Path of Exile - The real sequel to Diablo 2.

[stormlord]

Path of Exile looks very promising, but I think I'll try Torchlight 2 first, as it's made by the actual Diablo 1/2 designers. Even the same person that made the Diablo 2 music did the music for Torchlight 2. I want to see how their design ideas have changed. More than that, since the game is moddable, it can be changed if players don't like it.

Some things off the top of my mind that give TL2 an advantage over PoE:
1. Moddable - especially when GUTS is released
2. Low system requirements
3. Offline play - being online is not required to play
4. Better randomization of dungeons/outdoors/monsters/etc
5. Better animations and better response

However, PoE is supposed to do these things better:
1. More secure online activity and economy leading to more competition - so when you "earn" something, be it gear or general accomplishment or pvp bragging rights, others can trust it's legit
2. Better graphics
3. Darker graphics - many people say PoE has a better atmosphere
4. Better customization - large skill tree that's supposed to be non-linear
5. Etc.

There're too many to count differences between Diablo 3 and Torchlight 2 and PoE. Inevitably, people will move back and forth and meander and find their place. It's good to have choices.

[Noselacri]

Great design theory, insanely unpolished. Just miles from an acceptable standard of coding and tuning. If this had been developed by a studio with the facilities for things like proper netcode and internal testing, this could be one of the best games ever. They're twenty employees right now and development is horrendously slow.

[Poundruss]

http://www.youtube.com/user/Kripparrian/videos?view=0

if you're interested in knowing more about PoE.

[TWDL_Prexus]

Game has everything and more that I wanted from Diablo 3. Just too many positive things to mention that I don't want to forget anything. You just need to try it. The passive tree might seem daunting at first but it's pretty awesome. Tip for new players, don't pass up those +life and resist passives, by level 30 you'll be getting owned if you go straight DPS.

I believe they said there are only 16 people that work for GGG and a lot of those are mods etc. For a small company they've made quite a game, future looks great for it.

[MrSparkle001]

So far so good. It feels very much like Diablo 2 which is good because I consider that game a masterpiece. The whole idea of finding and leveling skills through gems is odd and the skill tree is unwieldy but it does offer a lot of customization.

[HeallunRumblebelly]

Game is good. Currently playing my freezing pulse shadow (Davrahm). Add me :3 Also, yah, certain skills absolutely wreck framerates and playing with more than 3 people--you can't see shit. Loot system doesn't really make you want to play in public games, so...

But overall is good, just play with 1-2 buddies and try not to have any lightning arrow assholes :3

[Zeelot]

So far I like this game much better than D3. It's definitely solid. Though theres still quite a few kinks to work out in the beta. Smoother character movement would be nice!

[Zadrian]

Haven't played it and I've never even heard of it, but i'll give it a shot.

I've been trying out Wizardry Online which is "meh" at best (although I think it's fun to be able to kill people and take their stuff.. it's just too bad I would feel guilty if i started griefing people)

[MrSparkle001]

What I'm finding annoying is maps automatically resetting. Would be nice if it were only an option to reset maps after 8-12 minutes instead of automatic.

[Bamzal Sherbet]

Originally Posted by MrSparkle001 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

What I'm finding annoying is maps automatically resetting. Would be nice if it were only an option to reset maps after 8-12 minutes instead of automatic.

this. I just had a portal poof on me in town when i tried to get back to my dungeon [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]