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New Season: HC is the place to be
As an old time D2 player, I must admit I can no longer play softcore. Hardcore truly has it all, with only a few minor drawbacks.
I started playing HC in late .09, and haven't gone back to SC. The PvM aspects of it are far more entertaining, as you have your character on the line. The public is a different crowd altogether, you get to skip many of the flame-happy youngin's; though there are still flame-happy 'matured' players as well. But most importantly, as far as PvM goes, you get to prove your character's valor by his very existance: Avoiding death with every second he's played.
The most entertaining aspect of HC, however, is PvP. Nothing gets your heart racing like a loot duel. While the dueling rules are very different, and will certainly take some time to adjust to (There's virtually no such thing as BM), the rush you get while in the heat of battle cannot be matched by any game I've had the privelege to play yet.
There is the drawback of losing your character, and note, this is more likely to happen than not, especially coming from SC. However you will find a whole new meaning to the game. If you haven't played HC yet, make this your first attempt. Bring your f list over and start together. It may be your last chance to start a ladder fresh on HC. This last reset took closer to 2 years, than the 1 year pace it was on before. I urge you all to join the mayhem and excel as Diablo players. See you on HC!
-*Sh4ttered, WHCL
As an old time D2 player, I must admit I can no longer play softcore. Hardcore truly has it all, with only a few minor drawbacks.
I started playing HC in late .09, and haven't gone back to SC. The PvM aspects of it are far more entertaining, as you have your character on the line. The public is a different crowd altogether, you get to skip many of the flame-happy youngin's; though there are still flame-happy 'matured' players as well. But most importantly, as far as PvM goes, you get to prove your character's valor by his very existance: Avoiding death with every second he's played.
The most entertaining aspect of HC, however, is PvP. Nothing gets your heart racing like a loot duel. While the dueling rules are very different, and will certainly take some time to adjust to (There's virtually no such thing as BM), the rush you get while in the heat of battle cannot be matched by any game I've had the privelege to play yet.
There is the drawback of losing your character, and note, this is more likely to happen than not, especially coming from SC. However you will find a whole new meaning to the game. If you haven't played HC yet, make this your first attempt. Bring your f list over and start together. It may be your last chance to start a ladder fresh on HC. This last reset took closer to 2 years, than the 1 year pace it was on before. I urge you all to join the mayhem and excel as Diablo players. See you on HC!
-*Sh4ttered, WHCL