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There Though [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blue-why-not-more-diablo-iii-blizzcon-panels/ fans were two great upset] at the math of 3 Diablo panels vs. 8 WoW and 7 SC2 at Blizzcon 2010, plus an the content and depth of the two Diablo III content panels was exceptional. The Open Q&A. The first two were great sources of information on game design and developmentwas less useful, and but such events are highly recommended always full of "noob" questions of little value to any serious fan of fans who have been following the gameclosely.

{{blzcom}} October 1415, 2010 -- Blizzard riles up more fans with [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/malecomparing-d2-to-wizardd3-gear-set-previewsets/ a preview of the D2 gear sets vs. D3 gear setsets] for the male [[Wizard]], fanning the flames of the [[Wizard#Male_Wizard_Controversy|previous controversy]] with spawns a huge debate about how the character designarmor *should* look.

{{blz}} October 14, 2010 -- Blizzard riles up more fans with [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/male-wizard-gear-set-preview/ a preview of the gear set] for the male [[Wizard]], fanning the flames of the [[Wizard#Male_Wizard_Controversy|previous controversy]] with the character design. Much [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-on-the-male-wizard-gear-set/ criticism and fan remixes ensue]. More [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/male-wizard-gear-set-remixes-keep-on-coming/ remixes and even fan art]. Finally, [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/vote-the-wizards-starfish-hat.-yes-or-no/ a fan vote reveals]... a lot of ambivalence, tending towards disapproval. {{blz}} October 13, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/female-witch-doctor-gear-set/ The female Witch Doctor] is shown sporting an interesting mask in this gear set preview. A [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/reworked-improved-female-wd-gear-set/ fan remix a few days later] creates more debate. {{com}} October 13, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-iii-should-have-pentagrams/Should Diablo III have Pentagrams]]? Blizzard has been removing many elements of real world culture and religion from WoW and D3, including crosses and pentagrams. Is this a bad thing? {{com}} October 12, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-blacksmiths-wagon-upgrade-progression-pointless-or-brilliant/ Artisan's upgrade pace] debated, with dozens of useful reader comments. {{blz}} October 8, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blue-on-act-lengths-in-diablo-iii/ Bashiok confirms] that [[Act IV]] will be a finale, like it was in Diablo II, and thus will be the shortest of the acts. {{blz}} October 7, 2010 -- Blizzard [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/female-barbarian-gear-set-preview/ showcases a gear set] for the female [[Barbarian]]. Discussion of her face's [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/female-barbarian-facial-evolution/ evolution to a prettier, softer] form was debated. Most fans [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/vote-female-barbarian-new-or-old/ approved of the change], as a vote proves.

{{blz}} September 30, 2010 -- Blizzard ramps up the excitement for Diablo III @ [[Blizzcon 2010]] by posting sneak peaks of character [[gear sets]] (note: not the same as [[Set items|item set]]s) [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/male-witch-doctor-gear-set-revealed/ starting with the] male [[Witch Doctor]]. A later post [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/male-witch-doctor-concepts-to-in-game-comparison/ compares his facial evolution], from concept art to the final game look.

{{blz}} September 21, 2010 -- One of the biggest announcements of the year was made, when [[Bashiok]] revealed that Diablo III's [[maximum level]] was going to be 60. This change was explained and discussed in numerous posts, on [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-iiis-maximum-level-announced-60/ the 21st], more [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-clvl-60-replies-and-debate/ on the 22nd], more [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/d3-difficulty-and-end-game-debate/ end game stuff on the 22nd], achievements [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-on-d3s-end-game-and-achievements on the 23rd], why not [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/im-clvl-60...-now-what/ more levels just for fun] on the 26th, [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/another-blue-defense-of-max-clvl-60/ and another discussion] on October 13th.