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The video discusses the Diablo 4 Season 5 Public Test Realm (PTR) and its new feature, "Infernal Hordes," characterized as a wave-based rogue-like mode with escalating challenges and rewards. The primary reward is Burning Ether, a currency used to open chests for gear and materials, but the speaker finds the system flawed, particularly criticizing the tedious and repetitive gameplay and the meager rewards. Upgrading the infernal compass, needed for better rewards, is described as slow and frustrating, especially for high-level players for whom initial levels are too easy. The speaker suggests improvements, stressing the need for more engaging endgame content and better reward mechanics. They praise the developers' responsiveness to feedback, urging for enhancements before the feature's final release.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the Diablo 4 Season 5 Public Test Realm (PTR) and the new seasonal feature called “Infernal Hordes.” This feature is a wave-based rogue-like experience where players receive buffs and debuffs at the end of each wave, with increasing difficulty and rewards. The primary reward is a currency called Burning Ether, used to open chests containing gear, materials, and gold. However, the speaker expresses dissatisfaction with the current implementation, calling it a “train wreck” due to issues with gameplay and the reward system.
The new season begins with an initial quest line leading to the Infernal Hordes, where players receive an infernal compass, which can drop in Helltides and Nightmare Dungeons. The compass starts at tier three, which is meant for open-world content. However, the gameplay at this tier is very easy for high-level characters, and the rewards are minimal, with the speaker receiving only one item per chest. The goal is to upgrade the compass for better rewards, but the process is slow and tedious, requiring gathering scrolls from material boxes. The speaker emphasizes that feedback is crucial for improving the PTR.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses their attempts to upgrade a compass in the game but struggles due to limitations where compasses can’t be upgraded within an infernal horde. After spending three hours with no progress, they team up with three other players to tackle tier three runs, which provided minimal rewards. Eventually, they manage to upgrade a compass to tier six, facing level 160 mobs and completing eight challenging, enjoyable waves. However, at the end, despite earning a substantial amount of ether, they couldn’t afford significant rewards, leading to frustration. Key issues highlighted include the inadequate drop rate and challenge level of infernal compasses, which only appear in tier three Hell tides and Nightmare dungeons, making the endgame content repetitive and unchallenging.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker criticizes the gameplay mechanics, specifically focusing on endgame activities and the process of upgrading items in the game. They describe the tediousness and repetitiveness of running low-tier levels, which feels like a waste of time. The speaker suggests that the game should allow players to skip or fast-track these lower levels to make gameplay more enjoyable. Additionally, they discuss the reward system, pointing out that players are forced to farm lower-tier items to upgrade, which is seen as unnecessary and restrictive. The speaker advocates for allowing players direct access to the more challenging and fun content without the tedious grind.
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In this part of the video, the speaker expresses dissatisfaction with the current state of the ‘infernal hordes’ system after trying it on the PTR. They describe the system as rarely fun, despite having the potential to be highly enjoyable and rewarding when functioning well. The speaker hopes for significant improvements through upcoming patches or hotfixes. They acknowledge the developers’ responsiveness to feedback and the positive changes in the game by season 4 due to community input. The speaker invites viewers to share their experiences and opinions in the comments.