The Diablo 3 Podcast #159: PTR Debates and Ancient Items @Diablo3Inc
The Diablo 3 Podcast #159: PTR Debates and Ancient Items  @Diablo3Inc
Uploaded November 2014 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
Diablo 3 patch 2.1.2 is on the PTR with a giant community buff, and it's sparked elitist controversy. Also new Legendary Gems, Marauder's Set changes, console D3 control improvements, and more. Show features Neinball, Rankil, and Flux


Intro and recent activities. Neinball laments missing Blizzcon.

7:00 -- Recent PTR play. What's up with the endless game join times? Legendary drop rate is incredible, but too much?

16:00 -- Put on your elitist hat and explain why it's bad that lots of new people are filling up the PTR so expert testers can't log on.

24:30 -- Ancient Items need improvements. Weapons are gigantic upgrades, armor is sometimes slightly better, jewelry is irrelevant.

33:00 -- Legendary Gems with defensive properties are ignored. Two new ones; can any defensive gem bonus be good enough to use? Plus double Unity fail stories.

43:00 -- Diablo 3 Ultimate Evil Edition console. Dupes and cheats and hacks prove why Diablo 3 is online-only?

53:00 -- Console shows how melee character controls should work, without having to waste a skill on the left mouse button. Plus general console controls vs. PC controls debate.

58:35 -- Preparing for the upcoming patch by stockpiling materials? Or it's irrelevant since Season 2 characters will be starting from scratch anyway?

1:10:00 -- Thanksgiving wishes in Diablo 3... and no mentioning Jay Wilson.

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