Diablo III + Reaper of Souls (multi-platform)
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Just curious for the PC players on how the drop loot went...better, the same or what? Reason why I'm asking is lately we've been seeing some really erratic loot drops, both none and some (console). Last week Thursday and Friday between me and my co-op pal we got maybe 5-6 in nearly 6hrs of play. At one point I did the Kings Crypt run where you have to go thru three crypts to find the crown and do Fields of Misery...not one Legendary.
Then on Saturday with bad weather we played almost 6-7 hrs and the flood gates opened. We got probably 20 Legendaries between us and at least (5) were the "Green Ones" along with (8) Crafting Books we didn't have.
I checked the official Battle Net Diablo forums and saw what looked like the same patterns from the pc crowd. Like nothing for a few hours then bam, two in 10 minutes. Or someone in a group get nothing all night while the others getting one an hour.Just curious as I said.
Then on Saturday with bad weather we played almost 6-7 hrs and the flood gates opened. We got probably 20 Legendaries between us and at least (5) were the "Green Ones" along with (8) Crafting Books we didn't have.
I checked the official Battle Net Diablo forums and saw what looked like the same patterns from the pc crowd. Like nothing for a few hours then bam, two in 10 minutes. Or someone in a group get nothing all night while the others getting one an hour.Just curious as I said.
#2177
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re: Diablo III + Reaper of Souls (multi-platform)
I get much more loot when I'm playing in a full group.
#2178
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re: Diablo III + Reaper of Souls (multi-platform)
Haven't played with four at all; mostly just two of us. Does the same bump up in Paragon levels apply to pc? With each level you get something like extra 3% Gold and Loot? Didn't know if it's the same formula or not. I'm at (15) and my friend is at (20)...console that is.
#2179
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re: Diablo III + Reaper of Souls (multi-platform)
The legendary buff from the anniversary event is going to be permanent.
http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/12926172697
http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/12926172697
#2180
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re: Diablo III + Reaper of Souls (multi-platform)
The legendary buff from the anniversary event is going to be permanent.
http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/12926172697
http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/12926172697
#2181
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re: Diablo III + Reaper of Souls (multi-platform)
So I just got the expansion the other day, and I'm not sure what I'm supposed to be doing. Beat Act 5 (underwhelming) and now I'm just doing bounties until I get enough whachamajigs to open a nephalem rift. Is that it? Just do that over and over leveling up and getting better gear?
#2182
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re: Diablo III + Reaper of Souls (multi-platform)
Yeah, pretty much. I thought Act 5 was pretty good though because of all the little side quests and varied things you could do to make it more interesting.
People pretty much just do rifts over and over again for loot. I had a lot of fun with it for a month or so, but got bored recently.
People pretty much just do rifts over and over again for loot. I had a lot of fun with it for a month or so, but got bored recently.
#2183
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re: Diablo III + Reaper of Souls (multi-platform)
My issue with Act 5 had more to do with the environments (all dull .... nothing really flashy or memorable) and the bosses. Again, dull, and too easy. I one shot Death, and the fight didn't even last very long. Yeah, I played on normal, but I played the same difficulty on Acts 1-4 and remember boss battles lasting longer.
#2184
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re: Diablo III + Reaper of Souls (multi-platform)
So I just got the expansion the other day, and I'm not sure what I'm supposed to be doing. Beat Act 5 (underwhelming) and now I'm just doing bounties until I get enough whachamajigs to open a nephalem rift. Is that it? Just do that over and over leveling up and getting better gear?
My issue with Act 5 had more to do with the environments (all dull .... nothing really flashy or memorable) and the bosses. Again, dull, and too easy. I one shot Death, and the fight didn't even last very long. Yeah, I played on normal, but I played the same difficulty on Acts 1-4 and remember boss battles lasting longer.
#2185
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re: Diablo III + Reaper of Souls (multi-platform)
I think I played on Master and had to drop down to Expert when I first played Act 5. Normal would definitely be too easy these days.
#2186
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re: Diablo III + Reaper of Souls (multi-platform)
Well I'm keepin at it ... bumped up from Hard to Expert today, and should be hitting level 70 after a few more bounties. I seem to remember something about an infernal machine? Is it worth it to try to make that?
#2187
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re: Diablo III + Reaper of Souls (multi-platform)
Console - 360
Me and friend are now convinced there is no such thing as "random" when it comes to Loot. For only the second time playing since it came out I didn't get a Legendary and that was after nearly 4.5 hrs of playing. It was the first time neither of us never got one doing the Act II "Blood in the Sands". In fact between us for the entire Act II...just (4). Since "Fields of Misery" and around 12hrs in three days, combined we've got maybe (6)...her (4) and me just (2).We're playing Hell at MP III (console).
Also we've been getting "glitches" all of a sudden. Like you'll be shooting or throwing but nothing goes out...like your arms move but you don't have anything. Then it'll be a "Lost Connection or Host Issue" and get bumped. Problem is she'll be in her game and I'll be in mine. Not like one of us got bumped from the game itself to dahboard. Just started doing this in the last few weeks...never before. Doesn't happen to any other game.
Me and friend are now convinced there is no such thing as "random" when it comes to Loot. For only the second time playing since it came out I didn't get a Legendary and that was after nearly 4.5 hrs of playing. It was the first time neither of us never got one doing the Act II "Blood in the Sands". In fact between us for the entire Act II...just (4). Since "Fields of Misery" and around 12hrs in three days, combined we've got maybe (6)...her (4) and me just (2).We're playing Hell at MP III (console).
Also we've been getting "glitches" all of a sudden. Like you'll be shooting or throwing but nothing goes out...like your arms move but you don't have anything. Then it'll be a "Lost Connection or Host Issue" and get bumped. Problem is she'll be in her game and I'll be in mine. Not like one of us got bumped from the game itself to dahboard. Just started doing this in the last few weeks...never before. Doesn't happen to any other game.
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Yeah, eventually you will want to bump the difficulty to T1+ so you can get the torment only drops.
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Me and friend are now convinced there is no such thing as "random" when it comes to Loot. For only the second time playing since it came out I didn't get a Legendary and that was after nearly 4.5 hrs of playing. It was the first time neither of us never got one doing the Act II "Blood in the Sands". In fact between us for the entire Act II...just (4). Since "Fields of Misery" and around 12hrs in three days, combined we've got maybe (6)...her (4) and me just (2).We're playing Hell at MP III (console).
Also we've been getting "glitches" all of a sudden. Like you'll be shooting or throwing but nothing goes out...like your arms move but you don't have anything. Then it'll be a "Lost Connection or Host Issue" and get bumped. Problem is she'll be in her game and I'll be in mine. Not like one of us got bumped from the game itself to dahboard. Just started doing this in the last few weeks...never before. Doesn't happen to any other game.
Me and friend are now convinced there is no such thing as "random" when it comes to Loot. For only the second time playing since it came out I didn't get a Legendary and that was after nearly 4.5 hrs of playing. It was the first time neither of us never got one doing the Act II "Blood in the Sands". In fact between us for the entire Act II...just (4). Since "Fields of Misery" and around 12hrs in three days, combined we've got maybe (6)...her (4) and me just (2).We're playing Hell at MP III (console).
Also we've been getting "glitches" all of a sudden. Like you'll be shooting or throwing but nothing goes out...like your arms move but you don't have anything. Then it'll be a "Lost Connection or Host Issue" and get bumped. Problem is she'll be in her game and I'll be in mine. Not like one of us got bumped from the game itself to dahboard. Just started doing this in the last few weeks...never before. Doesn't happen to any other game.
Sounds like lag. You're not playing online with your friend? If it's offline, it might just be that there is too much going on and the console can't handle it all. IE my laptop ssometimes lags when too much crap happens at one time on screen.
#2190
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Diablo III PS4 Exclusive PlayStation Content Detailed
Today, we’re also excited to announce that players who take the fight for Sanctuary to their big screen TV on PS3 and PS4 will also enjoy exclusive content based on two popular PlayStation games.
The Last of Us Nephalem Rift
Get ready to endure and survive, nephalem. For the Ultimate Evil Edition, we’ve teamed up with Naughty Dog to create a unique Nephalem Rift inspired by their award-winning The Last of Us. Featuring hand-picked environments from the Diablo III universe and an ominous yellow spore effect, this randomized dungeon level is sure to awaken the survivor in us all.
Oh! And did we mention the monsters? The Last of Us Nephalem Rift is teeming with a series of ravenous creatures modeled after the infamous Stalker, Clicker, and Bloater infected.
Shadow of the Colossus Transmog Set
Raise thy sword by the Light! In addition to The Last of Us Nephalem Rift, the Ultimate Evil Edition will also include a PlayStation exclusive that pays homage to a gaming classic.
Players who purchase Ultimate Evil Edition for PS4 and PS3 will be rewarded with the “Guise of the Colossi,” a unique set of transmogrification plans that unlock six armor appearances inspired by the influential PS2 game, Shadow of the Colossus. These striking appearances will be available to all six larger-than-life classes.
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/...tent-detailed/
Today, we’re also excited to announce that players who take the fight for Sanctuary to their big screen TV on PS3 and PS4 will also enjoy exclusive content based on two popular PlayStation games.
The Last of Us Nephalem Rift
Get ready to endure and survive, nephalem. For the Ultimate Evil Edition, we’ve teamed up with Naughty Dog to create a unique Nephalem Rift inspired by their award-winning The Last of Us. Featuring hand-picked environments from the Diablo III universe and an ominous yellow spore effect, this randomized dungeon level is sure to awaken the survivor in us all.
Oh! And did we mention the monsters? The Last of Us Nephalem Rift is teeming with a series of ravenous creatures modeled after the infamous Stalker, Clicker, and Bloater infected.
Shadow of the Colossus Transmog Set
Raise thy sword by the Light! In addition to The Last of Us Nephalem Rift, the Ultimate Evil Edition will also include a PlayStation exclusive that pays homage to a gaming classic.
Players who purchase Ultimate Evil Edition for PS4 and PS3 will be rewarded with the “Guise of the Colossi,” a unique set of transmogrification plans that unlock six armor appearances inspired by the influential PS2 game, Shadow of the Colossus. These striking appearances will be available to all six larger-than-life classes.
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/...tent-detailed/
#2191
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re: Diablo III + Reaper of Souls (multi-platform)
First look at what's coming in the 2.1 patch
http://us.battle.net/d3/en/blog/1424...view-6-17-2014
Don't know whether I'll bother with seasons/ladders (never did in Diablo II), but the Greater Rift system could be really cool.
http://us.battle.net/d3/en/blog/1424...view-6-17-2014
Don't know whether I'll bother with seasons/ladders (never did in Diablo II), but the Greater Rift system could be really cool.
#2192
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re: Diablo III + Reaper of Souls (multi-platform)
dexterity adding to armor and not dodge is HUGE for Monks and DH..(more so monks since they are in the action more)
#2193
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re: Diablo III + Reaper of Souls (multi-platform)
Hoping that Blizzard at least put those new levels plus Reaper of Souls on DLC for us current owners of PS3. Don't want to spent another $60 just to get the Evil Edition.
#2194
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re: Diablo III + Reaper of Souls (multi-platform)
I finally leveled up my Monk to level 60 (I'm at Paragon 2) and I'm halfway through my Inferno play through. I'm pretty sure that by the time the game is released again on the PS4, I'll be only needing the "All That Glitters" trophy (although I'm having trouble with the Butcher, Belial, Azmodan and Diablo challenges).
I think my problem is that I'm only playing on Medium difficulty and therefore the Legendary drops have been pathetic compared to most people. I tried playing on the harder levels and were getting killed constantly. Not a lot of fun like that.
I think my problem is that I'm only playing on Medium difficulty and therefore the Legendary drops have been pathetic compared to most people. I tried playing on the harder levels and were getting killed constantly. Not a lot of fun like that.
#2195
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re: Diablo III + Reaper of Souls (multi-platform)
We're running though currently with a Barbarian and Witch Doctor almost done in Inferno on Master II (360) She's a Paragon 30 and I'm a Paragon 26. Back on May 25th I wrote about the lack of Legendary drops compared to way back when we started playing...well it hasn't changed. There's been several nights where one of us hasn't got one at all or just 1-2...after nearly 2-3 hours. About 80% of the time we play on Master III. We're playing Master II this playthru simply because out current characters are not getting anything to actually use. If we didn't have 'hand-me-downs" we would be toast.
We cannot explain it...we're seeing stuff we didn't use to see like parts on a map in certain places, a mob or group and lately we've been getting frozen screens while in the middle of fighting or a bit of stutter. I know everyone says it's all random but for us there is no question it's much different recently than when we first started playing.
We cannot explain it...we're seeing stuff we didn't use to see like parts on a map in certain places, a mob or group and lately we've been getting frozen screens while in the middle of fighting or a bit of stutter. I know everyone says it's all random but for us there is no question it's much different recently than when we first started playing.
#2196
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re: Diablo III + Reaper of Souls (multi-platform)
RNG can be a bitch, seriously, try running in a group of 4, I guarantee you'll see more drops.
#2197
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re: Diablo III + Reaper of Souls (multi-platform)
Actually, I have some decent Legendary items including some Monk sets like Asheara set and 3 of the Blackthorne set. I'm now playing it on Hard and been getting some Legendary drops but looking at my DPS is only at 66.8 which it looks pretty pathetic. Do I need to find better gear? My strategy has been to salvage Magic and Rare items and only keep the Legendary.
#2198
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re: Diablo III + Reaper of Souls (multi-platform)
I finished Inferno on Hard and now I'm farming gold and gear on Master 1 on Inferno and I'm finally getting some decent Legendary armour for my Monk. However, the Legendary weapons that I'm getting have not been for my character for example I have been getting weapons for a WD and a DH. I think I can move up to M2 because I'm not really being challenged by the monsters even with their greater numbers.
I just want to clean up some trophies before moving up difficulty. The "conversation" and "shut up and take my money" trophies are a pain in the ass. I'm having difficulty with the Bosses challenges too.
I just want to clean up some trophies before moving up difficulty. The "conversation" and "shut up and take my money" trophies are a pain in the ass. I'm having difficulty with the Bosses challenges too.
#2199
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re: Diablo III + Reaper of Souls (multi-platform)
I'm preparing for the release of RoS next month by playing as a WD and a Barbarian in softcore. I might as well do this since I'm still under 2 million in gold. Also I still need to do a hardcore run but can't decide which class to use.
#2200
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re: Diablo III + Reaper of Souls (multi-platform)
FWIW...me and my XBL friend who has played this since day one on the 360..."Might"...afterall go with the PS4. She finally got her PS4 up and running yesterday (she had to order a converter for the older TV) and played Destiny and DL Warframe for later.
We both agree we lose everything we've done, saved, collected and pretty much start out totally fresh and not even $10 in Gold to our bank. Both of us have all five characters to Level 60, a "Mule" for each character to hold all the Legendaries we've collected, both artisans are maxed and over $22 million in gold each.
But it would be good to move to the PS4 for various reasons and plus seeing Lorenzo, Decker and possibly "Chess" might jump would be great since several of our "360 Diablo III" friends moved to the XO. We have a blast together and have played only a few times with a third and it's even better. We're going to talk more this week but the PS4 version has a better chance now than a month ago.
We both agree we lose everything we've done, saved, collected and pretty much start out totally fresh and not even $10 in Gold to our bank. Both of us have all five characters to Level 60, a "Mule" for each character to hold all the Legendaries we've collected, both artisans are maxed and over $22 million in gold each.
But it would be good to move to the PS4 for various reasons and plus seeing Lorenzo, Decker and possibly "Chess" might jump would be great since several of our "360 Diablo III" friends moved to the XO. We have a blast together and have played only a few times with a third and it's even better. We're going to talk more this week but the PS4 version has a better chance now than a month ago.