I am new to these forums and most of the things I see here is arguments over what remaster is. There are people asking for X to be implemented or changed. I have googled and searched these threads and many have tried to explain but I think to help us all, Blizzard should come out and tell us what it is to them.
Now I am sure this will never happen because no matter what they say I am sure there will be people who do not like the answer and jumping down their throats. But I think for the overall health of the forum and people we need to understand Blizzards definition of this remaster
If there is a place where they officially have explained this, please comment as I would love to read it.
They basically already did. Their core design philosophy for changes was basically if it were already informally supported in the game they would consider giving it formal support. I don’t remember where they said that, i’d have to dig it up again, but they definitely did - it was months ago. This isn’t really controversial - its just that some people aren’t honest about the fact that they want a remake.
In the end, Blizzards definition would not make any difference. They will change whatever they want to change, regardless of any previous definitions they might have given.
Agreed. I do not think that the definition could never change. But maybe if there was a pinned post that defined it, and if they are going to change it, they can update that post. Its just more of source of truth that people can see
I think the released game will show their definition. I highly doubt that they will make a statement regarding this before it’s released, even though they already did make a few statements during blizzcon. I don’t have a video or written statement at hand.
In addition to what has already been said, Starcraft Remastered is an example of “remaster philosophy” that has been put into the market from Blizzard already. That is as good a definition as any.
On the diablo2.com home page, Blizzard uses the term remaster (or a variant three times):
Diablo® II: Resurrected™ is a remastered version of the quintessential action RPG Diablo® II. Pursue the mysterious Dark Wanderer and fight the denizens of hell as you uncover the fate of the Prime Evils Diablo, Mephisto, and Baal, now in up to 4K (2160p) resolution on PC. Diablo II Resurrected features:
Remastered graphics—monsters, heroes, items, spells, all resurrected
Fearsome demons, brave adventurers, and the world of Sanctuary, resurrected. Marvel at the denizens of this world in up to Ultra High Definition 4k (2160p) remastered graphics on PC—or enjoy the original Diablo II, old-school style—at the press of a button with the legacy toggle.
Each of these quotes have a compenent discussing graphics.
They also say:
Classic gameplay—the same Diablo II you know and love, preserved.
Blizzard does not say that additional options would not be added that would allow a player to select a more preserved experience versus a more modern experience. In fact, optional auto-gold pickup proves undeniably that they are willing to preserve the original D2 experience and make an optional and more modern change,
as i have said 50 times…he twists the facts to suit him best.
blizzard has not said that more is not coming…that’s true. but they have ALSO NOT said that something new is coming. Especially nothing that has NOTHING to do with the ORIGINAL. (new acts, new content, changed skills, e.g.).
They said “close to the original”
they said “Remaster” and “REMASTERED” more often
They did NOT say . “REMAKE”
they did NOT say: “hey guys here you have a box where i can put all your stupid wishes and then it will be built into the game”.
gold autopickup (with VERY low range) is a QoL update
The garbage that many wish for here has NOTHING to do with QoL.
Evil is resurrected in the timeless action RPG classic Diablo® II, and its acclaimed expansion Diablo II: Lord of Destruction®, now remastered and upgraded.
So, the upgraded could mean anything, while remaster was always about media anyways. Not sure were the confusion lays.
Remaster it’s about audio, video and visuals. The same applies to remake.
Other than that, like some said “classic d2 experience” equals using the older game behind the newer graphics.
The only thing we can’t know for sure it’s what the upgraded part for them means. We only suppose what could fall in that category, some would say downgrades it’s, really, the only term debatable.
They showed that on SC1 and W3R. But also Arcade collection , calling by example Lost Vikings definitive edition a version that combines both snes lost Vikings and megadrive lost vikings. Tbh, for me SC1, W3R and D2R it’s their way to make a definitive edition of those games on their own point of view, by doing changes they see fit.
which means as much as:
The game is too CLUNKY for a modern game so we add something like:
Auto Gold pickup
Advanced Stats
MUCH bigger stash (and its still not enough for you…what a surprise)
Shared stash (because players will mule anyway)
Shortcuts
ect.
There is NOTHING about more content! and certainly nothing about BALANCE CHANGES!
but they keep on babbling and arguing because they can’t get it into their BRAIN.
And I’m really looking forward to when the game finally comes out and it’s just the way it’s supposed to be.
Just like it was back then!
Basically this. Blizzard is going to do whatever they think will be best received by the market, limited by technical constraints. Demanding some sort of definition and expecting them to adhere to it like some commandment from god is unrealistic.
But to me these things are not something you do to just redo the graphics. These are types of changes which I think why so many people are asking for more changes because without being told the boundaries of those changes people are going to ask for the sky
More gold collected means more gambling.
More gambling means more items.
More items means more good items.
More good items means the trade economy is affected and the game is made easier.
The fact is what some may consider a QoL has implications. I support this as an option as I think the effects are modest but I can not claim that they are non-existent.