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The following quality of life changes have been made in Path of Diablo (in progress).
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The following quality of life changes have been made in Path of Diablo.
  
 
== General ==
 
== General ==
* No cheats, bots, maphacks, multiclients, and third party programs (kindly check the official FAQ for details)
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* '''[https://pathofdiablo.com/p/?trade Trade website]''' with excellent functionality
* Dozens of stable regional servers have been added (many paid for by the community)  
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* '''[https://pathofdiablo.com/img/serverstatus.png Dozens of stable regional servers]''' (many paid for by the community)  
* '''[https://pathofdiablo.com/p/?trade Trade website]''' has been added with excellent functionality
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* No cheats, bots, maphacks, multiclients, and third party programs (check the '''[https://www.reddit.com/r/pathofdiablo/wiki/faq official FAQ]''' for details)
* Global chat has been added
 
 
* Character account limit increased to 18
 
* Character account limit increased to 18
* Players can now see (join) games at lower difficulty levels (not just the current difficulty)
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* Global chat functionality
<br/>NOTE: This is a very friendly server quite different than Bnet.  Try to look out your fellow adventurers (you will very often find others do so).  Players can be banned for griefing or otherwise egregious play.  
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* Seasonal ladder achievements
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* Players can now see games at lower difficulty levels in the lobby (not just the current difficulty)
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* ''NOTE: This is a very friendly server quite different than Bnet.  Try to look out your fellow adventurers (you will very often find others do so).  Players can be banned for griefing or otherwise egregious play.''
  
== End-game ==
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== In-game ==
* High runes now drop in a more linear rate (but are still very rare) to help with forging of high tier runewords due to the absence of bots and dupes
 
* '''[https://pathofdiablo.com/wiki/index.php?title=Dungeoneering#Existing_Areas Certain areas]''' have been increased to ilvl 85+ to increase farming options
 
* Challenging new end-game content continues to be introduced, see '''[https://pathofdiablo.com/wiki/index.php?title=Dungeoneering Dungeoneering]''' and '''[https://pathofdiablo.com/wiki/index.php?title=Bosses]''' for details
 
  
== Inventory Management ==
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=== Build Diversity ===
* Inventory size doubled (with charms only becoming 'active' in the lower half, to prevent balance issues)
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* '''[https://pathofdiablo.com/wiki/index.php?title=Paladin_Combat_Skills#Dashing_Strike New build-defining skills]''', '''[https://pathofdiablo.com/wiki/index.php?title=Paladin_Combat_Skills#Fist_of_the_Heavens reworked legacy skills]''', '''[https://pathofdiablo.com/wiki/index.php?title=Cold_Spells#Frost_Nova balance changes]''', and more
* Stash size increased
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* '''[https://pathofdiablo.com/wiki/index.php?title=Uniques Unique Item]'''/'''[https://pathofdiablo.com/wiki/index.php?title=Sets Set Item]''' reworks and other changes
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* '''[https://pathofdiablo.com/wiki/index.php?title=Runewords Runeword]''' changes (e.g. [https://pathofdiablo.com/wiki/index.php?title=Runewords#Enigma Enigma's] teleport)
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* '''[https://pathofdiablo.com/wiki/index.php?title=Orb_of_Corruption New crafting system]''' to help unique items compete with high tier runewords
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* '''[https://pathofdiablo.com/wiki/index.php?title=Melee_Splash_Jewel Melee Splash]''' jewel added to help physical builds compete with elemental casters
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* '''[https://pathofdiablo.com/wiki/index.php?title=Mercenaries Mercenaries]''' from all acts are now viable
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=== New End-game Content ===
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* '''[https://pathofdiablo.com/wiki/index.php?title=Dungeoneering Dungeoneering system]''' dramatically expands end-game content
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* '''[https://pathofdiablo.com/wiki/index.php?title=Dungeoneering#Existing_Areas Certain areas]''' increased to ilvl 85+ to increase farming options
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* '''[https://pathofdiablo.com/wiki/index.php?title=Bosses Bosses]''' more difficult, especially the reworked Diablo Clone fight
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=== Inventory Management ===
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* '''[https://pathofdiablo.com/wiki/index.php?title=List_of_Loot_Filters Loot filters]''' that are fully customizable
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* '''[https://pathofdiablo.com/img/inventory.png Inventory size doubled]''' (charms only 'active' in the lower half to prevent balance issues)
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* '''[https://pathofdiablo.com/img/stash.png Stash size increased]''' (from 6x8 to 10x10)
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* '''[https://giant.gfycat.com/EllipticalGrouchyJumpingbean.webm Quickly move items]''' to stash/ground via control/shift right click
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* '''[https://giant.gfycat.com/ElaborateFirsthandGander.webm Inspect the gear of allies]'''
 
* Perming games now only requires 30 seconds
 
* Perming games now only requires 30 seconds
* '''[https://pathofdiablo.com/wiki/index.php?title=List_of_Loot_Filters Loot filters]''' have been added
 
  
== Other in-game improvements ==
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=== Character Progression ===
* A 'Move Only' command has been added and is assignable to left-click to prevent unintentional monster targeting
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* Item drops fixed to /players 8 (does not affect monster hit points)
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* Runes drops occur at a much a more linear rate at higher tiers
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* Characters start with +100 stamina and base mana regeneration increased by +100%
 
* Slaughtering the Cow King no longer prevents creation of the Cow Level in future games
 
* Slaughtering the Cow King no longer prevents creation of the Cow Level in future games
* Shrines can be active simultaneously (and no longer overridden by becoming cursed)
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* Changes to a handful of monsters (e.g. dolls, gloams) to limit very specific instances of previously unfair deaths in Hardcore mode
* A handful of monsters (e.g. dolls, gloams) have been slightly modified to limit specific instances of previously unavoidable deaths in Hardcore mode
 
* Several skills and affixes have been renamed for clarity
 
 
 
Loot filter: Make your own or use community filters.
 
 
 
Quickly move items to stash or ground via control/shift right click.
 
 
 
Inspect the gear of allies.
 
 
 
Game timer.
 
 
 
Advanced Character Sheet: see many stats you couldn't see before. ("8" to show the sheet)
 
 
 
Remembers your previous Game Name and Game Server.
 
 
 
Automatically party up/permit loot when players join game.
 
 
 
"First to reach level..." announcements.
 
 
 
When you create games, you can select a server near you for better ping. Here's the full list of servers.
 
 
 
POD Advanced trading website. It allows you to create trading posts and find items you are looking for based on your ladder type (Hardcore/Softcore).
 
 
 
Armory - Enter the character name to see their gear and setup. Use the POD Ladder tab to find the higher level character's names.
 
 
 
Improved protection against cheats.
 
 
 
(No Cheating Allowed. No Maphack. No Bots. No Multiclienting. See the rules here).
 
 
 
Move Only option (skill) that can be assigned to left click. Allows players to move around without attacking or casting accidentally.
 
 
 
The Cow King no longer spawn in the Secret Cow Level. (To not disable Cow Level creation upon his death)
 
 
 
Global chat system. Visit the "CHAT" tab of this subreddit to find out how to join the channel.
 
 
 
Improved detection and prevention against some cheating software.
 
 
 
You may now create up to 18 characters per account.
 
 
 
"Use arrow keys to go down in the list." - /u/KarvarouskuGaming
 
 
 
The stash size has been increased from 6x8 to 10x10.
 
 
 
You can have Multiple Shrines of the same type at once.*
 
 
 
Automatic Game filtering :
 
1. Beating Normal Difficulty allows you to see Nightmare and Normal Games.
 
2. Beating Nightmare Difficulty allows you to see Hell, Nightmare, and Normal Games.
 
 
 
All classes now start with +100 stamina. (Less walking at lower levels)
 
  
Base mana regeneration of all classes increased from 0.83% to 1.66%.
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=== Miscellaneous ===
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* Advanced character sheet with many new stats visible (hit "8" by default)
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* Automatic party formation when entering new games
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* Game timer
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* Shrines can be active simultaneously (and no longer overridden by curses)
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* 'Move Only' command to prevent deaths due to unintentional monster targeting
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* Renaming of several affixes, items, and skills, and rephrasing of various skill descriptions to increase clarity

Latest revision as of 05:16, 22 February 2019

The following quality of life changes have been made in Path of Diablo.

General

  • Trade website with excellent functionality
  • Dozens of stable regional servers (many paid for by the community)
  • No cheats, bots, maphacks, multiclients, and third party programs (check the official FAQ for details)
  • Character account limit increased to 18
  • Global chat functionality
  • Seasonal ladder achievements
  • Players can now see games at lower difficulty levels in the lobby (not just the current difficulty)
  • NOTE: This is a very friendly server quite different than Bnet. Try to look out your fellow adventurers (you will very often find others do so). Players can be banned for griefing or otherwise egregious play.

In-game

Build Diversity

New End-game Content

Inventory Management

Character Progression

  • Item drops fixed to /players 8 (does not affect monster hit points)
  • Runes drops occur at a much a more linear rate at higher tiers
  • Characters start with +100 stamina and base mana regeneration increased by +100%
  • Slaughtering the Cow King no longer prevents creation of the Cow Level in future games
  • Changes to a handful of monsters (e.g. dolls, gloams) to limit very specific instances of previously unfair deaths in Hardcore mode

Miscellaneous

  • Advanced character sheet with many new stats visible (hit "8" by default)
  • Automatic party formation when entering new games
  • Game timer
  • Shrines can be active simultaneously (and no longer overridden by curses)
  • 'Move Only' command to prevent deaths due to unintentional monster targeting
  • Renaming of several affixes, items, and skills, and rephrasing of various skill descriptions to increase clarity