SMILEWITHSTYLE'S PROFILE

Yes, more of me babbling about Diablo 3, but this time, in a *gasp* positive way!

So, recently I installed D3 again on my PC, thinking that after all this time, the game deserves another chance, since it's a game I REALLY wanted to like, but couldn't. After two hours of play, I uninstalled it again, the game just couldn't keep me interested with all the bulls**t around(crap loot/AH, no offline version and online problems mainly).

But today, I stumbled upon a few articles about the CONSOLE version of D3, and most of them seemed to describe the console version as the definite/best/proper/non-beta version of the game, even stating things like "the console controls fit the game nicely, perhaps even better than mouse+keyboard","the game feels right" and so on.

I was intrigued. An offline version of the game, with much better loot, no AH ---> basically all I wanted from the start (because the core gameplay itself, the monster-slaying, was probably the only thing that felt right in the PC version).
I was pessimistic, and I still have lots of other games to play, but I gave in, I decided to give the game yet another chance. I went to the nearest store and picked up a PS3 copy.

And oh my god am I glad that I did. The game feels almost completely different from the PC version, even if it really isn't, just a closer camera, different control scheme (that after some getting used to actually works GREAT), offline version, better loot, and some minor tweaks (like the fact that healing potions restore 60% of your health instead of pre-set ammounts, FINALLY, this actually makes so much sense, on the PC version potions became worthless pretty fast)

It's amazing how new/exciting the game feels, I almost feel like I'm dreaming. I might actually play further than normal difficulty this time.

Now don't get me wrong, there are still issues, the story/presentation is still the same horrible mess(Azmodan and Belial just made me facepalm, Deckard's/Leiah's fate too), there are far too few usefull item prefixes/suffixes and unique items don't really offer much diversity like they did in Diablo 2. The maps are still the same: not randomized enough and after a playthrough or two you feel like you've seen it all, especially the outdoor areas that stay mostly the same. And there are slight problems with precise targetting (nothing I didn't get used to after a few dozen minutes though).

Can't comment on the skills and viable builds, since it seems that some are changed a little, some a LOT, but I would guess that with the better loot and lower CD on potions, more builds become viable in the console version.

And the dodge function is pretty nifty at times, and fun to use. The combat itself feels a lot different actually, I don't know if they changed the encounters/monster density, or if it's because of the control scheme, but I am much more invested in it.

TL,DR: The console version of D3 is (in my opinion) better than the PC version, with offline play/better loot and no AH. GET IT.
And since it's for consoles, if it still isn't your cup of tea, you can get some of your money back and sell it to a store. If you feel like Diablo 3 should feel/be much better than it is, give the console version a try. Seriously.

Differences FAQ: http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/9280998875


PS: I am aware of the upcoming expansion/loot patch and the closing of AH in March, but they still decide to keep the game online, which for me is one of the major offenders. The console version will also get the expansion, probably just a bit later (not really excited about it, only one new class and story seems meh, but might get it if I get really hooked on the console version). It is not certain if it will get future patches, Blizzard and Sony are still sorting things out as far as I know. For now, the console version is where the real demon-slaying fun is at.

So today I just accidentaly stumbled upon a gameplay video of this game, and holy bonkers does it look good or what?!



Open world rpg, "Oblivion meets Dark Souls"... How did I not notice this game sooner? It releases this month :D Marketing fail?

Just finished the demo, and it plays pretty epic. Though the demo is just two big boss fights, so it doesn't show much of the open-world exploration.

Might actually buy it later (will be too busy playing Diablo 3), if it seems worth it from reviews (though I'm sure big review sites will bash on it for no real reason, *cough* IGN *cough*).

I've been keeping an eye out for this game, played the demo, and now, saw a review (even though it's from IGN, blah).

I'm sold, after being let down by Skyrim's PS3 version, and being frustrated with Dark Souls, this might finally be a great PS3 RPG I've been waiting for so long.

Even though the demo had some issues (mainly with the camera and sound), these should be fixed/removed in the final game, since the demo is from an earlier build of the game and doesn't include some fixes. My main problem was with the camera being too close at times, and being hard to control, but I'm hoping the devs listened to the many complaints of players on their forums (one of the devs made a specific thread asking players about their problems with the camera).

Anyone else excited for this game? I think the combat is quite fun and the graphic style is gorgeous, plus we can always use more epic RPGs with fun combat.

(Though I gotta say, the price is quite high in my favourite game store, might have to wait for a while before getting it :/ Damn PS3 and it's expensive games.)

Hi, I was just wondering...

I am currently playing Tales of Phantasia PSX version, loving it so far, so I will probably want to play another Tales game, either Destiny or Eternia (Destiny 2).

Just wanted to ask, can I understand/enjoy Eternia without playing Destiny first? From what I read, Destiny is inferior to both Eternia and Phantasia(psx version), so I was thinking I would skip it. And it seems Eternia takes place in the same world, but other than that, I didn't find any other connection.

Those are lenghty RPG games, so I probably wouldn't have the time/patience to go through all of them, and since ToD seems inferior to both....

Can somebody enlighten me a bit? :D

PS: Off topic, why are the world maps in early RPGs based on the real world? In Phantasia and Dragon Quest 3, the map is just the world map with some tweaks for example.

So, I thought I'd try asking here, if anyone knew about/could recommend a game that has some or all of these specifics:

- Party based (not necessary, but prefered)
- Turn based
- No random encounters
- Platform: preferably PC (even old dos games), or SNES/PS1/GBA
- Dungeon crawler if possible
- more combat heavy than story heavy (less talking, more smashing!...I don't mind reading some text, but games like PS:Torment or KOTOR don't appeal to me)
- NOT a roguelike
- NO games based on the Infinity Engine (BG, Icewind dale etc)
- NO hybrids like rpg/strategy games (for example Shining Force or Fire Emblem)
- preferably fantasy, not too fond of sci-fi, I love mage characters for example
- preferably not impossibly hard, like for example Wizardry 7

Now I could list all of the games similar to the specifics I already know of/played, but I would certainly forget some, so just fire away anything that comes to mind. (but to name a few, Dragon Age, Dungeon Siege, Might and Magic games...)

I am looking for a game like that, though I'm probably asking for the impossible. But maybe something will come up that I haven't heard of or haven't tried. Do you know of any ? Post them here.

Maybe even somebody else will find this useful.