In this video, Raxxanterax and DarthMicrotransaction discuss their thoughts on Diablo 4 Season 3 and the new pet mechanic. They express disappointment with the delayed release of The Gauntlet leaderboard, and question the purpose of the pet mechanic in the game. They also discuss the lack of endgame content and the potential impact of itemization changes in Season 4. While they appreciate some quality of life improvements, they feel that the overall direction of the game is unclear and lacks a solid focus.
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Key Takeaways:
- Raxxanterax and DarthMicrotransaction express disappointment with the delayed release of The Gauntlet leaderboard in Season 3.
- They question the purpose of the pet mechanic and its relevance to the overall gameplay.
- The lack of endgame content and the potential impact of itemization changes in Season 4 are concerns for both content creators.
- While they appreciate some quality of life improvements, they feel that the overall direction of Diablo 4 is unclear and lacks a solid focus.
Disappointment with the Delayed Release of The Gauntlet Leaderboard
Raxxanterax and DarthMicrotransaction express their disappointment with the delayed release of The Gauntlet leaderboard in Season 3. They discuss the importance of racing at the start of a season and feel that delaying The Gauntlet diminishes the excitement and competitiveness of the leaderboard.
The Questionable Purpose of the Pet Mechanic
Both content creators question the purpose of the pet mechanic in Diablo 4. While they appreciate the concept of support gems similar to those in Path of Exile, they feel that the pet mechanic lacks depth and meaningful gameplay. They express confusion about the relevance of the pet once it is acquired and the lack of content beyond obtaining the pet.
Concerns about Endgame Content and Itemization Changes in Season 4
Raxxanterax and DarthMicrotransaction express concerns about the lack of endgame content in Diablo 4. They feel that the game does not provide enough challenging content for players to exhibit their power and engage in meaningful gameplay. They also discuss the potential impact of itemization changes in Season 4 and question whether these changes will address the issues players have raised about itemization in the game.
Overall Direction of Diablo 4
The content creators feel that the overall direction of Diablo 4 is unclear and lacks a solid focus. They discuss the need for the game to cater to both casual players and endgame sweat Lords, but question whether Blizzard is effectively balancing these two player bases. They express their frustration with the disconnect between the words and actions of Blizzard, with the company stating their intention to add more endgame content but implementing features that appeal more to casual players.
