The Diablo 3 Reaper of Souls Podcast #138: RoS Week One!
Reaper of Souls has been live for a week, and there’s much to discuss. Changes since the Beta test ended, first classes played, Adventure Mode, Gambling and Blood Shards, Paragon Points, Nephalem...
View ArticleDiablo 3 Podcast #139: “RoSS” Reviews and Crusader Patch Buffs
Patch 2.0.4 brought big changes and buffs, including major changes to skills, especially for the Crusader. Is the class awesome now? Also, Reaper of Souls reviews are running lower scores than D3, even...
View ArticleThe Diablo 3 Podcast #140: The “Weakest” Crusader, Torment, and Toughness
Fans have named the Wizard the strongest and the Crusader the weakest class. How can the new guy be so unloved? Also, DPS meters, Torment 4-6 item hunting, Toughness strategy, and the Monk’s terrible...
View ArticleThe Diablo 3 Podcast #141: Conspiracy Theories!
Diablo 3 conspiracy theories! Can RNG can be cheated, do we know the weighting for all legendary drops, and more. Also the joy of clans, legendary material hunting, and feeling forced to play Torment....
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The Diablo 3 Podcast #142: Crusader Buffs and Patch 2.0.5
Patch 2.0.5 buffed many things, but most of all the Crusader. Is the class awesome now? Xanth argues that WD is the best class. Community double legendary drop rate should last forever? How would...
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The Diablo 3 Podcast #143: Leg Mats RIP and v2.1 Anticipation
Legendary Materials were junked in the recent Patch 2.0.6. Why are they gone and how is the game poorer for their absence? Also, ladders and Patch 2.1 anticipation, plus lots of rambling digressions....
View ArticleDiablo 3 Podcast #144: PTR, Greater Rifts, and Legendary Gems
Diablo 3 Patch 2.1 is up on the PTR and bristling with new features. Flux is joined by first time podcast guests N3rdwards and Empty1 to discuss Greater Rifts, Legendary Gems, Death Penalties, and go...
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The Diablo 3 Podcast #145: Greater Rifts and Monk Problems
Greater Rifts are a great new feature, but there are pros and cons. Monks are not so great, with devoted Monastics deeply worried about the class. Higher difficulty is the source of all rewards in RoS,...
View ArticleDiablo 3 Podcast #146: Patch 2.1, Story, and Blizzcon D3X2?
Lots on this show, including PTR Patch 2.1’s big changes, legendary item buffs, Paragon 1000 achieved, the Stash space emergency and micro-transactions, Diablo 3’s story and “demon soul hooks,” and...
View ArticleDiablo 3 Podcast #147: Seasons! Prep, Planning, and Caffeine
The first Diablo 3 Season begins this evening and many fans are all fired up. Hear two eager Ladder climbers discuss their D2 Ladders experience, class and build plans, Patch 2.1 adaptations, weekend...
View ArticleThe Diablo 3 Podcast #148: Seasoned, the First Weekend
The first weekend of Diablo 3 Seasons has ended. How did the ladder rushers enjoy the experience? Which fast leveling strategies worked best (and worst), and does the Torment 6 “kill nothing but level...
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The Diablo 3 Podcast #149: Legendary Gems I/II
Everything about Legendary Gems in this two-part show. LGem basics, how they’re found and upgraded, why they are so awesome, and then detailed discussion of the best builds, upgrade values, and uses...
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The Diablo 3 Podcast #150: Legendary Gems II/II
The second part of our analysis of every Legendary Gem newly added to Diablo 3. We cover the last 11, discussing all of their strengths and weaknesses, what type of build they’re best for, twinking...
View ArticleDiablo 3 Podcast #151: Greater Rifts = HC Death & LGems
Why are players earning more Paragon levels in a month of Seasons than 7 previous months of Reaper of Souls? And Greater Rifts are awesome, but the lure of record times causes a lot of Hardcore deaths....
View ArticleDiablo 3 Podcast #152: Realm of Trials & Grifts Improvements
This show covers numerous changes made in Patch 2.1.1, then focuses intently on fixes and changes needed for the Realm of Trials and Greater Rifts. Why not more player control in selecting the level,...
View ArticleThe Diablo 3 Podcast #153: Co-Op, Clans, & Blizzcon
Diablo 3 Podcast conversation about multiplayer co-op issues in Diablo 3. What are the benefits of playing with others? Should there be more party skill bonuses? Why are the Diablo 3 clan tools so meh?...
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The Diablo 3 Podcast #154: Torment 7-10 and Grift Exploits
This episode of the Diablo Podcast covers Greater Rift exploits and their ramifications, fans opinions on the most-needed Gambling fixes, if the game needs Torment 7-10, and what keeps you playing when...
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The Diablo 3 Podcast #155: Fave LGems and Achievement Bonuses
The fans have voted their favorite Legendary Gems, but what if LGems could be used on Followers? Why are players suddenly rolling over Greater Rift 50+? Should Achievements grant in-game bonuses as...
View ArticleDiablo Podcast – Blizzcon 2014 Special – Day One
Flux and N3rdwards have dragged themselves away from the demo machines for a quick half hour chat about their experiences with the Diablo 3 demo showcasing the new stuff therein. They’ve positioned...
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Diablo 3 Interview: Travis Day @ Blizzcon 2014
The subject of our developer interview at Blizzcon 2014 was Travis Day, a Systems Designer on Diablo 3. Armed with a big list of questions whittled down from the dozens of excellent suggestions you...
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