Uploaded March 2015 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Josh Mosqueira's GDC presentation on all the ways that RoS fixed D3's mistakes brought up the original D3's "Seven Design Pillars." What were those 7 pillars and why did the game largely fail to achieve them? Plus more PTR testing and Natalya's Set debate. Featuring N3rdwards, MJNspace, and Flux.
Josh's GDC talk transcript and video:
diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/josh-mosqueira-diablo-3-presentation-gdc-2015
2:00 -- Recent PTR testing experiences. Amazed by the new Obsidian Ring of the Zodiac CDR power.
6:00 -- N3rdwards tries to love the Crusader, but finds it difficult. And why he's not playing the Slow Time Wizard build on the PTR after loving it at Blizzcon last year.
14:00 -- Both guests are amongst the rare non-Hardcore players. How do they resist? Quality of Life dangers in the new PTR patch.
18:00 -- The horror Flux feels watching softcore play on a live stream.
27:00 -- PTR new Natalya's Set debate. Pros and cons and the Strafe build Flux really enjoys.
36:40 -- Josh Mosqueira's GDC talk, and debating Jay Wilson's "Seven Pillars" for Diablo 3 development.
39:00 -- Pillar 1: Approachable?
41:00 -- Pillar 2: Powerful Heroes?
44:00 -- Pillar 3: Highly Customizable?
48:30 -- Pillar 4: Great Item Game? *laughter ensues*
51:30 -- Pillar 5: Endlessly Replayable?
55:00 -- Pillar 6: Strong Setting?
58:30 -- Pillar 7: Cooperative Multiplayer?
1:01:30 -- Josh's "Three Design Pillars" for the Diablo 3 console.
1:06:30 -- Three Pillars for Reaper of Souls: 1) Focus on the Fantasy, 2) Endgame for Everyone, 3) Make Online Matter.
1:13:00 -- Is Diablo 3 ultimately a single player game? How online can matter even if you play solo.
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Links and a short description of every show can be seen in the Diablo 3 Podcast Episode Guide in Diablowiki.net.
* diablowiki.net/The_Diablo_Podcast_Episode_Guide
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Josh Mosqueira's GDC presentation on all the ways that RoS fixed D3's mistakes brought up the original D3's "Seven Design Pillars." What were those 7 pillars and why did the game largely fail to achieve them? Plus more PTR testing and Natalya's Set debate. Featuring N3rdwards, MJNspace, and Flux.
Josh's GDC talk transcript and video:
diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/josh-mosqueira-diablo-3-presentation-gdc-2015
2:00 -- Recent PTR testing experiences. Amazed by the new Obsidian Ring of the Zodiac CDR power.
6:00 -- N3rdwards tries to love the Crusader, but finds it difficult. And why he's not playing the Slow Time Wizard build on the PTR after loving it at Blizzcon last year.
14:00 -- Both guests are amongst the rare non-Hardcore players. How do they resist? Quality of Life dangers in the new PTR patch.
18:00 -- The horror Flux feels watching softcore play on a live stream.
27:00 -- PTR new Natalya's Set debate. Pros and cons and the Strafe build Flux really enjoys.
36:40 -- Josh Mosqueira's GDC talk, and debating Jay Wilson's "Seven Pillars" for Diablo 3 development.
39:00 -- Pillar 1: Approachable?
41:00 -- Pillar 2: Powerful Heroes?
44:00 -- Pillar 3: Highly Customizable?
48:30 -- Pillar 4: Great Item Game? *laughter ensues*
51:30 -- Pillar 5: Endlessly Replayable?
55:00 -- Pillar 6: Strong Setting?
58:30 -- Pillar 7: Cooperative Multiplayer?
1:01:30 -- Josh's "Three Design Pillars" for the Diablo 3 console.
1:06:30 -- Three Pillars for Reaper of Souls: 1) Focus on the Fantasy, 2) Endgame for Everyone, 3) Make Online Matter.
1:13:00 -- Is Diablo 3 ultimately a single player game? How online can matter even if you play solo.
__________________________________
Links and a short description of every show can be seen in the Diablo 3 Podcast Episode Guide in Diablowiki.net.
* diablowiki.net/The_Diablo_Podcast_Episode_Guide
Find Diablo:IncGamers on
* diablo.incgamers.com
* Facebook: facebook.com/DiabloIncGamers
* Twitter: twitter.com/DiabloIncGamers
