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killerbear
05-07-2008, 22:49
the barb looks old to me does he look old to you or does he loook young well i dont think
he looks young i bet most people are going to think
that the barb is old ya i bet.
See also
http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=669728
The story within D3 is supposed to be 20 years after the events of D2, so they tried to make the barb look 20 years older than he did in D2 i'm assuming:scratchchin:
Correct. One of the panels, said it's 20 years after D2, the Barb has seen some stuff, got some scars. Seen his ancestral home (AS) destroyed ..
I like him. I just hope the poor git isn't chased around by a lonely Charsi. That was old in D2.
Also .. give the poor female barb some clothes. It isn't just men that need protection. :)
man, Deckard Cain must be nearing 119 years old at least:wink:
killerbear
06-07-2008, 02:28
ya he looks really old cain is going to die
lukefojut
06-07-2008, 13:41
I think the idea of a battle scarred Barbarian fits in very well with DIII and think that it will give him some more character, aside from the sheer youthful pwning power of DII's barb.
Maybe there will be a selection of ointments available from Deckard Cain for his Lumbago etc.
The story within D3 is supposed to be 20 years after the events of D2, so they tried to make the barb look 20 years older than he did in D2 i'm assuming:scratchchin:
Keeping that in mind Cain should have died within those 20 years I guess ^^ Lel if they should actually add the nec, they should give him a grey beard aswell and a stick like Cain to walk with :]
I like his older look very much, and especially his voice, it just fits very well to his appearance as a battle-hardened veteran: "It's time for shedding our enemies blood, not idle talk.":thumbup:
Being a medieval setting, he is probably too old to fight anymore. Most people in this time died quite early from our perspective (40 years was really old). But I don't mind this, it's Diablo after all, not some medieval simulation game. Go go elder barb!
proudfoot
06-07-2008, 18:19
I'm a big fan of this style decision. It makes for a really interesting character to play.
AxlStrife
06-07-2008, 23:07
I dig it as well, it adds a nostalgic feeling and a personal connection to the character.
lionheart
06-07-2008, 23:58
Plus if somebody wants a younger fresher look they can just go with the female version i guess so both sides can be happy. Personally i like to continue with my old friend in this other epic adventure :P
patriach owen
07-07-2008, 00:40
@thyiad
why do they do that? the girls look like there waring armour plated bikini's....
WHY!?
lionheart
07-07-2008, 00:42
Maybe because they go with the idea that sex sells lol
Did anyone see the Amazon?
Legs.
xD.
stillman
07-07-2008, 01:42
I love the new barb look.
Even better is his build. D2 seemed to mess up the barb a bit imo. His shoulders were too prominent and it crowded out his biceps. The D2 barb's legs didn't look like much either.
But the D3 barb...wow, they really got his anatomy right this time.
why do they do that? the girls look like there waring armour plated bikini's....
WHY!?
Blame it on Jabba the Hutt..... its all 'cause Princess Leia was so hot in her armored bikini plate.. (so much even R2-D2 got excited).. back in the day..
headMeat
09-07-2008, 13:59
seems to me the design philosophy behind both barb's is to be big armored tanks while showing as much skin as possible. seeing as how they arent knights/pally's this makes sense. remember conan/red sonja? i think it's a cool warrior archetype and that design decision supports that this is a specific type of melee subcalss.
Apocalypse
09-07-2008, 23:42
i dont think they is supposed to be the same barb as the one in d2, might be wrong please show me a link to something if i am, but i assumed this was a different person.
popodomo
10-07-2008, 20:29
i dont think they is supposed to be the same barb as the one in d2, might be wrong please show me a link to something if i am, but i assumed this was a different person.
It is, confirmed in various interviews/panels/previews. Google is your friend on this one.
http://pc.ign.com/articles/885/885169p1.html
See, that wasn't hard.
Are we sure there isn't any customization for characters. Adding a few different meshes isn't very hard anymore, and I wouldn't be surprised at all if it was a full facial customization, but the very least a few different looks. Skin tones, hair colors, age looks, etc.
lionheart
10-07-2008, 20:38
I dont think so, at least so far there hasnt been anything that shows that this kind of customization will be present
Apocalypse
11-07-2008, 00:22
It is, confirmed in various interviews/panels/previews. Google is your friend on this one.
http://pc.ign.com/articles/885/885169p1.html
See, that wasn't hard.
hmm not sure if i really like that its the same barb,oh well dont matter what i think. thanks
mince pies
17-07-2008, 01:12
Skin tones, hair colors, age looks, etc.
I don't think skin tones would be a good idea, for example, having a white Witch Doctor wouldn't fit the character well, equally, a black Barbarian wouldn't fit the character well as the Barbarians originate from Harrogath, which is cold, therefore they would (traditionally) be white.
killerbear
07-09-2008, 05:24
i think barb will not kill that good because he is OLD,
sevencreature
08-09-2008, 13:12
i think barb will not kill that good because he is OLD,
Those youths today... :unimpressed: Veterancy and wisdom earned by years of practice and experiences is what makes warrior truly deadly. Young greenhorns are just cannon fodder :coffee:
GoHabsGo
08-09-2008, 22:55
I'd hate to live in Sanctuary, who wants to live in a place where a Hero must show up and save the world from total destruction every 20 years :P
killerbear
10-09-2008, 01:13
Those youths today... :unimpressed: Veterancy and wisdom earned by years of practice and experiences is what makes warrior truly deadly. Young greenhorns are just cannon fodder :coffee:
huh u must be one of those fancy guys cause u TALK WEIRD
CaptainDingo
10-09-2008, 01:27
Ah yes, I forgot that using proper English went out of style years ago when AOL gained popularity.
Pitboss_2000
12-09-2008, 15:33
the barb looks old to me does he look old to you or does he loook young well i dont think
he looks young i bet most people are going to think
that the barb is old ya i bet.
Am I the only one who thinks this reads like modern poetry?
killerbear
13-09-2008, 21:34
yep i think so idk
If would be kinda cool if some of his most powerful physical abilities used up his health as he pushed his tired old body to extremes.
ScionOfStorm
15-09-2008, 21:00
veteran>>>>all. Although old, he must be very skillful, so maybe that was one of the aspects of blizz's idea to put it this way to us :)
YoungDbl
18-09-2008, 23:39
Experience comes with age. Old barb is a great idea IMO.
pantherus
19-09-2008, 06:40
I think it also allows for a good level of continuity with D2 having the Barb looking older like that.
What happened to the barb's old friends. the sorc, zon, ***,pally,druid? retirement? died?
jeremyrx
19-09-2008, 17:37
Probably the same thing that happened to the D1 characters, went mad and will be enemies in D3.
Probably the same thing that happened to the D1 characters, went mad and will be enemies in D3.
I read somewhere that Akara was supposed to be the Rogue in d1 and Drognan was the Sorcerer, but I don't know how true that really is...
elponeis
21-09-2008, 05:35
I read somewhere that Akara was supposed to be the Rogue in d1 and Drognan was the Sorcerer, but I don't know how true that really is...
I think is more to Blood Raven being the Rogue and The Summoner (Act2) being the Sorcerer...
Inexhaustible
24-09-2008, 01:47
Old men screaming at enemies to make them cry is for the win!
From the Greek proverbs - yes it's a old saying but still true.
Old age and treachery will overcome youth and skill.
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