over the world of Skyrim. Exciting, unscripted events unfold everywhere you turn. You can run to the same spot from the same save and it will be different every time. The world is vast and it is very much alive.

This is an Elder Scrolls game through and through. All our favorite activities are back, from brewing potions to smithing armor. Some of the familiar aspects have been streamlined however. Gone are attributes (STR, AGL etc.) and to be honest I didn't miss them. Agonizing over character creation is a thing of the past, you pick your race (each has their own bonus) and off you go. You develop your character by playing the way you want, not by conforming to a specific class. Want to be a sneaky thief who happens to wield a two-handed battle axe? Do it! Want to be a heavy armor wearing, club wielding brute who can also chuck fireballs with the finest mages in the land? Yup, that's doable too! You get good at what you like doing the most and you'll never have to worry much about an incorrect spec. It all works! The new two-hand system is great as well. You can cast spells with one hand while swinging a weapon with the other! Or you can combine spells with both hands, the level of customization in terms of gameplay is staggering.

One of the biggest departures of past titles is the overall feel of the game. Where Morrowind and Oblivion, while being serious, had a somewhat whimsical feel to them, Skyrim is dark and gritty. Random dragon attacks, poverty and the strife of civil war grip the land with an iron fist and misery and paranoia infest it's citizens. Skyrim is not a happy place. After you witness the opening scene you will realize: this is a game for grown ups.

The graphics are great, not cutting edge (can you console companies please upgrade so developers can make games geared towards equipment that's younger than six years old please?!) but the world, animations and spell effects all look really good. I can max the game out on my mid-range system so you won't need a supercomputer to enjoy it to it's fullest. The audio on the other hand is absolutely stunning.

My complaints are minor but I do have a few. The menus suffer from a bad case of consolitis, they are obviously designed to be used with a controller. Mouse and keyboard users will find they have to scroll through long lists of spells and items unnecessarily, it's really quite cumbersome. Not a big deal really, just a minor annoyance when you know how much easier it could be. There's a bug here and there, collision detection issues and things like that but you kinda have to expect those things in a game as massive as this. I've yet to encounter anything game breaking though. The game requires Steam activation which I don't care for at all. I'm not down on those who do, I understand it's appeal, it's just not for me (yet I'm required to use it! -1 star).

This game will suck you in and keep you there! If you have some vacation or sick time you'll start to entertain the idea of cashing them in for more playing time. Your family will miss you and your caffeine tolerance will get a big boost after a few days in the world of Skyrim. You don't just play in that world, you live in it.

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Comment on When does Diablo III come out and will it be as addictive as WOW? by Amanda M

Amanda M — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:22:44 +0000

Well, I don’t know the exact date but I am saying around early spring in 2009. It will take them a while to publish. Because they only announce it when the have began making it. Give them time. But I don’t blame you for being anxious, I am too, i have been waiting for this game since-who knows when!
Is it addicting: Well, if you find World of Warcraft (WOW) or diablo 1 and 2 addicting-like me, imagine 3! But it really depends on what YOU like. Do you like old-fashioned cool games, or high tech super detail, fast running games. But if you don’t really know like me…you have to wait and see! Hope this helped. (This is all my opinion!)

Comment on Cool Diablo Iii images by brianjmatis

brianjmatis — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 09:21:48 +0000

Thanks Ross!

Comment on Cool Diablo Iii images by Ross D

Ross D — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 09:02:06 +0000

Brian, I think you’ve got a hit with this one; great model/pose, and the composition with the lights behind her really rock!