Diablo 3: Thoughts so far
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I didn't get round to pre-ordering it before, and Amazon have been out of stock for the last few days. They've just got some in today, so I guess I'll be joining you guys in a couple of days after the shitstorm has died down 
They have plenty of servers to keep everyone on-line, all the time.spartandude said:
The problem here is that the log-in server just gets too much traffic at once.
Tomorrow, and every day after that, there won't be millions of people logging in at EXACTLY the same time. Thus the point will me moot.
I love how I came to this thread to read legit first impressions since I'm stranded in the middle of nowhere with a netbook, but stayed for the unfettered rage of those not yet able to enter the game.
Those who did, are most likely playing...
Chill, people, you will be able to play soon.
Those who did, are most likely playing...
Chill, people, you will be able to play soon.
I am 100% sympathetic for people unable to play because of server issues, and also 100% unsurprised that there are server issues.
Any major game released in the last 10 years that had any kind of online authentication component went through this exact same thing.
Any major game released in the last 10 years that had any kind of online authentication component went through this exact same thing.
Fortunately, I did not buy Diablo 3 because of the "always online singleplayer" that carried over from Starcraft 2.
Blizzard, you spent money adding this always online feature into your game, lost money by driving away people who would have bought the game if not for this always on online feature, suffer a massive server load because of the always online feature, and get bad PR. Inside a month a torrent of the game will probably be available for those who don't want to bother with always online/DRM/paying money.
The always online feature is a complete and utter failure. There is literally nothing it claims to do that could not be supplied just as well, or even better, by having a separate multiplayer option.More people would have bought the game,you wouldn't have such a bad server load, and you'd have less pirates, as you would only have to bother with the "don't want to pay money" crowd.
I will not buy a single Blizzard product until this always online fad passes. Blizzard could have burned money and it would have been of more benefit to the company.
Blizzard, you spent money adding this always online feature into your game, lost money by driving away people who would have bought the game if not for this always on online feature, suffer a massive server load because of the always online feature, and get bad PR. Inside a month a torrent of the game will probably be available for those who don't want to bother with always online/DRM/paying money.
The always online feature is a complete and utter failure. There is literally nothing it claims to do that could not be supplied just as well, or even better, by having a separate multiplayer option.More people would have bought the game,you wouldn't have such a bad server load, and you'd have less pirates, as you would only have to bother with the "don't want to pay money" crowd.
I will not buy a single Blizzard product until this always online fad passes. Blizzard could have burned money and it would have been of more benefit to the company.
Got in after ~30 min, that was a pain but I had a pre-launch stream up so it was kinda funny watching the everyone try and get in. The game itself is pretty fun, very reminicesnt of the old games. The singleplayer is nothing to write home about though, haven't tried the multiplayer yet.
Not supporting any big publishers anymore because of crap like always online. Same reason I didn't get hellgate london (good for me) due to lack of offline multiplayer.
The thing is I would play on bnet 90% of the time, but not getting that 10% that I enjoyed in offline single player is enough to keep my money in my wallet.
Doesn't matter though, grim dawn, torchlight 2, path of exile, many others in the pipe, plenty to keep my interest.
The thing is I would play on bnet 90% of the time, but not getting that 10% that I enjoyed in offline single player is enough to keep my money in my wallet.
Doesn't matter though, grim dawn, torchlight 2, path of exile, many others in the pipe, plenty to keep my interest.
Hmm, well it would be nice of Amazon actually sent out my copy. It was supposed to be under release day delivery, but for some reason it's stuck under Super Saver, and they haven't even mailed the bloody thing. Really slots me off, since I'm not sure if I'll even be able to score a Collector's Edition elsewhere if they don't send it (and I'm worrying being out of the CE might be the problem, even if they took my order).
That said, it does appear that I'm missing a very rocky launch, so I guess it's not that big a deal yet. Still I was looking forward to killing a good 20 hours or so blasting things with my wizard. :/
That said, it does appear that I'm missing a very rocky launch, so I guess it's not that big a deal yet. Still I was looking forward to killing a good 20 hours or so blasting things with my wizard. :/
Well, I just spent my lunch hour quickly going home, installing, and playing the game (picked it up on my way to work). Had no troubles logging in whatsoever, so I assume the much bewailed login problems are either waning or gone by now. Just as well I didn't go for the midnight launch I guess. Sadly didn't get to play much between only having about half an hour to install and play the game, but everything looked pretty good for what little I could play. Now I just need to wait 4 more hours until I can go home again!
Been playing it for a few hours now after defeating the evil log in screen. I'm really enjoying it.
I am still amazed at how many people with delusions of entitlement rant and rave about problems that were seen coming days and weeks in advance. Also, you people, dedicated followers of Escapist, had access to the aforementioned article about preparation for launch hour. Granted, Blizzard played it down, but that is just the PR game. I took it to mean.. pretty much last night. Chaos.
Of course when a title, like Diablo 3, is hyped and anticipated to such a feverish degree, everyone and their uncle's grandmother is going to want to play right away. However, after the initial zerg/guinea pig rush, people will return to normal, and regularly scheduled hours will become the norm again. For those screaming: "Queue system/get more servers!", why would they do that? They wouldn't need them after the first 24 hours.
Is anyone still having login issues with busy servers?
My guess, from the lack of insane rambling over the past few hours, is that the answer is no. Everyone is playing comfortably and happily.
People were warned. If they didn't listen and got mad anyways, well, their fault.
INB4 I PAYED FOR THE GAME!
I will refer you guys to this.
http://www.vgcats.com/comics/?strip_id=312
To me, it is along the same lines. If you are not happy with the service of a game or company, you have two rational options:
1) Play the game. Hopefully you have done your research. You know the service. You know the pitfalls. Deal with it.
2) Return the game. Vote with your wallet. A company loses enough money, they will listen. They have to survive, and ensure their next paycheque.
Again, research is key. Do not blindly buy your games. Pick and choose what interests you, research the company, research the game, read the first impressions by the bazillion other gaming sites out there. Blizzard now is NOT the Blizzard that was ten years ago. Diablo 3 is NOT Diablo 2. Everything changes. Do not come in here buoyed up by your own self importance and ignorance to cast your idiotic vitriol in cyberspace. By the tone of this last paragraph, I realize that this advice may be slightly hyporatic, but there it is.
Of course when a title, like Diablo 3, is hyped and anticipated to such a feverish degree, everyone and their uncle's grandmother is going to want to play right away. However, after the initial zerg/guinea pig rush, people will return to normal, and regularly scheduled hours will become the norm again. For those screaming: "Queue system/get more servers!", why would they do that? They wouldn't need them after the first 24 hours.
Is anyone still having login issues with busy servers?
My guess, from the lack of insane rambling over the past few hours, is that the answer is no. Everyone is playing comfortably and happily.
People were warned. If they didn't listen and got mad anyways, well, their fault.
INB4 I PAYED FOR THE GAME!
I will refer you guys to this.
http://www.vgcats.com/comics/?strip_id=312
To me, it is along the same lines. If you are not happy with the service of a game or company, you have two rational options:
1) Play the game. Hopefully you have done your research. You know the service. You know the pitfalls. Deal with it.
2) Return the game. Vote with your wallet. A company loses enough money, they will listen. They have to survive, and ensure their next paycheque.
Again, research is key. Do not blindly buy your games. Pick and choose what interests you, research the company, research the game, read the first impressions by the bazillion other gaming sites out there. Blizzard now is NOT the Blizzard that was ten years ago. Diablo 3 is NOT Diablo 2. Everything changes. Do not come in here buoyed up by your own self importance and ignorance to cast your idiotic vitriol in cyberspace. By the tone of this last paragraph, I realize that this advice may be slightly hyporatic, but there it is.
Wow, calm down alittle. Building servers to hold the total amount of players would just be silly- seeing as 20% of them would be online regularly a week after launch. I dont like the online part of it, but i love the game so far.
Yes, and the servers of all modern blizzard games will fail the first few hours of launch- and the evening after. And then be iffy for about a week. Buy Torchlight 2 or something instead if its that important to you.
Yes, and the servers of all modern blizzard games will fail the first few hours of launch- and the evening after. And then be iffy for about a week. Buy Torchlight 2 or something instead if its that important to you.