Stay Awhile, and Listen

With D2R Ladder Season 16 approaching, Patch 3.4 is breathing new life into some long-overlooked unique items, sets, and runewords. Could these changes finally make some forgotten gear worth using again?We're joined by fellow D2R player and community member Jackpuddy to break down the changes, including the potential of Veil of Steel and Eternity for Bowazons, improvements to early-game equipment, and what these updates might mean for future builds.We also discuss the November 16 character transfer cutoff, speculate about Blizzard's approach to item balancing and Warlock integration, and hear about Jack's challenging experience taking on Uber Ancients.Plus, we debut our brand-new podcast theme song, composed by Jon Mills (Uniquesash), and catch up on community happenings, including D2R Community Votes and our upcoming Visions of Sanctuary art competition.D2R Community Votes Series 1 Completed: https://www.reddit.com/r/Diablo_2_Resurrected/comments/1xs4txc/d2r_community_votes_series_1_the_completed_matrix/Click here to send us fan mail.Support the showSupport our podcast, get cool art: shop.stayawhileandlistenpodcast.comYoutube: youtube.com/@BreakYoBaalsDiscord: https://discord.gg/d2resurrectedReddit: reddit.com/r/Diablo_2_Resurrected

Lucky Luciano joins us for a deep dive into D2R, content creation, and the future of the game.We get into his journey from early Diablo 2 content to becoming one of the community’s most recognizable creators, his return after stepping away, his BlizzCon interview with Matthew Cederquist, the current state and future of Mosaic, the problems with trading in D2R, and Blizzard’s recent character transfer changes for Reign of the Warlock.We also talk about what Lucky would change about D2R, what he thinks Blizzard should prioritize next, and where the game could go from here.D2R Community VotesVisions of Sanctuary AnnouncementSupport our podcast, get cool art: shop.stayawhileandlistenpodcast.comMusic:Stay Awhile and Listen Podcast Theme by Jon MillsTristram Theme cover by:  @AlinaGingertailD2 lo-fi beats by:  @FantasyLofiClick here to send us fan mail.Support the showSupport our podcast, get cool art: shop.stayawhileandlistenpodcast.comYoutube: youtube.com/@BreakYoBaalsDiscord: https://discord.gg/d2resurrectedReddit: reddit.com/r/Diablo_2_Resurrected

We’re joined once again by Smalps, as we break down our experience at BlizzCon from touring Blizzard HQ and meeting members of the Diablo community, to the surprising lack of D2R news and the unexpected reveal of Diablo 5.We also dig into what Blizzard showed for Diablo 5, its heavy inspiration from Diablo 2, what we learned about the future of D2R, and why we still think there may be more happening behind the scenes than we’ve seen so far.Also, if it wasn't obvious, I managed to pick up a cold at BlizzCon, and so I was sick at the time of this recording on 9/17. Apologies for any coughs that may have made it through editing.Support our podcast, get cool art: shop.stayawhileandlistenpodcast.comMusic:Tristram Theme cover by:  @AlinaGingertailD2 lo-fi beats by:  @FantasyLofi​Click here to send us fan mail.Support the showClick here to send us fan mail.Support the showSupport our podcast, get cool art: shop.stayawhileandlistenpodcast.comYoutube: youtube.com/@BreakYoBaalsDiscord: https://discord.gg/d2resurrectedReddit: reddit.com/r/Diablo_2_Resurrected

In this much shorter than typical episode, we have an in-depth discussion on the Season 15 Patch (V3.3) for RotW, and then we talk about some recent posts on our subreddit.Season 15 Patch Notes: https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24296140/diablo-ii-resurrected-ladder-season-15-now-liveNext class to be added: https://www.reddit.com/r/Diablo_2_Resurrected/comments/1vmgawn/if_you_were_responsible_for_choosing_the_next/Act 4, Act 6, Both, or Neither?https://www.reddit.com/r/Diablo_2_Resurrected/comments/1vmhdfz/finish_act_4_add_act_6_both_or_neither/Best Diablo 2 Burn: https://www.reddit.com/r/Diablo_2_Resurrected/comments/1vnjerc/best_diablo_2_burn/Music:Tristram Theme cover by:  @AlinaGingertail D2 lo-fi beats by:  @FantasyLofi ​Click here to send us fan mail.Support the showSupport our podcast, get cool art: shop.stayawhileandlistenpodcast.comYoutube: youtube.com/@BreakYoBaalsDiscord: https://discord.gg/d2resurrectedReddit: reddit.com/r/Diablo_2_Resurrected

In Episode 12 (S2E1), we look back at Season 1 before turning our attention to what’s next for Diablo II: Resurrected. We break down Blizzard’s recent D2R player survey, share the features we’d most like to see, and discuss our newly commissioned Stay Awhile, and Listen artwork.Then we look ahead to BlizzCon — separating our dream announcements from what we realistically think Blizzard may have planned for D2R.Reddit post about podcast artwork: https://www.reddit.com/r/Diablo_2_Resurrected/comments/1v2pzv2/a_small_glimpse_of_whats_coming/Reddit post about Blizzard D2R Player Survey: https://www.reddit.com/r/Diablo_2_Resurrected/comments/1uqxnsu/if_blizz_implements_any_of_these_changes_how/Click here to send us fan mail.Support the showSupport our podcast, get cool art: shop.stayawhileandlistenpodcast.comYoutube: youtube.com/@BreakYoBaalsDiscord: https://discord.gg/d2resurrectedReddit: reddit.com/r/Diablo_2_Resurrected

In Episode 11 of Stay Awhile, and Llama, we're joined by MrLlamaSC, one of the most recognizable and influential creators in the Diablo II community.Together, we explore his journey into Diablo II, what inspired him to begin creating content, and how years of guides, speedruns, and community engagement have helped shape the experience of countless players.We also discuss the current state of Diablo II: Resurrected – Reign of the Warlock, answer community questions, and hear MrLlamaSC's thoughts on the future of Sanctuary.MrLlamaSC's Links:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/mrllamascTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mrllamascClick here to send us fan mail.Support the showSupport our podcast, get cool art: shop.stayawhileandlistenpodcast.comYoutube: youtube.com/@BreakYoBaalsDiscord: https://discord.gg/d2resurrectedReddit: reddit.com/r/Diablo_2_Resurrected

In Episode 10 of Stay Awhile, and Listen, we’re joined by Jordan Powers, Lead Prop Artist on World of Warcraft at Blizzard Entertainment.Together we explore the art and philosophy behind building immersive fantasy worlds, what goes into creating atmosphere in games, and how Blizzard’s environments become places players remember for years. Jordan shares insight into his creative journey, the collaborative nature of game development, and the artistic details that help bring worlds like Azeroth to life.From worldbuilding and visual storytelling to the emotional impact of memorable environments, this conversation offers a fascinating look behind the curtain at the craft of Blizzard game art.Link to info about Baal's face, as mentioned in the episode: https://www.diablowiki.net/Tal_RashaJordan's Links:ArtStation - https://www.artstation.com/jordtron5000Twitter(X) - https://x.com/jord_tron_5000Click here to send us fan mail.Support the showSupport our podcast, get cool art: shop.stayawhileandlistenpodcast.comYoutube: youtube.com/@BreakYoBaalsDiscord: https://discord.gg/d2resurrectedReddit: reddit.com/r/Diablo_2_Resurrected

Break, Crude, and Tyreal are joined by MacroBioBoi to talk about his Diablo story, how he approaches breaking down Diablo systems and mechanics, Reign of the Warlock, and get his perspective on where things might go from here.Special thanks to our founding community supporters: Damage_Corp, Apropos, Ro, Zigapolpe, Ext1nctD1no, Bones, Jonks, Planatetary, TruckerDuckyx95, vifron, Krassel, and Uniquesash!Mac's Links:YT: https://www.youtube.com/MacroBioBoiDiscord: https://discord.gg/Jkr3tBjTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/macrobioboiBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/macrobioboi.bsky.socialTwitter: https://x.com/MacroBioBoiClick here to send us fan mail.Support the showSupport our podcast, get cool art: shop.stayawhileandlistenpodcast.comYoutube: youtube.com/@BreakYoBaalsDiscord: https://discord.gg/d2resurrectedReddit: reddit.com/r/Diablo_2_Resurrected

In this episode, BreakYoBaals, Crudesash, and Tyreal Archea discuss the new expansion - Reign of the Warlock - and what might come next?Special thanks to our Community Supporters: Jonks, Krassel, PlaNATEtary, TruckerDuckyX95, Uniquesash, vifron, Ex1nctD1no, Bones, Ro, and Zigapolpe!Click here to send us fan mail.Support the showSupport our podcast, get cool art: shop.stayawhileandlistenpodcast.comYoutube: youtube.com/@BreakYoBaalsDiscord: https://discord.gg/d2resurrectedReddit: reddit.com/r/Diablo_2_Resurrected

Please Note: We recorded this on Feb 3rd, before the ladder reset announcement.BreakYoBaals, Crudesash, Tyreal Archea, and special guest Smalps discuss our new discord server (link below), the upcoming Blizzard Diablo Showcase on Feb. 11th, speculation of what's to come for Diablo 2: Resurrected, and finally - Darkhaven - the ARPG currently in development by some of the original Blizzard North creators of D2.Sorry for the choppy audio - we ran a test before recording and it was fine. We'll make sure to get this fixed for future episodes. Special thanks to our Community Supporters: Jonks, Krassel, PlaNATEtary, TruckerDuckyX95, Uniquesash, and vifron!Music:Tristram Theme cover by: ‪@AlinaGingertail‬ D2 lo-fi beats by: ‪@FantasyLofi‬Click here to send us fan mail.Support the showSupport our podcast, get cool art: shop.stayawhileandlistenpodcast.comYoutube: youtube.com/@BreakYoBaalsDiscord: https://discord.gg/d2resurrectedReddit: reddit.com/r/Diablo_2_Resurrected