It's great being able to have an intelligent conversation with a group of like-minded fellows - seriously. You guys gave me a lot to think about and I came to the realization of two things:
1.) My "Guide" is not really a guide at all but a referendum of items any class can equip at higher levels. The skill point distribution is a nominal part of the guide with no "strategy" whatsoever in the entire guide; i.e. no reference to how to kill such and such a boss, no help at lower levels especially for single player, etc.
2.) My items are most likely illegitimate because they probably came from a source that used hacks to gain their items. My reasoning on this issue was that I use to sell items (legitimately) on eBay that I didnât use, and personally know a few legit sellers, so I naturally assumed only a small populace duped or used bots, but perhaps I am gravely mistaken.
No matter, I do enjoy playing the game and I was starting to feel... like it had no purpose. I'd rush a character to Hell cows, get to level 75 in under an hour, equip my "uber elite" items, and from then on it was all about cows cows cows. As you can imagine, this became extremely boring so to break the monotony, I started PK'ing and dueling. That basically saved the game for me, but I still remember how incredibly fun this game is when played normally. That was one reason I was waiting for the 1.1 patch so I could start an all new realm character with no hacked items, no more rushing (I HOPE!!!!!) and limited party experience (again, I HOPE!!! - maybe a radius would work well). My favorite days of Diablo 2 where back before 1.04 with my speedazon barley reaching 8 fps with my rare double bow of kings... that didnât give the damage bonus at the time, unbeknownst to me. But man, those where the days. When people actually gambled because rareâs were useful and there was a chance to gamble uniqueâs, when bosses dropped super good on the first time ONLY and you could only do the cow level once. That was when I enjoyed this game the most. I really canât wait for the 1.1 patch...
But atlas, I've completely strayed off subject. I think I will attempt to update my "guide" to be more of an actual "guide", starting from creation to a comfortable level, including boss and level strategies, PvP strategies, and optional gear ;). Thanks again for your subjective criticism and support. My views would not have changed were it not for you lurkers.
At the moment, I can't think of anything wise or intellectual to say so I'll just say this: I feel that its our differences that make us who we are and stronger as a whole so long as we can agree to disagree. There comes a time in every persons life where its time to bury the hatchet, lay to rest that which is over. We can disagree on many aspects of not only the Diablo game, but morals within the game. The structure of battle.net provides us with much more than a game; itâs a haven - a place to hangout with like-minded people albeit. But the best part is we can understand that we don't always share the same opinion, but we can respect one another and agree to disagree. Let bygones be bygones.
I immensely enjoy the intelligent conversations I get on this board and am willing to go through a little "roughing-up" to stay here. The last thing I want to do is step on anyoneâs toes and I have no intention to force my opinions upon any of you or shout them out as law on these boards, but I will state my opinion when I feel they are needed. I will also respect opposing opinions, as I realize and value the fact that I am not the only person on this board. When you first start posting your views on a site, there is always going to be some adjusting before you figure out the lingo, if you get what I'm saying. I guess you can say this is my getting acquainted period :D .
RE: Atma's Tavren threads.
Sympathy is not what I was looking for. I felt the patrons of the LL deserve to hear a good laugh of how a PKer met his own demise (rather pathetically I might add). Again, I meant only goodwill. :(
1.) My "Guide" is not really a guide at all but a referendum of items any class can equip at higher levels. The skill point distribution is a nominal part of the guide with no "strategy" whatsoever in the entire guide; i.e. no reference to how to kill such and such a boss, no help at lower levels especially for single player, etc.
2.) My items are most likely illegitimate because they probably came from a source that used hacks to gain their items. My reasoning on this issue was that I use to sell items (legitimately) on eBay that I didnât use, and personally know a few legit sellers, so I naturally assumed only a small populace duped or used bots, but perhaps I am gravely mistaken.
No matter, I do enjoy playing the game and I was starting to feel... like it had no purpose. I'd rush a character to Hell cows, get to level 75 in under an hour, equip my "uber elite" items, and from then on it was all about cows cows cows. As you can imagine, this became extremely boring so to break the monotony, I started PK'ing and dueling. That basically saved the game for me, but I still remember how incredibly fun this game is when played normally. That was one reason I was waiting for the 1.1 patch so I could start an all new realm character with no hacked items, no more rushing (I HOPE!!!!!) and limited party experience (again, I HOPE!!! - maybe a radius would work well). My favorite days of Diablo 2 where back before 1.04 with my speedazon barley reaching 8 fps with my rare double bow of kings... that didnât give the damage bonus at the time, unbeknownst to me. But man, those where the days. When people actually gambled because rareâs were useful and there was a chance to gamble uniqueâs, when bosses dropped super good on the first time ONLY and you could only do the cow level once. That was when I enjoyed this game the most. I really canât wait for the 1.1 patch...
But atlas, I've completely strayed off subject. I think I will attempt to update my "guide" to be more of an actual "guide", starting from creation to a comfortable level, including boss and level strategies, PvP strategies, and optional gear ;). Thanks again for your subjective criticism and support. My views would not have changed were it not for you lurkers.
Quote:Do you really want to join a group that has such diametrically opposed opinions to your own?
At the moment, I can't think of anything wise or intellectual to say so I'll just say this: I feel that its our differences that make us who we are and stronger as a whole so long as we can agree to disagree. There comes a time in every persons life where its time to bury the hatchet, lay to rest that which is over. We can disagree on many aspects of not only the Diablo game, but morals within the game. The structure of battle.net provides us with much more than a game; itâs a haven - a place to hangout with like-minded people albeit. But the best part is we can understand that we don't always share the same opinion, but we can respect one another and agree to disagree. Let bygones be bygones.
I immensely enjoy the intelligent conversations I get on this board and am willing to go through a little "roughing-up" to stay here. The last thing I want to do is step on anyoneâs toes and I have no intention to force my opinions upon any of you or shout them out as law on these boards, but I will state my opinion when I feel they are needed. I will also respect opposing opinions, as I realize and value the fact that I am not the only person on this board. When you first start posting your views on a site, there is always going to be some adjusting before you figure out the lingo, if you get what I'm saying. I guess you can say this is my getting acquainted period :D .
RE: Atma's Tavren threads.
Sympathy is not what I was looking for. I felt the patrons of the LL deserve to hear a good laugh of how a PKer met his own demise (rather pathetically I might add). Again, I meant only goodwill. :(
"The true value of a human being is determined primarily by the measure and the sense in which he has attained liberation from the self." -Albert Einsetin