the biggest "LIE" of this game...

chromatic orbs, jeweler orbs, and fusing orbs. use them.

build diversity in this game can be a problem (honestly always gonna be builds better than others), but its not because of socket/skill system.

its really easy to get a 4L item with no offcolors

you arent going to get good gear for your specific build on your first character. this game isnt a loot pinata like torchlight 2.

Can someone please explain how there is no build diversity? I would really love to see a logical answer.

The fact that I've created over 10 completely different builds that were all a completely different experience and required different gear/skills/passives kind of points to the game having an abundance of diversity.

If this is how you feel about the game then I will say POE probably isn't for you.
Personally all the things you mention as cons are things that I personally enjoy about the game.

I don't mind working for new skill gems at all. It means that when one drops it's something that I really think about as potential for a/my build, not just 'another' gem. And what the hell are you guys talking about there is no build diversity?

There are a TON of builds you can make, sure not all are strong but why should that even matter? If all you care about is making a strong character then you have two options;

1. Look up a good build and make it
2. Use your brain and actually come up with something viable

If you want instant gratification and guaranteed good builds everytime this is not your game, go play one of the hundreds of kiddy RPG's out there

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kasub написал:

Can someone please explain how there is no build diversity? I would really love to see a logical answer.

The fact that I've created over 10 completely different builds that were all a completely different experience and required different gear/skills/passives kind of points to the game having an abundance of diversity.

to op there is no build diversity because he wants to use heavy strike (for example, not literally) and there is no socket of that color on his chest. I guess he isnt aware white items of 3 colors sell for chromes

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Can someone please explain how there is no build diversity? I would really love to see a logical answer.

The fact that I've created over 10 completely different builds that were all a completely different experience and required different gear/skills/passives kind of points to the game having an abundance of diversity.

I would say there is build diversity, just no build balance.

It all depends from what point you look at this problem. Wanna have some lulz fun? sure build diversity is in abundance.

Wanna craft/play end-game? Sorry no build diversity for you, unless you have BiS gear, which will make any build workable to an extend.

How do you get that BiS gear that lift's any build to "workable" status?
Farm Farm Farm.(<-- not a fun build :') )

Biggest lie of this game is that:

- it does not use any form of currency
- it is a "hardcore" game (that utilizes alt f4 - the irony)
- the passive tree allows for a huge amount of versatility in builds - this is simply not true when a handful of builds are actually endgame viable.

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Hyaon написал:

And so, another player doesn't get it.

actually sir...I believe you are the one not getting it.

I agree with you OP...Build Diversity is NOT what it initially appears to be at all!

Tho this isn't necessarily a bad thing...

Don't pay him any mind. It's hilarious when big $$ support pack title players come and defend on the forums. It's hilarious.

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SamBaLam написал:

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MephistosCousin написал:

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Hyaon написал:

And so, another player doesn't get it.

actually sir...I believe you are the one not getting it.

I agree with you OP...Build Diversity is NOT what it initially appears to be at all!

Tho this isn't necessarily a bad thing...

Don't pay him any mind. It's hilarious when big $$ support pack title players come and defend on the forums. It's hilarious.

Exactly. :) Fanboy's blinded by the money they spent. Not all supporters are this way though.

It would be wonderful if we could have a rational discussion about the points that the OP brings up, but that will never happen. I happen to agree with some of the things he says, but he's taken such a black/white attitude that there's no reason to even try to find out why he feels like he does, or to try to explain his errors.

There is build diversity. The problem is that the game punishes builds that are less effective than others rather than reward those that are better.

Do people really believe that their build has to be 'optimal' to be fun?
If you make a horrible build then of course it will fail, but you can still play the game with a sub-optimal character.