Diablo III links today, DRM, real money AH, etc.

[Treesh]

I have found several of my D III Friends, and spoke to them, and the reaction is truly, REALLY mixed. Most all of them that I have talked to like the achievements, and the banner system, and most are 'ok' with the 'must be online part'. One was unhappy because it meant no more playing DIII on trips, and he is a frequent flyer. But, the most divisive issue has been the real money auction house feature.

Is it just the fact that it is a real money ah for a game? Or is there something I'm missing?

For me, the main biggie is that you MUST be online to play it. The next biggest concern is the real money for items. I find that I just don't get as much enjoyment out of the games that have that business model. Too many times those "optional" things that take real money start to feel required just to get anywhere in the game. So, I'll pass and continue to play other games on my terms - offline if I so choose and without having to shell out extra money every time I want a new shiny.