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Darkness Falls. Heroes Rise. 100% Unlock is awful.
As much as I love the Diablo series, and am eagerly awaiting D3, the style and animation of this video just feels like it pisses on the name.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=LEAPxgMCEA8#!
This honestly makes me wonder if the rest of the game after the OB playable areas will be as good as I hope, if this is what they're putting out to advertise to kids.
You can say whatever you want about D2's game mechanics and all that, but the cutscenes were amazing, and I wish they tried to capture the essence of those instead of this garbage.
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I thought it was pretty good actually. I know it isn't the same high quality cinematics the others had, but you know it's just taking a step in a different direction.
The story itself was great! I don't see what was childish about that.
The animations are..different, and I'm pretty sure they are easier to make than the ones in D2, which is why they went with it.
I agree with you tho - I prefer the D2 animations, but the story is just as good.
I think its a nice video and that does not mean that the cinematics of D3 will be catoons like these
Unworthy of the name Diablo.
Cheap movie, suitable for a F2P crap title.
Take the Magic: The Gathering 'What Color Are You?' Quiz.
Your opinion I guess. I thought it was freaking amazing. I am a fan of Aeon Flux though. Still the overall reception of it is incredibly positive. I can't expect the same here though with how much hate goes around.
It is simply a backstory into D3 done with Peter Chung at the helm. They have stated numerous times they love getting other artists viewpoints into Diablo 3 and how they are decidedly not Blizzard art. Same with the char designs on the reveal site done by Brom.
It's a side-project that Blizzard worked on with Titmouse to create a unique animated short about a piece of Diablo lore.
It has nothing to do with the ingame cinematics, which are the same high quality Blizzard cinematics that we all know and love.
Some people blow everything out of proportion these days, ridiculous.
Why is there cartoons in my Diablo?
The animated short was alright, though I would've preferred a cinematic style piece.
"For the Angel of Death spread his wings on the blast,
And breathed in the face of the foe as he passed:
And the eyes of the sleepers waxed deadly and chill,
And their hearts but once heaved, and for ever grew still!"
~Lord George Gordon Byron
I'm not talking about the cinematics quality of the game, I'm talking about bad decision like this animation. I am not sure if they'll be able to pull things off as well as I hope if the actual dev team thinks this is "cool."
Agreed.
Promoting to kids? This is Peter Chung, who did Aeon Flux. Fans of that are mostly in their 30's. They simply give numerous artists a chance to paint Diablo lore in their light from various authors, artists like Brom, and animationists like Peter Chung. This is a pretty cool concept, and they like this because it is not like Blizzards view or portrayal of the lore. It does not in any way effect Diablo 3 development or style.
They said, "It would be cool to have animation short to show off this back end lore in addition to all we are doing." Then they make it happen. It is an addition to the universe that some may not like, but it doesn't effect anything to do with Diablo 3. People will bitch about anything...
Nothing to do with hating Diablo, I purchased the game today and I think it's great, can't wait for release.
But how can anyone prefer this over a real high quality cinematic is beyond me.
I am not discussing the story or anything, I just feel it's a step back from what Blizzard got us used to, that's all.
Take the Magic: The Gathering 'What Color Are You?' Quiz.
Can't have realistic promotions or trailers , might scare off the little ones.
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that was awesome, all they are doing is sharing a bit of lore. seriously you people will nitpick at anything.
Partnering with the creator of Aeon Flux to produce a Diablo short in order to showcase some lore in a unique way is by no means a bad decision.
BTW if you care about lore and how this gives some vital insite read below an excerpt from the Book of Cain.
SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER
The Prophecy (How it's printed in the Book of Cain):
...And, at the End of Days, Wisdom shall be lost
as Justice falls upon the world of men.
Valor shall turn to Wrath--
and all Hope will be swallowed by Despair.
Death, at last, shall spread its wings over all--
as Fate lies shattered forever.
I liked it
. But good digital movies does not make a good game, just look at SWTOR ;(.
Couldn't agree more. You heard the same pissing and moaning about the Brom artwork on the classes.
Kids these days...
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It's what you learn after you know it all that counts.
- John Wooden
Not really my bag but I guess fans of what's his face will get a kick out of it, not bad for a freebie though.
Matter of taste
The animation is done by the guy that made crittically aclaimed "Aeon Flux"
So, Blizz went and payed for the best.
Now...how you feel about 2d classic animation...well that is the mater of taste.
Why is it childish, on youtube you need to sign in to watch it because it contains blood and gore and you must be 18+
/sigh
Welcome to WoWablo.
"Censorship is never over for those who have experienced it. It is a brand on the imagination that affects the individual who has suffered it, forever." - Noam Chomsky
and it has really goood looking art, you try drawing like that. i actaully think its the other way around, you guys are too childish for it. this is how you guys are acting:
Pretty much this. There are those who have made their minds up that nothing about D3 will be worthy of their time. Now they focus their rage on the newest information: one beautiful piece of animation.
/awestruck by the animation.............. and the haters
I want a mmorpg where people have gone through misery, have gone through school stuff and actually have had sex even. -sagil
And lol at animation being considered childish when this is made by the Aeon Flux people and cartoons were originally for adults. I guess by these kids logic, Akira is childish too.