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New Diablo Job Listing

Blizzard's job listing now shows a new one related to the Diablo franchise! They are looking for a lightning artist for an unannounced project on the Diablo world - on their "next hit game". This is similar to recent news on the same matter, and lets us speculate even more.

Originally Posted by Blizzard (Official Post) Lighting Artist - Unannounced Project - Diablo Job Description



We’re looking for artists who demonstrate a strong understanding of how light, shadow, and color set the tone of an environment as well as guide the player. This position requires a creative and technically proficient approach to lighting based on gameplay, vision and conceptual illustrations. The ideal candidate shares our sensibilities and looks forward to the challenge of illuminating the dark medieval worlds of Diablo!



RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with art director, artists, and designers to create compelling lighting for a variety of environments. while maintaining a consistent style throughout the game.

Collaborate with art director to develop specific color grading looks.

Create real-time and baked lighting using commercial and proprietary tools.

Establish and maintain balance between visual quality and lighting performance.

Create, maintain, and communicate documentation for lighting guidelines and implementation techniques. Blizzard Entertainment is seeking an exceptionally skilled and passionate lighting artist to craft the mood and drama surrounding new characters and never-before-seen worlds in our next hit game!We’re looking for artists who demonstrate a strong understanding of how light, shadow, and color set the tone of an environment as well as guide the player. This position requires a creative and technically proficient approach to lighting based on gameplay, vision and conceptual illustrations. The ideal candidate shares our sensibilities and looks forward to the challenge of illuminating the dark medieval worlds of Diablo! (continues...)

Mercy Wings Now Available

Players who pre-purchashed Blizzard's FPS Overwatch can now claim their Mercy Wings on Reaper of Souls. The instructons below are for PC and Mac, so for new generation console players check the specific forum post on the matter.

Originally Posted by Blizzard (Blue Tracker / Official Forums) The angelic wings of Overwatch’s peerless healer and brilliant scientist, Mercy, are now available to PC Diablo III players who have pre-purchased the digital Windows PC version of Overwatch: Origins Edition! This iconic feature of the Valkyrie swift-response suit is bound to make any nephalem feel as though they are under the direct care of Angela Ziegler herself. How to Claim If you pre-purchased the PC version of Overwatch: Origins Edition through the Battle.net Shop, you will now be able to retrieve Mercy’s Wings by logging into Diablo III, entering a game, and checking your in-game mail. The mail icon will be located in the lower left-hand portion of the UI.







As with all other collector’s edition cosmetic items, open the mail, click the “Claim” button, and right-click the “Mercy’s Gaze” item in your inventory to add the new wings to your collection. Visit Miriam the Mystic in any town hub and use the Wardrobe to equip the wings on your current character.



For players who plan to purchase Overwatch: Origins Edition on other platforms, you’ll be able to pick up your copy of the game starting May 24. If you purchase a physical copy of Overwatch: Origins Edition, you will need to claim the printed code included with your game in order to redeem your wings. Learn more about Overwatch—and the other bonuses that come with the Origins Edition—atPlayOverwatch.com and in our support articles. *The above information applies only to Diablo III and Diablo III: Reaper of Souls for PC and Mac. For information on claiming Mercy’s Wings in Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, please see our forum post.

Patch 2.4.1 zDPS Support DH

Philosophios has released a video showcasing a zero-DPS support DH spec optimized and updated for Patch 2.4.1. It's a top tier build that's capable of pushing your party to GR levels 100 and above. Definitely check it out!