Bashiok on Diablo 3 Runes and Inferno

"Forced" Experimentation while leveling. Basically, you are forced to play with runeskills you may or may not like until something better unlocks. Under the old system, via the AH and with a bit of luck you could play the build you wanted and refine it. Under the new one you have to play for (potentially) a long time to get the build you want.

I don't see that as a negative. Previously you were held to either randomness, or left to your own to pick something with little incentive...

This is may be a good a time as any to REVEAL TEH SEKRITS! that Inferno monster levels aren't linear any longer. They get progressively more difficult. This was really a reaction to Inferno playtesting. Our original intent was to have a flat difficulty level where you could go wherever you want, farm for items, and it'd be no more or less difficult than any other area in Inferno. This caused a few inherent issues for us, though: Specifically, people in D2 did Diablo runs, Mephisto runs, Pi...

The End of Days approaches as Diablo III is set to launch on May 15. To better prepare you for the defense of the mortal realms, the Blizzard Film Department recently unveiled the game’s intro cinematic at the Spike Video Games Award Show. The opening cinematic depicts the Eternal Conflict -- the ongoing struggle between the angels of the High Heavens and the demons of the Burning Hells -- and sets the stage for your arrival in Act I of Diablo III. To get an inside look at the development process beh...

Wonder what it will take to play Diablo 3? No worries! We have the recommended settings and minimum settings to play the game as well as single player system requirements and multiplayer system requirements and options! Continue to read on for for the system requirements and to see if you need to upgrade your PC or Mac before May 15th!

RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Windows Windows® Vista/7 (latest service packs) Intel® Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 5600+ 2.8...

Just after the official announcement of Diablo 3's release May 15th 2012 us beta users have another patch released which brings this up to 15 which yes, again... All characters have been wiped. Please note that this wipe will also affect gold, items, auctions, achievements, follower, and artisans. Continue to read on for all the changes in Patch 15! General All characters have been wiped. Please note that this wipe will also affect gold, items, auctions, achievements, follower, and a...

The End of Days approaches…. Diablo III will be unleashed from the Burning Hells on May 15, 2012, and you can be ready to play the minute the servers go live by pre-purchasing the game digitally on Battle.net today. Beginning May 15, players around the world will be able to return to Tristram to discover the dark secrets of a fallen star and begin their quest to save Sanctuary from the impending demonic invasion. To secure your place as a barbarian, monk, demon hunter, witch doctor, or wizard...

New areas in beta people are starting to discover by doing some tricks and "exploits", Here is a quick highlight of the new areas that people were able to access in the beta through doing a simple exploit pass the closed gates! New monsters, weapons, dyes, lore and a lot more!



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Jailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqMOTOp_NRg&t=0m23s
Vortex: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqMOTOp_NRg&t=1m49s
Waller: http://www.youtube....

Today, Blizzard wanted to let you know that they’ve made the difficult decision to hold back the PvP Arena system and release it in a patch following the game’s launch. After a lot of consideration and discussion, they ultimately felt that 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.

"While we work on making sure PvP lives up to its full potential, we...

A new patch hit on Diablo 3 Beta which brings this to patch 14 (v. 0.8.0.8815) and YES!!! Hardcore mode is now available, and can be unlocked by reaching level 10 with at least one character as well they added that Magic Find and Gold Find are now shared amongst party members. The average combined value of the entire party's Magic and Gold Find applies to all players regardless of location in the game world. Continue to read on for the full patch notes! Diablo III Beta Patch 14 – v. 0.8.0.88...

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