The game will also feature a smart loot mechanic similar to Diablo 3, where the game will generate drops and attributes based on the player’s character, rather than from all drop pools. These news are in line with what Blizzard said in an interview before, they believe that the most powerful items should be earned by players themselves, not acquired through trading.
The leaked content also sparked heated discussions on foreign forums. Many players, especially those who only prefer a single class, support the smart loot mechanic, and they appreciate the way it simplifies the process and ensures that most gear is useful for their current character.
Some players feel that it doesn’t matter, because the smart loot mechanism does not affect their normal play. Taking “Diablo 3” as an example, the probability of triggering smart drops is 85%. Other players objected, arguing that spawning powerful items from other classes would make players want to try out classes they had previously overlooked. If you don’t like it, you can also choose to trade, which can promote the social development of the game and allow you to obtain items that are more suitable for you.
Some netizens said: “The smart loot mechanism makes Diablo 3 faster, but the price is that the game is not so interesting.” Another netizen said: “Games with trading systems are garbage, because some people like to hoard good equipment and drive up prices. “
It is worth mentioning that the auction house was introduced when Diablo 3 was launched, but it damaged the core experience of the game and was eventually removed by Blizzard.