That changes when you hit Nightmare, and the mobs start becoming capable of serious damage - champion packs get a new trait each difficulty, and there are a lot you won't see on Normal. The difficulty goes up quickly.
It's okay as a difficulty system, but I kinda wish you could just start a second character character directly at higher difficulties if you feel you can handle it.
No doubt! But I mean, it's still simple conceptually, even if it may get more challenging. I play Team Fortress 2 a lot, too, and I play against skilled folks who give me a real challenge, but it's still far easier on the brain than coming home and playing something like Hearts of Iron or Age of Wonders or something.
More muscle/twitch memory and some minor tactical thinking, less long-term strategic thinking.
I've been a casual gamer for a while now, and you've just made me realize why I am, and shall remain one. Thanks
I'm actually not that much of a "hardcore" gamer in the grand scheme of things. I build my own PCs, and yeah, I've got a ton of titles on my Steam account, but the actual amount of time I spend playing is pretty limited, because I have so many other interests and I usually prefer to go out whenever I can. I have a lot of shallow knowledge, but I'm not a master at any game (though I guess I've played enough Team Fortress by now to be considered relatively competent).
Really, I'm not a fan of folks who self-identify as "hardcore gamers," or snub "casual shit." Games should be fun, and maybe a game doesn't cater to someone's taste, but there is no complexity or learning-curve requirement for a game to be good.
Yeah, it's a sure-fire cure for the frustratiing work-day. Though I'm not sure other classes will be as effective as the Barbarian in this; loud crunch and knockback go a long way. I suppose the Wizard must be satisfying too...
The wizard is great for hordes, and if you like the idea of eventually getting powers that bring down giant comets or shoot out dozens of magic missiles to clear out a large chunk of the screen, you'll probably have fun with it.