Runestone Preview

by Bashiok | 25/05/2011 21:25:02

We've just launched a new article on Diablo3.com covering runestones, and how they can be used to alter class skills. The preview includes five videos to show the visual changes that happen when socketing each of the runestones. Check it out!

http://us.blizzard.com/diablo3/world/systems/runestones.xml

Higher res videos:

Whirlwind - http://youtu.be/8cTBZMWN9qg

Cluster Arrow - http://youtu.be/wkp-Nf_h-fo

Sweeping Wind - http://youtu.be/jTI5BzGDDWg

Acid Cloud - http://youtu.be/OJNhePvAIHY

Ray of Frost - http://youtu.be/A96-WOCeLsc

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by Bashiok | 25/05/2011 21:35:12

Q u o t e:
Nice.

Are the visuals still being worked on? I see some rough patches.

Probably not too much more to do on them. It's a bit weird and stark to see them used on a black background, and you can wait and see all the effects pop out after they're done. It's not things you'd see from 30 feet high in the middle of fighting dudes. But it's definitely cool to be able to see them up-close too.

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by Bashiok | 25/05/2011 21:37:25

Q u o t e:
Very nice. Can we expect other updates to the official website?

Mmmmmmmmaybe. At some point we'll be switching to a community site (like SC2/WoW) once beta begins.

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by Bashiok | 25/05/2011 21:41:31

Q u o t e:
Well, I'm a little bit dissapointed with this presentation. Even presentation of skills for classes was done with a use of in-game videos. I think rune system deserves this even more. Some short, in-game videos showing combat with mosters and all those important differences with each of rune would be very handy.

This article was really to show off that every single skill is altered in function, visuals, and sound with each of the different runestones. There will be plenty of time to see how each of them actually 'interacts' with monsters differently.

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by Bashiok | 25/05/2011 21:47:16