Bashiok tapped in on a couple of issues on Friday.
A fan asked why Runewords have been ruled out of D3. Bashiok’s reply:
The same type of item customization could come in a million different forms. But who’s to say we won’t have something, or multiple things, that are even better!?
WHO!?
Actually, D3 Lead Designer


Elsewhere, Bashiok got a little fiesty when questioned about the D2 economy.
The economies in your game Diablo LoD vary directly as a result of your boasting a new patch/ladder reset.
You recklessly announced a possible April release and so the economy on ladder diminished greatly. why did you tell us it was a possibility to be playing in April when the latest updates reveal that your indeed weeks if not months away from a release? I expected better judgment from Blizzard
Bashiok: I think it was a legitimate question, but I think I just realized what the issue is.
Reset announced, demand for ladder items drops, prices come down, items sell for less. Am I on mark here? If that’s the case, then I’m perfectly satisfied with our announcement.[/blue]