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**Cristiano** · 10-31-2009, 03:59 PM

If you are a fan of the Diablo series, you have to get Torchlight for the PC (Mac version coming later). It is from the original creators of Diablo, Mythos and Fate, and is incredibly fun. On top of that, it is only $20. Mods have already started popping up for it, and Runic is going to release the level creation tools soon. It is single player only, but they are working on an MMO version as well. I had no idea this game was coming out - I discovered it by accident, and have been playing it nonstop. There are three character classes, and you have a pet that fights, casts spells, and can be sent back to town to sell off your excess stuff to make room. It is classic Diablo gameplay in an updated, streamlined package.

Torchlight - Official Site

10 Reasons You Must Play Torchlight - PC World
70 Tips about Torchlight for Newbies - Part I - MMORPG News - New MMO News, Free MMOs, Tidbit, Top 10, Topics, Previews - News.mmosite.com

YouTube - Torchlight PAX 2009 Trailer HD PC MMOG footage PAX 2009 Glob

Edav Nomad · 10-31-2009, 04:46 PM

I got it through Steam this morning and its a good game to tide people over til Diablo 3 comes out. What I find interesting is that it has an option that allows it to be played on a Netbook.

Cindy Claveau · 10-31-2009, 05:25 PM

It's a cute game, very fun. I'm playing it as a break when I get too wrung out with Borderland's intensity.

Graphics are kind of WoW/Anime', game play is like a polished Diablo -- and the music, in fact, was composed by Matt Uelmen who did the scores for both Diablos before this. Some of the strains are very recognizable, and I've found myself standing in town just listening to the music.

The devs are talking about releasing the dev kit so players can build mods for this, so it has some promise.

All classes get pets. You can feed them fish and they morph into fiercer pets (you have to fish for the fish!) and you can even send them back to town to sell loot while you keep plundering.

I like my rogue-type character. She has one set of gear for her (purple) rifle, shown here (she can also use pistols), and another for a bow - just like you can do in Diablo with 2 loadouts of weapons and armor.

Best of all, it's $20 on D2D!

**Cristiano** · 11-01-2009, 12:26 PM

There are already some mods available, including new skins for the characters:

Recent posts | RGF's Torchlight Mods Database

Example - Ebony Vanquisher:

**Cristiano** · 11-01-2009, 07:03 PM

A nice fan site has popped up:

Torchlight Insider

**Cristiano** · 11-02-2009, 05:40 PM

Massively has a feature about Torchlight:

The Digital Continuum: Torchlight my fire - Massively

Tess Whitcroft · 11-02-2009, 07:18 PM

I just heard about this. A bit disappointed it has no small group play. I will try it today. Anyone recommend a place to buy it online that doesn't require a membership?

Tess

Cindy Claveau · 11-02-2009, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tess Whitcroft

I just heard about this. A bit disappointed it has no small group play. I will try it today. Anyone recommend a place to buy it online that doesn't require a membership?

Tess

Direct2Drive membership is free, and I downloaded it from them for $20.

The main reason you have to register with them is so they can send you download notifications and help you with support tickets.

Tess Whitcroft · 11-02-2009, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cindy Claveau

Direct2Drive membership is free, and I downloaded it from them for $20.

The main reason you have to register with them is so they can send you download notifications and help you with support tickets.

Don't want any memberships and certainly don't want any notifications...

Tess

**Jesse Barnett** · 11-02-2009, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tess Whitcroft

Don't want any memberships and certainly don't want any notifications...

Tess

For the semi-luddites in the crowd :O

You can buy it direct from devs using pay pal or Google Checkout:

Torchlight - Official Site

Sean Gorham · 11-04-2009, 08:29 AM

I really didn't need to spend another 20 bucks right now.

I'm also disappointed there's no co-op play.

I'm just torn on whether to buy now or wait for the Mac version. Maybe it will fill the gap Dungeon Runners left...

ETA: scratch that. Knowing the way ports to Mac wind up, it'll cost twice as much and not be available for another six months.

**Jesse Barnett** · 11-05-2009, 06:37 AM

God I hate this game!

Second night in a row I stayed up too late playing it. Now I am tired and have to go to work

Tess Whitcroft · 11-07-2009, 01:46 PM

Very fun game owing much more to Diablo than Diablo 2. It is also clear that they had to cut short development before they were at where they wanted to be.

With any luck this game will show the investors they need to get the financing they will need for the MMO they want to develop, that they can deliver a solid product.

Tess

**Cristiano** · 11-07-2009, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean Gorham

Maybe it will fill the gap Dungeon Runners left...

I loved Dungeon Runners, I was sad to see it go.

whyroc · 11-08-2009, 06:51 AM

loving this game...!! really fun, good mix of action, spells/weapons, effects and exploring..

-w

**Cristiano** · 11-17-2009, 01:52 PM

A demo for Torchlight is out:

FilePlanet: Torchlight Demo

10-31-2009, 04:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Edav Nomad Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Behind You Posts: 4,317 My Mood: SL Join Date: June 12, 2003 XBOX Leaderboard: 4^th	I got it through Steam this morning and its a good game to tide people over til Diablo 3 comes out. What I find interesting is that it has an option that allows it to be played on a Netbook. __________________

10-31-2009, 05:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cindy Claveau Cheap but never free "-ish" Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 12,554 My Mood: SL Join Date: May, 2005 Awards: 2	It's a cute game, very fun. I'm playing it as a break when I get too wrung out with Borderland's intensity. Graphics are kind of WoW/Anime', game play is like a polished Diablo -- and the music, in fact, was composed by Matt Uelmen who did the scores for both Diablos before this. Some of the strains are very recognizable, and I've found myself standing in town just listening to the music. The devs are talking about releasing the dev kit so players can build mods for this, so it has some promise. All classes get pets. You can feed them fish and they morph into fiercer pets (you have to fish for the fish!) and you can even send them back to town to sell loot while you keep plundering. I like my rogue-type character. She has one set of gear for her (purple) rifle, shown here (she can also use pistols), and another for a bow - just like you can do in Diablo with 2 loadouts of weapons and armor. Best of all, it's $20 on D2D! __________________ Sometimes, "I hit it with my axe" is the best solution.

11-02-2009, 07:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tess Whitcroft Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,328 Awards: 1	I just heard about this. A bit disappointed it has no small group play. I will try it today. Anyone recommend a place to buy it online that doesn't require a membership? Tess __________________ Cum catapultae proscriptae erunt tum soli proscripti catapultas habebunt

11-04-2009, 08:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
Sean Gorham Verti's Minion Sleep? What? But I'm gaming! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 1,097 My Mood: SLShopper Ads: 1 SL Join Date: March 5, 2005 Business: CGBG - Cool Gear by Gorham XBOX Leaderboard: 36^th	I really didn't need to spend another 20 bucks right now. I'm also disappointed there's no co-op play. I'm just torn on whether to buy now or wait for the Mac version. Maybe it will fill the gap Dungeon Runners left... ETA: scratch that. Knowing the way ports to Mac wind up, it'll cost twice as much and not be available for another six months. Last edited by Sean Gorham; 11-04-2009 at 08:37 AM.

11-07-2009, 01:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
Tess Whitcroft Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,328 Awards: 1	Torchlight so far Very fun game owing much more to Diablo than Diablo 2. It is also clear that they had to cut short development before they were at where they wanted to be. With any luck this game will show the investors they need to get the financing they will need for the MMO they want to develop, that they can deliver a solid product. Tess

11-01-2009, 12:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cristiano Hive Mind Director forum overlord Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 10,788 My Mood: SLShopper Ads: 4 SL Join Date: Dec 2002 Business: ANOmations Blog Entries: 16 XBOX Leaderboard: 22^nd	There are already some mods available, including new skins for the characters: Recent posts \| RGF's Torchlight Mods Database Example - Ebony Vanquisher:

11-01-2009, 07:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cristiano Hive Mind Director forum overlord Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 10,788 My Mood: SLShopper Ads: 4 SL Join Date: Dec 2002 Business: ANOmations Blog Entries: 16 XBOX Leaderboard: 22^nd	A nice fan site has popped up: Torchlight Insider

11-02-2009, 05:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cristiano Hive Mind Director forum overlord Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 10,788 My Mood: SLShopper Ads: 4 SL Join Date: Dec 2002 Business: ANOmations Blog Entries: 16 XBOX Leaderboard: 22^nd	Massively has a feature about Torchlight: The Digital Continuum: Torchlight my fire - Massively

11-05-2009, 06:37 AM	#12 (permalink)
Jesse Barnett she, not he! SLU Supporter addicted to catnip Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South of DC Posts: 529 My Mood: SL Join Date: 5/21/2006	God I hate this game! Second night in a row I stayed up too late playing it. Now I am tired and have to go to work

11-08-2009, 06:51 AM	#15 (permalink)
whyroc Senior Member Blue Marsified Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 163	loving this game...!! really fun, good mix of action, spells/weapons, effects and exploring.. -w __________________ Come visit our new City on Blue Mars, now open for preview: http://gridrock.com/

11-17-2009, 01:52 PM	#16 (permalink)
Cristiano Hive Mind Director forum overlord Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 10,788 My Mood: SLShopper Ads: 4 SL Join Date: Dec 2002 Business: ANOmations Blog Entries: 16 XBOX Leaderboard: 22^nd	A demo for Torchlight is out: FilePlanet: Torchlight Demo

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