"...delaying the whole game purely for PvP would just be punishing to everyone who’s waiting to enjoy the campaign and core solo/co-op content, all of which is just about complete."

Dude. It's been like 20 years. You honestly think a few  months are gonna make a flying fuck to anyone at this point?  This might be one of the funniest things I've read so far this week.  Guess you're so unhappy about it you and the 4 genetically enhanced hampsters designing this game still cant crap out a release date with a bottle of exlax and a free burrito dinner.

This isnt even an mmo, why is this news even on here?

I may be in the minority but I did care about the PvP in Diablo 2 and its really the only reason I kept playing for so long. To get powerful so I could dominate! It was fun to play with builds in Pvp, it kept me doing my MF runs and gearing new characters. I enjoyed the PvM aspect I guess, its just not the only reason I played for years though. I was really excited for Diablo3 and I have played beta, my excitement has gone down a few notches before this was even announced.

The only reason I will be playing is because of a family member who is addicted to WoW letting me talked them into the annual pass because I knew they would be playing for at least another year. I dont think I would put down my own cash considering the news we have been getting on D3 or the failure (for myself, if you enjoyed it then great) SC2 turned out to be for me after spending so much time in Starcraft/BW.

Yep.  PvP tournaments in Diablo II were the only reason any sane person had to play.

PvE = Yay, lets farm Baal so that we can farm Baal even faster.  Then we can farm Baal some more so that we can farm Baal.  Want to farm Baal?

Won't be buying until PvP is officially added.  And probably not even then, since I'll have already lost interest.  Terrible move, Blizzard.  RIP Diablo franchise.

Just know that once that first patch drops is when the game will be epic. Like when LoD came out for D2. That is what made the game.

Originally posted by Impulse47

Yep.  PvP tournaments in Diablo II were the only reason any sane person had to play.

PvE = Yay, lets farm Baal so that we can farm Baal even faster.  Then we can farm Baal some more so that we can farm Baal.  Want to farm Baal?

Won't be buying until PvP is officially added.  And probably not even then, since I'll have already lost interest.  Terrible move, Blizzard.  RIP Diablo franchise.

What are you talking about seriously? As an ARPG and a loot based game that is what the vast majority did. it's what the genre is all about. You didn't PvP much either until you either had that cookie cutter Sorc build andgear or barb w/w. Just a ludicrous statement as any sane person would know.

Originally posted by sonicbrew

Originally posted by Impulse47

Yep.  PvP tournaments in Diablo II were the only reason any sane person had to play.

PvE = Yay, lets farm Baal so that we can farm Baal even faster.  Then we can farm Baal some more so that we can farm Baal.  Want to farm Baal?

Won't be buying until PvP is officially added.  And probably not even then, since I'll have already lost interest.  Terrible move, Blizzard.  RIP Diablo franchise.

What are you talking about seriously? As an ARPG and a loot based game that is what the vast majority did. it's what the genre is all about. You didn't PvP much either until you either had that cookie cutter Sorc build andgear or barb w/w. Just a ludicrous statement as any sane person would know.

agreed.

It is still a single player game, with multiplayer content like Diablo 2.

It has some co-op elements as well

it is not an MMO like WoW

Originally posted by Soleina

It is still a single player game, with multiplayer content like Diablo 2.

It has some co-op elements as well

 

it is not an MMO like WoW

not even an mmo like Guild wars 1 or 2.

Seven plus year later and they can't deliver on launch day. It seems times have changed for Blizzard and not in a good way.

honestly i'm ok with this anyways, i'm move of a PvE and a Crafter/puzzle person then a PvP, rage inducing, yelling bullshit type of person. Besides when you think about it, people will probably move on to other games and won't look at this for PvP purposes, they probobly looking at Tera and other games that has potential PvP features.

LOL.  What a mess.  I never liked PVP in D2, but damn that's an important feature to many.  It's still not as bad as releasing SC2 with only one campaign, albeit large.

Glad I don't have to buy this game now.

Neither Diablo 1, nor Diablo 2 had arena PvP in it. 

Everyone should be happy that it is planned for Diablo 3.  I probably won't be doing any of it, as I'm tired of pointless arena combat.  However, even if I were, I wouldn't care that it isn't going to be included at launch.

Woopty freakin' doo.

I'm wondering if there is legal ground to stand on for their delay. I mean basically they pulled a bait and switch and didn't release the game as promised anywhere near on time but oh if you don't pay their annual pass you can best believe their legal department will take your house, car, pool, dog, and 2 children. Anyone have any info on this possibility?

Originally posted by DAS1337

Neither Diablo 1, nor Diablo 2 had arena PvP in it. 

 

Everyone should be happy that it is planned for Diablo 3.  I probably won't be doing any of it, as I'm tired of pointless arena combat.  However, even if I were, I wouldn't care that it isn't going to be included at launch.

 

Woopty freakin' doo.

Not planning on including PvP is one thing. Planning for it, and then scrapping it at the last minute is something else entirely. Like the feature or not, it's not a good sign.

they've already scrapped many things so not really suprised about this at all simply....meh. What happend to when they said "no one will remember if the games late they'll remember if its great or not" something like that.

PvP has never been the selling point in Diablo games, it's just not in the name, and nobody even expected it before it was announced as an afterthought. This means nothing.

Look it simples....

For those who were\are happy to wait an extra few months for the PvP to be added can wait those extra few months and then buy the game, that way you're not getting ripped off, lied to or decieved.. as many of you like to claim.

For those who want D3 for the PvE we'll buy it on release, level up and gear up some toons, have a blast with some co-op live on the edge with a hardcore character (perma-death) and if we feel up to it hit the PvP when the patch hits.

Now lets all crawl under our respective rocks and wait for release.

maybe you guys should look into path of exile :)