Just wan't to clear this up

UnderAge · 02-07-2008, 23:58

For all of you who think that the witch doctor is replacing your necromancer, its not. It was said so by a blizzard designer and here is proof and source.

"The witch doctor, on the other hand, seems to be more of a caster with a pet-control ability. Jay Wilson, a lead designer on Diablo III, said the witch doctor is not a replacement for Diablo II's necromancer."

http://pc.ign.com/articles/885/885128p1.html

sathanas · 03-07-2008, 00:32

While they may not consider the Witchdoctor to be a replacement for the Necromancer, it seems unlikely that with just 5 classes that they will have another pet based class.

Barbarian
Witchdoctor
Ranged/Archer Class
2nd Melee class
Magic User Class.

That's what I'm expecting anyway.

UnderAge · 03-07-2008, 00:39

I also suspected that, but just for the people who think its completely over for the necromancer, there still may be hope for you.

Telzen · 03-07-2008, 03:37

Don't see the Necromancer making it in. Maybe in the expansion if they somewhat change up how it plays so it doesn't conflict with the Witch Doctor.

Apocalypse · 03-07-2008, 19:49

necro probably went to work for diablo, said screw this good guy stuff

FistOfFury · 03-07-2008, 21:17

I don't understand that blizz guy. The WD has too many things in common with the necro, how could it not be a replacement? It's certainly an alternative at the very least. Maybe they are designing it as a necro/druid hybrid and the druid is the one that got cut but a reworked necro will return in the expansion to save the day? Who knows, it's all very confusing,

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apocalypse

necro probably went to work for diablo, said screw this good guy stuff

LOL!!

lionheart · 03-07-2008, 21:18

I don't think we will see a necromancer if they keep the number of characters to 5 as it is said in the main page. They are very similar to both be put in with just 5 characters. On the other hand though if they put more than 5 characters i think there is still a chance for the necrmancer to make a come back

kontankarite · 03-07-2008, 21:38

Warrior
Magic user
Summoner
Archer

What's the 5th class? A healer...

So you'd probably expect a

Barbarian
Witch Doctor
Mage
Ranger
Cleric

I **** you not...

Animation · 03-07-2008, 21:52

Language can be subtle, especially when you want to hide the truth or avoid negative backlash.

That quote from the Bliz people can mean 4 things at the same time:

1) It implies the Necro COULD still be in.
2) It allows them later to say they never implied the Necro was still in.
3) It sounds like a concrete statement when its really meaningless.
4) It displays pride ('The Witchdoctor is no mere Necromancer')

And thats just off the top of my head. Public Speaker / Relations types are a highly skilled group of verbal craftsmen, even the techies, because they have to be.

Lewis

kontankarite · 03-07-2008, 22:02

Oh yes. The ever so prevalent double-speak.

They said it wasn't a replacement for the necromancer. That's true.

What is also true is that they don't intend to have the necro in the game. Judging by the WD, there's no point.

There's also no point for the Druid either. Sad, but true.