Poll: So... Diablo 3 or Torchlight 2?

[Nerexor]

I fail to see how this is a comparison. D3 comes out next week, Torchlight 2 doesn't even have a release date yet.

From what I've most of the pro-Torchlight crowd isn't really going on the merits of that series but rather "WAAAAA! Blizz has DRM that me no likey! And they dare experiment with a real money auction house to replace an illegal real money trade that would have happened anyways! Therefore Torchlight is a better game! And it's cheaper therefore better!"

Yes, Blizzards always online BS is a bit annoying, yes the real money auction house is questionable, but those are not core game issues and reflect little on the actual quality of the experience of PLAYING THE GAME!

I've played Torchlight 1, it's pretty fun. I played the beta of D3, it was also really fun and looked like a worthy addition to the diablo franchise.

If you're willing to take a stand on your anti DRM principles and not buy D3, good for you, but don't go screaming that this other game that you haven't played yet is sooooo much better just because it doesn't have DRM.

 

[Scow2]

I think I kinda like the idea of the Online Auction House thing... but they wouldn't have needed a Real Money trading system. Just an in-game auction house would have been enough: Make the game's currency worth something.

The best thing about the Auction House is that it's accessible, and functional for ALL character levels. Runescape learned how to do the same thing when they introduced the Grand Exchange. More hack-and-slash loot'em'ups should follow suit. Nothing's more frustrating than getting an awesome piece of equipment for someone else's playstyle.

Captcha: make a bee-line

 

[GoaThief]

but those are not core game issues and reflect little on the actual quality of the experience of PLAYING THE GAME!

They certainly are core issues when enemies are teleporting everywhere and ghosting due to lag. This wouldn't be a problem if the game was local.

The RMAH may also be a very big deal when PvP is introduced, players will feel pressured into buying top items just to compete.

 

[Lejsen]

Diablo 3 is great fun, has an epic story AND you can make money on it.

Torchlight 2 is likely to be fun and might have a cool story too.


Diablo wins 3 - 2

 

[Lucyfer86]

Considering TL1 was a cheap Diablo clone to begin with, I don't see why I should play a cut-down version instead of the great original.

Since I've also played the D3 beta and I know for a fact that I will greatly enjoy the game, there is NO reason whatsoever to even consider TL2 over D3 at this point.

My thoughts exactly. TL1 had some nice gameplay, but talents and items were boring as hell.
Still, i'll give TL2 a try when i get bored of Diablo, which isn't anytime soon.

 

[tautologico]

I'll probably try both, but I found the first Torchlight quite boring, so I don't have high hopes for 2.

I'm not a superfan of Diablo either, but I usually like playing it for a while.

 

[Nerexor]

but those are not core game issues and reflect little on the actual quality of the experience of PLAYING THE GAME!

They certainly are core issues when enemies are teleporting everywhere and ghosting due to lag. This wouldn't be a problem if the game was local.

The RMAH may also be a very big deal when PvP is introduced, players will feel pressured into buying top items just to compete.

As far as I know the game content itself isn't online, only your character is. So enemies and the like shouldn't ghost around due to lag at all. Though I must admit I'm not 100% sure on that, I'll look into it.

As for the RMAH and PvP... The wealthier players have always found a way to pay their way to victory. In diablo 2 and in WoW there was (and possibly still is in WoW) an underground trade in gear and characters for cash. The RMAH is just admitting that it's going to happen anyways, and this way Blizz gets a cut. Secondly, the auction house isn't just for real money. Players can still get gear with game currency. As to how that plays out with super rare and top tier items... well we have to wait and see.

 

[Lejsen]

Here's a crazy idea, if you're really so poor that you have to choose between games then get Diablo 3, level up and get some epic loot, SELL THAT LOOT FOR 20$ AND USE THAT TO BUY TORCHLIGHT 2.

 

[Marowit]

Diablo 3 - if blizzard does one thing well, it's telling a tight, well paced story. Plus, the nostalgia I have for the franchise far out weighs any loyalty I have for torchlight.

Sure, I can get up on my soapbox and berate Blizzard for DRM, blah, blah, blah, but at the end of the day it's not going to change the inevitable fact that most AAA-titles from now on are going to be released with DRM regardless of how many wines /violins there are on any forum.

 

[synobal]

Torchlight 2 please! It's got a better price point, doesn't require me to be logged into some weird service, nor does it have the dreaded RMT auction house.

 

[Lunar Templar]

Both.

because I am rich and white enough to do so.

Bawahahahahahahahaha

*pounces steals you moneys so i can get Darksiders 2*

OT:
i am getting Diablo 3.

though i'm sure the other 3 pages i'm not going to bother reading will devolve in to a 'Diablo is ruined forever, get Torchlight 2 instead' whine-a-thon it usually dose every time Diablo 3 is brought up, and if you hadn't guessed I'm kinda tired of

 

[RJ 17]

I don't know anything about TL2, but even so I'd recommend it over Diablo 3. Why? Because motherFUCK Blizzard.

Though looking at the poll after my natural reflex response, it should be noted that I don't intend to buy either of them. :3

 

[BENZOOKA]

Torchlight was a terrible hack n' slash. Diablo II, and it's spiritual successor Titan Quest, were awesome.

There's not a single thing done better in Torchlight, than in Diablo. And playing through the beta with all the classes, Diablo III will deliver just, if not even more of the expectations that the 12-year-wait and all the hype and marketing have built.

Real-money auction house: Will not be using it, so doesn't matter at all.

Constantly online: Who the hell isn't online all the time anyways. If my connection for the strangest reason went down: not being able to play a certain video game wouldn't be my biggest concern.

 

[Eric the Orange]

I plan on getting both. I guess from what I've seen Diablo 3, but I only say that because I've seen more from D3 than T2. If T2 had some skill trees and whatnot I may change my mind, but as far as being excited for I'd say D3.

 

[Lunar Templar]

Both.

because I am rich and white enough to do so.

Bawahahahahahahahaha

*pounces steals you moneys so i can get Darksiders 2*

OT:
i am getting Diablo 3.

though i'm sure the other 3 pages i'm not going to bother reading will devolve in to a 'Diablo is ruined forever, get Torchlight 2 instead' whine-a-thon it usually dose every time Diablo 3 is brought up, and if you hadn't guessed I'm kinda tired of

OY! I worked overtime for those!

But looking at the poll I am kinda surprised. I was expecting the same thing as you.

haha! *flees with the moneys, oddly in a sack with a $$ on it,carrying above they're head SMB2 style*

i saw that to, interesting to say the least. i've give it a closer look when i get back from not getting a job, again :/

 

[Eric the Orange]

I'm feeling sad about the lack of love Path of Exile is getting in this thread.

I'm feeling sad about the lack of Grim Dawn in your post.

 

[Eric the Orange]

d3, torchlight way too childish looking even though diablo 3 is sadly on the same wrong path.

You, my friend, may want to look into Grim Dawn.

here's a pre-alpha gameplay video,