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Recording summary · November 2023

Diablo 4 gameplay on the ROG ALLY

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Overview

Daniel demonstrated Diablo 4 gameplay on an unplugged ROG Ally handheld, monitoring metrics such as 29 watts power draw and 40 to 41 FPS.

While attempting a tier 22 Nightmare Dungeon on a level 74 lightning sorcerer, Daniel faced ergonomics issues, re-learned controller keybinds, compared gear, and was ultimately expelled after dying repeatedly.

Themes

Device performance metrics on the ROG Ally, such as 29-watt battery power draw, 86 percent battery level, 95 percent GPU usage, and approximately 40 FPS.

Ergonomics and handheld usability, including screen and health bar visibility and arm and shoulder fatigue from holding the device outstretched.

Handheld controller keybind navigation for abilities including basic attacks, Chain Lightning, Frost Nova, shields, and potions.

Equipment comparisons between the equipped Energy Staff of Control and alternatives like the Spinal Wand of Shattered Stars and an ancestral Staff of Lam Esen.

Combat in the Deserted Underpass Nightmare Dungeon, dealing with poison, enemy strikes, depleting lives, and suffering a fatal one-shot hit at full health.

Developments

Daniel began playing Diablo 4 on the ROG Ally running on battery power.

Daniel activated a tier 22 Deserted Underpass sigil and teleported into the dungeon.

Daniel died in the dungeon and revived with four lives left.

Daniel died in a single strike at full health on the last life and was removed from the dungeon.

Uncertainties & gaps

The exact cause of the final one-shot kill that defeated Daniel at full health is unknown.

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