More Diablo III Beta “Fatalities”

by Justin B. on January 27, 2012 @ 4:01 pm

 

During its extensive beta period, which is still on-going, Blizzard has removed several core features from the game after finding that they did not properly fit the play style or lore of the game. The two most recent casualties which have been removed from the game in the latest patch are the companion pets and reforging scrolls.

Blizzard’s Community Manager, Nethaera, has explained to the community that the removal of these features have been a result of their undeveloped state. Nethaera also commented on the “cutesy” nature of the companion pets being a take-away from the dark and gritty environment. To further develop these features would result in delaying the game even longer, something neither Blizzard nor its community would were ecstatic about.

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Comments
slicer4ever says:

damn, both of them sound like pretty cool features to be removing.

January 28, 2012, 12:26 am
FrozenIpaq says:

The companion pet was apparently relatively small (a rabbit, snake, etc.) and was very limited in functionality but at the same time it took away from ome of the classic D2 mechanics. I don't think I would necessarily miss these if I was in the beta although can't say...still can't access

January 28, 2012, 1:05 am
Kurian..Of Borg says:

When I saw the title, I was hoping the player suffered brutal fatalities like in Dead Space.

February 2, 2012, 8:19 am
FrozenIpaq says:

I know...I thought some people might take it that way, hence the quotes ;)

February 2, 2012, 11:41 am
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