Originally posted by WhiteLantern

Originally posted by Trionicus

Originally posted by Lobotomist

Matter of taste

The animation is done by the guy that made crittically aclaimed "Aeon Flux"

So, Blizz went and payed for the best.

Now...how you feel about 2d classic animation...well that is the mater of taste.

I knew it looked familiar! It shared that Dark Fury style. Probably would have preferred something from Blur Studios though, full CGI.

Ya, but if they'd gone that route, the Pixar crowd currently posting here wouldn't have been so offended and we wouldn't have this thread.....................

Yes... Pixar. I started this thread, and I'm gonna go ahead and say they would've fucked this up even worse than this short animation, that's for sure, and that's where I'm drawing the middle ground. 

Blizzard > Pixar < Short Animation.

That being said, I watched this animation again while drunk and high and it wasn't nearly as bad as sober. I've never thought the animation style was ever the issue, I just am not a fan of how Diablo and the demons and everything are portrayed. It's just not a dark enough atmosphere (I don't know about you guys, but I'm far passed the sight of blood being considered 'dark'), and Diablo just comes off as a typical bad guy and nothing overly special. It's just completely disappointing to see Diablo portrayed like this. His voice was the worst part.

I would've liked this a little better if Diablo had not appeared at all, or was only alluded to at some point.

Originally posted by Valua

Originally posted by Gajari

Originally posted by Valua

Originally posted by Gajari

As much as I love the Diablo series, and am eagerly awaiting D3, the style and animation of this video just feels like it pisses on the name.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=LEAPxgMCEA8#!

This honestly makes me wonder if the rest of the game after the OB playable areas will be as good as I hope, if this is what they're putting out to advertise to kids.

You can say whatever you want about D2's game mechanics and all that, but the cutscenes were amazing, and I wish they tried to capture the essence of those instead of this garbage.

 

I hope you realise this isn't a cinematic right? 

 

It's an anime short to further advertise the game yes, but not a cinematic.

 

More games should have advertising like this, that was one epic anime short.

 

And another thing, why is anime suddenly only for kids? Grow up man. Just because you don't like a certain style doesn't mean its childish. Seriously, grow up.

I never said it was JUST for kids, nothing ever seems to be; it just seems like it's going to appeal more to a younger generation when I watch it. It actually is incredibly childish when watching certain parts of it, like that fucking flippy wrist thing with the axe, however. If it were a bit darker and more serious, I might like it.

I also never said it was a cinematic. I am loving D3 so far, but when the developers pay someone for a shitty animated short like this and think it's the coolest thing ever, I really question how the rest of the game's story is going to unfold.

Your reading comprehension doesn't show any signs of maturity for someone so arrogant and telling OTHERS to grow up. :)

 

You very clearly said "This honestly makes me wonder if the rest of the game after OB playable areas will be as good as I hope, if this is what they're putting out to advertise to kids" Well, if you are a parent who lets your child watch something like this then shame on you.

 

Do you honestly think the entire game will change after OB testing areas? Really? Will it suddenly morph into some crazy childish anime game that you don't like?

 

This is clearly a darker anime aimed at the older audience (teens onwards) who they are planning on selling the game too.

 

I just think calling something you don't like childish, is pretty childish. Also, determining a game on an anime short, or even a cinematic, is completely stupid nowadays. Cinematics are ALWAYS much better looking and exciting than games now. Just a smart advertising ploy to get people playing.

Yada yada yada, I've answered whatever questions before and made my opinions clear and if you didn't read through the thread, you're not worth my time.

It wasn't nearly dark enough, it was crap, that's all there is to it in my mind. I'm never gonna change your mind, you won't change mine, blah blah.

Later.

Originally posted by Theonenoni

Don't developers realize that sub fees are obsolete? 

 

I predict Tera going F2P with p2w cash shop in 1 year. Or something close to Rift's Lite. Or warhammers thing.

P2P MMO's are still, by far, much higher quality than F2P. No matter what, a game with subs that gives everyone the ability to get the items without a cash shop is still far superior than having to buy stuff in a cash shop. Period.

I prefer enjoying playing a game and knowing I have already spent my $15 on it than having to worry about what limits are gonna be in place as I level that will force me to do the same thing anyway, if not more.

Originally posted by Requiem6

Totally agree with you kingj0n.

 

People hating on that video are completely brain dead. The one thinking that "artstyle" will be in Diablo 3 pretty much don't even know how to think.

 

That video was so awsome. It was fresh and new. I wouldn't want to in-game art to be like this, and it won't. But for a trailer, it's geniusly and well done.

The funny thing is, is that you're agreeing with yourself in this post. Kingj0n was very vague and never said whether he liked the video or not, he just said everyone was stupid.

Originally posted by Valua

Originally posted by Gajari

As much as I love the Diablo series, and am eagerly awaiting D3, the style and animation of this video just feels like it pisses on the name.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=LEAPxgMCEA8#!

This honestly makes me wonder if the rest of the game after the OB playable areas will be as good as I hope, if this is what they're putting out to advertise to kids.

You can say whatever you want about D2's game mechanics and all that, but the cutscenes were amazing, and I wish they tried to capture the essence of those instead of this garbage.

 

I hope you realise this isn't a cinematic right? 

 

It's an anime short to further advertise the game yes, but not a cinematic.

 

More games should have advertising like this, that was one epic anime short.

 

And another thing, why is anime suddenly only for kids? Grow up man. Just because you don't like a certain style doesn't mean its childish. Seriously, grow up.

I never said it was JUST for kids, nothing ever seems to be; it just seems like it's going to appeal more to a younger generation when I watch it. It actually is incredibly childish when watching certain parts of it, like that fucking flippy wrist thing with the axe, however. If it were a bit darker and more serious, I might like it.

I also never said it was a cinematic. I am loving D3 so far, but when the developers pay someone for a shitty animated short like this and think it's the coolest thing ever, I really question how the rest of the game's story is going to unfold.

Your reading comprehension doesn't show any signs of maturity for someone so arrogant and telling OTHERS to grow up. :)

Originally posted by WhiteLantern

Originally posted by omegadethh7

and it has really goood looking art, you try drawing like that. i actaully think its the other way around, you guys are too childish for it. this is how you guys are acting:

Pretty much this. There are those who have made their minds up that nothing about D3 will be worthy of their time. Now they focus their rage on the newest information: one beautiful piece of animation.

 

/awestruck by the animation.............. and the haters

If you read the thread, you'd have noticed I said I love the diablo series and can't wait to play D3, as have most others, I do believe who also didn't care for the video. I personally am not nitpicking ANYTHING about the game right now. Just after seeing this shitty animation so highly built up and seeing how shitty Diablo was done in it, and all the demons in it were acting like pussies, and the ridiculous shit like that twirling the axe around the angels wrist and throwing it back at the demon.

It's just so terrible, I'm sorry, I'll never be able to like it. As long as this kind of crap stays out of the game, though, it's all good.

So I'm gonna pretend the video doesn't exist and move on. Later, guys.

Originally posted by doragon86

The animated short was alright, though I would've preferred a cinematic style piece. 

Agreed.

Originally posted by Kost

It's a side-project that Blizzard worked on with Titmouse to create a unique animated short about a piece of Diablo lore.

It has nothing to do with the ingame cinematics, which are the same high quality Blizzard cinematics that we all know and love.

Some people blow everything out of proportion these days, ridiculous.

I'm not talking about the cinematics quality of the game, I'm talking about bad decision like this animation. I am not sure if they'll be able to pull things off as well as I hope if the actual dev team thinks this is "cool."

As much as I love the Diablo series, and am eagerly awaiting D3, the style and animation of this video just feels like it pisses on the name.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=LEAPxgMCEA8#!

This honestly makes me wonder if the rest of the game after the OB playable areas will be as good as I hope, if this is what they're putting out to advertise to kids.

You can say whatever you want about D2's game mechanics and all that, but the cutscenes were amazing, and I wish they tried to capture the essence of those instead of this garbage.

Based on the OP's reaction to the accouncement, he'll be one of the first to run to these forums and complain when it doesn't live up to this expectations.

Good work, OP. Killed the game for yourself already.

Originally posted by StrixMaxima

I was thoroughly disappointed by D3 from a very early stage. Changes in art direction, the Activision-ization of Blizzard, the ludicrous auction system... the list goes on and on.

So, like some other games I could eventually purchase but will not, due to crappy publishers, off goes D3. Frankly, there are so many other quality titles around that I will not miss it one bit.

EA will never again see my money. Activision will never again see my money. And I stand by this decision. I was ready to pull the wallet when I first read about Kingdoms of Amalur, mainly due to Salvatore and McFarlane, but when I saw that little Origin logo, the decision was made.

I just wish more people would make their opinions heard with their wallets, showing what kind of business practices should not stick. Since the majority doesn't seem to care about online passes, nickel and diming and obtrusive DRM, these 'features' are becoming ever more present.

My opinion is heard by opening my wallet.  Exactly what Blizzard deserves with this game. It's addictive as hell and the only game I think about at the moment.

Fuck you, OP.

Don't take this personally, I love you, but I'm too drunk for coherent thought.

AND YOU ANGERED ME!!!

WHAT!?

I don't agree with your points 100%, but they're probably true, I'll read it in the morning.

Mods don't edit this.

I love you too.

Forcing grouping is AWFUL. Period.

In FFXI, grouping was fun, yes, but there were many times that I would log into the game for upwards of 5 hours and never find a single group to play with, so I'd just sit on the game watching TV and messaging people over and over and over with no luck.

Sitting around isn't fun. At least with a lot of solo content, I could do things while waiting for a group, and then tackle the group content when possible. So that's how games have progressed, and it's for the best, imo.

Originally posted by omegadethh7

Thanks for the info, Ive decided to buy the game.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzhoGX_7uFY this video swayed me some too.

Ohh nice video. Back then they said there were somewhere around 2.8 trillion builds in the end.

So much for dumbing down the game as people keep saying. ;)

I went with D3, 'cause it's the only game on that list that I'm actually even remotely interested in playing at the moment.

Originally posted by adam_nox

Originally posted by grimfall

I am just so glad that Ripper X took time off of DJing at Candy Land to make this video.

When you fake a cool "style" like that, it's inherent that there's no substance in what you're saying.

 

You sure get jealous easily.  Go back to your craplogging.

Uhh... he kinda is speaking the truth. RipperX is trying to follow the coattails of people like TotalBiscuit, as well as the mmohut.com first looks, and he's just not any good at it. Mmohut.com has first looks on youtube that are much better.

He sounds entirely too fake with everything he says, and acts overly excited about mediocrity in every video, it seems.

We're all secretly envious of herpes.

It looks like a crappy generic F2P Asian MMO that added mounted panda combat. On a side note, I sincerely hope RipperX is only volunteering his time. MMORPG.com would be suckers to have him on payroll.

Originally posted by EduardoASG

Originally posted by Gajari
There won't be a 6th class.

sure it will. and probably a 7th and 8th in a few months aswel.

We're not talking post-launch here. :)

That being said, it will likely be a year or more before we see any new classes making an appearance.

TV commercials aren't meant to show anything of the game. They're meant to catch the eye and get people wondering "what the hell was THAT!?"

Then the internet does the rest of the work, and/or friends if they're in the know. And if you ARE in the know, it's to further build excitement for launch day. :D