Just keep your word Blizzard

[Firetail-2725]

@Shadout-2849

How about you stop telling people that they cant speak their mind.

Because you guys are ALWAYS coming around the corner with the same crap and your selfishness upsets me. THEREFORE.
I want the game what Blizzard has announced!
YOU want to make a bunch of S.HIT out of it.
and that for MONTHS with always the same stupid arguments. I am so sick of it

[Ooh4-2176]

Agreed, don’t let fancy and boring changes destroy this masterpiece!

[swagman-1243]

@Firetail-2725

I want the game what Blizzard has announced!

We already don’t have the game Blizz announced. It’s moved well-beyond this. You can ignore this all you want, but you’re well-behind the times already. You’re screaming at us to stop talking about changing the game well-after Blizz has already done so.

[Firetail-2725]

@swagman-1243

We already don’t have the game Blizz announced. It’s moved well-beyond this. You can ignore this all you want, but you’re well-behind the times already. You’re screaming at us to stop talking about changing the game well-after Blizz has already done so.

oh and just because you think that it is already no longer the game what blizzard has announced, they can now just add MORE crap yes ?
NO
by the way: TC/IP thing: doesn’t bother me
Shared Stash: great thing
The small QoL updates : great thing
fixing bugs is great!

what has been changed so far and also announced before is great!
but I do not want MORE.
The more they change the bigger the chance that it doesn’t feel like a D2 remaster anymore. and the bigger the chance that they screw it up.

and if they even THINK about making any balance changes it’s already too late anyway. because Blizzard can’t do exactly TWO things:

1- Balance
2- Itemization

[Rieven-2285]

Hard to say either way. They could be planning a bunch of stuff or not. One things for sure they will blow smoke up your orifice to sell more copies of the game pre release.

Who knows what will happen post release either way someone’s going to be on this forum complaining about it lol

[MicroRNA-1507]

Blizzard/VV repeatedly said that they were open to more changes if the players wanted them. Here are quotes and links for you to see in one place the verifiable truth.

@MicroRNA-1507

Here are some.

@MicroRNA-1507

JagatPlay: Interview with Blizzard (Diablo II: Resurrected)! - Aroged

A: Given that multiplayer co-op will be an important part of Diablo II: Resurrected in the future, will there be an option for gamers to get direct loot instead of having to fight over each other?

Mat: As Andre previously said, for now, we are only focused on remixing the best gaming experience that Diablo II can offer in its original form. Then of course, listen to gamers’ feedback before the final release.

https: //us.forums.blizzard.com/en/d3/t/screenshot-of-blizzard-survey/30125
The D2R accessibility blog post link
How We’re Making Diablo® II: Resurrected™ More Accessible to Everyone — Diablo II: Resurrected — Blizzard News

The quotes below are moreabout changes in general and listening to player feedback.

@MicroRNA-1507

Here are undeniable facts and statements that prove that Blizzard is considering balance changes if the players want them.

On March 7, this Blizzard interview was released and directly quote from
How Diablo 2: Resurrected is calling on the spirit of the original ARPG | PCGamesN

**Players have cheesy strategies and classes they’ve come to love over the years. Are you keeping those intact, or will the game receive a balance pass to give the lesser loved classes their time in the sun?**

Chris Lena: Yeah, we made a decision not to do balance changes right now, for the very reason that we want to make sure we deliver the authentic experience. Who knows what might happen in the future with feedback. I know our designers have a list of things they would love to do. So we’ll see how that goes going forward.

How will Diablo 2: Resurrected be maintained once it releases? Will there be balance patches or updates to keep it fresh?

CL: I think that conversation starts with the technical alpha and goes through to launch. It’s really about what players are looking for and what they want. We love this game – we’re remastering it 20 years later – so we would love to continue giving players what they want.

CA: Yeah, I think our focus is really to listen to the community and see what they say online, and then see where it goes from there.

Another Blizzard interview is directly quoted from:
[Diablo 2: Resurrected’s single-player alpha starts this Friday | PCGamesN](https://www.pcgamesn.com/diablo-2-resurrected/alpha-release-date)
`Lena told us that the door is open for things like balance changes to help keep the game vibrant for a modern community – if, indeed, players indicate that they actually want that to happen.`

We also know that Blizzard asked about introducing balance changes in BOTH of their D2R surveys. Of note, the second survey indicated that balance changes may be introduced after launch, suggesting that the duration of the multiplayer beta and release date is not terriibly relevant to whether balance changes are introduced post launch.

[quote="BillyMaysed-1834, post:50, topic:36859"]
From literally DAY ONE of the announcement they repeated at least 48 times during the D2R deep dive that this was **only a remaster, not a remake, and therefor would receive very little changes beyond minor QoL.**
[/quote]

I think that this is incorrect. Please provide links to at least 48 times that Blizzard said no balance changes would occur and that the only changes would be completely restricted to graphics and QoL updates. I provided proof that Blizzard stated more than once that balance changes are under consideration. To my knowledge, Blizzard has never stated that they abandoned their prior comments about balance changes being possible if the players want them.

Even one quote where Blizzard explicitly said that there will never be balance changes in D2R would be nice to support your claim. To my knowledge, none exist.

From a few days ago
Diablo 2: Resurrected’s Post Launch Content Plans (gamerant.com)

Question: With Diablo 2: Resurrected was there ever any consideration of keeping the core game mechanics intact, but still finding ways to maybe add new enemies or new items? Things that just add more without changing the core experience?

Blizzard (Rob and Michael ): Oh, yeah. We definitely geeked out about those kind of things. Lots of things that wouldn’t fundamentally change anything but could just be plugged in. We wanted to build a strong foundations before we started hitting the third and fourth floors. We definitely have lots of ideas, but right now we’re making sure we get the core game right. We’ve unlocked all the ladder specific content and can do that in single player and non-ladder. We’ll have to see what happens once the game goes live in terms of what we do in terms or balancing, new items, etc.

[PisaroOne-2446]

@QuantumSense-1909

You can’t lose if you do that.

Blizzard can… a game with 100% same mechanics like a 2001 game (for gods sake we got some changes) wouldnt be sell very well…

[ARTPOP-1598]

I personally don’t mind new content and/or an expansion. They should probably keep it separate though, so the purists get what they want also.

[Firetail-2725]

yes have fun then with your junk after they have screwed around on an almost perfect game because the stupid community can NEVER get enough.
a half a year after release you won’t recognize D2Res.
Thanks a lot already.

[Voodoo-11409]

Blizzard,Blizzard,Blizzard…when will people realize blizzard isnt in charge of what the devs do to this game cause they arent the one that made the remaster…

[swagman-1243]

@Firetail-2725

oh and just because you think that it is already no longer the game what blizzard has announced, they can now just add MORE crap yes ?

That have, they are, and they will continue to make changes. The 1.14 baseline is slipping further and further into the rearview mirror. You’ll only see if it you look.

@Firetail-2725

by the way: TC/IP thing: doesn’t bother me

That’s your opinion. Other players feel differently. The killing of mods and gutting of ladder were much more of a problem, I believe.

@Firetail-2725

but I do not want MORE.

That ship has sailed - and driving farther away all the time.

Rod’s already discussed they’re looking at new runewords down the road.

So, be as dogmatic as you’d like. Doesn’t change the fact that Blizz has already broken its promise about “that same D2 experience you love,” They’re continuing to make significant changes to even the beta versions, and they’re telling us they’re planning on even more changes/improvements in the future.

So, keep drawing lines in the sand. But, those lines will be moving all the time whether you like it or not.

[Firetail-2725]

well then V.V. is just a bunch of liars who dont deserve THAT Job.

[MicroRNA-1507]

@Firetail-2725

well then V.V.

The quotes I provided span ~6 months. Their intention has been clear. With this information, you can decide what you want to do financially.

[swagman-1243]

I can see how you’d see it this way. But, I have to admit (unlike most Blizz initiatives), these VV guys seem to be fairly competent. You have to admit it that D2R is beautiful, and really captures the spirit of D2 in a way I didn’t fully expect. Yes, there are a few issues in performance (rubber banding, walls, etc.), but it seems to be a lot better than I’d expected or hoped.

Perhaps with some steady hands on the wheel (Rod F. also seems pretty good), that they’ll keep the spirit of D2 alive, and if they make any changes, they’ll be well thought out, implemented properly, and do not change the game play in many significant ways.

[Firetail-2725]

@swagman-1243

Perhaps with some steady hands on the wheel (Rod F. also seems pretty good), that they’ll keep the spirit of D2 alive, and if they make any changes, they’ll be well thought out, implemented properly, and do not change the game play in many significant ways.

yes until the idiots in suits (and the money) come around the corner and ORDER V.V. to change the game and listen to the cries of people who don’t buy until they get what they want.

as I said… in half a year a PERFECT remaster will become a pile of garbage. Because guys with money and ZERO clue ORDER people WITH clue to make changes based on demands of the broad CASUAL masses.

This is what will happen

good that the game was not even more expensive

[PisaroOne-2446]

@Firetail-2725

as I said… in half a year a PERFECT remaster will become a pile of garbage. Because guys with money and ZERO clue ORDER people WITH clue to make changes based on demands of the broad CASUAL masses.

or because some people are objective and dont like a game with outdated mechanics from 2001

[swagman-1243]

Well, true, you can never overestimate Blizz suits’ ability to take the wrong turn almost all the time. However, a lot of those guys are gone, with more going out the door. Bringing in fresh blood might help the typical Activision poison from seeping in too quickly.

I guess I see D2 a bit differently than you. I admit, it’s my favorite game of all time, and I’m thrilled it’s been brought up to 2020’s standards, as far as graphics go. But, I’ll also admit D2/LoD wasn’t perfect. It did have things that needed work.

I guess I’m OK if VV gives it a nice shave and hair cut. It’s already had a great dye-job!

[Hurzk-2676]

@QuantumSense-1909

When you announced D2R, you made a singular promise. This was a Remaster, NOT a Remake. So far, you’ve been for the most part, fairly faithful to this promise.

meh lame, you dont get to chose what they do with the game.

hopefully we will get alot of stuff post launch, act 6, more items maybe, rune/gems stacking. personal loot option, could be cool.

[Firetail-2725]

@Hurzk-2676

meh lame, you dont get to chose what they do with the game.

hopefully we will get alot of stuff post launch, act 6, more items maybe, rune/gems stacking. personal loot option, could be cool.

“meh lame, you dont get to chose what they do with the game”. <— ÄHM…

what do you think you are doing ?
They announce a game and all the bored people act like: "hm yes then I want THAT …THAT too. THIS ONE…jop… You can also include this FEATURE…hm…

Are you still fine? This is not a wish concert
we can be glad to FINALLY get a remaster of the game after such a long time.

how about writing all this s.hit in the D4 forum?!

[Kani-1905]

Since when patching a game turns a remaster into a remake? People want Blizzard to continue to support D2 and that means new patches with content and some changes.