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This year's BlizzCon Store online sale has just begun! This sale is exclusive to BlizzCon attendees and Virtual Ticket buyers, and runs until the end of the show on November 9. The store is stocked with some epic never-before-seen loot, along with some of your favorite items from BlizzCons past. Supplies are limited, so if you’re not going to the show in person or haven't yet purchased a Virtual Ticket, you might want to order now to get an early chance at some cool BlizzCon merchandise.
Unlike previous years, all orders will be shipped upon receipt—so the sooner you order, the faster you'll get your BlizzCon swag. Keep in mind that orders are shipped from the United States, so international shipping rates may apply.
To access the sale, log in to the Blizzard Store using the Battle.net® account associated with your BlizzCon ticket or Virtual Ticket (physical ticket buyers can view this info in their Order History).
Check out just a few of this year's new items below:
Be sure to come back in the coming weeks, as well, as additional items and surprises will be revealed as the sale continues.
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During your adventures through Sanctuary, you've traveled near and far—to Hell and back, in fact! You've encountered terrifying creatures, diverse cultures, and memoriable personalities, and along the way, you've probably participated in dozens of side quests and events.
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For our latest community question, we want to know: What side quest or event in Diablo III do you find the most interesting, and why?
Perhaps it was the waves of skeletons during Jar of Souls, the relentless meteors during the Scouring of Caldeum, or the challenge and danger nestled deep within the Crumbling Vault? What memorable side stories have stuck with you or made you raise an eyebrow?
Leave a comment below to let us know, or respond on Facebook or Twitter!
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BlizzCon is a great place to meet up with friends, guildmates, and other cohorts, and this year we’re providing you with the perfect space right on the show floor. Located between Halls B and C, The Meeting Stone is an easy and recognizable gathering point as it will literally contain a giant life-sized Meeting Stone. No more hiking upstairs to squint at each other in a well-lit room, this year you’ll be able to meet up at this central location and be just a scant few meters away from the main stage, demo areas, and other attractions.
The Blizzard Community Team and other staff members will be on-hand to interact with those summoned to the Meeting Stone (and to mitigate potential corpse camping). We’ll be putting together a schedule to reserve space and times for larger groups, to also be displayed at the event.
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"It is said that the cleric gave these crusaders a seemingly impossible task: to scour the far-flung lands to the east and find a means, however it might manifest, to purify the Zakarum faith."
It didn't take long after we'd announced Diablo III: Reaper of Souls for artists to try their hand at illustrating the newly announced Crusader class, and in this week’s Artisan Showcase, we wanted to spotlight an epic piece of Crusader fan art by artist István Dányi! Below is István's piece, "Crusader - Unbreakable Warrior."
István has also illustrated other characters from Diablo lore, including Duriel, the Prince of Pain, who appeared in the second act of Diablo II:
Eager to see more of István's artistic endeavors? Make sure to follow him on DeviantART.
Are you working on any Blizzard fan creations? Make sure to tell us all about them over in our Community Creations forum!
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Beloved for her bravery and endless search for the truth, Leah will never be forgotten by the heroes of Sanctuary. And although she may have been lost to the sinister forces of the Burning Hells, her spirit lives on through the remarkable creations of this community.
For this Artisan Showcase, we take a closer look at one such piece with Taiwanese community manager Broodlisk, who recently sat down with fan artist Ming-yi Sheh ("Sheh") to talk about his Diablo III-themed digital painting, "Leah the Diablo." Here's the translated interview:
Q. We've very happy to see such a high quality piece of Diablo artwork featuring a female Diablo. Before we continue, could introduce yourself to community?
My name's Sheh and I dropped out of Life Sciences at National Taiwan Normal University. I am now studying Multimedia and Animation at National Taiwan University of Arts. I am super honored to be introduced by Blizzard! My hobbies are, naturally, drawing and fantasy literature.
Q. How much art experience do you have?
About 3 years. I used to go online to check out tutorials and the drawings by top artists. I ended up neglecting my studies, so I had no choice but to study animation instead (laugh). It's mainly out of personal interest. The university doesn't really expect much and, as an arts university, you have a lot of freedom. You can choose whatever path you like as long as you take responsibility for your own future.
Q. What was your inspiration for this drawing of a female Diablo?
I played Diablo II as a child, so I've always looked forward to Diablo III. As Leah was the main character in all of the official videos released, and she was such a looker, I couldn't wait to see what role she played in the game. When Diablo III finally came out, a group of us graduate students bought it and played it all through the night. When Leah became Diablo, I nearly broke down. Going from babe one second to monster the next? That was just too much. I eventually decided to try and set things right. She should at least keep her beautiful face.
Q: What did you feel was the trickiest part of this drawing?
I think it was the hands. The hands are always the most difficult part to draw. It might be different for other people, but I think I have trouble with hands because, when I look in the mirror, I don't usually look at my hands. Your hands are also reversed from your own point of view. As well, I am a guy, so the hands in this drawing… feel a bit masculine. I could only use my hands for reference, after all. The face, as well as the horns and spines on the back, was a lot easier by comparison.
Q. You have experience with drawing settings, characters and monsters. Are you planning to go into game art in the future?
If I get the chance, definitely. I hope to work overseas in the future and I've always loved to draw. My technique is not good enough yet so I will probably look for jobs in 3D, which is my specialty. I will continue to hone my drawing skills, however. I've been a fan of Blizzard since childhood. There is not much chance of me finding a job in the US at the moment, but I will try my luck and send in my resume eventually.
Q. Thank you for agreeing to this interview. Finally, is there anything that you would like to say to Diablo III players or people learning how to draw?
I still have plenty of room for improvement but I hope people will like my drawing. I appreciate this opportunity from Blizzard as well as Broodlisk for taking the time to give me an interview. Thanks.
To see more of Peter Sheh's atwork, make sure to check out his CGHub portfolio and personal website.
Are you working on any Blizzard fan creations? Make sure to tell us all about them over in our Community Creations forum!