Diablo III Wild Speculation and Rumor Mongering Abounds

[Sophismata]

Decision tree for what class I will play is really short. Does it summon a plague of demon frogs, yes/no?

It still seems like there are a bunch of "+X damage/-X mana cost" runes, and one rune that just says "Slot me for Awesome."

Sad that they didn't include the one that summoned a GIANT BELL and kicked it through the enemy.

I think the plan is to have one rune always leave the base skill unchanged, but provide an efficiency increase (+damage or -cost). This is in case people like or get used to the unruned version of the skill, they're not forced to change the skill to still be effective.

Possibly they also intend one rune to completely alter the basic nature of the skill as well, and the remaining ones are left to adjust the spell's function in more minor ways. Not everyone wants to shoot snakes instead of poison darts, for example.

[Amaron]

You guys don't care so don't care.   It's still full on stupid looking.

[Ironwood]

I'm going to go with 'Who Cares.'

Y'know. After seeing how shitty equpiment apperance got in WoW, I think I care. I don't mind outrageous and exaggerated gear, as long as it looks cool. ActiBlizz lately just can't seem to get that right, though.

http://d3in.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/diablo-3-fifth-character-class-unveiled-the-demon-hunter1.jpg

#1,2 and 3 are decent. #4 is knocking on stupid.

So wait and see what happens and if it bothers you, don't buy it.

But for Christ sake, don't care.

[Sheepherder]

Rogues run around dual wielding daggers you'd need to wield two handed IRL.

 

[Ratman_tf]

So wait and see what happens and if it bothers you, don't buy it.

But for Christ sake, don't care.

I'm a caring person. 

[waffel]

In D2 the actual graphic of bows and weapons on characters were generally basic as hell. The 'cool' look was that of the icon, and mousing over the weapon and seeing a giant block of stats pop up.

I don't think they want to go that same route with D3 (as in, having weapons look very basic when equipped), and I think the 'newer' generation of players are used to the oversized look of gear in that other popular Blizzard game.

Regardless, I'm sure Blizzard will find some way to make crossbow upgrades look impressive.

[kildorn]

Decision tree for what class I will play is really short. Does it summon a plague of demon frogs, yes/no?

It still seems like there are a bunch of "+X damage/-X mana cost" runes, and one rune that just says "Slot me for Awesome."

Sad that they didn't include the one that summoned a GIANT BELL and kicked it through the enemy.

I think the plan is to have one rune always leave the base skill unchanged, but provide an efficiency increase (+damage or -cost). This is in case people like or get used to the unruned version of the skill, they're not forced to change the skill to still be effective.

Possibly they also intend one rune to completely alter the basic nature of the skill as well, and the remaining ones are left to adjust the spell's function in more minor ways. Not everyone wants to shoot snakes instead of poison darts, for example.

And those people are DEAD INSIDE.

[Sjofn]

Seriously, I am going to have nothing but Awesome Runes in my shit.

[Ingmar]

Um, where is the idea that there aren't big two handed crossbows in the game coming from? There certainly were when I played it at Blizzcon last year. Although now you fuckers have me doubting my memory.

[Sjofn]

There were. There were also normal bows, I believe.

[kildorn]

Um, where is the idea that there aren't big two handed crossbows in the game coming from? There certainly were when I played it at Blizzcon last year. Although now you fuckers have me doubting my memory.

1h crossbow, 2h crossbow, normal bows (fast and slow versions)

[Amaron]

Um, where is the idea that there aren't big two handed crossbows in the game coming from? There certainly were when I played it at Blizzcon last year. Although now you fuckers have me doubting my memory.

I'm confused then.   Who uses them?  All the info I've seen provided sort of implied that the hunter is basically required to use dual wield crossbows?   If you can actually use a normal bow then I'll be happy.

[Ingmar]

Um, where is the idea that there aren't big two handed crossbows in the game coming from? There certainly were when I played it at Blizzcon last year. Although now you fuckers have me doubting my memory.

I'm confused then.   Who uses them?  All the info I've seen provided sort of implied that the hunter is basically required to use dual wield crossbows?   If you can actually use a normal bow then I'll be happy.

The hunter. I used them during the demo, it worked fine.

I mean, I guess they could have removed them since then, but I doubt it.

[Amaron]

I mean, I guess they could have removed them since then, but I doubt it.

No I hadn't seen any info actually implying they weren't specifically in.   It's just all the info I've seen implied the hunter abilities required the dual bow pistols.   There was also originally many people bitching about the dual bows and nobody ever came back and said the usual "You don't have to use them".   I actually did quite a bit of searching on this but google failed me I guess.

[Ratman_tf]

Dual longbow wielding would be awesome.

[kildorn]

I mean, I guess they could have removed them since then, but I doubt it.

No I hadn't seen any info actually implying they weren't specifically in.   It's just all the info I've seen implied the hunter abilities required the dual bow pistols.   There was also originally many people bitching about the dual bows and nobody ever came back and said the usual "You don't have to use them".   I actually did quite a bit of searching on this but google failed me I guess.

I actually think I vented about the mechanics from blizzcon with the 1h vs 2h crossbows in this very thread!

Long story short: as of last time I played, weapons were not normalized, so there was absolutely no currently in game ability that favored those stupid 1h crossbows. You basically took a 60% special attack damage hit for using them over a slow assed 2h crossbow.

I dearly hope that's changed since then, because it was kind of silly for them to put out so much media about those silly things and wind up with nobody ever using them. But rest assured, there are at least three classes of ranged weapon (counting long and short bows and "bows")

The intro video of Buffy the Demon Slayer also has her pulling out a massive 2h crossbow at some point.

[Sjofn]

The reason why they keep showing the stupid dual crossbow things is because that's supposed to be the "iconic" look for the dumb broad.

Is there any art of the dude demon hunter out yet? We were assured he would be designed to be man candy, and I really want to see what the Blizzard artists think this means, so I can laugh for a good half hour.

[kildorn]

The reason why they keep showing the stupid dual crossbow things is because that's supposed to be the "iconic" look for the dumb broad.

Is there any art of the dude demon hunter out yet? We were assured he would be designed to be man candy, and I really want to see what the Blizzard artists think this means, so I can laugh for a good half hour.

What, pornstache henchman version wasn't hot enough for you?

[Malakili]

Is there any art of the dude demon hunter out yet?

The official site has the character model http://us.blizzard.com/diablo3/characters/demonhunter.xml

[Lantyssa]

I suppose thrusting his hips out counts?

*Hum's "I'm just a gigolo"*

[Sand]

This game is going to be awesome.
My wife is probably going to divorce me.

[Sheepherder]

Is there any art of the dude demon hunter out yet? We were assured he would be designed to be man candy, and I really want to see what the Blizzard artists think this means, so I can laugh for a good half hour.

Manbarb doesn't do it for you?

[FatuousTwat]

I suppose thrusting his hips out counts?

*Hum's "I'm just a gigolo"*

Just a bit too much crotchal motion TBH.

[Sjofn]

Is there any art of the dude demon hunter out yet? We were assured he would be designed to be man candy, and I really want to see what the Blizzard artists think this means, so I can laugh for a good half hour.

Manbarb doesn't do it for you?

a) Not really.
b) It was SPECIFICALLY stated for the demon hunter, as a "don't worry ladies we know the lady demon hunter looks completely idiotic for the sake of the SEXAY but the dude will be hot too WE PROMISE" dodge.

The dude demon hunter isn't precisely Man Candy, but at least he isn't all RAAR I CAN RIP A PHONE BOOK IN HALF roided out horror show like their dudes often are, so I'll give him that! I will be playing him instead of the lady if I ever play one, because at least he doesn't have stiletto fucking heels.

[Sand]

because at least he doesn't have stiletto fucking heels.

What!?!
Thats all about keeping it real! Stiletto heels are all about stomping on demon heads! They arent fashion accessories. They are weapons of death! Attached to long sexay legs OF DEATH!
 

[Ironwood]

This game is going to be awesome.
My wife is probably going to divorce me.

Because she's got Sand in her vagina ?

[Sjofn]

Man, I so shouldn't have laughed at that, but I totally did. 

[K9]

 

[Paelos]

I also hate myself for laughing at that.

[Lantyssa]

I regret nothing.

[MournelitheCalix]

Well at least this character looks remotely interesting...

[LK]

That's how the Demon Hunter keeps her hatred going. She's on those heels all the time, and that'll make any girl rage.

[kildorn]

That's how the Demon Hunter keeps her hatred going. She's on those heels all the time, and that'll make any girl rage.

Long ago, a demon cursed her with heels that she could never remove. Diablo 3 is her quest for vengeance.

[Ice Cream Emperor]

Long ago, a demon an emotionally-stunted male game developer cursed her with heels that she could never remove. Diablo 3 is her quest for vengeance.

Fixed.

[Bzalthek]

Almost witty.

Almost.