Mana Globe - Revision history

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Flux at 01:52, 8 January 2011

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Varquynne at 12:14, 7 January 2011

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DxAxxxTyriel: /* How they Dropped */

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‎How they Dropped

Flux at 06:26, 18 February 2010

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Flux at 06:23, 18 February 2010

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Flux at 06:22, 18 February 2010

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Elly at 16:09, 29 August 2009

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Leord at 09:38, 21 August 2009

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Leord: /* References */

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 [[Image:Mana-orb1.jpg|thumb|250px|Mana globes and a level up.]]'''Mana Globes''' were orbs of magical energy that functioned much like [[Health Globe]]s; they restored mana (25% of the maximum as a default, though some character skills were designed to boost this total) when a character picked them up. As you might expect, they looked just like health globes, but were blue, instead of red.
-Mana globes were removed from the game prior to the Blizzcon demo build in August 2009. Characters who previously benefited from mana globes now gain mana (or whichever resource) from health globes, if points are placed in [[skills]] or [[traits]] that enable this benefit.
+Mana globes were removed from the game prior to the Blizzcon demo build in August 2009.
 ==How They Dropped==
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 ::'''''Diii.net:''' Do you envision the health globes will boost [non-mana resources] in the way that the Wizard and Witch Doctor gained mana from them at Blizzcon?
 ::'''Jay Wilson:''' Um, maybe? *sounding intrigued* Usually in the third or fourth skill revision on classes we look at that kind of thing. For the Witch Doctor we figured that a lot of the mana things we had on the Wizard would work better on the Witch Doctor. We were having trouble maintaining enough mana while play testing the Witch Doctor. Especially if players didn’t take a specific mana recovery skill. So we focused on spreading that out across a lot more of the class so he can pull mana back more easily. When we get to other classes I’m sure we’ll look for more of that.
 ==References==

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 [[Image:Mana-orb1.jpg|thumb|250px|Mana globes and a level up.]]'''Mana Globes''' were orbs of magical energy that functioned much like [[Health Globe]]s; they restored mana (25% of the maximum as a default, though some character skills were designed to boost this total) when a character picked them up. As you might expect, they looked just like health globes, but were blue, instead of red.
-Mana globes were removed from the game prior to the Blizzcon demo build in August 2009. [[Wizard]]s and [[Witch Doctor]]s who formerly benefited from mana globes now gain mana (or [[instability]]) from health globes, if points are placed in the skills that enable this benefit.
+Mana globes were removed from the game prior to the Blizzcon demo build in August 2009. Characters who previously benefited from mana globes now gain mana (or whichever resource) from health globes, if points are placed in [[skills]] or [[traits]] that enable this benefit.
 ==How They Dropped==
-When mana globes were a feature, they only dropped when a Witch Doctor or Wizard was in the game. Wizards had a (now removed) skill called [[Mana Recovery]] which gave a % chance for a dead monster to drop a mana globe. Mana globes did not benefit Barbarians, since they did not provide any boost to their [[Fury]] [[resource pool|resource]].
+When mana globes were a feature, they only dropped when a Witch Doctor or Wizard was in the game. At that time Wizards used mana for their resource, and had a (since removed) skill called [[Mana Recovery]] which gave a % chance for a dead monster to drop a mana globe. Mana globes did not benefit Barbarians, since they did not provide any boost to their [[Fury]] [[resource pool|resource]]. Monks and Demon Hunters were not in the game at that time.
 ==Removal Explanation==
-The Diablo 3 team explained that while mana globes were functional, they weren't necessary. Only Wizards (prior to their mana becoming [[Instability]]) and Witch Doctors were able to use mana globes, and this added needless complexity to the game. It was easier to make health globes replenish both health '''and''' mana. This is not always the case; Wizards and Witch Doctors must spend some points in the various skills that enable them to gain mana from health globes before this function is enabled.
+The Diablo 3 team explained that while mana globes were functional, they weren't necessary. Only Wizards (prior to their mana becoming [[Instability]], and then [[Arcane Power]]) and Witch Doctors were able to use mana globes, and this added needless complexity to the game. It was easier to make health globes replenish both health '''and''' mana. This is not always the case; Witch Doctors must spend some points in the various skills and traits to enable them to gain mana from health globes.
 Giving health orbs that double purpose also made the health orbs more valuable to all characters. [[Jay Wilson]] said[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/jay-wilson-exclusive-full-transcript/] that prior to the change, Witch Doctors often had no use for health orbs, since they weren't taking much damage while staying behind their tanking pets. Post-mana globes, Witch Doctors need regular health orbs, since even if they aren't low on hit points, they generally want the mana boost.
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 When a health globe is consumed, all characters within range receive the bonus. This includes the bonus to mana (if any) a character would gain if they consumed the health globe themselves.
-It's unknown if there will be any benefits to the Barbarian's [[Fury]] or the [[Monk]]'s unnamed non-mana resource. The potential mana-like benefits to the [[Demon Hunter]] are likewise unknown.
+It's unknown if there will be any benefits to the Barbarian's [[Fury]], the [[Monk]]'s [[Spirit]], or the [[Demon Hunter]]'s unnamed resource.

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-[[Image:Mana-orb1.jpg|thumb|250px|Mana globes and a level up.]]'''Mana Globes''' are orbs of magical energy that function much like [[Health Globe]]s; they restore mana (25% of the maximum as a default, though some character skills can boost this total) when a character runs through them. As you might expect, they look just like health globes, but are blue, instead of red.
+[[Image:Mana-orb1.jpg|thumb|250px|Mana globes and a level up.]]'''Mana Globes''' were orbs of magical energy that functioned much like [[Health Globe]]s; they restored mana (25% of the maximum as a default, though some character skills were designed to boost this total) when a character picked them up. As you might expect, they looked just like health globes, but were blue, instead of red.
 Mana globes were removed from the game prior to the Blizzcon demo build in August 2009. [[Wizard]]s and [[Witch Doctor]]s who formerly benefited from mana globes now gain mana (or [[instability]]) from health globes, if points are placed in the skills that enable this benefit.
-==How they Dropped==
+==How They Dropped==
 When mana globes were a feature, they only dropped when a Witch Doctor or Wizard was in the game. Wizards had a (now removed) skill called [[Mana Recovery]] which gave a % chance for a dead monster to drop a mana globe. Mana globes did not benefit Barbarians, since they did not provide any boost to their [[Fury]] [[resource pool|resource]].
 ==Removal Explanation==
-The Diablo 3 team explained that while mana globes were functional, they weren't necessary. Only Wizards (prior to their mana becoming [[Instability]]) and Witch Doctors were able to use mana globes, and this added needless complexity to the game. It was easier to make health globes replenish both health '''and''' mana. This it not always the case; Wizards and Witch Doctors must spend some points in the various skills that enable them to gain mana from health globes before this function is enabled.
+The Diablo 3 team explained that while mana globes were functional, they weren't necessary. Only Wizards (prior to their mana becoming [[Instability]]) and Witch Doctors were able to use mana globes, and this added needless complexity to the game. It was easier to make health globes replenish both health '''and''' mana. This is not always the case; Wizards and Witch Doctors must spend some points in the various skills that enable them to gain mana from health globes before this function is enabled.
 Giving health orbs that double purpose also made the health orbs more valuable to all characters. [[Jay Wilson]] said[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/jay-wilson-exclusive-full-transcript/] that prior to the change, Witch Doctors often had no use for health orbs, since they weren't taking much damage while staying behind their tanking pets. Post-mana globes, Witch Doctors need regular health orbs, since even if they aren't low on hit points, they generally want the mana boost.
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 When a health globe is consumed, all characters within range receive the bonus. This includes the bonus to mana (if any) a character would gain if they consumed the health globe themselves.
-It's unknown if there will be any benefits to the Barbarian's [[Fury]] or the [[Monk]]'s unnamed non-mana resource. The potential mana-like benefits to the unrevealed [[fifth character]] are likewise unknown.
+It's unknown if there will be any benefits to the Barbarian's [[Fury]] or the [[Monk]]'s unnamed non-mana resource. The potential mana-like benefits to the [[Demon Hunter]] are likewise unknown.

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 ==How they Dropped==
-When mana globes were a feature, they only dropped when a Witch Doctor or Wizard was in the game. Wizards had a (now removed) skill called [[Mana Recovery]] which gave a % chance for a dead monster to drop a mana globe. Mana globes did not benefit Barbarians, since they did not provide any boost to their [[Fury]] resource.
+When mana globes were a feature, they only dropped when a Witch Doctor or Wizard was in the game. Wizards had a (now removed) skill called [[Mana Recovery]] which gave a % chance for a dead monster to drop a mana globe. Mana globes did not benefit Barbarians, since they did not provide any boost to their [[Fury]] [[resource pool|resource]].
 ==Removal Explanation==

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	The Diablo 3 team explained that while mana globes were functional, they weren't necessary. Only Wizards (prior to their mana becoming [[Instability]]) and Witch Doctors were able to use mana globes, and this added needless complexity to the game. It was easier to make health globes replenish both health '''and''' mana. This it not always the case; Wizards and Witch Doctors must spend some points in the various skills that enable them to gain mana from health globes before this function is enabled.		The Diablo 3 team explained that while mana globes were functional, they weren't necessary. Only Wizards (prior to their mana becoming [[Instability]]) and Witch Doctors were able to use mana globes, and this added needless complexity to the game. It was easier to make health globes replenish both health '''and''' mana. This it not always the case; Wizards and Witch Doctors must spend some points in the various skills that enable them to gain mana from health globes before this function is enabled.

−	Giving health orbs that double purpose also made the health orbs more valuable to all characters. Jay Wilson said that prior to the change, Witch Doctors often had no use for health orbs, since they weren't taking much damage while staying behind their tanking pets. Post-mana globes, Witch Doctors need regular health orbs, since even if they aren't low on hit points, they generally want the mana boost.	+	Giving health orbs that double purpose also made the health orbs more valuable to all characters. [[Jay Wilson]] said[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/jay-wilson-exclusive-full-transcript/] that prior to the change, Witch Doctors often had no use for health orbs, since they weren't taking much damage while staying behind their tanking pets. Post-mana globes, Witch Doctors need regular health orbs, since even if they aren't low on hit points, they generally want the mana boost.
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		+	::'''''Diii.net:''' Do you envision the health globes will boost [non-mana resources] in the way that the Wizard and Witch Doctor gained mana from them at Blizzcon?
		+	::'''Jay Wilson:''' Um, maybe? sounding intrigued Usually in the third or fourth skill revision on classes we look at that kind of thing. For the Witch Doctor we figured that a lot of the mana things we had on the Wizard would work better on the Witch Doctor. We were having trouble maintaining enough mana while play testing the Witch Doctor. Especially if players didn’t take a specific mana recovery skill. So we focused on spreading that out across a lot more of the class so he can pull mana back more easily. When we get to other classes I’m sure we’ll look for more of that.

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-[[Image:Mana-orb1.jpg|thumb|250px|Mana globes and a level up.]]'''Mana Globes''' are orbs of magical energy that function much like [[Health Globe]]s; they restore mana (25% of the maximum was the listed amount) when a character runs through them. As you might expect, they look just like health globes, but are blue, instead of red.
+[[Image:Mana-orb1.jpg|thumb|250px|Mana globes and a level up.]]'''Mana Globes''' are orbs of magical energy that function much like [[Health Globe]]s; they restore mana (25% of the maximum as a default, though some character skills can boost this total) when a character runs through them. As you might expect, they look just like health globes, but are blue, instead of red.
-==Speculation==
+The Diablo 3 team explained that while mana globes were functional, they weren't necessary. Only Wizards (prior to their mana becoming [[Instability]]) and Witch Doctors were able to use mana globes, and this added needless complexity to the game. It was easier to make health globes replenish both health '''and''' mana. This it not always the case; Wizards and Witch Doctors must spend some points in the various skills that enable them to gain mana from health globes before this function is enabled.
-==Related Articles==
-{{GamesCom 2009}}
+==Who Benefits?==
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	==Speculation==		==Speculation==
	From one perspective it seems likely that Mana Globes only drop when a [[Wizard]] is around, and considering the loot system it would only be visible for the Wizard. [[Health Globe]]s work completely opposite of that, dropping for all players and usable by all, healing all in the vicinity. It's also possible that the Mana Globe functionality is similar to that of the Health Globe.		From one perspective it seems likely that Mana Globes only drop when a [[Wizard]] is around, and considering the loot system it would only be visible for the Wizard. [[Health Globe]]s work completely opposite of that, dropping for all players and usable by all, healing all in the vicinity. It's also possible that the Mana Globe functionality is similar to that of the Health Globe.
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		+	==Related Articles==
		+	{{GamesCom 2009}}