If D4 has similar trade-offs, I'll be pretty content.ĭiablo 3 had too much linear progression in itemization. This happens continuously as you find better and better items. Those are all interesting choices you have to think about and make, with no obvious single answer. Having to balance between getting plus to skills, to meeting the stat requirements for all of your gear, to reaching certain breakpoints (FCR, IAS, FHR), to having enough resistances to not get absolutely destroyed in Hell, to having as much magic find as you can without massively slowing down your MF runs. And since it's personal smart loot, the search for those legendary affixes becomes even more streamlined.ĭ2 has some amazing trade-offs when it comes to item affixes. I don't want the game to be a hunt for the 10 legendary affixes that you clearly need for your particular build, which you can just extract from whatever item you find them on and put them onto the bases you want. Secondly, I'm afraid of legendary affixes basically just defining the character.

That's when the game is essentially telling you how to play the game. If you have some skill combo that greatly benefits from this, it becomes too obvious that you want this affix. My biggest concerns with itemization are probably the kinds of affixes.įirst of all, I really don't like affixes that are too specific, especially when they're just a damage boost, for example +X% damage to enemies that are under the effect of a certain status ailment (stunned, frozen, whatever). I think many D2 fans would argue that the itemization of D2 is the endgame. If you were to order its best attributes it wouldn't be in that list order but probably:Įven then, things aren't so black and white. It has been going steady for decades and is roundly considered one of the most 'worth playing' arpgs of all time (even if it's not your favorite). Again, I personally still wouldn't give any game with p2w any of my time and certainly not my money, but this is personal preference in the end.Īn obvious example might be D2. I think if we're being honest we should realize that this list is going to be based on preference, and that probably there is room for games that juggle the emphasis of these attributes and could still be considered good. I definitely agree with you on #1 and I certainly believe the majority of people would as well, but I bet not EVERYONE does (look at all the people who seem to 'love' mobile games). Sure.I mean we're stating opinions here right. Last updated at 14:00:17 UTC Weekly Help Desk RAGE Loot Thread Trade Thread

Diablo 4 itemization update