Thrasher
Wheeee!
Some people prefer the gamble and randomness of special surprise drops, some people prefer methodical grinding. To each his own.
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The loot design is a result of not understanding the appeal of loot. The skill system is the result of not understanding the appeal of replayability.
Unfortunately, the team in charge of Diablo 3 simply didn't understand Diablo. However, they were fine craftsmen - and if they'd taken on another game - I'm sure it would have been quite fantastic.
Another example of certain people believing that the only option is never to change something or appeal to other people than themselves. Diablo 3 is different to previous Diablo games.. and it's better IMHO.The loot design is a result of not understanding the appeal of loot. The skill system is the result of not understanding the appeal of replayability.
Unfortunately, the team in charge of Diablo 3 simply didn't understand Diablo. However, they were fine craftsmen - and if they'd taken on another game - I'm sure it would have been quite fantastic.
Another example of certain people believing that the only option is never to change something or appeal to other people than themselves. Diablo 3 is different to previous Diablo games.. and it's better IMHO.
It doesn't matter which of our opinions is right individually, but sales will judge if Blizzard were right or not.
A negative reaction from a subset of fans, sure. The critics haven't given it a negative reaction - metacritic is standing at 88% and top of the 'current PC games' list. A measly 7.5k end users have rated it, with the usual troll reaction user ratings often get on metacriticI'm speaking about why they're facing such a negative reaction.
A negative reaction from a subset of fans, sure. The critics haven't given it a negative reaction - metacritic is standing at 88% and top of the 'current PC games' list. A measly 7.5k end users have rated it, with the usual troll reaction user ratings often get on metacritic
You're right though, initial great sales could be due to the name. We'll see how things drop off over time and with expansions.
I believe that the D2 expansion sold about 25% of what D2 sold. So those are probably the numbers we should be looking for in D3 if you want to compare their popularity. I'll be curious to see how it goes myself.
You believe? Based on what, exactly?
Sales of the expansion have rivaled those of the Diablo II
Probably a misread. According to Blizzard's press release, the expansion sold 1million copies in the first month, while the original game sold 4 million in the first year. But that's not like for like. The same press release says they're about the same:
Though they only shipped 2million to retailers, so perhaps they were expecting it to slow down and actually hit about 50% at most.
I don't think the expansion to D3 will rival the sales of the original game, largely because we're in a different game market now, but I could be wrong, I do expect them to be at least as good as sales of the LOD expansion though.
We're in a different market, sure. The market where Diablo 3 sold more than 10 million copies. A much larger market.
Also, Diablo 3 can't be pirated - which was not the case with Diablo 2 and expansion. So, I'd expect an expansion to sell at least 7-8 million copies to make the base game qualify as a true success with fans. If people love it - they'll be more than willing to shell out for a meaty expansion.
Are you in the same DLC loving market as the rest of us DArt? No expansion sells 80% of original copy sales these days. If that's your success threshold then I'm sorry but I won't be able to take you seriously if you go on about failure
Also, Diablo 3 can't be pirated
I heard that there are already more than one "private"server that allow playing pirated version of D3.There are hundreds of private(as they call them)servers for every version WoW so I don't see why would D3 be exception.
You heard? Yeah. But it's not working at all. It's a very inferior version with almost no features. I've tried it myself - so I know.
D3 - as of yet - hasn't been cracked in any way resembling the full version.
Didn't know that but there are servers for WoW that 1:1 copy of original so it's highly likely that we will see same for D3 very soon.
Very soon? No.
One day? Perhaps, but it won't be a very popular way to play it.
There's just no demand for it.
The reason there was a demand for WoW servers (beyond being an absurdly popular game) - is the subscription fee.
I doubt we'd see more than a few thousand players go to a private D3 server.
Wanna take a bet?