DM Explains Path Of Exile 2

[@dmdiablo4]

path of exile 2 chat, news and gameplay live NOW as of posting: www.twitch.tv/darthmicrotransaction

[@Valverde713]

Hey DM do you know if each player will have independent drops in group play? That was a major con for me about POE 1. I prefer group play and in POE 1 the drops were basically first come first serve like a pinata.

[@bmpm844]

@@Valverde713 this is not diablo4 4, you won't get any advantage just because u want to play multiplayer

[@profeturulz8373]

@@Valverde713 In poe1 the party leader can set the type of item allocation, so there is an option for each to get their own loot. There is even an option to get your own loot and after a few seconds the unpicked loot becomes general and everyone can get it

[@Valverde713]

@profeturulz8373 wish I'd have known that back then. Might actually give it another shot now 🤣

[@Valverde713]

@bmpm844 not looking for an advantage bro, and don't see how you would see it as such. Move around with the negativity

[@BuzzaB77]

that poor chatter, he asked "explain the basics" and DM goes" well previously there were chromatic orbs and they changed the socket colours...."

[@vini_siq]

What I love the most about PoE 2 is the slower paced gameplay. It will be nice to actually see what's happening in my screen instead of becoming a zooming spam bot on light speed.

[@carlmcnutt]

This. I enjoy mechanics in a fight.

[@allday6772]

Im with you as long as it's a decent pace im all for combat and it looks fun

[@sunburst9166]

Have we even seen high level gameplay to know PoE 2 is that much slower than 1? I haven't been following it that closely but what I have seen is just as fast maybe a bit slower than PoE 1 when compared level to level Edit: Just checked the video in the background of this very video and its only up to lvl 8 and doesn't seem any different than PoE 1 speed for that level.

[@sechu2]

Yeah poe2 Has some interaction between player and enemy. In poe1 i just smash one button and everything just die... Poe1 gameplay suck do hard.😢

[@breikio]

Slower pace is nice, but since they are turning PoE into the classic version of WoW, fragmenting the playerbase does kind of suck.

[@vexecutioner5907]

I hope poe2 will be more friendly to ssf and freely exploring and buildcrafting from the start. I really don’t want to spend a ton of time on a 2nd screen looking at guides, apps and wikis.

[@duugenheim21]

PoE2 cant come fast enough. I've abandoned D4. I've given them $150 and countless hours of my time and they still disrespect all of it

[@greglyhoblit]

Shit try a run in poe1 following a build guide in the mean time just to run through the story or heck play last epoch in the mean time

[@Theodisc]

As a Kiwi I'm very proud to see this world class game being developed here in Aotearoa New Zealand. And Darth is correct re following help links on console. On PS5 it's a pain in the arse to follow links to the effectively closed Google browser therein. You can pin vids to your screen but its a rigmarole to do so or even to get to an empty search field in said browser. Me, I just have to end up having to use my phone.

[@peterhorton9063]

I wish i was a kiwi.

[@Theodisc]

@@peterhorton9063 Well, there's no reason why you can't become one. You'd be having to move down here, and in time naturalise yourself into becoming one, but I don't see why not. It's not impossible...

[@raydelmartinez2905]

I tried POE 1 for the first time last year and had a good time. Looking forward to playing this one.

[@danzokillah294]

If you played it for 1 year straight your just in tutorial mode! So be very happy of how deep the game goes! Just something i wanted to share so you can look forward to it even more! :D

[@Maariuz]

The fact that you can choose the base stats a small passive gives is so nice, since a lot of builds requires gems from another type you can easily meet the stat requirement

[@BobMotster]

All I want from PoE 2 is a paladin class. That's the primary thing I wanted from Diablo IV as well. The first of those games that gives me what I want, gest +1 to its playerbase.

[@dshearwf]

poe1 has the templar and a billion variations on almost any paladin skill fantasy. ye you're a lefthanded geezer, but the class fantasy and even full on holy lightshow paladin mtx are all there lol.

[@riseofdasir]

Never played poe 1 but definitely playing poe 2. Simplified fresh start with a lot of ease built in for console players! Cannot wait for early access

[@danrunny865]

It’s great and free, have a go

[@subzero308]

Yeah PoE1 sucked IMO but PoE2 seems like its good... IMA try it and hope I don't have to be forced to be a woman when I pick necromancer.

[@chaddrusso8850]

I’ve tried poe a few times but it starts so slow and is so overwhelming that I’ve stuck to d4 and grim Dawn this year but I’m super hyped for poe2. Day one purchase for me on the 6th

[@Afterhours.101]

Them going away from one button hyper speed spams is the reason why poe2 is on so many new players radars, I played poe1, its cool but one ability spam zooming is super boring imo. Can't wait for poe2

[@SuperLifestream]

the only problem poe2 needs to deal with is the same problem poe1 has. its not new player friendly. getting into poe1 now is a nightmare. getting into poe2 on release is not the same as a year from now, 2 years +. it could be good day 1. but if day 1000 isnt new player friendly like poe1 is now i'll define it as a shit game.

[@yournamethere123]

Totally agree. While I believe PoE is an absolutely amazing game. After you’ve played end game builds a couple of times the fun of one button slamming fades then it just becomes a snooze fest. Excited to dodge and actually critically think about what spell I need to use in a certain situation. Also the graphical fidelity of PoE 2 looks better than most 60 dollar games

[@bmpm844]

Get filtered and move on ​@@SuperLifestream

[@CowsGoMonkey]

@SuperLifestream They got built in "wiki"/video tutorials and stuff. And POE1 was intended not to be hand holding like other games.

[@Housdart]

I wouldn't mind if both playstyles were feasible. I remember that there was a build creator that had a handicap that got in the way when playing many buttons builds, so he just made one button blasters.

[@TheNuclearGamerr]

As a console player since incursion and 6.5k hours sunk in I’m HYPE to finally try Poe on a computer knowing I can go back to console if I need to. Can’t wait to see all y’all in wraeclast.

[@matsiv5707]

A small note on the skill: it seems ascendancies are getting some nodes giving signature active skills you can support

[@wildhog7210]

POE2 looks fantastic! I'm so looking forward to it.

[@Jkringland]

dang, was really looking forward to the Druid, guess I'll have to wait till they release the druid and other classes

[@TheNuclearGamerr]

Just cause no Druid doesn’t mean no were-skills.

[@Jkringland]

@@TheNuclearGamerr True, good point! maybe Monk to start and work my way to Druid skills. idk

[@TheNuclearGamerr]

@@Jkringland that would be absolutely bonkers. Talk about BEARhanded combat lol

[@c-tothefourth4879]

Another big change is the support gem requirements, they no longer need attributes. Previously, you would use like 1 blue gem and now you need 150 int. Now you need 5 of an attribute per type of support gem you want to use.

[@ramosrod_]

THATS CRAZY GOOD

[@cooper5602]

​@ramosrod_ for real. Jonathan Rogers said that at most he wanted gems to feel like they are at most "only one skill point away" which is a great decision imo

[@Quentinclu]

@@cooper5602 Yes and no more bricking your build by changing a single piece of equipment !

[@christerjakobsen8107]

That doesn't mean "they no longer need attributes", that just means they changed the way attribute requirements work.

[@matkosmat8890]

Everything you said sounds great, I'm sold. Thanks for the overview, let the wait continue!

[@maggotthemadman8142]

I still remember fighting up to Vaal Oversoul and hoping to get a unique drop. Followed by making a bulletin board post to kill him for people for the drop, where you would farm uniques to get stronger and stronger. Fast forward 5 years and people are clearing whole screens/1 shotting bosses. I can't wait for the new somewhat slower gameplay.

[@superschwizer7856]

Cant wait for this game. Still a bit hesitant with the hype, being fucked by blizzard over and over, and D4 has become also another fail. I uderstand that GGG is a different beast, i hope they stay true to their vision

[@leederlee]

crossplay and crossprogression is like the move which will turn POE2 into a game which has the potential to really get into the mainstream. yes a difficult game like POE can go into the mainstream. what ppl dont realize they put heavy marketing on the 100bosses. this targets the elden ring, black myth wukong etc. dudes which is a huuuuge potetial playerbase that enjoys difficult games.

[@TalkativeTri]

I’ve heard this is indeed true.😊

[@justanormalguy339]

Omg hey tri!

[@gr4692]

You are the one who got me try poe !! thanks man !!!

[@TalkativeTri]

@@gr4692so glad to hear, welcome!

[@aidieltaufik9954]

Hi Tri I m so hyped when you talk about Poe 2..

[@TheNuclearGamerr]

Some might say it’s FACTual 😅

[@punishy]

poe 1 already has some of the same combo abilities in poe 2 and people use them in leveling rolling magma into firewall for example is the most popular leveling build in poe 1, all they showing in poe 2 is leveling and acts, I believe people still could go for one skill speed abilities in the endgame of poe 2, you already can see a lot of trigger skills in database with higher level requirement exist

[@PROdotes]

here's the thing... if you spend 1/3 of the time on a boss, you want 1/3 of the loot (roughly) to drop from the boss... if not, people will just skip the boss... now, this is leveling, we haven't seen the endgame... so it's ok for now... but people will always do the most efficient thing...

[@GrZtv]

Nope, bosses give you permanent stat boosts in poe2, no one will skip them.

[@Brohl1337]

wasnt it already said, that 1/3 of the loot will come from map bosses, 1/3 from mobs and 1/3 from league mechanics? i think that concept can work very, very well. Fast mappers might skip bosses, fast bossers might skip trash. both got the same outcome. Isnt the permanent stat thing especially for campaign? Well even if its still a thing for map bosses, you will only have to kill them once

[@christerjakobsen8107]

@@GrZtv I think what's more likely to end up being the case, is that we will eventually start skipping the bosses that have rewards we don't need then and there, and coming back to them.

[@BS1071M]

Can’t wait!!!! - DM u rock hope to see tons of POE content from u for years to come!

[@royal_nemesis]

Cant wait to play POE2 to get away from D4

[@subzero308]

Y do u need PoE2 for that😂😂 just don't play

[@royal_nemesis]

@ Because i love ARPGs. If D4 gets better next season, i have no problem playing it again. Im not a hater.

[@Vatolicious]

Inatalled poe again after like 5 years to get hyped for 2. Loving it and cant eait for early access

[@Larudantex1991]

Same for me after a 4 year break, diablo 4 got me back After Season 5 and now i Need more deep mechanics again und PoE 2 is exactly what i needed ! Wish you a good time !

[@frankenwulf4394]

one thing I really criticized about PoE was the lack of skills used. Like you said, you make one ability super strong and everything else is just a support for it. I am really liking the slow paced thought out gameplay where you are using your whole arsenal of abilities to take down targets. This is more of what I wanted to see and why I havent touched path of exile in the past 3ish years now. Last Epoch has been my go to for awhile now, but im looking forward to jumping into poe 2 when it comes to EA!

[@aarongates21]

Another new monk skill involves hitting that bell with a taco..thus...making it a taco bell

[@johnwhitfield3547]

I wouldn't want the job of making the player feel powerful, but keeping them from becoming bored from being too strong. A fine line to walk.

[@ChrisM243]

Playing PoE 1 almost since closed beta with larger gaps in between. I just hope they don't make PoE 2 too casual just to attract more players.

[@gabrielamorim7287]

It seems like more chalenging and less comlplicated.

[@ChrisM243]

@@gabrielamorim7287 I assume we need more focus on dodge rolls and not obliterating with like 20+ attacks per second like we are used to. I don't really need the extremely fast paced game but I hope it gets a bit faster in the later parts.

[@gabrielamorim7287]

@ChrisM243 RIP Flicker Striker. THE most excentric arpg skill btw

[@subzero308]

The reason PoE1 is so garbage is because it's not new player friendly... If PoE2 is the same trash then nobody's gonna play it again.

[@christerjakobsen8107]

@@subzero308 GGG has explicitly said, in numerous interviews, that they want to get rid of useless complexity while still maintaining depth. In Jonathan Rogers opinion complexity and depth are not the same, and I agree.

[@tomekhome]

I'm so hyped, I printed out a calendar and marking down the days.

[@naughtynaudia7074]

I hope the crafting is better where you don't need spreadsheets to do it, just find orbs to improve items.

[@tzukmd8234]

hype hype hype. I hope tis game runs on a toaster. Otherwise i wont be able to play.

[@terrodar19]

Can someone explain to me whats the point of ‘classes’ if i can choose say a sorceress and end up using an axe to use a warrior skill??? Did i get that right? wtf lol. How does this game work

[@tremulo5568]

You could just make a weak “generic warrior” through witch, or be creative and make a build that triggers spells through axe attacks and makes intelligent use of the witch mechanics for defense and buffing. With PoE it’s all about player expression and creativity, it’s awesome. You will see a lot of meta builds that play with these “different class than expected” concepts!

[@someOldBaldguy]

Never played the first game. Super excited to try this one out. Going to pay for the early access for ps5, but I’m worried the game will be overwhelming for me. Gonna be checking out videos like this for sure

[@alialhusseini2650]

4:45 i literally deleted the game because of socket colors. i'm very new to the game and i spent about 3 divs just trying to color my flame coat and failed so much that i just deleted the whole game :( so this makes me happy to hear thank you GGG

[@Frozty]

While I'm not the biggest fan of the slower gameplay that we're being shown in demos so far, I'm not worried about it because GGG always shows super slow gameplay in their demo videos. Even in their PoE 1 videos they have like an archer kiting groups around, firing off a couple of skills. In reality that's one click to clear the entire are 3 screen lengths away lol. I'm reasonably positive that super high-speed clear builds will very much be a thing in PoE 2, as will 1-button builds for those who prefer that kind of playstyle.

[@lifealchemy1218]

Man I pray that you’re right, or Poe 2 simply won’t be the game for me 😂

[@tehfourth]

great video DM, appreciate it. Excited for it !

[@cyberdrizzt]

Path of Exile 1 has literally given me years of fun, PoE 2 is looking to do the same

[@roninkoans6065]

i gave up on poe around heist league because theres just too much to learn but im super hyped for poe 2

[@beams2002]

Thx for this. Very insightful and analytical

[@Zutang777]

I think the spammy combo style with no CDs will actually have an addition to a min maxy gameplay for top tier players. Especially for group content. the game can have much harder content. A higher skill cap even.

[@_Super_Dad_]

Very good timing.. there isn't that much to play right now.. so I'm in 100 % 💪👊

[@YumYumStrudel]

I liked your mention of controllers, I decided this year that I should probably play poe2 with one as RSI is slowly setting in.

[@darsynia]

That is absolutely not my kind of thing, I'm a bit disappointed for myself, I hope you all enjoy it I guess.

[@ajthedemon40]

Really looking forward to this game. Thinking about going Javelins/Spears for my first build.

[@gabrielamorim7287]

Huntress is not avaliable yet on the first early launch. maybe in a coupe of months. she is the best class with javelin/spears

[@ajthedemon40]

@@gabrielamorim7287 Dang, thanks for letting me know that was the class I am most interested in. Might do monk first then.

[@autisonm]

I'm just gonna do a minion build and turn off my brain. The game is much simpler for me when I have the AI fighting the AI.

[@PlantsAndInsects]

The coolest part about PoE 1 minion builds is Summoning a Spectre of fallen monsters. I loved how each Raised Spectre would have the attacks/abilities/affixes of the monster I killed. It really made for some way more unique builds! I hope they have Raise Spectre in PoE2, and if so, I am super excited to see what monsters we can Raise :)

[@GrZtv]

you can't turn off your brain here, minion builds are very involved.

[@Drakmo79]

I played a minions build at Gamescom and I can say: there is no such thing as turning off your brain. Positioning, anticipation, resummoning, casting, hexing and dodging. I think a dumb ol warrior might be easier to play if they balance the survivability.

[@autisonm]

@@Drakmo79 Did they make it so you actually have to cast spells instead of letting the minions do everything for you?

[@nicks4914]

The hype I have for this game is on an autistic level.

[@rickfowler273]

Hopefully Sorcerer is really powerful feeling and good to look at.

[@gus3143]

I find it weird when people say class doesn’t matter considering the ascendancy is really important for the builds, and ascendancy are locked to classes. So????

[@Langaslangas]

I can't wait to play the Mercenary, Templar , Monk and the Huntress.

[@PlantsAndInsects]

I cannot wait to play the Cyclops... I have never been so excited!!!!!!

[@darrendevos8272]

Such a dark souls vibe Can’t wait !

[@Mister_Vintage]

I, for one, will take lower mob counts in the name of not having my frame rate tank. And please, for the love of god, make crafting more straightforward. >.

[@Cam-wi3tp]

is it going to be a lot different than 1? Am i still going to have to download 4 or 5 third party apps to play effectively?

[@frederickwallace7808]

Yeah I'm not a fan of the one skill spam at all....POE 2 looks super fun though...probably gunna go mercenary

[@dylansovine3343]

How was performance on pc from what youve seen so far?

[@gregorybrazell5133]

Only thing I think I really disagree with is 'Warriors being about slams' kind of stuff. The Marauder is still around, just not in early access so far. I think Warriors will be based more around fairly 'trained' type skills, while slams are about barbarianism, which is Marauder, straight up. Plus, aren't there spears? Maybe the Warrior will be kinda skewed towards that weapon, like the Mercenary seems pushed towards the crossbow.

[@jfsebastian8499]

in a perfect (for me) poe i need one skill to kill standard mobs, a second for rare and for bosses i need kombos. it looks to slow for me now but poe 1 starts also slow and you need some hours to start zooming

[@slyace1301]

God damn it, gameplay looks extremely fking enjoyable. I want to play it really much

[@Upright777]

Hopefully the new combo gameplay improves the multiplayer aspect of PoE.

[@seriousmike5649]

RIP D4

[@Max2k2se]

Lol always one...

[@sir_quirkus7206]

nah this is a destiny killer duhh

[@sechu2]

D4 still earn more money. Marketing is much more than good product.😢 Anyway King will born soon.

[@gustavogamez8373]

d4 it's one of the most, if not the most successful game blizzard has ever launched, so nah bro d4 isn't going to die because the target audience that made d4 a major win in a corporate capitalist way, aren't bating an eye at poe2

[@MiniDallas000]

​@@sir_quirkus7206the only thing thay can kill destiny is bungie

[@baldyshere]

I honestly cannot wait I love these changes and QOL and anyone who doesn't like that can stick to Poe 1

[@MrJaxon620]

No righteous fire means Poe is a no go

[@titanicjack6744]

As a console player I can’t wait for POE2. I really enjoy POE1 but it’s obvious from watching POE content that console is the 2nd rate way to play.

[@berdilio1989]

I've never played poe but I'm going to try poe2 when it is f2p for sure looks fun.

[@PatrickMartinez1]

Great analysis. I'll be one of those players buying in on day 1 even though I haven't played much of POE1.

[@0-Seya-0]

I feel like people will still use one button skills in POE2. Especially since now you cant use the same support gem on other skills.

[@c-tothefourth4879]

Nah skill combos are too powerful

[@christerjakobsen8107]

GGG has said that you CAN do one button builds, but it won't be as powerful as comboing.

[@Cariol]

will wait and see if it really is slimed down parts in compairison to poe1, because that was just way to much. and if so i will try it out. it looks really nice. im also looking for a good campaign because thats more or less the reason i played diablo. but d4 has let me down tbh

[@Cariol]

Also I hope I'm not forced to trade. I would absolutely hate that.

[@kennyhouser3467]

Is the Druid a subclass of one of the classes you mentioned? 1/2 of my hype for PoE2 was finding out what their interpretation of one of my favorite power fantasies would be. I would be incredibly disappointed if they aren't releasing the game with them in it, or gating it behind some later patch.

[@mexxpower99]

Druid will not be available on early access launch. However, since both Druid and Huntress have been shown off and are displayed on the official website, I would guess those will be the first classes to be added during EA. And they are not "gating" classes behind a patch, they are simply not polished to GGG's standards yet. What was shown off for Druid and Huntress was before WASD movement was introduced. I imagine WASD is especially resource-consuming to implement for the various shape shifting forms of the Druid due to the required animation overhauls.

[@JR-PCGaming]

I have 540 hours in POE I love it can't wait for POE 2

[@Dmask13]

iam so hype to play thansk for the insight i hope i have enough money for the early acces, salutation from a latinoamerican fan

[@justice4g]

I want to know if there's long term progression or do you start over every season or effectively wipe with item updates like in D4?

[@ramosrod_]

Both i suppose, eternal realm (standard) + current league realm

[@c-tothefourth4879]

No it’s not an MMO

[@justice4g]

@@c-tothefourth4879 and D3 wasn't an MMO in its best period before they introduced seasons

[@c-tothefourth4879]

@@justice4g Incorrect

[@justice4g]

@@c-tothefourth4879 #retarded

[@jobear955]

What makes the different classes worth trying if everybody can just use whatever skill they want?

[@Ash-Rain]

Well, lets see if this one manages to draw me in.

[@screamingiraffe]

Merc and Witch are going to rule them all

[@PlantsAndInsects]

Cyclops is the only class for me!!

[@Bloodspeake8]

All that is cool, but why can't they create thematic classes with their own unique abilities instead of bending backwards to make sure that everyone can use everything?

[@toms1782]

D4 really fell flat for me and I never could get into POE but I’m going to give POE 2 a shot to see if it wins me over. I’m excited, may even take a day off for release if we believe that servers will hold and it will be playable day one.

[@Thrillgeek]

If you never played POE 1 will you be able to jump into 2?

[@andrenc3681]

Yep!

[@patrickpeardon2018]

So it's made for wasd or a controller? Mouse control will suck?

[@MetroidRTX]

[@jaycinder4783]

Warrior/mercenary all the way. I will forever be melee 💪

[@bpfrosty4124]

I think most arpg’s have the one ability spam problem. Usually trying to make some kind of hybrid or balanced build doesn’t work and you feel forced into breaking one ability. Always felt annoying and boring to me. I hope they do enough to incentivize combos and variety in POE2.

[@tetchedskate3366]

I still haven’t decided if I’m going all in on Poe 2 or stalker 2 when they launch😭 I can’t decide😭😭😭

[@Caspeaon]

This game is going to turn me into a husk of a man

[@mrfunnypants8369]

I can’t get you with the game going crazy behind u

[@itouchbuttons]

Wasn't druid announced like during the announcement? Or am I mistaken.

[@dmdiablo4]

was first class they announced but we havent heard from it in awhile and no one has been able to play test it, so prob not at launch

[@Sinuvil]

They confirmend via Community discord that the druid will as of now not be in the EA launch

[@LycanDreams9159]

@@Sinuvilthat’s disappointing oh well

[@MoistYoghurt]

Anyone know if it's the same as poe1 because it sure feels like it. I know there's gold but the whole pacific ocean sized skill tree is there and I feel like I'll also have an issue with gear drops, idk I'll try it though I just don't want to piano my way through end game

[@Witchblade7]

Love the "slower" gameplay seems/feels so much meaty. I'm so excited

[@Trickinondacorner]

I am not hating on you , I follow you, but you never give both sides, you just always speak from a hype. Only thing i see that I am like ehhh on your vids

[@OutdoorTraveler]

I was watching when he did this live. Couldn't figure out if he planned to do this and the question just happened to be convenient timing or what.

[@dmdiablo4]

i just cut it out of the livestream afterwards figured some people might want a general breakdown

[@OutdoorTraveler]

Oh yeah definitely. LowkoTV records KZbin videos on stream all the time. I'm surprised you don't do it more often honestly saves time.

[@JoshuaRCaswell]

I think that want to make classes matter more and give them more identity. This is something that is a big part of Diablo 2 and almost non-existent in PoE 1.

[@allday6772]

I played very little poe 1 console just isnt it but im hiving poe 2 a try it looks good might even grab early access

[@holydush]

hot take, trade-based balancing will turn away most of the new audience they're trying to attract, things like a complicated skill system and crafting can eventually be learned by anyone that's not illiterate, but trade is a constant and unavoidable presence (ssf is an extra challenge, not something they balance around) it warps the game at a fundamental level, you will fight a long and grueling boss for 10 minutes just to get unusable garbage loot, because thousands of players alongside you will also fight that boss, and even 25% of that group getting good items means the trade market will be flooded with options, the "realistic" upgrade path for most people will be farming incremental amounts of currency and then buying what they want from trade, which is the weakest dopamine hit ever compared to dropping the item yourself

[@c-tothefourth4879]

Trade isn’t hard 😂

[@holydush]

i never said it's hard i said it's boring, and you have to interact with that insanely boring system sooner or later

[@c-tothefourth4879]

@@holydush Isn't boring, being able to extract value out of my effort and then choose what I want, not boring whatsoever. Boring is having no way to target what I want. You literally said, "....eventually be learned by anyone that's not illiterate, but trade is a constant and unavoidable presence " You do realise that means you are saying that trade can not be eventually learned?

[@holydush]

​@@c-tothefourth4879 i said that because a lot of people wrongly think the game's complexity will turn away new players, but what does that will be trade focused balancing instead, this doesn't mean trade can't be learned, it means balancing everything around trade is a bigger problem than the commonly brought up complexity the game can never have difficult and rewarding bosses, because those difficult bosses would still be killed by plenty of players regardless, if their drop rates were good then the trade market would be oversaturated and everyone else would be able to buy the rewards without even killing the boss, this means random andy #831 playing the game will simply stop finding upgrades for himself (upgrades as in an item you can pick up straight from the ground and equip) we can just wait and see what happens to the new audience when "just buy what you want from trade" becomes the primary suggestion to progress their character, it's not like you can gear up 90% of the way on your own and buy the remaining 10%, trade is so far ahead of anything else you can reasonably do as an individual player

[@KeiTruck_JDM]

The perfect game for casuals within the genre….the did what D4 did and catered to the casual crowd and it will pay off

[@TtonoSai]

I never felt the juice from brute forcing softcore poe1, always played hardcore so for me who never gitgud its a game that never stops giving

[@Death-wx2vs]

Love you man keep the good work

[@Kinslayu]

I heard there might be skills tied to ascendancies

[@GMJosh39]

Ive tried multiple times to get into PoE. It just seemed so overwhelming. BUT Im so looking forward to trying this one. Cant wait

[@Shipdacheese]

Badly designed. Need phd

[@DoctorStrange01]

PoE 2 will be just as complex, with an extra layer of complexity in the form of much harder, more tactical combat system. Have fun :D

[@Zeroflax]

PoE isnt complicated its just extremely bloated. The passive tree isnt complicated you just need to go for the nodes you need to increase you damage or defense. the skill system is stupid and always has been but PoE2 is looking to fix this. Almost all builds end up being 1 or 2 button.... making it simpler than diablo 4.

[@DiegoGonzalez-my4wz]

​@@Shipdacheese its so well designed that u need a phd *

[@wolvewick4414]

just have fun, thats all. make your character, brick it, see what you did wrong, repeat. maybe you got stuck in first 5 acts, then you will be stuck on last 10 acts, then you stcuk in early maps, then you stuck in late maps. is all a process of learning, while you have fun. sure watch guides will help, and follow a build will get you easy for free at tier13 14 of maps. but when you try put your gear that you pick up that will brick your character, thats why is a process of learning.

[@terrellkelly7512]

Finally, a POE guide thats not 4 hours long. You think POE2 will be more casual friendly?

[@dmdiablo4]

yes much friendlier

[@jonsnowight9510]

​@dmdiablo4 We'll see about that. After about 40 hours in POE, I still had no idea what I was supposed to be doing, where I should be going, what gear was good or bad, or any of the fundamentals of the game. If it takes more than an entire work week of a full time job to begin to learn a game it isn't "complex" it's poorly designed and purposely made needlessly complicated.

[@hristiansarmov8118]

@@jonsnowight9510 If you think so that's your opinion. Let me tell you not 40 but after about 400 you'll still feel very new and that feeling will remain until like 1500 hours. The game is just made for people who like to commit to one thing and study it religiously which is why the player base is not the biggest, but it's loyal, because there's nothing quite like it that offers new things to people with many thousands of hours in, be it new content or stuff that's been in the game for years but they just haven't bothered to learn. The game might not be for you, but it's not poorly designed it's designed to appeal to different people than you.

[@c-tothefourth4879]

@@jonsnowight9510 That's your fault I'm afraid.

[@jonsnowight9510]

@@hristiansarmov8118 Right. And games that crash every few minutes aren't poorly designed, either. They're just made to appeal to people who enjoy restarting a lot. You can make that argument for literally anything.

[@WhitieWu]

I imagine it wouldn't be viable to build a necromancer with a bow, right?