A Diablo 3 demo will be given out at the BlizzCon Oct 28-29!

I got this information from a person who has the inside Blizzard info. I myself would still classify this as a rumor but this person has never failed me before on this sort of stuff when it came to other Blizzard games that were not public and in development.

Edit -> It will be a beta card that will be given out to test Diablo 3.

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i think that Diablo 3 was supposed to be released in 2003

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blizzard_North

[quote author=Mangix link=topic=13019.msg130816#msg130816 date=1129152593]
i think that Diablo 3 was supposed to be released in 2003

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blizzard_North
[/quote]

That source probably wasn't as reliable as the person who told Invert.  I think I know who, but not sure.  If so, it's someone who was around here [or still is].

[quote author=UserLoser link=topic=13019.msg130818#msg130818 date=1129153058]
[quote author=Mangix link=topic=13019.msg130816#msg130816 date=1129152593]
i think that Diablo 3 was supposed to be released in 2003

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blizzard_North
[/quote]

That source probably wasn't as reliable as the person who told Invert.  I think I know who, but not sure.  If so, it's someone who was around here [or still is].
[/quote]

PM me who you think it is.

[quote author=Invert link=topic=13019.msg130803#msg130803 date=1129140538]
A Diablo 3 demo will be given out at the BlizzCon Oct 28-29!

I got this information from a person who has the inside Blizzard info. I myself would still classify this as a rumor but this person has never failed me before on this sort of stuff when it came to other Blizzard games that were not public and in development.

Edit -> It will be a beta card that will be given out to test Diablo 3.

Discus this on IRC at irc.tehnet.org in channel #vL
You can do /list to view the entire list of channels (that are not hidden) on the network.
[/quote]

You allways know when north is going to release something when they have a pile of job openings, kinda figured thats what they were building to.

I thought the Blizzard North team were all fired?

[quote author=UserLoser link=topic=13019.msg130818#msg130818 date=1129153058]
[quote author=Mangix link=topic=13019.msg130816#msg130816 date=1129152593]
i think that Diablo 3 was supposed to be released in 2003

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blizzard_North
[/quote]

That source probably wasn't as reliable as the person who told Invert.  I think I know who, but not sure.  If so, it's someone who was around here [or still is].
[/quote]

I got your PM and you are WAY wrong. It's no one in vL.

[quote author=daRktYpE link=topic=13019.msg130847#msg130847 date=1129168545]
I thought the Blizzard North team were all fired?
[/quote]

The north team was moved down south and some people that worked for the north did not want to move so they quit. Some people quit before the move and started another company.

[quote author=Invert link=topic=13019.msg130848#msg130848 date=1129168836]
[quote author=UserLoser link=topic=13019.msg130818#msg130818 date=1129153058]
[quote author=Mangix link=topic=13019.msg130816#msg130816 date=1129152593]
i think that Diablo 3 was supposed to be released in 2003

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blizzard_North
[/quote]

That source probably wasn't as reliable as the person who told Invert.  I think I know who, but not sure.  If so, it's someone who was around here [or still is].
[/quote]

I got your PM and you are WAY wrong. It's no one in vL.
[/quote]

Meh.../shrug then.  But were they around these forums at all?

Before your time.

[quote author=Invert link=topic=13019.msg130803#msg130803 date=1129140538]
Discus this on IRC at irc.tehnet.org in channel #vL
You can do /list to view the entire list of channels (that are not hidden) on the network.
[/quote]

Mmm. TehNet...

I don't know if I'd buy Diablo three...  What amazing features will it have that makes it better then playing WoW? :-\

If it has free online play, I'm for it :P

Wonder how many people from WoW they will loose when they release d3.
(edit: Same question for if they ever release SC2)

[quote author=l)ragon link=topic=13019.msg130922#msg130922 date=1129244936]
Wonder how many people from WoW they will loose when they release d3.
(edit: Same question for if they ever release SC2)
[/quote]

What if D3 will be an MMO? They would not care if you play WoW or D3 in that case. :)

[color=Red]*hopes D3 is going to be free*[/color]

If D3 is an MMO, I'll probably switch to that.

[quote author=Akamas link=topic=13019.msg130956#msg130956 date=1129257697]
[color=Red]*hopes D3 is going to be free*[/color]
[/quote]no blizzard game is free so i doubt it

[quote author=Mangix link=topic=13019.msg130968#msg130968 date=1129264589]
[quote author=Akamas link=topic=13019.msg130956#msg130956 date=1129257697]
[color=Red]*hopes D3 is going to be free*[/color]
[/quote]no blizzard game is free so i doubt it
[/quote]

Obviously. I was hoping there wouldn't be a monthly fee attached, similar to World of Warcraft.

Note to self: In the future, be more clear with replies so that individuals with severe *bleep* *bleep* will be able to comprehend.

[quote author=Mangix link=topic=13019.msg130968#msg130968 date=1129264589]
[quote author=Akamas link=topic=13019.msg130956#msg130956 date=1129257697]
[color=Red]*hopes D3 is going to be free*[/color]
[/quote]no blizzard game is free so i doubt it
[/quote]

A little over your common sense level apparently...

Mmmm...Starcraft 2, I may just have an orgasm. Imagine if they do that! How many players will be lost from all games around the world.

Starcraft 2 would take over lives.

Since when has any of us had a life?

I belive Bizzard can't do much more with Starcraft due to the owners of Warhammer 40k having a lawsuit against Blizzard because apperently they stole almost the entire zerg race from it. </slander>

[quote author=blizzard.com]
New Jobs at Blizzard and Blizzard Console
More openings than ever before! Check out the positions below.
Artists | Designers | IT | Programming | Others
[/quote]

Certianly seems like something new in development. They are scrambling to get people.

Quick! Get your favorite debuggger/dissassembler ready!

[quote author=rabbit link=topic=13019.msg131051#msg131051 date=1129347525]
Since when has any of us had a life?
[/quote]

The bunny makes a point. :)

[quote author=Explicit[nK] link=topic=13019.msg131077#msg131077 date=1129387598]
[quote author=rabbit link=topic=13019.msg131051#msg131051 date=1129347525]
Since when has any of us had a life?
[/quote]

The bunny makes a point. :)
[/quote]

Sorry to burst your bubble, but I have a life.

[quote author=Joe link=topic=13019.msg131119#msg131119 date=1129407167]
[quote author=Explicit[nK] link=topic=13019.msg131077#msg131077 date=1129387598]
[quote author=rabbit link=topic=13019.msg131051#msg131051 date=1129347525]
Since when has any of us had a life?
[/quote]

The bunny makes a point. :)
[/quote]

Sorry to burst your bubble, but I have a life.
[/quote]

That's what we all try to trick ourselves into believing, Joe, but it's just a defense mechanism against the harshness of reality. :)

[quote author=Joe link=topic=13019.msg131119#msg131119 date=1129407167]
[quote author=Explicit[nK] link=topic=13019.msg131077#msg131077 date=1129387598]
[quote author=rabbit link=topic=13019.msg131051#msg131051 date=1129347525]
Since when has any of us had a life?
[/quote]

The bunny makes a point. :)
[/quote]

Sorry to burst your bubble, but I have a life.
[/quote]Tsk tsk...you're in the first stage.  Let me break it down for you:
Stage 1: Denial
Stage 2: Denial
Stage 3: Denial
Stage 4: Denial
Stage 5: Denial
Stage 6: Acceptance
Stage 7: Denial
Stage 8: Denial
Stage 9: Denial
Stage 10: Denial
Stage Last: Acceptance

And the truth shall set you free!

What I have been waiting for/ wanted for years. MMORPG- Style Diablo (Diablo III or World of Diablo(lol))

Now that.. would take a LOT of people away.

Starcraft as a MMORPG would be.... ahh, now I have to change my pants.

That would steal sales from WoW to D3, counter-productive don't you think?

[quote author=Topaz link=topic=13019.msg131421#msg131421 date=1129607733]
That would steal sales from WoW to D3, counter-productive don't you think?
[/quote]

No it would not. To some people the "world of Warcraft" does not appeal as much as the "world of Diablo". How can gaining more players be counter productive? You think that all those millions of WoW players are going to drop their WoW account and come play Diablo?

Ok so the post wasn't acceptable, so I'll change it to this:

I've noticed in every Blizzard game, you can tell if there is going to be another game. You play the campaigns and you can tell, but I doubt diablo 3 could ever be. Considering the hunt is over, there are no bosses.

The prime evils are gone. - duh - no more Diablo.

But heck I could be wrong. Only the future has the answers.

[quote author=Invert link=topic=13019.msg131456#msg131456 date=1129661487]
[quote author=Topaz link=topic=13019.msg131421#msg131421 date=1129607733]
That would steal sales from WoW to D3, counter-productive don't you think?
[/quote]

No it would not. To some people the "world of Warcraft" does not appeal as much as the "world of Diablo". How can gaining more players be counter productive? You think that all those millions of WoW are going to drop their WoW account and come play Diablo?
[/quote]

Doubtful. If anything it'll attract more Diablo players.

[quote author=Invert link=topic=13019.msg131456#msg131456 date=1129661487]
[quote author=Topaz link=topic=13019.msg131421#msg131421 date=1129607733]
That would steal sales from WoW to D3, counter-productive don't you think?
[/quote]

No it would not. To some people the "world of Warcraft" does not appeal as much as the "world of Diablo". How can gaining more players be counter productive? You think that all those millions of WoW are going to drop their WoW account and come play Diablo?
[/quote]

I would in a stone cold second (unless somone finds a way to sell their items and get away with it).

[quote author=WoOdTroll link=topic=13019.msg131468#msg131468 date=1129667857]
Uhm...
[/quote]

No, you smell like bullshit. You are required to read and re-read my original post 10 times especially the part where I say that this is only a rumor before posting on any forums where I am a moderator.

PM me when you are done reading and re-reading my original post so I can verify that you have done what I asked and allow your posts to exist on these forums.

[me="Explicit[nK]"]looks in awe.[/me]Such wrath!

[quote author=Explicit[nK] link=topic=13019.msg131128#msg131128 date=1129409533]
[quote author=Joe link=topic=13019.msg131119#msg131119 date=1129407167]
[quote author=Explicit[nK] link=topic=13019.msg131077#msg131077 date=1129387598]
[quote author=rabbit link=topic=13019.msg131051#msg131051 date=1129347525]
Since when has any of us had a life?
[/quote]The bunny makes a point. :)
[/quote]Sorry to burst your bubble, but I have a life.
[/quote]That's what we all try to trick ourselves into believing, Joe, but it's just a defense mechanism against the harshness of reality. :)
[/quote]

Well, first off, I have a girlfriend. I'm already ahead of you Explicit. Shh.

[quote author=Joe link=topic=13019.msg131597#msg131597 date=1129775941]
[quote author=Explicit[nK] link=topic=13019.msg131128#msg131128 date=1129409533]
[quote author=Joe link=topic=13019.msg131119#msg131119 date=1129407167]
[quote author=Explicit[nK] link=topic=13019.msg131077#msg131077 date=1129387598]
[quote author=rabbit link=topic=13019.msg131051#msg131051 date=1129347525]
Since when has any of us had a life?
[/quote]The bunny makes a point. :)
[/quote]Sorry to burst your bubble, but I have a life.
[/quote]That's what we all try to trick ourselves into believing, Joe, but it's just a defense mechanism against the harshness of reality. :)
[/quote]
Well, first off, I have a girlfriend. I'm already ahead of you Explicit. Shh.
[/quote]

I have a girlfirend, but I don't have a life.

Sorry about flying back on topic, but are there any rumors of information? A ganre?

[quote author=Topaz link=topic=13019.msg131421#msg131421 date=1129607733]
That would steal sales from WoW to D3, counter-productive don't you think?
[/quote]

Man, I hate Diablo.  Compared to WoW, Diablo has nothing, never had anything close to something worthwhile.  It's so banal, point, click, point, click.

It gets repetitive, to the point where you want to take your mousecord and strangle yourself.

All games get boring after awhile though.

Would it not be neat if they made D3 a RTS?

[quote author=Invert link=topic=13019.msg131664#msg131664 date=1129826261]
Would it not be neat if they made D3 a RTS?
[/quote]

I must agree it would be.

[quote author=Shout link=topic=13019.msg131670#msg131670 date=1129837100]
[quote author=Invert link=topic=13019.msg131664#msg131664 date=1129826261]
Would it not be neat if they made D3 a RTS?
[/quote]

I must agree it would be.
[/quote]

That'd be intense.

[quote author=Falcon[anti-yL] link=topic=13019.msg131636#msg131636 date=1129786498]
All games get boring after awhile though.
[/quote]Not Tetris ^.^

I'd devote my life to it.

[quote author=rabbit link=topic=13019.msg131689#msg131689 date=1129852453]
[quote author=Falcon[anti-yL] link=topic=13019.msg131636#msg131636 date=1129786498]
All games get boring after awhile though.
[/quote]Not Tetris ^.^
[/quote]Nope. Tetris got old in about two minutes.

Imagine this: Diablo II meets Tribes III. First person shooting the Lord of .. what was Diablo lord of again? It was a T word.

Destruction?

Diablo: Lord of Terror.
Mephisto: Lord of Hatred.
Baal: Lord of Destruction.

[quote author=WoOdTroll link=topic=13019.msg131711#msg131711 date=1129866742]
Diablo: Lord of Terror.
Mephisto: Lord of Hatred.
Baal: Lord of Destruction.


[/quote]

Ahh... my bad :p

"With the date for BlizzCon rapidly approaching, we’re excited to reveal more information about what attendees have in store. Here are some of the noteworthy and exclusive BlizzCon goodies that each attendee will receive.

Beta-Test Access Code

In addition to making you the proud owner of a bouncing baby murloc, the souvenir gift card you receive will also contain an access code for an upcoming Blizzard beta test. Once you receive the card, you’ll be able to visit a Blizzard Web site, enter the code, and sign up to be contacted when the upcoming beta test is ready for you to join. While beta tests give us a chance to fine-tune our work, they also provide the unique opportunity of allowing participants to try out and give feedback on a Blizzard title before it becomes available to the general public."

Hmmm...

It seems to me that the Diablo storyline is pretty much dead. I mean, you killed him, he came back, you killed him again, you killed his BROTHERS -- what's next, his third cousin Jim the Angry Driver?

[img]http://kevinremde.members.winisp.net/images/beating_2Da_2Ddead_2Dhorse.gif[/img]

That's what I've been saying!

Anyways I believe that might be for Starcraft Ghost. Since its still under-development.

It could be for D3 or it could be for the new WoW expansion. I would not think it's for StarCraft Ghost since it's a console game.

What if it's a MMO? Would that still be beating a dead horse? What if it will be an RTS?

Who knows, this is just a good rumor and it might not even be D3.

The better good rumor is that Diablo 3 may be restarted from scratch with the nice restructuring of all but half of a dozen people leaving Blizzard North.

Count on the BlizzCon beta to be the WoW expansion. Starcraft: Ghost is a console game, that won't be a Beta, and dear god the sooner they finish that stupid game the better.

I am interested to see how Diablo 3 turns out, and the story line.

[quote author=Invert link=topic=13019.msg131994#msg131994 date=1130378810]
It could be for D3 or it could be for the new WoW expansion. I would not think it's for StarCraft Ghost since it's a console game.

What if it's a MMO? Would that still be beating a dead horse? What if it will be an RTS?

Who knows, this is just a good rumor and it might not even be D3.
[/quote]

The dead horse IMO is the storyline. It would be difficult -- albeit clearly not impossible -- for Blizzard to pack any more story into the D2 universe IMO, since they wrapped it up so nicely over the first 2 games and their expansions.

/prays for SC2

[quote author=Topaz link=topic=13019.msg132077#msg132077 date=1130451485]
/prays for SC2
[/quote]

[me="Explicit[nK]"]prays also.[/me]
SC2 would take over my life, literally.

[me="WoOdTroll"]prays also.[/me]

I'd lose a few days sleep playing it for sure.

I don't know why... But for every game before I play online, I do the campaigns first.

Stealth, they ended the story line at the end of Diablo as well. Maybe it was mentioned in Hellfire, but IIRC, there was no reference to him plunging the soulshard into his own head until the Diablo II Introduction.

[quote author=Stealth link=topic=13019.msg132051#msg132051 date=1130435090]
[quote author=Invert link=topic=13019.msg131994#msg131994 date=1130378810]
It could be for D3 or it could be for the new WoW expansion. I would not think it's for StarCraft Ghost since it's a console game.

What if it's a MMO? Would that still be beating a dead horse? What if it will be an RTS?

Who knows, this is just a good rumor and it might not even be D3.
[/quote]

The dead horse IMO is the storyline. It would be difficult -- albeit clearly not impossible -- for Blizzard to pack any more story into the D2 universe IMO, since they wrapped it up so nicely over the first 2 games and their expansions.
[/quote]They could let you play the bad guys..........

[quote author=rabbit link=topic=13019.msg132126#msg132126 date=1130469241]
[quote author=Stealth link=topic=13019.msg132051#msg132051 date=1130435090]
[quote author=Invert link=topic=13019.msg131994#msg131994 date=1130378810]
It could be for D3 or it could be for the new WoW expansion. I would not think it's for StarCraft Ghost since it's a console game.

What if it's a MMO? Would that still be beating a dead horse? What if it will be an RTS?

Who knows, this is just a good rumor and it might not even be D3.
[/quote]

The dead horse IMO is the storyline. It would be difficult -- albeit clearly not impossible -- for Blizzard to pack any more story into the D2 universe IMO, since they wrapped it up so nicely over the first 2 games and their expansions.
[/quote]They could let you play the bad guys..........
[/quote]

And what? PK anything that resembles a human? :P

http://worldsofstarcraft.ytmnd.com/

[quote author=Joe link=topic=13019.msg132123#msg132123 date=1130467589]
Stealth, they ended the story line at the end of Diablo as well. Maybe it was mentioned in Hellfire, but IIRC, there was no reference to him plunging the soulshard into his own head until the Diablo II Introduction.
[/quote]

Granted I haven't played D1 in like 4 years, but irc the main char stuck the soulstone in his head at the end of the game.

[quote author=Forged link=topic=13019.msg132149#msg132149 date=1130480953]
[quote author=Joe link=topic=13019.msg132123#msg132123 date=1130467589]
Stealth, they ended the story line at the end of Diablo as well. Maybe it was mentioned in Hellfire, but IIRC, there was no reference to him plunging the soulshard into his own head until the Diablo II Introduction.
[/quote]

Granted I haven't played D1 in like 4 years, but irc the main char stuck the soulstone in his head at the end of the game.
[/quote]
Yup, right after you kill Diablo.

[quote author=Joe link=topic=13019.msg132123#msg132123 date=1130467589]
Stealth, they ended the story line at the end of Diablo as well. Maybe it was mentioned in Hellfire, but IIRC, there was no reference to him plunging the soulshard into his own head until the Diablo II Introduction.
[/quote]
The ending video in d1 shows him jamming the shard into his skull, if you look at images of diablo in d2 you can see that shard still is stuck there.

The soulstone was a bit, big. I don't know how he survived that, like half a cannon ball going half way into your brain, must of felt something tingle.

Then again its a game...Anythings possible.

But hey, I don't remember baals soulstone being destroyed at hellforge... or was it? I havent played diablo for a good year or two now. All I remember is Tyrael destroying the World Stone or w/e it was.

Well, it looks like this rumor didn't turn out very well...

yea thanks a lot invert  :P

[quote author=Naem link=topic=13019.msg132627#msg132627 date=1130955508]
Well, it looks like this rumor didn't turn out very well...
[/quote]

What can I say, I warned everybody.

[size=9pt]
[18:12:17] <Invert> Flameboy, that pic of D3 is old
[18:12:35] <Invert> it was not made by Blizzard
[18:12:53] <Invert> So much for your Blizzard connection, lol
[18:34:44] <flameboy> bah
[18:34:56] <flameboy> it didnt get announced at blizzcon, but that betacard is for d3
[18:34:58] <flameboy> i promise :-p
[18:35:09] <flameboy> ive got multiple people telling me now
[18:47:23] <Invert> Dude
[18:47:33] <Invert> That beta card was for the WoW xp
[/size]

Something suddenly reminds me that I never actually killed Diablo. Hm.

LOL Flameboy as your source. No wonder.

[quote author=WoOdTroll link=topic=13019.msg132765#msg132765 date=1131033212]
LOL Flameboy as your source. No wonder.
[/quote]

You have no idea who Flameboy is, stop showing off your ignorance.

[quote author=Invert link=topic=13019.msg132774#msg132774 date=1131053547]
You have no idea who Flameboy is, stop showing off your ignorance.
[/quote]

I agree with his statement, wether he knows who he is or not. :P