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Thursday, June 8, 2017
Diablo III Devs Agree On Open World Mode
Diablo III Devs Agree On Open World Mode
Looks like the Blizzard devs want an open world mode in Diablo III too:
Blizzard tracker: June 25, 2013
ll quote Wyatt Cheng in this post so you guys dont have to follow the link I posted earlier.
Weve talked about open world, where you can skip story and cinematics. I shouldnt use the word, "talked about". That can be ambiguous, where it can mean "oh it was mentioned" as opposed to, "no, we actually sat down and assessed the production cost, and time, and weighed it against other opportunities." We cant chase everything at once, so we have to look at the 100 things we could do, and pick the ones that we want to do. If we do for example, a no-quest open world mode, then we might not be able to do an alternate monster distribution for an area. Thats not an accurate comparison, but we definitely look at all the things that wed like to do. For alternate distribution, Ill mention that: I would love if I came by an area, and it wasnt always the same monsters. Diablo 2 did some of that, where you came through an area and the distribution was different. It still made sense artistically for the area, but there was a little more variety.
I know a lot of you would like more concrete details on dates, or even a time frame estimate, but I dont have any to share right now. We�d still prefer to talk about things were working on as early as possible rather than remaining silent (caveat: I know there are some of you who may disagree with this approach). That said, I think what Wyatt is talking about sounds pretty awesome, and we�ve seen a bunch of posts from the community on this topic. A lot of you mentioned it would be cool if there was a mode where there was an open world mode with no story, and I think its good for you to know that there are senior developers on the same page.
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Thursday, May 25, 2017
Diablo� III Open Beta Weekend
Diablo� III Open Beta Weekend
source: http://us.battle.net/d3/en/blog/4963739/Diablo%C2%AE_III_Open_Beta_Weekend-4_19_2012#blog
Were pleased to announce the Diablo III open beta weekend, which offers open access to all players with a valid Battle.net account! Beginning this Friday everyone is invited to log in and help us put the game and servers through their paces in this three day stress test as we march toward the games release on May 15. You can begin downloading the Diablo III client right now!
From Friday, April 20 at 12:01 p.m. PDT (noon), until Monday, April 23 at 10:00 a.m. PDT youll be able to log in, team up with friends, and play each of the five heroic classes to level 13 as you fight to save the world from the impending demonic invasion.
FAQ
What steps do I need to take?
- Log in or create a Battle.net account at http://www.battle.net/
- Create your BattleTag�, which is required to play Diablo III (What is BattleTag?)
- Download the game client, install, and play between 12:01 p.m. PDT April 20 and 10:00 a.m. PDT April 23
I dont have a Battle.net account -- can I still play?
Absolutely! Just visit http://www.battle.net/ to create a free Battle.net account. Next, download the client from https://us.battle.net/account/download/index.xml and install it. Create your BattleTag, and then log in to the game using your Battle.net account name (email address) and password to begin slaughtering the demonic hellspawn that dare stand in your way.
Absolutely! Just visit http://www.battle.net/ to create a free Battle.net account. Next, download the client from https://us.battle.net/account/download/index.xml and install it. Create your BattleTag, and then log in to the game using your Battle.net account name (email address) and password to begin slaughtering the demonic hellspawn that dare stand in your way.
Are there any differences for stress test participants versus invited closed beta testers?
Stress test participants will only be able to access the beta between Friday, April 20 at 12:01 p.m. PDT (noon), and Monday, April 23 at 10:00 a.m. PDT. In addition, stress test participants will not have access to post in the beta forums and will not be provided Beta Bucks for use in testing the currency-based auction house.
Stress test participants will only be able to access the beta between Friday, April 20 at 12:01 p.m. PDT (noon), and Monday, April 23 at 10:00 a.m. PDT. In addition, stress test participants will not have access to post in the beta forums and will not be provided Beta Bucks for use in testing the currency-based auction house.
Can all regions/countries participate?
Due to regional differences and features of the stress test client, Korean players will not be able to partake in the stress test weekend. However, beginning the week of April 23, we will be conducting a separate, invitation-only closed beta test that will give players in Korea a chance to try out the game, along with players in the regions of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.
Due to regional differences and features of the stress test client, Korean players will not be able to partake in the stress test weekend. However, beginning the week of April 23, we will be conducting a separate, invitation-only closed beta test that will give players in Korea a chance to try out the game, along with players in the regions of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.
What if the service is down/laggy/disconnecting me?
Its very possible that players connecting to the stress test could experience issues with the service. While not ideal, this is exactly why were having a stress test. We want to catch and analyze as many bugs as possible during this stress test period, so that we can try to ensure a smooth launch on May 15.
Its very possible that players connecting to the stress test could experience issues with the service. While not ideal, this is exactly why were having a stress test. We want to catch and analyze as many bugs as possible during this stress test period, so that we can try to ensure a smooth launch on May 15.
Im having an issue, how can I get help?
Due to the limited window of the stress test we encourage you to visit the Technical Support or Mac Technical Support forums if youre having any issues running the game, and checking the Known Issues list if youre running into a bug. As a stress test participant you will not be able to post in the beta forums.
Due to the limited window of the stress test we encourage you to visit the Technical Support or Mac Technical Support forums if youre having any issues running the game, and checking the Known Issues list if youre running into a bug. As a stress test participant you will not be able to post in the beta forums.
What platforms and languages do you support?
For the stress test were offering the client in English, French, and German for both Windows and Mac. At release the game will be fully localized into English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, European Spanish, Italian, Polish, Korean, and Traditional Chinese for Windows, and English, French, and German for Mac.
For the stress test were offering the client in English, French, and German for both Windows and Mac. At release the game will be fully localized into English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, European Spanish, Italian, Polish, Korean, and Traditional Chinese for Windows, and English, French, and German for Mac.
Im an invited closed beta tester, what happens after the stress test weekend ends?
As an invited closed beta tester youll continue to have access until the beta ends on May 1.
EDITORS NOTE: For Peerblock users....Blizzard is using Akamai International B.V. for the download. You need to allow them.
As an invited closed beta tester youll continue to have access until the beta ends on May 1.
EDITORS NOTE: For Peerblock users....Blizzard is using Akamai International B.V. for the download. You need to allow them.
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