Originally posted by expresso

Originally posted by kadepsyson

For the longest time Blizzard said "It'll launch when it's ready."

Then with Diablo 3: "We've cut PVP to make our launch date."

 

There is another game with far more innovation, PVP that's interesting and exciting, and doesn't charge 60 dollars and attempt to make more with a ruined economy.  Path of Exile.

With Diablo 3 they took the fun end game of hunting items and removed it, putting their cash grab auctions in its place.  They thought opening ones wallet would be better than opening a chest in a dungeon.  Shameful, though I can't believe it'd be just one person who caused this massive departure from good design.  It was probably a group effort that caused the game to pale in comparison to not only the 10 year earlier Diablo 2, but also to fall short of today's less greedy offerings.

You dont need to use the RMHA if you dont want to, all items on the RMAH are items found by players playing the game - you can ignore the RMAH and play the game and hunt the items till the cows come home.  I say again RMAH is OPTIONAL, all items on RMAH are found by players and posted by players, nothing on the RMAH cannot be found in game by playing the game. OPTIONAL! NOT MADATORY, NOT P2P!1!1!! hate the game for it gameplay or story or cus they used colours other brown, but hating the game for the RMAH is laughable and just goes to show most don't even understand what it is. Shameful to be part of this gaming generation sometimes, take me back to the 8bit days any time.

Completely DISAGREE.

Items on the RMAH are found by players. Yes. But when you have countless people running 24-7 bots, the RMAH becomes completely packed. The prices drive down to nothing.

So let's take Player A who spends 700 hours earning the best gear. He enters into the PvP Arena and get's 1-shot by 30 hour Player B (who got a $50 bnet gift card for Christmas).

RMAH isn't needed for some story fanboy. But most players who play play to be competitive. RMAH doesn't belong in a competitive game.

Diablo 3 is simply bad and the publicity is proof.

Originally posted by kadepsyson

For the longest time Blizzard said "It'll launch when it's ready."

Then with Diablo 3: "We've cut PVP to make our launch date."

 

There is another game with far more innovation, PVP that's interesting and exciting, and doesn't charge 60 dollars and attempt to make more with a ruined economy.  Path of Exile.

With Diablo 3 they took the fun end game of hunting items and removed it, putting their cash grab auctions in its place.  They thought opening ones wallet would be better than opening a chest in a dungeon.  Shameful, though I can't believe it'd be just one person who caused this massive departure from good design.  It was probably a group effort that caused the game to pale in comparison to not only the 10 year earlier Diablo 2, but also to fall short of today's less greedy offerings.

Path of Exile completely surprised me. The depth and complexity of that game is superb. There are literally countless character builds, optional full-loot PvP, and a more "adult" style graphical theme.

The game launches this Wed. Check it out! I'm playing it now via beta.

If anyone is interested in playing the game via voice, hop on our Path of Exile Mumble Server.

fish.mumbleboxes.com

port: 36101

Diablo 1-2 was ahead of its time. Diablo 3 is so behind its time that it's not even funny.

Diablo 3 is nothing more than a cash-grab via Real Money Auction House.

I play the game to be competitive. Since PvP was said to be soon after launch, my goal was to obtain the best gear before such an addition and to be ready.

I spent hours and hours of grinding, trading, and obtaining gear. However, the economy had gotten so bad due to the constant botters that someone with basic pocket-change could just buy the equivolent of my hard-earned gear via RMAH.

It was a major turn-off.

Originally posted by botrytis

Originally posted by mmoDAD

WoW = NGE, AoC, WAR, Aion, Tera, STO, SWTOR, etc....

When non-innovative games fail, people are happy because they think that it will be the final wake-up call for future developers. The problem is that it's rarely the case.

SWTOR is probably the biggest flop of all time. Finally! The Theme Park trend is over! Woohoo! <60 days later> The Elder Scrolls Online is announced...

 

People don't like to see good games fail. People like to see bad games fail.

Not the case - little whiney gamers THINK they know what is good for the industry not what the industry wants or needs.

 

As was stated by others and myself in this thread - people who want to see games and game companies fail are very egotistical, whiney nerds who don't really understand games and the market. They think they unsderstand it all and they dont.

Well it's clear that the developers don't understand it. If they did, we wouldn't have these mass amount of flops.

Players are winey because they are sick of the same old stuff. They know the industry much more than you think. I mean...who would know more than the consumer?

I got this from another post a long time ago. But I completely agree with it.

If I got to choose a setting, it would be He-Man (Masters of the Universe).

Sandpark (but more sandbox). A SWG with a hint of EQ2 and Path of Exile (Deep Passive Tree).

Deep Character Creation: You must create your own unique character, race, and profile.

We have Swords, Shields, Magic, Guns, Tanks, Flying Ships, Creature Mounts, Factions, Combat, and more... It's pure virtual bliss.

Our players won't be limited by mere Sword & Board / Duck & Shoot combat skills. With MoTU's history of unique characters and how each one has a unique combat attribute, we have free customizable reign.

It's time to create the greatest MMORPG in the world: Masters of the Universe Online.

WoW = NGE, AoC, WAR, Aion, Tera, STO, SWTOR, etc....

When non-innovative games fail, people are happy because they think that it will be the final wake-up call for future developers. The problem is that it's rarely the case.

SWTOR is probably the biggest flop of all time. Finally! The Theme Park trend is over! Woohoo! <60 days later> The Elder Scrolls Online is announced...

People don't like to see good games fail. People like to see bad games fail.

My friends and I played the beta. To be perfectly honest, we didn't even get out of the starter city before uninstalling.

The graphics look good. However, the controls, the final fantasy-like asian story, and the linear mindset hit hard during the first 2 min of gameplay. It looked and felt like a console game.

Originally posted by BillMurphy
The main thing that makes me sad about Marvel Heroes' many packs? I can't get Symbiote Spider-man without spending 200$.  :(

That's exactly what I said.

I'm going to take this example as a warning and avoid this game. It's probably just going to get worse.

There is no maybe. I've played the CoD series since Call of Duty 2.

I would never hurt anyone.

People are eithe rmental or too wrapped up in what society thinks.

Current state of MMOs? Terrible. It's sad that the only game to capture my interest is a top-view diablo-like game that was created by a small indy dev team: Path of Exile.

Originally posted by birdycephon
Same reason Project Titan isnt on the list yet.

The same "dumb" reason they aren't on the list.

I'd honestly like to see an "EverQuest "Next" forum. After the game is officially named, I don't see a problem with renaming the forum to the new name.

EQNext is obviously a reality. We might as well be able to talk about it.

Originally posted by tommy-xx

Originally posted by delimeat567

When I was a kid I had these detector things that had a central response unit in my room (cost like $15). When anything went by them, they sent a signal and started beeping in my room. Never got caught playing video games when I shouldn't have :P

Although the dog did trigger them quite often....

Well, here I was thinking Alt + Tab was the smartest thing ever and could endlessly fool my parents as a kid. 

Yes. But if someone comes in while the screen is in transition, it looks fishy!

So I'm working all day on the computer (coding). I wanted to take a 15 second break to load up my game and check the Auction House. This is when my wife decided to pop her head in my office to check how I was doing.

Argh. Probably thinking that I've been playing for hours. Anyone else have perfect timing, too?

Originally posted by coretex666

Originally posted by mmoDAD
Path of Exile makes this game look like Pong. I'm just not interested in the diablo games anymore.

I participated in PoE beta...dont get your hopes too high, DAD

How long ago, though? I think the game looks and plays great.

Absolutely no need to waste that money. None at all.

HD  7850 - Great card. Runs anything I throw at it on max.

CPU? Any i5 / i7 will do.

MB? Just make sure it has what you need, e.g., single or dual pci-e, usb 3, sata 6, or whatever.

You can build a superb system from the ground up for less than 1000.

Anything more than $1,000 is spending top-dollar for a few extra frames. I'm on an old i7 920, and I'm a prize-winning FPS / 1v1 player. MMOs run just as good.

If you spend that money now, the system will depreciate to nothing by the time a mmo worth playing is released.

The only thing I recommend is a 120hz LCD. n00bs will claim it's ability as a placebo. Not true. The smoothness, especially in FPS, is superb. I've been pro-gaming since 2000: Unreal Tournament / Quake etc. WIthout trying to sound like a butthole, I know what I'm talking about.

SAVE IT. You will be sorry that you spent it. Invest it or put it in savings.

This game is so much deeper than any of the Diablo games. It's what Diablo 3 should have been.

It looks a lot like Diablo 2, but the depth and complexity of the skill system, the barter system, and progression make it much better.

There are several server types (realms) to choose from, e.g., general, open pvp, hardcore pvp, cut-throat pvp (enemy drops all items) etc.

If this game somewhat interests you, go to their website and read more about it. You will be shocked at how "adult" it really is.