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Anyone else looking forward to it?
Diablo 3 Releases Today: Who's Excited?
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Diablo 3 was released today, generating excitement among players despite concerns about server stability and the game's online-only requirement. Initial gameplay experiences reported smooth performance with minimal lag, although some players expressed skepticism about the auction house system and the necessity of an internet connection for single-player gameplay. Players are considering waiting for a demo or beta version to assess compatibility with their systems before purchasing. The discussion highlights a divide between those eager to play and others cautious about the game's online dependencies.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of online multiplayer gaming mechanics
- Familiarity with Blizzard Entertainment's game release strategies
- Knowledge of system requirements for PC gaming
- Awareness of game monetization strategies, such as auction houses
- Research Diablo 3 system requirements and compatibility
- Explore the implications of online-only gameplay in modern gaming
- Investigate the auction house mechanics in Diablo 3
- Look into available demos or beta versions for testing before purchase
Gamers interested in action RPGs, particularly those considering purchasing Diablo 3, as well as individuals evaluating the impact of online dependencies in single-player games.
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Played it until the servers went down for maintenance about an hour ago lol.
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Yep, I'm holding out until after exams (1 month), and I'm sure there'll be a few bugs and server outages so I won't be missing too much, I hope! :P
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Adyssa said:
No...there's nothing to see here...move along please...keep studying...
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How was the 1 hour you played? I wanted to avoid the "new online game" thing (errors with the server etc) and also see how that auction-house crap panned out before getting it. So far my opinion of it is "Diablo 3: The quest for more money", but who knows.
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QuarkCharmer said:
Oh it was a good 3-4 hours before the servers went down. They were back up about an hour later. So far I have enjoyed it. Gameplay is very smooth and your character reacts very well, not much lag that I could see.
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Gross. Guild Wars 4 lyfe.
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I wish, my laptop woulnd't be capable of running it at full power.
I've been wanting to get a good desktop for awhile now, but I just don't have the money. ( I'm 15 ) Therefore I'm not allowing myself to get Diablo III yet );
I probably could run it on my laptop just fine, but I don't know. I will probably end up buying it and seeing if it will run.
I've been wanting to get a good desktop for awhile now, but I just don't have the money. ( I'm 15 ) Therefore I'm not allowing myself to get Diablo III yet );
I probably could run it on my laptop just fine, but I don't know. I will probably end up buying it and seeing if it will run.
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DragonPetter said:
Yes. I plan to spend all of my free time killing monsters Korean style ~~!
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I'm not going to buy a single-player game that depends on an internet connection and server status.
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Jack21222 said:
Guild Wars 2.
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Jack21222 said:
I often find myself without a connection. How am I meant to play it then? Damn Blizzard, screwed up Starcraft II with that rubbish and now Diablo 3! :(
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Not to say anything bad about it or anything, I'm sure it's a great game, but I try to stay well away from games rated M. 
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jbmiller said:
There's probably a demo or the beta you could download and try to run to check before you purchase it.
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QuarkCharmer said:
Yes, the game comes with around 4 guest passes. You can give the code to a friend who can download the client and use the code to play up to the first major boss for free. Jbmiller if you want one just send me a PM.
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GregJ said:
Yo Greg, I don't know about Diablo 3, but I have starcraft 2 and you CAN play it WITHOUT an internet connection. You can do single player campaign and skirmishes just fine, you just can't battle online is all.
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vulpe said:
I may just have to check that out with SCII. I heard that you may play it offline, but not with your usual account, only a "guest" account. Although i'll have to look this up to be sure.