Blizzard teases Diablo 3-related 'Reaper of Souls'

A teaser site has gone up for a Diablo 3-related project titled "Reaper of Souls."

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Blizzard has opened a teaser site for a Diablo 3-related project, titled "Reaper of Souls." Though the site is bare-bones for now, it certainly implies some kind of Diablo announcement on the horizon.

The Reaper of Souls site simply says, "Death, at last, shall spread its wings over all," apparently a passage from the Book of Tyrael.

We know that a Diablo 3 expansion has been in development since at least this time last year, and Blizzard has mentioned some kind of announcement being readied for Gamescom. Whatever the Reaper of Souls might be, we'll know soon enough, and then have to see what that means for the impending console versions.

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    August 14, 2013 2:00 PM

    Steve Watts posted a new article, Blizzard teases Diablo 3-related 'Reaper of Souls'.

    A teaser site has gone up for a Diablo 3-related project titled "Reaper of Souls."

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      August 14, 2013 2:38 PM

      Unless it changes the gameplay, and I mean DRASTICALLY, I'm out.

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        August 14, 2013 2:49 PM

        Why would it? A few new things may be added here and there, including improved PVP, but otherwise, don't expect it to change all that much.

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          August 14, 2013 3:04 PM

          I would simply want improved PVP (ears plz), better loot, and another act or two. The "gameplay" of D3 itself is fine.

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        August 14, 2013 3:02 PM

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        August 14, 2013 3:33 PM

        ok

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        August 14, 2013 3:52 PM

        Somewhat agree but I will pick this up w/o a doubt. The way I look at it is that every patch does make the game feel more like a proper Diablo instead of some spinoff of the ip. Jay leaving Diablo 3 was the absolutely best thing that could have happened to the game. Nothing against the man, but he just didn't understand Diablo gameplay.

        IMO if they would just get rid of the damn auction house or at the very least make a AH free server, that would be perfect.

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          August 15, 2013 2:56 AM

          This. I've discussed with a friend of mine and we both thought they needed a separate server where there is no AH. But I don't see it happening.

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            August 15, 2013 3:25 AM

            The console versions have no auction house, along with better drops to make up for it.

            Would be nice if they would allow PCs the same scenario.

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        August 14, 2013 4:12 PM

        Yeah, they totally need to scrap the best in class combat and unique skill configuration so it's a retread of every other ARPG since Diablo 2.

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          August 14, 2013 4:52 PM

          best in unique skill configuration? you mean how everyone has the same skills? I think PoE completely destroys D3 when it comes to skills and items while D3 has better / more polished combat and feel

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        August 14, 2013 8:24 PM

        I'll be waiting until it is on sale.. and I mean cheap. $10 sounds reasonable.

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        August 15, 2013 3:55 AM

        I enjoyed D3 well enough for my money, but they really should improve their writing. God DAMN what a childish trainwreck D3 was.

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        August 15, 2013 6:12 AM

        What a strange thing to say. D3 certainly has its share of shortcomings, but the combat is spot on. More than that, it's in a class of its own among current ARPG's if you ask me.

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      August 14, 2013 3:10 PM

      Twist: you play a Demon..

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        August 14, 2013 4:02 PM

        I always thought that would be cool. Years ago when I used to daydream about what D3 would be, I assumed it would be an MMO and that you would choose a side -- Heaven or Hell. You'd have Heaven trying to purge everything, humans and demons and everything in between. Hell would be trying to consolidate its hold on Sanctuary and the Prime Evils would be everyone's enemy.

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          August 14, 2013 7:02 PM

          Well the nephilim are the descendants of angels and demons so they could release classes a bit like each without doing anything to justify it.

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            August 15, 2013 2:59 AM

            Neph[a]lem. Neph[i]lim is from the bible..

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              August 15, 2013 3:10 AM

              and Wing Commander

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              August 15, 2013 9:46 PM

              Well I haven't played D3 since RMAH was released so I just did it from memory. Sorry if anyone was confused by my mistake.

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        August 15, 2013 6:14 AM

        n0, g0nk, you are the demons.

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      August 14, 2013 4:47 PM

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      August 14, 2013 7:32 PM

      Bring controller support to D3. Please.

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      August 14, 2013 7:37 PM

      diablo 3 threads were the worst this place has seen in a long time. not looking forward to it.

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        August 15, 2013 3:56 AM

        It also was the worst thing from Blizzard in a long time.

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      August 15, 2013 4:09 AM

      Day one, no question. I stand by my feeling that despite their missteps, Diablo 3 is the most playable and fun ARPG currently available.

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        August 15, 2013 5:14 AM

        Agreed. It has improved enormously since its launch.

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          August 15, 2013 5:53 AM

          That is usually my first thought after pooping.

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        August 15, 2013 6:13 AM

        In it's current form it's that by quite a wide margin. It's a shame how many people haven't tried the game in months, and are completely unaware how much it has improved.

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          August 15, 2013 7:16 AM

          Acti-lizzard has jumped the shark. They ruined a beautiful franchise, alienated a community, and angered the gods.

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          August 15, 2013 7:54 AM

          I feel like people forget how different Diablo 2 was after an expansion and significant patching from its initial version.

          Assuming this expansion means new classes and areas, lots of new gear, and at least a few new itemization-related changes (like runewords or something similarly customizable), I'm totally psyched.

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            August 15, 2013 10:33 AM

            I was completely disappointed with D2 following D1. I had high hopes, and was somewhat disappointed, and quit after a few months. Following LoD and particularly after one of the patches (can't remember which anymore) the game became the addictive success that we all remember.

            I hope the same happens here. While a couple things can't be fixed (Diablo should hardly speak...Terror is usually silent, for instance), the gameplay itself is great, and if the itemization can be worked out and reliance on the AH be limited, then maybe it can get closer to where it should be.

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            August 16, 2013 9:15 AM

            I hear this a lot and it always confuses me, but I guess it's because it usually comes from the fanboys.

            D2 loot was obtained easily when it released, loot in D3 wasn't. D2 was also easier to play and your character was more overpowered.

            Yet people keep repeating that same statement. Even Blizzard admitted they intended it to be harder to get loot because they wanted people to go to the AH. Loot = Diablo

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      August 15, 2013 6:24 AM

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