GriftGFX - He can also<br>ban your ass!
GriftGFX
Since 7177 Days
Demon Hunter is definitely my first toon.
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Jollipop
Jollipop
Since 7060 Days
Watched some of the first vid, don't think I wana spoil it, unless I get into the beta that is ^^
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Marumaro for the WIN !!

Jollipop
Jollipop
Since 7060 Days
New beta invites have been sent out, check ya emails.
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Marumaro for the WIN !!

Isomac
Isomac
Since 6945 Days
Thanks for the info. I'll check out my mail later. I don't really expect to see invite :P
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Hail to the king, baby!
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FireWire - IEEE 1394
FireWire
Since 7178 Days
Still no email
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"First come smiles, then comes lies. Last is gunfire"

Isomac
Isomac
Since 6945 Days
Yep, nothing!
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Hail to the king, baby!
Victory needs no explanation, defeat allows none.

Jollipop
Jollipop
Since 7060 Days
A lot of people on GAF have got beta invites today, check your spam/junk mail.

Sadly I didn't get in again lol.
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Marumaro for the WIN !!

GriftGFX - He can also<br>ban your ass!
GriftGFX
Since 7177 Days
Yea.. I checked my battle.net account about a billion times. Bummer.
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FireWire - IEEE 1394
FireWire
Since 7178 Days
WAHAHAHAAHAH FUCK YEAHHHH!!!

I just got my invite!

WHOOP WHOOP!
You're Invited: Diablo III Beta Test

Congratulations! You've been selected to participate in the Diablo III beta test.

As a beta test participant, you'll have the chance to check out all five hero classes -- barbarian, witch doctor, wizard, monk, and demon hunter. You'll fight your way through part of Act I and go head-to-skull against the Skeleton King, taking him on alone or cooperatively with other adventurers. You'll also get to meet up with some of the artisans, followers, and other key characters from Sanctuary, and try out the game's skill and crafting systems.

At the same time, you'll be helping us test the stability of the Battle.net?® service and fine-tune the game balance prior to launch.

We also invite you to share your Diablo III beta experience with the world! All participants can take screen shots, capture video, and/or publicly disclose information about their beta test experience.

We look forward to hearing your feedback, and we'll see you on Battle.net!
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GriftGFX - He can also<br>ban your ass!
GriftGFX
Since 7177 Days
:( Jealous!
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blmbox
blmbox
Since 6509 Days
Congrats FireWire. Look forward to seeing some Diablo goodness!
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Isomac
Isomac
Since 6945 Days
Nice :)
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Hail to the king, baby!
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FireWire - IEEE 1394
FireWire
Since 7178 Days
Well I promised impressions so here goes nothing;

So the mother of all questions; Did Blizzard do it again?
I can't give a definite answer on that one since the beta is just a small part of the game and a lot of systems are left out at this moment (most importantly runestones, which alter your skills), BUT I have to say this is one of the most polished beta's I have ever played. Aside from 2 small issues I've encountered (flickering of subtitles during cutscenes, and one of the lore voice-overs that didn't work) everything feels, looks and plays as smooth as butter.

It really seems they have nailed it, this really is a Diablo game and it's so much fun. They've made you feel more powerful in this game compared to D2; Your abilities/skills all have that extra oomph that make enemies fly across the screen or blow up in chunks. The physics are pretty amazing and a lot of the stuff that's strews across the screens is destroyable or is affected by your abilities.

Graphically the game looks great IMO.. This is mostly because of the art style and the little details Bliz has put into the game. Technically speaking though it's not as impressive as say Crysis or something, but it does have some really nice effects like fog or dust flying around and the effects of your skills/abilities are top notch!

Sound wise it's amazing! From the environmental sounds (ravens cackling, owls hooting, wind blowing, etc.) to the music (awesome scores, some remixed oldies), to the skill/ability sounds (I especially like the witch doctors Haunt ability, where a spirit haunts the target and when it dies you see a soul floating upwards and you hear a slow wail!). Kudos to the sound department...

Will post some more later today and talk about my 3 playthroughs and I'll post some screens tonight...
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Isomac
Isomac
Since 6945 Days
Thanks for the impressions! Sounds pretty damn good to me, although I am not fan of the wow graphics myself.
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Hail to the king, baby!
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FireWire - IEEE 1394
FireWire
Since 7178 Days
Posted by Isomac
Thanks for the impressions! Sounds pretty damn good to me, although I am not fan of the wow graphics myself.
I wasn't a fan of it myself, but when you see it in motion it's pretty darn good and it actually fits with diablo...
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"First come smiles, then comes lies. Last is gunfire"

Isomac
Isomac
Since 6945 Days
Where is the screenshots? Just keep hitting the F12 dude, I need something!
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Hail to the king, baby!
Victory needs no explanation, defeat allows none.

FireWire - IEEE 1394
FireWire
Since 7178 Days
Posted by Isomac
Where is the screenshots? Just keep hitting the F12 dude, I need something!
Haha sorry dude, tonight, I promise
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"First come smiles, then comes lies. Last is gunfire"

Isomac
Isomac
Since 6945 Days
I have given up all the hope for the beta invite and screenshots!
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Hail to the king, baby!
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ManThatYouFear
ManThatYouFear
Since 7121 Days
i hate betas, i feel they dilute the end experience for the user, i have invite, but i shall wait.
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Isomac
Isomac
Since 6945 Days
Posted by ManThatYouFear
i hate betas, i feel they dilute the end experience for the user, i have invite, but i shall wait.
Well, yeah I have to say I agree. Especially with MMO's.
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Hail to the king, baby!
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Jollipop
Jollipop
Since 7060 Days
Posted by ManThatYouFear
i hate betas, i feel they dilute the end experience for the user, i have invite, but i shall wait.
Give it to me then.
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GriftGFX - He can also<br>ban your ass!
GriftGFX
Since 7177 Days
Yea that's pretty lame.. I don't think you can give it away though? I thought about asking.. but I think they just activate it on your account instead of handing out keys.

I think.

Anyway.. opt out of betas on battle.net if you don't want them. You just wasted someone else's opportunity to play a game they actually want and you don't. Thanks.
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ManThatYouFear
ManThatYouFear
Since 7121 Days
I would happily give it you dude, but account based :(

And i am not in, i was singed up for it by auto when i upgraded my WoW account to battle.net account along with cata beta then signed out of both, but still got in both..
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Phaethon360
Since 7023 Days
Scumbag ManThatYouFear

Gets invited into beta, turns it down.
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ManThatYouFear
ManThatYouFear
Since 7121 Days
not my fault :(

I waited YEARS for this game (as have all fans) i can wait a little longer, i watched the vids they released when they announced it, and i read the odd thing in here, but thats it, diablo is to good to ruin, i am staying clear of shit that might get me hyped and pretty much ignoring most of it.
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