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Glory and approbation to Diablo 3 Thread (evil is back 05.15.12)

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  • BuddiesBuddies Registered User regular
    Beasteh wrote: »
    i levelled a monk with dave and yeah he was like 'the fuck is that skill'

    it eats spirit like whoa

    I found that all of his skills pretty much heat Spirit like whoa. The bell, from which I am under the impression is like his elite skill given to him real early, feels useless when you get it. You don't have the spirit generation to use it often, and it doesn't feel strong enough for the amount of spirit it does take. I was left with the feeling of "Why would I use anything other than my combo move and dragon kick thing?" when playing the Monk. His blinding skill is good mechanically, but the effect leaves more to be desired.

    At least in the Beta, the Monk feels pretty bland to me. Deadly Reach and Crippling Wave feel so similar. Fists of Thunder, while feeling different, gives the same effect as Deadly Reach and Crippling Wave in terms of killing power/area. Then you choose between the kick and bell for finishing moves and because of there terrible spirit generation you choose kick. Once you get Dashing Strike you are all "Fuck yea, now I can move all over the screen fast!" then you realize you must have a target for it to work, and then you are all just :? .

    Stylisticly I love the Monk. His character, aura and all that is really appealing to me. I mean, he has a really sweet beard and sounds eastern European. But in the beta he just feels weak compared to the Barbarian, Wizard and Witch Doctor. And so I will be a big burly Barbarian for my first playthrough.

  • redfenixredfenix Aka'd as rfix Registered User regular
    Yeah, I was a barb first for d2, and warrior mained in d1 (though in d1 in had a warrior with maxed spells, so)
    though my fav in d2 was the sorc, so that'll be a close 2nd, I think

  • Houk the NamebringerHouk the Namebringer Nipples The EchidnaRegistered User regular
    so hey @neville

    how's that, uh...invite thing comin along?

  • nevilleneville The Worst Gay (Seriously. The Worst!)Registered User regular
    At this point I'm not sure if my internal invites for d3 will work.
    I have no idea if they're using it or just randomly inviting folks.

    I submitted you, but beyond that idk dude.

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  • KwoaruKwoaru Confident Smirk Flawless Golden PecsRegistered User regular
    edited April 2012
    Walt wrote: »
    Kwoaru wrote: »
    Decided to play this again today

    New monk is fun, the skill that makes you run around spinning a stick is the best

    have you gotten the big bell yet?

    no what level is the big bell

    I like to kill the king on each class before taking any to the level cap, so my monk is still only level 9

    Kwoaru on
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  • Houk the NamebringerHouk the Namebringer Nipples The EchidnaRegistered User regular
    neville wrote: »
    At this point I'm not sure if my internal invites for d3 will work.
    I have no idea if they're using it or just randomly inviting folks.

    I submitted you, but beyond that idk dude.

    well then...fine

    seriously though, thanks for trying. just wanted to make sure you didn't forget about me :oops:

  • FugaFuga Registered User regular
    What are the chances of a huge invite wave near release to stress and test the systems like they did with SC2?
    Damn it I wanna try this game before commiting

  • No Great NameNo Great Name FRAUD DETECTED Registered User regular
    There will be a trial such as sc2 has.

    Will most likely just be the beta content.

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  • WaltWalt Waller Arcane Enchanted Frozen ElectrifiedRegistered User regular
    Kwoaru wrote: »
    Walt wrote: »
    Kwoaru wrote: »
    Decided to play this again today

    New monk is fun, the skill that makes you run around spinning a stick is the best

    have you gotten the big bell yet?

    no what level is the big bell

    I like to kill the king on each class before taking any to the level cap, so my monk is still only level 9
    You get Wave of Light at level 12. It's not really worth the resources so early in the game, I think.

  • redfenixredfenix Aka'd as rfix Registered User regular
    So, i'm getting an iphone in like a week
    and legend of grimrock comes out in like 3 days
    i'm hoping that'll sate my desire for mass demon evisceration a while longer

  • Zen VulgarityZen Vulgarity What a lovely day for tea Secret British ThreadRegistered User regular
    Wave of Light seems completely unnecessary for a Monk when you get it but I can imagine it being super useful

  • KwoaruKwoaru Confident Smirk Flawless Golden PecsRegistered User regular
    edited April 2012
    Just over a month left, correct? and Korra starts soon

    this will be a good summer

    Kwoaru on
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  • Zen VulgarityZen Vulgarity What a lovely day for tea Secret British ThreadRegistered User regular
  • BroloBrolo Broseidon Lord of the BroceanRegistered User regular
    Wave of Light seems completely unnecessary for a Monk when you get it but I can imagine it being super useful

    yeah I don't think the beta is really long enough to make you really need much of your skill set

    pretty sure a lot of the skills I don't bother taking now will become critical in higher difficulty areas

  • Zen VulgarityZen Vulgarity What a lovely day for tea Secret British ThreadRegistered User regular
    The Big Dong from the sky

    Somehow I think Neville is involved

  • nevilleneville The Worst Gay (Seriously. The Worst!)Registered User regular
    The Big Dong from the sky

    Somehow I think Neville is involved

    no comment.

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  • Big Red TieBig Red Tie beautiful clydesdale style feet too hot to trotRegistered User regular
    watching hunterstarcraft's d2 play through inspired me to do a run through without transferring items over etc.
    made a summon necro, its been super fun actually. more I think than if I just rushed to level 80

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    Beasteh wrote: »
    *おなら*
  • Zen VulgarityZen Vulgarity What a lovely day for tea Secret British ThreadRegistered User regular
    neville wrote: »
    The Big Dong from the sky

    Somehow I think Neville is involved

    no comment.

    That's totally a yes since it's in paragon colors

  • BeastehBeasteh THAT WOULD NOT KILL DRACULARegistered User regular
    5 weeks

  • ProjeckProjeck Registered User regular
    5 beaks

    furiously peck peck pecking away inside of my skullzone

  • BeastehBeasteh THAT WOULD NOT KILL DRACULARegistered User regular
    brojeck

    you beautiful boy

  • BeastehBeasteh THAT WOULD NOT KILL DRACULARegistered User regular
  • ProjeckProjeck Registered User regular
    5 creeks

    red with the DEMON BLOOD of mine ENEMIES* (in 5 weeks)

    *blood demons

  • nevilleneville The Worst Gay (Seriously. The Worst!)Registered User regular
  • WaltWalt Waller Arcane Enchanted Frozen ElectrifiedRegistered User regular
    neville laughs at the min/maxers now

    but not later, when he plumbs the depths of their sacred forums for their most thirteen thirty seven builds

  • Cilla BlackCilla Black Priscilla!!! Registered User regular
    Diablo 3 really doesn't seem like the kind of game to give a shit about min/maxing your dps. WoW, sure, but D3?

  • Munkus BeaverMunkus Beaver You don't have to attend every argument you are invited to. Philosophy: Stoicism. Politics: Democratic SocialistRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    Diablo 3 really doesn't seem like the kind of game to give a shit about min/maxing your dps. WoW, sure, but D3?

    Depends. I mean, since hellmeph runs in D2 were king it didn't matter much. Teleport spam and then meteor drop.

    But maxing your damage output would be really nice if they do heroic modes like they say they will.

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  • HeisenbergHeisenberg Registered User regular
    Was hoping that vid was going to be the guy bragging about his sweet loot only to get a server crash followed by a message saying his character has been wiped. that woulda been funny.

  • nevilleneville The Worst Gay (Seriously. The Worst!)Registered User regular
    who won the release date prize again?
    @No Good Name can you remind me?

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  • No Great NameNo Great Name FRAUD DETECTED Registered User regular
    That ain't me!!

    Also it was @Delphinidaes

    In two weeks I'll be giving @ihsviks his second place prize.

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  • DelphinidaesDelphinidaes FFXIV: Delphi Kisaragi Registered User regular
    neville wrote: »
    who won the release date prize again?
    @No Good Name can you remind me?

    Yup it was me :D

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  • Cilla BlackCilla Black Priscilla!!! Registered User regular
    Diablo 3 really doesn't seem like the kind of game to give a shit about min/maxing your dps. WoW, sure, but D3?

    Depends. I mean, since hellmeph runs in D2 were king it didn't matter much. Teleport spam and then meteor drop.

    But maxing your damage output would be really nice if they do heroic modes like they say they will.

    That's true. I just hope if it does become important we'll get a Diablo 3 elitistjerks so I don't have to figure out all that shit out myself.

  • nevilleneville The Worst Gay (Seriously. The Worst!)Registered User regular
    neville wrote: »
    who won the release date prize again?
    @No Good Name can you remind me?

    Yup it was me :D

    ok, we've pre-emptively banned your battle.net email
    enjoy

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  • nevilleneville The Worst Gay (Seriously. The Worst!)Registered User regular
    also you should pm me your address
    no real reason
    probably to mail you punches in the face
    i have a patent on the technology!

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  • DelphinidaesDelphinidaes FFXIV: Delphi Kisaragi Registered User regular
    neville wrote: »
    neville wrote: »
    who won the release date prize again?
    @No Good Name can you remind me?

    Yup it was me :D

    ok, we've pre-emptively banned your battle.net email
    enjoy

    Yes! Just what I've always wished for! Finally I can get out from under this crutch and step out into the sun!

    Oh wait my address?

    Noooooooo i'm being sucked back innnnnnnnn.

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  • BeastehBeasteh THAT WOULD NOT KILL DRACULARegistered User regular
    patch 16, huh

  • That Dave FellaThat Dave Fella Registered User regular
    The mouse has been ordered and will be in the mail shortly!

    PSN: ThatDaveFella
  • redfenixredfenix Aka'd as rfix Registered User regular
    @neville

    I wanted to say thanks again for whatever sway you had in throwing me a beta invite. I've been playing the diablo series (and blizzard games) for more than half my not entirely short life.. I love your company, dude.

  • nevilleneville The Worst Gay (Seriously. The Worst!)Registered User regular
    redfenix wrote: »
    @neville

    I wanted to say thanks again for whatever sway you had in throwing me a beta invite. I've been playing the diablo series (and blizzard games) for more than half my not entirely short life.. I love your company, dude.

    :)

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  • BeastehBeasteh THAT WOULD NOT KILL DRACULARegistered User regular
    monk is amazing now

    the level 6 rune for the basic lightning punch attack is a teleport + dark lightning nova thing

    this is what playing a monk feels like in patch 16

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_ZeD40Rg8A

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