Lanrutcon
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They've stated they're not changing any game mechanics.
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Diablo 2 Resurrected Officially Revealed
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They've stated they're not changing any game mechanics.
sircaw
Banned
They also stated they are having a technical alpha and will listen to feedback on issues, this is one area that is truly negative in terms of gameplay I hope they change it.
Lanrutcon
Member
Watch the video linked above: they flat out state they're keeping the original mechanics, and only doing QOL (stuff that people did anyway with mods) and visual changes. They're literally running the original game, just with a new renderer on top.
sircaw
Banned
We will see how it goes, enough complaints about in in the alpha/beta they might change their mind. I hope they do.
existensmaximum
Member
Everything about this sounds and looks amazing, except for the animation! But whatever, I will play the crap out of this on the PS5. Cool!
Lanrutcon
Member
Let me put it this way: immunities only become a problem in Hell difficulty. The people that will complain about established game mechanics that a child could overcome won't ever reach Hell difficulty in the beta. You know what they will complain about though? The lack of infinite respecs to make up for their poor reading comprehension. The lack of infinite stamina. The slow leveling speed. The Shamans resurrecting the Fallen. You know, basic things that anyone with an attention span and half a brain could cope with. I'm sure there will be a flood of complaints by people used to the way Diablo 3 just hands you everything on a silver platter.
Then, I hope the developers will look at those complaints, and go "Fuck off". Just...diplomatically, obviously.
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Vaelka
Member
I noticed they added pants for some reason to armor sets...
I mean it's not '' game is ruined '' but I don't understand why mess with that it really draws attention for me ( nostalgia and all ).
I just like the color contrast too with the skin, the pants just makes it look all bland especially since the rest of the armor at lower levels is grey so there's no brighter color contrast with the legs.
Look at the Sorc at 17:00 for example
I am pretty sure that's earlier armor, she isn't supposed to get pants until field plate if you look here https://diablo2.diablowiki.net/Armor_Appearance ...
Note too how the rest of the armor becomes brighter at that point and contrasts better with the pants being added.
But without that it looks so bland and again washed out.
I just dunno why the hell they mess with this.
Edit: So actually I was just stupid, I was listening and clicked on the video and happened to see that but didn't see how they switched between the two xD.
It fooled me because the armor in the new graphics doesn't look like later armor in the original game.
I did note this with the Assassin too tho at the start of the game, I dunno if they're actually doing it and are just tactically choosing to show specific gear to hide it or something.
But my criticism has changed from that at least to the armor doesn't actually look very accurate to the original.
The armor looks totally different and like much earlier armor than it did in the original in the example in the video.
Which again, less cartoony and more washed out graphics.
Edit again: Actually I wasn't stupid because later in the video they show how they reused the base model of the Assassin for the Succubus like they did in the original and yeah she has pants.... Which is just weird, just why?
They didn't do that with any of the other characters...
She was showcased in gameplay.
I mean it's not '' game is ruined '' but I don't understand why mess with that it really draws attention for me ( nostalgia and all ).
I just like the color contrast too with the skin, the pants just makes it look all bland especially since the rest of the armor at lower levels is grey so there's no brighter color contrast with the legs.
Look at the Sorc at 17:00 for example
I am pretty sure that's earlier armor, she isn't supposed to get pants until field plate if you look here https://diablo2.diablowiki.net/Armor_Appearance ...
Note too how the rest of the armor becomes brighter at that point and contrasts better with the pants being added.
But without that it looks so bland and again washed out.
I just dunno why the hell they mess with this.
Edit: So actually I was just stupid, I was listening and clicked on the video and happened to see that but didn't see how they switched between the two xD.
It fooled me because the armor in the new graphics doesn't look like later armor in the original game.
I did note this with the Assassin too tho at the start of the game, I dunno if they're actually doing it and are just tactically choosing to show specific gear to hide it or something.
But my criticism has changed from that at least to the armor doesn't actually look very accurate to the original.
The armor looks totally different and like much earlier armor than it did in the original in the example in the video.
Which again, less cartoony and more washed out graphics.
Edit again: Actually I wasn't stupid because later in the video they show how they reused the base model of the Assassin for the Succubus like they did in the original and yeah she has pants.... Which is just weird, just why?
They didn't do that with any of the other characters...
She was showcased in gameplay.
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Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Please Please Please Please don't fuck this up like Warcraft III.
Shadowstar39
Member
Hell YEAH! Day 1 mofos. I am so excited over this. But sad at the same time, 20 years ... if freaking old. I was 21 years old when d2 came out (along with BG2). It feels like it was a few years ago. Where the hell did the time go? I can't wait to play this on pc ans switch (yes i will buy two copies) D2 was fantastic. The point of being able to switch graphics on the fly is awesome.
After a good sleep, and thinking about this release. I am so looking forward to see how the Necros corpse explosion now works. I hope they dont change the sounds too much, because that skill is epic as it is. But with better graphics and more details on blood and bones, it will be the best ever.
Panajev2001a
GAF's Pleasant Genius
Cross platform progress? It is as if they wanted me to buy it on Switch ANd another console (XBX or PS5) 
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Cyberpunkd
Member
Cyberpunkd
Member
The game looks good but this pisses me off:
Fuck people that have other things to do than play videogames 24/7, amirite?
IYAOYAS2019
Member
I wonder what if any improvements they did to the cinematics.
Hydelol
Banned
Yeah fuck people that don't need 6 months for a season, amirite?
mansoor1980
Gold Member
will play the hell out of this
GymWolf
Member
Same, even if diablo 2 is the superior game overall.
The_Mike
I cry about SonyGaf from my chair in Redmond, WA
Prepare to log into your character within 14 days all the time to not get your character deleted.
Diablo 1 had a mood that just can't be beaten.
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cormack12
Gold Member
Just watched the 45 minute deep dive, looks good. Will never be a fan of block inventories though. Found it interesting how they discussed the balancing of consoles and keyboards. Like on PC, you can teleport wherever you click, but on console they have to auto-port a distance instead. Or the barbarian jump can be directed on PC but on console it's just going to be a leap forward 'x' amount of distance. Things you don't really think about.
GymWolf
Member
Yep.
It was also my first game in the genre so like we said in italy, nostalgia portami via.
TintoConCasera
I bought a sex doll, but I keep it inflated 100% of the time and use it like a regular wife
Looking great. I hope it plays well on the Switch, would be awesome to play it there.
Probably stupid question, but I guess the crossprogression still means that I'll need to buy the game twice?
Probably stupid question, but I guess the crossprogression still means that I'll need to buy the game twice?
Yeah, I almost shit myself as a kid when I first encountered the Butcher.
Soulblighter31
Banned
You do think about that if you know a bit about the vast differences between pads and m/kb. Not only those aspects. The way you have instant access to so many more keys that can have functions of the game mapped for instant access. While on pads you dont and require either nerfing of that number of skills, or stoping the game while you browse, of nerfing the enemy numbers and damage that they do.
The way you can precisely atack with a mouse by instantly pin pointing at any area on the screem, using projectile atacks. While with pads you cant, and will most likely use autoaim for everything. This will lead in a reduction of enemy numbers, because you simply cant handle that big of a number with a pad since you lack the speed with wich to use skills and lack the precision of the mouse. Together with a reduction of enemy numbers, you'll also see changed behaviour, doing less damage and moving differently, slower.
Pads are just a shit instrument for gaming, even though thats their only job and were born for it
SaturnSaturn
Member
It actually looks nice....
now the decision is to pick it up for pc or xbox, feels wrong to play it without a mouse
now the decision is to pick it up for pc or xbox, feels wrong to play it without a mouse
TintoConCasera
I bought a sex doll, but I keep it inflated 100% of the time and use it like a regular wife
That was developed by Blizzard. This one is developed by Vicarious Visions, the people behind the Crash remake and Tony Hawk 1+2, among others.
They know their shit when it comes to remakes, so I wouldn't be worried.
MMaRsu
Banned
I agree, but still have 0 faith in Blizzard doing anything right at this point.
TintoConCasera
I bought a sex doll, but I keep it inflated 100% of the time and use it like a regular wife
Haha yeah, Blizzard doing something right seems kinda sci-fy at this point. But man, I want to believe
xrnzaaas
Member
Yep, normally I'd be very sceptical, but guys at VV have done INCREDIBLE jobs remaking Crash and THPS.
Nope, they do remember it. But there is nothing here that raises alarm. It genuidly feels like labor of love and frankly in some ways too conservative even for me. For example they will not be fixing stamina. Meaning that you still have to manage it and there will still be a bug where if you run your armor doesn't work.
I don't know any fan of D2 which liked stamina bar and this mechanic.
martino
Member
All news i've seen say you can play mouse or controler on pc so why not both.gif
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mansoor1980
Gold Member
any one know if they added new skills or abilities for the characters
Lanrutcon
Member
Same game, exactly. They're updating the visuals, adding a few QOL changes and making some adjustments to how MP/SP/Ladder/Non-Ladder works.
mansoor1980
Gold Member
wats QOL
One of two times I've actually been frightened while playinf a game.
TintoConCasera
I bought a sex doll, but I keep it inflated 100% of the time and use it like a regular wife
Gotta ask, which was the other one? Alma? That girl creeped me out.
mansoor1980
Gold Member
the barbarian looks like dave bautista
LisaMariaMartin
Banned
they are mandatory on xbox/ps so I wouldn't worry
Alma got close, but no. It was Daggerfall. The generic sound of creaky old door will forever be associated with sweaty armpits
Lanrutcon
Member
'Quality of life". Means changes that make the game less annoying. Like they've added a shared stash between characters so muling is way less effort.
Saber
Gold Member
But I have to say, magic immunity is really annoying.
Unless I have someone with me, its impossible to pass through the desert unless I make a battlemage build.
Alter_Fridge
Member
Lost all it's grittiness. Just looks like Diablo 3.5
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Dirk Benedict
Member
Fucking kidding me? This game ate away at 6 years of my life. I might as well quit my job, now. Well, the only thing left is how will they handle trading? Will they keep true to the game and allow us to fuel our own economy? Or will they shit on trading like they did with D3?
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Daymos
Member
I'll get this for switch even if it is messed up, I really don't care as long as it's portable. If it turns out looking and playing really well on ps4 pro maybe I'll get it there too.
I feel a bit used here though, my most anticipated games of 2021 are all ones I've played before for 100s of hours.. being mass effect, diablo2, and kingdoms of amalur (specifically for switch).
I feel a bit used here though, my most anticipated games of 2021 are all ones I've played before for 100s of hours.. being mass effect, diablo2, and kingdoms of amalur (specifically for switch).