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    Diablo III Discussion

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Zymphad, Nov 5, 2015.

  1. Zymphad

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    Sorry, creating another thread, can't find one that isn't locked.

    Who is still playing? They added some interesting new features in Patch 2.3.0

    Though the updates are for Greater Rifting, make it easier. And to entice players back to the game to grind more and waste time :D

    Lag and performance issues still haven't been fixed FYI. 980M still can't keep up 60 FPS in this 2012 game.
     
    Zymphad, Nov 5, 2015
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  2. i_pk_pjers_i

    i_pk_pjers_i Even the ppl who never frown eventually break down

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    I still play from time to time. My 970m doesn't have any performance issues, I get well over 60 FPS.
     
    i_pk_pjers_i, Nov 5, 2015
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  3. Zymphad

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    Add me, zymphad#1206

    I'm looking for a group to do GRifts. Public games are bunch of snobs that require a certain build etc, playing the moronic meta game instead of just having fun.
     
    Zymphad, Nov 6, 2015
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    Add me jagoz#2799

    Either way Blizzcon announced that 2.4 is coming right away. So loads of new content and fixed and buffs and nerfs..
     
    jaug1337, Nov 12, 2015
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    Ramzay Notebook Connoisseur

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    I still play a bit, though I'm currently without a laptop, but my beast is arriving today!

    Ramzay#1967
     
    Ramzay, Nov 12, 2015
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    Cool. I'm in a great clan for non-season players.
     
    Zymphad, Nov 12, 2015
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    Getawayfrommelucas Notebook Evangelist

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    Heh honestly - I rather play this game on my PS4 > PC. It's enjoyable to sit on the couch, get hammered with the wife, and play D3. But to answer your question - I still play it
     
    Getawayfrommelucas, Nov 12, 2015
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  8. LanceAvion

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    Has Blizzard finally admitted their mistake, and allow PC gamers to play Diablo III offline like the other four platforms it's on?
     
    LanceAvion, Nov 14, 2015
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  9. Zymphad

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    Not possible. The calculations are done server side. The GRifts are all ladder system, the game is an online game...

    And on PC, it's easy to alter files and find ways to cheat.
     
    Zymphad, Nov 14, 2015
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    The console versions are the same game and they aren't structured that way. Yet they work. So they means Blizzard is either 1.) Capable of doing the same with the PC version and they refuse for whatever reason or 2.) They can't do the same with the PC version do to incompetence and lack of foresight. I'd like to think it's the former and they'll change their stance on the issue soon.
     
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  11. i_pk_pjers_i

    i_pk_pjers_i Even the ppl who never frown eventually break down

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    They've been pretty stubborn about it from the get-go and I don't think they're going to change their minds any time soon.
     
    i_pk_pjers_i, Nov 14, 2015
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    More likely for piracy file tampering and cheating.
     
    Zymphad, Nov 14, 2015
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    Perhaps by the time Diablo IV is released? haha

    A fair point, but shouldn't players be able to do as they please offline, only following Blizzard's guidelines while in competition online? A perfected version of Diablo II's system.
     
    LanceAvion, Nov 14, 2015
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    I was playing the latest season but kept dying due to egpu crashing. After losing my monk twice in hardcore with full gear...I gave up. Moved onto sc2 campaign for now...but I will be back. :)


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    Voodoofreak, Nov 15, 2015
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    Don't do hardcore, hardcore is dumb. The servers are too unstable and too much lag, server instability will kill your character. Join me on non-season and I'll level and help gear your character. Clan I'm in are very active and great. They may accept you once you get some levels and show you are active.
     
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    Not playing hardcore is faceroll.

    Playing seasonal hardcore is the only way to roll man, it makes you focus on a no-mistake game.. :D
     
    jaug1337, Nov 16, 2015
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    It's faceroll to play hardcore. It's not mistakes that kill you, it's lag, it's server instability. A waste of time.
     
    Zymphad, Nov 16, 2015
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    I've actually only died in hardcore from my own mistakes and unlucky RNG, never lag once.
     
    i_pk_pjers_i, Nov 16, 2015
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    Then you haven't tried pushing higher grifts mate.

    Also lag is a part of the game, literally everyone you play with, next to, against and live with is trying to kill you.

    I've lost several characters due my gf, internet crash, my brother downloading, my battery running out, my little brother pulling the plug on the wifi and me trying to gather enough mobs for EP's lol :D it's part of the fun
     
    jaug1337, Nov 17, 2015
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    Maybe for those with a lot of time on their hands. When you can, at most, play maybe one hour per day, it's no longer fun.
     
    Ramzay, Nov 17, 2015
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  21. i_pk_pjers_i

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    Oh in that case, yeah, I would definitely recommend normal over hardcore.
     
    i_pk_pjers_i, Nov 17, 2015
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    That's why you play non-hardcore. As jaug1337 said, the lag at higher rifts is terrible. I'm a Helltooth WD, at 60+ GRifts, the lag can be terrible if you have a WW Barb. Or... TWO Helltooth WD, ugh. If you have THREE Helltooth WD, then you see a slide show.

    Plus I've had a few crashes, disconnects etc, all would have killed a hardcore player.

    I've got a good clan, up to 45 players online at a time and EVERYONE has had a hardcore character killed by server instability and all of us agree it's stupid to play hardcore.
     
    Zymphad, Nov 17, 2015
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