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News & Announcements
Patch 1.13s Final Days
Diablo II Patch 1.13 is Live on PTR!
New Diablo 3 Character Class: The Monk!
Guild Wars 2 Trailer World Premiere!
Blizzcon 2009 & Twitter
Return Of The Fallen
Blizzard post new Diablo Themed Fan Art
Diablo II, Battle.net, and Cheating
Blizzcast 8
New Battle.net has arrived.

Toggle this category Patch 1.13s Final Days

Posted By: Jayofteror @ 08 March 2010 - 10:56 PM

Diablo II patch 1.13b has been confirmed to not be the last phase of the latest updates to the nearly decade-old game. Bashiok posted today that a 1.13c is in the works and it is coming to completion, but warns that we will most likely not be seeing any updates from Blizzard until a week before the patch finally hits the official realms.

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Official Blizzard Quote:

We're glad the changes in 1.13b are being well received. We don't think we've hit every issue obviously, there are still quite a few, as well as feature requests, etc. that we hope to address in future patches.

But, 1.13b won't be the final version of this patch. Work is already in progress and near completion on a 1.13c that addresses a few additional issues. This new version will require new patches to be generated and tested, but it won't be making its way to the PTR as we don't feel the changes warrant it.

We plan to give a one week warning before a Diablo II ladder reset, which will coincide with the release of 1.13. You're not likely to hear any updates on release schedule before that one week warning.

As has been noted lightly before, the Legacy Team will also likely be working on patches for Diablo II in the future, though no dates or specifics have been provided.

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Official Blizzard Quote:

I also want to impress upon everyone that 1.13 isn't and never has been intended as a final patch for Diablo II. I realize with the long delays in getting it to PTR, and longer stretches of time inbetween patches that it seems like it's necessary that 1.13 encompass everything because, well, there's just no guarantee that anything will come after. Or in a timely fashion. But, there is a solid long term plan of action for future support of Diablo II. There's obviously plenty of room for skepticism, and I can't blame anyone for that. But even with that skepticism I hope that we can get the message across that we have no intention of stopping here.

So play up your last-minute cheats on the PTR while you can, we may not be far from the long-awaited ladder reset and finished patch that has dragged us through a long and harrowing year.

Source: Diablofans.com & Blizzard

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Toggle this category Diablo II Patch 1.13 is Live on PTR!

Posted By: Jayofteror @ 26 December 2009 - 08:31 AM

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"We traveled for an eternity..." - Marius

Travel no longer my friends - the Diablo II 1.13 Public Test Realm is LIVE!

Q: How do I begin testing on the PTR?
A: When you start Diablo II change your Battle.net gateway to "ClassicBeta". When you log in the 1.13 patch will be applied to your game and you can begin testing the changes made in the patch. Since it's a new realm you'll need to create a new account.

Q: I don't see the ClassicBeta realm in my gateway list!
A: Log into one of the other gateways first, then back out and the classicbeta realm will appear.

Q: What if I want to play the normal game again?
A: Simply choose any of the other (non-PTR) gateways. Your game will be reverted to version 1.12 and you'll be able to play on the live realms as normal.

Q: Where are my characters?
A: The PTR realm is separate from the live realms so your current characters aren't carried over. You'll need to create a new character to begin testing. But, cheats are enabled and you may use the following cheats by typing them into chat while in a game:
Gold # - Will provide the amount of gold specified
Level # - Will increase your level to the number specified
Waypoints 1 - Will activate all waypoints. You must still reach an act before that act's waypoints will be unlocked with this cheat.

Q: What happens to my characters once the PTR testing period ends?
A: They remain on the PTR realm to be removed once the test ends. Characters on the PTR realm won't transfer to the normal realms.

Q: How long with the PTR run for?
A: As long as we deem necessary to ensure the patch and changes are solid.

Q: Where can I give feedback and what kind of feedback do you want?
A: All 1.13 PTR feedback and bug reports should ONLY be posted in the Diablo II Test Realm Forum here: http://forums.battle...I...02&sid=3000

• All post should have a subject line that clearly describes the bug or feedback being given
• Use the search feature to ensure a thread doesn't already exist before posting
• When reporting a bug include as much information as you can, including steps to reproduce it if possible
• Any non-constructive posts may be deleted and the poster's privilege to post revoked
• This is a chance for you to ensure the 1.13 patch includes changes and balance tweaks that you think would lead to a better overall experience. Getting the information to us in a clear and logical way helps us understand your view and makes it easier for us to collect feedback for any potential updates to the 1.13 patch before release.

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Please visit our Diablo 2 Forums for full details.

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Toggle this category New Diablo 3 Character Class: The Monk!

Posted By: Jayofteror @ 21 August 2009 - 02:08 PM

New Diablo 3 Character Class: The Monk!

August 21, 2009 10:37AM by mockery

I just heard word that a new character class for Diablo 3 has apparently been unveiled: The Monk! Supposedly, it's replacing the Paladin. Still waiting for confirmation from Blizzard on all of this of course. JUST CONFIRMED IT'S OFFICIAL!

I'm still getting set up in the press room here guys, but thought you'd want to know! You heard it here on Diablofans first!

Update: The Monk is apparently not playable at BlizzCon. Silver was just trying out the game downstairs and it's the same 3 character classes from last year. Trying to get confirmation on all of this. Daemaro found this pic of the Monk though:

The screenshot came from a Korean-language version of the Diablo 3 site.

More news to come soon!

Edit: With the announcement of the new monk class being made official by Blizzard, the character is now visible at the Diablo 3 character selection page. In addition all the characters have been upgraded to look even more menacing with armor and weapons.

Please visit our Diablo 3 Forums for more reviews, pictures, and videos.

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Toggle this category Guild Wars 2 Trailer World Premiere!

Posted By: Jayofteror @ 20 August 2009 - 10:52 AM

Guild Wars 2 Trailer World Premiere!

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We're thrilled to announce the premiere of the official Guild Wars 2 preview video! The trailer, which made its debut at gamescom Cologne, offers an exciting glimpse of the visual splendor that awaits in Guild Wars 2.

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Toggle this category Blizzcon 2009 & Twitter

Posted By: Jayofteror @ 17 August 2009 - 12:29 PM

Blizzcon Coming August 22-23, 2009.

Featuring Ozzy Osbourne & Latest News on WorldOfWarcraft, Starcraft II, and Diablo III

Live on Direct TV & Internet Stream! & Blizzcon Schedule Now Available!

Blizzard Coming to Twitter:

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"In the next few days we will be officially launching the

@Warcraft http://twitter.com/warcraft
@StarCraft http://twitter.com/starcraft
@Diablo http://twitter.com/diablo

Twitter feeds where we plan to share news, run contests and events, and much more. We'll be starting things off with a bang by holding contests leading up to and through BlizzCon as well as will be twittering all through the show.

We're looking forward to the opportunities that will come with these new Twitter accounts and the increased interaction between Blizzard Entertainment and the community."

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Toggle this category Return Of The Fallen

Posted By: Jayofteror @ 26 May 2009 - 12:43 AM

Return Of The Fallen

The Fallen Ones of Diablo II (you can read more about them on Diablofans.Com Wiki) have returned for Diablo III! I'm sure many, if not all of you are familiar with the impish little devils - running away the instant one of their comrades have fallen. And I'm sure we can all recall fighting their leader in Act I, Rakanishu, whose name they chant incessantly, and probably having been slain, ourselves, at some point by his Lightning Enchantment.

Well, as per a post in our Dev Tracker, the creatures have made their official comeback:

Quote: Originally Posted by Bashiok "The Diablo III bestiary has been updated with a demon family you may recognize - The Fallen Ones!

"When unleashed upon our realm by their master, Azmodan, these impish terrors display a tendency to swarm like flesh-hungry locusts, and they have been known to tear apart a sleeping village in minutes. Small of stature and simian in appearance, these creatures possess surprising strength and unnatural agility. Other than feasting on human flesh, the only act that gives these unspeakable horrors pleasure is breeding; hence the tendency to encounter them in large packs."

Visit http://www.Diablo3.com for the full bestiary update, including concept art, screen shots, and video!" There are now 5 different kinds of Fallen Ones:

Imps - These are the commonest of the fallen family of demons. They are the stereotypical fallen ones in look and behavior: small, red, swarming, bloodthirsty, and cowardly.

Shaman - Fallen shaman priests lead camps of fallen. I have also heard it rumored that they possess the ability to raise imps from the dead!

Lunatic - These enraged, oversized fallen creatures are bloated seemingly to the point of bursting, an impression buttressed by the fact that these insane demons rush their intended victims and then stab themselves until they explode. A more fitting name could not be found for these maniacal beings.

Overseer - The fallen overseer drives his smaller impish charges into a frenzy with his ape-like leaping and growling. An overseer among a group of fallen is a dangerous thing, as the cowardice that usually characterizes them is overwhelmed by fear of their much larger brethren.

Hounds - These slobbering abominations are commonly found among groups of the fallen and are utilized as guard animals, beasts of burden, or even food by their demonic masters. These beasts are loyal to a fault, regardless of the abuse heaped upon them.

You can see their glorious new page on the official Diablo III site here: http://www.blizzard....;/thefallen.xml. There's tons of new artwork and lore crammed in there- I'd encourage everyone to check it out!

How does everyone feel about these things returning in the world of Diablo again? It does make sense since there were so many of them in Diablo II. I'd wager they'll probably multiply like bunnies. Thoughts? Comments?

Source: Blizzard and Diablofans.com

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Toggle this category Blizzard post new Diablo Themed Fan Art

Posted By: Jayofteror @ 26 May 2009 - 12:39 AM

Blizzard has just uploaded four new pieces of Diablo fanart!

Check them out!

I think they are great! Who's up for submitting some more artwork to add to the collection?

Thanks Diablofans.com and Blizzard for updates.

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Toggle this category Diablo II, Battle.net, and Cheating

Posted By: Jayofteror @ 26 May 2009 - 12:36 AM

Today, Blizzard has recently posted on the online client for Diablo II a blatant charge against cheaters and hackers of all types and sizes, promising higher standards and a scrutiny to out-do what in years past has been nothing but a laughable, vague shell of enforcement:

Quote: Originally Posted by Blizzard Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Blizzard Entertainment feels very strongly about cheating over Battle.net. We Believe that multiplayer cheats and hacks undermine the basic rules of fair play and weaken ansy sense of true competition and online gaming enjoyment. We would like to remind everybody that the use of any third-party software in conjunction with the game to modify Battle.net and/or change game play may result in account closures and a possible suspension of access to Battle.net. Third-party software may include, but is not limited to any program that allows you to run multiple instances of the game at the same time, cheats, hacks, and/or bots. To continue our agressive stance on cheats/hacks, we will be monitoring Custom games as well as Ladder games on Battle.net.

Some important questions arise from this. In light of the recent announcement of patch 1.13 for Diablo II and the fact that one of the main focuses of the patch is player input, something on the top of every player's mind is Battle.net cheating, hacking, and security. For many years, most of us have done nothing but laugh at Battle.net and Blizzard's meager attempts at establishing any form of control over their free internet play client. Now, it seems, things may be taking a turn for the better.

Does anyone believe that this may, in fact, be something more than an announcement in light of current goings-on? Could something of value in this respect be coming with the impending patch 1.13?

It would make a lot of sense, seeing as Blizzard has announced also that the patch would be tested on a private testing realm:

Quote: Originally Posted by Bashiok Some exciting news - and it also may be some comfort - due to the types of changes we're making we will be offering the Diablo II 1.13 patch for testing and feedback on a test realm before its release. We'll have more information about how you'll be able to help test it in the coming weeks. (Source: http://www.diablofan...ead.php?t=18744.)

Something of this nature would be best done in such a way, especially if they are wanting to clean up players' acts on Diablo II and want to effectively cover as much ground as possible to stop hacking and cheating.

What are everyone else's thoughts on this? Could this really be Blizzard taking the first real stance in their fight against cheaters in nearly a decade or is this just another blast of hot air? Will this be something to be implemented in patch 1.13?

Source: Blizzard and Diablofans.com

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Toggle this category Blizzcast 8

Posted By: Jayofteror @ 31 March 2009 - 01:17 PM

After some wait, Blizzcast 8 has finally been revealed to the public!

It is available for download here:

http://eu.blizzard.c...ve/episode8.xml

Discuss what you think about this new Blizzcast which is supposed to be almost exclusively about Diablo 3.

Here are the four new Diablo 3 images that were included with BlizzCast 8 which primarily showcase the inventory system:

(click any of the above images to enlarge)

I (mockery) particularly like the little details, such as the difference in the stitching around the borders depending on whether you have a bag or a burlap sack selected. The inventory system as a whole looks really sharp if you ask me. What do you think about it?

Note: Thanks Blizzard for updates and Diablofans for compiling all the information.

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Toggle this category New Battle.net has arrived.

Posted By: Jayofteror @ 22 March 2009 - 01:15 PM

Blizzard has unveiled a new design for Battle.net complete with new features and functionality. The development of a "new Battle.net" has been hinted at for a long time in anticipation for the upcoming releases of both Starcraft II and Diablo III.

The new Battle.net is an upgrade to all preexisting Blizzard Accounts tied to Starcraft, Diablo 2, and Warcraft 3. Owners of World of Warcraft have an option to merge all of their accounts to the new service.