Supertanker Posted June 8, 2000 Share Posted June 8, 2000 As if I'm not busy enough with the wife, kids, and job. I was already anticipating a substantial blow to my relationships and productivity from CM's arrival. Now, Blizzard has the termerity to announce that Diablo II has gone gold, as well. Great, it should arrive the same week as CM. I'll just be in the corner, mumbling to myself and trying to decide between a Pershing and a Bountiful Staff of the Apocalypse. Argh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MantaRay Posted June 8, 2000 Share Posted June 8, 2000 Ya, I as well will not know which one to play more of. I think BattleNet will draw me in like a sheep, but this is shaping up to be one of the best years to be a gamer. Now I just need a game that gives you 35 hours in a day. Ray ------------------ When asked, "How many moves do you see ahead?", CAPABLANCA replied: "One move - the best one." MantaRays 5 Pages Hardcore Gamers Daily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TargetDrone Posted June 8, 2000 Share Posted June 8, 2000 i found the sollution... as i have 2 (infacht 3, but doesnt matter) computers in my lan, all running over a proxy, i will play Diablo on one and CM on the other pc... this is called mental multitasking ... ------------------ TargetDrone who has a heart for smilies and will defend their rights .... even if the cost is bloody.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aka_tom_w Posted June 8, 2000 Share Posted June 8, 2000 Can someone tell me what is so good about Diablo? I have never played it. Why do you guys like it? -tom w <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by TargetDrone: i found the sollution... as i have 2 (infacht 3, but doesnt matter) computers in my lan, all running over a proxy, i will play Diablo on one and CM on the other pc... this is called mental multitasking ... <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> ------------------ <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR> "Have you thanked BTS by buying your SECOND copy of CM yet?" <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dar Posted June 8, 2000 Share Posted June 8, 2000 Yeah, I don't get it either. "Diablo" was interesting the first few hours I played it, but then it was "click on everything and destroy it". It just seemed like a click-fest. Dar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TargetDrone Posted June 8, 2000 Share Posted June 8, 2000 did i mention anywhere i want to play it for more than a couple of days? its simply that im interested if the grafic will be as stunning as it is announced.... well. when talking of a game that really will fight with CM for my attention that it will probably be black&white... until then, there isn't much of a threat to cm (other than me sporadically playing UO and TA) ------------------ TargetDrone who has a heart for smilies and will defend their rights .... even if the cost is bloody.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystikal Posted June 8, 2000 Share Posted June 8, 2000 I'm in the same situation with the release of Vampire and soon CM, wonder if my girfriend needs that much attention Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystikal Posted June 8, 2000 Share Posted June 8, 2000 I'm in the same situation with the release of Vampire and soon CM, wonder if my girfriend needs that much attention Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TZEENCH Posted June 8, 2000 Share Posted June 8, 2000 and the double post strikes again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supertanker Posted June 9, 2000 Author Share Posted June 9, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by aka_tom_w: Can someone tell me what is so good about Diablo? I have never played it. Why do you guys like it? -tom w <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> An interesting question for any game. Personally, I like Diablo because it is a coop version of Rogue with updated graphics. I find something compelling about the gameplay in these kinds of games (Rogue, Hack, Diablo, etc.), probably because it is a relatively simple pursuit of power. You keep finding yourself playing "just until I level up" or "I find a better sword." Hundreds and thousands of little victories keep you playing. It was good enough to hook me with ASCII symbols in my Rogue days, and the graphics make it that much more fun. Blizzard balanced the game well, so you were always a little afraid no matter how powerful you became. The coop aspect is a driving force for me as well. I played through the first Diablo with my brother, him in Phoenix and me in Los Angeles. Another time, a friend died deep in a dungeon while playing solo in a public game. So, he called me, I dialed in, and went down to resurrect him. Nothing like a 30th level fighter for backup. The original Diablo can be had for $15 or so, but cheating became rampant. Unless you can arrange a group of friends to play with, I'd recommend waiting for D2 and starting there. [This message has been edited by Supertanker (edited 06-08-2000).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freyland Posted June 9, 2000 Share Posted June 9, 2000 My Dillema Earth 2150 >> 6-10-00 Combat Mission >> ~6-15-00 Shogun Total War >> 6-18-00 Work at hospital >> Uhhhh... Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juju Posted June 9, 2000 Share Posted June 9, 2000 I don't own a dilemma. ------------------ Combat Axiom 46. Do unto others, before they do unto you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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