Cow Level Moooves in for the Diablo III Anniversary
Changes are on the way for the Infernal Machine and crowd control
The cow goblin does show up on the mini-map and can move quickly, so keep an eye out for one when you're out and about in Sanctuary! An hidden Easter egg on the battle.net forums leads to a fun video about the event. Here's the official announcement, titled Debunking the Cowspiracy:
Citizens of Sanctuary,
We've recently herd rumors of an invasion. Not one of a demonic nature, mind you, for those we are quite accustomed to. No, these rumors allege that townships throughout Khanduras are being overrun by bipedal, bardiche-bearing bovine who are luring weary adventurers to the proverbial slaughter through moosterious orange portals.
Many of you have expressed fear. Some have asked if you should moov your families. To this we say: Hold fast. There is no cause for alarm. We've seen the so-called "evidence" being pastured around local inns and, after thoroughly investigating all reported sightings, can cowfindently state that this is nothing more than a clever hoax.
On the left is the "imaginative" artist rendition of the threat.
On the right is the truth of the matter and what we actually found after proper inspection.
There are no homicidal heifers. There is no invasion. And, more specifically, there is no cow level. Anyone who claims otherwise is full of bull and simply milking this terrible prank for all that it's worth.
That said, while the idea of some sort of "cowpocalypse" (as one terrified farmer has taken to calling this) is udderly ridiculous, it is worth noting that one can never be too careful. And so, after consulting with our local Horadrim chapter, we have elected to issue an advisory.
Effective immediately, we encourage all residents of Sanctuary to steer clear of the wilds. From dawn on May 15 to dusk on May 21, it is also recommended that you avoid entering any strange portals that may or may not lead to alternate planes of existence. This activity cud be potentially hazardous to your health and, in the opinion of this humble civil servant, is a veally bad idea in general.
In the meantime, we urge you all to stay calm and remember that cows don't kill people. Everything ELSE in Sanctuary kills people.
Thank you,
- Management
To learn which buff applies to your platform of choice, read on below.
- PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360:
Double your adventuring profits! For a limited time, enjoy a +100% bonus to EXP and Gold! This bonus will stack with other existing bonuses in the game including (but not limited to) those provided by items, shrines, and Pools of Reflection.
PlayStation 4 and Xbox One:
We've always said there is no cow level, and you should really beeflieve us by now. Beware strange encounters and even stranger portals that may be left behind. For moo-re information, read our full advisory here.
These events begin in all regions Friday, May 15, at 12:00 a.m. PDT and will end Thursday, May 21, at 11:59 p.m. PDT. For time zone assistance, please visit: http://everytimezone.com/
*Buffs apply to Ultimate Evil Edition only.
(And before you crazy diamonds ask: Patch date is still TBD. Patch content is still WIP. We’ve no additional info to share at this time.)
Good question! I do mean the patch that is intended to arrive after Season 3 ends, and before Season 4 starts.
No one wants to play DPS. Why would they when they can gain double more more XP as a support class?
Thanks for bringing this up, BeerLeague, and thanks to everyone who's added to the constructive discussion in this thread. This issue is actually connected with the ability to perma-stun enemies, which we'll be looking to remove in an upcoming patch.
In fact, the ability to perma-stun enemies is one of the reasons support builds in Greater Rifts are able to gear heavily toward experience gain while ignoring defensive stats. Regardless of the specific changes we make to stun skills, our goal will be for defensive affixes on gear to become more valuable. This should bring the leveling speed of players using support builds more in line with those using DPS builds.
(Also, in case you missed it, we previously mentioned our goal of addressing perma-stun builds in our last Tavern Talk livestream. At the time, Wyatt mentioned that we're "not cool" with these builds, and would be making changes to them.)
We’re looking to disable permanent Crowd Control in an upcoming content patch to create more interaction with monsters at higher Greater Rifts levels. To complement that change, we will be also be evaluating how much damage monsters are dealing to players in that environment. One of our goals in the next major patch is to provide a more consistent Greater Rift experience while making sure that defensive Legendary items still matter.
Read on for info on a Diablo merchandise sale and giveaway, to celebrate the third anniversary of Diablo III.
Celebrate Diablo III's third anniversary in style with some serious savings from gear.blizzard.com!
Starting this Friday, we're slashing prices on three of our top-selling items. Enjoy 33% off our adorable Treasure Goblin Plush, beautifully-crafted Sword of Justice prop replica, and premium polystone Diablo chess set.
But wait…the monstrous mark downs don't end there. All additional Diablo merchandise in the Blizzard Gear store will also be discounted by 20%, including apparel, accessories, books, collectibles—you name it! If you've been waiting to gear up IRL, there ain't no better time than the present.
GLORIOUS!
Mark your calendars, nephalem, and get ready to save. Our anniversary sale runs May 15 - May 22.
Diablo III's third anniversary is on May 15, and we're opening up the Blizzard Gear Store vault to celebrate. Join in on the fun and enter to win 1 of 10 Treasure Goblin Banks today!
Designed by the clever swagmasters over at ThinkGeek, the Treasure Goblin Bank is the perfect companion for any loot-hungry nephalem. This battery-powered trickster giggles gleefully with one of six different sounds when you give him your hard-earned gold. Need your loot back? No problem; unlike the garden-variety goblin, this one features a handy coin removal door for swift, slay-free withdrawals.
We'll be randomly selecting 10 lucky winners to take home their very own Treasure Goblin Bank. In addition, everyone who participates will receive a unique, one-time-use code after the giveaway ends for free global shipping* from the Blizzard Gear Store on their next order.
Entering is easy, so what are you waiting for? Just click the button below, fill out the form, and you're good to go!
For more information and official rules, click here.
*Some restrictions apply. Visit the Blizzard Gear Store for more details.
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