09-17-2012, 01:23 AM
(09-16-2012, 02:04 AM)ErickTheRed Wrote: I have a long term project going to play each class without using the AH and only sharing amongst themselves and using the crafters. It sounds like this is becoming more realistic.
I have a lot to say on that topic. I feel Blizzard has really short-sided players who would like to play without using the Auction House. The current drop rates are way too low for players with that preference. I first started playing with the intentions of not using the AH, but eventually started using it to progress through Inferno. It felt nice- instant gratification. But then the game became all about gold. How much gold can I get this run. How much gold can I sell this for so I can buy better gear. It became a game of mindless butcher runs and market house dealings.
Eventually I gave away my softcore gear and played Hardcore, a mode I haven't done in previous Diablo series. I still used the AH but due to the nature of HC, you play slower, and the game is much more exciting. Using the Auction House felt more legit, knowing that people are risking their character to play or farm for gear. It was also a thousand times less cluttered and gear you find would sell more often and cheaper.
While I enjoy Hardcore immensely I wanted to try a new account and not use the AH, so I got a character to Hell but I felt the time needed to find better drops and move on was not entertaining enough, so I stopped playing and gave the account away to a friend. Said friend didn't enjoy the game and returned the account, so I gave it a try again and leveled one of each class to nightmare or close to it. But I stopped as I personally find the item drop system so uninteresting.
To cut this short, I simply wish they would allow a game mode where item drops were much higher in quality, but in return you can't trade or sell that gear. I love the skill system, I love the combat, just not the loot :(