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open world= non-linear story
obviously, there's a continuum between a "rigid" storyline and a totally "free world" (Freelancer comes to mind)
as a fan of a good story, I like an RPG that has interesting side stories and the solution to the game is fairly non-linear, even if you do always end up with the same ending.
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And I want to state that Ment has out-weaseled me by far in this game.
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Posted 01 August 2009 - 01:17 PM
how I see it, we're most probably going to see Starcraft II first, so don't hold your breath just yet.
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Posted 01 August 2009 - 04:29 PM
starcraft II is coming out around november isn't it? The only thing which is rather discouraging at the moment is apparently no LAN ability in the games, to try and make sure we can't play it multiplayer if we don't have real authentic copies...
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Posted 01 August 2009 - 04:32 PM
Yeah, Blizzard deciding that they don't like money and removing the LAN playing struck me as a retardedly stupid move.
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Posted 01 August 2009 - 04:44 PM
I'm not that fussed personally since I don't really dig RTS multiplayer (well maybe except WC3, but I'm not that sure about it tbh)
what hits me is that the 3 campaigns will be sold as 3 seperate products :/ that's just bullshit
what hits me is that the 3 campaigns will be sold as 3 seperate products :/ that's just bullshit
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Posted 02 August 2009 - 12:30 AM
Yes, it's a seriously weird stance to take, both with the LAN and with the campaign.
Bastards are trying to milk it for all it's worth, with the campaign split, imo. And to avoid people just plain not buying the real versions for the other campaigns, they're removing LAN so you can't get away with having illegal copies.
Bullshit, if you ask me. I honestly didn't expect Blizzard to pull stunts like these.
Bastards are trying to milk it for all it's worth, with the campaign split, imo. And to avoid people just plain not buying the real versions for the other campaigns, they're removing LAN so you can't get away with having illegal copies.
Bullshit, if you ask me. I honestly didn't expect Blizzard to pull stunts like these.
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Posted 02 August 2009 - 10:18 AM
it's not Blizzard speaking through those policies. I can bet my right leg that it's Activision.
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Posted 02 August 2009 - 10:31 AM
Rather like EA with their trailer for Dragon Age, designed to appeal to the masses of hormone-fuelled, action game fans.
One would have thought, however, that an established company like Blizzard, and BioWare as well, would have more power in these things. It's sad, really.
One would have thought, however, that an established company like Blizzard, and BioWare as well, would have more power in these things. It's sad, really.
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Posted 02 August 2009 - 10:50 AM
I am not so fussed about the campaign as at least it's a full game in each campaign so you aren't really cheated out of anything, although I can see why some people think it's annoying.
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Posted 02 August 2009 - 05:29 PM
SC2 will be out this fall, there isn't any exact date yet. D3 will probably be out in 1½ year, maybe january 2011.
But damn it will be awesome, cannot wait to play it
But damn it will be awesome, cannot wait to play it
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Posted 08 August 2009 - 07:04 AM
Starcraft II has just been officially delayed, SHOCKING!!!
I can't fault Blizzard though, they make sure they make a great game and don't rush things. They claim this will not hamper the development of DIII. We'll see.....can they at least release the 4th class?!?!!? It's been months!!!
I can't fault Blizzard though, they make sure they make a great game and don't rush things. They claim this will not hamper the development of DIII. We'll see.....can they at least release the 4th class?!?!!? It's been months!!!
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Posted 08 August 2009 - 09:32 AM
Optimus Prime, on Aug 8 2009, 09:04 AM, said:
Starcraft II has just been officially delayed, SHOCKING!!!
I can't fault Blizzard though, they make sure they make a great game and don't rush things. They claim this will not hamper the development of DIII. We'll see.....can they at least release the 4th class?!?!!? It's been months!!!
I can't fault Blizzard though, they make sure they make a great game and don't rush things. They claim this will not hamper the development of DIII. We'll see.....can they at least release the 4th class?!?!!? It's been months!!!
What's the third class?
I've only seen the Barbarian and the Necromancer.
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Posted 08 August 2009 - 09:37 AM
Barbarian, Witch Doctor, and Wizard.
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Posted 23 August 2009 - 01:02 PM
Fourth Class, Warrior Monk revealed, there's a gameplay trailer further down the page:
http://hellforge.gameriot.com/blogs/Hellfo...nk-Full-Details
He looks pretty awesome. The barbarian is staying my favorite, but he looks damn strong.
In other depressing news, Bliizard doesn't expect to be releasing D3 before 2011:
http://www.gossipgamers.com/blizzard-no-di...lease-for-2010/
http://hellforge.gameriot.com/blogs/Hellfo...nk-Full-Details
He looks pretty awesome. The barbarian is staying my favorite, but he looks damn strong.
In other depressing news, Bliizard doesn't expect to be releasing D3 before 2011:
http://www.gossipgamers.com/blizzard-no-di...lease-for-2010/
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Posted 01 August 2011 - 07:13 AM
So... They actually managed to make me not buy this game.
http://www.mmo-champ...Real-Life-Money!
Just... bleh. Really, Blue? Really?
At least there's still Torchlight 2 on the horizon...
http://www.mmo-champ...Real-Life-Money!
Just... bleh. Really, Blue? Really?
At least there's still Torchlight 2 on the horizon...
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Posted 01 August 2011 - 07:30 AM
What exactly is it about this that angers you so? Is it the fact that some noob will be able to buy he his way to some of the best gear in the game, making reaching the top, having the best most exclusive gear, feel less satisfying?
I could understand that, but I bet Blizzard will work on it once they figure out how it evolves.
Otherwise I don't see a reason to complain. They are addressing a big issue in the D2 community, namely the trading of equipment for money. On one hand Blizard gets a cut out of the trade which is probably already a substantial amount of money and on the other they provide a safer way for the players to buy and sell.
I really don't see a problem with this.
Personally I probably wont ever even need it. I will most likely play through the game on single player once and then never look back.
I could understand that, but I bet Blizzard will work on it once they figure out how it evolves.
Otherwise I don't see a reason to complain. They are addressing a big issue in the D2 community, namely the trading of equipment for money. On one hand Blizard gets a cut out of the trade which is probably already a substantial amount of money and on the other they provide a safer way for the players to buy and sell.
I really don't see a problem with this.
Personally I probably wont ever even need it. I will most likely play through the game on single player once and then never look back.
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Posted 01 August 2011 - 07:36 AM
There are at least two problems.
One, the sanctioning of a link between a virtual world and real life money. That's just a big no for me.
Two, the motherfucking chinese. Unless Blue presents a meaningful way of making sure their IPs can't connect to western servers, this will be goddamn awful. The gold farms of WoW will branch out to D3 and whip their slave workforce to farm stuff and sell it at 40% or less of what a normal player would charge. Not to mention the rampant botting that will overshine Tibia's. This is blue giving up the fight with gold farmers and just getting their cut out of the pie.
To that, I only have my middle finger for them.
One, the sanctioning of a link between a virtual world and real life money. That's just a big no for me.
Two, the motherfucking chinese. Unless Blue presents a meaningful way of making sure their IPs can't connect to western servers, this will be goddamn awful. The gold farms of WoW will branch out to D3 and whip their slave workforce to farm stuff and sell it at 40% or less of what a normal player would charge. Not to mention the rampant botting that will overshine Tibia's. This is blue giving up the fight with gold farmers and just getting their cut out of the pie.
To that, I only have my middle finger for them.
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