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Slow

2009-09-18T08:49:11Z

Kurryz:

A slow is an effect that slows the targets movement speed. Often used in boss fights, to kite monsters around, or in PVP, again for kiting.

Diablo vs WoW controversy

2009-09-18T08:32:37Z

Kurryz: /* Dissimilarities */

The '''Diablo vs WoW controversy''' is about the fact that some fans feel [[Diablo III]] looks and feels too much like [[World of WarCraft]].

==Background==
Even since the [[art controversy]] started, people felt Diablo III was far to "comic-y" and shared too many attributes with WoW. Since both are in the RPG genre, they are bound to share many common traits, and since WoW was heavily inspired by Diablo II, a lot of ideas have come from D2, through WoW, and returned to Diablo III.

This uproar over the similarities between the two games seems to be primarily a vocal minority of players, similar to the art controversy.

==Similarities with WoW==
* Is an RPG, and therefore both inculde several genre-defining features.
* [[Gold]] is used as a primary resource for player-player trade.
* [[Auction House]] is planned.
* [[Skill]] system works similarily to the World of Warcraft talent system.
* Uses particle effects to make massive spells and glows in general.
* Automated status point distribution system.

==Dissimilarities==
* Diablo- Isometric camera
** WoW- First to third person free floating camera.
* Diablo- A focus on one against many, with one on one challenges.
** WoW- A focus on one on one, with one against many challenges.
* Diablo- Completable with a single player, giving the feeling that it is you against the world.
** WoW- Group/Raid only content, gives the feeling that you are taking part in a war.
* Diablo- Fast paced, often blurred combat.
** WoW- Slower, more focused combat.
* Diablo- Wide variety of epic skills, lets the player choose how they fight and makes them feel legendary.
** WoW- Smaller more specialized skill set, allows the player to efficiently complete their role.
* Diablo - completely damage oriented class design
** WoW - Tank, heal, damage class separation
* Diablo - point and cast/perform action (ideal with an isometric view)
** WoW - select and switch through targets and cast/perform action (at least for most damage spells, except [[AoE]])

==References==
* [http://forums.battle.net/thread.html?topicId=19820544439&sid=3000 B.net thread: How divergent must D3 be from WoW?]

[[Category:Controversies]]

Diablo vs WoW controversy

2009-09-18T08:24:56Z

Kurryz: /* Similarities with WoW */

The '''Diablo vs WoW controversy''' is about the fact that some fans feel [[Diablo III]] looks and feels too much like [[World of WarCraft]].

==Background==
Even since the [[art controversy]] started, people felt Diablo III was far to "comic-y" and shared too many attributes with WoW. Since both are in the RPG genre, they are bound to share many common traits, and since WoW was heavily inspired by Diablo II, a lot of ideas have come from D2, through WoW, and returned to Diablo III.

This uproar over the similarities between the two games seems to be primarily a vocal minority of players, similar to the art controversy.

==Similarities with WoW==
* Is an RPG, and therefore both inculde several genre-defining features.
* [[Gold]] is used as a primary resource for player-player trade.
* [[Auction House]] is planned.
* [[Skill]] system works similarily to the World of Warcraft talent system.
* Uses particle effects to make massive spells and glows in general.
* Automated status point distribution system.

==Dissimilarities==
* Diablo- Isometric camera
** WoW- First personish free floating camera.
* Diablo- A focus of one against many, with one on one challenges.
** WoW- A focus of one on one, with one against many challenges.
* Diablo- Completable with a single player, giving the feeling that it is you against the world.
** WoW- Group/Raid only content, gives the feeling that you are taking part in a war.
* Diablo- Crazed hack and slash awesomeness.
** WoW- Slower more focused combat.
* Diablo- Wide variety of epic skills, lets the player choose how they fight and makes them feel legendary.
** WoW- Smaller more specialized skill set, allows the player to efficiently complete their role.
* Diablo - completely damage oriented class design
** WoW - Tank, heal, damage class separation
* Diablo - point and cast/perform action (ideal with an isometric view)
** WoW - select and switch through targets and cast/perform action (at least for most damage spells, except [[AoE]])

==References==
* [http://forums.battle.net/thread.html?topicId=19820544439&sid=3000 B.net thread: How divergent must D3 be from WoW?]

[[Category:Controversies]]