Yeah, the same problem occurs again. Just like the lack of P2P from MW2 where it become a trend in certain shooters. Other developers will think that this practise is acceptable among gamers, and then, you'll see more games using the same online only DRM later on.

Ubisoft use the same online only DRM, everyone hates it as if DRM pack a pile of shit in your game, to the point where people actually cracking their original game.

While Blizzard do the same thing, it looks like everyone just praise it as if it is a great idea. The truth is, same shit in different package.

It also shows how blind some Blizzard fans can be, where some hated practise by other company by other gamers can be something that is acceptable.

I have Splinter Cell Conviction, which uses pretty much the same thing as what Blizzard is using now. No internet, no Convinction as it needs internet to start the game, despite its a solo game. And i wont buy any other Ubisoft game because of that, as i dont want my internet connection to become another factor just to enjoy a game.

What Blizzard is doing will affect those who play single player, but no difference for multiplayer. Probably wont be much players playing single player anyway.

Thats true the pain in the ass is probably only the first time you play, as i am intending to play solo.

After that, co-op all the way to Hell.

Even if the server is at Singapore, but that does not guarantee that the game will not disconnect. Either by Blizzard servers or your internet connection.

I played SC2 for a while and it still lags and disconnects due to internet issues or Blizzard server problem, especially on release day.

There is no guarantee to an internet connection's stability, even i played on a BC2 game's server that is about 10km from me with ping of less than 10ms. Disconnects still happens, no matter what you try to prevent it. There are so many factors can affect a connection.

Just because you never really have problems with your TM, doesnt mean other people wont have any problems. I am not even using a Malaysian internet connection these days, and disconnect still happens once in a while.

Besides, i wont play in SEA servers anyway. Too many idiots who love to fly of their bases in SC2 when you almost beat them. They will probably bring their idiotic attitude from SC2 to D3 anyway.

There is one is SG, but its shit.

I switched to US straight as soon as Blizzard provide access to US servers.

Its Azmodan.

Its gonna be full of sins in diablo 3.

Awesome, but the Black soulstone still takes the crown.

If it's really coming out on 1st of Feb, I think I'm gonna be so broke.

Yea, looks like I'll wait till there is a little bit of price drop only buy it.