Playing with Diablo 3’s paper dolls – and loving it
Filed under: Features, PC, Online, RPGsThis is a weekly column from freelancer Rowan Kaiser, which focuses on “Western” role-playing games: their stories, their histories, their mechanics, their insanity, and their inanity. It’s the little things that push a game from good to great. Attention to detail is a big reason why Diablo 3 sold six million-plus copies in its first week. It’s part of why Blizzard has one of the best reputations of any developer in gaming.
My favorite collection of “little things” in Diablo 3 are the “paper doll” effects. When your character equips new armor or weapons, they clearly show up on your avatar. New helm? Ooo, it’s got a plume! New two-handed sword? Man, that sucker is big.Continue reading Playing with Diablo 3’s paper dolls – and loving itPlaying with Diablo 3’s paper dolls – and loving it originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 01 Jun 2012 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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