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* '''The [[Barbarian]]''' - The same character you played in [[Diablo II]], but with some [[Barbarian Skills|new skills]], and backed with power of the [[ancient]]s.
* '''The [[Witch Doctor]]''' - A new class that comes from the jungle region of [[Taganzi]], and uses [[Witch Doctor Skills|voodoo magic]] to do his bidding. One of his highlights is the [[Wall of Zombies]] spell.
New with Diablo III is the choice of gender for each class. It's not as customizable as the characters in popular MMO [[World of WarCraft]], but the developers have made it possible to choose a male or female character of the class they prefer.
==Monsters==
Diablo III will have a great array of [[monster]]s, and they will employ more intelligent behaviour, and effects as well. There will be more 'mini-boss' encounters that make for more epic gameplay, an example is the [[Thousand Pounder]], who isn't really a [[boss]], but a unit type. Other 'effects' include skeletons with large shields that can block and protects archers, [[ghoul]]s that climb up from sheer walls to attack you, or [[Grotesque]]s that explode into a hundred [[Lamprey]] monsters. We can expect many unique attack patterns and behaviours from the Diablo III monsters.
* '''The [[Moster|Monsters Article]]''' has much more information on monsters.
==Release InformationQuests==As usualNot that much information is yet available in regards to [[quest]]s, the release date for any Blizzard production is kept under wraps for as long as possible. What but what is known is that the quest system will help players interact more with the '''[[Diablo IIIlore]]''' of the game, but still be '''optional''', and not something you need to experience unless you so choose. [[Blizzard]] is claim the quest system itself will be '''new'behind'' . There will be the standard story-line quests, as well as optional random quests related to the game you are currently in and [[StarCraft IIclass]]-quests. The random quests will vary from game to game. The same [[location]] in the development cyclegame might spawn a caravan needing protection, or a mouldy tome which contains a quest, or perhaps just a big bad [[monster]]. ==Single Player and Multiplayer==You will be able to play Diablo III both offline on your PC/Mac as well as online with friends. A StarCraft release [[Jay Wilson]] have said on numerous occasions that the primary focus will be co-op multiplayer, but not excluding single player game. They want all the fans to meet up together as one community, and will make huge changes to the current setup. The preferred multiplayer system for 2009 and a [[Diablo III release in ]] will be [[Battle.net 2.0]] and there will be '''2010/2011NO LAN''' seems probable. The demo shown Besides the coop, it will also be possible to fight versus other players was . ===Battle.net 2.0===Blizzard have promised very well polishedbig changes in Battle.net 2.0, and besides removing the LAN functionality, which makes it harder the idea is to encourage people to estimate development time leftplay online with Achievements, handy friends/foes lists and community support. You can read more about confirmed Battle. Any other dates or rumours are that net features here:* [http://www.diii.net/articles/689867/definite-battlenet-20- rumoursfeatures Definite Battle.net 2.0 Features] ===Player Killing===PvP will be possible in Diablo III, but not as it works in Diablo II. Players will no longer be victim of "unwanted PvP action".
==Other Changes==Among the things that are not listed under their own headline, there are a few other things to highlight about Diablo Beta Testing===III:As with * The [[death penalty]] will be a lot more lenient. People will no longer loose [[experience]] when dying. Naturally, if the release date[[Hardcore]] mode makes a return, a time death will be permanent, but potentially possible for beta is friends to loot the corpse.* The old '''Mercenaries'currently unknown'are now called [[follower]]s, and it's now possible to have more than one with you on your travels.* Blizzard have not given a final decision if there will be a [[Hardcore]] mode in Diablo III or not, but [[Jay Wilson]] have said that he likes the idea and can't see any reasons why it should not be included.
===Game Age Rating=Release Information==The [[rating]] of As usual, the release date for any Blizzard production is kept under wraps for as long as possible. What is known is that [[Diablo III]] is estimated to be aimed for gamers above the age of 15, while still trying to avoid USK 18+ in Germany, or other similar ratings that would severely hamper the sales of the game in that country. ''behind'' [[BlizzardStarCraft II]] are more likely to censor in the game development cycle. A StarCraft release for 2009 and a Diablo III release in affected countries than '''2010/2011''' seems probable. The demo shown to avoid releasing players was very well polished, which makes it if the censorship is too harshharder to estimate development time left. Any other dates or rumours are that -- rumours.
==System Requirements==
Diablo III is made completely in 3D, using [[Havok]] physics engine, with a custom game engine made by Blizzard. The game will probably use a slightly higher level of system requirements than [[StarCraft II]], which also uses Havok, and is the closest thing we can compare the game to. You can read more on StarCraft II's requirements here:
* [http://www.starcraftwire.net/articles/954/starcraft-2-graphics-requirements-confirmed Graphics Requirements Confirmed] - The most prominent part of the system requirements, the graphics requirements released from Blizzard document.
==Hardcore Mode=Diablo Beta Testing===Blizzard have not given As with the release date, a final decision if there will be a [[Hardcore]] mode in Diablo III or not, but [[Jay Wilson]] have said that he likes the idea and cantime for beta is '''currently unknown'''t see any reasons why it should not be included.
==Quests=Retail Price===Not that much information The retail price for Diablo III is yet available in regards to [[quest]]s, but what is known is that the quest system unknown and will help players interact more with the '''[[lore]]''' of the game, but still be '''optional''', and not something you need stated closer to experience unless you so chooserelease. [[Blizzard]] claim the quest system itself will be It'''new'''. There will be the standard story-line quests, as well as optional random quests related to s likely that the game you are currently in and [[class]]-quests. The random quests will vary from game to game. The same [[location]] in the game might spawn a caravan needing protection, or a mouldy tome which contains a questbe "boxed" (no monthly fees, or perhaps just a big bad [[monster]]one-off price) and priced similar to other AAA titles.
==Other Changes=Game Age Rating===Among the things that are not listed under their own headline, there are a few other things to highlight about Diablo III:* The [[death penaltyrating]] will be a lot more lenient. People will no longer loose of [[experienceDiablo III]] when dying. Naturallyis estimated to be aimed for gamers above the age of 15, while still trying to avoid USK 18+ in Germany, if or other similar ratings that would severely hamper the sales of the game in that country. [[HardcoreBlizzard]] mode makes a return, a death will be permanent, but potentially possible for friends are more likely to censor the game in affected countries than to loot avoid releasing it if the corpsecensorship is too harsh.
You can follow the links to each specific section for further details on Diablo III development and information. You can also use one of the following links for further information:
* [[Media Coverage]] - All Interviews, Previews, Pictures, Videos and Articles from around the web.
* [[:Category:Basics|Diablo III Basics]] - A listing of articles with good information if you are new to Diablo III.
* [[Diablo III FAQ]] - Frequently Asked Questions
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