As stated by the Blizzard developers, the new drop system in Diablo 3 will make monsters drop several items specific to each person in the game. That means no more ninja looting of items at the moment that you see them. This is a huge change from the Diablo 2's quick "loot or lose out" system we are all so used to.
Will this make the game any less fun? Probably not. In Diablo 2, it was kind of annoying when you got to a some good drops with your party, and some guy ends up getting them all because he was right next to where they dropped, and clicked the screen quickly. So now this new system will be able to balance the items out for everyone. There will finally be no more leeching for items in Diablo multiplayer.
Part 1 of the Diablo 3 Developer Footage
It is sort of like in the MMORPGs, where you also get to split the items between the people, so hopefully everyone gets something good. Of course nobody wants Diablo 3 to be an MMORPG, I'm sure. That is what World of Warcraft is for. Diablo should stick to it's roots, and continue what it did before, but of course with a lot of upgrades. And this is what we seem to have on our hands here, which is great.
This new drop system will help avoid some of the problems in the past and make for a more enjoyable game. Also hopefully they will add a system where the part leader can choose what type of looting is allowed, so it can either the master looter can take the item, or whoever rolls the highest number for it. This type of system is much better than before, because it allows each party to customize how they want the drops to work. Of course this is a MMORPG feature, but I think everyone will agree that it is a step forward from the older Diablo 2 drop system.
Of course I am sure many will not be pleased with this new system, and will want the old system back, where anyone can pick up anything that drops at any time. But you have to realize that games always improve all of their features, in a series, so in the long run, this will be better for most people, and I am glad Blizzard is implementing it.
New Drop System in Diablo 3
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6 comments:
July 22, 2008 3:46 AM
well, i like the drop system for d2. but it needs some change so it's good to improve it. i also hated that nunja looting.. so .. it's going to be a huge (and good) change in my opinion =)
August 16, 2008 9:28 AM
I have extremely strong feelings on this point:
The difference between the Diablo 2 and Diablo 3 loot systems is, like you said, the "enjoyable game". HOWEVER, it's also like saying someone who's never been cut, scraped, or bruised in their entire life is better off than a professional skateboarder who has scars all over his knees and elbows. Today, one is afraid to even go outside, while the other is enjoying life rather than being afraid of it...
My 2 cents: Diablo 2 taught me how to cope with disappointment. Diablo 3 fails on this point, and yes, it will be more enjoyable. No, it will not teach you the life-lessons D2 did...
September 10, 2008 1:08 PM
If your realying on D3 to teach you life lessons, I would say the chances of you getting out and enjoying life are already slim to none.
May 6, 2009 3:47 PM
haha! he makes a good point there sorry...
June 26, 2009 11:01 PM
it will kind of make items kind of worthless then it did in d2. so if ever1 gets it there will be no vaule of it. so gold will be ou real tradeing thing
August 9, 2009 12:46 PM
well in my openion video games such as diablo are not made to teach life lessons they are to teach you to have some fun when you have nothing to do and NOT FOR LESSONS ITS FOR FUN AND ADICTION
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