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| − | | | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Blizzard Entertainment}} |
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| + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 15, 2012}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 15, 2012}} | ||
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| + | |gogcom page = | ||
| + | |wikipedia = Diablo III | ||
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{{Series|Diablo}} | {{Series|Diablo}} | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{--}} Requires a constant internet connection, even for single player. | {{--}} Requires a constant internet connection, even for single player. | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/4916972036 General known issues list] | {{mm}} [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/4916972036 General known issues list] | ||
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# Save your changes. | # Save your changes. | ||
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==== Method 3 - [[Swiftshader]] ==== | ==== Method 3 - [[Swiftshader]] ==== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
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Using the program [[Swiftshader]] can successfully load the game even on extremely low powered machines. For example, the game can be run on integrated graphics as low powered as the Intel G41, albeit at extremely low framerate.<ref>Tested by [[User:Andytizer|Andytizer]].</ref> | Using the program [[Swiftshader]] can successfully load the game even on extremely low powered machines. For example, the game can be run on integrated graphics as low powered as the Intel G41, albeit at extremely low framerate.<ref>Tested by [[User:Andytizer|Andytizer]].</ref> | ||
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=== High DPI Setting === | === High DPI Setting === | ||
[[Image:Diablo_III_dpi.png|thumb|200px|Disable DPI scaling settings.]] | [[Image:Diablo_III_dpi.png|thumb|200px|Disable DPI scaling settings.]] | ||
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# Select, 'Disable display scaling on high DPI settings'. | # Select, 'Disable display scaling on high DPI settings'. | ||
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=== Login Errors === | === Login Errors === | ||
These messages may appear when trying to log in. | These messages may appear when trying to log in. | ||
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{{ii}}However, it is possible to bypass Error 37 using this trick | {{ii}}However, it is possible to bypass Error 37 using this trick | ||
<ref>http://www.reddit.com/r/Diablo/comments/tnxw1/trick_for_logging_in/</ref> | <ref>http://www.reddit.com/r/Diablo/comments/tnxw1/trick_for_logging_in/</ref> | ||
| − | #Enter password. | + | # Enter password. |
| − | # | + | # Press enter. |
| − | #Press cancel before anything happens. | + | # Press cancel before anything happens. |
| − | #Log back in straight away. | + | # Log back in straight away. |
{{ii}}This might be considered an exploit of the way that the client is reporting Error 37 to indicate that servers are too busy. However, this does not seem to have any particular consequences, except that Blizzard's servers will be busy. | {{ii}}This might be considered an exploit of the way that the client is reporting Error 37 to indicate that servers are too busy. However, this does not seem to have any particular consequences, except that Blizzard's servers will be busy. | ||
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# Select, 'Disable display scaling on high DPI settings'. | # Select, 'Disable display scaling on high DPI settings'. | ||
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==== Method 2 - Edit D3Prefs.txt To Windowed ==== | ==== Method 2 - Edit D3Prefs.txt To Windowed ==== | ||
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# DisplayModeWindowMode "0" to DisplayModeWindowMode "1" | # DisplayModeWindowMode "0" to DisplayModeWindowMode "1" | ||
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=== No Diablo III License Attached === | === No Diablo III License Attached === | ||
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Once the files are deleted, run the full retail installer. | Once the files are deleted, run the full retail installer. | ||
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==== Changing Client Language ==== | ==== Changing Client Language ==== | ||
Update 8 June 2012: Blizzard appear to have restricted client language switching.<ref>http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/5578597286?page=1</ref> Errors 81, 82 or 84 displays: "The client does not match the accounts native language. Please, use the game native client." There is no known fix as of yet, as Blizzard controls the language restrictions from their servers. | Update 8 June 2012: Blizzard appear to have restricted client language switching.<ref>http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/5578597286?page=1</ref> Errors 81, 82 or 84 displays: "The client does not match the accounts native language. Please, use the game native client." There is no known fix as of yet, as Blizzard controls the language restrictions from their servers. | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = Windows XP/Vista/7 (latest service packs) with DX 9.0c |
| − | |minproc = Intel | + | |minproc = Intel Pentium D 2.8 GHz or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 4400+ |
| − | |minmem = 1 GB RAM (XP), 1.5 GB (Vista/7) | + | |minmem = 1 GB RAM (XP), 1.5 GB (Vista/7) |
| − | |minHD = 12 GB available HD space | + | |minHD = 12 GB available HD space |
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GT or ATI Radeon™ X1950 Pro or better |
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = Windows Vista/7 (latest service packs) |
| − | |recproc = | + | |recproc = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 2.8 GHz |
| − | |recmem = 2 GB RAM | + | |recmem = 2 GB RAM |
| − | |recHD = 8 GB free | + | |recHD = 8 GB free |
| − | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = NVIDIA GeForce 260 or ATI Radeon™ HD 4870 or better |
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|OSfamily = OS X | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = Mac OS X 10.6.8, 10.7.x or newer |
| − | |minproc = | + | |minproc = Intel Core 2 Duo |
| − | |minmem = 2 GB RAM | + | |minmem = 2 GB RAM |
| − | |minHD = 12 GB available HD space | + | |minHD = 12 GB available HD space |
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT or ATI Radeon HD 2600 or better |
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = Mac OS X 10.7.x or newers) |
| − | |recproc = | + | |recproc = Intel Core 2 Duo |
| − | |recmem = 2 GB RAM | + | |recmem = 2 GB RAM |
| − | |recHD = 12 GB free | + | |recHD = 12 GB free |
| − | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M or ATI Radeon HD 4670 or better |
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Revision as of 23:57, 7 August 2013
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| Developers | |
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| Blizzard Entertainment | |
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Warnings
- This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.
| Diablo | |
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| Diablo | 1997 |
| Diablo II | 2000 |
| Diablo III | 2012 |
| Diablo II: Resurrected | 2021 |
| Diablo Immortal | 2022 |
| Diablo IV | 2023 |
Key points
- Requires a constant internet connection, even for single player.
General information
- General known issues list
- Official Forum
- /r/diablo Subreddit.
- /r/diablo3 Subreddit.
- diablo + diablo3 Subreddit - browse both subreddit without custom CSS.
- The Diablo 3 Database (D3DB) - a comprehensive item, skill and quest database from the makers of Wowhead for World of Warcraft.
- Diablo Gem Calculator - tracks and calculates gem prices in both real money and gold.
Availability
- All versions unlock a digital download on Battle.net, which does not require an external downloader or client.
Battle.net
The game is fairly restrictive in requiring constant online access in order to play both single and multiplayer portions of the game, which is a departure from how Diablo II and StarCraft II handled their singleplayer campaigns. An 'always-on' connection requirement for singleplayer can be considered a form of Digital Rights Management (DRM).
Starter Edition
The Diablo III Starter Edition provides players the ability to try out a limited demo version of Diablo III.
The Starter Edition has a number of restrictions:
- Act I up to the Skeleton King is available
- Level 13 cap
- Matchmaking available only with other Starter Edition players
- No Real Money Auction House access
- Global Play is not available. Players attempting to connect to Diablo III Starter Edition in a region other than their Battle.net Account's home region will receive Error 12.
Matchmaking of Starter Edition is only possible with other players of the Starter Edition, and not the full accounts. This includes public matching and private invitations. Counterintuively, this means that Starter Edition players will not be able to play with players with full Diablo III accounts.[1]
Real Money Auction House
The real money auction house has a number of restrictions.[2]
Game data
Save game cloud syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Video settings
Multi-monitor
Reportedly working by changing display mode to "Fullscreen Windowed" and setting a multi-monitor resolution.[3]
Improve Graphical Sharpness Filtering
The FXAA Injector is reported to work with Diablo III to improve graphical sharpness filtering.[4][5]
Darker D3
Using the Darker D3 Pixel Shader by Pyloneer, it is possible to make a change to the brightness and sharpness of the shaders.
- Usage
- Run Diablo III at least once.
- Select a setting from the website.
- Extract the .zip into the Diablo III folder.
- Use the 'Pause' key to toggle the effect.
Breach Of Terms Of Service
Jay Wilson, Game Director of Diablo III, stated the following on 13 May 2012:
- "TOS against mods is so we can ban cheaters. I agree DarkD3 is not a cheat...yet. As long as it is not a cheat, no ban is likely."[6]
Jay Wilson previously stated that altering graphics is against Terms Of Service, and can result in a ban.[7] Following this guide using Darker D3 is at one's own risk.
Input settings
Audio settings
Issues unresolved
Window Unresponsive
Game client window becomes unresponsive when a dialog box is opened in the background.
Issues Fixed
Video Card Not Supported
You may receive the error message:
- We have detected that your video card is not supported by Diablo III.
Diablo III will block certain systems running the game if it does not detect a certain spec of video card. However, it is possible to force the game to run on any video card (even if it does not meet the minimum specification of the game).[8]
This fix has been acknowledged by Blizzard, but comes with its own warning from Omrakos:
- ...if you decide to do this and have terrible performance as expected, please do not contact us reporting it. We know the unsupported cards aren't going to perform well and there's nothing we'll be able to do to remedy it.[9]
Method 1 - Press Escape
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Method 2 - Edit D3Prefs.txt
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Method 3 - Swiftshader
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High DPI Setting
By default, it appears as if Diablo III has a number of issues with high or custom DPI settings in Windows.
This can result in:
- Mouse cursor not being moveable whilst in fullscreen mode.
- Mouse being imprecise on the screen.
- Taskbar showing over the game window.
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Login Errors
These messages may appear when trying to log in.
Error 12
This means that no license is attached to the Battle.net account, a problem with many users in Asia. Check this thread for more information.
Error 37
This message means that the login servers are at full capacity. Official advice is to try logging in later when the servers are less busy.[10]
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Error 75
Error 75 means that Blizzard servers are down. Check Diablo III Server Status page for updates.
Can't Move Mouse In Fullscreen
This is most likely caused by high or custom DPI settings in Windows.
Method 1 - Compatibility
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Method 2 - Edit D3Prefs.txt To Windowed
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No Diablo III License Attached
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Overlays
Running programs that put an overlay over Diablo III (such as Mumble, Xfire, and MSI Afterburner) can cause Diablo III to crash. Use these overlays at your own risk.[11]
Problems with Steam overlay
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Installation Issues
Migrating From Beta To Full Release
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Changing Client Language
Update 8 June 2012: Blizzard appear to have restricted client language switching.[12] Errors 81, 82 or 84 displays: "The client does not match the accounts native language. Please, use the game native client." There is no known fix as of yet, as Blizzard controls the language restrictions from their servers.
Client language files can be adjusted from the options menu. Once the change is applied, a patch of approximately 3GB is downloaded. Client language cannot be changed back until this download reaches the 'playable' state, and one re-enters the client to change the language option again.[13]
Available languages are:
- English (United States)
- Spanish (Latin American)
- Korean
- Chinese (Traditional)
- German
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
- Polish
"Updating game files" Issue
Some players are reporting the game getting stuck at installation in the "Updating game files" part.
Method 1 - Disable Anti-Virus Software
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Method 2 - Connect Using Different Network Adapter
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Method 3 - Delete/Modify Agent Files
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Installation Stuck At 10%
If the user has any connections configured in "Dial-up and Virtual Private Network settings" and they're set to "Dial whenever a network connection is not present," the install won't proceed past 10%.[14]
Installation Not Doing Anything
If the installation has yet to do anything you might need to make sure your secondary logon has been enabled. Do so by going through - Control Panel/Administrative Tools/Services, right click Secondary Logon and proceed to enable it by setting the start up type to automatic.
Mac
Issues And Fixes
Migrating From Beta To Full Release
Blizzard has advised those who have the beta installed, to uninstall the beta and delete all extra beta files, including:
- Mac:
/Users/Shared/Battle.net
Low Frame Rate
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D3Prefs.txt
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Can't ⌘ + Tab
Check that you haven't enabled Caps Lock as that disables ⌘ + Tab, although ⌘ + M still functions correctly.
Linux
WINE
Reportedly working using WINE, with more information on the Diablo III WineHQ entry.
Ubuntu 12.04
Users connecting through WINE while using Ubuntu 12.04 need to run code echo 0|sudo tee /proc/sys/kernel/yama/ptrace_scope before logging into the game in order to pass the "Authorizing" portion of login. Users who do not run this code will have the game spit out an error message. The code must only be run before the first login since the computer's startup, not every time before logging in, so it's recommended to run when the computer first starts up.
System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | Windows XP/Vista/7 (latest service packs) with DX 9.0c | Windows Vista/7 (latest service packs) |
| Processor (CPU) | ||
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 12 GB available HD space | 8 GB free |
| Video card (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GT or ATI Radeon™ X1950 Pro or better | NVIDIA GeForce 260 or ATI Radeon™ HD 4870 or better |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | Mac OS X 10.6.8, 10.7.x or newer | Mac OS X 10.7.x or newers) |
| Processor (CPU) | ||
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 12 GB available HD space | 12 GB free |
| Video card (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT or ATI Radeon HD 2600 or better | NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M or ATI Radeon HD 4670 or better |
References
- ↑ http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/5150755817
- ↑ https://eu.battle.net/account/d3/auction-house/real-money.html
- ↑ http://www.wsgf.org/dr/diablo-iii/en
- ↑ http://timothylottes.blogspot.se/2011/03/nvidia-fxaa.html
- ↑ http://eu.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/3950095509?page=1
- ↑ https://twitter.com/#!/Angryrobotics/status/201726183740686336
- ↑ https://twitter.com/#!/Angryrobotics/status/201405207039578113
- ↑ http://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/tn8la/im_going_to_die/c4o2ada
- ↑ http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/4903520596
- ↑ http://eu.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/4064636470
- ↑ http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/4916972036
- ↑ http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/5578597286?page=1
- ↑ http://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/66164/can-i-change-the-language-the-game-client-uses
- ↑ http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/4916972036
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