Diablo III Discussion

[gameranand]

demand and supply, lot of people will buy it whatsoever.
students in india can't afford, been there!!

NO they won't. There are alternatives available.

[a_k_s_h_a_y]

^^ I too was under that wrong impression....! you hv no idea about spending habits of others except your own and your peers alike, offline, online, globally. break out of your box.

[gameranand]

Yes I know that very well but no one can deny the fact that many people have already started hating this game, yes even some fanboys. They have simply cut out their entire SP gamers due to that DRM. Many who have net don't want that much restrictions. I am not saying game will fall on its face or maybe it would but they will take hit in their sales for sure.

[007]

BNet - RMAH Regional Access

Also check this.

Thanks for the links. Things are much clear now.

hey where do you stay in bangalore ?

I stay in Madiwala. And you?

Will be playing from release date

Already downloaded, waiting for install. Will call in sick day it's released

Though I'll be able to play not more than couple hours a day..

Same here. I can play for couple of hours a day after work and I'll be joining the clan in june/july.

@All:
Few more queries coming your way.
1. I was able to play D3 open beta but only for few hours so I did not explore much on the Bnet interface etc. We select a hero then quest and the system connects to the game. For co-op mode, you have to make the game as public or something once you are in game. This is very new to me having played D2 for years creating games, runs etc. So is there a way to invite specific friends to our game?

2. Is it possible to trade items like we do in D2 using the trading window in-game? If manual game creation is not possible then how do you trade/request for items with other players without RMAH? For example, the game name itself speaks a lot about the player's motive in the game like "O Eni N Coh". How do we achieve this here?

3. Do we have dedicated region based chat channels apart from in-game chat similar to D2?

4. Is it possible to protect a public game with password? Some really like to play only with their friends and not strangers. For me, this doesnt matter much as the loot system seems to be changed. It is individual loot now for which I have mixed opinions.

5. How do you guys appreciate the new loot system? How are MF and drops handled in D3?

[Gaurav Bhattacharjee]

1. I was able to play D3 open beta but only for few hours so I did not explore much on the Bnet interface etc. We select a hero then quest and the system connects to the game. For co-op mode, you have to make the game as public or something once you are in game. This is very new to me having played D2 for years creating games, runs etc. So is there a way to invite specific friends to our game?

If you have your friends on the Bnet friends list, they can see you too. Use the chat feature to tell them to join where you are. They only need to click on your icon (or something like that) to join your game.

2. Is it possible to trade items like we do in D2 using the trading window in-game? If manual game creation is not possible then how do you trade/request for items with other players without RMAH?

It was present in the Beta. So, its a good chance it'll be there at release.
You go up to the portrait of another player and right-click on it. One of the options is "Trade". Again the other player must agree to trade in order for sale/buy to happen.

3. Do we have dedicated region based chat channels apart from in-game chat similar to D2?

There are chat channels, including Trading channels, which players can use to hawk their wares, if they so desire. There is also cross-game chat available. You can talk to your friend playing SC2 while you're playing D3.

4. Is it possible to protect a public game with password? Some really like to play only with their friends and not strangers. For me, this doesnt matter much as the loot system seems to be changed. It is individual loot now for which I have mixed opinions.

Yes. Password is allowed (However, that makes it a private/closed game I think). That way only you and specifically your friends can play without interference from the outside world.
Note that public games are no longer named and displayed for the joining, as they were in Diablo I and Diablo II. Blizzard has insisted that their automated system, which will sort characters into games with other characters of the appropriate level, is a superior solution to the issue of joining with players of similar skill levels.

5. How do you guys appreciate the new loot system? How are MF and drops handled in D3?

MF is shared among the members of the co-op party in question. However, the drops that you will see are your own only.

[a_k_s_h_a_y]

That's great, where exactly ? I live in Kodichikkanna halli, exactly at the other end of Madivala lake!! We are pretty close by then..

[coolpcguy]

Yes I know that very well but no one can deny the fact that many people have already started hating this game, yes even some fanboys. They have simply cut out their entire SP gamers due to that DRM. Many who have net don't want that much restrictions. I am not saying game will fall on its face or maybe it would but they will take hit in their sales for sure.

Dude. We've been waiting for 10+ years for a Diablo sequel. You really think it's going to impact sales? No freaking way.

So is there a way to invite specific friends to our game?

yes. There's also a quick invite/quick join which allows you to join/invite specific games in a click.

It is individual loot now for which I have mixed opinions.

I actually like this.. no more obsessive rushes..

[ydalmia]

Yes I know that very well but no one can deny the fact that many people have already started hating this game, yes even some fanboys. They have simply cut out their entire SP gamers due to that DRM. Many who have net don't want that much restrictions. I am not saying game will fall on its face or maybe it would but they will take hit in their sales for sure.

I don't know man. I am a blizzard fanboi right from WC2 and I have yet to hate a game by blizzard yet! It's hard to please everyone, and while I too hate the idea of not being able to play D3 without a constant net connection, I think it is some great aspects to it.
For one, there will be much less duping and botting which basically made the D2 community and economy trash. Oh and you can still play SP, just have to be online for it. I played the game (open-beta weekend) on a crappy net connection, and believe me, they have done a great job of handling lag, barely noticeable if your ping is below 300.
And D3 will be immense sales wide. The WoW community bored of the game and wants new challenges, I bet a very large percentage will also buy D3 on release date. AFAIK 1.1million people bought D3 just for the WoW annual pass! oh and most of the developed world is constantly online anyway, and with pings of less than 50, who cares about offline mode!

[gameranand]

Well I was not waiting and I was going to buy the game but I won't. So they lost 1 customer. I bet many are like me.

[coolpcguy]

I doubt that.

[a_k_s_h_a_y]

talk in terms of percents...
if 5% of them backout beacuase of this, its not a big deal.. and 5% is a large number,like you said many, but still insignificant to cause revenue damage.
probably 10% of pirates will actually buy. so its +5% overall. And 5% would be like 2.5 lacks++ with current sale projections.

Well I was not waiting and I was going to buy the game but I won't. So they lost 1 customer. I bet many are like me.

[007]

@Gaurav,coolpcguy - Thanks for the clarification guys!

@akshay - I stay in Maruthi Nagar behind Ayyappa temple that area.

Guys, few more queries. Please bear with me as I am getting more desperate day by day to get hold of the game.

1. What will be the contents of the regular retail box? Not CE.

2. Amazon UK lists D3 comparatively much cheaper for approx 2.8k which is 1k less but wont ship to India. I called up a friend in UK who is willing to receive the game and give me the license/activation code whatever. I will get the box later when he visits India (if there is something really significant in the box apart from the DVD). Will there be any problem in activating the license in my India based battle.net account? Will i encounter any other customer support related issues in the future?

[Gaurav Bhattacharjee]

1. What will be the contents of the regular retail box? Not CE.

I guess the game DVDs and the usual game manual.

2. Amazon UK lists D3 comparatively much cheaper for approx 2.8k which is 1k less but wont ship to India. I called up a friend in UK who is willing to receive the game and give me the license/activation code whatever. I will get the box later when he visits India (if there is something really significant in the box apart from the DVD). Will there be any problem in activating the license in my India based battle.net account? Will i encounter any other customer support related issues in the future?

Really complex question.

[007]

He he In case I buy this way and Bnet throws an error saying that this license cant be binded with my account then I will have to create another account with UK as region in which case I will have a different set of RMAH from that of India's. Phew it is complicated indeed!

[ydalmia]

He he In case I buy this way and Bnet throws an error saying that this license cant be binded with my account then I will have to create another account with UK as region in which case I will have a different set of RMAH from that of India's. Phew it is complicated indeed!

As far as I understand the system, a player playing in the SEA region will only have access to the the amrerican RMAH. We can create an acount on any server, but will only be able to use the US/NA RMAH.

[007]

@ydalmia - What you have said about RMAH is correct but I wasnt talking about that. The country of residence which you mention while creating the free Battle.net account decides which RMAH you get access to. If you had selected India, it comes under The Americas which gives access to USD, AUD and three more currencies.

My question is very simple. I already have a Battle.net account created in which my country is India. If i buy the retail box from UK, will I be able to associate the license key with my account?

[a_k_s_h_a_y]

I think the region is set based on your battle.net account region. Create a fresh account from european ip address with european address.

yes if you buy UK box, you can use the key, but still I think your region will default to india only...

[007]

Hmmm. I'm hoping it will work with the existing account itself. I dont want to end up with Europe RMAH.

Btw, analysts predict 3.5m copies to be sold by end of 2012 here. What do you guys say - less,ok,more?

And the countdown starts today. 10 days to go...

[coolpcguy]

My question is very simple. I already have a Battle.net account created in which my country is India. If i buy the retail box from UK, will I be able to associate the license key with my account?

Shouldn't matter. All that'll happen is you'll be on Europe region for RMAH.

In general, it doesn't matter where you purchased it from, where you're installing it and where you're accessing it - there won't be any license key problems. As menioned, only "problem" will be you'll be tied to the region in which you bought the product from.

[ydalmia]

So which class do you think will be played the most come release? I an leaning towards the Witch doctor, seems to have the most control at later difficulties, and my bro will be rocking a barbarian. The plan is to get to/farm inferno ASAP!!

[Alok]

I won't use RMAH.

[coolpcguy]

So which class do you think will be played the most come release? I an leaning towards the Witch doctor, seems to have the most control at later difficulties, and my bro will be rocking a barbarian. The plan is to get to/farm inferno ASAP!!

I'm jumping to a Monk, though I believe the Barb will be the most played

[a_k_s_h_a_y]

I was thinking of Monk, and then I read the whole sorceress short story, so now confused. I loved that story, so want to play with storyline....
destined for greatness
But I indent to play all 5 characters...

[ydalmia]

I was thinking of Monk, and then I read the whole sorceress short story, so now confused. I loved that story, so want to play with storyline....
destined for greatness
But I indent to play all 5 characters...

Yes, Wizard sure does has a cool story, and the best spell animations! Was 100% sure she is my first pick but after playing her in the beta, I don't know if I like her playstyle. The beta was super easy and all, but I still had to kite mobs a bit, hell/inferno will be a pain with her lol. She should be beast in group play though.

[Alok]

Nobody thinks about Demon Hunter ? He/She will be lethal...

[ydalmia]

Nobody thinks about Demon Hunter ? He/She will be lethal...

For sure, but during the beta the demon hunter is kind of lack luster. Her resource usage is awesome though, the best of all classes. She doesn't have to choose between offensive and defensive spells at all, and while in the beta we didn't care about this much, I bet it gets useful later on. But still, the whole running around and kiting thing is not my cup of tea.

With the WD one gets pets, a wall of zombies, aoe slows, confusion etc to control the flow of monsters, although I guess all classes will need to kite to some extent later on. Blizz alluded to monsters having trickier spells and abilities once nightmare starts.

[007]

Yes, Wizard sure does has a cool story, and the best spell animations!

I too liked the Wizard story very much and the animations. My pick would be Wizard or the mighty Barb for starters.

Guys, check this out. Someone has already got the box! (Source)

[ydalmia]

I too liked the Wizard story very much and the animations. My pick would be Wizard or the mighty Barb for starters.

Guys, check this out. Someone has already got the box! (Source)

BTW, countdown started. 10 more days to go!

I thought they had started shipping boxes no? I bought and downloaded my copy long ago!

[007]

Is it? I didnt know that. I thought boxes would be shipped after May 15 and that is the advantage you get by pre-ordering the digital version so that you can start playing as and when the servers go live. You bought the box version or digital version?
If box, then from where and price?

[ydalmia]

Is it? I didnt know that. I thought boxes would be shipped after May 15 and that is the advantage you get by pre-ordering the digital version so that you can start playing as and when the servers go live. You bought the box version or digital version?
If box, then from where and price?

I bought the digital version.