DIABLO 3 to use Havok Physics, DX10.1

[Super XP]

DX11 was in developement for a long time before DX10 ever came out. The same process can be said about GPU's and CPU's. That's the only way to get games out B4 DX11 release date.

 

[Mussels]

DX11 was in developement for a long time before DX10 ever came out. The same process can be said about GPU's and CPU's. That's the only way to get games out B4 DX11 release date.

DX10 and DX11 are tied in so well, they were probably designed together. DX10 didnt have much new apart from D3D10, whereas DX11 has many new shinies like directcompute.

 

[Super XP]

All I know is I can’t wait for Diablo 3 to get released. I loved both 1 & 2 and can’t wait to add the 3rd to my PC game collection.

Good point and further supports Diablo 3 based on DX11. DX10.1 was temporary and was the 1st step toward DX11. DX11 should be with us for a much longer time than DX10 &
DX10.1

There’s already talk about a DX12 due out sometime in mid to late 2012. They need to perfect DX11 before they DX12 ever gets released.

 

[Super XP]

Have you guys seen the new screen shots of Diablo 3? WOW, this game is going to look AWESOME!!!!!!

LINK:
http://us.blizzard.com/diablo3/?rhtml=y&rhtml=y

 

[Mussels]

Have you guys seen the new screen shots of Diablo 3? WOW, this game is going to look AWESOME!!!!!!

LINK:
http://us.blizzard.com/diablo3/?rhtml=y&rhtml=y

you realize that after viewing these screenshots, i'm going to have to kill you for making me want to play the game, right?

 

[douglatins]

OMG those news are ancient, man since 4870 released that was known.
Also why go 10.1 and still look like a smoothed Diablo2?

 

[copenhagen69]

i wonder how the gear will be in this game

 

[Super XP]

you realize that after viewing these screenshots, i'm going to have to kill you for making me want to play the game, right?

 

[trt740]

Lol, so why not develop the game for DX11 and then no need to worry about Havok?

most likely they have had it developed for 3 years and don't want to re do the engine, plus they most likely want to release it on the consoles and they are not dx 11

 

[pantherx12]

I don't really like the painted effect some of the textures have.

 

[MK4512]

Am I the only one dissapointed by the graphics? I thought a game that took this much development time would look the part.

 

[pantherx12]

Gameplay is more important then graphics in the Diablo Series , they also want the game playable on many systems so it sells more.


Although I have to say the style of graphics isn't my type ...

 

[MK4512]

Gameplay is more important then graphics in the Diablo Series , they also want the game playable on many systems so it sells more.


Although I have to say the style of graphics isn't my type ...

Well, that's why graphics options were invented.

 

[nt300]

most likely they have had it developed for 3 years and don't want to re do the engine, plus they most likely want to release it on the consoles and they are not dx 11

DX11 should gain you better performance with better visuals. Even if Diablo 3 was being developed under DX10.1, it would take penuts to do a little switcharu onto DX11. Just like the mod said, they have alot in common with 4 major improvement differences under DX11. It can be done very easily is my point
They can very easily port any DX11 game onto DX9/10 consoles with a flick of a switch.

Gameplay is more important then graphics in the Diablo Series , they also want the game playable on many systems so it sells more.

Although I have to say the style of graphics isn't my type ...

Hehe, this game is targeted for people like you. It's going to hook like glue especially when you play it in high def 1080p. I also heard there’s going to be an element of some FPS in this game which is the big surprise or not because I just spilled the beans Sorry Blizzy

 

[happita]

I also heard there’s going to be an element of some FPS in this game which is the big surprise or not because I just spilled the beans Sorry Blizzy

Stop messin', I will seriously hook you!!

 

[Disparia]

Graphics smaphics. I'll take another game that looks like D2...

http://www.theburnerishot.com/photo/Diablo2-HD.jpg

 

[pantherx12]

Graphics smaphics. I'll take another game that looks like D2...

http://www.theburnerishot.com/photo/Diablo2-HD.jpg

You know I wouldn't might super high res Diablo 2, mmm high res sprite based game

 

[Disparia]

http://www.moddb.com/games/diablo-2/downloads/d2multires-version-102

The previous screenie was just for show unfortunately as it's a bit slow (at least on my system). 1280x, 1440x, and 1680x are much faster and look worlds better than stretched 800x600.

 

[pantherx12]

Technically the the actual game ( rather then interface) is still stretched out unless they replaced all the sprites and such like.

I would love to see the sprites redone for high res.

 

[AsRock]

Am I the only one dissapointed by the graphics? I thought a game that took this much development time would look the part.

Your kidding right i played D2 for 5 years and still not found every item in the game and i played it daily.

Well me at least don't want UBER graphics although i do wish it had more of the D1 feel to it which is were the second failed. In fact the only reason i don't play D2 today is the lack of support for higher res and trust me 800x600 don't look good at all on a 1600x1200 LCD never mind a 40" 1920x1080.

I my self love that 3rd pic the OP posted but by the videos the game don't look that way but maybe they are listening and the pics how the game looks today .

 

[1Kurgan1]

Gameplay is more important then graphics in the Diablo Series , they also want the game playable on many systems so it sells more.

Although I have to say the style of graphics isn't my type ...

Diablo 1 and Diablo 2 always looked great, yes they went with a view that was easy to make the games look better. But I can still play D1 and say I like the look of it, most games from 1995 you cannot say that about. I can understand Blizz cheaping out on WoW graphics, so many people are on each server, and on the screen at the sametime, very stressful.

But these are small servers, I always loved how the previous games looked and honestly, these screens and videos are just dissapointing. I was really hoping they would flex the graphical muscles on this one, but I guess they won't :/ The new head of Blizz is going to ruin that company, people will still buy the games, but the Blizz games of the past have ranting reviews, people love D1, they love D2, they love SC, they loved WoW, but most people I know that still play the game bitch about it all the time. And I have a feeling thats whats going to happen here, the head of Blizz is big on micro transactions and milking gamers for all they are worth, I bet they will have micro transactions for D3, I look forward to this game, but I don't look forward to some of the news I am sure to hear about it.

Here's some quotes from that sweet Activition Blizzard president...

Kotick was challenged over his "comfort level" around high prices attached to "new games that have some expensive controllers" (presumably the Guitar Hero, Tony Hawk and DJ Hero franchises), and said, "If it was left to me, I would raise the prices even further."

"We have a real culture of thrift. The goal that I had in bringing a lot of the packaged goods folks into Activision about 10 years ago was to take all the fun out of making video games." Kotick later stated he tries to promote an atmosphere of "skepticism, pessimism, and fear" in his company and, "We are very good at keeping people focused on the deep depression."

Graphics smaphics. I'll take another game that looks like D2...

http://www.theburnerishot.com/photo/Diablo2-HD.jpg

Yeah, D2 looked great, this honestly doesn't look much better if any better than D2

 

[Mussels]

i wish they'd re-release a HD version of diablo II.

Just up the sprites to say, 1280x1024, and add widescreen support (even if it had to crop, or added its own black bars or something)

 

[Melvis]

i wish they'd re-release a HD version of diablo II.

Just up the sprites to say, 1280x1024, and add widescreen support (even if it had to crop, or added its own black bars or something)

The 1.13 Patch when its released will have support for widescreen

Its still been tested at the moment, but wont be far away.

 

[pantherx12]

patch 1.3 was best Diablo II patch, game was actually difficult as magic items were actually hard to find, made the dungeons seem that much more dangerous and engulfing.

Game really had an atmosphere back in the day, just a cake walk now and thus not scary/ atmospheric at all.


The current art style of D3 is ruining the atmosphere for me already actually : /

Water colours in-between textures is just odd.

 

[Super XP]

I e-mailed Blizzard and asked them if the new Diablo 3 will be based on new State of the Art 1080p High Def format.

Dear Sir/Madam,
Thank you for contacting Blizzard, we strive to make your gaming experience as pleasurable as possible. In regards to your question, we are aggressivaly working on completing Diablo 3 based on the Direct X11 software architecture. We originally had planned to use Direct X10 but somehow Convinced Microsoft to give us an early release of Direct X11 hence the release date.

Bellow you will find 2 pictures based on the new engine we are basing Diablo 3 on. Once again, please feel free to contact Blizzard anytime at your convenience.

Regards,
Tom Sharp, P.Eng
Blizzard Entertainment
topsharp@blizzent.com

They've replied back with this: Is this a JOKE

Just Kidding lol by Tom Sharp