Diablo 4 Update
Diablo 4 has recently seen some major changes, with bosses, dungeons, monsters, classes, and more all being updated. In addition, Blizzard has been shutting down servers for maintenance and updates with little warning, sparking a back and forth between fans on Twitter. A major patch is also headed to the game, and the PS5 has been confirmed as a platform.
Whoopi Goldberg Calls Out Blizzard
Actor Whoopi Goldberg recently called out Blizzard for not making Diablo 4 accessible on her favorite platform. However, there is an actual workaround to this issue.
Tips and Tricks for Diablo 4
If players feel like they’re not doing enough damage or their stats aren’t outputting as they should be, there are tips and tricks to help them out. Adam Fletcher of Blizzard recently tweeted that they have pushed out a few new hotfixes to Diablo 4, and that the Pinnacle boss has not yet been unlocked.
Boss Changes
The level range for World bosses on world tier three and four have been increased and the total damage dealt by the level 100 Pinnacle boss has been reduced.
Dungeon Adjustments
Further adjustments have been made to Elite spawn rates in dungeons and an issue where players would teleport to the wrong location in multiple dungeons while transitioning through levels of the dungeon has been fixed.
Monster Changes
Fly host and resurrected fly hosts from trembling masses will no longer be an infinite source of experience.
Class Updates
Rogue Advanced twisting blades cooldown reduction now matches its tooltip and legendary aspect changes include this aspect of unstable, imbuement, no longer excessively benefits from damage amplification effects.
Miscellaneous
Stability fixes and improvements have been made.
Adam Fletcher Confirms Updates
Adam Fletcher recently confirmed that the team is doing back end updates, which may cause a few hiccups. Skinnydip replied that this was good news. However, two crashes and a glitched out Creator boss were found, which caused some rage. Despite this, many are surprised at how much they’re enjoying Diablo 4, even if they didn’t play Diablo 3.
Curator Boss Fix Coming
Adam Fletcher also confirmed that a curator boss fix is coming in the next day. If this has been bothering players, they can rest easy knowing that a fix is on the way.
Shutting Down Servers With Zero Warning
The community has noticed that Blizzard is shutting down servers with zero warning. This is causing a lot of frustration, as World of Warcraft, another Blizzard game, warns players before shutting down servers. It’s common sense to give a countdown warning or any kind of warning before shutting down servers, especially in the middle of a nightmare, dungeon or Hell run.
Maintenance and Updates
Players have been expressing their desire for more feedback when it comes to maintenance and updates. Adam Fletcher, a game developer, had something to say about this. On Twitter, Timothy Meadow asked if developers should follow a proper release schedule rather than updating on a whim. Adam Fletcher replied that back end changes are different than the patch or something likewise during launch week, and it is critical for developers to identify things that may not have been noticed prior in testing.
Early Access
Skinny Dip then asked why they paid to play early if developers don’t test things until after launch week. Adam Fletcher clarified that everything is always tested beforehand, but there can always be improvements. Developers choose to make improvements by releasing patches and bug fixes, like every other game does and will continue to do so.
Release Week
Skinny Dip then asked if updates were pushed during release week, to which Adam Fletcher replied that it is a live product, so developers will update when they believe it is best and they try to do it with as minimal impact as possible.
Maintenance and Updates
Adam Fletcher has confirmed that maintenance and updates for Diablo 4 will become less frequent, and that players won’t be expected to see constant interruptions during launch. This is to help the long-term future of the game, and make it more stable.
Alerts in the Game
Hitman Blood has suggested that alerts should be put in the game, so that console players can be warned when server maintenance is about to take place. This would help hardcore players to get to a safe place and wait out the maintenance, so they don’t die as a result.
System Message
What is being asked for is a system message, similar to those seen in Diablo 3 and World of Warcraft. An example of this would be “Server will be shutting down for Rolling restarts in 15 minutes”. This would give hardcore players enough warning to get to a safe place and wait out the maintenance.
Major Patch Coming to PlayStation 5
The nice people at Blizzard Entertainment have announced that a major patch is coming to the PlayStation 5 version of Diablo 4 in a few weeks. This patch is necessary for testing and certification, and the workaround for now is to play the PS4 version.
Whoopi Goldberg’s Choice Words
Whoopi Goldberg recently expressed her frustration that she cannot play Diablo 4 on her Macbook. Rod Ferguson replied to her saying he didn’t have Whoopi Goldberg yelling at him on his Diablo 4 launch bingo card.
Workaround for Mac Users
IGN reported that if Goldberg is desperate to play Diablo 4 on Mac, she may be interested in Apple’s new game porting toolkit which aims to streamline the process of porting Windows games onto Mac computers.
Diablo 4 on Mac with M2 Max Chip
It is possible to run Diablo 4 on a Mac with the M2 Max chip and Mac OS Sonoma (aka Mac OS 14) plus the game porting tool kit. This would take some doing, but it is very possible. Whoopi Goldberg could use this toolkit to get Diablo 4 up and running on her MacBook.
Disable Annoying Voice Lines
A PSA: you can disable the annoying “I need Mana” voice lines. This applies to every single class, so if you’re annoyed that your character keeps going “I need more Fury” as a barbarian, you can actually disable it. It can get on your nerves after the 100th hour that you’re into the game.
Item Power Break Point Graphy
If you’re feeling like you’re not gaining enough power or doing enough damage, check out the item power break point graphy. Upgrading an item power past the break point brings all stats and skills to the next tier, giving a larger boost than regular upgrades. All sub stats are also re-rolled. Check it out for a further understanding of the break point.
What is the Issue?
Every single dungeon in the game, whether it’s World tier one for nightmare 125, has mobs that do not give experience. This includes any second objective rooms that have tasks like clicking two levers or surviving a horde for 30 seconds. None of the mobs in these rooms reward experience, even if there are 100 or more mobs.
Why is this an Issue?
This is a huge issue, as many players think that the mobs in these rooms are rewarding experience. However, this is not the case. This means that players are not able to progress as quickly as they should be able to, and it seems like this issue needs to be rectified.
How Can Players Progress Quickly?
Players can progress quickly by hitting new tiers and upgrading their gear. This can be done by taking advantage of the synergies with the Paragon, skillsets, and other elements. Additionally, players can also find better and better results with their upgrades.
Side Quests for Optimal Renown
A list of all side quests that leads to dungeons for optimal Renown has been released, providing a fantastic way to get renowned quickly. The list can be found in the description and should help players out big time.
Skill Window UI
A quick mock up of the skill window UI that fits the full screen has been proposed. This would provide players with the option to view the skill tree in one viewing. Currently, players can expand the skill tree, but cannot have the proposed layout. It is uncertain if Blizzard will prioritize this change in the future.
Petition to Put World Boss Hell Tie Timers
A petition has been proposed to put World Boss Hell Tie Timers on the notice board, with 4 900 upvotes. This would make it easier for players to know when the world boss might spawn in or when the hell tide would come back around. This would be embedded into the actual world, making it feel more natural and less gimmicky.
Top Comments
The top comment from Robodope was that the world bosses need a random spawn with an obvious notification, no matter where you are in the game. This should also be for world events, with a small icon on the map that can go unnoticed. This would help players avoid missing events at the last second, as there is not much of an in game notice when exploring.
Updating Monster Variety
The most recent video discussed updating monster variety in the game over the lifespan of the game. This would be interesting to see how it might evolve and change the open world.
Feedback on Gym Bag Tab
Brian Wilson has mentioned that he has a gripe with the gym bag tab taking up a full inventory slot. He suggests that it should be put in with the materials tab instead. This would make it easier to access and free up an inventory slot.
Maps Should Stay Discovered
Stork says that he wishes the maps should stay discovered between characters, at least during a season or just completely on non seasonal. He suggests that we keep the waypoints, but not the map discovery. This would make it easier to explore the map without the fog of war.
World Boss Events
John has shared a PSA that the world boss will not spawn unless you have completed the entire campaign. He recommends that players finish the campaign before pursuing world boss events. This is the intended way to unlock world boss events and it also helps players reach level 45-50. It also eliminates the need to play the campaign on alt characters.
What is Digital Al Saying?
Digital Al is talking about the stats that can be found when hovering over your alt stats. He mentions strength, willpower, intelligence, decks, and item contributions. He has seen this on all the alts he has made and is leaving the mountain cave.
Video Game’s Thoughts
Video Game loves the hellside event and does it every time he is level 60. He believes there is a good balance of things to do and whenever the helltight event appears on the map, he always rushes into it. He tries to kill the boss assassin as he knows the rewards are good.
Mandolin Man’s Opinion
The Mandolin Man loves the hell tight events, but believes the density could be more. He has heard some people say it’s fine, but most people want the density up.
This article discussed the latest happenings around Diablo 4, including Digital Al’s thoughts on alt stats, Video Game’s love of the hellside event, and the Mandolin Man’s opinion on the density of the hell tight events. It is clear that there are many opinions on the game and that Blizzard may be listening to the outcry of players. Stay tuned for more updates and news.
