get rid of the word "block"

[prion]

when the barb is whirling you can see the word "block" floating up from the skellies...

doesn't that kind of get in the way of actually seeing the block? or anything else...

i understand its usefulness i just wonder if there isn't some better way to do it.

how about putting it down in the corner or something?

[Felix]

Just make a block sound,it shouldn' t be hard to pick up.

[jamesisbest]

I think they took the idea from mmo's usually having visual words flying around during combat. I think it really won't get in the way so much that you can't see or hear the blocking. I think blizzard really wanted us to be able to visualize what is going on better than in the earlier diablo games. You do have a good point that it could hurt vision. I would love if they can make the visual numbers and combat words during combat was something you could toggle on and off in the game options.

[Rashiminos]

I would like one of two things from D3, either to see monsters block when they block you, or to get a text notice if they do so...

[5zigen]

Just make a block sound,it shouldn' t be hard to pick up.

Yeah especially for people who have to play with no sound, or worse, cant hear.

[sicilian]

I think they'll have the option to turn the combat text off if you want.

[ThulRasha]

Yeah especially for people who have to play with no sound, or worse, cant hear.

For people who can't hear or don't want the sound there are other options. They could turn on texts instead of sound.

It's always better to choose the default for the larger group. And since more people can hear and will play with sound on, it makes more sense to set the default for them.

Default Blocking sound, Optional Blocking Text.

[CultOfPpaatt]

I loved the blocking text in the demo, and I would be hurt if they took it away. I can't see where little words that exist for half a second would get in the way. I suppose there should be an option to toggle it, but I just like it on.

[Vang]

I do not like the blocking text, to much like a Korean MMO in my opinion. I also can't stand the damage numbers floating.

[Extreem]

I do not like the blocking text, to much like a Korean MMO in my opinion. I also can't stand the damage numbers floating.

Ya I'm getting tired of so many mmo concepts being put into this game. Might as well just call it World of Diablo.

[pjbenkis]

Simple fix, add a toggle to turn it off. I personally want as much info as possible to know just how effective I am.

[AlexanderM]

I agree with a lot of earlier posters: Option or none at all. I don't want numbers flying around with words and other junk, we've never needed them before. The only floating text I recall from D2 was when your mercenary leveled up. Having it optional would be a good idea though, the distinct "clang" when a hit gets blocked would be lost on hearing-impaired players, something that doesn't always get considered.

Also, I agree, no more MMO elements in our single-player / few player co-op game!