ShiftyStiks
Diabloii.Net Member
DIII with the 360 controler
In a general gaming conversation, a buddy of mine mentioned how pumped he will be when he gets to play Diablo III on his stupifyingly large plasma. He went into details and mentioned that he is going to play with his xbox 360 controller. Now I know my friend isn't the first to think of this, but it was something I had never even considered! (I was well aware windows allowed this, but never considered the DIII implications).
Since Blizz is boasting about their UI which - correct me if I'm wrong - is supposed to have uncomplicated minimal button controls, it would be easy to have important skills and actions mapped to the 360 controller without it feeling forced; at least that is what I'm hoping!:cloud9:
More important than just the ability to efficiently map workable controls is whether or not the gameplay style embraces a console controller. Using the previous two games as a solid reference, I feel it's safe to say that the gameplay will work well with the console peripherals.
Yes, the old argument will always remain, "It is much more precise to point-and-click than use any controller," but I feel this may only be a hindrance to those without open minds. Right off the bat, movement controls are simplified. With a mouse gamers are forced to click to evade an incoming onslaught of demons, while clicking to cast spells as well. By assigning your character's movement to one thumb control it becomes much easier to cast on the go. I am aware the mouse method isn't exactly intellectually strenuous, but in those do-or-die moments leveling a character in hell mode it could mean the difference between frost burn and an icy coffin.
Obviously, I am just speculating at how the experience will play out. I may learn that a 360 controller will make for a crippling Diablo III experience (which nobody wants), or - more likely - I will bounce back and forth between the two control styles to get totally different gaming experiences.
Let's hear your ideas...
Hopefully the lovely Blizz Devs will take this into consideration and make a gameplay experience capable of handling these two distinct game peripherals.
**If you read this, you took my post flower**
In a general gaming conversation, a buddy of mine mentioned how pumped he will be when he gets to play Diablo III on his stupifyingly large plasma. He went into details and mentioned that he is going to play with his xbox 360 controller. Now I know my friend isn't the first to think of this, but it was something I had never even considered! (I was well aware windows allowed this, but never considered the DIII implications).
Since Blizz is boasting about their UI which - correct me if I'm wrong - is supposed to have uncomplicated minimal button controls, it would be easy to have important skills and actions mapped to the 360 controller without it feeling forced; at least that is what I'm hoping!:cloud9:
More important than just the ability to efficiently map workable controls is whether or not the gameplay style embraces a console controller. Using the previous two games as a solid reference, I feel it's safe to say that the gameplay will work well with the console peripherals.
Yes, the old argument will always remain, "It is much more precise to point-and-click than use any controller," but I feel this may only be a hindrance to those without open minds. Right off the bat, movement controls are simplified. With a mouse gamers are forced to click to evade an incoming onslaught of demons, while clicking to cast spells as well. By assigning your character's movement to one thumb control it becomes much easier to cast on the go. I am aware the mouse method isn't exactly intellectually strenuous, but in those do-or-die moments leveling a character in hell mode it could mean the difference between frost burn and an icy coffin.
Obviously, I am just speculating at how the experience will play out. I may learn that a 360 controller will make for a crippling Diablo III experience (which nobody wants), or - more likely - I will bounce back and forth between the two control styles to get totally different gaming experiences.
Let's hear your ideas...
Hopefully the lovely Blizz Devs will take this into consideration and make a gameplay experience capable of handling these two distinct game peripherals.
**If you read this, you took my post flower**
