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On April 18 2012 19:22 Nilrem wrote:Show nested quote +On April 18 2012 15:33 R0YAL wrote:On April 18 2012 12:07 rezoacken wrote:On April 18 2012 12:04 R0YAL wrote:On April 18 2012 11:07 Blaine wrote:
Simple question, I assume, but I couldn't find an answer with google.
I'm from Europe, currently in Australia, going back at the end of June. If I buy a copy of the game here on the day of release will I be able to register my copy on the EU server?
I know that I'll be able to play on every server but I want to be sure to use the EU RMAH once I'm back.
Is there any difference in the installers that people will find on the cd-rom in EU SEA and NA?
Thanks! Everyone is able to jump to any region they want however your characters do not carry over between servers. If your account is registered to your european adress I'm pretty sure you are bound to the EU RMAH. I'm not sure that is right but both auction houses (artificial gold & real money) are bound to the server. You can not use the EU auction house for a character on the NA server. If you want to use the EU auction house then you must create a character on the EU server. Whether or not you actually have to live in the EU i'm am not certain but it is my belief that it does not matter. Maybe the RMAH is especially for people who live in that region, i'd actually like to find this out.On April 18 2012 15:27 Soul Spirit wrote:
If i play a char on the Inferno mode for an example and my Friend is only in the normal mode can i join a game with him? Or must i create a new char on normal to play with him the story? Yup, once you beat a difficulty you unlock the next and you can still play in previous difficulties. When you are creating or joining a game, you are able to choose which quest to start out at as well. Obviously you have to play through the quest the first time, you can't just skip ahead of content that you haven't experienced. The person you quoted is correct. Where ever your account is tied to, that is where your RMAH will be located. So it is region locked based on the region your account is tied to. So let us say you bought the game from the US, but your account is tied to the EU. Than your RMAH will be tied to the EU and not US. The quote below is a quote from Bashiok (Diablo III NA Community Manager): Show nested quote +...Now what we will do is we will lock you down to a specific auction house. So for instance if you're a European national you'll have access to the European auction house, but you'll still be able to play in North America. You can participate in the gold auction house anywhere in the world, right, but you can only participate in the real money auction house in your native country.
Ah okay thanks for clearing that up.
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First time poster I think.. long time tl lurker :3
I'm wondering about character creation and their names, in particular for hardcore. From my understanding you have to unlock hardcore after reaching a certain level (I believe it's 10, correct me if I'm wrong).. so I'm wondering if it's possible to create a character to use in hc mode before actually unlocking it. I plan to main in hardcore and have a particular name I want to use but think it may get taken before I even unlock hardcore.
From what I've read the character creation system is similar to Diablo2, which I've never played, so if you're familiar with it you could still help with answering some questions. So basically I'm asking 1) can you create a character that has no playtime and transfer it over to hardcore? 2) If not, is it possible to create a character with a particular name, delete it after unlock, and use the same character name again? And if so, is there a waiting period?
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Character names are not unique...
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On April 18 2012 03:11 R0YAL wrote:Show nested quote +On April 18 2012 02:53 Strykemard wrote:
For those who are already on the beta, is there a stat reset ? In diablo II, we couldnt reset the stats at all and in LOD, we could reset it once. I hope its more forgiving and that we can reset it whenever we want like WoW, maybe with an associate increasing cost ? There is no stat allocation in D3, you automatically gain stats when you level. You can change skills out whenever you want, you just suffer a 5 second cooldown on that skill and you lose Nephalem buff if you have it. Also note that you can not change out a skill while it is on cooldown.
I know you mentioned that there is no stat allocation, but how does strength, dexterity, intelligence, and vitality work? Are these stats strictly base off of your gear and each level you gain? I'm assuming we don't get to input each stat in the area that we want like back in diablo 2 and the system just does it automatically for you?
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On April 19 2012 16:44 skyR wrote:
Character names are not unique...
What??? Is this for real?
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On April 19 2012 18:26 ktang wrote:Show nested quote +On April 18 2012 03:11 R0YAL wrote:On April 18 2012 02:53 Strykemard wrote:
For those who are already on the beta, is there a stat reset ? In diablo II, we couldnt reset the stats at all and in LOD, we could reset it once. I hope its more forgiving and that we can reset it whenever we want like WoW, maybe with an associate increasing cost ? There is no stat allocation in D3, you automatically gain stats when you level. You can change skills out whenever you want, you just suffer a 5 second cooldown on that skill and you lose Nephalem buff if you have it. Also note that you can not change out a skill while it is on cooldown. I know you mentioned that there is no stat allocation, but how does strength, dexterity, intelligence, and vitality work? Are these stats strictly base off of your gear and each level you gain? I'm assuming we don't get to input each stat in the area that we want like back in diablo 2 and the system just does it automatically for you?
It is done automatically, as well as items. The attribute system has been changed and although the posting is a few patches old, you can see them here: System Changes
The information is after the first screen shots.
On April 19 2012 19:42 Jamial wrote:What??? Is this for real?
Yes, just look to Starcraft II and how the names are not unique (since there is a number ID following it as well). There is also the battletag system implemented.
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On April 19 2012 19:42 Jamial wrote:What??? Is this for real?
BattleTag is required to play Diablo III. Every character you make is tied to your BattleTag which is a username.identifier just like how it works in Starcraft II currently but it is worldwide for Blizzard games.
There is no differentiation between the same characters with the same names. You can have four barbs with the same name and you wouldn't be able to tell them apart on the selection screen aside from their armor, level, playtime, and the slot they're in.
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On April 19 2012 18:26 ktang wrote:Show nested quote +On April 18 2012 03:11 R0YAL wrote:On April 18 2012 02:53 Strykemard wrote:
For those who are already on the beta, is there a stat reset ? In diablo II, we couldnt reset the stats at all and in LOD, we could reset it once. I hope its more forgiving and that we can reset it whenever we want like WoW, maybe with an associate increasing cost ? There is no stat allocation in D3, you automatically gain stats when you level. You can change skills out whenever you want, you just suffer a 5 second cooldown on that skill and you lose Nephalem buff if you have it. Also note that you can not change out a skill while it is on cooldown. I know you mentioned that there is no stat allocation, but how does strength, dexterity, intelligence, and vitality work? Are these stats strictly base off of your gear and each level you gain? I'm assuming we don't get to input each stat in the area that we want like back in diablo 2 and the system just does it automatically for you?
Are these stats strictly base off of your gear and each level you gain?
Yes, and stats due to leveling is automatic.
Strength gives bonus damage to barbarian and armor to everyone.
Dex gives bonus damage to monk and DH and dodge to everyone
Intel gives bonus damage to wizard and WD and magic resistance to everyone
Vitality gives life to everyone
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On April 19 2012 18:26 ktang wrote:Show nested quote +On April 18 2012 03:11 R0YAL wrote:On April 18 2012 02:53 Strykemard wrote:
For those who are already on the beta, is there a stat reset ? In diablo II, we couldnt reset the stats at all and in LOD, we could reset it once. I hope its more forgiving and that we can reset it whenever we want like WoW, maybe with an associate increasing cost ? There is no stat allocation in D3, you automatically gain stats when you level. You can change skills out whenever you want, you just suffer a 5 second cooldown on that skill and you lose Nephalem buff if you have it. Also note that you can not change out a skill while it is on cooldown. I know you mentioned that there is no stat allocation, but how does strength, dexterity, intelligence, and vitality work? Are these stats strictly base off of your gear and each level you gain? I'm assuming we don't get to input each stat in the area that we want like back in diablo 2 and the system just does it automatically for you?
Strength per point - - +1% damage for Barbarians
- +1 armor
Dexterity per point - - +1% damage for Demon Hunter & Monk
- +.1% chance to dodge
Intelligence per point - - +1% damage for Witch Doctor & Wizard
- +.1 resist to all
Vitality per point-
Every character of the same class will have identical base stats. The only stat customization is through gear plus gems.
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Blizzard has already stated that level 10 for hardcore is a permanent change that will remain for retail.
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On April 19 2012 16:23 dostoveskiee wrote:
First time poster I think.. long time tl lurker :3
I'm wondering about character creation and their names, in particular for hardcore. From my understanding you have to unlock hardcore after reaching a certain level (I believe it's 10, correct me if I'm wrong).. so I'm wondering if it's possible to create a character to use in hc mode before actually unlocking it. I plan to main in hardcore and have a particular name I want to use but think it may get taken before I even unlock hardcore.
From what I've read the character creation system is similar to Diablo2, which I've never played, so if you're familiar with it you could still help with answering some questions. So basically I'm asking 1) can you create a character that has no playtime and transfer it over to hardcore? 2) If not, is it possible to create a character with a particular name, delete it after unlock, and use the same character name again? And if so, is there a waiting period?
You only unlock hardcore after you completed normal mode on softcore. They think its reasonable to get to know the game first before you get into hardcore.
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On April 20 2012 02:48 skyR wrote:
Blizzard has already stated that level 10 for hardcore is a permanent change that will remain for retail.
Ah okay thanks I missed that announcement. I edited it out, don't want to intentionally spread false knowledge. But what the heck is their logic with level 10 hardcore? May as well make no limitation..
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On April 19 2012 16:23 dostoveskiee wrote:
First time poster I think.. long time tl lurker :3
I'm wondering about character creation and their names, in particular for hardcore. From my understanding you have to unlock hardcore after reaching a certain level (I believe it's 10, correct me if I'm wrong).. so I'm wondering if it's possible to create a character to use in hc mode before actually unlocking it. I plan to main in hardcore and have a particular name I want to use but think it may get taken before I even unlock hardcore.
From what I've read the character creation system is similar to Diablo2, which I've never played, so if you're familiar with it you could still help with answering some questions. So basically I'm asking 1) can you create a character that has no playtime and transfer it over to hardcore? 2) If not, is it possible to create a character with a particular name, delete it after unlock, and use the same character name again? And if so, is there a waiting period?
The 2nd option you mentioned is probably the best.
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On April 20 2012 02:51 R0YAL wrote:Show nested quote +On April 20 2012 02:48 skyR wrote:
Blizzard has already stated that level 10 for hardcore is a permanent change that will remain for retail. Ah okay thanks I missed that announcement. I edited it out, don't want to intentionally spread false knowledge. But what the heck is their logic with level 10 hardcore? May as well make no limitation..
It avoids issues with stupid people selecting this option when they shouldnt. Less troubles for Blizzard to deal with.
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On April 20 2012 03:12 rezoacken wrote:Show nested quote +On April 20 2012 02:51 R0YAL wrote:On April 20 2012 02:48 skyR wrote:
Blizzard has already stated that level 10 for hardcore is a permanent change that will remain for retail. Ah okay thanks I missed that announcement. I edited it out, don't want to intentionally spread false knowledge. But what the heck is their logic with level 10 hardcore? May as well make no limitation.. It avoids issues with stupid people selecting this option when they shouldnt. Less troubles for Blizzard to deal with.
Yeah but there is a huge warning that pops up saying PERMANENT DEATH at the top and blah blah we will not revive your character under any circumstances. Just let the dumbasses die -.-
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I'm thinking about finding a way to write a macro to switch skills quickly so as a sorc I can cast an armor spell/magic weapon then switch it to something more useful with minimum effort. Will this work or does the effect die as soon as I switch it out?
I don't see a need to fill up a slot with something I need to cast every few minutes. I have a razer blackwidow which has macro keys... is there a way to switch skills using only the keyboard?
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I don't think any of the armor or shout skills are unlocked before level 13 so no one knows.
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On April 20 2012 03:34 indigoawareness wrote:
I'm thinking about finding a way to write a macro to switch skills quickly so as a sorc I can cast an armor spell/magic weapon then switch it to something more useful with minimum effort. Will this work or does the effect die as soon as I switch it out?
I don't see a need to fill up a slot with something I need to cast every few minutes. I have a razer blackwidow which has macro keys... is there a way to switch skills using only the keyboard?
Just keep in mind swapping skills removes the Nephalem Valor buff, the system they've put in place to discourage the constant swapping of skills in a game.
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On April 20 2012 03:34 indigoawareness wrote:
I'm thinking about finding a way to write a macro to switch skills quickly so as a sorc I can cast an armor spell/magic weapon then switch it to something more useful with minimum effort. Will this work or does the effect die as soon as I switch it out?
I don't see a need to fill up a slot with something I need to cast every few minutes. I have a razer blackwidow which has macro keys... is there a way to switch skills using only the keyboard?
If you change the skill you will also lose the armor/buff/aura. Plus a cooldown on the new skills. I dont think macros will be useful at all.
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Can't i use my melee weapon? Both mouse buttons are bind to spells :o
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