WD hating is driving me nuts...Stop Assuming!

[Resented]

First let me begin by saying this...

Do I like the idea of a WD over a Necromancer? NO, I have always loved necromancers.

Do I firmly believe WD's will have the ability to raise an undead army? YES, If indeed the WD has replaced the Necromancer(which I am willing to bet it has) then I am sure there will be an extensive summoning line of abilities.

What is driving me nuts is that there are tons of people assuming that the WD now has "dogs" instead of skeletons and that in general the WD will be crap compared to a Necromancer.

Here are two things from the gameplay video we know: One of the WD's lowest level summons is an undead dog(Which can be summoned multiple times), the second is that Blizzard HAS PUT MORE TIME INTO PETS. This is clearly shown from the fact the WD can buff his pets with his spells and use them as walking bombs.

Just because the WD's lowest summon are dogs does not mean there wont be zombies/skeletons/horrific undead creatures at the WDs command. My point is this, we have seen a small taste of the WD. In the small taste we were given by Blizzard there was a large emphasis on three things: Summons, Fire spells, and Curses.

Now, all the WD haters can assume Blizzard doesnt know what they are doing and the whole WD summoning line will consist of undead dogs or you can logically see that Blizzard's emphasis on pets and their abilities is greater in D3 than it was in D2. I would rather people just stop assuming, however if people are going to assume then the arrows point to the WD commanding a bigger, badder, and greater army of pets the likes of which all necro fans will drool over.

On a side note, and this is me speculating, I think they went with the Witch Doctor because a Necromancer would have been to close to what I believe will be one of the other 3 classes, an anti-paladin type death knight class.

Mad Mantis Props to you for your WD posts on summons many of those inspired me to go ahead and write this.

Thanks for letting me vent,
Resented

[onishin]

In diablo IV Blizzard will create a new character called "Summoner of dead stuff" and people will say "Bring the WD back, it was a cool character!!"
I don't know what's wrong with internet people, but all they can say is bad things about everything! always complaining and insulting! just check the official forums or even better, YouTube!

[Kiroptus]

WD is fine. I was also very sad to see the necromancer being replaced (yes it is a replacement despite what blizzard says unless they still plan to add the necro which is highly doubtful with the witch doctor's presence and concept) but eventually everyone will like him.

His armor just need to be a little more subtle imo, its seem to have come straight from a carnival.

[Resented]

Originally Posted by Kiroptus

WD is fine. I was also very sad to see the necromancer being replaced (yes it is a replacement despite what blizzard says unless they still plan to add the necro which is highly doubtful with the witch doctor's presence and concept) but eventually everyone will like him.

His armor just need to be a little more subtle imo, its seem to have come straight from a carnival.

agree^

I do wish the clothing was a little toned down, then again maybe there is more realism to how he looks than I am aware.

[Kiroptus]

Indeed, there is probably a lot of lore behind all those feathers but still... subtely is good so things dont go too much over-the-top. WD is bordering it but its still very acceptable.

I just wish I could see a lv1 WD in motion, its hard to even identify him with his costume. He looks very badass and creepy without armor so Blizz just need to find a good blend between his armor and his non-armor visuals and he will be perfect!

Cant wait to augment my summons with poison and fire, he is certainly my first character.


Btw I dont think anyone here hates the WD, its just that people are very sad to see the necro go and that is the way that people express their feelings. Out of all characters in D2, the necro was the only one who wasnt tossed in some generic role as Archer/mage/warrior/knight. He had many tricks on his sleeve and his gameplay was very smooth. Eventually WD will grow on the community, just give it some time, he came in a difficult spot as replacing one of the community's favourites.

[vendrox]

Good luck getting rid of haters.

[AxlStrife]

I believe the WD is a replacement to the Necromancer as a playable class, but I can definitely see a necro or two as an "act boss" of sorts.

I love everything about the WD and I can't wait to fire up Doogie Howser.

[imjustsomeguy]

A summoning Necro was by far my favorite D2 char and I can almost gaurantee my first D3 char will be a WD, it's the playstyle I perfer. The skills looked great in the gameplay video. That said I'm really not into the masks and the whole tribal thing. When I'm thinking of super strong demon killing machines Witchdoctors aren't the first thing that pops into my head. The Necro was just sooo much cooler. Still, at least the WD is a dark character class. If the Necro had been replaced by a summoning druid type class I would be really disapointed. WD is no Necro but I'm sure once I get to know him better I'll come around.

[Reddimus]

Originally Posted by Resented

First let me begin by saying this...

Do I like the idea of a WD over a Necromancer? NO, I have always loved necromancers.

Do I firmly believe WD's will have the ability to raise an undead army? YES, If indeed the WD has replaced the Necromancer(which I am willing to bet it has) then I am sure there will be an extensive summoning line of abilities.

What is driving me nuts is that there are tons of people assuming that the WD now has "dogs" instead of skeletons and that in general the WD will be crap compared to a Necromancer.

Here are two things from the gameplay video we know: One of the WD's lowest level summons is an undead dog(Which can be summoned multiple times), the second is that Blizzard HAS PUT MORE TIME INTO PETS. This is clearly shown from the fact the WD can buff his pets with his spells and use them as walking bombs.

Just because the WD's lowest summon are dogs does not mean there wont be zombies/skeletons/horrific undead creatures at the WDs command. My point is this, we have seen a small taste of the WD. In the small taste we were given by Blizzard there was a large emphasis on three things: Summons, Fire spells, and Curses.

Now, all the WD haters can assume Blizzard doesnt know what they are doing and the whole WD summoning line will consist of undead dogs or you can logically see that Blizzard's emphasis on pets and their abilities is greater in D3 than it was in D2. I would rather people just stop assuming, however if people are going to assume then the arrows point to the WD commanding a bigger, badder, and greater army of pets the likes of which all necro fans will drool over.

On a side note, and this is me speculating, I think they went with the Witch Doctor because a Necromancer would have been to close to what I believe will be one of the other 3 classes, an anti-paladin type death knight class.

Mad Mantis Props to you for your WD posts on summons many of those inspired me to go ahead and write this.

Thanks for letting me vent,
Resented

Stop assuming they're going to be better than what we actually know about them! :P

[Resented]

Originally Posted by Reddimus

Stop assuming they're going to be better than what we actually know about them! :P

Apparently you cant read, I pointed out the facts of the gameplay video and stated not to assume, but if you are going to assume, then go by the facts:

"I would rather people just stop assuming, however if people are going to assume then the arrows point to the WD commanding a bigger, badder, and greater army of pets the likes of which all necro fans will drool over."

Read before you comment next time. It will give your comments a degree of intelligence that would warrant peoples attention.