Originally Posted by frell

I really cant get over how boring this game is to me I only keep playing because I want to see more graphics. The gameplay is such a yawn and I dont think it can get anymore reptitive. I guess this is just one of those games that must be fueled by nostalgia since I never played diablo 2

You're not alone. But I'm a bit bored because it IS just like Diablo 2 (and I played enough of that! You'll probably find D2 repetitve as well), at least in SP mode. Plus my wrist and click-finger really hurt after a while ;)

I do appreciate the level of polish and the graphics though. That's really absolute top quality here. I'm a bit disappointed that the rest feels just so similar - it's more of the same (with better gfx) than a real successor. But that might be quite intentional on Blizz's part.

act 3, in the tower, has some of the best enviro's ive seen. Crazy cool / good.

also, Im just gonna go out and say it.... I'm not a fan of Diablo's design.... I think they did a much better job with some of the other bosses.

I havent actually faught him yet, but Ive seen him.

Cinematics are boner inducing.

Originally Posted by frell

I really cant get over how boring this game is to me I only keep playing because I want to see more graphics. The gameplay is such a yawn and I dont think it can get anymore reptitive. I guess this is just one of those games that must be fueled by nostalgia since I never played diablo 2

Do you hate like every game? lol

I can't get over how put off by the graphics I am. Most of my friends have bought this but I am shallow and cant get over the fact that it looks like I have to become a shiny glow stick with spikes by the end of the game.

Does anyone have any pictures of High level armor that looks, stylish, sleek, realistic, etc? Something with an ounce of subtlety?

You don't really get to see your character much with blood and vfx everywhere, late game you are going to be buying stuff based off the stats, not how it looks. Stuff does start to look over the top at level 45+, and gets really extreme farming inferno. I can't say I love or hate the characters, but you'll be missing out on the amazing vfx and environments this game has to offer, its level of polish can't be beaten.

Diablo is all about spikes. Just look Diablo himself... or just tell yourself that it's all part of some really clever and well pulled through art direction ;)

My Monk has always looked badass, while my Wizard has always looked like a clown even having the best gear from the AH.

Shaffer looks like a luchadore knight.

Hell difficulty is so goddamn hard. But it's fun! I managed to push my way through to Act 2. Lvl 53.

BillyOcean needs some dyes to overcome the clown look.

Yeah I suppose if you really hate the spikey look you could use the invisibility die on your gear and head out in your pants
Was fortunate to play with two public game wizards last night who knew how to play and we one shot the butcher. Very satisfying indeed! Found out today I have most of the mats for the cow level staff and the recipe to make it too. Might go on a farm run for the left overs later!

Does anyone else think Diablo feels VERY feminine? Especially his walk? I miss his old design, I remember him as basically being a t-rex from hell.

It's fully intentional since Leah is the vessel for his soul. Don't really like the design though. When I think Lord of Terror I don't really imagine a catwalk strut and trim feminine waist.

Alright Spoiler tags don't work on the email notifications. Guess it's time I unsubscribe from this thread until I beat it before more is ruined...

Eh, it was obvious it would be the case ever since they introduced her. Diablo is all about the bad ending.

Ya, I dont like diablos design either. They can say it was intentional all they want. The cinematic going into act 4 clearly says "Show your true form"... not "show the form of your vessel.

Finally going after diablo. Gotta get there first. Im having a bitch of a time though.

Well I guess it's an Aliens kind of thing, where the vessel determines the final form. Which is honestly dumb, but whatever. I'm more concerned with the stupid Shdaow World intervention in the final bossfight. Just make it a straight up brawl and make his red lightning rape everyone.

lol spoilers for Diablo... now I've seen everything.

Let me guess, there's a big evil devil that you, the hero, kills at the end of the game. There are also demons as bosses leading up to that point.

Did I just blow your mind with my psychic powers?

Originally Posted by Bigjohn

lol spoilers for Diablo... now I've seen everything.

Let me guess, there's a big evil devil that you, the hero, kills at the end of the game. There are also demons as bosses leading up to that point.

Did I just blow your mind with my psychic powers?

lol, you pretty much spoiled almost all the games. Thanks alot, I wont buy the Darkness 2, Starcraft 2 HOTS, GW2 , etc.

I will be waiting for Thief 4 regardless because I've been waiting for that for years now.

aww, c'mon, you can reduce every story down to simple building blocks - there are spoilers for Diablo 3, especially compared to the sparse stories in I & II.

female mage doesnt look too silly

One of Diablo's main traits has always been about killing monster after monster and looting like crazy, that's just the style of the game... its not for everyone and can be repetitive. Similar situation with WoW and Guild Wars, some people say they enjoy WoW a lot more and some visa versa. Guess its an acquired taste

What are peoples thoughts on the auction house? I personally love these games because of the chase for loot. Finding my own stuff and using it. Not just buying the best stuff and killing for no reason. But, I keep hearing more and more that you HAVE to use AH or you`re screwed in nightmare because stuff your level just doesnt drop.

Any thoughts?

I have not used it at all... i friend here at work says that as soon as things refresh they tend to already be sold and its hard to get anything.

So i dunno... its not in my best interest to go and take away stuff that i can craft or loot or find by playing the game. I guess once the pvp starts then some people migth want specific items for their characters. But i don't really do pvp.

Playing as a Barbarian I find it useful for buying weapons. I have bought some really nice weapons for 15-20,000 gold, so quite cheap. Also square gems are quite cheap, about 12,000, but REALLY pump up your stats. I find it useful, though I was also a fan of the AH in WoW.