Diablo 3 starter edition: Diablo III Starter Edition & Guest Pass

Co-Optimus — News — Diablo 3 Starter Edition Now Available to All


Diablo 3‘s «demo version» is now available to the masses, after previously only being available via a special code included with retail copies of the game.  Dubbed the Starter Edition, it allows you to fight your way up to the Skeleton King boss in Act I, and level up to 13.  Starter edition accounts can be upgraded to the full version of the game, though, you are limited in certain features sets until you purchase.  For instance, match making is unavailable for co-op play in the starter edition.


There are three ways to get access to the Diablo 3 starter edition.


·         Log in to your existing Battle.net account at http://www.battle.net, and sign up for the Diablo III Starter Edition through the “Your Game Accounts” section.




·         Create a new Battle.net account here and the Diablo III Starter Edition license will be added to your account automatically.




·         Grab the Diablo III game disc from a friend, install the game, and then log in with your Battle.net account. The Diablo III Starter Edition will be added to your account automatically.


There’s an FAQ available here for further information.

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LET’S PLAY: Diablo III Starter Edition

Please forgive me for saying this but I’ve never played a Diablo game in my life. Er, I came from a very strict familial background which limited the genres of games that I was allowed to get my hands on.

Now that I’m older, though, I can make conscious choices on what types of games I play and a lot of my friends have been egging me to get Diablo III after I expressed a little interest in it. Anyway, I decided to give it a try and I downloaded the Diablo III Starter Edition through Battlenet. My conclusion? It’s the perfect introduction to those like me who have never touched a title in the series and those who are still a bit unsure about purchasing the full game. Hehe!

I personally chose the Demon Hunter. Pew Pew just to play it safe. LOL.

The plot of the game is very simple. You choose a character that you feel best suits your battle preferences. Your choices are: Barbarian, Crusader (which was added in the expansion – Reaper of Souls), Demon Hunter, Monk, Witch Doctor, and Wizard.

Your character is dropped off into the town of Tristram wherein you are tasked to investigate a Fallen Star that has awakened all the dead and evil spirits in the area. Along the way you will meet followers who will aid you in battle, gain experience from defeating monsters and the undead, and gather loot from said mobs.

Tristram – it’s a quiet village, every day, like the one before~~ … NOT!

A map of the areas you can teleport to using the Waypoints, easiest way to travel!

As with every other game, when you level up, you receive new skills. This is the skill page for the Demon Hunter build. 🙂

The inventory opens when you press “I” on the keyboard. You can only carry a limited number of items so make sure you keep the important ones!

The game play is as simple as the plot. You basically just click wherever you want to go. Attacking is also done by clicking and your attacks only differ when you use the left or right mouse buttons. Some hot-keys such as the number bar and a few letters on the keyboard are used to open menus, use pots, or activate your character’s chosen skills.

You’re also kind of given unlimited pots. Although the number of health globes that drop from killing enemies kind of negates the purpose of having potions. But I really shouldn’t complain, it never hurts to be careful, haha!

The skirmishes in-game are different from what I’m used to. They’re mostly reaction-based and you can interact with the environment which mostly helps you defeat the mobs inside dungeons.

Once in a while you encounter bosses that are noticeably different from the mobs. They usually have titles like they’re someone important. I think I deserve one of my own, something like – Amriel, Smasher of Jars. LOL.

The Starter Edition ends with the quest, The Mad King. Sadly you can play this in an hour or less so it sorta leaves you hanging. D:

I’ve never had any experience with dungeon-crawlers so this game is very new and interesting for me. In terms of graphics and design, I’m amazed at the details they put in everything! I’m just a little sad that you can’t zoom in or change your camera view because then, you’d see all the pretty little things up close and personal. D:

I am also questioning the replayability of this game because you can only crawl through so many dungeons in one sitting and what’s gonna happen once you reach the end of the game??? BUT (let me finish) the thing I am looking forward to the most is the adventuring with friends. I figure that’s what will make all the jar-smashing and dead body searching worthwhile. LOL.

Anyway, I’d recommend getting the Starter Edition if you’re not quite sure yet. After finishing the few quests, it’s either you’re just not interested in it AT ALL or it will compel you to purchase the game. And, well, I’m sorta leaning on the latter. HAHAHA!

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Starter version
This is the name of the demo version. Like the Starter versions of World of Warcraft and StarCraft 2, you can play Diablo 3 for free, with significant restrictions:

  • Can only be played in Act I (out of 4 in the full version) up to and including the Reign of the Black King task.
  • Character level limited to 13 (out of 60 in full version).
  • Auction not available.
  • You can only play in co-op with other owners of the Starter version. The duration of the start version is not limited.

However, if you want to continue, you will have to fork out for the game. And you are probably wondering which version to buy? nine0013


Russian or European version?

European version This version is available throughout Europe. Blizzard calls it «full» — it allows you to play in English and all other supported languages ​​(Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, European Spanish, Italian, Polish, Russian , Korean and Traditional Chinese)
Russian version By in fact, this is the same as the «European» version, in which only the great and mighty remained. It also costs several times less. nine0013 How to choose? The choice between the European and Russian versions is simple: if you want to play in Russian — choose the Russian version, and if on some other — lay out more hard-earned money and buy the European version. I must say right away that the server for both versions — the same, European — allows you to play together with other inhabitants of the continent and communicate in English (well, Russian, of course).

Boxed or electronic?
Box version
The game box can be purchased from a game store or online.

Contents:

  • Cardboard box
  • Cherished key
  • Diablo 3 DVD-ROM
  • Small brochure
  • Two guest passes: for Diablo 3 and World of Warcraft

Electronic version
Electronic version is available from many online retailers and also on Battle.net. nine0013 By purchasing the digital version, you will immediately receive a key that can be entered in your account on Battle.net, after which all that remains is to download and install the game.

How to choose?
I’ll note right away that the cost of the boxed and electronic versions is the same. Of course, it is more convenient to purchase a boxed version, you can immediately install the game and start playing it, and just put the box with the stuffing on the table and enjoy. On the other hand, if you only want the game itself, you can buy the digital version. Downloading electronic versions of games is helping the environment. In addition, at the moment, Diablo 3 is not so easy to find in the store — it sells out very quickly. nine0005


Collector’s Edition

Blizzard didn’t skimp on the Diablo 3 Collector’s Edition bundle.

DIABLO SKULL AND 4GB SOUL STONE FLASH DRIVE Sell your computer to the dark forces for a 4 GB soul stone flash drive and a Diablo skull stand. On the flash drive, you’ll also find the full version of Diablo II and the Diablo II: Lord of Destruction add-on, allowing you to retrace the ominous path that the Dark Wanderer trod. nine0013 EXCLUSIVE IN-GAME GIFTS
Unusual Diablo III Artifacts Spread your glowing angel wings, blow a banner with a unique emblem, and paint your armor in a “cloudy” or “smoky” color.
World of Warcraft Shaman Toy Companion Travel World of Warcraft with a Toy Shaman.
Battle.net Portraits for StarCraft II Exclusive emblems and a choice of three Diablo-themed Battle.net portraits will tell everyone that you are the acknowledged hero of the mortal world. nine0013 DVD AND BLU-RAY ADDITIONAL FEATURES Meet the teams behind Diablo III. See how artists, writers, programmers, designers, musicians and animators worked together to create the universe of Sanctuary. Over an hour of videos!
DIABLO III PICTURE BOOK Follow the game’s immersive creation process with 208 pages of illustrations that cover every stage of character development from the first sketches to the finishing touches of the 3D models. nine0013 COLLECTOR’S EDITION SOUNDTRACK Enjoy 24 original Diablo III tunes featured on CD. This is music for which, like for the Eternal Confrontation, there is no time frame.


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Blizzard has announced the free Diablo III Starter Edition. It will allow you to run through the first Act to the boss named Skeleton King.
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Blizzard has announced the free Diablo III Starter Edition. It will allow you to run through the first Act to the boss named Skeleton King. You can pump no higher than level 13. Access to the auction for real money is blocked.

Each box of Diablo III comes with a special «guest pass». It allows you to download Diablo III Starter Edition at the time of the release of the game, that is, on May 15th. After 30 days, this free edition will be available to all registered Battle.Net users. nine0005

A commendable decision on the part of a developer who is confident in his abilities. Everyone will be able to try out Diablo III to make a purchasing decision.

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