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frostdiamond Sep 19, 2014 @ 10:47am
Single player?
Can we play through with 1 character? Or 3 other AI-controlled characters? Or must we play with 3 other human players?

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BlackjackGT Sep 19, 2014 @ 10:49am 
As I understand it, no bots. Yes, you can play solo, or with 1, 2 or 3 other players. The game is supposed to scale to the number of players.

I shared this guy's playthrough vid elsewhere, which shows how the early going goes solo:
http://youtu.be/6Hw4RBlyjYw
Last edited by BlackjackGT; Sep 19, 2014 @ 10:50am
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Lyle Sep 19, 2014 @ 11:04am 
Aaah, that combat is looking sooo satisfying. No moon-physics like D3.
Last edited by Lyle; Sep 19, 2014 @ 11:06am
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frostdiamond Sep 19, 2014 @ 11:07am 
Originally posted by BlackjackGT:
As I understand it, no bots. Yes, you can play solo, or with 1, 2 or 3 other players. The game is supposed to scale to the number of players.

I shared this guy's playthrough vid elsewhere, which shows how the early going goes solo:
http://youtu.be/6Hw4RBlyjYw

Thanks for the video man.

I noticed the viewing angle isn't quite 45-degrees isometric. I wonder if angle could be changed, or is it fixed?

I like DIII, but haven't bought it. Waiting for the 2nd expansion to be released.

I have a lot of reason to like PoE, but man its economy system (ie without gold) just doesn't work for me.
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frostdiamond Sep 19, 2014 @ 11:08am 
Originally posted by Dino swe:
Aaah, that combat is looking sooo satisfying. No moon-physics like D3.

LOL D III is indeed a bit gravity-free.
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BlackjackGT Sep 19, 2014 @ 11:45am 
Please remember Gauntlet isn't an ARPG. No loot, no character no levels, no character attribute points etc. I just wouldn't want people getting this expecting Diablo, Torchlight, Grim Dawn, whatever and then realizing it's more akin to a twin-stick shooter/dungeon brawler. :)

Camera view isn't adjustable, afik. I read in an Arrowhead interview they initially tried a viewing angle that was more akin to ARPGs but found this more top-down view, zoomed out a bit, was more playable and true to its Gauntlet roots. :)
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frostdiamond Sep 19, 2014 @ 11:52am 
Originally posted by BlackjackGT:
Please remember Gauntlet isn't an ARPG. No loot, no character no levels, no character attribute points etc. I just wouldn't want people getting this expecting Diablo, Torchlight, Grim Dawn, whatever and then realizing it's more akin to a twin-stick shooter/dungeon brawler. :)

Camera view isn't adjustable, afik. I read in an Arrowhead interview they initially tried a viewing angle that was more akin to ARPGs but found this more top-down view, zoomed out a bit, was more playable and true to its Gauntlet roots. :)

Wow, that was awakening lol. I thought I'm looking at another ARPG.

But I see gold could be collected and items could be purchased from merchants? Or am I seeing things?
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Lyle Sep 19, 2014 @ 12:02pm 
Originally posted by BlackjackGT:
Please remember Gauntlet isn't an ARPG. No loot, no character no levels, no character attribute points etc. I just wouldn't want people getting this expecting Diablo, Torchlight, Grim Dawn, whatever and then realizing it's more akin to a twin-stick shooter/dungeon brawler. :)

Very true. Its like a distilled arpg; no BS, pure action. I even brought a gamepad for this one to get that extra arcade vibe.

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hardwiredsin Sep 19, 2014 @ 12:08pm 
Originally posted by frostdiamond:
Originally posted by BlackjackGT:
Please remember Gauntlet isn't an ARPG. No loot, no character no levels, no character attribute points etc. I just wouldn't want people getting this expecting Diablo, Torchlight, Grim Dawn, whatever and then realizing it's more akin to a twin-stick shooter/dungeon brawler. :)

Camera view isn't adjustable, afik. I read in an Arrowhead interview they initially tried a viewing angle that was more akin to ARPGs but found this more top-down view, zoomed out a bit, was more playable and true to its Gauntlet roots. :)

Wow, that was awakening lol. I thought I'm looking at another ARPG.

But I see gold could be collected and items could be purchased from merchants? Or am I seeing things?

You never played or have seen the original Gauntlet? You can play this singleplayer or with friends/co-op and should have fun either way.
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frostdiamond Sep 19, 2014 @ 12:10pm 
Originally posted by Affliction:
Originally posted by frostdiamond:

Wow, that was awakening lol. I thought I'm looking at another ARPG.

But I see gold could be collected and items could be purchased from merchants? Or am I seeing things?

You never played or have seen the original Gauntlet? You can play this singleplayer or with friends/co-op and should have fun either way.

No I've never played the original. I started playing games since 1995 (Command & Conquer) and apparently have missed this title.
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Gauntlet Elf Sep 19, 2014 @ 12:20pm 
Originally posted by frostdiamond:
Originally posted by BlackjackGT:
Please remember Gauntlet isn't an ARPG. No loot, no character no levels, no character attribute points etc. I just wouldn't want people getting this expecting Diablo, Torchlight, Grim Dawn, whatever and then realizing it's more akin to a twin-stick shooter/dungeon brawler. :)

Camera view isn't adjustable, afik. I read in an Arrowhead interview they initially tried a viewing angle that was more akin to ARPGs but found this more top-down view, zoomed out a bit, was more playable and true to its Gauntlet roots. :)

Wow, that was awakening lol. I thought I'm looking at another ARPG.

But I see gold could be collected and items could be purchased from merchants? Or am I seeing things?

The only things you can buy that make your character stronger are relics. Also you have masteries (achievements) which give your character a slight boost. Gear is strictly cosmetic.

*Elf
Last edited by Gauntlet Elf; Sep 19, 2014 @ 12:20pm
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Nergal Sep 19, 2014 @ 12:24pm 
Originally posted by frostdiamond:
Can we play through with 1 character? Or 3 other AI-controlled characters? Or must we play with 3 other human players?
If it's anything like previous installments to the franchise then yes singleplayer will be possible. and no you won't need 4 to play co-op, 1 to four is fine
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frostdiamond Sep 19, 2014 @ 1:56pm 
Originally posted by NergalElite:
Originally posted by frostdiamond:
Can we play through with 1 character? Or 3 other AI-controlled characters? Or must we play with 3 other human players?
If it's anything like previous installments to the franchise then yes singleplayer will be possible. and no you won't need 4 to play co-op, 1 to four is fine

Awesome, thanks guys for the help.
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