[Bash]

Blizzard just announced an OPEN BETA For this weekend, (april 20-april 23),
It begins Saturday at 05:00 am AEST (ty Djvillian for doing the math).

From- http://us.battle.net/d3/en/blog/4963739/Diablo


"We're pleased to announce the Diablo III open beta weekend, which offers open access to all players with a valid Battle.net account! Beginning this Friday everyone is invited to log in and help us put the game and servers through their paces in this three day stress test as we march toward the game's release on May 15. You can begin downloading the Diablo III client right now!
From Friday, April 20 at 12:01 p.m. PDT (noon), until Monday, April 23 at 10:00 a.m. PDT you'll be able to log in, team up with friends, and play each of the five heroic classes to level 13 as you fight to save the world from the impending demonic invasion."

What steps do I need to take?
•Log in or create a Battle.net account at http://www.battle.net
•Create your BattleTag™, which is required to play Diablo III (This is Blizzards New Cross-Game ID Thing i beleive, an ID& 4-Digit Code)
•Download the game client, install, and play between 12:01 p.m. PDT April 20 and 10:00 a.m. PDT April 23


Remember- This is mainly a Stress Test so expect some server instability & disconnects, but to everyone that wasnt lucky enough to get a key, jump in and have a go!

Maybe we can get a SC2SEA Beta runthrough happening? i'm pretty sure they opened up one of the ridiculous difficulties, might be fun!

EDIT: •Hardcore mode is now available, and can be unlocked by reaching level 10 with at least one character

Quick Comments

	breadfan:	Too quick!
	Baldie:
	Omallie:

[Daboo]

Grrr.. I was about to post this. I might actually create a new account for this lol, dont want to make the battle tag, and then want to change the name later.

[ToRPandarine]

Originally Posted by Bash

Blizzard just announced an OPEN BETA For this weekend, (april 20-april 23), I'm pretty sure thats right now.

From- http://us.battle.net/d3/en/blog/4963739/Diablo


"We're pleased to announce the Diablo III open beta weekend, which offers open access to all players with a valid Battle.net account! Beginning this Friday everyone is invited to log in and help us put the game and servers through their paces in this three day stress test as we march toward the game's release on May 15. You can begin downloading the Diablo III client right now!
From Friday, April 20 at 12:01 p.m. PDT (noon), until Monday, April 23 at 10:00 a.m. PDT you'll be able to log in, team up with friends, and play each of the five heroic classes to level 13 as you fight to save the world from the impending demonic invasion."

What steps do I need to take?
•Log in or create a Battle.net account at http://www.battle.net
•Create your BattleTag™, which is required to play Diablo III (What is BattleTag?)
•Download the game client, install, and play between 12:01 p.m. PDT April 20 and 10:00 a.m. PDT April 23


This is mainly a Stress Test so expect some server instability & disconnects, but to everyone that wasnt lucky enough to get a key, jump in and have a go!

*starts giggling like a deranged fangirl*

Quick Comments

ToRSmotPokingFish:

<3

[ThatGuyDoMo]

My life is complete yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy ^.^

[NOM]

I was having a sook a couple of days ago because i was too lazy to try and get beta keys for this. Things have definitely changed now lol

[Tonsh]

Oh yeah thank god, been wanting a beta key for ages lol... Looks like i'm at home for the weekend

[Asrathiel]

Gonna tell my mum She's looking forward to d3 and hasn't tried it yet ^_^

[mGGDaedalus]

I have two uni assignments due by the end of the weekend that I pretty much have to work nonstop on. Nooooooo t__t

[crAzerk]

Originally Posted by Bash

i'm pretty sure they opened up one of the ridiculous difficulties,

Are you certain of this? I'm only playing if this is true.
And I do have 4 final exams next week. fml

[Bash]

Originally Posted by crAzerk

Are you certain of this? I'm only playing if this is true.
And I do have 4 final exams next week. fml

I'd only heard bits and pieces, but i chased it up and as of beta patch 14 -

General
•Hardcore mode is now available, and can be unlocked by reaching level 10 with at least one character
(is hardcore a higher difficulty? or is it only perma-death?)
(Among other things, Patch notes from - http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/3123246179#17 )


Ps- How to "Strikethrough" on text? i'll update the OP with that.

[TheGentleman]

I think I can wait another 3 weeks before I engage in d3 goodness! I have a feeling the stress test might ruin it for me a bit.

[ToRDjvillian]

D3 open beta does not come into affect until tomorrow at 05:00 am AEST (gmt +10?)

[Bash]

Originally Posted by ToRDjvillian

D3 open beta does not come into affect until tomorrow at 05:00 am AEST (gmt +10?)

Cheers, i was too lazy to check lol , i'll add this to the OP!

[crAzerk]

I just realized I didn't really care if Hardcore mode was available - I wanted a higher difficulty! Not Hardcore -_-

[Bloodmyst]

Downloading now..... oooohhh I'm excited!

[Bloodmyst]

Well, finished playing through with the Beta with the Wizard/Mage. I can see myself purchasing this game

[Next_rim]

Holy shit fml im so happeh

[Azure]

wow nice i will be playing

[Next_rim]

cant login, says I dont have a license attached to account. Wtf?

Quick Comments

NOM:

Try changing the server to America, Worked for me.

[syfCabracan]

It has taken all of my self control, but I have decided to stay a diablo 3 virgin till may 15th. Want those first few levels to still be excitting.

Quick Comments

	AussieDran:	Wish I did. I'm going to be bored for the first 2 hours of the real thing now
	Bash:	ohwow. dat resolve!