im so torn on Diablo 3.. On one hand, it should be fun as hell and awesome environment, satisfying my cravings lately for a "easy" game which doesnt take as much mental power as SC2..

but then again, I kinda am on the verge of quitting gaming all together (trying but not working), only reason I play SC2 is cause I need something to quell the competitiveness in me.. if I did play D3, my skill in SC2 would go drastically down combined with the fact I'd probably be spending more time on gaming which is what I want to get away from.

ack. I think ill play beta (somehow find a key) then sit out the retail. Thats the plan so far I suppose.

MagisterMan

Sweden525 Posts

July 25 2011 19:25 GMT

#2143

I've never felt this much anticipation for a game, ever. I really hope I get invited to the beta!

Proxity

United States126 Posts

July 25 2011 19:30 GMT

#2144

Can't wait for a terribly balanced game for PvP to draw in a lot of players for PvP.

Azuzu

United States340 Posts

July 25 2011 19:39 GMT

#2145

On July 26 2011 04:23 udgnim wrote:

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based on Blizzard's track record, it's pretty probable that BlizzCon attendees will get D3 beta keys

They haven't given beta keys the last 2 blizzcons, so I would say the chances aren't very good.... but I sure as hell hope they do.

Diks

Belgium1880 Posts

July 25 2011 19:42 GMT

#2146

I'm in a dilemma...
I'm pretty sure I won't get any beta invitation but the question is :
Am I gonna resist to watch all the streams and see all acts and mobs, places, surprises, builds, stuff and spells before I even had the chance to discover it myself ?
The temptation is gonna be huge... I don't think I'm strong enough to wait while ignoring all the vods.
Anyone in the same spot ?
Anyone advices ?

aurum510

United States229 Posts

July 25 2011 19:42 GMT

#2147

On July 26 2011 04:25 Skyze wrote:
im so torn on Diablo 3.. On one hand, it should be fun as hell and awesome environment, satisfying my cravings lately for a "easy" game which doesnt take as much mental power as SC2..

but then again, I kinda am on the verge of quitting gaming all together (trying but not working), only reason I play SC2 is cause I need something to quell the competitiveness in me.. if I did play D3, my skill in SC2 would go drastically down combined with the fact I'd probably be spending more time on gaming which is what I want to get away from.

ack. I think ill play beta (somehow find a key) then sit out the retail. Thats the plan so far I suppose.

For someone who wants to "quit gaming all together", you should not play games to be competitive. When you play a game for competitiveness, it can become unhealthy real fast. That being said, you should also not care about your SC2 skill at all.

As long as you think of gaming as more competitiveness than just fun (it should only be fun to you, because like I said, competitiveness can make gaming very unhealthy) you will continue to have this problem that you're facing. You can play a game casually, even SC2 (a very competitive game). I used to be in the top 200 during beta and the first few months of release, and now I play casually. Sure my skill has dropped (I don't know the 100 different timings anymore...), but who cares? You can do the same with Diablo 3.

Overpowered

Czech Republic764 Posts

July 25 2011 19:43 GMT

#2148

They said 1000 people from BlizzCon 2010 will get D3 beta keys...

Wesso

Netherlands1245 Posts

July 25 2011 19:50 GMT

#2149

On July 26 2011 04:42 Diks wrote:
I'm in a dilemma...
I'm pretty sure I won't get any beta invitation but the question is :
Am I gonna resist to watch all the streams and see all acts and mobs, places, surprises, builds, stuff and spells before I even had the chance to discover it myself ?
The temptation is gonna be huge... I don't think I'm strong enough to wait while ignoring all the vods.
Anyone in the same spot ?
Anyone advices ?

Same here, I solve it by ignoring forums. Watching vids etc doesn't spoil as much as you would think, because you only see stuff, they don't really discuss them (in most vods anyway) so you can still think about it on your own.

xarthaz

1704 Posts

July 25 2011 19:59 GMT

#2150

Any idea if Beta will be cracked and if so when? Any ideas how it would be available? It would be terrible if it happened.

Playguuu

United States926 Posts

July 25 2011 21:44 GMT

#2151

On July 26 2011 04:59 xarthaz wrote:
Any idea if Beta will be cracked and if so when? Any ideas how it would be available? It would be terrible if it happened.

Probably going to work the same way as SC2 beta did. To my knowledge it wasn't properly cracked, and wasn't worth playing offline. Not sure how relevant that is for d3 though.

I just hate getting excluded from betas. I never get in, especially not before it goes basically open (preorder keys from gamestop). I'm used to it, so I have no need to look for a crack when one does come out.

Perseverance

Japan2800 Posts

July 26 2011 00:41 GMT

#2152

Just watch em, we both know you won't be able to resist. Accept that you are weak!

Medzo

United States627 Posts

July 26 2011 00:53 GMT

#2153

I have heard that the beta will be only act 1, maybe act 2 as well. As to avoid the whole game being shown off on youtube. Sounds awesome, yet also reminds me of WoW blackwing lair where they tried the same thing and it was -unbelievably- buggy. I am hoping they have learned from their mistakes =].

StyLeD

United States2965 Posts

July 26 2011 01:20 GMT

#2154

If you pre-order the game online, will you get a beta key?

SiguR

Canada2039 Posts

July 26 2011 01:23 GMT

#2155

On July 26 2011 09:53 Medzo wrote:
I have heard that the beta will be only act 1, maybe act 2 as well. As to avoid the whole game being shown off on youtube. Sounds awesome, yet also reminds me of WoW blackwing lair where they tried the same thing and it was -unbelievably- buggy. I am hoping they have learned from their mistakes =].

Thankfully, it's an entirely difficult dynamic. If what you say is true, I would imagine there would be far less issues with releasing content that hasn't been openly tested. World of Warcraft encounters are much, much more delicate than the diablo encounters i'm expecting.

Phaded

Australia579 Posts

July 26 2011 01:40 GMT

#2156

On July 26 2011 10:20 StyLeD wrote:
If you pre-order the game online, will you get a beta key?

Blizzard's track record says no.

Engore

United States1916 Posts

July 26 2011 02:07 GMT

#2157

Really hoping to get into this beta. I played WoW forever and never got into any of the betas even though i gave them tons and tons of money. Also i've had d1/d2/lod and sc since they released. Show me some love blizz. I've always been a fan <3

ForceSC2

United States49 Posts

July 26 2011 13:02 GMT

#2158

Alright TL!

I'm off, my flight for Cali leaves shortly then its off to Blizz HQ. I'll be bringing a camcorder along to get the whole trip on tape. I know theres going to be areas inside Blizz HQ that I can't record, but I'll get everything I can.

Look forward to video of the trip, Blizz, Interviews, and a whole bunch of D3 info next Monday.

bOOgyWC

Germany153 Posts

July 26 2011 13:10 GMT

#2159

On July 26 2011 22:02 ForceSC2 wrote:
Alright TL!

I'm off, my flight for Cali leaves shortly then its off to Blizz HQ. I'll be bringing a camcorder along to get the whole trip on tape. I know theres going to be areas inside Blizz HQ that I can't record, but I'll get everything I can.

Look forward to video of the trip, Blizz, Interviews, and a whole bunch of D3 info next Monday.

I hate you!! but if you could bring any footage of DIII i will appreciate it!! :D

PS: Also if you get your hands on any beta keys, you can always send me one and i will forget my envious feelings towards you!