Then read up on two new reports. First up is a huge update to WarLocke's Diablo II ScratchPad. Although, if you ask me, it's turning more into a book than a pad. :) Secondly is a new Beta Report, number six, by yours truly. This round talks a bit more about gems (face it, they're exciting), public games, game economy, the lack of cheating, and other random tidbits. Plot-spoiler free, as usual.
D2Links
Diablo II News
Written by Bolty
Sunday, 16 April 2000
D2Links.com has been added to the Diablo II Links section. They've been building up a lot of statistical data on the game lately, and are still the best source for links to dozens of Diablo II sites.
One on One with Varaya and Khan
Diablo News
Written by Bolty
Sunday, 16 April 2000
The tag-team duo of
and
is the subject of the newest One on One interview. Find out what makes them tick, what they think of Hellfire, and whether a mod for D2 is in the works. All that and much more is in the in-depth questionnaire, so give it a read!
Also, the DSF Buglist has been updated today with two new bugs from Tahrajj and mel, the spell memory continuance bug (related to the Null Skill bug) and a quirk effect with the Corruption suffix.
Beta Bash
Diablo II News
Written by Bolty
Thursday, 13 April 2000
More beta news for your viewing pleasure with the daily update to
's Beta Stats and Skills. He's expanded it to include his theoretical Life/Mana/Stamina formulas for the character classes, along with updated Skill tree information. Also, my Beta Report #5 is up, with discussion this time on socketing, graphics and sound, what makes the game so successful, and other random tidbits.
The End of Variants
Diablo II News
Written by Bolty
Thursday, 13 April 2000
has a stellar editorial on his site about the role Variants will play in Diablo II, and the future of the Variant community in general. If you've ever played a Variant character in Diablo or are interested in Variants for Diablo's sequel, this is a must-read. Drop your comments on the editorial at the Asylum Message Board.
Channel Strategy Forum = 24/7?
Diablo News
Written by Bolty
Tuesday, 11 April 2000
And so the experiment begins. What do you think about a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Strategy Forum channel? The idea's been kicked around dozens of times in the past, but Evil~Teletubby! is willing to give it a go. Are you? Take part in the action in channel Strategy Forum on Battle.Net for a place to meet knowledgeable and fun people in the community, as a haven for legit play for those who know what it truly means.
Also,
at it again, with minor updates to his report on Skills and Experience points. Check it out. All one of my Sorceresses needs now is 30,422,110,800,433 more experience points to get to level 100. Better get cracking.
Beta, Beta, Beta
Diablo II News
Written by Bolty
Monday, 10 April 2000
Like a broken record, here's more beta music to savor. My Beta Report #4 is up, with Player versus Player impressions, plus more on co-operative play, bugs, and Act 1 limitations. Also
has been working with another update to his report, with an interesting finding on experience formulas and how much experience he projects you'll need to reach level 100 (ouch) in Diablo II.
Beta Info Updates
Diablo II News
Written by Bolty
Sunday, 09 April 2000
has updated his Diablo II Scratchpad with a ton of new information about Diablo II, including starting stats, skills, equipment, shrines, and bosses.
Also,
has submitted a rundown of each player's skill tree in the beta and what its effects are as the skill level increases in Ian Yuen's Skill Tree Data. Handy if you want to start planning skill tree allocation for your characters.
Diablo II Beta Report #3
Diablo II News
Written by Bolty
Saturday, 08 April 2000
What, are you saying the news here is getting repetitious? Check out my thoughts on the party system, game difficulty, and pk'ing in my third Beta Report. Screenshots o'plenty, of course.
Diablo II Beta Report #2
Diablo II News
Written by Bolty
Tuesday, 04 April 2000
You know it, you love it. I've been busy. Beta Report 2 is up, with loads more screenshots and information. But, there's an additional treat: WarLocke's Beta Info Report. See what he's gathered so far in terms of statistical data he generously donated to the Lounge for all to see. Thanks,
!
Diablo II Beta Report #1
Diablo II News
Written by Bolty
Monday, 03 April 2000
It's here! It's here! My Diablo II Beta CD and your first Diablo II Beta Report. Initial impressions of the game along with Boltricia the Sorceress' first quest are inside. Look for future Beta Reports soon here in the news and on the Beta Info page.
Middle Earth Mania
Diablo News
Written by Bolty
Sunday, 02 April 2000
Varaya and Khan updated their wildly popular Middle Earth mod yesterday. The patch corrects some gameplay issues and has a few bugfixes, so get to it.
Well, the April Fool's Day fallout has settled, and we saw everything from fake Diablo II townkill trainers to secret 6th characters. But what about past April 1sts and other Diablo 1 humor? Check out the new (small) Diablo humor section of the 'Lounge to read up on such classic jokes as Jarulf's Black Knight discovery and Da O'Toth's Trainer and Guide. Be sure to check out the links to other humor sites if you've never seen them before.
Whet Your D2 Whistle
Diablo II News
Written by Bolty
Saturday, 01 April 2000
If you just are itching to get Diablo II information, GameSpot has an early report on each character class and other initial impressions of the beta. One of the running comments is how laggy it is, even for just two players.
One on One With Bill Roper
Diablo News
Written by Bolty
Saturday, 01 April 2000
A Lounge exclusive! I've scored an interview with Blizzard's Bill Roper! Questions and answers are inside which you won't find anywhere else, from a unique perspective. Does Blizzard REALLY read the Diablo Strategy Forum? Why weren't select DSF regulars invited to participate in the beta? Find out all the details in this in-depth interview.
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