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  • FrozenzenFrozenzen Registered User regular
    Ugh, my CE is shipped, but estimated arrival date is 15th, not 14th. Means I can go pick it up in the afternoon instead of playing at midnight.

  • KoopahTroopahKoopahTroopah The koopas, the troopas. Philadelphia, PARegistered User regular
    _J_ wrote: »
    "Not yet shipped" for both my CE and retail boxes. =(

    You bought both?

    Yeah the CE for me and the retail for my brother.

  • GoodKingJayIIIGoodKingJayIII They wanna get my gold on the ceilingRegistered User regular
    "Not yet shipped" for both my CE and retail boxes. =(

    From Amazon? I find they usually ship the day before when I get release day shipping.

    Of course I do live near their giant warehouse in New Jersey, so that might have something to do with it.

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  • MorranMorran Registered User regular
    Dashui wrote: »
    I wonder about the prospects of playing Diablo 3 on a PC gamepad. It is possible to sync the buttons on the keypad to the Diablo 3 interface? I also wonder how doable it is to use your gamepad to move in Diablo 3, or to select targets...

    It would be so cool to if it's possible thou... all 8 skills would be pretty much accessible without using the keyboard!

    Blizzard is adding gamepad support to the game. It won't be available on launch, however.

    Source? If they figure out how to add gamepad support in a good way they might as well just release this on consoles as well...

  • mere_immortalmere_immortal So tasty!Registered User regular
    Morran wrote: »
    Dashui wrote: »
    I wonder about the prospects of playing Diablo 3 on a PC gamepad. It is possible to sync the buttons on the keypad to the Diablo 3 interface? I also wonder how doable it is to use your gamepad to move in Diablo 3, or to select targets...

    It would be so cool to if it's possible thou... all 8 skills would be pretty much accessible without using the keyboard!

    Blizzard is adding gamepad support to the game. It won't be available on launch, however.

    Source? If they figure out how to add gamepad support in a good way they might as well just release this on consoles as well...

    They've confirmed that is is coming out on consoles.

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  • SkabSkab Registered User regular
    Morran wrote: »
    Dashui wrote: »
    I wonder about the prospects of playing Diablo 3 on a PC gamepad. It is possible to sync the buttons on the keypad to the Diablo 3 interface? I also wonder how doable it is to use your gamepad to move in Diablo 3, or to select targets...

    It would be so cool to if it's possible thou... all 8 skills would be pretty much accessible without using the keyboard!

    Blizzard is adding gamepad support to the game. It won't be available on launch, however.

    Source? If they figure out how to add gamepad support in a good way they might as well just release this on consoles as well...

    They've confirmed that is is coming out on consoles.

    No, they haven't. They've said they have a small team exploring the option, but it isn't a 100% certainty that something will come of it.

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  • MorranMorran Registered User regular
    Morran wrote: »
    Dashui wrote: »
    I wonder about the prospects of playing Diablo 3 on a PC gamepad. It is possible to sync the buttons on the keypad to the Diablo 3 interface? I also wonder how doable it is to use your gamepad to move in Diablo 3, or to select targets...

    It would be so cool to if it's possible thou... all 8 skills would be pretty much accessible without using the keyboard!

    Blizzard is adding gamepad support to the game. It won't be available on launch, however.

    Source? If they figure out how to add gamepad support in a good way they might as well just release this on consoles as well...

    They've confirmed that is is coming out on consoles.

    Oh, ok. Last I was up to date, they were working with a "diablo 3 related product", and it was a bit unclear how much they needed to change the "normal" release of the game.

  • ForarForar #432 Toronto, Ontario, CanadaRegistered User regular
    So, we've got ~62 1/2 hours until the servers go live, correct?

    Totally leaning towards going to bed at like 8pm on Monday. Just wear myself out and get up at 4 or 5; close to unlock time but with a buffer in case of shenanigans.

    First they came for the Muslims, and we said NOT TODAY, MOTHERFUCKER!
  • GoodKingJayIIIGoodKingJayIII They wanna get my gold on the ceilingRegistered User regular
    Morran wrote: »
    Dashui wrote: »
    I wonder about the prospects of playing Diablo 3 on a PC gamepad. It is possible to sync the buttons on the keypad to the Diablo 3 interface? I also wonder how doable it is to use your gamepad to move in Diablo 3, or to select targets...

    It would be so cool to if it's possible thou... all 8 skills would be pretty much accessible without using the keyboard!

    Blizzard is adding gamepad support to the game. It won't be available on launch, however.

    Source? If they figure out how to add gamepad support in a good way they might as well just release this on consoles as well...

    They've confirmed that is is coming out on consoles.

    Source for that as well please. Last I heard it was in the works, but no confirmation one way or another.

    This is the most recent and reliable source I've got: http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2012/01/diablo-3-consoles/
    Wired.com wrote:
    Hours after this story was originally posted, a Blizzard representative contacted Wired.com with a statement that seemed to contradict Whipple’s direct confirmation.

    “Bashiok’s response on Twitter was intended as a confirmation that we’re actively exploring the possibility of developing a console version of Diablo III, as we’ve mentioned in the past,” the representative wrote in an email. “This is not a confirmation that Diablo III is coming to any console platform.”

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  • GnomeTankGnomeTank What the what? Portland, OregonRegistered User regular
    Woooo, got the email this morning! My CE shipped.

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  • ScosglenScosglen Registered User regular
    There is no confirmation. The story is the same as it has been for months. They're trying to figure out how to make it work but have not given it the actual greenlight.

  • Fartacus_the_MightyFartacus_the_Mighty Brought to you by the letter A.Registered User regular
    _J_ wrote: »
    Krathoon wrote: »
    My CE shipped from Wal-Mart this morning. Squeeeee!

    Estimated arrival date is right on the 15th.

    Very good!

    Now we learn whether or not Wal-Mart is as adept at shipping as Amazon.

    I ordered a CE just now from Wal-Mart, says it'll get here the week after release. I wonder if that means they're just overwhelmed, or if they don't actually have any more CEs and are very optimistically assuming they'll get another shipment in.

  • TopiaTopia Registered User regular
    edited May 2012
    Very important question on application of CE to annual pass:

    If I buy the CE, will it add extra time, for free, after my annual pass, or will it just take some of the cost away from my next "payment" in the annual pass?

    edit: and a source would be great, because the answer determines whether I buy the CE or not.

    Topia on
  • The MazeThe Maze Philadelphia, PARegistered User regular
    Anyone ever get screwed on an in store pre-order from Best Buy? I am getting a standard edition from there because I had gift cards I needed to use. Now they are doing a midnight release I can't make and I have a feeling I am going to go there the morning of the15th to be told all the copies they had are gone.

  • mere_immortalmere_immortal So tasty!Registered User regular
    Huh, I guess I should read the actual sources rather than just the articles.

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  • SynthesisSynthesis Honda Today! Registered User regular
    "Not yet shipped" for both my CE and retail boxes. =(

    From Amazon? I find they usually ship the day before when I get release day shipping.

    Of course I do live near their giant warehouse in New Jersey, so that might have something to do with it.

    Just to clarify, did Amazon not do the "free release date shipping" thing for the CE? I thought I might have just placed my order to early, but it doesn't seem like they offered it.

  • UselesswarriorUselesswarrior Registered User regular
    The Diablo III Collector's Edition PC/ Mac game gives players with an opportunity to explore familiar settings such as Tristram. The role-playing video game revolves around the Warriors that survived the onslaught of the armies of the Burning Hells and have gone mad from their ordeals. It is up to a new generation of heroes to face the forces of evil threatening the world of Sanctuary. The Barbarians come equipped with a variety of revamped skills at their disposal; this is based on the use of their incredible physical prowess. Its captivating and interesting theme and features make this an amazing entertainment solution. Featuring scintillating graphics and advanced user interface the PC video game offers hours of nonstop fun.

    almost as good as their description for the regular product

    I really think we should make "an amazing entertainment solution" the new thread title.

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  • xgalaxyxgalaxy Registered User regular
    edited May 2012
    Synthesis wrote: »
    "Not yet shipped" for both my CE and retail boxes. =(

    From Amazon? I find they usually ship the day before when I get release day shipping.

    Of course I do live near their giant warehouse in New Jersey, so that might have something to do with it.

    Just to clarify, did Amazon not do the "free release date shipping" thing for the CE? I thought I might have just placed my order to early, but it doesn't seem like they offered it.

    If you preordered awhile ago, before the release date was announced, Amazon didn't have the option to choose 'Release Date Delivery'.
    However, if you went back to your 'open orders' on the Amazon site after the release date was announced then you could upgrade your shipment to release date delivery.

    So I would check there. But if they aren't offering the option anymore then you missed the window.

    xgalaxy on
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  • xgalaxyxgalaxy Registered User regular
    edited May 2012
    oops double post.

    xgalaxy on
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  • GoodKingJayIIIGoodKingJayIII They wanna get my gold on the ceilingRegistered User regular
    Synthesis wrote: »
    "Not yet shipped" for both my CE and retail boxes. =(

    From Amazon? I find they usually ship the day before when I get release day shipping.

    Of course I do live near their giant warehouse in New Jersey, so that might have something to do with it.

    Just to clarify, did Amazon not do the "free release date shipping" thing for the CE? I thought I might have just placed my order to early, but it doesn't seem like they offered it.

    Dunno, I get free release day shipping from Amazon Prime. I've got it for the CE, but I couldn't really tell you where it comes from. I ordered back in March, I think.

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    PSN: Threeve703
  • RaphRaph Registered User regular
    Hey all. Been lurking around these forums for a while and finally registered to post. The anticipation is killing me for this game. I keep thinking about how I can manage all the RL (kids, work, wife) things to get as much game time in as possible. I only know a couple of people getting the game so have added my battletag info to the doc. These forums sure seem to have a much lower asshat ratio than the others I tend to frequent.
    Good hunting to all.

  • MvrckMvrck Dwarven MountainhomeRegistered User regular
    edited May 2012
    Woohoo, BestBuy shipped my CE. I was pretty much discounting getting it on time since I had to change the shipping address on Wednesday, and they guy I spoke with seemed...well...less than with it. Today is the BEST day.

    Edit: Not that it will likely matter now, but with the digital download, I'm getting an error when I try to install it instead of "It's not the 15th yet." Is that standard or should I look into redownloading it if it looks like my CE won't be here Monday?

    Mvrck on
  • UselesswarriorUselesswarrior Registered User regular
    Raph wrote: »
    Hey all. Been lurking around these forums for a while and finally registered to post. The anticipation is killing me for this game. I keep thinking about how I can manage all the RL (kids, work, wife) things to get as much game time in as possible. I only know a couple of people getting the game so have added my battletag info to the doc. These forums sure seem to have a much lower asshat ratio than the others I tend to frequent.
    Good hunting to all.

    Welcome aboard.

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  • mere_immortalmere_immortal So tasty!Registered User regular
    Mvrck wrote: »
    Woohoo, BestBuy shipped my CE. I was pretty much discounting getting it on time since I had to change the shipping address on Wednesday, and they guy I spoke with seemed...well...less than with it. Today is the BEST day.

    Edit: Not that it will likely matter now, but with the digital download, I'm getting an error when I try to install it instead of "It's not the 15th yet." Is that standard or should I look into redownloading it if it looks like my CE won't be here Monday?

    Sounds like you may need to redownload, you should be getting the message "The fire from the sky still falls. Diablo 3 has not yet launched."

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  • SynthesisSynthesis Honda Today! Registered User regular
    Synthesis wrote: »
    "Not yet shipped" for both my CE and retail boxes. =(

    From Amazon? I find they usually ship the day before when I get release day shipping.

    Of course I do live near their giant warehouse in New Jersey, so that might have something to do with it.

    Just to clarify, did Amazon not do the "free release date shipping" thing for the CE? I thought I might have just placed my order to early, but it doesn't seem like they offered it.

    Dunno, I get free release day shipping from Amazon Prime. I've got it for the CE, but I couldn't really tell you where it comes from. I ordered back in March, I think.

    Weird. I have Amazon Prime as well--though my order was from back in December. I guess I just ordered to early, damn.

    Not that big a problem, though, I can't imagine how bad the servers are going to be a launch day.

  • Death of RatsDeath of Rats Registered User regular
    Mvrck wrote: »
    Woohoo, BestBuy shipped my CE. I was pretty much discounting getting it on time since I had to change the shipping address on Wednesday, and they guy I spoke with seemed...well...less than with it. Today is the BEST day.

    Edit: Not that it will likely matter now, but with the digital download, I'm getting an error when I try to install it instead of "It's not the 15th yet." Is that standard or should I look into redownloading it if it looks like my CE won't be here Monday?

    Sounds like you may need to redownload, you should be getting the message "The fire from the sky still falls. Diablo 3 has not yet launched."

    I've been getting the message "We feed on the agony of your soul. Soon you will cower in blood. We will harvest your happiest memories and only leave when you beg for death." It's in a really low pitched, demonic voice. The odd thing is I hear it even whenever I'm not trying to install D3.

    No I don't.
  • GoodKingJayIIIGoodKingJayIII They wanna get my gold on the ceilingRegistered User regular
    Synthesis wrote: »
    Synthesis wrote: »
    "Not yet shipped" for both my CE and retail boxes. =(

    From Amazon? I find they usually ship the day before when I get release day shipping.

    Of course I do live near their giant warehouse in New Jersey, so that might have something to do with it.

    Just to clarify, did Amazon not do the "free release date shipping" thing for the CE? I thought I might have just placed my order to early, but it doesn't seem like they offered it.

    Dunno, I get free release day shipping from Amazon Prime. I've got it for the CE, but I couldn't really tell you where it comes from. I ordered back in March, I think.

    Weird. I have Amazon Prime as well--though my order was from back in December. I guess I just ordered to early, damn.

    Not that big a problem, though, I can't imagine how bad the servers are going to be a launch day.

    Yeah it's not even going to show up at my house until the evening of the 15th because that's when UPS shows up around here. It's the day after my last final, so I'm just gonna go see a movie in the afternoon and catch up on some TV. But the time I'm done it'll be here, I've have downloaded the whole game, and all I'll need to do is pop in the serial key.

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  • UselesswarriorUselesswarrior Registered User regular
    Mvrck wrote: »
    Woohoo, BestBuy shipped my CE. I was pretty much discounting getting it on time since I had to change the shipping address on Wednesday, and they guy I spoke with seemed...well...less than with it. Today is the BEST day.

    Edit: Not that it will likely matter now, but with the digital download, I'm getting an error when I try to install it instead of "It's not the 15th yet." Is that standard or should I look into redownloading it if it looks like my CE won't be here Monday?

    Sounds like you may need to redownload, you should be getting the message "The fire from the sky still falls. Diablo 3 has not yet launched."

    I've been getting the message "We feed on the agony of your soul. Soon you will cower in blood. We will harvest your happiest memories and only leave when you beg for death." It's in a really low pitched, demonic voice. The odd thing is I hear it even whenever I'm not trying to install D3.

    Try rebooting your computer.

    Hey I made a game, check it out @ http://ifallingrobot.com/. (Or don't, your call)
  • milk ducksmilk ducks High Mucky Muck Big Tits TownRegistered User regular
    Raph wrote: »
    Hey all. Been lurking around these forums for a while and finally registered to post. The anticipation is killing me for this game. I keep thinking about how I can manage all the RL (kids, work, wife) things to get as much game time in as possible. I only know a couple of people getting the game so have added my battletag info to the doc. These forums sure seem to have a much lower asshat ratio than the others I tend to frequent.
    Good hunting to all.

    Welcome aboard, Raph. Don't be a stranger, and don't hesitate to ask if there's anything you need.

  • mere_immortalmere_immortal So tasty!Registered User regular
    Mvrck wrote: »
    Woohoo, BestBuy shipped my CE. I was pretty much discounting getting it on time since I had to change the shipping address on Wednesday, and they guy I spoke with seemed...well...less than with it. Today is the BEST day.

    Edit: Not that it will likely matter now, but with the digital download, I'm getting an error when I try to install it instead of "It's not the 15th yet." Is that standard or should I look into redownloading it if it looks like my CE won't be here Monday?

    Sounds like you may need to redownload, you should be getting the message "The fire from the sky still falls. Diablo 3 has not yet launched."

    I've been getting the message "We feed on the agony of your soul. Soon you will cower in blood. We will harvest your happiest memories and only leave when you beg for death." It's in a really low pitched, demonic voice. The odd thing is I hear it even whenever I'm not trying to install D3.

    Obviously your PC is not meeting the minimum specs so it's using your brain too.

    Nothing to worry about.

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  • SkabSkab Registered User regular
    Just took a glance at the Battletag list and holy crap were up to 104 people.

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  • TheStigTheStig Registered User regular
    Skab wrote: »
    Just took a glance at the Battletag list and holy crap were up to 104 people.

    Aren't you glad there are no guilds to cheat us out of all the friends list fun?

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  • AshdrakeAshdrake Registered User regular
    edited May 2012
    Mvrck wrote: »
    Woohoo, BestBuy shipped my CE. I was pretty much discounting getting it on time since I had to change the shipping address on Wednesday, and they guy I spoke with seemed...well...less than with it. Today is the BEST day.

    Edit: Not that it will likely matter now, but with the digital download, I'm getting an error when I try to install it instead of "It's not the 15th yet." Is that standard or should I look into redownloading it if it looks like my CE won't be here Monday?

    Sounds like you may need to redownload, you should be getting the message "The fire from the sky still falls. Diablo 3 has not yet launched."

    I've been getting the message "We feed on the agony of your soul. Soon you will cower in blood. We will harvest your happiest memories and only leave when you beg for death." It's in a really low pitched, demonic voice. The odd thing is I hear it even whenever I'm not trying to install D3.

    Try rebooting your computer.

    I would try deleting cookies and then reboot. You may want to check out Norton antidemon as well. Some of them are real pesky though. I had to sacrifice a goat and sanctify my drive.

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  • Death of RatsDeath of Rats Registered User regular
    Mvrck wrote: »
    Woohoo, BestBuy shipped my CE. I was pretty much discounting getting it on time since I had to change the shipping address on Wednesday, and they guy I spoke with seemed...well...less than with it. Today is the BEST day.

    Edit: Not that it will likely matter now, but with the digital download, I'm getting an error when I try to install it instead of "It's not the 15th yet." Is that standard or should I look into redownloading it if it looks like my CE won't be here Monday?

    Sounds like you may need to redownload, you should be getting the message "The fire from the sky still falls. Diablo 3 has not yet launched."

    I've been getting the message "We feed on the agony of your soul. Soon you will cower in blood. We will harvest your happiest memories and only leave when you beg for death." It's in a really low pitched, demonic voice. The odd thing is I hear it even whenever I'm not trying to install D3.

    Try rebooting your computer.

    I tried to reboot it but it wouldn't let me. I even tried unplugging it but it's still on. I don't even know how I'm posting this, I unplugged the internet.. There's more now, a deep bass sound, as if there's something really large getting closer.

    No I don't.
  • Death of RatsDeath of Rats Registered User regular
    Oh wait, I got it to stop. Just had to force stop explorer. Fucking windows.

    No I don't.
  • AshdrakeAshdrake Registered User regular
    How is everyone else passing the time? They should add another prime evil called retail the long wait.

    I tried playing some torchlight, but it just isn't scratching the itch. I just want to throw spiders at the hordes of hell.

    I hunt monsters because I need weapons. I need weapons because I hunt monsters.
  • Custom SpecialCustom Special I know I am, I'm sure I am, I'm Sounders 'til I die!Registered User regular
    edited May 2012
    Played some LoL last night, talking with the pubs about D3. Had a bunch of wangs saying GW2 is better...stupid internet people.

    It's cool though, we had fun anyway.

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  • ArkadyArkady Registered User regular
    edited May 2012
    Played some LoL last night, talking with the pubs about D3. Had a bunch of wangs saying GW2 is better...stupid internet people.

    It's cool though, we had fun anyway.

    GW2 is totally better.
    Just barely though. I am so excited for both games it is ridiculous.

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  • UselesswarriorUselesswarrior Registered User regular
    edited May 2012
    TheStig wrote: »
    Skab wrote: »
    Just took a glance at the Battletag list and holy crap were up to 104 people.

    Aren't you glad there are no guilds to cheat us out of all the friends list fun?

    Really? Doesn't surprise me too much, a lot of battle.net 2.0 stuff is really short sighted and not very community focused.

    A steam group might make this all easier, if people don't mind running the game with an overlay.

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  • Vi MonksVi Monks Registered User regular
    Arkady wrote: »
    Played some LoL last night, talking with the pubs about D3. Had a bunch of wangs saying GW2 is better...stupid internet people.

    It's cool though, we had fun anyway.

    GW2 is totally better.
    Just barely though. I am so excited for both games it is ridiculous.

    Arkady's opinions are my opinions. Hype for this Monday/Tuesday is reaching critical mass.

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