05-19-2004, 04:49 PM
The consensus (as well as Blizzard's intention) is that 1.1 is, as a general rule, much harder. This is particularly the case with some of the most popular 1.09 builds and playstyles. Normal difficulty is about the same (or even easier because of some of the skill boosts), but the difference in NM and Hell is substantial.
The patch did make many character skills more powerful--if you merely compare them side-by-side with their 1.09 versions. But the increases in monster life, damage, and speed generally outstrips the skill boosts.
The patch did make many character skills more powerful--if you merely compare them side-by-side with their 1.09 versions. But the increases in monster life, damage, and speed generally outstrips the skill boosts.