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Torchlight III - Announced
January 28th, 2020, 21:11
Max Schaefer announces Torchlight III formerly Torchlight Frontiers. He explains why they ditched free-to-play and microtransactions to a fixed price:
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January 28th, 2020, 22:32
Originally Posted by HiddenXAwesome news! Just replayed Torchlight II on the Switch (great port BTW) and thrilled for this one! As a ‘pay to win’ I was likely going to skip it, but as a premium I am all over it!
Max Schaefer announces Torchlight III formerly Torchlight Frontiers. He explains why they ditched free-to-play and microtransactions to a fixed price:
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January 28th, 2020, 22:55
So they scrapped the F2P microtransaction online idea? About time actually as I never liked it. So one final question will it still be an online only game? If so meh.
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Last edited by Couchpotato; January 28th, 2020 at 23:35.
Reason: One minor correction
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January 28th, 2020, 23:00
Originally Posted by CouchpotatoHe didn’t specifically say one way or the other - but based on some comments I read around, it looks like it will have online multiplayer but also single player offline gameplay as well.
So they scrapped the F2P microtransaction online idea? About time actually as I never liked it. So one final question will it stilk be an online only game? If so meh.
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January 28th, 2020, 23:24
I'm leery because they started with one design objective and then switch to another - not sure how that will impact the game.
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January 29th, 2020, 00:09
The game nobody asked for!
(don't mean to dump on anyone, but I don't get the attraction of yet another TL game)
(don't mean to dump on anyone, but I don't get the attraction of yet another TL game)
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January 29th, 2020, 01:35
Originally Posted by screegYou say this, but don't call out the avernum series? come on now….I will like this game…
The game nobody asked for!
(don't mean to dump on anyone, but I don't get the attraction of yet another TL game)
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January 29th, 2020, 02:35
Originally Posted by screegThat's okay because a lot of people do get the attraction.
The game nobody asked for!
(don't mean to dump on anyone, but I don't get the attraction of yet another TL game)
Watchdog
January 29th, 2020, 04:42
Played the alpha of Torchlight Frontiers, wasn't fun like Torchlight 1 & 2. Some of the new classes (please keep the Railmaster out of T3) and features were interesting, but overall wasn't enjoyable. I am curious to see what changes they make for Torchlight 3.
Answer to the online/offline question.
From the Torchlight 3 website FAQ:
Q: Will the game be always-online?
A: No. Players have the option to create online or offline characters. Online characters can only be played online, in order to ensure a cheat free experience for everyone participating in the connected game. Offline characters can be played without an internet connection.
Answer to the online/offline question.
From the Torchlight 3 website FAQ:
Q: Will the game be always-online?
A: No. Players have the option to create online or offline characters. Online characters can only be played online, in order to ensure a cheat free experience for everyone participating in the connected game. Offline characters can be played without an internet connection.
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January 29th, 2020, 12:34
OMG! Torchlight III. will be Turn Based Tactical? OMG!!
Max successfully dug himself into a pension position and he is essentially explaining why his pension is justified to come from the Torchlight IP. Smart Man!
Max successfully dug himself into a pension position and he is essentially explaining why his pension is justified to come from the Torchlight IP. Smart Man!
SasqWatch
January 29th, 2020, 14:05
Originally Posted by mercyhaha - yeah, well, imagine the realization that not only have you alienated and lost your established fan base, but your new product is failing to win over a new fanbase you hoped would bring you loads of money. So maybe the best thing is to try to come across as a 'hero' for your old fans.
OMG! Torchlight III. will be Turn Based Tactical? OMG!!
Max successfully dug himself into a pension position and he is essentially explaining why his pension is justified to come from the Torchlight IP. Smart Man!
Then again - I have been a fan of his stuff since 'Fate' … sure it is a slow evolution from Fate through Torchlight II, but each game is better than the last, and I have fun for relatively little money.
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January 29th, 2020, 17:00
Originally Posted by tekultePlease elaborate!
That's okay because a lot of people do get the attraction.
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How about all games have a single huge lootbox you pay for up front that contains all the options, items, skins, unlocks etc? I'd pay for that!!
How about all games have a single huge lootbox you pay for up front that contains all the options, items, skins, unlocks etc? I'd pay for that!!
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January 29th, 2020, 17:51
Originally Posted by rune_74I can't tell if this is serious. I never, *never* miss a chance to trash Spiderweb and that one game they've been released for the last hundred years.
You say this, but don't call out the avernum series? come on now….I will like this game…
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January 29th, 2020, 17:57
As long as I can opt out of any of the online garbage stuff, I'll give the third game a try, as I really enjoyed the first two games.
SasqWatch
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January 29th, 2020, 18:51
For me Torchlight is a cartoon Diablo-lite.
It was even made by an ex-Blizzard employee.
Anyway glad to see the online part is optional now.
It was even made by an ex-Blizzard employee.
Anyway glad to see the online part is optional now.
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“Opinions are like assholes, everybody's got one and everyone thinks everyone else's stinks.”
Last edited by Couchpotato; January 29th, 2020 at 19:13.
Reason: missing letter
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January 29th, 2020, 19:24
The graphic style is just too repelling - never played the previous Torchlight games because of it.
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January 29th, 2020, 19:40
I will pass. ARPGs bore me sooner than later. If there are any online shenanigans they can keep anyway.
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January 29th, 2020, 19:48
I enjoyed Torchlight the first time, but then it became same old same old. I'll pass as well. It's probably more enjoyable for people not yet burned out on rogue-likes and blobbers. The pet was a good idea though.
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