What should an endless dungeon be like?

Vaneras from the official Diablo III forums asked the fanbase what an endless dungeon should be like:

Blizzard Tracker: May 25, 2013

Endless dungeons is a topic that have been brought up quite a few times now, although I must admit I have never seen the idea combined with the suggestion of old Diablo bosses reappearing in them :-)

Endless dungeons is an idea that there are many different takes on and we have seen quite a few variations on the idea being posted on these forums and elsewhere. This idea was actually also being discussed in a recent live stream interview with Travis Day and Wyatt Cheng on Archon the Wizard's twitch stream:

Does the idea of endless dungeon come up in those conversations?
Travis: Yes, we talk about that a lot. It’s funny, with endless dungeon, it’s… it’s something people will heatedly debate what that’s supposed to mean. I have my own take, but I’m not sure what everyone wants from it. My take is that players want a measuring stick, to see how far you can go, like they reached level 200 or something. But I think the real purpose is that players just want to play for a long time without repeating the same levels over and over again. They don’t want just more Alkaizer runs.

So, to get a little more clarification on this idea, what exactly is it you have in mind when you think about an Endless Dungeon? What is it that you would like to see or find in such a dungeon? And also, what kind of gameplay and goals would you want and aim for if you could play in an endless dungeon?

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Fan Creation of the Week: SakuraFlame and Kotori Cosplay

Blizzard Tracker: May 25, 2013

The world of Sanctuary can be a dark and ominous place filled with terrors unseen and nightmares manifested to life. But amidst the turmoil, there are some who dare to stand up against the continuous onslaughts from the Burning Hells, and it takes dedicated individuals to do justice to recreating those heroes in the flesh.

This week’s community spotlight shines on cosplayer SakuraFlame and her detailed cosplay of a level 60 Diablo III Wizard, as well as her friend and compatriot Kotori's Demon Hunter cosplay. Each of them constructed their own costumes, and Anstellos and Photogeny were responsible for many of their fine photos.

SakuraFlame was also kind enough to share an assortment of behind-the-scenes photos chronicling the creation of her ornate cosplay. You can find a few glimpses below of some of the intense preparation and hard work that goes into creating a truly epic cosplay.

SakuraFlame and Kotori group up to take on photographer Anstellos.

Kotori also recently joined SakuraFlame for an atmospheric photoshoot with impressive results!

Eager to see more of SakuraFlame and Kotori's cosplay photos? Check out more of their work over onSakuraFlame and Kotori's DeviantART galleries!

Developer Live Stream Interview w/ Archon the Wizard

Blizzard Tracker: May 24, 2013

Last Wednesday, game designers Wyatt Cheng and Travis Day joined Archon the Wizard in his anniversary stream on Twitch to chat about the game, address some popular community topics, and answer questions live from viewers.

In case you weren't able to tune in on May 15, you can still catch the full discussion below. There's about 4 hours worth of content, so (in the words of Deckard Cain)...stay awhile and listen.

Note: These videos may not work on mobile devices.


(Warning: videos contain mature language.) Thank you to Archon the Wizard for hosting this chat, and to everyone who stopped by to watch and ask questions!

Also check out the transcript of the stream

Community Commentary: Philanthropy Station

Community Commentary: Philanthropy Station.

Blizzard Tracker: May 24, 2013

This week's Community Commentary shout-out goes to runit3 and his awesome project known as the "Philanthropy Station."

Designed to give new players and veteran players a way to connect, the Philanthropy Station is all about helping others out. The way the project works is pretty simple: veteran players volunteer their services in one of several categories -- including Hardcore, Ubers MP10 (or requested MP), Paragon leveling MP10 (or requested MP), power leveling, questing, and build advice and game mechanics -- and then other players sign up to matched with verified volunteers according to the type of gameplay or assistance they're looking for.

There's an application process as well as a few rules for players to follow (all in place to provide the best experience possible for everyone involved), so if you're interested in supporting this project or think you might benefit from a little philanthropy, be sure to head over to the official forums to learn more!

Know of any other similar community-run projects, services, or groups that focus on new player help? Share a link in the comments or send an email to lylirra@blizzard.com.

Sword of Justice Trade Paperback Available For Pre-Order

Blizzard Tracker: May 24, 2013

Written by Aaron Williams (Nodwick, North 40) and illustrated by French artist Joseph Lacroix (L'Encyclopédie du mal), Diablo: Sword of Justice is set to release in trade paperback this July!

From the dark world of Sanctuary comes the tale of a hero's birth. Haunted by his harrowing past, a wanted man named Jacob finds his destiny at the foot of a mountain shattered by the legendary sword of Tyrael, the archangel of Justice. 

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Previously released, these five issues will now also be sold together in one volume. Preorder your copy today at Amazon and Barnes and Noble!

Diablo III’s One-Year Anniversary Infographic

Blizzard has posted a very cool infographic about Diablo III.

Blizzard Tracker: May 21, 2013

It's been one hell of a year.

Heroes have risen, angels have fallen, and the mortal realm of Sanctuary has once again been saved from the brink of despair. As Nephalem, your accomplishments are innumerable. You’ve saved a village from the risen dead, laid to rest the tortured soul of a dishonored king, solved the mystery of the Fallen Star, avenged the death of a powerful Horadrim, unlocked the secrets of the Black Soulstone, cast Belial from his throne of deceit, stopped a demonic invasion almost single-handedly, restored Hope, and vanquished the Prime Evil, preserving the sanctity of the High Heavens and ushering in a new age for the world as we know it.

But have you ever wondered how your deeds measure up in the real world? To showcase the strength of the Diablo III community and how awesome you all are, we've put together some interesting statistics.

How many heroes have been created? How many demons have been slaughtered in pursuit of treasure? And just how many times has the Lord of TERROAR Terror been killed? Find out below!

If you'd like to view the infographic in a separate browser, click here.

Anniversary Buff Extended by One Day

Blizzard has extended the anniversary buff by one day, so make sure you use it before it expires!

Blizzard Tracker: May 21, 2013

Just as a reminder for all players, the Diablo III anniversary buff will expire in the Americas on Thursday, May 23, at 9:00 a.m. Pacific (12:00 p.m. Eastern). 

For those of you with characters in our other gameplay regions, the buff will be disable on Wednesday, May 22, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific in Asia and on Thursday, May 23, at 12:00 a.m. Pacific in Europe. 

Note: We elected to extend the buff by 1 day, so this time frame is bit later than we first communicated. Apologies for any confusion, but yay for another day of demon-slaying buffs!

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