So, we've gotten some AWESOME feedback even before the server hit alpha that kind of made us step back and see something, what we were doing was looking at this from a approach of Everquest with a little Diablo, we got feedback from a couple people stating to sway away from EQ tactics (Tank//healer), and go more towards Diablo tactics (everyone can tank everything)

So TDLR;

Alpha will now have 5 classes! - These classes will be what we make LIVE.
Additional classes will be released with expansions.
The Class List is updated on our website. (Descriptions soon to follow).
Gems - Much like Diablo gems will be able to be inserted into gear.
EVERY CLASS will have some type of healing ability, plus potions that are open to be used from the General Vendor.
Gear - Has randomized stats on it, over 1,000 custom items have been added for the first zone.
Weapons - While some weapons are restricted by class their stats are ALL Randomized.
Mobs - Will have HIGHER hit points, to make up for this, they lack a bunch of damage, this being said, if you aggro 50 mobs, expect to die, still.
Bosses - Will have strategies built into them, allowing every class to be able to solo them with some effort brought into it.
Loot - Loot in general is done by a ITEM LEVEL drop rate. Example; Normal Sword is Item Level 10 that mobs 1-5 will drop, mobs 6-10 will drop Item Level 11 (or 15, un-decided).

We want to say, once again, SORRY about the delay, but getting feedback before the server even opens is just... amazing, makes us look twice or three times at it. Lol... As a unrelated post -- Here is a video. We're sorry.

If you have any EXTRA feedback for us, please drop us a line on our webpage, OR a post here, we do check it daily. Hopefully this is the last HUGE change we're making.

to start with,
Im a massive diablo fan, i havnt played Diablo 3 though, heard to many bad reviews, and didnt want to ruin my D2 experience,
heck i still play D2 to this day, download numerous mods to change the game slighty but keeping it to the D2 style,

Suggustion about the Loot, Preparps do it so Mobs 1-5 can drop item level 1-10, so mobs 6-10 can drop randomed from 10-15 etc, to make it more Diablo ish, because lets say Blood Raven run, 2 different runs, same business , 1 run might drop say a level 10 sword, then next run might only drop a say a level 7 sword etc,

I Apolgise for my Spelling + Grammer, it is my bad flaw,

But when the server is up and running, I will be planning to jump on it straight away and have some D2 fun EQ style :) or EQ fun D2 Style :)
Thanks for reading
Bow/Mycom

Boweq, one thing you should realize is that we are not limiting ourselves to just D2. We are attempting to incorporate the whole franchise. Pulling pieces from all the games.

With that being said, I will talk to Nerd about your suggestion, however, I think you are confusing what we meant about Item Levels.

The Item Levels are not required levels on gear, it is just how the item relates to the rest of the gear on the server.

(I.E. An IL of 10 will be better than a IL of 5.)
At the moment, there is no required level on gear, as is because you can only go to level 10 during the alpha. However, in the future, I'm sure there will be required levels on gear.

Hey there, Mycom.

As Jahar said - We are using all of the Diablos, one, two and three. Three we are only using the classes, because lets be honest, Diablo 3 SUCKED. xD

Hmm, I'm a bit confused on what you mean far as the gear, but lets throw this example out there; SwordA has 10 damage, 25 delay, and random stats (Example; 1 STR, 2 STAM and 10 HP). SwordB has 8 Damage, 25 delay, and random stats (Example; 2 STR, 3 STAM, and 15 HP). -- Mind you, as I stated, there are over 1,000 CUSTOM items made, while I will not tell you how many of each type can drop, I can assure you, it's plentiful (We'll add more if we have to. :))

Both of these items are Item Level 10 -- As said every *normal* item is Item Level 10.

If you kill a boss, lets use Leoric;

VV THIS IS JUST AN EXAMPLE AND IS NOT WHAT THE ACTUAL PERCENTAGES NOR THE ACTUAL GEAR IS THAT WILL DROP VV

You walk in, kill Leoric. Once you do so he has a chance (80%) to drop a RARE item, a chance to drop a LEGENDARY item (10%), and a chance to drop a SET item (.1%), as well as a couple of normal items. The RARE is Item Level 11, Legendary is Item Level 12, and Set is 13. This way we can have a randomized chance of the boss dropping each of these items. -- When you advance to the next part of the act AFTER you kill Act One Part One boss the item levels go to 15, so the next big boss will drop the same set up, except, item levels will be 15. So in theory, any boss mobs that we have set up, has a chance to drop Rare, Legendary, or a Set item.

^^ THIS IS JUST AN EXAMPLE AND IS NOT WHAT THE ACTUAL PERCENTAGES NOR THE ACTUAL GEAR IS THAT WILL DROP ^^

We used GeorgesS tools top randomize all of our stats (Which by the way, was awesome.)

Did this clear it up for you a little bit? If not, try to elaborate a little more, and I'll see if I can't break it down better for you. :)

Yeahh, that cleared it up perfectly for me,
Thanks,
Can not wait till the server is out :)

We could group up, maybe? Haha, I can't wait either.

I'll stop by and probably end up being a critic to your development, which in some cases is good.

looking forward to your ideas.

Yeahh,
Kingly sounds great :), Not sure what class ill beee

Always look forward to your criticism, Maze. :)

Expect Lots of Feedback from myself aswell,
Im a very strong minded person, so be ready lol :),

Looking foward for the server to be ready aswell

More asking for free itams and complaining when he can't 4box content, than feedback.

I laughed.

Say what you mean, mean what you say, you have that down well, haha.

I slightly chuckled at this, the possibility of this server enabling boxing, is VERY low.

well to start with, i cant remeber last time i just 4boxed,

proberly Mariomario's server, which where maze hacked my acounts and deleted my gear lmao,

if you still want to go on ranting about me, feel free dosnt bother me,

I aint Flaming on this Thread, Server seems interesting, so cant wait for when its out,.