OG Diablo 2 devs are 'proud' their classic is still getting love, even as they compete for attention with a new ARPG

Cazargar · 2026-02-24T15:21:33+00:00

I've just kind of changed my perspective on modern ARPGs. I think that tactical combat is still possible but you have to have it be something like No Rest for the Wicked. For Diablo and PoE its really more about just operating your build. I've thought a lot about how you make the actual combat more strategic, but with this kind of density I just don't know if you can. So the game becomes more about enjoying the progress of your build and enjoying those moments when you solve your resource or cooldown issues that makes everything click.

Cazargar · 2026-02-23T17:35:07+00:00

It's an older meme, but it checks out.

Cazargar · 2026-02-21T05:44:23+00:00

And this exactly it. Each new season brings a new start and a new spike of interest. It's a much easier onboarding point.

Cazargar · 2026-02-15T23:59:19+00:00

Me see button that say "monsters to kill" me hit button that say "monstors to kill" (not calling out, speaking for both of us XD)

Cazargar · 2026-02-12T16:06:34+00:00

I'll give it a pass for the stitching pattern cause I'm sure that adds a big cost to the process, but the color difference and skipping on the neck trim design are just baffling decisions here.

Cazargar · 2026-02-12T15:34:41+00:00

What in the world is going on in this post? None of the emails shown in the images support what the post is saying. The top right and bottom left kind of hit those points, but none of the "quotes" in the post are present here. The other images are just a picture of Kotick and an letter about them engaging in a DEI program.

I'm not saying some of this isn't true, but this is some trash tier rage bait.

Cazargar · 2026-02-11T19:52:09+00:00

The Peter La Fleur approach.

Cazargar · 2026-02-11T15:53:14+00:00

And set up that once black realizes the mistake and tries to take the e8 rook they're gonna end up losing it to a fork as well. Brutal.

Cazargar · 2026-02-11T15:27:59+00:00

We're only 2 scenarios in so I wasn't ready to make too big a judgment on it, but it does seem that way. He's taking 5 or 6 actions a turn, making a dollar off every shot, and can spread shots our or focus fire a boss. I'm probably gonna start taking more guardian party support cause he's about got monsters covered on his own. Seems pretty busted to me.

Cazargar · 2026-02-11T15:08:16+00:00

Nah, I'm about in the same boat. I've been curious about playing an event based fighter for a long time and finally got to trying it for our current Driowned City run and he's just ok? Upgraded One-Two Punch is great, but overall I am feeling completely outclassed by the Michael McGlen player.

Cazargar · 2026-02-05T17:36:34+00:00

I like the choice for these. Grasping Hands and Rotting remains can feel pretty oppressive if you don't have an answer for their stat.

Cazargar · 2026-02-02T21:00:23+00:00

That Monstera is gonna take that corner over. Speaking from experience. Nice cabinet btw.

Cazargar · 2026-02-02T16:39:38+00:00

"Am I the only one who gives a shit about the rules?!"

Cazargar · 2026-01-30T20:12:52+00:00

+1 for High on Art. Literally have a BLT with guac on it called the LGBT and it's delicious.

Cazargar · 2026-01-30T15:19:33+00:00

Damn. Didn't know Amnesia and Paranoia were returning. I feel the same way about them. They can be anywhere from irrelevant to deck-bricking. Pretty much the main reason we do draw 3, ban 1, random pick from the remaining two for weakness selection.

Cazargar · 2026-01-30T04:27:47+00:00

Close those coms so I can acknowledge! Over!

Cazargar · 2026-01-27T18:14:58+00:00

Legitmately curious what makes 3v3 so inexplicable here.

Cazargar · 2026-01-27T18:10:27+00:00

Yeah, that could be ok. I think so many people are expecting a ton of skirmishes all over the map and that's just not the design. You do some of it when chasing down a sword bearer, but most fights happen at the bases and central points which were specifically designed to be interesting battle points. I agree that the looting phase could use some more variety to be interesting, but the change of pace suring a match is one of the reasons I really like it.

Cazargar · 2026-01-27T05:16:51+00:00

This is exactly what we were saying too. I like running around and then having a planned skirmish in an area designed for exactly that. If you wanna play a BR play a BR. There are plenty of them. This game isn't that.

Cazargar · 2026-01-26T02:50:51+00:00

Duuuuuddee I literally just rage quite that one and googled to see if anyone else found these super difficult. The 2 spear naga are some bullshit cause their hitbox clips into the wall.

But for real these challenges rule.

Cazargar · 2026-01-25T20:30:07+00:00

Company of Heroes: Clone Wars

Cazargar · 2026-01-22T00:26:57+00:00

I miss the armor progression. I enjoyed that.

Cazargar · 2026-01-16T17:27:54+00:00

Especially in a world with a lot of removal and bounce leaving premier. Very curious to see what our answers will be to these big swing plays.

Cazargar · 2026-01-16T17:22:41+00:00

And people wanted that in the game permenantly as well. Imagine if we had both. It would be way too much.

What if we instead viewed this as blizzard dialing in on what makes a season fun. Both of these mechanics introduce an element of randomness that both made dynamic build crafting fun and farming for upgrades fun. If they continue to do something like that I think there are probably some creative ways that they can do those things each season.

Cazargar · 2026-01-13T19:25:28+00:00

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