09-13-2003, 08:37 AM
It would seem I am at an impasse with Diablo 2. Before the beta was released, I played off and on, waiting for 1.1 to arrive with the firm belief it would be here "any day" now as Blizzard had be believing. Then the beta came out and even though it had a lot of new changes, I came to realize its still just Diablo 2 â the game I got sick and tired of. To be honest, I was never too thrilled with the story, but the sound and game play were superior to any game out there, not to mention it was Diablo. I know the graphics arenât the best, but I really like them. Since the beta, I have not only neglected to play D2, LoD, but have sold my CD's because I don't believe I'll ever play Diablo 2, LoD again.
Which brings me to my point: I get the feeling from most of the Lurkers (and Diablo players in general) out there that Diablo 2 is a great game, but is loosing steam. I feel itâs almost time (for me at least) to get seriously into a different game, but which one? For me, two upcoming titles stand out strongly in the crowd, making my decision lay in one of two directions.
On one hand there is World of Warcraft (made by Blizzard), soon to be in beta testing. I see this game as a strong possibility for the next game I get seriously into. For one, itâs made by Blizzard, the company that made some of my favorite games of all time. Two, its massive and very detailed from what Iâve seen so far, expanding greatly on the idea of races, class, and skills.
On the other hand there is Guild Wars (made by Arena.Net â original Blizzard North members), boasting a new skill and mission system that has never been in any MMO before (although the way they describe mission activation reminds me a lot of Diablo 1). Itâs also going to be free to play in the USA.
Both have strong possibilities IMO, but what I really want to know is, which of these two titles most excites you lurkers? For me, Guild Wars is the game I'm really looking forward too, but when both games are released with months of each other, which will you be playing?
Which brings me to my point: I get the feeling from most of the Lurkers (and Diablo players in general) out there that Diablo 2 is a great game, but is loosing steam. I feel itâs almost time (for me at least) to get seriously into a different game, but which one? For me, two upcoming titles stand out strongly in the crowd, making my decision lay in one of two directions.
On one hand there is World of Warcraft (made by Blizzard), soon to be in beta testing. I see this game as a strong possibility for the next game I get seriously into. For one, itâs made by Blizzard, the company that made some of my favorite games of all time. Two, its massive and very detailed from what Iâve seen so far, expanding greatly on the idea of races, class, and skills.
On the other hand there is Guild Wars (made by Arena.Net â original Blizzard North members), boasting a new skill and mission system that has never been in any MMO before (although the way they describe mission activation reminds me a lot of Diablo 1). Itâs also going to be free to play in the USA.
Both have strong possibilities IMO, but what I really want to know is, which of these two titles most excites you lurkers? For me, Guild Wars is the game I'm really looking forward too, but when both games are released with months of each other, which will you be playing?
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